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Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Ministry of Education Hands Out Pepper Spray to Jerusalem Female Employees

By Jewish Press News Desk

The female employees at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education approached security to please provide them with the means to defend themselves.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Hebrew U Students Caught Carrying Knives

By Jewish Press News Desk

So far, in all these cases the students were cleared of suspicion of terrorism.

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

Microsoft Buys 5th Israeli Company of the Year

By Jewish Press News Desk

Microsoft really does love Israel. The computer giant is about to buy Israeli cyber security company Secure Islands for $100-150 million, Globes reported Thursday. The purchase will be Microsoft's fifth this year and the third cyber security company. Secure Island's technology allows tracking an organization's documents through the Internet, Earlier this year, Microsoft bought the […]

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Beit Shemesh - Terrorists Tried to Get on School Bus Before the Synagogue

By Jewish Press News Desk

The two terrorists first tried to enter a school bus, then another bus , and then stabbed a Jewish man as they instead tried to enter a synagogue.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Police Refuse to Serve in East Jerusalem Despite Bonus Pay

By Jewish Press News Desk

At the Public Security Ministry they point the finger at the Ministry of Finance.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

German Chancellor: Jewish Life in Judea and Samaria 'Counter-Productive'

By Jewish Press News Desk

She also said the Palestinians must condemn "everything constituting the support of terror."

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religion

Bayit Yehudi Minister Threatening to Resign over Temple Mount Status Quo

By Jewish Press News Desk

So far, none of Netanyahu's decisions has led to the departure of the Bayit Yehudi party or Ariel's T'kumah faction from the government.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Abbas to Ban Ki-moon: Netanyahu Misleading on Al-Aqsa Status Quo

By Jewish Press News Desk

He called on Israel to observe scrupulously the rules guiding the Temple Mount.

Israel / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Rocket Alert

By Jewish Press News Desk

6:59 PM Rocket fell in open area. No injuries or damage reported. 6:52 PM Rocket Alert: Gaza Border

The Courts / News Briefs / France / Islamists

Marine Le Pen Claims French Government Persecution in 'Muslim Occupation' Trial

By Jewish Press News Desk

Is it Islamophobia when French motorists become irate when their streets are blocked by kneeling Muslims and they only get an hour for lunch?

Hamas / Government / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Israel, Local Jews, Enraged by Hamas Leader Official South Africa Visit

By Jewish Press News Desk

The South African Zionist Federation said that the ideology, values, aims and strategies of Hamas are diametrically opposed to the ANC's.

Terrorism / News Briefs

2 Terrorists Killed in Hebron after Stabbing Attempt

By Jewish Press News Desk

Beit HaShalom (Hebrew: House of Peace), also known as Beit HaMeriva (House of Contention), is a four story apartment building located in the H-2 Area of Hebron, under Israeli control.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Netanyahu Setting Sights on Israeli Air Force One

By Jewish Press News Desk

The revamped aircraft will both perform aerial refueling and transport 200 troops and 60 tons of cargo, in addition to flying the PM around.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Russia

Report: 26 Dead Russian Marines Transported from Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Russian fleet has registered mass incidents of infectious diseases of Armed Forces personnel in Syria

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

Roads Closed Efrat - Karmei Tzur

By Jewish Press News Desk

Highway 60 in Judea is closed in both directions between Efrat and Karmei Tzur.

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

Soldier Stabbed in the Mt. Hebron Region

By Jewish Press News Desk

An IDF soldier was stabbed and lightly wounded in the Mt. Hebron region Tuesday; the terrorist is dead.

IDF & Security / Jewish / News Briefs / Intifada

Rabbi Sherki: Dealing with Terrorism by Learning More Torah? Nonsense, Learn Krav Maga

By Jewish Press News Desk

"It is obvious that we must always strengthen the study of Torah and fear of Heaven, but it's beside the point."

Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Police Evacuates Arab Squatters from Historic Silwan Yemenite Synagogue

By Jewish Press News Desk

The process of returning to the historic synagogue in Silwan, east Jerusalem, is complete, after police cleared the Arab squatters.

Politics / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Knesset to Enact Preferential Treatment to Judea & Samaria Products

By Jewish Press News Desk

The proposal grants preference to products from Judea and Samaria in acquisitions carried out with the Knesset budget.

Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Intifada

Hidden Knife/Comb Found on Arab at Checkpoint

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arabs are looking for new ways to smuggle their knifes past security.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Allegation: Bronfman's Daughter Hacked Dad's Emails, Hillary's

By Jewish Press News Desk

NXIVM has been called both a successful executive coaching program and a cult organization.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

IDF Golani Soldier Dead in Be'er Sheva Central Bus Station Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

An IDF Golani soldier is dead, 11 other people are wounded after a single terrorist attacked the Be'er Sheva central bus station Sunday night.

Terrorism / Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Cohen Soldier to Chief Rabbi: Can I Give Priestly Blessing after Killing Terrorist?

By Jewish Press News Desk

The soldier told the rabbi that he is a Cohen-Jewish priest and that he shot dead a terrorist in Jerusalem.

US / Politics / Global / News Briefs

Obama, West, Ready to Lift Iran Sanctions

By Jewish Press News Desk

Iran's Foreign Minister and the European Union's foreign policy chief issued a joint statement, calling for speedy implementation of the deal.

Terrorism / Israel / Politics / News Briefs

NGO Monitor: 'Excessive Force' Campaign Criminalizes Israel's Self Defense

By Jewish Press News Desk

This theme is reminiscent of accusations against the IDF for using a "disproportionate" response during the 2014 Gaza war.

Jewish / US / Global / News Briefs

JDate and JSwipe Get Married

By Jewish Press News Desk

Spark Networks and Smooch Labs had previously been in litigation and with this transaction both parties have mutually agreed to drop their respective cases.

Israel / NY / News Briefs / Holocaust

NY Mayor de Blasio Visiting Yad VaShem

By Jewish Press News Desk

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is visiting Yad VaShem Sunday during his two-day tour in Israel for the 30th International Mayors Conference. He will be joined by approximately 40 other international mayors participating in the conference. Mayor de Blasio will tour the Holocaust History Museum, participate in a memorial ceremony in the Hall […]

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

U.S. Air Force and IAF in Join Exercise

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Air Forces of the United States and Israel began the bi-annual Blue Flag joint exercise Sunday at the Ovdat Air Force Base in northwest of Eilat. The joint drill reflects the ongoing American-Israeli cooperation, regardless of the exaggerated "bitter relationship" between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama. The exercise, which includes other […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Trying to Breach Gaza Border, Arabs Sustain Fewer Casualties than Last Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three Arabs were killed and at least 100 others were injured as Israeli forces opened fire at rioters attempting to breach the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on Friday.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

IDF Givati Soldier Stabbed in Fourth Hebron Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

A soldier from the IDF Givati Brigade was stabbed in Hebron Saturday night. The terrorist was neutralized.

Terrorism / Israel / Middle East / Levant / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Facebook Refusing to Delete Arab Hate Messages

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Arabic opening paragraph urged readers to send this message to the pages of soldiers and settlers.

Politics / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

54% of Israeli Arabs: Arab MKs Do Not Represent Us

By Jewish Press News Desk

Listening to Arab Knesset members, it seems that they are dealing exclusively with the Palestinian issue, and not at all with the everyday problems of their sector.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

3 Terrorists Neutralized in 3 Stabbings Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Arab terrorists were busy on Shabbat, but our forces and civilians were ready and prepared.

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

Faux(?) Journalist Terrorist Stabs IDF Soldier

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist disguised himself as a journalist to get close to the soldier.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Air Force Surveillance Flights Soar during Wave of terror

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli Air Force has carried out approximately eight times more intelligence and surveillance flights than it usually does since the recent wave of Palestinian Authority and Israeli Arab terror. "We usually fly 2 or three times a week, but last week, there were four or five every day," said deputy IAF commander told the […]

Israel / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media / Islamists / Religion

Protests Lead to Removal of Hamas Incitement from Social Media

By Jewish Press News Desk

Protests from various American Jewish organizations have led to the removal of Hamas incitement from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Simon Wiesenthal Center's Rabbis Marvin Hier and Abraham Cooper urged the public to report hate sites on social media platforms which are fueling the current spate of attacks in Israel. The rabbis also denounced: Unfair […]

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Portland Synagogue Defaced by Hate Messages

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Kaplan said that after the graffiti had been discovered, around 7 AM Wednesday, a coat of paint was applied to cover it.

