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Terrorism / News Briefs / The Knesset

Prisoner Release Prohibition Law Passes

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bill, which morally shouldn't even be necessary, prevents the government from releasing terrorists as part of the diplomatic process.

The Knesset / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Intifada

Tzipi Hotovely to Go Up to Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

We hope that Hotovely goes up with sufficient bodyguards. A platoon of armed Golani soldiers on the Temple Mount would be nice.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Four Injured in Jerusalem Bus Accident

By Jewish Press News Desk

A woman (36) was trapped under the bus, and was badly injured. A second woman (42) suffered a severe head injury.

US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion

OU Advocacy Center Asks New Yorkers to Vote 'Yes'

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Get out the Vote in NY: Vote YES for the Smart Schools Bonds Act on Nov. 4"

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Science and Tech

Yehuda Glick Medical Update 4 PM

By Jewish Press News Desk

Temple Mount Activist Rabbi Yehudah Glick successfully underwent another surgery this morning...

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Turkey / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Another Israel-Arab Quits/Escapes from ISIS

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sharbaji joined ISIS with an Israeli-Arab friend... Sharbaji realized he made a big mistake... Sharbaji wanted to come home...

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Police Arrest 3 Arabs in Mount of Olives Grave Desecrations

By Jewish Press News Desk

The grave desecraters are an adult and two minors from the A-Tur neighborhood.

Israel / News Briefs

Haifa Hit with Hail Storm

By Jewish Press News Desk

The hail was the size of ping-pong balls.

News Briefs

Report: Glick to Undergo Surgery Again

By Jewish Press News Desk

There are reports that Yehuda Glick, the Jewish rights activist who was shot four times at point blank range last week by an Arab terrorist, will undergo surgery again this morning, Monday, Nov. 3. Glick is hospitalized at Shaare Tzedek Medical Center, in Jerusalem.

News Briefs

Hail and Power Outages in Northern Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The cold weather signaling the onset of early winter affected northern Israel dramatically overnight into the early morning hours. Reports of large hailstones and overturned trees across the North, including power outages and damage to cars and homes. Cold weather and rain storms extending into the Jerusalem area are expected to continue into Wednesday.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Moshe Feiglin Responds to Report on Arab Photo and Cyber-Stalking

By Jewish Press News Desk

Moshe Feiglin told JewishPress.com that the threat to him is real, but it is not something new. He is not afraid...

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Egypt

Gaza Sealed Off

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel and Egypt are responding to the terror emanating from Gaza.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest Suspected Accomplice in Glick Assassination Attempt

By Jewish Press News Desk

The second suspect who was arrested worked at the Begin Center's "Terasa" restaurant with Hijazi.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Prayer Protest for Yehuda Glick at Kikar Safra

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hundreds of people are in Kikar Safra for a prayer session for Yehuda Glick.

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

Feiglin to Go Up to Temple, PM Asks MKs to Calm Atmosphere

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Prime Minister believes that not inflaming the Temple Mount violence is somehow in the MK's hands.

Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel "Retaliates" for Rocket Fire

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Sunday, the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza will be closed.

US / News Briefs

US Turning Back Clock

By Jewish Press News Desk

The US is turning back the clock on Saturday night.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli-Arab Quits/Escapes ISIS, Returns to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Apparently he was disappointed with his ISIS experience and fled back to Israel.

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

Rocket Fire Resumes on South

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rocket hit an open area in the Eshkol region on Friday night.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

V’ten Tal Umatar Livracha Started Today

By Jewish Press News Desk

Starting the 7th of Cheshvan in the Jewish calendar, Jews in Israel will start inserting the formal request for rain in the 9th blessing of the Amidah prayer.

Politics / UK

UK Jewish Community Rejecting Labor’s First Jewish Leader

By Jewish Press News Desk

“It’s serious, there are now genuine questions being asked about whether we will be able to vote Labor next May.”

Israel / News Briefs

‘Small Improvement’ in Glick’s Condition but Still Life-Threatening

By Jewish Press News Desk

Doctors reported as of 8 p.m. (2 p.m. EDT) Thursday night that there is a “very small” improvement in the condition of Yehuda Glick, gunned down by an Arab terrorists Wednesday night, but that he still is in critical condition and his life remains in danger.

