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IDF & Security / The Courts / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Court Extends Administrative Detention by 4 Months for Grandson of Rabbi Meir Kahane z'l

By Jewish Press News Desk

Meir Ettinger will remain in administrative detention for another four months, after six months in solitary confinement.

Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

BDS Not About Economics, but 'Demoralizing' Israel, Deputy Foreign Minister Tells Young Olim

By Jewish Press News Desk

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely urges young olim to help safeguard Israel’s Jewish identity to beat the "Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions" movement

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Terror Attack Foiled at Damascus Gate

By Jewish Press News Desk

The stabber was arrested with the assistance of a police dog.

Global / Antisemitism / News Briefs / The Knesset

Knesset Pays Tribute to former Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament Jo Benkow

By Jewish Press News Desk

Benkow, a Holocaust survivor and friend of Norway’s King Olav V, fought against Anti-Semitism and strongly criticized Norwegian leaders who expressed biased views toward Israel.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset

New Knesset Gun Lobby Advocates Wider Ownership

By Jewish Press News Desk

A significant percentage of terror attacks have been foiled by armed civilians and not by security personnel.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Shooting Attack at Sha'ar Shechem, Police Saved by Miracle

By Jewish Press News Desk

The attack happened just before 11 PM on Sunday. The terrorists attempted to shoot at a group of border policemen.

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

Terrorist Killed Near Mazmoriyah Checkpoint

By Jewish Press News Desk

A policeman on lookout duty spotted the armed terrorist running towards a group of policemen.

News Briefs / Obituaries

Rebbetzin Shifra Nebenzahl, Z"L

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rebbetzin Shifra Nebenzahl, the wife of HaRav Avigdor Nebenzahl Shlit"a has passed away over the weekend.

Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Court Rules Against Boy Who Sang Israel's National Anthem on Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

Fuah pointed out that he broke no laws, but the judge ruled that even freedom of expression and protection of our national symbols have limits.

IDF & Security / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Hareidi-Religious Rioters in Ashdod Block IDF Arrests With Violence

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hareidi-religious rioters in Ashdod used violence to prevent IDF military police from arresting a draft-dodger.

Syria / News Briefs / Obituaries

Bashar al-Assad's Mother Anissa Makhlouf Assad Dies at 86

By Jewish Press News Desk

The mother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad died Saturday in a Damascus hospital at age 86.

Haredim & Hassidim / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Judaism / Intifada

Arson Burns Holy Books at Givat Sorek, Near Karmei Tzur

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab terrorists have again burned sacred items belonging to the Jews of Karmei Tzur in Judea.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jewish Owned Car Tires Punctured in Abu Tor

By Jewish Press News Desk

The tires of three cars belonging to Jews were punctured and their windshields were smashed in Abu Tor, a mixed Jewish and Arab neighborhood in south-eastern Jerusalem, Israel Radio reported Monday afternoon. The cars were parked in front of a local strip mall. Police is investigating.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Terrorist Killed Near Selait

By Jewish Press News Desk

A terrorist was killed near the community of Selait, south of Tul Karem, around 6:50 AM on Monday.

Jewish / Politics / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem / Religion

Ultra-Orthodox MK: Women of the Wall Want to Expel God from the Kotel

By Jewish Press News Desk

"They want to expel the Divine Presence and the sanctity of the holiest place of the people of Israel."

US / Iran / News Briefs

Iran Awards Captors of US Sailors with Medals

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Revolutionary Guardss had said the patrol boats had entered Iranian territorial waters by mistake.

Jewish / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Richard Dreyfuss Playing Fellow New Yorker Bernie Madoff in ABC Mini-Series

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I am the logical person to play the role, I am clearly a New Yorker, I've made a career out of playing college-educated, Upper West Side Jewish men."

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt / Russia

EgyptAir Mechanic Suspected of Planting Bomb on Russian Jet

By Jewish Press News Desk

"He was told to not ask any questions and get the bomb on the plane."

