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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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IDF & Security / US / Photo of the Day

IDF Troops, US Marines Conclude 2 Weeks of Training in Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“The exercise was another step in a collaboration between the IDF and MARCENT under the CENTCOM,” the IDF stated.

US / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

5 Visiting Democratic Congressmen Meet with Head of the Binyamin Regional Council

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The congressmen had just visited with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.

Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / European Union

EU Representative Pushes for PA Elections in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA and EU celebrated the inauguration of the new headquarters of the PA’s Central Elections Commission (CEC) in Ramallah.

The Courts / The Knesset

MK Haim Katz Indicted for Fraud, Will Only Pay a Fine

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

After waiving his parliamentary immunity, an indictment was filed against Member of Knesset (MK) Haim Katz.

Gaza / Hamas / The Courts / News Briefs / Europe

Czech Senate Calls to Investigate Hamas for Crimes Against Humanity

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Czech Senate officials have issued a call to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the Hamas terror organization.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

2 Suspects Indicted for Shooting at Senior Arab-Israeli Police Commander

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Police Commissioner Jamal Hakrush heads a special unit to fight crime in the Arab sector.

Israel / Travel / Coronavirus

New: Tourist Groups Can Enter Israel Without 3rd Vaccine

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

During the first seven days of their stay, the “unprotected” tourists in the group will perform a PCR test every 72 hours or present a negative result in an antigen test performed every 24 hours.

South America

Colombian President in Israel to Open Trade Office in Jerusalem, Promote Economic Ties

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Duque is accompanied by six ministers, including the ministers of defense, trade, health, agriculture, environment, and transportation, and is slated to meet with President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, and will participate in a number of economic events with an emphasis on increasing bilateral ties.

Police and Crime / Photo of the Day / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Jerusalem: 21 Arrested in Protests Over Death of Ahuvya Sandak in Police Chase

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The entrance to Jerusalem was stormy Saturday night when 21 demonstrators were arrested during protests following the death of Ahuvya Sandak when a police vehicle rammed the car he was in.

Jerusalem / Jordan

Exposed: Jordanian Association Collected NIS 2.9 M. for Renovation of Arab Homes in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Jordan’s Hayat FM radio, which sponsored the campaign and promoted it in the Arab media, said that the residents of the Old City “are the first line of defense for the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

Israel / US / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Haley, Pence, Warn Israel Not to Rely on Biden

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“Make no mistake about it, President Joe Biden has turned his back on Israel,” Pence told the Republican Jewish Coalition over the weekend.

IDF & Security

Israel Deploys ‘Sky Dew’ Defense System Up North

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The system will operate at high altitudes, providing detection and early warning capabilities for threats emerging from the north.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / Germany

Israeli Trophy Defense System Successfully Tested on German Tanks

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The system displayed a 90% interception rate, as well as accurate detection of the source of the fire, thus proving the success of integrating the system on the German tanks.

News Briefs / The Knesset

Knesset Begins Marathon Debate on State Budget; Votes Expected Late Wednesday

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Political pundits in Israel estimate that the Bennett coalition stands a chance at passing the budget in its final reading. The coalition has until November 14 to do so, or it falls by default.

Palestinian Authority / The Environment / Judea & Samaria

How the PA is Polluting Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA is the primary and almost sole environmental contaminator in Judea and Samaria in multiple facets.

Israel / Police and Crime

Eliezer Berland Arrested in 30-Year-Old Murder Case

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The total of suspects who have been arrested in the past two weeks in connection with the case is now nine.

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Police Complaint Filed Against Islamist Org Tied to Ra’am Party Over Terror Related Offenses

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The complaint alleges connections between Aid 48 and Hamas, meeting between the association members and terrorist elements, and a violation of the Anti-Terrorism Law that explicitly prohibits the transfer of financial assistance or property to a declared terrorist organization.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

PA Arab Terrorist Arrested for Setting Sukkahs on Fire, Planning Serious Attacks

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Suleiman entered Israel in January 2020 with a humanitarian permit as an escort for his mother, he then stayed to commit his terror attacks.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Social Media / Cyber

After Israeli Push, Telegram Blocks Iranian Hackers

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Telegram blocked the Black Shadow groups, which hacked personal information from Israeli sites hosted on CyberServe servers.

US / Politics / Jerusalem

Report: Democratic Congressmen Working to Prevent Reopening of Consulate in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A number of Democratic representatives have stated that they intend to act in the coming days and raise the issue with Biden in a number of ways, imploring him to reconsider the decision.