Terrorism / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem

MK Moshe Feiglin to Receive Permanent Security Detail

By Jewish Press News Desk

Feiglin was standing next to Glick during the assassination attempt

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Shots Fired at IDF From Syrian Border

By Jewish Press News Desk

A small caliber weapon was used to shoot at IDF troops patrolling along the border near Quneitra.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Arab Rioters Injure Tourists in Jerusalem’s Old City

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab rioters threw firecrackers at Border Police in the Old City in Jerusalem Thursday and lightly wounded at least one tourist. Police arrested one Arab youth. Earlier in the day, Arabs hurled rocks at a bus in eastern Jerusalem. No property damage or injuries were reported, and one Arab was arrested. In the Jabel Mukaber […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Islamic Jihad: Yehuda Glick ‘Got What He Deserved’

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Islamic Jihad was thrilled with the shooting of Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick and said “he got what he deserved, the Mann reported. Daoud Shihab, Islamic Jihad spokesperson, told Ma'an that attempted murder of Glick, who is in critical condition as of this moment, was a “natural response” to defend Jerusalem” and the Al-Aqsa […]

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Intifada

Islamic Jihad Terrorist's Father, Brother Arrested

By Jewish Press News Desk

The father and brother of the Islamic Jihad terrorist who allegedly shot Temple Mount activist Yehudah Glick were arrested Thursday in Silwan.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arabs Rioting Near Terrorist's House

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jerusalem Arabs are rioting near the home of the killed terrorist in the neighborhood of Abu Tor.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Assassin's Gun and Motorcycle Found in Mu’taz Hijazi's Home

By Jewish Press News Desk

Both the gun and the motorcycle used in the assassination attempt were found in Hijazi's home.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Feiglin: Assassin Waited for Yehuda Glick Outside, Confirmed his Identity and then Shot Him

By Jewish Press News Desk

He turned to Yehuda in a thick Arabic accent and said, "Yehuda, I am angry at you," and then shot him three times point blank.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Temple Mount Closed to All Muslims and Visitors - (Update) Or Not

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police closed the Temple Mount following the assassination attempt on Yehudah Glick.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Egypt

Sinai Terror Weapons Came From Hamas

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Egyptian soldiers were killed with weapons acquired from Hamas.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

PM's Office Responds to Obama Administration's Vulgar Remarks

By Jewish Press News Desk

Source in the PM's office made a simple and to the point response.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Local

Polygamist Cult Leader Gets 30 Years in Prison

By Jewish Press News Desk

Polygamist cult leader Goel Razton is convicted in Tel Aviv District Court, and gets 30 years in prison.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Senior Hezbollah Terrorist Dies

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mustafa Shahada, a founding member of Hezbollah, died on Sunday of an illness.

News Briefs / Lebanon / ISIS

Lebanon Captures Islamic Strongholds in Tripoli

By Jewish Press News Desk

The fighting has left 42 dead and 150 wounded over the past few days.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset

Knesset Winter Session Opens, and it's Not Expected to Be an Easy One

By Jewish Press News Desk

This winter session is not expected to be an easy one for the government.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

SodaStream Bubbling with Pepsi Pairing Trial

By Jewish Press News Desk

SodaStream's stock price bubbled up, after fizzing out for a while, when they announced they will be doing a 10 week trial with Pepsi.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Second Victim From Jerusalem Light Rail Terror Attack Dies

By Jewish Press News Desk

A second victim of the Jerusalem Light Rail platform terror attack has died.

Israel / Global / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Sports

Israeli Firm Wins $2.2 Billion Contract for Security at 2016 Olympics

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Olympic Committee and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympiad have selected Israeli security company ISDS to provide security for the event with a $2.2 billion budget, Israel Defense reported. ISDS will be responsible for consultation and supply services to protect the Olympics, the world’s largest sporting event. "We already have teams operating in Brazil, […]

News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Close Up Video of Jerusalem Light Rail Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

A platform camera on the Jerusalem Light Rail caught the attack on camera from another angle.

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

Police Car Caught on Film Running Away from Arab Stone Throwers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Residents of Jerusalem's Maaleh HaZeitim neighborhood, who have been under regular attack by Arab rioters, filmed a police car running away from an Arab mob last night in Jerusalem, Israel's capital.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Arab Arrested with Fireworks Launchers Hidden in Car

By Jewish Press News Desk

Launching fireworks at police, civilians and homes has turned into the weapon of choice for Jerusalem Arabs in their latest round of rioting.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Hamas Testing Rockets

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hamas test launched 2 rockets this morning.

