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Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Aryeh Savir is director of the International division of Tazpit News Agency.

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Holidays & Observances / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Under Fire, Israelis Pray at Yosef’s Tomb in Shechem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Wednesday night’s entrance took place on the occasion of the Sukkot holiday and to mark the Ushpizin day of Yosef HaTzadik.

News Briefs / Terrorism

Israelis in Judea and Samaria Facing Terror Attacks on Hourly Basis

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arab terrorists have carried out a terror attacks on an hourly basis, according to the data of the Judea and Samaria emergency center, which registered 23 terrorist incidents in the past day.

Holidays & Observances / Jerusalem

Thousands Participate in Recreation of Temple-Era Sukkot Water Libation Ceremony in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The “Pouring of the Water” was an important feature of the festival of Sukkot during the times of the Temple.

Government / Lebanon

PM Lapid Rejects Lebanon’s Amendments to Maritime Border Agreement

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Likud is taking credit for Lapid's backtracking, saying their public awareness campaign against the deal worked.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Terrorism

Arab Arsonists Damage Orchards in Gush Etzion

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Footprints of five terrorists found at the scene of the attack led to the nearby Arab village of Safa.

Lebanon

Former US Ambassador David Friedman Baffled by Israel-Lebanon Deal on Gas Fields

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Friedman tweeted, "No one then imagined 100% to Lebanon and 0% to Israel. Would love to understand how we got here.”

Israeli Arabs / Jerusalem / News Briefs / Police and Crime

Muslims Riots for 3rd Night in Jerusalem, 4 Arrested

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Muslim riots began Monday night as Israel celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

European Union / IDF & Security / Terrorism

EU Delegation Upset by IDF’s Counterterrorism Ops

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Meanwhile, the EU did not condemn the recent multiple terror attacks against Israelis.

IDF & Security / Terrorism

At Least 4 Terrorists Killed, Several Injured in Israeli Counterterrorism Op in Jenin

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The battle included the Israeli forces firing shoulder-launched rockets at the surrounded building.

Headline / Jerusalem / UK

Report: UK PM Truss Mulling Embassy Move to Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A Downing Street spokesperson said Truss informed Lapid “about her review of the current location of the British Embassy in Israel.”

Government / Turkey

In First Since 2008, Israeli Prime Minister and Turkish President Meet

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Lapid thanked Erdoğan for the recent intelligence cooperation and the thwarting of Iran’s attempts to carry out terrorist attacks against Israelis on Turkish soil this past year.

Judea & Samaria / Terrorism

Shooting Attack in Samaria; No Injuries

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Several bullet casings were found at the site of the shooting, and the IDF has launched a manhunt for the terrorists.

IDF & Security / Syria

IDF Forces Shoot at Terror Suspects on Syrian Border, 1 Captured

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

One of the suspects was injured and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment by helicopter.

IDF & Security / Iran / Syria

IAF Bombs Damascus Airport, 5 Syrian Soldiers Killed – Report

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

According to the SOHR’s count, this is the 25th Israeli attack in Syria in 2022.

Islamic Jihad / Judea & Samaria / Palestinian Authority / Terrorism

Lapid Reviews Terrorism in Samaria, as Number of Threats Climbs

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Islamic Jihad organization, under Iran’s guidance, has pushed out the PA from a number of areas in Judea and Samaria.

The Temple Mount

50,000 Jewish Visits: Record Numbers Visit Temple Mount in 5782

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Despite the restrictions, harassment, the limited five hours a day and only-on-weekdays limitation, despite it all – a record was broken this year in Jewish visit!

Elections / Israel / News Briefs

Dozens of Parties Register to Run for 25th Knesset

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

According to Israeli law, with few limitations, anyone can register to run for Knesset, promoting any concept.

Gaza / Hamas

After Hezbollah, Hamas Demanding Rights to Offshore Gas Fields

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hamas is demanding “rights to Palestine’s natural resources.”

