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Divorce case drags on nearli 40 years

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

An Israeli couple have been in divorce proceedings for the past 39 years, while a lingering argument over the distribution of their joint property has prevented them from finally signing the papers.

Oldest Jewish Tombstone Found

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A tombstone discovered in Germany dating back to the thirteenth century during a construction project holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving Jewish grave stone.

Slovaks with Righteous among Nations Award

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Another 17 Slovaks will be awarded with the title 'Righteous among the Nations', which is given to non-Jews who helped save the lives of Jewish people during WWII, the Israeli Embassy informed media.

Newspaper Apologizes for Holocaust Comic

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Controversial argentinian comic Gustavo Sala is under fire for his Holocaust cartoon in Argentinian newspaper Pagina/12.

Israel is Developing Cancer Vaccine

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Vaxil’s groundbreaking therapeutic vaccine, developed in Israel, could keep about 90 percent of cancers from coming back.

Israel, US cancel missile defense drill

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

“Austere Challenge” was billed as largest such drill in country's history; officials cite technical, logistical issues.

IDF Prepares To Accept Syrian Refugees

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Chief of Staff says Assad will fall and the IDF can take in Alawite refugees to the Golan. A large influx might threaten Israeli control.

In US also the dogs celebrates Bar Mitzvah

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

'Bark Mitzvahs' are the latest way some Jewish-American pet owners are choosing to celebrate their dog 'coming of age'.

Jewish leaders met with jailed American Jew Alan Gross

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Adela Dworin, president of the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Havana, and David Prinstein, the synagogue’s vice president, met with Gross, 62, at hospital.

Second Temple seal 'pure for God' found in Jerusalem

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

A rare clay seal found under Jerusalem's Old City appears to be linked to religious rituals practiced at the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago.

Israeli student found dead in German university

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

A 26-year-old Israeli medical student was found dead in her German university's halls of residence, state prosecutors in Goettingen said Thursday.

Fatah, Hamas leaders debate PLO reform in Cairo

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal met on Thursday to discuss reforming the Palestine Liberation Organisation.

50 Million Pages of Nazi Records in ITS Bad Arolsen Archive Made Public

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

After 60 years of being hidden away from the public, Nazi records about the 17.5 million people - Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, mental patients, handicapped and other undesirables – they will be open to the public.

Rare flock of singing swans spotted in Northern Israel

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The last time singing swans were spotted in Israel was in 2001; They are named so for their loud call, which is used for courting and to strengthen the ties between the adults and the young.

Benetton connected world polititans with a kiss

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The Italian fashion firm Benetton launched its shock advertisement campaign on Monday in Tel Aviv showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas kissing on the mouth.