News Briefs / Lebanon / Islamists / ISIS

Lebanon Soldier Abducted in Tripoli

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Saturday, fighting between the Lebanon Army and ISIS-affiliated terrorists in the Lebanese city of Tripoli left at least 14 dead and dozens wounded.

Terrorism / Egypt

Egypt in State of Emergency after Sinai Terrorists’ Massacre 33 Soldiers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared a three-month state of emergency Saturday after terrorists carried out a deadly assault in the northern Sinai, killing 33 Egyptian troops. Al-Sisi charged that “this operation had a foreign fund to execute” he attack against the Egyptian army… to break the back of Egypt and Egyptians.” A car bomb […]

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Arabs Desecrate Mount of Olives Cemetery Again

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jewish headstones and monuments were smashed, broken and knocked over. Firebombs were thrown into the cemetery.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs

Two More Wounded Syrians Brought to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Galil Medical Center has treated 408 wounded Syrians to date.

News Briefs / Lebanon / ISIS

Lebanon Army and ISIS Battle it Out in Tripoli

By Jewish Press News Desk

At least 14 people have been killed in Tripoli battles.

US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Nina Pham Released from Hospital, Ebola Free

By Jewish Press News Desk

The first of 2 nurses to contract Ebola in Texas has been cured. NY and NJ have begun quarantining health-care workers returning from West Africa.

Israel / News Briefs

Israel Falls Back Tonight

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel changes it clocks Sunday morning at 2 AM.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Romney and Joe Lieberman to Address Israel-Americans in Washington

By Jewish Press News Desk

Former Presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney and former Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Joe Lieberman will address the inaugural Israeli American Council (IAC) National Conference in Washington next month. The IAC’s stated mission is “to build an active and giving Israeli-American community throughout the United States in order to strengthen the State of Israel.” The number […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Funeral for Chaye Zisel Braun [photos]

By Jewish Press News Desk

The funeral for Chaye Zisel Braun began at midnight Wednesday night.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Driver / Terrorist Dies in Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

Al-Shaloudi was the nephew of the former Hamas chief and bombmaker Mohiyedine Sharif.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Police and Arabs Clashing in Shiloach / Silwan

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police tried to reach the home of the driver in Wednesday's attack.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Hundreds of World Jewish Leaders to Meet in Rocket-Battered South

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hundreds of Jewish leaders from around the world who are part of the Jewish Agency for Israel Board of Governor will convene in Ashkelon, one of Hamas favorite targets for rockets and missiles, next week. The Board had been set to meet in Mexico as part of its annual rotation amongst the world's Jewish communities, […]

Syria / News Briefs / ISIS

Syrian Claims It Destroyed ISIS's Fighter Jets

By Jewish Press News Desk

Syria says it bombed the jets as they were landing in Aleppo.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Baby Killed in Suspected Jerusalem Terror Ramming Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The baby that was injured in the suspected terror attack this evening died in the hospital.

Business and Economy

Unnamed Asian Country Awards Elbit Systems $88 Million Contract

By Jewish Press News Desk

Haifa-based Elbit Systems won an $88 million from an unnamed Asian country for various projects, most of them for an F-5 aircraft avionics upgrade program and the supply of electro-optic and communications systems, Elbit announced Wednesday. The F-5 fighter jet has been in operation for more than 40 years four decades, and is used by […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Terror Attack at Jerusalem Light Rail

By Jewish Press News Desk

One dead, 8 injured, 2 seriously when a car (purposely?) drove into a group of people waiting for a train in Jerusalem.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Canada

Canadian Parliament in Lock-down Following Shooting

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Canadian soldier was injured after being shot on Canada's Parliament Hill.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Settlements

UPDATED: Car Rams Through Gush Etzion Checkpoint, Guard Injured

By Jewish Press News Desk

A car tried to run through the Gush Etzion checkpoint near the tunnel roads.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

Large Blaze Threatened Yitzhar

By Jewish Press News Desk

A large fire threatened Yitzhar, but now it is under control.

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

Father and ISIS Stone Woman to Death in Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

The woman's father and other ISIS members stoned the woman to death for adultery.

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

JCPA Poll: Solid Majority of Israeli Jews Oppose Palestinian State

By Jewish Press News Desk

A clear majority of Jewish Israelis oppose a Palestinian state, once they're told the details of what it means.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Rain in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's raining today in Jerusalem, the first major rain storm of the new year.

