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Israel's First Special Ops Unit
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Michelle Alexander’s NY Times Column Hits New Low

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It's replete with errors, shows no understanding of – or sympathy for – Israel, and dishonors Martin Luther King.

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13 Fascinating Facts about Moshe Arens

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The 3-time Israeli Defense Minister and mentor to PM Netanyahu passed away this week at age 93.

Why Does America Spend So Much on Israel?

Why Does America Spend So Much on Israel?

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Three reasons why it’s in America’s best interest to do so.

Rescuing the Wandering Jew

Rescuing the Wandering Jew

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Golda Meir: Iron Lady of the Middle East

Golda Meir: Iron Lady of the Middle East

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Revered by some, reviled by others, Israel’s first female prime minister never forgave herself for her decisions in 1973.

Smearing Israel: The New York Times Suggests an Israeli War Crime

Smearing Israel: The New York Times Suggests an Israeli War Crime

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Does one errant IDF bullet warrant moral equivalence with Hamas terror tunnels?

Tunnels in Northern Israel: What You Need to Know

Tunnels in Northern Israel: What You Need to Know

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Aish.com spotlights the Hezbollah tunnels threatening soldiers and civilians in the north of the country.

Theodor Herzl: The Zionist Dream of a Jewish State

Theodor Herzl: The Zionist Dream of a Jewish State

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What is Zionism and why is it so controversial? How did Herzl, a secular writer, transform an ancient longing into a modern political movement that changed the course of history?

The Jewish People’s Connection to Israel

The Jewish People’s Connection to Israel

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There’s no place like home.

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5 Amazing Hanukkah Artifacts

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Touching history in Israel.

Is Jerusalem Israel's Rightful Capital?

Is Jerusalem Israel's Rightful Capital?

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Jerusalem is arguably the longest, continuous capital of any people on earth.

Why One Muslim Was Buried in a Jewish Cemetery

Why One Muslim Was Buried in a Jewish Cemetery

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Punishing Arabs for helping Jews.

Ben and Jerry’s in Israel: Don’t Boycott Us

Ben and Jerry’s in Israel: Don’t Boycott Us

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The Israeli company has nothing to do with the decisions of the international brand.

What is Hezbollah?

What is Hezbollah?

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Tony Badran, Research Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains how the backing of Iran has served to legitimize Hezbollah on the world stage, making the group all the more dangerous.

Why are Palestinian Refugees Different from all Other Refugees?

Why are Palestinian Refugees Different from all Other Refugees?

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The unique status afforded to Palestinians is the single biggest stumbling block to achieving peace.

The Missing Israeli Flags

The Missing Israeli Flags

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Arabs came to the protest in Tel Aviv because they oppose the very existence of a Jewish state, including its most innocuous symbol.

An Educated Non-Jew's Take on Israel

An Educated Non-Jew's Take on Israel

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An eloquent letter written by a non-Jewish Scottish professor to his students who voted to boycott Israel.

Palestinian Jihad: Interviews with Failed Suicide Bombers

Palestinian Jihad: Interviews with Failed Suicide Bombers

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A must-see but hard to watch video. Viewer discretion is advised.

Critics of Nation-State Law Misunderstand Israel’s Constitutional System

Critics of Nation-State Law Misunderstand Israel’s Constitutional System

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The new law isn’t meant to be read in isolation, but in concert with other Basic Laws enshrining Israel’s democratic system and fundamental human rights.

Blaming Israel for Saving Lives

Blaming Israel for Saving Lives

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New York Times blames Israel for creating more friction with Syria by saving 400 Syrian civilians.

Origins of the Word Palestine

Origins of the Word Palestine

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We often hear claims that Palestinians are "native" or indigenous to the land of Israel, but does history back this up? It's worth taking a look.

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The "If Only Israel" Syndrome

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The misguided notion that if only Israel did this or that, peace would be at hand.

Israel's Security Checkpoints and Border Wall: A Reality Check

Israel's Security Checkpoints and Border Wall: A Reality Check

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The disruption and inconvenience is offset by the lives being saved.

Palestine Soccer Team and Other Appropriations of Jewish History

Palestine Soccer Team and Other Appropriations of Jewish History

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Galloway’s willful misreading of Jewish soccer history is just the latest example of twisting historical facts.

Israel Is Losing the Social Media War

Israel Is Losing the Social Media War

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Military supremacy is no longer enough. The war of words can matter more than bullets.

5 Lessons I Hope Prince William Takes Home from Israel

5 Lessons I Hope Prince William Takes Home from Israel

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Welcome to the greatest country in the world.

Prince William and “Occupied Palestinian Territories”

Prince William and “Occupied Palestinian Territories”

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The Jewish people’s roots in eastern Jerusalem go back thousands of years, long before any Arab claims.

Five Key Strategies to Defending Israel

Five Key Strategies to Defending Israel

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Effective hasbara war strategies from the front lines.

Why History Still Matters: The 1967 Six-Day War

Why History Still Matters: The 1967 Six-Day War

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Without understanding what happened in the past, it’s impossible to grasp where we are today.

Next Year in Jerusalem?

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Next Year in Jerusalem?

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Next year in Jerusalem – L’shanah haba b’Yerushalayim!

As Gazans Attack Border Crossing, It’s Israel, Not Hamas, Coming to Their Aid

As Gazans Attack Border Crossing, It’s Israel, Not Hamas, Coming to Their Aid

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Israel is working around the clock to keep the crossing open and functional, despite Hamas’ own attacks on it.

Believing the Lies of Hamas

Believing the Lies of Hamas

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In Orwellian fashion, truth is being turned on its head.

5 Reasons to Reject BDS

5 Reasons to Reject BDS

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5 key reasons why every decent person should reject the BDS movement against Israel.

5 Misconceptions about the Violence in Gaza

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Some clarity in a world filled with media distortion.

10 Reasons Why Abbas is an Anti Semite

10 Reasons Why Abbas is an Anti Semite

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For 40 years, the Palestinian leader has consistently spewed venomous hatred.

Iran Lied: PM Netanyahu’s Speech

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Watch the consequential speech that reveals conclusive evidence that Iran has misled the world.

Israel: Defying the Odds

Israel: Defying the Odds

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A small place making a big difference.

Hamas’s Dirty War against Israel

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Hamas’s “March of Return” is the latest example of their use of “sharp power” to harm Israel.

15 Reasons to be Proud of Israel

15 Reasons to be Proud of Israel

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In celebration of Israel’s 70th birthday, here are 15 amazing reasons to be proud of the Jewish state.

Israel at 70: More than a Start-Up Nation

Israel at 70: More than a Start-Up Nation

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Israel's flag testifies to our miraculous, unfinished mission.

Israel vs. Hamas: The Case for Moral Clarity

Israel vs. Hamas: The Case for Moral Clarity

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The difference between Hamas and Israel couldn’t be greater, yet you wouldn’t know it when listening to some observers.

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