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

IDF to Demolish Homes of 7 Terrorists who Murdered Jews

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF has informed the families of terrorists who recently murdered Israelis that their homes were slated for demolition.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Intifada

Gaza Terrorists Fire on IDF

By Jewish Press News Desk

Terrorists from southern Gaza fired on Israeli soldiers on patrol Wednesday morning, the second straight day that Arabs have used live fire. No one was injured, and no damage was reported. On Tuesday, Arabs breached the security for the third time n a week, and at least one shot was fired at the jeep of […]

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Warning Graphic: Video of Geula Terrorist Neutralized

By Jewish Press News Desk

A bystander caught the scene on film of the terrorist on Malchei Yisrael Street in Jerusalem being neutralized.

IDF & Security / Druze / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Arab Terrorists Attack Israeli Drivers in Upper Galilee

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab terrorists targeted Israeli drivers in stone-throwing attacks in Upper Galilee on Monday night.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education

School School Trips to Jerusalem Canceled Due to Terror Wave

By Jewish Press News Desk

Most school trips in Israel planned for Jerusalem have been canceled due to the current wave of terror.

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

3 Stone-Throwers Arrested in Haifa

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three Arab teens were arrested in Haifa Monday afternoon for throwing stones at motorists traveling in the center of the city.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Terrorist Shot at Kever Rachel

By Jewish Press News Desk

A terrorist that threw a firebomb at Rachel's Tomb was shot by IDF troops and critically injured.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Update: Taxi Driver Overpowers Arab Attacker in Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

Initial reports say that a female Arab terrorist tried to stab a taxi driver in Tel Aviv.

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

Video of Arab Terrorist Stabbing Border Policeman

By Jewish Press News Desk

Security footage of the attack and subsequent neutralization of the terrorist.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Rocket Launch, No Alert

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rocket landed in an open area in the Eshkol region on Sunday night.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Updated: Multiple Wounded in Ramming/Stabbing Terror Attack Near Pardes Chana/Hadera

By Jewish Press News Desk

At least three people were wounded, one seriously, one lightly in a ramming/stabbing attack near Pardes Chana.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Yitzhar Residents Chase Stone Throwers Into Arab School

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorists ran into a school in the Arab village of Burin to hide.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Islamists

Angry Jew Puts Pork on Terrorist's Body

By Jewish Press News Desk

Following a terrorist attack near Kiryat Arba, an angry citizen placed a piece of pork on the terrorist's body.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

First Suicide Bomber of the Season

By Jewish Press News Desk

A female suicide bomber drove up to a checkpoint near Maaleh Adumim and blew herself up.

News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Rocket Explodes in Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

A larger explosion was reported in Khan Younis, in Gaza, on Saturday evening.

Israel / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Rocket Alert

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rocket alert went off at 6:45 PM along the Gaza border. No further information is available yet as to whether there was a launch at Israel or if this is a "false alarm". Initial reports are saying the rocket landed in an open area outside of a Gaza border community. No injuries or damage […]

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Arabs Blow up Gas Canister Bomb on Kiryat Arba Fence

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab terrorists blew up a gas canister along the fence of Kiryat Arba.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Shabbat Terror Update

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dozens of different attacks involving rocks, firebombs and shootings were registered over Shabbat.

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Waiting for Rockets as Gazans Reportedly Killed in Border Clashes with IDF

By Jewish Press News Desk

After the IDF pushed back the Gazan mob from the border, Israel is expecting incoming rocket fire.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Terrorist Captured in Afula

By Jewish Press News Desk

The woman tried to stab a guard at the entrance to the bus station.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Stabbing in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

There was a stabbing in Jerusalem on Shmuel HaNavi street.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Updated: Jewish Teen Stabs 4 Arab in Dimona "I thought they were terrorists"

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three Arab men were stabbed in Dimona on Friday morning, apparently by a Jewish man.

Terrorism / Government / News Briefs

PM Netanyahu's Statement on the Ongoing Arab Terrorism

By Jewish Press News Desk

English transcript of the Prime Minister's statements on the current wave of Arab terror.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Complete Security Footage from Afula Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The security camera footage from the Afula terror attack on Thursday evening.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

IDF Soldier Stabbed in Afula, Terrorist Captured

By Jewish Press News Desk

An IDF soldier was stabbed and seriously injured in a stabbing on Arlozorov Street in Afula on Thursday evening, along with a second person. The terrorist was captured by Afula locals:

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Haifa: Arabs Throw Stones at Cars

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police report that Arabs threw stones at multiple vehicles in Haifa.

