King of Jordan urges progress in peace push as he meets Netanyahu
Establishing Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital only path to peace — His Majesty By JT – Jun 18,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Amman — His Majesty King Abdullah stressed […]
The liberal’s lament
Jun 18,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – James J. Zogby I find it exceptionally irritating when I hear liberals worry about whether Israel will be able to remain a “Jewish and […]
Holy Land churches cry foul over Israeli legislation on lands
By AFP – Jun 18,2018 – JORDAN TIMES A Christian woman prays by the closed door of the main entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old […]
Does Iran represent a nuclear problem or a gas problem?
June 10, 2018 It is said that there are always two reasons for people’s behaviour: the reason they give, and the real reason. Throughout history, religious and political reasons have […]
Gaza residents pray near Israel as Muslims mark major feast
Source: Associated Press By WAFAA SHURAFA GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Several thousand Gaza worshippers knelt on prayer rugs spread on sandy soil, near the perimeter fence with Israel, […]
Netanyahu unexpectedly meets with Indonesian Muslim leader
Source: Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The leader of Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization has held a surprise meeting with Israel’s prime minister. Yahya Staquf, secretary general of the 60 million […]
I spoke to Palestinians who still hold the keys to homes they fled decades ago – many are still determined to return
Most of them were convinced – or thought they knew – that they would come back after a week or two and re-open those front doors, and walk back into […]
In Israel, Indonesian Muslim leader risks backlash at home
Source: Associated Press By CARON CREIGHTON JERUSALEM (AP) — A leader of Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization is visiting Israel this week, braving angry protests at home in order to spread […]
The anti-Semitism awareness act is back: Free speech is at risk
Source: Jordan Times By James J. Zogby Back in 2016, without debate or an actual vote, the US Senate stealthily passed a disturbing and dangerous piece of legislation called “The […]
Israelis Play Tourists in a Bedouin Town in the Negev
Source: The New York Times By Isabel Kershner RAHAT, Israel — The Bedouin town of Rahat, in the Negev desert, has a reputation among many Israelis as a wild, lawless and […]
Palestinian teen jailed over slap loses bid for release — supporters
By AFP – Jun 07,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Israeli lawyer Gaby Lasky speaks with Ahed Tamimi, her client, in the military court at Ofer Prison, on January 1 (AFP photo) […]
Ramadan public wakers face arrest, fines in Jerusalem
Source: Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian men who chant and beat drums to wake up the faithful during Ramadan in Jerusalem’s Old City say they are being unfairly […]
The power of forgiveness: How an Arab Christian learned to love Jews
Source: CNN Sharbel’s grandparents had lived in the village of Bir’im in the north of Israel. In October 1948, Bir’im was captured by the Jewish Haganah during their operation in the northern Galilee region. A few days later, all the villagers were expelled until the military operation was complete. Having […]
Israel opening nature museum, with evolution exhibit
Source: Associated Press By ILAN BEN ZION TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — After decades of planning and delays, Israel is opening the doors of a new national natural history museum […]
Israel’s top court meets on contentious settlement law
By AFP – Jun 03,2018 – JORDAN TIMES The photo taken from the West Bank city of Hebron on February 7, 2017 shows a view of the Israeli settlement of […]
Younger Evangelicals Waver in Support for Israel
Source: The Wall Street Journal By Ian Lovett Updated June 3, 2018 5:33 p.m. ET JERUSALEM—Growing up in evangelical Christian churches, Caleb Fitzpatrick learned quickly to be a steadfast supporter […]
Plans for holy land tour in limbo as Israel imposes blanket ban on Indonesian visitors
Muslim Indonesians from the Prosperous Justice Party carry a replica of the Aqso mosque during an anti-Israel rally in Jakarta. (File Photo: AFP) ISMIRA LUTFIA TISNADIBRATA June 03, 2018 Israel […]
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
Gaza protests: All the latest updates Palestinians mark 70 years since the ethnic cleansing of their homeland during the creation of Israel. more on Gaza For more than two months, […]
Ex-Israeli spy chief: Netanyahu planned Iran strike in 2011
Tamir Pardo served as head of the Israeli intelligence agency from 2011 to 2016. (AP) AP May 31, 2018 Netanyahu said Israel will not allow Iran to arm itself […]
Rabbinical court in Israel rejects ‘liberal’ American rabbis
Source: Religion News Service By Michele Chabin Students attend a lecture at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, located at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale. Photo courtesy of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah JERUSALEM (RNS) […]