In Iowa, a Setback for Trump and the GOP Establishment That He Opposes
The polls got it wrong, the pundits followed, and the only sure thing, thankfully, is that surprises have just begun.
Breaking:
- Australia reports two cases of Zika virus, detects mosquitoes at Sydney airport (Reuters)
- Report: Nine migrants, including two children, drown near Turkey (AP)
- Russia to allow two groups deemed terrorists to participate in Syria peace talks (Reuters)
- Clinton campaign announces victory over Bernie Sanders in Iowa Caucus (Reuters)
- MSNBC: Hillary Clinton the 'apparent winner' of Democratic Iowa caucus (Haaretz)
- Report: Mufti of ISIS killed in airstrike in Iraq's Ramadi (Haaretz)
- U.S. airstrike in east Afghanistan destroys ISIS-run radio station (AP)
- Ted Cruz projected to win Iowa's Republican caucuses (Haaretz)
- Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton hold slims leads with half of the precincts reporting (Reuters)
- U.S. arrests Hezbollah members on charges of sending drug money to Syria (Reuters)
- Trump predicts 'tremendous victory' ahead of Iowa caucuses (AP)
- U.K. foreign secretary: Putin is fanning Syrian civil war (Reuters)
- Brazil says no risk of cancelling Olympics due to Zika virus outbreak (Reuters)
- Israeli army decides to lift week-long closure on West bank village of Beit Ur Al Tahta (Haaretz)
- Israel lifts partial closure on de facto West Bank capital of Ramallah (Haaretz)
Must Reads
Almost All West Bank Land Deals for Illegal Settlements Forged, Investigation Finds
From straw men to cash-stuffed suitcases, new investigation reveals that 14 out 15 acquisitions by right wing firm of West Bank lands from Palestinians were forged.
Cruz or Rubio? After Close Iowa Vote, Battle for Jewish Support Will Intensify
The stage is also set for an in-house match between Republican kingmaker Sheldon Adelson, who reportedly prefers Rubio, and his wife Miriam, who backs Cruz.
Haaretz Editorial
Herzog Passes Netanyahu on the Right - and Fails as Opposition Leader
Opposition head and Labor Party chairman Isaac Herzog is ostensibly to the left of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, both because of the worl...
Israel
Remembering the Muslim 'Schindlers' Who Saved Jews From the Nazis
From an Iranian diplomat who helped Jews in France to a Muslim-Indian spy, a campaign by the I Am Your Protector group hopes to inspire coexistence by commemorating unlikely saviors.
Jewish World
Miniseries Revives Memories of Ponzi Schemer That Haunt a Madof (No Relation)
There are worse things than having a name associated with the world-class con artist who is being featured in a new, two-part TV show this week. If this is the worst of my family’s problems, I’ll take it.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia Host to Nine U.S. Prisoners, Says Government Site
Reports claim eight of the American detainees were recently taken into custody on terrorism-related charges.
Life
Breaking the Silence: The Conductors Craving Your Applause
Why are classical music audiences so restrained? Two conductors believe the way to attract younger crowds is to encourage spontaneous clapping.
