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Jewish / News Briefs / Religion

AJC Critical of New Vatican Document on Catholic-Jewish Relations

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rosen expressed disappointment that the new document fails to acknowledge "the centrality that the Land of Israel plays in the historic and contemporary religious life of the Jewish people."

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

Leader of 80s 'Jewish Underground' in Serious Condition following Shooting Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to Arab media sources, dozens of Arabs were injured Wednesday night in clashes with Israeli security forces that stormed the city of Tulkarem in Samaria following the attack.

NY / News Briefs / Chessed and Tzedaka

UJA-Federation of New York Wall Street Dinner Raises Record-Breaking $27 Million

By Jewish Press News Desk

Special guest Nir Barkat, mayor of Jerusalem, thanked UJA-Federation for its continued support in tough times.

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

Local Government Security Chairman Demands Keeping Arabs Off Key Roads

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The right of innocent Israeli citizens to live supersedes the right to convenience of sectors that produce murderous attacks."

Politics / News Briefs

A First: Bayit Yehudi Female MK in Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee is one of the two most important permanent committees, along with the Finance Committee.

Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs / Religion / Judaism

Rosh Yeshiva of Ponovezh Hospitalized at Sheba Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Leibowitz, rosh yeshiva of Ponovezh in Bnei Brak, is hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center.

Terrorism / Jewish / News Briefs / Europe

Danes Vote Jew Who Died Defending his Synagogue 'Man of the Year'

By Jewish Press News Desk

The event shocked the Copenhagen Jewish community, and shook all of Denmark.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Terrorists Threw 4 Molotov Cocktails at Vehicles on Rt. 443

By Jewish Press News Desk

The ability of Arab terrorists to gain free access to Route 443 offers them the freedom to plot complex operations.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jewish / Government / News Briefs / Settlements

Duma Village Arson Suspects Not Allowed to Light Hanukkah Candles

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dozens of the comrades of the Shabak detainees demonstrated in front of the Magistrate's Court with signs reading "Stop the Abuse of Jews," and "Fight Against Terrorism Not Against Jews."

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Turkey / Russia

Turkish Air Force Back to Patrolling Syrian Border

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ankara is planning a major joint Air Force operation with the US against ISIS.

IDF & Security / Politics / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Appoints Rabbi Drukman's Student as Next Mossad Chief

By Jewish Press News Desk

With Cohen's appointment, three of Israel's top security officials — the heads of Mossad, Shabak and Police — are now observant Jews.

Terrorism / Global / News Briefs / Islamists / Science and Tech

December 11 Is Anonymous 'Trolling Day' against ISIS

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We are the majority and with our strength in numbers we can make a real difference. We will mock them for the idiots they are."

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

Update: Terror Attack Near Tomb of the Patriarchs

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Israeli was stabbed in the chest by an Arab terrorist in Hebron.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs / Settlements

Ha'aretz: A Pressured Shabak May Use Torture to Extract Confessions in Duma Arson

By Jewish Press News Desk

The newspaper dedicated to turning Israel "as progressive as possible in the area of human rights" on Monday came close to endorsing torturing Jewish suspects.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Two Arrested for Temple Mount Prayers

By Jewish Press News Desk

One of the arrested men was praying for a sick person to get well.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Update: School Guard Attacked in Afula

By Jewish Press News Desk

The attackers have escaped, police believe the attack was criminal.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Islamists / Settlements

Hillary Still Won't Condemn Islamic Radicals But Has No Such Qualms about the Jewish Ones

By Jewish Press News Desk

She referred to radicals "across the nation" rather than use the J word, but it was clear which Abrahamic nation she was describing.

Elections / News Briefs / France

Le Pen's National Front in Historic Election Victory

By Jewish Press News Desk

Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration party appears on the way to its best result since it was founded by Marine's father, back in 1972.

Politics / The Courts / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Egypt

Egypt to Appeal Arbitration Ruling, Halts Negotiations on Importing Israeli Gas

By Jewish Press News Desk

Both IEC and EMG turned to international arbitration after Egypt in 2012 disconnected the gas pipeline in the Sinai, effectively killing a 20-year agreement.

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

AG Weinstein: We'll Act Against Anyone Attacking a Neutralized Terrorist

By Jewish Press News Desk

The damage being inflicted on the terrorist is comparable to the damage the terrorist was about to cause.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Update: Ramming-Stabbing Attack in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three people are being treated, following the terror attack.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

IDF Raids Two Arab Hebron Shops that Print Incitement

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF raided two Hebron printing houses Saturday night and confiscated equipment that was used by Hamas supporters. The Palestinian Authority is supposed to responsible for tearing apart the terror infrastructure in Hebron and other urban Area areas in Judea and Samaria.