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Terrorism

Shin Bet Solves a Series of Recent Shooting Attacks in Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

In the last few days, the Shin Bet and the IDF arrested two terrorists suspected of carrying out the attacks who subsequently admitted that they had carried out the attacks.

Featured / Government / IDF & Security / Left vs. Right / Terrorism / US

Israeli Officials Push Back US Meddling with IDF’s Rules of Engagement

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Nafftali Bennett: The IDF’s rules of engagement “will be determined by the IDF commanders, independent of any pressure – internal or external.”

IDF & Security / Media / Terrorism

IDF: Al-Jazeera Journalist Abu Akleh was More Likely Mistakenly Killed by IDF Fire

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The possibility still remains that Abu-Akleh was hit by gunfire from the terrorists.

Headline / IDF & Security / Terrorism

Jordan Valley: Terrorists Shoot at Bus, Several Injured

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

After they ran, the terrorists' car caught on fire from their own firebomb material.

Travel / Ukraine

Israel Again Warns Against Traveling to Uman for Rosh HaShanah

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, also called on Jewish pilgrims to refrain from traveling to Uman this year due to fear of Russian attacks.

Arts and Entertainment / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Leftwing Filmmakers Call to Boycott Culture in the Shomron

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“I say to those artists who have turned to boycotts: get out of your fantasy worlds, and wake up to the reality of thriving Jewish communities in Judea of Samaria."

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Terrorism

Terrorists Attack Israeli Bus Near Shechem; No Injuries

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israeli security experts are warning that terrorism in the Samaria area has significantly increased in recent months, and is expected to continue to do so.

Gaza / Islamic Jihad

IDF Exposes Which Gazans Helped Islamic Jihad Fire Rockets Which Killed Gazans

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

These Gazans let Islamic Jihad launch rockets from their homes and property which killed and injured multiple Gazans.

Archaeology / Judea & Samaria

4,000-Year-Old Israelite Settlement Discovered in Binyamin

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“These discoveries are an answer to anyone who doubts the rightness of the way and our presence here and in all of Israel.”

Anti-Israel NGOs / Hamas / Terrorism / The Courts

Hamas Operative Sentenced to 12 Years After Diverting Aid Funds to Terror Group

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Shortly after being employed by World Vision, Mohammed El-Halabi began to use his position to benefit the Hamas terrorist organization

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Terrorism

2 Shechem Terrorists Surrender to IDF After Gun Battle

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

About after two hours of fighting, the father of one of the terrorists was brought to the site and using a bullhorn, called on his son to surrender.

Israeli Arabs / Jerusalem / Terrorism

Police Arrest 5 Arabs from Kever Shmuel HaNavi Lynching

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Present at the anti-Israel protest before the lynch were foreign activists and an MK for the Joint Arab List.

Elections / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset

Likud to Attorney General: Probe PA’s Interference in Israel’s Elections

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Likud’s petition, submitted to the Central Election Committee, stated that “a sovereign state cannot afford the external interference of a foreign and hostile entity in the election process for the Knesset.”

Judea & Samaria

Tel Aviv Mayor Slammed for Cutting Judea and Samaria Off Israel’s Map

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Gush Etzion Regional Council head Shlomo Ne’eman stated Tuesday that Huldai “refers to a line that is not relevant either to the reality on the ground or to the Israeli public consciousness.”

Bedouin / IDF & Security

Special Forces Thwart Attempts by Bedouins to Infiltrate IDF Base

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The police dispatched a drone, identified three suspects and a vehicle, and made the arrest.

Police and Crime

Police Capture Arab Car Thief Who Attempted to Ram Them 3 Weeks Ago

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arab car thieves from the PA have recently been involved in several lethal incidents.

Gaza / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Israel Grants Another 1,500 Work Permits to Gazan Arabs

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This new move comes just weeks after the ending of Operation Breaking Dawn against the Islamic Jihad in the Strip.