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Givat Ze'ev Terror Victim's Condition Stabilized

By Jewish Press News Desk

He is currently out of surgery, unconscious and on a respirator.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Security Cam Footage From Givat Ze'ev Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The security camera from a restaurant near the attack last night in Givat Ze'ev caught the events leading up to the terrorist attack which left one man seriously wounded.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Terror Attack Near Givat Ze'ev

By Jewish Press News Desk

One person was seriously wounded in the burger restaurant at the Givat Ze'ev gas station.

Terrorism / News Briefs / France

French Justice Minister Resigns over Law Stripping Terrorists of Citizenship

By Jewish Press News Desk

French law already allows the government to revoke the citizenship of convicted terrorists who were born abroad.

IDF & Security / Politics / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Second Jewish Administrative Detainee Begins Hunger Strike

By Jewish Press News Desk

Both detainees have been moved last October to the security prisoners' section of the prison, where they are surrounded by Arab terrorists.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Obituaries

Woman Dies from Wounds from Beit Horon Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

Shlomit Krigman HY"D (24) was stabbed by the two terrorists yesterday.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Ambassador Shapiro Apologizing for Poor Timing

By Jewish Press News Desk

"If it hurt the Meir family or those mourning her, of course I regret that."

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

Beit Horon Grocery's Security Camera Captures Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

In this video, you can see the fast-thinking shopper in the grocery store blocking the terrorists from getting in, with nothing more than a shopping cart.

Israel / News Briefs

Peres Rushed to Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

Peres retained consciousness throughout the incident.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Vehicle Shot Near Dolev

By Jewish Press News Desk

Large military forces have arrived at the area and are searching for the shooter.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Terrorist Prematurely Explodes in Abu Dis

By Jewish Press News Desk

Due to the premature detonation only the terrorist died.

IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Kahane's Grandson on Hunger Strike

By Jewish Press News Desk

His attorney said he is being threatened every day by Palestinian prisoners.

Israel / Politics / UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Violent Mob of 20 Crash Former Shabak Head London Talk

By Jewish Press News Desk

Baroness Williams tweeted: “Appalled to hear reports of violent protests at Kings College Israel Society meeting yesterday. Totally unacceptable.”

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset

Herzog Accuses Netanyahu of Racism, Praises Rivlin

By Jewish Press News Desk

"President Reuven Rivlin is Begin's and Ze'ev Jabotinsky's most obvious disciple."

Politics / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Ayatollah Condemns Saudi Embassy Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Attacking the Saudi embassy … was really bad and harmed Iran and Islam," Khamenei was quoted as saying.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs

9 NJ Schools Evacuated Over Phone Threats

By Jewish Press News Desk

The evacuated schools are in Bergenfield, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Hackensack, Leonia, Tenafly and Teaneck.

Jewish / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Israeli Health Ministry: Abortion Rate Down

By Jewish Press News Desk

Half the pregnancy terminations in 2014 were in cases in which the conception was done under criminal circumstances.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs

Report: IDF May Have Detonated Gaza Terror Tunnel

By Jewish Press News Desk

However, according to the IDF Spokesperson's Office, IDF forces located and defused several explosive devices.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Intifada

Arab Workers Banned from Jewish Communities in Judea and Samaria Tuesday

By Jewish Press News Desk

The ban will be only on Arab entry into residential communities and not on those entering industrial areas.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Germany / North African States

Germany Cracking Down on North African Asylum Seekers

By Jewish Press News Desk

The German government says North African countries must take back rejected asylum seekers or kiss good bye any German development aid, the BBC reported. Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said North African leaders should be aware that migrants from their countries are accused of attacks on German women. Police detained 40 North African men in Duesseldorf […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / The Courts / Bedouin / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab Gets 3 Years for Joining ISIS

By Jewish Press News Desk

The sentences of three and four years are among the heaviest ever imposed in Israel for illegal association.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Arab Attempt to Stab Police in Shuafat thwarted

By Jewish Press News Desk

. He tried to escape, but they stopped him and transferred him to an interrogation.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Otniel Residents Allowed to Leave Their Homes

By Jewish Press News Desk

The search for the terrorist is continuing inside the Arab settlements near Otniel.

