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UN chief Ban 'appalled' by Syrian onslaught on Homs
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "strongly condemns" the mounting death toll, says Syrian violence "unacceptable before humanity," erodes the legitimacy of Damascus government.
PM: Fatah-Hamas deal will end diplomatic process
Israel wants world to pressure Abbas not to sign with Hamas; Abbas implementing reconciliation deal will "abandon path of peace."
'Egyptian NGO crackdown could impact US aid'
White House says Egypt's decision to refer foreign nationals, including US citizens, to court threatens aid.
Diplomats: Iran boosts nuclear work in bunker
Iran is believed to be developing uranium enrichment activity, in a defiant move against increasing Western pressure.
‘Horowitz works hardest to separate religion, state’
Study by Open Knesset website and the Reform Movement’s Center for Religion and State says Meretz MK works hardest at separation.
Hungary condemns far-right's anti-Semitic comments
Jobbik spokesman questioned Holocaust figures, said Israel was created by ‘terrorists.’
Strike to go ahead unless agreement reached
In protest of the employment status of contract workers, general strike is set to begin; Yishai: Contract work is "humiliating."
Elbit unveils camouflage detector
Device designed for Hermes unmanned aerial vehicles.
'Iran: Majority of Syrians still support Assad'
Syria Muslim Brotherhood accuses Tehran of providing weapons to Assad regime, likens Syrian government to Nazis, AFP reports.
'Settlements cannot receive automatic benefits'
Prime Minister rejects last week's cabinet decision; Likud MKs, residents: Decision sets a dangerous precedent.
US extends sanctions to Iran’s central bank
Measure blocks financial transactions on behalf of any Iranian government institution.
What's next for Nigeria
Widespread discontent in Africa’s most populous nation may lead to region-wide revolution.
Leyada high school does Hebron
How a single school trip politicized education, subverted democracy, encouraged violence.
Legitimate Criticism
The pro-Israel community must not refrain from criticizing Israel over outposts.
Archeologists make new finds at the Hill of Jonah
Wall remains dating from seventh, eight centuries indicate there was life at Ashdod site during time of the prophet.
Untangling the Web: News shouldn’t be free – Part 2
In a country where people pause what they’re doing and turn up the news on the hour without thinking about it, the need for quality online journalism is obvious.
Abu Dhabi’s outsized cultural ambitions
Revival of giant museum project raises questions about how Emiratis will benefit.
DNA holds clues to climate change adaptation
30,000-year-old bison bones help scientists unravel mystery of animals adaptations to environmental change.
Social networks provide clues to natural selection
Meet the Beetles: Forked fungus beetles, like other insects and animals, have their own societies.
Blind doctor can see again
Retired Kaplan Medical Center pediatrician who became blind last year plans to "pay back" hospital by volunteering there.
Sights and Insights: A capital city on a hill
Tel Samaria remains a testimony of all earthly glory; the only beauty that remains is what was there to begin with.
Writer: Mel Gibson to do 'Jewish Braveheart'
Joe Eszterhas says he's convinced 'Passion of the Christ' director is right choice for film about hero Judah Maccabee.
Alternatively Speaking: Steps to preventing strep
Alternative medicine enthusiast Natalie Marx answers your questions: What can prevent me from catching the flu?
10-year sentence is stretched to ‘indefinite’
In groundbreaking ruling, rabbinical courts decides Meir Gorodetzki will not leave prison until he grants wife a ‘get.’
S. Africa’s last Jewish newspaper makes last stand
If new sources of revenue are not found, paper's existence may indeed be in jeopardy.
Those helping Holocaust survivors to be honored
Newly established “Medal of Light” award aims to shed light on those who work to improve lives of Shoah survivors.
TA hands out saplings to city’s children for Tu Bishvat
Recipients include volunteer bodies, young students, therapeutic institutions and community centers.
NGOs petition court over air pollution program
Tel Aviv reports drastic improvement in air over past decade.
KKL-JNF launches ‘social forest’ for Tu Bishvat
Group launches project in honor of Tu Bishvat, as well as Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund’s 110th anniversary.
Our World: Obama's rhetorical storm
If you take the Obama administration’s statements at face value you are left scratching your head in wonder.
The IDF's greatest challenge
The army must internalize the need to formally empower its commanders against the gang-law threatening from the ranks.
Borderline Views: The politics of planting
Tu Bishvat, which is also the birthday of the Knesset, should be transformed into a national day of ecological awareness.
Too confrontational on Iran?
In the face of growing impatience with Iran’s stalling tactics, Obama insisted on giving the Islamic regime space and time to come to the table.
This Tu Bishvat - a Nobel environment prize
As we celebrate Tu Bishvat, the Jewish environmental holiday, 1 way to show we're serious, would be to work toward a Nobel Environment Prize.
On My Mind: Syria's future in Russia's hands
It turns out Moscow, as well as Beijing, was playing same game as Assad, ignoring the will of the int'l community to resolve the Syrian crisis.
Unintended consequences of an Israeli strike on Iran
Encountering Peace: I imagine that int'l pressure would push Israel to reach an agreement on the Palestinian issue.
Why I want to be the values-voice in the US Congress
No holds barred: Why would a rabbi run for Congress? Because the problems we’re seeing in our great nation are caused by a values erosion.
Cotler’s plea on Syria
For the sake of the Syrian people, we can only hope Russia and China join the international consensus against the Assad regime's atrocities.