Israel furious at US support for Palestinian Unity Government

By ISRAEL HAYOM— U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration said on Monday it plans to work with and fund the new Palestinian unity government. Israel immediately voiced its disappointment with the decision, which was also criticized by some U.S. lawmakers. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas swore in a unity government on Monday in a reconciliation deal…

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How Christians can Honor Israel by Acknowledging Shavuot (Pentecost)

BY JIM HUTCHENS— Shavuot is what the Bible refers to as “Feast of Weeks.” Most non-Jews don’t have the foggiest idea what it means. The Greeks called it “Pentecost,” from a Greek word meaning 50. It is called “Pentecost” in the New Testament. Today, Christians acknowledge Pentecost fifty days after Resurrection Sunday or Easter. It’s…

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The Psychology underlying “price tag”

By RON JAGER— In recent weeks the abrupt disappearance of the latest cycle of “Price Tag” incidents as quickly as it began making the timing of this recent “Price Tag” cycle just prior to the visit of Pope Francis irresistibly suspicious, and creating fertile ground for the implementation of Mandatory period emergency regulations to clear…

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Evangelical Christians greatly puzzled by Livni’s actions

By EARL COX, ISRAEL ALWAYS— The Evangelical Christians of the world are the most ardent supporters of Israel.  They are puzzled to say the very least as to how a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition, namely Tzipi Livni, could take independent actions with brazen disregard of the Israeli government’s position concerning the Hamas allied…

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PA art exhibit for Pope presents Palestinians as Jesus

by Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik, PMWATCH— For Pope Francis’ visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority next week, the PA has commissioned an art exhibit that includes works of art portraying Palestinians as Jesus. The exhibit consists of visual displays merging classical paintings of biblical scenes with photos of Palestinians and have been…

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Netanyahu: Jerusalem will never be divided again

By ISRAEL HAYOM— “We are protecting the heart of the nation — we will never divide our heart,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday, marking the eve of the 47th Jerusalem Day — the day that celebrates the anniversary of the reunification of the capital — at the Mercaz Harav yeshiva in Jerusalem. “Because we…

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23, 554 people the world over sign the Jerusalem covenant

By RAPHAEL POCH, BIN— On Sunday, May 25th, during a rather busy visit by Pope Francis to Jerusalem, a group of Jews and Christians from around the world gathered together to honor the city of Jerusalem and express their unending connection with the holy city. In culmination of the tireless effort by the Israel365 organization,…

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Pope ascends Temple Mount on last day in Israel

By LEA SPEYER, BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS— Pope Francis made his way to Tel Aviv yesterday after meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and holding mass in Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Sunday. During his visit with Abbas, the pope called for unity between Israel and the “State of Palestine” and said the failure of peace…

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Netanyahu: Brussels attack result of ‘endless incitement’

By ISRAEL HAYOM— Israeli officials harshly condemned the deadly shooting attack in Brussels on Saturday, linking the incident to the anti-Jewish climate prevalent in many countries. Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “There are certain figures in Europe who are quick to condemn the construction of every apartment in Jerusalem, but…

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