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After Belgium dressed-down Israel’s envoy, J’lem does same

Belgian Ambassador Olivier Belle was the third EU ambassador in two days to be called into the Foreign Ministry for a diplomatic reprimand.

Is that Gal Gadot or a wax figure?

Wonder Woman has joined the Justice League exhibit at Madame Tussauds in Orlando.

Antisemitism on social media decreases, but still rampant

Despite the worryingly high rate of exposure to antisemitic sentiment, the poll figures actually represent a decrease in such incidents.

Probes may prohibit Netanyahu from aiding in new police chief appointment

Mandelblit expressed a need to "evaluate the conflict of interest issues connected to members of the government who are currently under police investigation, and to give directives accordingly."

Netanyahu associate: No election in 2018

Were an election to take place, it would be on September 4 because elections tend to not take place in the summertime, during fall Jewish holidays, or too close the municipal election

Police crack down on reckless drivers, with focus on pedestrian crossings

Under the title “Operation Right to Life,” the police is collaborating with the National Road Safety Authority to increase enforcement to decrease life-threatening traffic offenses.

Missing couple found thanks to SOS sign made of stones

The couple's family reported them missing on Monday after realizing they hadn't been in contact since setting off on their trip Sunday morning.

Yisrael Beytenu MK petitions High Court against Joint List’s Zahalka

Zahalka responded that Forrer’s petition is spiteful and part of a Yisrael Beytenu campaign against Israeli Arabs.

Israel rejects EU concern over treatment of human rights NGO directors

“I advise the EU not to interfere in Israel's internal affairs,” Erdan said.

Home Front Command: Over 150,000 homes are unprotected in the north

Gafni called on the government to immediately begin installing a better warning system in the north.

Gilberto Gil cancels Israel show over 'sensitive moment'

He credited a "general sentiment" of "apprehension" among his crew as the reason he was cancelling the show.

Israeli-run social media firm may have worked to help Trump get elected

The August 3, 2016, meeting was arranged by Erik Prince, the founder and former head of private military contractor Blackwater, who also attended the meeting.

Israel offers farmers incentives to harvest early due to kite terror

Farmers were offered cash incentives to reap wheat and barley before July to lower risk of terror attacks.

Dutch state TV accused of antisemitism in Israeli Eurovision song spoof

“We’re giving a party, are you coming? Soon at the Al Aqsa Mosque, it’s standing there empty anyway,” read the lyrics of the Dutch-language song parodying “Toy.”

IAF commander: Israel first to use F-35 jet in combat

“We are flying the F-35 all over the Middle East."

Panama says not opening a Jerusalem embassy

A Jerusalem embassy opening, President Juan Carlos Varela said, should only happen within the context of a renewed peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.

Cartes receives Friends of Zion award for moving embassy

The FOZ Museum hosts thousands of South American tourists every year.

Foreign Ministry summons ambassadors over Gaza probe

Spain's and Slovenia's envoys have been called to the Ministry.

In quip to Rivlin, Paraguay's president awaits more Israel visits

Paraguay officially moved its country’s embassy to Jerusalem on Monday.

Dance Review: Israel Ballet's Nova Carmen

The art awakening that's transforming Jaffa

Traditional and alternative gallery spaces are popping up in and around the city, attracting an international, culturally-aware crowd.

Blavatnik Family Foundation awards $16m. to Tel Aviv University

The $16 million grant will go towards several projects, including the family's cyber research center and a project to fund upcoming Israeli filmmakers.

Liberman says haredi conscription bill 'almost ready'

A bill that would exempt haredi men from conscription threatened to bring down the coalition earlier this year.

Nation’s defense firms to lose over $1b. annually with U.S. aid deal

As many as 22,000 workers could lose their jobs.