News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Swastika Graffiti on Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

At least 5 swastikas were discovered painted on the Temple Mount.

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

UPDATE: No Suicide Bomber Near Jenin

By Jewish Press News Desk

The checkpoint near Jenin was closed after the IDF thought a person passing through was a suicide bomber.

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

Five Firebombs Thrown at Hadassah Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

The firebombs were thrown at the entrance of the hospital that faces Issawiya.

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

Rocket Alerts - We Must be Heading Back to School!

By Jewish Press News Desk

7:37am IDF declares.... "False Alarm". 7:22am The rocket siren went off, just as parents around the country are preparing to send their children back to school after Sukkot vacation. The alerted regions are for the Ashkelon and Tzeelim regions. Waiting now to hear if the IDF declares it a false alarm, or if it was […]

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Settlements

Arab Thief Stabbed During Jordan Valley Robbery

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Arab thief was stabbed by an unknown person as he tried to commit a robbery in community of Netiv Gedud.

US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Carnival Cruise Passenger In On-Board Ebola Quarantine

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mexico refuses to let a Carnival Cruise ship with 4000 passengers dock after a Texas lab technician entered a voluntary quarantine on-board ship after handling Ebola infected fluids.

NY / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Dead Passenger From Nigeria to JFK Did Not Have Ebola

By Jewish Press News Desk

After a fit of vomiting, a 63 year old man died on a flight from Nigeria to JFK on Thursday.

Syria / News Briefs / ISIS

Report: Coalition Forces Kill 10 Civilians in Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that coalition forces killed 10 civilians in air strikes.

Syria / News Briefs / ISIS

ISIS Now Has Fighter Jets

By Jewish Press News Desk

Let's see... ISIS now has artillery, fighter jets and chemical weapons. Good thing Israel destroyed Iraq's nuclear weapons program years ago.

Syria / News Briefs / Lebanon / ISIS

ISIS Now Crucifiying Their Own People

By Jewish Press News Desk

Friends, enemies, it's all the same, as long as they get to kill people.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Ben Gurion Airport to Hold Exercise of Simulated Ebola Passenger

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ben Gurion Airport will carry out an exercise Friday morning simulating the arrival of an Ebola-infected passenger. The exercise will include initial questioning as well as evacuation and hospital treatment. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu instructed that preparations be increased at all entry points into Israel including preventive measures such as taking the temperature of passengers […]

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Four Firebombs Thrown in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Four firebombs were thrown at the Nof Tzion building complex in Jerusalem on Thursday evening.

Syria / News Briefs

Syrian Death Count for Tuesday, October 14, 2014

By Jewish Press News Desk

Update on latest casualties numbers from Syria's civil war.

US / Islamists / ISIS

Pentagon Says War against ISIS ‘To Take a Long time”

By Jewish Press News Desk

The war against the Islamic State (ISIS) is not going to be solved with a few aerial bombing raids but “is going to take a long time,” Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby said at a joint press conference at the State Department Thursday afternoon. He also said there are a dozen “American adviser […]

News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah / ISIS

Lebanese Army Soldiers Defect to Syrian Rebels

By Jewish Press News Desk

Lebanon is concerned after a number of soldiers defected to join ISIS and the Syrian rebels.

Druze / News Briefs

Druze Doctor Appointed Ziv Hospital Chief

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dr. Salmaan Zarka has the honor of being appointed the first doctor from the Druze community to be appointed as head of an Israeli hospital.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest Temple Mount Waqf Guard and Jewish Man

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Tuesday morning, Israeli police arrested a Waqf guard on the Temple Mount for allegedly attacking and threatening a policeman.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / United Nations (UN) / Settlements

Netanyahu Tells Ban Ki-Moon Israel not an ‘Occupier’

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday that Israeli is not an “occupier” and that Hamas is an enemy of peace. He added that the reason for Israel’s counter-terror Protective Edge campaign was Hamas rocket fire on the country. Regarding Ban’s concern over “provocations” on the Temple Mount, Netanyahu described the daily […]

NY / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Crown Heights Store Trashed by 50 Hooligans

By Jewish Press News Desk

A group of 50 to 75 teenage hooligans entered a Jewish-owned grocery store, Gourmet Butcher, and trashed it.

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