News Briefs / Canada

Weapons Found in Crashed Car in Toronto

By Jewish Press News Desk

The driver left behind a machine gun, pistols, silencers and "religious materials".

Terrorism / UK / News Briefs

Multiple Stabbings in London Underground Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

3 people were stabbed by a man in an east London subway station.

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

Ramming Attack near Ofra

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two IDF soldiers were lightly injured in a ramming attack near Ofra in the Binyamin region, just at 3 PM on Friday. The terrorist has been killed, and his car drove into (onto) a tree.

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

UPDATE: Arabs Stole Body of Soldier Stabber, IDF Chasing

By Jewish Press News Desk

An IDF soldier was stabbed in the neck during a riot in the Arab village of Aboud.

Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs / Turkey / Russia

Rabbi Moishe Sternbuch: When Russia Occupies Istanbul Moshiach Is Here

By Jewish Press News Desk

"After all, it's hard to understand how a country like Turkey begins a war and even refuse to say they're sorry. Er iz a meshuginer (Erdoğan is crazy)."

Terrorism / Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Hanukkah Miracle: High Court Returns to Prison Eight Terrorists Freed in Shalit Deal

By Jewish Press News Desk

Justice Elyakim Rubinstein argued in a dissenting view that the state should return them to prison for only a few years.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Netanyahu Eulogizes Sandy Berger

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu expressed his sorrow Thursday morning on the passing of former U.S. National Security Adviser Sandy Berger. He said in a statement: I had the opportunity to work closely with Sandy in the 1990s, when he served as National Security Adviser to President Clinton. I was always impressed with his intelligence and […]

Politics / Government / News Briefs

Suspending MK Hazan for One Month Spells Rocky Times for Netanyahu Coalition

By Jewish Press News Desk

"You can't expect him to sit outside the plenary for long hours in the coming weeks and to come in just to raise his hand."

Politics / Government / The Courts / Elections / News Briefs

Court Rules Netanyahu Must Provide Account of Conversations with Sheldon Adelson

By Jewish Press News Desk

The PM's office claimed that "the information would expose the Prime Minister's relationship with his personal friends," which are Netanyahu's private affair.

Terrorism / Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Israeli Court: Praise for Terrorists Not Incitement

By Jewish Press News Desk

The judge agreed that "some of the posts may be sufficient to establish a suspicion of a violation of the prohibition against publishing praise to acts of violence."

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Egypt

Wiesenthal Condemns Egyptian Official's Blaming Israel for Paris Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

Samuels urged the Foreign Minister to "condemn the absurdity of Ashour's statement and immediately withdraw him from UNESCO and from foreign service."

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Iraq

Iraq Launching New Offensive to Retake ISIS Stronghold Ramadi

By Jewish Press News Desk

There is a $6,000 tax ISIS collects from any local wishing to flee, making an escape from the war difficult for most.

Syria / News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanon-al Nusra Prisoner Exchange Has Begun

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Red Cross also received the body of one of the Lebanese soldiers killed last year.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Stabbing in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The wounded man walked into a local bakery, where they then called for help.

Jewish / Politics / News Briefs / Russia

'Kosher Russia' Party Ready to Hit Parliamentary Elections

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to party chairman Smirnov , 20% of the party candidates will be Jews — and he hopes they can attract 10% of the Russian voters.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Jewish Genome Event Explores Tracing our Jewish Identity to our DNA

By Jewish Press News Desk

When we analyze genomes of Jewish people, we are able to observe their unique history that includes their Levant heritage.

Terrorism / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs

Police, Shin Bet, Promise Dramatic Development in 'Jewish Terror' Case

By Jewish Press News Desk

So the countdown begins: will police and the Shin Bet deliver real, live Jewish terrorists, complete with hard evidence against them?

IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Document Reveals IDF Collaboration with B'Tselem in Investigating Soldiers

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Military Advocate General and B'Tselem have maintained "a productive dialogue with the common interest of enforcement in respect of complaints against IDF soldiers."

Jewish / News Briefs / Media / Religious & Secular in Israel

Peace Now Chief's Attempt to Close Religious-Secular Gap Ripped by Leftists

By Jewish Press News Desk

When the Karov La'lev people said their criticism was directed at religious Israelis, one Facebook user was irate: "Did we watch the same film?"

