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Israel / News Briefs / Weather

Kinneret up 11 Centimeters

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Kinneret rose 2.5 cm, just in the past 2 days.

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

Update: Inclement Weather Won't Stop Abu Mazen from Going to Paris

By Jewish Press News Desk

After PA President Mahmoud Abbas's initial announcement that he won't be able to fly to Paris to participate in the unity rally due to the bad weather, he has apparently changed his mind (as the weather hasn't really changed), and Abu Mazen announced he will be going after all. Leaders from around the world will […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / France

4 HyperCacher Victims Killed at Start of Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The 4 were killed at the start of the attack, not when the special forces went in.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arabs Firebomb Car in Jerusalem Neighborhood

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arabs firebombed a parked car in Jerusalem's Shiloach / Silwan neighborhood.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / France

Israeli and World Leaders to Participate in Paris Rally

By Jewish Press News Desk

Wold leaders will be participating in an anti-terror silent unity march in Paris on Sunday.

Terrorism / Jewish / News Briefs / Egypt

Egyptian Police Defusing Possible Bomb Outside Adly St. Synagogue

By Jewish Press News Desk

Cairo police sent in a robot to defuse what appears to be a bomb outside the shul.

Terrorism / News Briefs / France

UPDATE: Bomb Threat Evacuates Paris Movie Theaters

By Jewish Press News Desk

A phoned-in bomb threat to Paris police has caused an evacuation of the Gaumont cinemas around the city.

Terrorism / Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / France

HyperCacher Victims to be Buried in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The 4 will probably be buried on the Mount of Olives.

Terrorism / Jewish / News Briefs / France / Islamists

15 French Jews Alive Thanks to Lassana Bathily

By Jewish Press News Desk

Lassana Bathily's quick thinking saved 15 lives in the HyperCacher supermarket in Paris.

Terrorism / News Briefs / France

Paris Grand Synagogue Closed for Shabbat

By Jewish Press News Desk

This is the first time since World War II that the synagogue didn't hold Friday night services.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Feiglin Forming New Party, But Not Running

By Jewish Press News Desk

In the interview Feiglin describes his initial vision for the party...

Terrorism / News Briefs / Turkey

Bomb Found Near Istanbul Shopping Center

By Jewish Press News Desk

Turkey seems to be undergoing its own wave of Islamic terrorism.

News Briefs / Egypt

2 Beheaded Men Found in Sinai

By Jewish Press News Desk

Egyptian police announced that the found the bodies of 2 beheaded men in their 30s in northern Sinai. No other information is available at this point.

Terrorism / Jewish / News Briefs / France / Islamists

Video of French Special Forces Freeing HyperCacher Hostages

By Jewish Press News Desk

Uncensored video of French Special Forces raiding the HyperCacher supermarket and freeing the hostages.

Terrorism / Jewish / News Briefs / France / Islamists

Names of Paris Kosher Supermarket Victims

By Jewish Press News Desk

The names of the French supermarket victims have been released.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Melbourne Airport Terminal Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

By Jewish Press News Desk

Part of Melbourne Airport has been evacuated due to bomb threat made against a TigerAir flight.

Politics / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Latest Poll: Likud Back on Top, Arabs Take 4th Place

By Jewish Press News Desk

The latest polls put Likud back on top, but its being able to form a coalition is less clear cut.

Israel / News Briefs / Sports

Tiberias Marathon Underway

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's only 35.6 degrees (F) outside, but that won't stop the runners. The Tiberias Marathon is currently underway this cold Friday morning.

Syria / News Briefs

No One Killed in Syria Yesterday

By Jewish Press News Desk

Nothing like stormy weather to put a damper on a civil war.

Terrorism / News Briefs / France / Islamists

French Police Still Searching for 3 Terrorists

By Jewish Press News Desk

A witness who spoke to the terrorists before the attack and let them into the building, said they spoke perfect French and they said they were from Al Qaida.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Israel Responds to Netanyahu's Call for Candidates

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israelis have submitted a lot of names to the Prime Minister for a guaranteed spot on the Likud list.

Terrorism / News Briefs / France / Islamists

UPDATE -- 12 Killed in Paris Terror Attack, 3 Islamic Gunmen On the Loose

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two gunman entered the offices of the Charlie Hebdo satire magazine in France and began shooting.

Terrorism / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / France / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Israel Elections 5775

Naftali Bennett Invites Tzipi Livni to France

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bennett suggested Livni offer the French her ideas for peace which she keeps trying to foist onto Israel...

News Briefs / France

Burning Car Outside French Synagogue is Not Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

A car went up in flames outside a French Synagogue in Sarcelles at around 4 PM.