Islamic Jihad / Terrorism / United Nations (UN)

UN Team Visits Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorist in Prison

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Al-Sa’adi was arrested last week by Israeli Special Forces in a counterterrorism operation in Jenin

Uncategorized

IAF’s F-35s Fully Operational Again, Participated in Operation Breaking Dawn

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The fighter planes underwent extensive checks to eliminate the possibility of a malfunction in the plane’s ejector seat,

Government / Islamic Jihad

Jerusalem Clarifies: We Gave Nothing to the Islamic Jihad

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

While the Islamic Jihad achieved nothing, the IDF emphasized its satisfaction with meeting the objectives of the operation – causing significant damage to the Islamic Jihad’s chain of command.

IDF & Security / Terrorism

IDF Demolishes Home of 2 Terrorists Who Murdered 3 Israelis in Elad

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The demolitions were carried out after the petitions of the terrorists’ families to the High Court were rejected.

Gaza / IDF & Security / Islamic Jihad

Report: Islamic Jihad Rocket Kills Another 2 Gazans

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Between six to nine Gazans have been killed by rockets fired by Islamic Jihad since Friday.

Gaza / IDF & Security / Islamic Jihad / United Nations (UN)

UN Official Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Elimination of Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorist

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Within the first 180 seconds of the operation, fighter jets and drones targeted and killed 15 Islamic Jihad operatives, including Taysir al-Jabari, commander of the Islamic Jihad’s northern division.

Gaza / IDF & Security / Islamic Jihad / Terrorism

What is Operation Breaking Dawn About?

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Islamic Jihad threatened war after their chief in Jenin was arrested.

IDF & Security

Govt. Allocates NIS 3 M. For Children in Lockdown Near Gaza Strip Due to Islamic Jihad Threat

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“The reality that during the summer months children are locked in their homes just because they live in the Northern Negev region and surrounding Gaza, is unacceptable.”

Judea & Samaria / Terrorism

Hebron: Police Arrest 8 Terrorists for Shooting at Israelis during Wedding

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

On June 22, shots were fired at Israeli houses located in the Givat Gal neighborhood near the city of Hebron.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

New Record Set in Jewish Visits to Temple Mount

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Temple Mount Administration reported that 40,259 Jews went up to pray on the Temple Mount since the beginning of the Jewish year of 5782 in September.

IDF & Security

‘The Phoenix’: IAF Unveils New Advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Phoenix squadron will be the first to operate the “Spark,” a new and advanced aircraft, as part of the “Storm Clouds” array that will be established in the IDF.

IDF & Security / Terrorism

IDF Intercepts Terror Cell Infiltrating through Security Fence

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The terror cell had IDF military uniforms, ammunition, surveillance devices, and approximately NIS 80,000.

Archaeology / Fayyad Plan / Judea & Samaria / Palestinian Authority

PA Declares Hasmonean-Era Fortress in Samaria a National Archaeological Park

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA is continuing to destroy Tel Aroma, a Hasmonean-era fortress in Samaria which it seized in February 2020 and converted it into “a Palestinian tourist site.”

Judea & Samaria / News Briefs / Police and Crime / Terrorism

Israeli Forces Capture Terrorist After Firebombing of Kever Rachel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Border Police forces were waiting to ambush terrorists throwing rocks and Molotov Cocktails at Rachel’s Tomb.

Gaza / IDF & Security / Islamic Jihad

IDF on High Alert after Arrest of Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorist in Jenin

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Roads around Gaza have been shut down, as has train service, farming near the border, and the entry of Gazan workers into Israel.

Headline / Palestinian Authority / Terrorism

PA Doubles Salaries to Terrorists Who Murdered 12 People in Hebrew U and Halamish

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

One of the terror cells blew up the Frank Sinatra cafeteria of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and murdered nine people, including five American citizens, and injured over 80 others.

Government / Palestinian Authority / Terrorism

Israel Deducts NIS 600 M. from Tax Transfers to PA Over Terror Stipends

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

It's estimated that in 2021 the PA spent NIS 841 million ($270.75 million) paying rewards to terrorists.

Judea & Samaria / Terrorism

First Half of 2022: Arab Terrorists Committed Over 3,700 Attacks Against Israelis

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

SSF recorded 2,692 rock attacks, 577 Molotov cocktail attacks, 542 incidents of roadblocks with burning tires.