Terrorism / Israel

Deputy Defense Minister Calls on Citizens to Carry Their Guns

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ben-Dahan said we need to ensure that all terrorists are shot.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Attempted Ramming in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Arab driver attempted to ram his car into people in the Shiomon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Elkin Attacks Netanyahu's Temple Mount Ruling

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu is only restricting Jewish ministers and MKs from the Temple Mount, not the Arabs.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Police Installing Metal Detectors at Jerusalem's Gates

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police are initiating a number of steps to stop the terrorism in Jerusalem.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Jewish Security Prisoners Isolated

By Jewish Press News Desk

The authorities are afraid the three boys are influencing other Jewish prisoners with their strong beliefs.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Mayor Nir Barkat: Come Out Today With Your Guns

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jerusalem's mayor called for licensed gun owners to walk around with their weapons.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Arabs Release New Rules of Engagement

By Jewish Press News Desk

To avoid arrest and capture, Arabs have released new guidelines for rioting and stone throwing.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Jerry Seinfeld Coming to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jerry Seinfeld will be performing a stand-up comedy show in Israel on December 19, in Tel Aviv. His visit to Israel is part of a world tour. Tickets start at NIS 250 and go up to NIS 1250.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

UPDATE: Another Stabbing Attack in Old City of Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

An armed passerby drew his gun and shot the Arab terrorist within seconds after she stabbed the Jewish man from behind.

Terrorism / Israel

Update: Terrorist Killed in Kiryat Gat Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist attacked an Israeli soldier, grabbed his gun, and ran. The terrorist has been killed.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine

Baby Benita Off Respirator

By Jewish Press News Desk

He was taken off the respirator and is no longer unconscious.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Bomb Thrown Near Rachel's Tomb Injures Border Policeman

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Border Policeman was lightly injured when an explosive device was thrown at him and exploded near his leg.

Government / News Briefs / Intifada

How Do You Think You Will Be Remembered?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu wants to be remembered as the PM who preserved Israel's security.

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

Fatah Leader Calls on Palestinian Authority to Arm Arabs

By Jewish Press News Desk

Fatah leader Sultan Abu Enein wrote in a Twitter message in Arabic that the Palestinian Authority should arms Arabs in order "to defend themselves against the occupation and settlers."

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Chessed and Tzedaka

The Henkin z”l Children Tzedaka Fund

By Jewish Press News Desk

OneFamily has set up a fund to help the Henkin family orphans. To donate...

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Bon Jovi Plays Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

And some good news: Bon Jovi played Tel Aviv on Saturday night to tens of thousands of fans.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Transcript of PM Netanyahu's Speech at the UN

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring you greetings from Jerusalem. The city in which the Jewish People's hopes and prayers for peace for all of humanity have echoed throughout the ages...

Israel / News Briefs / Intifada

Explosive Device Near Kever Rachel

By Jewish Press News Desk

An explosive device exploded near Rachel's Tomb just after midnight on Friday morning. No one was injured, according to a Rotter report. Israeli security forces fired. No other details are known at this moment.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Rabbi Eitam and Naama Henkin HY"D

By Jewish Press News Desk

The couple were murdered by terrorists who shot them in front of their 4 children.

News Briefs / Judaism / European Union

Muslim-Jewish Coalition Defeats European Attempt to Ban Circumcision

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Meretz Knesset Member was among those who fought against anti-religious coercion.

Jewish / News Briefs / Religion

Top Jewish Foodies at 'Devil's Thumb' in Colorado

By Jewish Press News Desk

Top restaurateurs, chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, bloggers, cookbook authors and other Jewish food world stars are at The Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains for a three-day "Harvest" festival. The learning and cooking event is aimed at serving up Jewish cuisine as the next major global food movement, and Jewish food leaders will explore […]

Israel / News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Ben Gurion U. Students' Cancer Therapy Wins Boston Competition

By Jewish Press News Desk

The student team from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has won the Best Health and Medicine Project category in the prestigious 12th annual iGEM 2015 Giant Jamboree competition with their cutting-edge biological cancer therapy called “Boomerang.” IGEM is considered one of the most important ventures in the global sphere of science. Nearly 4,600 students competed […]

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