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On eve of PM speech at UN

Obama urges Netanyahu to speed up peace talks with Palestinians

U.S. president tells PM that for negotiations to yield results, core issues must be seriously discussed; Palestinians claim Israel has not even agreed talks be based on 1967 borders with land swaps. BERJAYA

By Barak Ravid | Oct 1, 2013 | 07:00 AM

Jerusalem negotiable, Palestinian right of return not, Likud MK tells J Street
By JTA | 34

On eve of PM speech at UN || Obama urges Netanyahu to speed up peace talks with Palestinians 09:56 AM
Despite deep differences with Obama, Netanyahu got what he wanted 06:46 AM

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Woman protests outside the Capitol building as Congress continues budget battle

U.S. government shutdown begins after Congress fails to break impasse

The U.S. government began a partial shutdown on Tuesday for the first time in 17 years, potentially putting up to 1 million...

By Reuters | 08:51 AM

Gur Hasidim no longer allowed to dance with kids on their shoulders

Gur Hasidic sect followers were told the day before Simhat Torah that adults would no longer be allowed to dance with children on...

By Yair Ettinger | 06:19 AM

Jerusalem vehicles vandalized in third 'price tag' attack in a week

Vandals slashes the tires of five cars and sprayed "price tag" graffiti on them in Jerusalem's Old City overnight Monday, This is...

By Nir Hasson | 08:20 AM

Poll: More U.S. Jews say they have no religion, intermarry

First-ever independent study of American Jews conducted by the Pew Research Center points to massive generational shift in Jewish identity and practice. BERJAYA

By The Forward | Oct 1, 2013 | 09:40 AM

Advocacy group: Israel cynically exploited ruling meant to free migrants

In light of invalidation of law allowing migrants to be jailed for up to three years, the state is rethinking its position in case of one jailed asylum seeker. Meanwhile, the woman remains behind bars. BERJAYA

By Yarden Skop | Oct 1, 2013 | 08:46 AM

Deputy FM Ze'ev Elkin and UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson.

Deputy FM Elkin to UN: Recognize Yom Kippur as official holiday

There are currently 10 formal 'UN holidays,' among them the two Muslim holidays of Id al-Fitr and Id al-Adha. BERJAYA

By Haaretz | Oct 1, 2013 | 08:12 AM

Israeli ex-MI chief urges talks with Iran - but with caution

Risk of Tehran violating a deal and achieving military nuclear capability 'significantly smaller threat than the dangers inherent in the status quo,' says Amos Yadlin. BERJAYA

By Gili Cohen | Oct 1, 2013 | 02:27 AM

Diplomacy & Defense

IDF soldier on Gaza border April 25, 2012 (Reuters)

Israeli army confirms: Palestinian killed near Gaza border was unarmed

Israel Defense Forces soldiers opened fire on two Palestinians that approached the Israel-Gaza border fence on Monday, killing...

By Gili Cohen | 08:53 AM | 3

Despite deep differences with Obama, Netanyahu got what he wanted

WASHINGTON The brief press conference that followed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House meeting with U.S. President...

By Barak Ravid | 01:30 AM | 10

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama during a meeting at the White House.

For first time since thaw in U.S.-Iran ties || Obama warns U.S. won't take any options off the table on Iran, including military

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama said at the end of his White House meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday...

By Barak Ravid | 11:39 PM | 16

Middle East

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem

At UN, Syrian FM compares country's civil war to 9/11

Syria's foreign minister on Monday compared what he described as an invasion of foreign terrorists across his country to the...

By Reuters | 06:17 PM

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament

Turkey unveils democratic reforms, including Kurdish rights improvements

Turkey's prime minister on Monday announced a long-awaited package of proposals aimed at democratic reform, including lifting...

By The Associated Press | 05:27 PM

The UN convoy is seen at the Lebanon-Syria border. September 30, 2013.

UN chemical weapons inspectors leave Syria

UN chemical weapons inspectors investigating allegations of chemical and biological weapons use during Syria's civil war left...

By Reuters | 05:09 PM

Jewish World

Biden tells J Street: Nuclear Iran would pose existential threat to Israel

The United States' commitment for Israel's security is 'unshakeable,' U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday. Speaking at...

By Haaretz | 09:52 PM

Rabbi linked to Met Council scandal quits top job at Jewish ambulance service

The CEO of Jewish ambulance service Chevra Hatzolah resigned on September 28, days after The Forward reported that the...

By The Forward | 03:23 PM

Las Vegas Sands Corp. CEO Sheldon Adelson testifies in Clark County district court in Las Vegas

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson loses libel lawsuit against Democratic group

Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino magnate and prominent Republican donor, has lost a $60 million libel lawsuit in which he...

By Reuters | 08:16 PM

'Suspicious’ fire guts two kosher restaurants in Florida

Israeli-owned restaurants located in Orthodox neighborhood; second fire at Achla Pita Grill. BERJAYA

By JTA | Sep 30, 2013 | 03:32 PM

Greek paper apologizes for implicating Jewish businessman in scandal

To Vima said it named Sabby Mionis as being on the 'Lagarde list' of about 2,000 prominent Greeks who had money stashed in Swiss bank accounts after being 'misled.' BERJAYA

By JTA | Sep 30, 2013 | 01:43 PM

Jewish and ultra-connected: Atoning ahead of time

Technology can diminish our ability to reflect and relate to others. But this Yom Kippur, a website where Jews atone anonymously for their sins did just the opposite for me. BERJAYA

By Rabbi Yehoshua Looks / Jewish World blogger | Sep 30, 2013 | 12:06 AM

British-Israeli sculptor digs for meaning in new artwork

From Daniel Silver's art installation 'Dig.'
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From Daniel Silver's art installation 'Dig.'
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From Daniel Silver's art installation 'Dig.'
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From Daniel Silver's art installation 'Dig.'
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From Daniel Silver's art installation "Dig."
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