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Update: Woman Wounded in Second Jerusalem Stabbing, Suspect Captured [photos]

By Jewish Press News Desk

A bus driver jumped from his bus and pulled the woman to safety, The terrorist ran into a nearby building, a search is ongoing.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Update: Terrorist Killed in Jerusalem's Old City, Policeman Wounded, Children Saved

By Jewish Press News Desk

The policemen engaged the terrorist just as a group of 20 Jewish schoolchildren were passing by, and it appears a much worse attack was averted.

News Briefs / France / Islamists

Arabic Writing Found Inside 4 EasyJet Fuel Panels

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Arabic writing was found written on fuel panels of 4 planes in a French airport.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Islamists

A Misquoted MK Michael Oren Analyzes President Obama

By Jewish Press News Desk

Oren said that it’s the president’s right to bring into the White House a different worldview that’s unlike his predecessors.

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

Ramming Attack in Beit Ummar near Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

According to a report local Arabs began throwing rocks at the arriving ambulances.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

New 'Riot Kits' Help Protect Soldiers and Police from Terrorists

By Jewish Press News Desk

The kits' modular design allows soldiers and police to deal with terrorists armed with knives, guns and firebombs.

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

Terrorist Killed after Injuring 2 in Ramming Attack on Dead Sea Highway

By Jewish Press News Desk

The attack happened at the bus stop next to Kfar Adumim, in the direction of the Dead Sea.

IDF & Security / Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs

'Breaking the Silence' Regret Use of their Work Against Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We were deeply disappointed to come across this video in which our soldiers’ testimonies were not only misused, but also severely distorted."

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Canada

Canada to Give Priority in Entry to Gay Refugees, Banning Single Straight Men

By Jewish Press News Desk

At least for this coming group of asylum seekers, straight males are automatically disqualified.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / News Briefs / Settlements

Yesha Council, Leaking Central Command Chief Meeting Ends in Lovefest

By Jewish Press News Desk

Numa has been battered severely by much of the media in Israel on Thursday, as well as by social media.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Business and Economy / Judaism

New Jersey Businesswoman Launches ‘Give18’ for Victims of Terror

By Jewish Press News Desk

The CEO of Ora's Amazing Herbal found that starting a campaign to help victims of terror was as satisfying as starting her own business.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine"

A Blockade on Ramallah [photos]

By Jewish Press News Desk

For reasons unknown, armed and masked Arabs blocked the exit from Ramallah/Kalandia to Jerusalem today.

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

Meet the Anonymous IDF Source for Left-Leaning News: Maj. Gen. Roni Numa

By Jewish Press News Desk

Numa's earlier fiasco took place in early August, when he was the anonymous IDF source who leaked to the media about "Jewish terrorists" who allegedly burned down a home in Duma village. No arrests have been made.

Terrorism / Politics / UK / News Briefs

Cameron Pushing Reluctant Parliament on UK Bombing ISIS in Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

Cameron lost a House vote in 2013 on UK military action in Syria and since then he has avoided another vote on Syria which he is not certain he can win.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

IDF Recommends Giving Palestinian Authority Weapons and Freeing Prisoners

By Jewish Press News Desk

The recommendations were formulated at the IDF headquarters and were sent to the political leadership for confirmation.

IDF & Security / Jewish / US / News Briefs

200 North American Lone Soldiers and New Olim to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

Former Lone Soldier from NY and Raanana restaurateur Idan Ianovici to cater special Thanksgiving dinner.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Gunfire in Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

A car was hit near the Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Politics / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs

Court Bans 'Breaking the Silence' NGO Lecture in Be'er Sheva

By Jewish Press News Desk

Local right wing groups planned to demonstrate in front of the pub and police were afraid that the event would develop into violent confrontations.

News Briefs

Wounded Hostages, Children in Northern France near Belgian Border

By Jewish Press News Desk

Local news outlets reported children were among the hostages at a local gas station in Roubaix. .

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / Hezbollah

Report: IAF Attacked Assad, Hezbollah Outpost

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Qalamun Mountains, near the Lebanese border, are a major transit area for the Hezbollah fighters and their logistical equipment moving to and from Syria.

Syria / News Briefs / Russia

Turkey Downs Russian Jet on Syrian-Turkish Border

By Jewish Press News Desk

In October, NATO announced it was removing its Patriot air defense system from Turkey, despite protests from the Turkish government.