IDF & Security / Israeli Arabs / Jerusalem / News Briefs / Police and Crime / Terrorism

Israeli Soldier Injured in Counterterrorism Op Near Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Terrorists threw Molotov cocktails, stones, marble slabs, and heavy objects, and poured gallons of oil on the security forces from the roof of a mosque,

IDF & Security / Russia / Syria

Defense Minister Confirms: Russian Troops Fired at IAF Jets in Syria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IDF and the Russian military maintain a line of communication to prevent military clashes between the forces in Syria.

Archaeology / Judea & Samaria / Palestinian Authority

Arabs Vandalize Archeological Site of Samaria’s Ancient Capital

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The arson and vandalism at the site were revealed by a patrol of the Samaria Regional Council and Shomrim Al Hanetzach (Preserving Eternity), a watchdog group dedicated to protecting Israel’s archaeological treasures.

IDF & Security / Terrorism

IDF Demolishes Home of 2 Terrorists Who Murdered Israeli Guard in Ariel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The troops encountered rioters who threw rocks and burned tires. The forces responded with crowd control tools.

Hezbollah / IDF & Security

‘Heading Toward Confrontation’: Hezbollah Head Again Threatens to Attack Israel in September

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel has recently commenced actions to develop the Karish gas field in the area, and Hezbollah is now threatening war by September.

Iran

Report: IRGC Missile Engineer Assassinated in Iran

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

He is the latest Iranian scientist tied to the country’s weapons program to die of mysterious circumstances.

Gaza / Hamas / IDF & Security

Israeli Navy Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Weapons to Hamas from Egypt by Sea

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Navy boats approached the vessel and called on it to halt, and when he did not respond to their calls, the soldiers fired at it in accordance with open fire regulations.

Fayyad Plan / Judea & Samaria / Palestinian Authority

PA Giving Free Tractor Licenses to Arab Farmers Engaged in Illegal Takeover of Israeli Lands

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The European Union has shifted its support for the PA’s illegal activity from construction to agricultural takeover, which occupies the maximum area with minimum investment.

Aliyah / Geulah / Russia

‘Pathetic and Insulting’: Israeli Officials Angered by Russia’s Move to Ban Jewish Agency Activities

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Russian Ministry of Justice believes that the Jewish Agency “violated Russian law in its work.”

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Terrorism

IDF Captures Islamic Jihad Commander in Jenin, 11 Other Terror Suspects

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The arrests were made as part of Operation Wave Breaker, Israel’s counterterrorism operation following several deadly terror attacks that the country experienced in recent months.

Anti-Israel NGOs / Europe / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / PFLP / Terrorism

9 European Countries Announce They Will Continue Funding Orgs Tied to PFLP

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Belgium, France, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden release joint statement citing “insufficient evidence” to support the designation • U.N. threatens to blacklist Israel following report on deaths of Palestinian Authority minors.

Hezbollah / Israel / Lebanon

PM Yair Lapid to Lebanon: Restrain Hezbollah or We Will

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Before departing to France, Lapid warned Lebanon of the consequences of Hezbollah’s repeated attacks on Israel.

Archaeology / Palestinian Authority

PA Appropriates Another Israeli Heritage Site in Samaria, Causing Mass Damage to Archaeology

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The archaeological site of Sheikh Sha’ala, located in Area A under full PA control in Samaria, has recently been redecorated with a huge mast flying a PLO flag.

Antisemitism / Holocaust / Poland

Israel and Poland Restore Relations After Holocaust-Related Spat

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The apparent reconciliation process is taking place despite the fact that the seemingly offensive Polish law is still in place, and although Israel and Poland still disagree on Holocaust-related issues, specifically it’s legacy and history.

Anti-Israel NGOs / Boycott / BDS / US

BDS Orgs Argue How Much Antisemitism is OK

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The makers of the Mapping Project are hiding their identity.