US / The Courts / Iran / News Briefs / Europe

When It Rains It Pours: Hague Claims Tribunal Orders US to Pay Iran $1.7 Billion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Leibovitch v. Kerry was looking to enjoin the Obama administration from releasing the $100 billion in frozen Iranian assets at the conclusion of the nuclear deal with Iran.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Terrorist Murders Woman Inside Her Home in Otniel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist entered an Otniel home and stabbed Daphna Meir to death in front of her children.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Aide to Chief Palestinian Negotiator Arrested for Collaborating with Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Under Palestinian law, the suspect could face the death penalty if found guilty of working with Israel.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Iran Releases Jason Rezaian +4 in Prisoner Exchange with Major Concessions

By Jewish Press News Desk

In exchange, the US will offer clemency to 7 Iranian prisoners and reportedly other very major concessions.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Supermarket Magnate Rami Levy Building $50 Million Mall Near Ramallah

By Jewish Press News Desk

The nearby neighborhoods of Beit Hanina and Shawafat have been a source of terrorism and rioting this year. But Levy believes this, too, shall pass.

Jewish / Politics / UK / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

London Ultra-Orthodox School to Shut Down for Being Too Jewish

By Jewish Press News Desk

The ultra-Orthodox school has the right to appeal the decision but has not yet done so.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Anti-Israel NGOs

Netanyahu Finally Lends Support to Shaked's Transparency Bill

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Sunday, US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro met with Justice Minister Shaked to express the Administration's concern about the transparency bill.

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

Knesset Ethics Committee: Arab MKs Not Obligated to Condemn Terror Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The committee rejected a complaint, in order to not limit the broad political freedom of speech enjoyed by Knesset members.

News Briefs / France / Aliyah / Geulah

Western European Aliyah at All Time High

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jews make up less than 1 percent of the population, but more than 50 percent of all attacks in 2014 were directed against them.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Stabbing Attempt, Bottle Thrown, Terrorist Dead in Sh'chem

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to reports, the terrorist initially threw a glass bottle at an IDF jeep.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

100,000 at Baba Sali's Yom Hilula

By Jewish Press News Desk

His Hilula was attended by many politicians and rabbis, including the freshly reappointed Minister of the Interior Aryeh Deri (Shas).

Iran / Antisemitism / News Briefs / The Knesset / United Nations (UN)

Knesset Speaker Calls on UN Chief to Condemn Iran's Holocaust Cartoon Contest

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The current President of Iran does not differ from his notorious predecessor, Ahmadinejad."

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Minor Arrested on Temple Mount for Saying Sh'ma Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu said he plans to stop the activity of the Morabitat on Temple Mount.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Anti-Israel NGOs / Judea & Samaria

Justice Minister Comes Down on Left-Wing NGOs Like Ton of Bricks

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Breaking the Silence — could you maybe break your own silence in this embarrassing affair?"

IDF & Security / Politics / News Briefs / Europe

Margot Wallström: Investigate Israeli Violence, Mum on Arab Stabbing

By Jewish Press News Desk

Liberal party leader Jan Björklund criticized Wallström's general attitude toward Israel, where she is currently persona non grata.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / ISIS

US Airstrike on ISIS Bank Destroys Millions in Cash

By Jewish Press News Desk

It is not clear if the blown up money was in US dollars, euros, or local dinars.

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

Female Terrorist Stopped in Naharia Cab

By Jewish Press News Desk

Following police search the suspect was apprehended and handed over to the Shabak.

Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Police Nab 'Uvda' Left Wing Activist at Ben Gurion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police issued a statement that the activist had been picked up on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a crime.

