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NY / News Briefs

Israeli Man Killed in Long Island Plane Crash

By Jewish Press News Desk

A 53-year-old Israeli man died when the small plane he piloted crashed in the yard of a Long Island home.

News Briefs / Turkey / Jordan / Iraq

Turkey Evacuates Consulate in Iraq

By Jewish Press News Desk

Turkey has evacuated its staff from the city of Basra, located in southern Iraq.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Settlements / Israeli Arabs

Opposition MK Slams Zoabi, Condemns Terror Support

By Jewish Press News Desk

Labor party chairman and opposition leader Isaac Herzog condemns Israeli Arab MK Hanin Zoabi for supporting terror kidnappers.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Religion / Judaism

NY NCSY, Partners, Launch 'Virtual Vigil' of Torah Study, Prayer for Kidnapped Teens

By Jewish Press News Desk

New York NCSY, the OU, Bnei Akiva and RCA are launching a "virtual vigil" to bring the kidnapped teens home.

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Gov't to Start Weekend Buses to Yeshiva, Girls' Schools in Judea, Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

The prime minister has authorized funds for weekend buses to schools in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Druze Community Shows Solidarity with Kidnap Teens' Families

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel's Druze community has sent a letter of solidarity to the families of the kidnapped teens.

US / News Briefs

Murdered Children's Bodies Return to Ohio

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bodies of two murdered children have returned to their mother in Ohio to be laid to rest.

Haredim & Hassidim / Antisemitism / News Briefs / European Union

Jewish Kindergarten Children Attacked in Antwerp

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jewish kindergarten children were attacked Sunday in Antwerp by a group of Muslim teens.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Hostage Mom: Please Pray for Security Forces

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bat-Galim Shaer, mother of hostage Gil-ad Shaer, has asked religious Jews to include prayers for the wellbeing of IDF forces and Israeli security forces in prayers for the safe return of the kidnapping victims.    

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Former Chief Rabbi: Pray for Redemption

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Amar: Hostage crisis presents opportunity for prayer, spiritual growth

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Three Arabs Arrested for Threatening Arab-Zionist Teen

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel Police said Tuesday that three Arabs have been arrested for threatening to harm 17-year-old Mohammed Zoabi, an Arab citizen of Israel who has expressed strong support for Israel and criticised the Palestinian Authority.

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

Video: Arabs Harass Jews in Old City

By Jewish Press News Desk

As the search for Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel entered its fifth day,  Arab children in the Old City of Jerusalem made sure to send a message to Israelis everywhere: We hate Jews. In a video posted by the IsraelMuse website, the children are seen harassing two religious Jews who's "crime" appears to have been stopping […]

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

Rocket Hits Near Ashkelon

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rocket launched from Gaza fell near Ashkelon on Monday night.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Bus Driver Injured in Arab Stone Throwing

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Egged bus driver was injured today, in Jerusalem, by Arab stone throwers.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Firebomb Attack Against Yeshiva Beit Orot

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arabs threw four firebombs at the Beit Orot Yeshiva in Jerusalem on Monday night.

News Briefs / Settlements

IDF Foils Infiltration Into Kochav Yaacov

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF foiled an infiltration attempt into the town of Kochav Yaakov in the Binyamin Region. Two Arabs trying to get through the town's fence on Monday night, were spotted by the IDF, who opened fire, injuring one of them. The injured man was taken to a Ramallah hospital, the second man escaped. It was […]

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

Hamas Member Treated at J'lem Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

Aziz Dwek, a member of Hamas and speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, was treated at Shaarei Zedek hospital in Jerusalem Monday. Dwek, 66, was arrested during the IDF sweep of terror operatives in Judea and Samaria. According to a report on the Hebrew-language Ynet website, Dwek was taken ill after being arrested. He was […]

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Jordan / Iraq

ISIS Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorists Heading for Jordan?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jordan appears to be the next target for the Al Qaeda-linked ISIS terrorist group, says an Arab news writer.

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

Meretz MK: Bibi's Got the War He Wanted

By Jewish Press News Desk

MK Esawi Frij (Meretz) accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of exploiting the abduction of three Jewish teenagers as an excuse to “rile things up” for Palestinian Authority Arabs.  “The Netanyahu government has been looking for a reason to go to war. Now, it’s finally got one,” Frij said.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset

Israel Not Likely to Negotiate with Kidnappers

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel says it is unlikely to negotiate a prisoner swap with the terrorists who kidnapped the three yeshiva boys from Gush Etzion last week.

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

PM Netanyahu Speaks with PA Chairman Abu Mazen

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I expect you to assist in returning the abducted youths and in apprehending the kidnappers. The Hamas kidnappers came from territory under Palestinian Authority control and returned to territory under Palestinian Authority control."

