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M & A deals: Should you loiter at the LOI stage?

Whatever you do, take legal advice. But also consider the strategic side.

Israeli woman killed in hit-and-run by Havat Gilad outpost

It was immediately unclear if it was a vehicular attack or a car accident.

Will Israel hold its first elections on time in three decades?

It is very rare in Israel for a general election to be held at its set date, because prime ministers tend to either get overthrown or tell the president they can no longer work with the Knesset.

No early election

This is wrong. There is no justifiable reason for Israel to go to an early election because of a bill that will remain an issue for the next government – which by the way will be led by Netanyahu.

A Feel good Annie

Annie was inspired by the “Little Orphan Annie” newspaper comic strip that ran from 1924 to 2010.

Lana del Rey set for Meteor Festival

According to Channel 2 News, the American singer/songwriter will be appearing as part of the three-day Meteor Festival taking place next month on a kibbutz in the North.

Keeping time in Haifa

The activities, largely aimed at up-and-coming drummers and percussionists, will take place daily at, and near, the Beat Club, with master classes scheduled at the nearby Rappaport Auditorium.

Left-wing U.S. Jewish groups petition to question MKs on Nation-State Law

The petition has been issued by the T’ruah organization, the New Israel Fund, J Street and others and asserts that the law “disenfranchises Israel’s minorities,” among other offenses.

Police admit they mishandled noise complaints at TA synagogue

“After examining the incident as it happened last Friday, it emerged that the handling was incorrect and we will draw the necessary lessons so that it will not recur."

Bennett slams Liberman: ‘Gazan persuasion’ is hollow and dangerous

Education Minister and Political Security Cabinet member Naftali Bennett released a statement in response to MK Avigdor Liberman's 'Gazan persuasion' idea on Thursday evening.

Close to 300 new lone soldiers join IDF with Garin Zofim Tzabar

The ceremony was attended by Minister of Aliyah and Integration Sofa Landver, Dr. Miriam Adelson, as well as Sara Netanyahu and representatives from the IDF and Scouts.

Bennett defends Israeli policies from Lauder attack

In Lauder’s article, he accused the Israeli government of making decisions that could threaten future support for the Jewish state from liberal Diaspora Jews and world leaders.

No reason to evacuate settlements, U.S. Ambassador tells Israeli group

“There is no reason to evacuate settlements,” Friedman told the group, according to MK Yehuda Glick (Likud).

Israeli source confirms: Netanyahu met Egyptian intelligence minister

Kamel arrived to Israel as the guest of Meir Ben Shabat, the head of the Israeli National Security Council.

Israeli F-16s: a possible upgrade to the Bulgarian Air Force

Bulgaria’s Parliament approved the plan to buy the jets in June in order to improve its compliance with NATO standards-which it joined in 2004.

Former IFA chairman Levy passes away

Fewer Israeli startups opening, more closing down

As of now, the ratio of startups founded to startups closed down in 2017 was the lowest during the examined period.

Commander of IDF Military Headquarters under investigation for bribery

On Thursday the IDF announced that upon completion of the investigation, its findings will be examined by the Judge Advocate General's Office.

Police arrest suspect over Nazi graffiti on Petah Tikva synagogue

Suspect tried to attack police with a screwdriver when they came to arrest him.

Leptospirosis outbreak in Golan might lead to mineral water shortage

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can cause kidney damage, breathing issues and other ailments, and can potentially be fatal.

Billionaire offers to help stage Eurovision in Israel

With no budget for production of the extravaganza yet agreed upon, Canadian-Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams has stepped into the breach.

Did Jeremy Corbyn visit the Knesset to free nuclear secret seller Vanunu?

Corbyn was deeply involved in efforts to secure the early release of Mordechai Vanunu, who was sent to prison in 1987 for selling Israeli nuclear secrets to the Sunday Times of London.

Palestinian mail, delayed nearly a decade, finally allowed into West Bank

Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said the delivery of the packages followed the signing of an agreement “about a year ago” that had not yet been implemented.

Lana del Rey appearing in Israel

Singer - who canceled show in 2014 - set to perform at Meteor Festival

On This Day: Menachem Begin's 105th birthday

Begin was most noted for signing a peace treaty with Former President of Egypt Anwar Sadat in 1979, which led them to both share a Nobel Pece Prize for their work.