Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog says his organization brings Jews from enemy states using methods that "will send chills down your spine." A year into his new job, he warns that the challenges facing the Jewish people are great, but adds that "Jews haven't had it so good in many years."
Finding a luxurious stopover either to or from Israel often entails a schlep to Europe or beyond. This prospect becomes even more daunting with children in tow. Yet the answer – as is often the case – is hiding in plain sight, and in less time than it takes to drive from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea or even Jerusalem, Cyprus is waiting with open arms to give guests from Israel a proper, friendly and much-needed pampering.
When the Likud is denigrated, it's not because it isn't democratic. Just the opposite: The goal of its enemies is to erode the foundations of the last democratic and grassroots party remaining. It's the only way to remove the Right from power.
After US House of Representatives passes bill that would amend Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act that led US Agency for International Development to halt its projects in West Bank and Gaza, critics worry funds could be used to finance Ramallah's "pay to slay" program.
Syrian government blasts move, which appears to reduce chance of imminent Turkish military action against Kurdish militia, as "blatant attack" on country's sovereignty.