Israel / News Briefs / Weather

LIVE: The Snow Storm Update -- Latest Update 3:34 PM [photo]

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel Police Weather Hotline: 1-700-705-100. 3:34 PM Thunder and lightning in Gush Etzion. 2:30 PM Lightning hit a Ben-Gurion Airport control tower. No flights were endangered, the tower moved over to subsystems. 11:57 AM Highway 443 closed due to danger of skidding from ice on the road. 11:35 AM The IDF up north: 11:33 AM […]

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Netanyahu Asks Citizens to Select Candidates for Reserved Likud Slots

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu can insert any 2 candidates he wants into the Knesset, he's asked you to choose for him...

Israel / News Briefs / Obituaries

Joan Peters Passes Away

By Jewish Press News Desk

The author of "From Time Immemorial" passed away last night.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / United Nations (UN)

UN Says PA to Join ICC on April 1

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's not an April Fool's joke, though it makes the UN and ICC look like fools.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

The Zionist Camp Erases Zionism

By Jewish Press News Desk

Herzog and Livni discovered some of their voters don't want to vote for a Zionist party.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

MK David Rotem Quits Yisrael Beiteinu and Politics

By Jewish Press News Desk

MK David Rotem (Yisrael Beitienu) announced today that he is retiring from politics.

Politics / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Moshe Feiglin Quits the Likud and...

By Jewish Press News Desk

Moshe Feiglin announced this evening, in response to the Likud election results....

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

Police Catch Arab Gang that Terrorized Maaleh Adumim

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police have arrested two Arabs who have been breaking into cars and terrorizing residents of Maaleh Adumim, east of Jerusalem. Officers confiscated tools, weapons and an IDF hat that apparently was used as a disguise. Elsewhere in Judea and Samaria, the IDF arrested 10 suspected terrorists overnight. Rock-throwing attacks and firebombing have decreased the past […]

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Gush Etzion Security Fence Frozen Again Near Battir

By Jewish Press News Desk

The construction of this controversial section of the fence has been repeatedly frozen over the years.

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

Settler -- US Consulate Altercation Raises Question - Where's the Video Tape?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Organized Arab provocations against Settlers are always videotaped - so where's the video backing up the US's version of the event?

Special Features / Israel / Elections / News Briefs

Feiglin May Form New Party

By Jewish Press News Desk

Aides to Knesset Member Moshe Feiglin report that he is considering a new party after his being dumped off a realistic position on the Likud candidate list in the party’s primaries last Wednesday night, Walla! News reported. Feiglin announced last week that he will announce his plans for his political future on Monday night at […]

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Firebomb Thrown at Car in the Shomron

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arabs threw a firebomb at a car in the Shomron on Saturday evening between Tapuach Junction and Migdalim.

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

Coastal Highway 2 Closed in Terror Alert

By Jewish Press News Desk

Intelligence indicated that Arab terrorists were on a bus to Hadera, in order to perpetrate a suicide bombing.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran Celebrated Christmas by Hanging 7 People

By Jewish Press News Desk

Iran hanged seven people at dawn on Christmas and 12 others before and after the Christian holiday, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), an Iranian opposition group. Several days earlier, President Barack Obama praised Iran and said that it could be a “successful” member of the international community if it decides […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jewish Neighborhood of Maaleh Zeitim in Eastern Jerusalem Firebombed

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jerusalem Arab terrorist again struck at the Maaleh Zeitim Jewish neighborhood Thursday night and hurled three Molotov cocktails at the courtyard of apartments, No one was injured, and property damage was minimal. And guess what? The attackers escaped.  

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Firebombs Thrown at Maaleh Zeitim Homes

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three firebombs were thrown this evening towards Jewish homes in Maaleh Zeitim...

Politics / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

And the Likud List is...

By Jewish Press News Desk

99% of the votes have been counted, and this is the new Likud list...

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

HarperCollins Apologizes and Pulls Atlas That Erased Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

After erasing Israel from its maps, HarperCollins is pulling and destroying all the factually incorrect atlases.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Road Terrorists Hit the Wrong Target

By Jewish Press News Desk

Road terrorists targeted Israelis in Jerusalem and near Ofra on Wednesday; one victim was an Arab woman.

Jewish / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Jewish Film Star Luise Rainer Dies in London at 104

By Jewish Press News Desk

German-born Luise Rainer, the first movie actress to win two successive Oscars for best actress, died on Tuesday at the age of 104 in her home in London. She was born in Duesseldorf and grew up in Hamburg. Rainer’s family escaped Nazi Germany and Hollywood talent scouts found her when she was a stage actress in Vienna. […]

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Religion

Israeli Population: 6.2 Million Jews and 1.7 Million Arabs

By Jewish Press News Desk

The population of Israel two days before the end of the calendar year stands at 8.3 million, 170,000 more than at the end of last year, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The 6.2 million Jews in the country make up 74.9 percent of the total, and the 1.7 million Arabs comprise 20.4 percent […]

Israel / News Briefs / Religion

President Rivlin hosts New Year's reception for leaders of Israel's Christian communities

By Jewish Press News Desk

President Reuven Rivlin hosted the traditional, annual reception for leaders of Israel's Christian community leaders on Tuesday to mark the civil New Year. The President welcomed nine heads of various churches in Israel and senior members of the community and said: "Over the past months, we have been greatly concerned, by the ongoing religious persecution […]

Politics / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

The Shas Council of Sages Responds to Deri's Resignation Offer...