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

Video: Searching Every Hole and Cave

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF is leaving no stone unturned looking for the kidnapped boys.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Video: Arresting Hamas Founder Hassan Yousef

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sheikh Hassan Yousef is one of the founders of Hamas, and is currently one of its leaders in Judea and Samaria.

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

IAF Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

IDF hit weapons storage and manufacturing facilities, as well as a command post.

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

IDF Exchanges Fire, Arrests 2 Hamas Terrorists

By Jewish Press News Desk

IDF surrounded a house in Hebron, exchanging fire with the Hamas terrorists inside. The IDF reportedly launched a rocket at the house, or used some sort of explosive. Two reportedly high level Hamas terrorists were then arrested from the house. Apparently the kidnapped boys were not in the house.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Rocket Fired at Ashkelon

By Jewish Press News Desk

10:11 PM Two rockets fired at Ashkelon. The rockets were shot down by Iron Dome. Some shrapnel fragments landed in the city. No injuries were reported.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Kotel Packed with Prayers for Kidnapped Boys

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Kotel is packed with people praying for the safe return of the kidnapped boys, Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shayer and Naftali Frenkel.

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

IDF - We Believe the Boys are Alive

By Jewish Press News Desk

A senior IDF officer said the IDF believes the boys are alive and in the Hebron area.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Jonathan Pollard Praying for the Boys

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jonathan Pollard is praying for the safe return of the kidnapped boys, and has asked that Jews around the world do the same, according to a Jerusalem Post report. Eyal Yifrach (19), Gilad Sha'ar (16) and Naftali Frankel (16) were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on Thursday night.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Soldiers and Iron Dome Redeploying

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF has begun redeploying soldiers and even entire combat platoons for the purpose of finding the children kidnapped by Hamas in Gush Etzion

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Operation "Shuvu Achim"

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF search operation to find the kidnapped boys has been called "Shuvu Achim" - "Return Brothers"

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs

Netanyahu: Hamas Carried Out the Kidnapping

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu - "Hamas kidnapped the children and there will be serious consequences."

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Police Investigating Reporting Mess-up in Kidnapping

By Jewish Press News Desk

The police announced they will form an investigation as to how and why the initial report of the kidnapping was ignored for 4 hours.

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

UN Chief Ban Ki-moon Equates Kidnapping to Israeli Defense

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ban Ki-moon couldn't mouth a simple condemnation, like he did for kidnappings in other countries.

News Briefs / Obituaries

Conrad Morris, BDE

By Jewish Press News Desk

Conrad Morris, a philanthropist and businessman, passed away on Saturday night.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Arrests 80 Terrorists as Search Continues

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF arrested 80 wanted terrorists overnight as the search continues for the kidnapped boys. Almost all those who were arrested are members of Hamas in Judea and Samaria, and some are from Islamic Jihad.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Settlements

Cabinet Meeting Moved to Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Cabinet will hold its weekly meeting in Tel Aviv on Sunday to be close to the Kirya IDF headquarters.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Settlements / Judaism

Overnight Prayers for Kidnapped Boys at Western Wall

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel's chief rabbis led prayers Saturday night at the Western Wall for the safe return of boys kidnapped by terrorists.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Attempted Attack at Paris Synagogue

By Jewish Press News Desk

2 men on a scooter, armed with Kalashnikov rifles and handguns approached a Paris shul on Shabbat afternoon.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Arabs Stone Light Rail

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arabs in Jerusalem stoned 2 trains on the Jerusalem light rail on Saturday night.

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

IDF Strikes Gaza Following Rocket Launch

By Jewish Press News Desk

Two Hamas sites and two Islamic Jihad sites were hit in southern Gaza. Two Hamas sites were hit near Gaza city.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Arabs Celebrating Kidnapping of Jewish Children

By Jewish Press News Desk

Palestinian Authority Arabs are celebrating the kidnapping of the 3 Jewish boys. Sick people. Sick society.

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

Palestinian Authority (Fatah) Calls For Obstructing IDF Search for Children

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority calls on its citizens to obstruct the search for the kidnapped children.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

UPDATED: No Arab Workers in Settlements on Sunday

By Jewish Press News Desk

Settlements throughout Judea and Samaria have announced that no Palestinian Unity Government Arabs will be permitted in to work on Sunday.

Israel / News Briefs

UPDATED Prayer Sessions and Vigils

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prayer sessions, vigils, and even protests are being held all around Israel, in hope the IDF will find the three kidnapped boys, Eyal Yifrach (19) from Elad, Naftali Frenkel (16) from Nof Ayalon and Gil-ad Sheyar (16) from Talmon. 1:00 AM Israel's Chief Rabbi and thousands of people are at the Kotel praying for the […]

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

Facebook Page Launched: Kill a Terrorist Every Hour Until Kidnapped Children are Returned

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Facebook page has been launched demanding that Israel kill a terrorist every hour until the kidnapped children are returned.