Israel / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN)

‘Shame on You!’ Israel’s Envoy Tears Up Human Rights Council Report at General Assembly

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“Since the establishment of the council 15 years ago, it has decided to blame and condemn Israel, not 10 times like Iran, or 35 times like Syria. No, the Human Rights Council has attacked Israel with 95 resolutions. Compared to 142 against all other countries combined.”

Headline / History / Jerusalem / Archaeology

Newly Discovered Documents of Yemenite Olim Testify to Jewish life in Jerusalem’s Kfar HaShiloach

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Original documents belonging to Yemenite Olim from the 1880s who lived in Kfar HaShiloach were recently discovered and brought to light.

US / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Biden Administration ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Israeli Construction Plans in Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Biden administration said it is “engaging with our Israeli partners at very senior levels conveying this message.”

Bedouin / Archaeology

6 Bedouins Busted While Digging for Gold Treasure at Archeological Site

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israeli law stipulates that causing damage to an antiquities site is a criminal offense for which the penalty prescribed by law is up to five years in prison.

Druze

Israel Announces First Druze City

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Ayelet Shaked announced on Tuesday her decision to change the municipal status of Maghar and turn it from a local council into a city, becoming the first Druze city in Israel, and possibly in the entire world.

IDF & Security / Syria / Hezbollah

IDF Warns Syrian Soldiers Against Cooperating with Hezbollah – Report

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IDF warned the Syrian Army soldiers that their “continued cooperation” with Hezbollah and the Syrian Army granting its permission for the Lebanese terror organization to be present in southern Syria will “bring you suffering and disaster.”

Featured / US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Message to Biden: Afghanistan Was Enough - Don't Touch Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

‘Jerusalem is Not Afghanistan’: New Coalition to Fight Opening US Consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinian Authority

Featured / Israel / Archaeology

Incredible Second Temple-Era Amethyst Seal Found Under the Kotel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The amethyst seal was discovered at The Sifting Project while examining soil samples from the base of the Western Wall.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Sovereignty

Bennett's Govt. Votes Down Law Protecting Israel’s Sovereignty in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The law would have imposed prison sentences for those working to remove Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Ministry of Defense Grants Legal Status to 4,000 Arabs Living in Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

COGAT emphasized that all the approved applications were done due to humanitarian considerations and that each application was subjected to the approval of the relevant security bodies in Israel.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Arab Murdered in North is 100th Victim in Arab Sector in 2021

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

About 90% of the suspects arrested for shooting and weapons offenses are Arab Israelis.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Company Building Mammoth Solar Project in Indiana, Largest Solar Field in US

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The solar field will ultimately produce 1.3 gigawatts of clean energy for about 200,000 homes.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem

Jerusalem: Border Policeman Seriously Wounded in Ramming-Terror Attack

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A terrorist driving a car arrived at the scene, ran over, and wounded one of the Border Policemen.

Headline / Jerusalem / Germany

EU, Germany Launch Program to ‘Maintain Palestinian Identity’ of Jerusalem Through Tourism

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

EU representative: "For us, East Jerusalem is part of the occupied Palestinian territory."

US / Government

On US Trip, Lapid Underscores Bipartisanship, Urges Alternative Plan on Iran

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Lapid began his diplomatic visit to Washington on Tuesday where he met with Vice President Kamala Harris, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

IDF & Security / Iran

Microsoft: Iran Hacked US and Israeli Defense Technology Companies

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Iran conducted the cyberattack “to enhance their contingency plans. Gaining access to commercial satellite imagery and proprietary shipping plans and logs could help Iran compensate for its developing satellite program.”

Terrorism / Government / The Courts / Islamists

Muslim High Court Nominee Facing Accusations of Terror Support

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Shai Glick, CEO of B’Tsalmo, stated, “We have yet to reach such a low: a judge who meets with supporters of terrorism.”

Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

Shomron Leader to UN Envoy After False Report: ‘Ensure Your Reports Are Credible and Not Anti-Semitic’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Dagan demanded that Wennesland withdraw unilateral accusations he made at the UN against Israelis living in Samaria.

The Courts / The Knesset

Former Arab MK Hanin Zoabi Convicted of Fraud and Forgery

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Balad party gave out fake receipts to hide that their election-related donations came from other sources.

Headline / Government / Palestinian Authority

Meretz Health Minister Leaves Corona Cabinet Meeting to Meet PA Chief Mahmoud Abbas

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Meretz minister of Health believed it was more important to meet with the head of the PLO than to sit in the cabinet meeting on the Coronavirus.

