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February 27, 2020

Mike Huckabee blasts 'insane' Bernie Sanders for slamming Netanyahu, defending Castro

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee blasted Democratic presidential front-runner Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, for embracing Russia and Cuba over Israel.

February 27, 2020

Israeli PM's wife sued by former housekeeper over alleged abusive behavior

A former housekeeper at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's official residence is suing the leader's wife Sara for pain and suffering allegedly caused during her employment there, the housekeeper's attorney said Thursday.

February 25, 2020

Bloomberg becomes first 2020 Dem set to speak at AIPAC amid criticism from Sanders, Warren

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is the first 2020 Democratic candidate to be scheduled to speak at this year's American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference after the pro-Israel group faced vocal opposition from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. 

February 25, 2020

Matt Brooks: Bernie victory would move US from 'most pro-Israel president' to 'first enemy of Israel'

Matt Brooks, the executive director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, reacted on Tuesday to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ decision to skip the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference next month in Washington saying “we really run the risk in this election of transitioning from the most pro-Israel president ever” to “the first enemy of Israel ever in the White House.”

February 24, 2020

Trump's Middle East plan -- what's there to be angry about?

In a White House ceremony alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump announced his long-awaited Middle-East peace plan in January.

February 23, 2020

Israel hit with Palestinian rocket barrage after Gaza border confrontation with militants

Palestinian militants fired approximately 30 rockets into Israel on Sunday evening, Israeli military officials said, near the end of a tense weekend that also saw Palestinian militants apparently trying to plant a bomb at the Gaza border, along with Israeli strikes hitting targets in Gaza and Syria.

February 22, 2020

Netanyahu blasts rival Benny Gantz, cites two advisers who likened Trump to Hitler

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat down with Mark Levin for an interview airing on "Life, Liberty & Levin" Sunday, days before Israelis go to the polls for the country's third general election in fewer than 11 months.

February 20, 2020

Israel: People who violate coronavirus self-quarantines could face years in prison

The Israeli government is warning residents who've recently arrived from parts of Asia that they could up to seven years in prison if they violate a mandatory home quarantine over concerns they could be carrying the coronavirus. 

February 18, 2020

Palestinians protest Trump Middle East plan in peaceful mosque demonstrations

Following the announcement of President Trump’s Middle East peace plan, which involves Israel annexing areas of the West Bank, thousands of Palestinians last week occupied morning prayer services in mosques in Jerusalem, Nablus and other cities in a massive peaceful protest.

February 18, 2020

Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial to begin March 17, after elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was told Tuesday that his trial on corruption charges will begin March 17--two weeks after voters go to the polls to elect a new government.