By Jewish Press News Desk

Shas's Council of Sages have given their response to Aryeh Deri's letter of resignation...

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Intifada

Firebombs on 443

By Jewish Press News Desk

PA Arabs are escalating from stones to firebombs on Road 443.

Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Uzi Landau Quits Politics

By Jewish Press News Desk

He thanked Avigdor Liberman for the years of working together, and added that he will help with the elections.

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

How Indispensable is Waze and WhatsApp to You?

By Jewish Press News Desk

80% of Israelis have WhatsApp, and 70% believe they can't live without the app.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israel Building Undersea Barrier against Hezbollah

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel is extending the land barrier on the northern border  to reach undersea, west of Rosh HaNIkra to stop Hezbollah terrorist divers from trying to infiltrate into Israel The censor has barred publishing the length of the barrier, designed to stop Hezbollah divers, submarines and swimmers. Israel also has built an undersea barrier off the […]

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Failed Carjacking Near Maaleh Shomron

By Jewish Press News Desk

A man got out of the car of the passenger's side of the car and tried to get into the Jewish woman's vehicle...

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

How Hamas Rebuilds (in) Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hamas shows off how it's rebuilding (in) Gaza.

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

Rocket Alert in Gaza Belt

By Jewish Press News Desk

The early warning Code Red siren sounded shortly before noon Friday in the area of Netiv Asara and Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, sending residents to bomb shelters. The "rocket" apparently was rifle fire from Gaza. Residents also have reported they have heard sounds of tunnels being built underground.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Bus Stoned Near Maaleh Shomron

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Afikim bus driving past the Maaleh Shomron junction on Road 55 was stoned by Arabs.

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

Iron Dome Redeployed Near Netivot and Be'er Sheva

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel's deterrence must be waning as some Iron Domes are being redeployed.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Charges Dropped and File Closed in Latrun Monastery Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police were forced to close the case on their primary suspect as they didn't actually have any evidence linking him to the crime.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

ISIS Facebook Fans Stuck in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli Muslims who support ISIS hit with a travel ban.

US / News Briefs / Jordan / ISIS

US Suspects ISIS Did Not Down Jordanian F-16

By Jewish Press News Desk

The US claims that it is unlikely that ISIS shot down the Jordanian F-16 near Raqqa with a heat-seeking missile.

Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Latest Election Poll

By Jewish Press News Desk

Channel 2 has released their latest election poll...

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / On Campus / Education / Israel Elections 5775

Update: Bayit Yehudi Finally Has the Education Ministry - and Turns it Down

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bayit Yehudi, or its predecessor, the Mafdal party, hasn't held the Education Minister's portfolio since 1999.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

CoS Gantz Dismisses Givati Battalion Commander for Sexual Harassment

By Jewish Press News Desk

The left are using one officer's alleged crimes, to go after a different officer they dislike.

IDF & Security

Red Boots in Green Tanks

By Jewish Press News Desk

In operation Protective Edge, infantry and armored units worked side-by-side. A new training program hopes to integrate them even better on the battlefield.

Israel / Elections / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Israel Elections 5775

Uri Ariel Promises to Lower Housing Costs

By Jewish Press News Desk

It takes an average of 140 monthly salaries to buy a home. Ariel plans to lower that down to 85.

Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset / Israel Elections 5775

Michael Oren Joins Kachlon's Party

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ambassador Michael Oren is the first person to join Moshe Kachlon's new political party, Kulanu.

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

Firebombs Thrown near Beit Hadassah

By Jewish Press News Desk

Beit Hadassah was built by Jews in 1893 as a local medical clinic.

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

Two Rockets Fired from Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

Gaza's terrorists continue to test their rockets.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Paris Synagogue Attacked

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bullet just missed the Rabbi and his assistant.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Indie Theaters Rushing to get the "The Interview"

By Jewish Press News Desk

More than 300 theaters throughout the US have already placed orders to get the film.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Islamists / Egypt

Islamists Help Israeli Exports and Blow Up Egyptian Gas Pipeline

By Jewish Press News Desk

Islamists blew up Egypt’s natural gas pipeline in northern Sinai Tuesday morning. All roads to the area have been closed. The “Champions of Israel," known in Arabic as Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, previous has claimed responsibility for numerous bombings and attacks on Egyptian forces and has pledged its allegiance to the ISIS. Every time the terrorists […]

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

Young Arab Teens Confess to Attacking Border Guard Officers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three Arab wannabe teen terrorists are arrested in a firebombing attack on Border Guard police officers near Jerusalem.

Gaza / News Briefs / Egypt

Egypt Reopens Rafah Crossing

By Jewish Press News Desk

Egypt closed the crossing due the ongoing terror attacks against Egypt emanating from the Gaza Strip.

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