Terrorism / Syria / US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Kerry Promotes 'Three-Pronged Strategy' to Defeat ISIS

By Jewish Press News Desk

He stated: “I have no doubt whatsoever that ... they are going to be defeated.”

Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Austrian, German Jews Become Active in Blocking Muslim Migrants

By Jewish Press News Desk

German NGO Pro Asyl criticized those comments, saying it was unfortunate that a Jewish group was sharing the same position as a conservative Bavarian party.

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

Terrorist Killed in Shomron Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

An attempted terror attack was near the Bahad 3 IDF base.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

PLO Official Proud of his Toddler Who Sings 'Daddy, Buy Me a Machine Gun'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Tirawi explained that these songs, supporting Martyrdom-death and the wish to kill "Zionists," express the "sense of belonging to the homeland."

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

IDF Rejects Dividing Arabs and Jews at Bloody Gush Etzion Intersection

By Jewish Press News Desk

It may turn out that, as is the case whenever the authorities are too cowardly to do what is needed, the sleeves will cause more harm than good at Gush Etzion Junction.

Politics / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Germany

Berlin's KaDeWe Returns Israeli Products to Shelves

By Jewish Press News Desk

"in this matter, which was about a European Union recommendation, we acted too quickly and insensitively."

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Boy Arrested for Saying "Shema" Prayer

By Jewish Press News Desk

Avraham Fuah said the prayer out loud while on the Temple Mount.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Pollard's First Wife Suing Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Anne Pollard, the "forgotten" Pollard who was jailed along with her husband Jonathan but for a shorter time, is suing the Israeli government for millions of dollars for allegedly abandoning her. Anne Pollard served 3 years and 4 months in prison, out of a five-year term, while her husband's life sentence in jail was curtailed […]

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

Jew Rams Terrorist!

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Arab woman was trying to stab Jewish pedestrians.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

BREAKING: Kiryat Gat Terrorist Caught

By Jewish Press News Desk

Some 250 policemen were involved in the search that lasted over 4 hours.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Contact Lost with Israeli Communication Satellite Amos 5

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Amos 5 was built by a Russian manufacturer, while the four earlier Amos satellites were built by Israel Aerospace Industries.

Terrorism / Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Israeli Educator among Victims of Al Qaida Mali Hotel Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

Relatives of Ben-Halal said on Saturday that his body had been identified by a Mali government minister who worked with him.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Sharansky Mourns the Death of Ezra Schwartz

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Jewish Agency for Israel mourns the death of Ezra Schwartz, a student at Yeshivat Ashreinu in Beit Shemesh and a participant in Masa Israel Journey, who was murdered in Thursday's Palestinian Authority terror attack in Gush Etzion. Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky spoke to Ezra’s family and expressed deep condolences on behalf of The […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

2 Arabs Arrested on Bus to Karnei Shomron, Possible Terror Attack Foiled

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF received a security tip that the Arabs were on their way to commit a terror attack.

Terrorism / Politics / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Meretz Leader Wannabe Blames Right for Tel Aviv Synagogue Murders

By Jewish Press News Desk

There's still quite a gap between the Meretz position urging more talking and Hamas's urging more Jew killing.

Jewish / News Briefs / Europe / Religion

Pope to Visit Rome’s Synagogue in January

By Jewish Press News Desk

Pope Francis will pay a visit to the Great Synagogue in the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.

Israel / US / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / France / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu's Circle Fear Obama's Revenge after Election Day

By Jewish Press News Desk

French Foreign Minister Fabius said, “Our American friends ... are maybe more open [to a Security Council resolution on Palestinian statehood] than before.”

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / France

Mastermind of Paris Attacks Killed, French Intelligence Confirms

By Jewish Press News Desk

The fugitive terrorist was hiding north of Paris when the massive force stormed the building.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Iron Dome Launch Following Rocket Alert (But No Rocket?)

By Jewish Press News Desk

Iron Dome successfully launched, but it is unclear if it hit anything.

Terrorism / Elections / News Briefs / France / Islamists

Le Pen Frightens Jews as FN Regional Elections Victory Looks Certain

By Jewish Press News Desk

Experts predict Marine Le Pen will be in the runoff election in May, 2017, but it's not certain Hollande will have gathered enough votes to qualify.

Terrorism / Syria / Politics / News Briefs / France

ISIS Capital Bombed Heavily in Retaliation for Paris

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Raqqa is getting pummeled again tonight. One cannot help but suspect that the Armée de l'air has taken the gloves off..."

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