The Courts / Judea & Samaria

Despite Announcing No More Delays, High Court Again Postpones Removal of Illegal Khan Al-Ahmar Post

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Bennett’s coalition partners, including Ayelet Shaked, Zeev Elkin, Avigdor Liberman, and Yoaz Handel, were also very loud with their criticism of Netanyahu’s policy, but are doing exactly what he did, and for the same reason – a fear of a diplomatic clash with Europe.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israel Celebrates Professor Rabinovici’s Election to President of CERN Council

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, one of the world’s largest and most respected centers for scientific research.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

4 Israeli-Arab Murdered Over Weekend, 96 Since Beginning of Year

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

About 90% of suspects arrested for shooting and weapons offenses are Israeli-Arabs.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

‘Frightening’: FM Lapid Slammed for Blaming Netanyahu for Progressives’ Pressure in Congress

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid faced sharp criticism after claiming that that anti-Israel pressure in the US Congress by progressives was former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fault. Due to opposition from a number of Democratic congressmen, $1 billion worth of US aid for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system was delayed. Funding for Israel’s missile defense system […]

Anti-Israel NGOs / United Nations (UN)

Israel Celebrates Failure of 20th Anniversary Event of UN’s Durban Conference

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

No head of state spoke at the event, except the South African president who sponsored the rally.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Germany

Shomron Leader Calls to Stop Arab ‘Occupation’ of Area C After Germany Pledges €100 M. to Fund PA Projects

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The “real story” with these EU-funded projects is that they are part of the Fayyad Plan activity to take over Area C.

Headline / Terrorism / NY / Government

AOC Calls for Arms Boycott of Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s Ambassador accused Democratic New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of legitimizing Hamas’ “attacks against innocent civilians, as well as anti-Semitic lies.”

Israel / Coronavirus

Over 3 Million Israelis Get 3rd Booster Shot

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The third dose boosts the immunity of its recipients about tenfold compared to those who had received only two doses of the vaccine at least five months earlier.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

Israeli Security Forces Bracing for Uptick in Terrorism

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Shabak says they thwarted a major terror attack on Monday, but there is a gag order on the details.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Police Seize Over 430 Guns in Arab Sector Since Beginning of 2021

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

These numbers do not include perpetrators and weapons seized in the Jerusalem and Southern Districts.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon

IDF Thwarts Infiltration Attempt from Lebanon

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Lebanese army reportedly shortly afterwards arrested a Syrian man who was apparently trying to infiltrate Israel.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Islamic Jihad

IAF Bombs Hamas Targets in Response to Rocket Attack

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IAF bombed a Hamas underground rocket production workshop, a weapons storage site, a training facility, and a terror tunnel.

Israel / Coronavirus

For First in Months, COVID-19 Transmission Rate Slows in Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The drop in the R coefficient is the result of the administering of the third COVID-19 booster shot in recent weeks.

Politics / Government / The Courts / Bedouin

Just Like Bibi, Bennett-Lapid Govt. Seeks to Postpone Removal of Illegal Khan al Ahmar Post

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

After severely criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu for his inaction on the removal of the illegal Arab outpost of Khan al-Ahmar, Bennett is seeking to further postpone the evacuation, adopting the same line of the Netanyahu government.

US / Jerusalem

US Senate Delegation Visits Israel, Stresses Reopening of Jerusalem Consulate

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Democratic senators met with Herzog, Bennett and Lapid to push their message.

Featured / Israel / US / Travel / China

Israel Inaugurates Chinese-Operated Haifa Bay Port, Large Ships Can Now Dock

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The US warned that it would no longer be able to dock in the Haifa port if the Chinese took over managing it.

Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS

Ben & Jerry’s Israel to Israel's Competition Authority: Global Ben & Jerry’s Demand for Boycott Illegal

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

As part of Unilever's acquisition of Strauss Ice Cream, Unilever is allowed no say in the marketing of Ben & Jerry's in Israel, to avoid reducing competition.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas

Israel Captures Ventilation Equipment Meant for Hamas Terror Tunnels

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The shipment included filters, valves and even assembly instructions in Hebrew.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

PA Arab Arrested for Shooting Attack During Operation Guardian of the Walls

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

An IDF soldier was hit by two bullets, one in the helmet and another in the walkie-talkie he was carrying...

