2014-12-27 Israel Middle East

Washington Post   

US-led coalition launches 39 airstrikes on ISIS in Syria, Iraq   
RT
The US-led coalition forces said they launched 39 airstrikes against Islamic State (IS, ISIS) militants in Syria and Iraq over the past two days. The Combined Joint Task Force on Friday said it ordered bombers and remotely controlled aircraft to hit 19 targets in ...

2014-12-27 Israel Israel

The Times of Israel   

Dilly-dallying must stop...   
Gulf Daily News
On January first, it will be 30 years since the start of the modern Palestinian revolution; and on the 15th it will be 10 years since Mahmoud Abbas was first, and last, elected as the President of the Palestinian Authority (PA). Two years after becoming a ...

2014-12-26 Israel More Top Stories

Jerusalem Post   

High Court gives state two-year deadline to evacuate West Bank outpost of Amona   
Jerusalem Post
“There is no doubt that carrying out these demolition orders will have painful consequences for the residents and their families,” wrote Supreme Court President Judge Asher Grunis. Mounted Israeli police scuffle with pro-settler supporters at the Amona ...

2014-12-26 Israel Health

Haaretz   

So chocolate bar! Two US kids raise over $1m for research into rare genetic ...   
Haaretz
The proceeds from six-year-old Dylan Siegal's book, 'Chocolate Bar,' are used entirely to fund Glycogen Storage Disease research. By JTA | Dec. 25, 2014 | 12:14 PM. submit to reddit. A screenshot from the Chocolate Bar book website. Text size. Comments ...

2014-12-26 Israel Entertainment

Irish Independent   

Watchers deem The Interview culturally insensitive: Survey   
TODAYonline
Dennis Lavalle holds a ticket and a poster of the film The Interview starring actors Seth Rogen and James Franco as he attends the Christmas Day screening in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles, California December 25, 2014. Photo: Reuters. mail · print.
Sellout audience for Sony hack film   Gulf Daily News
'The Interview' is a dumb comedy, but contains sharp and snide commentary   Charlotte Observer
'We are taking a stand for freedom': Crowds flock to packed Christmas Day ...   Daily Mail
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AceShowbiz   

'Homeland' Irritates Israelis for Comparing Former PM Menachem Begin to ...   
AceShowbiz
In the season 4 finale, Dar Adal justifies his deal with Taliban leader Haissam Haqqani by referencing the 1946 bombing of the Jerusalem hotel by the Irgun. Google +. 'Homeland' Irritates Israelis for Comparing Former PM Menachem Begin to Taliban Leader.
Why Israelis Are Angry About the 'Homeland' Finale   TheBlaze.com
Homeland goes low-key for finale after getting back into its groove   Herald.ie
'Homeland' Finale Stirs Controversy by Comparing Israeli Prime Minister to ...   Hollywood Reporter
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Haaretz   

Argentina president adopts Jewish godson for first time in country's history   
Haaretz
Godsons in Argentina receive presidential protection, a gold medal and a scholarship for all studies until their 21st birthdays. By JTA | Dec. 25, 2014 | 8:08 PM. submit to reddit. Argentina President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner addresses the 69th session of ...

2014-12-26 Israel Sci/Tech

Daily Mail   

North Korea was NOT behind the Sony hack according to multiple security ...   
Daily Mail
The FBI just last week confirmed what many Americans already assumed to be a forgone conclusion when they revealed there was conclusive evidence that North Korea's government was behind the hacking of Sony, an attack the government bureau said ...

2014-12-26 Israel Business

Jerusalem Post   

Gas problems   
Jerusalem Post
Israel needs a transparent energy policy, with checks and balances, that will encourage foreign investment and knit together the region in peace. Israel's natural gas. (photo credit:MINISTRY OF NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURES). Share on Facebook Share on ...