US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech

New Kosher Vegan, Gluten-Free Nut-Free, Soy-Free Brownies, Blondies

By Jewish Press News Desk

At last, a good-for-you treat that tastes good and won't send you into anaphylactic shock.

Israel / News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech

Hebrew U. Scientists Discover Way to Kill HIV Infected Cells

By Jewish Press News Desk

After two weeks of treatment, the infected cells were gone, and the virus was undetectable.

News Briefs / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem

Firefighters: B'Tselem Office Fire Caused by Short

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli social media can now delete their messages connecting the fire to the campaign being launched against the left-wing NGOs.

Jewish / Politics / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Update: B'Tselem's Jerusalem Offices Burn Down

By Jewish Press News Desk

Michael Ben Ari and Baruch Marzel, called on police to examine the possibility that B'Tselem itself set the fire as a way to divert public attention from its newly exposed record.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Fire at B'tselem's Jerusalem Office Building

By Jewish Press News Desk

There is at least one person trapped on the fourth floor.

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Media

Columbia Law School's Former Dean to Head America’s Voices in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Professor Schizer is already involved in bringing academics and legal experts to Israel several times a year for conferences organized by Columbia Law School’s Center for Israeli Legal Studies.

News Briefs / Europe / Interfaith Relations

Rome’s Chief Rabbi: Pope's Synagogue Visit 'Demonstration of Coexistence'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Pope Francis “will greet directly the greatest number of people possible,” the rabbi said.

Syria / Yemen / Houthis / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Arab League Sides with Saudis Against Iran's 'Provocations'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the Saudi government of attacking Iran's embassy in Sana'a, Yemen.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Kinneret Level Rises Above Red Line

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We have now marked a new line, the green line, which we are striving to reach. "

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Security Forces Apprehend Hamas Terror Cell in Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

The operatives were indicted for plotting murder and association with the Hamas terror organization.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem

IDF Destroys Home of Terrorist Who Murdered Aharon Bennett, Rabbi Nehemia Lavi

By Jewish Press News Desk

Halabi had come to Hagai Street in the Old City with the intent of stabbing Jews to death.

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

Tel Aviv Terrorist Found and Eliminated One Week After Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

Melhem opened fire on our forces with the Falcon sub-machine gun that was in his possession—and with which he carried out the murders on Dizengoff Street.

IDF & Security / US / Politics / News Briefs

Adelson Offered to Finance Iron Dome, Obama Politely Refused

By Jewish Press News Desk

Obama was thrown off his guard momentarily—“What?!” he asked.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Stabbing Attempt Foiled Outside Hebron, Terrorist Killed

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist tried to stab an officer of the IDF Givati Brigade.

Israel / Jewish / US / Global / News Briefs

Conference of Presidents, B’nai B’rith, American Hellenic Leaders to Visit Israel, Greece, Cyprus

By Jewish Press News Desk

The 12-member delegation will convene in Jerusalem from Jan. 10 to 13, then continue to Nicosia, Cyprus, Jan. 13 to 14, and wrap up in Athens, Greece, Jan. 14 to 18.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / France

Police Kill Suspect in Paris on Charlie Hebdo anniversary

By Jewish Press News Desk

A police robot used for bomb disposal is currently checking the body in the street.

News Briefs / Europe / Interfaith Relations

Jewish-Catholic Dialogue in Italy this Year to Focuse on Not Coveting

By Jewish Press News Desk

he problem with Do Not Covet is, of course, that it refers to something going on inside a person' skull.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs

16-Member Arab Cell Captured after Terrorizing Motorists on Route 443

By Jewish Press News Desk

Some of the suspects were previously arrested for similar terror activity, but returned to throwing Molotov cocktails shortly after their release.

Terrorism / Iran / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah / Gulf States / UAE

Bahrain Captures Terror Cell Linked to Iran, Nasrallah

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to Bahraini security, Hezbollah's Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah gave the cell $20,000.

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