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

BREAKING: IDF Fears 3 Boys Kidnapped in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three boys are believed to have been kidnapped from Gush Etzion. IDF has launched a massive search.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Jewish Museum Shooter Doesn't Want Extradition to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mehdi Nemmouch has conditioned his acceptance of extradition to Belgium to stand trial there, on the condition he won't be extradited to Israel.

Terrorism / Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Islamic Prisoners Try to Tunnel Out of Israeli Jail.

By Jewish Press News Desk

Islamic Jihad prisoners tried to escape from Shateh prison near Beit Shean via a tunnel they dug. Just like in the movies.

Israel / News Briefs

Michael Steinhardt Stepping Down from Taglit-Birthright Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Michael Steinhardt is stepping down from his position as co-chairman of Taglit-Birthright Israel.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Settlements

Police Entrapment in Yitzhar Fails, Yeshiva Seizure Extended (Video)

By Jewish Press News Desk

The police's failure to catch all those Yitzhar "terrorists" have the police taking more extreme measures to create one.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

Netanyahu Meets former LA Mayor

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Netanyahu met today with former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and asked him to support Israel's fight against Arab terrorism. "You know that we are fighting terrorism. Our policy is simple – we will strike at those who would strike at us. Yesterday, the IDF and the ISA carried out a precise operation and […]

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Germany

German Gov’t Charges Local Syrian Fighter with Terrorism

By Jewish Press News Desk

The German government is cracking down on those who fight in the Syrian civil war; one who returned has been charged with terrorism.

Government / News Briefs / Local

Negev Loses Airport Night Trains

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel Railways is ending night train service to the Negev from Ben Gurion airport, 'not cost effective.'

Terrorism / Israel / US / News Briefs

US Admits: Hamas Unity Government Can Launch Rockets, and Still Receive US Funds

By Jewish Press News Desk

The State Department briefing makes for such fascinatingly convoluted reading, in order to justify Obama's position to fund PUG, and consequently Hamas.

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

Rockets Alert Sirens at 4:20 AM

By Jewish Press News Desk

Residents of Israel's south heard rocket alert sirens at 4:20 AM.

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

Netanyahu: 'Those Who Rise Up to Kill Us Will be Killed'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu praised the security forces for their successful operation in Gaza, and will continue to do so against Israel's enemies.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

'Work Accident' in Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

The two were injured when what they were working on apparently prematurely exploded.

US / Politics / News Briefs

Eric Cantor Stepping Down as House Majority Leader

By Jewish Press News Desk

The scramble is now on as to who will get to replace Cantor.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel

Civil Marriage Bill Shot Down

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Knesset overwhelmingly voted down MK Stav Shafir's (Labor) Civil Marriage bill.

News Briefs / The Knesset

'Life With No Parole' Passes Preliminary Reading

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bill will try to prevent the government from releasing terrorists who have received life sentences.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / European Union

Netanyahu: Abbas Responsible for Rocket Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

PM Netanyahu now holds PA unity gov't leader Mahmoud Abbas personally responsible for Gaza attacks on southern Israel.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Jerusalem

Netanyahu and Rivlin ‘Happy Together’ for Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Netanyahu hugged MK Reuven Rivlin Wednesday and vowed to work together with Israel's president-elect Wednesday.

Israel / News Briefs

Belz Celebrates Wedding, then Mourns Traffic Death

By Jewish Press News Desk

Thousands of Belz chassidim descended upon the Kirayat Belz section of Jerusalem last night for the wedding of the Belzer rebbe's granddaughter. But the celebration was marred hours later, when a man driving home from the wedding was killed when his car overturned on the Jerusalem - Tel Aviv highway. The man has been identified […]

US / Politics / News Briefs

Eric Cantor Loses VA Primary

By Jewish Press News Desk

Eric Cantor, the only Republican Jew in Congress, lost the Virginia primary race.

US / News Briefs

Swastika, 'Heil Hitler', Scrawled Outside SF Shuls

By Jewish Press News Desk

A swastika and other anti-Semitic graffiti were scrawled outside two synagogues in San Francisco, the northern California JWeekly website reported. The website said that police are investigating the incidentas a hate crime. The website said that on the morning of May 30, traffic sign outside Congregation Beth Israel Judea and Or Shalom Jewish Community was […]

US / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances

Fire it Up for the Southern New England Kosher BBQ Contest

By Jewish Press News Desk

Kosher barbecue experts, fire up your grills! You will be tested in southern Connecticut this fall.

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

Jordan ‘Concerned’ over Aussie Stand on Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jordan summons Australian official over Canberra's decision to stop referring to east Jerusalem as 'occupied' territory.

Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Another Sterling Day for Palestinian Unity Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

Palestinian unity continues to crumble: Palestinian Authority security forces detained 16 Hamas supporters and issued summons to seven others across the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority Ma’an News Service reported Monday. The website reported that Hamas members, some as young as 16, were detained in Shechem, Ramallah and Hebron. In addition, seven people were summoned […]

UK / News Briefs / Islamists

British PM : Check Schools After Islamist Takeover Plot

By Jewish Press News Desk

Britain's leadership becomes aware of an Islamist plot to take over the nation's school system.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

No Trip to Brazil for Gaza Official

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Gaza-based PA official claims he wanted to travel to Brazil for the World Cup, but Israel has blocked him from going.

Syria / Iran / News Briefs / Turkey

Iranian President Rouhani Arrives in Turkey for Talks

By Jewish Press News Desk

For the first time since 2008, Iran's president has arrived in Turkey on a state visit.

Israel / News Briefs

Israel Presidential Elections Tuesday

By Jewish Press News Desk

Despite the mud, dirt, scandals and allegations, the Knesset will hold elections for President on schedule.

News Briefs

Palestinian Authority Summons Aussie Ambassador

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority has summoned Thomas Wilson, Australia’s ambassador to the P.A., for a dressing down over Canberra’s decision to remove the word “occupied” from eastern Jerusalem. According to Rotter, the Palestinian “foreign ministry” told the ambassador that the international community recognises the “fact” that the Palestinian capital is occupied.

US / Eye on "Palestine" / UK / Government / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania / European Union

Netanyahu Slams Int'l Community for Supporting Hamas Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Prime Minister didn't mince words at Sunday's cabinet meeting, slamming the int'l community for embracing the Hamas government, while praising Australia for its moral clarity.

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Olmert's Request to Fly Overseas Denied

By Jewish Press News Desk

A judge denied a request by Ehud Olmert, to fly overseas for a business meeting.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Report: Bank Leumi to Pay NIS 1 Billion in Fines to US for Suspected Money Laundering

By Jewish Press News Desk

The US has been going after international banks who may have violated new money laundering laws.

US / Iran / News Briefs

US and Iran to Hold Bilateral Talks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The US is trying to reach an agreement with Iran on its nuclear weapons program so it can drop the sanctions against them.

Israel / Lebanon

Lebanese Car Crashes into Israel Border Fence

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Saturday night, a Lebanese car ran into the crash/infiltration barrier separating the border between Lebanon and Israel...

Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Netanyahu Team To Evaluate Hamas Unity, Yesh Atid Threatens to Quit Coalition

By Jewish Press News Desk

While Netanyahu weighs Israel's options, Yesh Atid ministers are threatening to quit the coalition.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australia Has PUG in a Tizzy

By Jewish Press News Desk

PUG Calls for Reevaluation of the Arab Relationship with Australia

Israel / Politics / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Yet Another Presidential Race Dropout Following Allegations of Wrongdoing

By Jewish Press News Desk

Last minute corruption allegations against "Fuad" Ben-Eliezer have forced him to drop out of the race for president of Israel.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Most Americans Blame Pals for Negotiation Breakdown

By Jewish Press News Desk

Blaming Israel for the breakdown of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority might be a convenient for John Kerry not to cause waves in the Arab world, but the American people aren’t buying it: More than two-thirds of Americans place the blame for the failed talks squarely on Palestinian shoulders. According to a […]

Police and Crime / News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Video: Lawyer/Mom Prevents Child's Arrest for Temple Mount Prayer

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police tried to arrest the 10 year old for praying, but his mother/lawyer made the police back down. Every Temple Mount visit should be accompanied by a lawyer and a video camera.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Temple Mount - Alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays

By Jewish Press News Desk

For the 2nd time this week, police are letting Jews onto the Temple Mount, while preventing Arabs from going up and harassing them.

News Briefs / Settlements

Israel Announces 1500-3000 New Homes in Response to PUG

By Jewish Press News Desk

The announcement was made in response to the formation of the Palestinian Unity Government which includes the Hamas terrorist organization.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Rolling Stones Play Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mick Jagger started the performance with a "Chag Shavuot Sameach Yisrael".

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Syrian Rebels: Israel Destroyed 2 Syrian Tanks

By Jewish Press News Desk

Syrian Rebels are claiming that Israel fired the anti-tank missiles after 2 mortars landing within Israel.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

200 Israelis Protesting at Tapuach Junction

By Jewish Press News Desk

The protesters demanded the government give the army the tools to uproot the terror and return security to the citizens.

Syria

Voting Begins in Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

Current Syrian president Bashar al-Assad is expected to "win".

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