Gaza / Hamas / Terrorism

Israel Dismisses Hamas’ ‘Cynical’ Claims About Deterioration in Health of Captured Israeli Civilian

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The security system believes that Hamas’ announcement is psychological warfare, possibly with the aim of pressuring Israel to release terrorists as part of a prisoner exchange before the government falls.

Government / Headline / Israeli Arabs / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Arabs Now Have to Prove Ownership Over Contested Property

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Mukhtar Protocol was used to establish ownership of land in Jerusalem based on the testimony of local village “experts,” instead of properly documented proof of ownership.

Israel / Lebanon / News Briefs

‘Formulating Constructive Directions’: Israel Discusses Gas Field on Border with Lebanon

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Lebanon is reportedly demanding additional 1,460 square kilometers from Israel’s economic water, in addition to the 860 square kilometers on which the discussions are already focusing.

IDF & Security / Media / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

‘Unfounded’: Israel Rejects Latest UN Inquiry into Death of Al Jazeera Reporter

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

DM Gantz once again called on the Palestinian Authority to “deliver the bullet that hit Shireen, to the State of Israel. That is what must be done in order to uncover the truth.”

Antisemitism / The Knesset

Knesset Adopts IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

37 nations and 865 entities around the world have adopted the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Hamas / Judea & Samaria

Hamas Embraces Arab Stabbed to Death During Confrontation with Israelis in Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A mob of Arabs attacked a group of Israelis who were on a walking tour in the vicinity of the city Ariel in Samaria.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran: Reports of Officials Killed in Parchin Military Complex due to ‘Sabotage’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Chief Commander of the IRGC Hossein Salami said last month that the IRGC will avenge the deaths of its members.

IDF & Security / Media / Palestinian Authority / Terrorism

IDF Rejects PA's Biased Inquiry into Death of Al Jazeera Reporter

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The round was designed and manufactured in the US. Both the IDF and the Arab terrorists use M4 rifles and even the same caliber bullets.

Business and Economy / Egypt / Europe / Israel

Israel to Export Natural Gas to European Union, Through Egypt

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This signing of the MOU is “another step on the way to Israel’s positioning as a natural gas power.” the Ministry of Energy stated.

IDF & Security / Iran

Israeli Experts: Iran Frustrated, ‘Counting Their Dead’, Seeking Revenge

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Chief Commander of the IRGC Hossein Salami said last month that the IRGC will avenge the deaths of its members.

Palestinian Authority / Police and Crime

Israel Police Arrest Palestinian Authority Officer, 30 Others, Involved in Illegal Arms and Drugs Trade

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Palestinian Authority officer who sold weapons to the agent wanted to ensure the weapons were sold to harm Jews.

Iran

More ‘Martyrs’ in Iran? IRGC Soldier and Scientist Die in Mysterious Circumstances

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Unit, died in a car accident in Khomein city on Sunday...

Boycott / BDS / European Union / Government / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Bennett Government Joins European Culture Initiative that Excludes Golan, Judea, Samaria and Parts of Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Head of the Samaria Council Yossi Dagan attacked the decision, saying that joining the fund “is a slap in the face to the country’s citizens and filmmakers” who live in the excluded areas.

Israeli Arabs / Police and Crime

34 Israeli-Arabs Killed in Crime-Related Violence in 5 Months

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

82% of the cases opened in 2021 against firearms offenders in Israel were committed by Arab Israeli citizens in Arab localities.

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Palestinian Authority / Terrorism

Hebron: IDF Confiscates NIS 1.1 Million in Terrorist Funds

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hamas uses the funds to finance its terror networks and terror attacks, encourage terrorism, and support the families of Hamas terrorists.

Israeli Arabs / Jerusalem / News Briefs / Police and Crime

Jerusalem: Cops Assaulted by Arab Mob, Barely Escape Lynch

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The police stated that two officers who were not on duty and another citizen who was with them in a civilian vehicle were violently attacked by suspects in the area of ​​the entrance to the Issawiya neighborhood and later in the French Hill neighborhood.

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