Government / The Environment / Jerusalem

Israeli Cabinet Approves $21 Million Assistance Plan for Jerusalem Hills Fire Damage

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The fires led to the evacuation of the communities of Beit Meir, Shoresh, Shoeva, Kisalon, Givat Yearim, Ramat Raziel, Tzuba and the medical facility at Eitanim, and caused extensive damage in the area.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Bennett Slammed for Gantz-Abbas Meeting, Right Fears Another Withdrawal

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The meeting with Abbas is “the most worrying development since the formation of the government. And it takes place a few hours after the return of Naftali Bennett to Washington”.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

4 Israeli-Arabs Murdered in Criminal Violence in 48 Hours; 81 Since Beginning of Year

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Data shows that Arab-Israelis are involved in about 57% of all murder cases, 55% of the attempted murder cases, 59% of the arson incidents, 45% of the robberies, and 26% of drug cases, despite being 20% of the population.

Police and Crime / The Environment / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Hills Fires Reignited

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The suspect is being investigated in connection with last week’s huge fires.

Jerusalem

Israeli Flag Flies Over Newly Purchased Home in Kfar HaShiloach

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The new building is situated near four housing complexes in the village that 15 Israeli families entered in April.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Gazan Terrorists Launch Arson Attacks on Israel, Causing At Least 8 Fires

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Firefighting forces were alerted to locations eight locations throughout the areas adjacent to the Gaza Strip

Headline / IDF & Security / US / Judea & Samaria

Netanyahu: In 2013, John Kerry Offered Israel to Adopt ‘Afghanistan Model’ with PA

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Kerry invited Netanyahu to take a secret visit to Afghanistan to see how the US had set up a local military force that could stand up alone against terrorism.

The Courts / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

State Plans to Uproot Israeli-Owned Vineyard in Samaria, Even Though Arab Ownership Claims Refuted

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The destruction is expected to uproot about 170 dunams of orchards and vineyards in the Shiloh Valley, which constitute about 40% of the agricultural activity of the Achiya Farm industries, which cultivates the land.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

Israel Calls for Intl. Action as Report Shows Iran’s Progress Toward Nuke Bomb

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Iran had used 257 g of uranium enriched up to 20% U-235 in the form of UF4 (uranium tetrafluoride) to produce 200 g of uranium metal-enriched up to 20% U-235.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

Israel Seizes 23 Tons of Chocolate Bars Intended to be Sold by Hamas in Gaza

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Short on cash, Hamas intended to sell the chocolate to finance their terror activities.

The Environment / Jerusalem

Fire Commissioner: This Worst Blaze in Jerusalem Area was Man Made

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Officials believe that the fire was created by humans, but it is yet unclear if this was an act of arson, and possibly terrorism, or the result of negligence.

Israel / Poland / Holocaust

Israel Up in Arms After Polish Parliament Passes Law Limiting Restitution of Property Lost in Holocaust

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated the US is “deeply concerned” by the law and urged Duda not sign the bill into law or refer the bill to Poland’s constitutional tribunal.

Boycott / BDS / On Campus / Education

High Court Rules BDS-Supporting Professor Can Receive Israel Prize

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Goldreich signed a petition on March 23 calling for a boycott of Israeli academic institutions in Judea and Samaria.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Israel Turning Blind Eye to Illegal Immigration, Report Shows

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The report reveals the comprehensive extent of the phenomenon of forgery and possession of forged documents and visas, mostly by illegal immigrants from Ukraine, Georgia, Russia and Moldova.

Police and Crime / Bedouin

Shin Bet Arrests 7 Bedouins for Attacks on Jews During Operation Guardian of the Walls

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

They allegedly took part in a number of riots and violent demonstrations in the south and center of the country and threw rocks at vehicles and police forces in May while IDF forces were engaged in a counterterrorism operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Israel / Europe

Israel Sends Further Aid to Fires Plagued Greece

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Greece is experiencing its worst heatwave in more than 30 years and in the last 10 days, more than 56,000 hectares have been burnt in hundreds of fires.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Israeli Arab Minister: Israel in Contact with Saudi Arabia on Iranian Threat

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have diplomatic relations, although reports have resurfaced in the past suggesting cooperation against Tehran.

Israel / Europe

Israel Sends Firefighters to Greece to Aid in Extinguishing Mass Blazes

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Greece is experiencing its worst heatwave in more than 30 years and in the last 10 days, more than 56,000 hectares have been burnt in hundreds of fire.

Headline / US / Travel / Coronavirus

Israel Adds US, 17 Other Countries to COVID-19 High Risk List

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Health Ministry data show that 141 Israelis infected with coronavirus returned from the US from end of June to end of July, constituting 0.24% of all returnees.

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