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On the Occasion of the Republic of Kenya's National Day, here's a press statement from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Kenya as you celebrate 49 years of independence this December 12. […]
Foreign Minister Liberman said today that the Palestinian Authority owes Israel NIS 1.6 Billion. The money is owed for electric, water, other services, as well as for an advance from Israel. Liberman said that Israel will withhold the transfer of tax revenue it collects on the PA's behalf for the next 4 months, and use […]
Rabbi Nuchem Rosenberg, a Williamsburg based counter-pedophilia activist was attacked and injured, allegedly by the son of a man Rosenberg had named as a pedophile. The attacker threw bleach in Rosenberg's face. Source: Failed Messiah
Satmar Rabbi Nechemya Weberman was found guilty of 59 counts of sexual abuse in State Supreme Court in Brooklyn on Monday.
Despite it's Muslim Brotherhood government, the US has decided to send 20 more F-16 fighter planes to Egypt, FoxNews reports. Egypt already has 200 planes, and these 20 are part of an order placed by the U.S., for former president Hosni Mubarak 2 years ago, as part of a $1 billion dollar foreign package to […]
After a week of medical tests in the hospital, Jonathan Pollard was returned on Sunday to his prison cell. After falling seriously ill a week ago, Pollard was taken to a hospital were tests were performed,including an MRI of his brain. The results are not yet in, but his condition stabilized enough that the authorities […]
The smuggling of weapons through Italy, intended probably to Egypt and from there to Gaza, was thwarted in the southern city of Naples, based on information provided by Israeli authorities, the Italian news agency ANSA reported on Saturday. According to the report, Naples police arrested an Egyptian citizen on suspicion of attempting to smuggle five […]
Following days of violent protests in Egypt, Egyptian President Morsi cancelled the constitutional decrees he issued for himself last month that gave him more power. Despite the declaration, it is unclear though if Morsi is actually gave up the new powers he took for himself. The December 15th referendum on the constitution will go ahead […]
On Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released the following press statement: The United States and the international community remain committed to maintaining pressure on the Iranian regime until it fully addresses concerns about its nuclear program. That’s why today I am pleased to announce that China, India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri […]
Tomorrow, Sunday, December 9, State Senator Daniel Squadron will host "New York After Sandy," a resource fair and community conversation that will serve as a one-stop shop for New Yorkers in need of assistance or who want to get involved with recovery efforts and long-term planning. Brooklyn: 11AM-2PM, Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main St (DUMBO) […]
Hamas terror chief Khaled Mashaal openly arrived in Gaza on Friday, crossing through via Egypt. Mashaal was met by representatives of both Hamas and Fatah. Mashaal will be staying in Gaza for 3 days. In 1997, Netanyahu nearly succeeded in killing Mashaal in retaliation for all the Hamas suicide bombings, but the Mossad operation in […]
One person was injured, and a few cars and buses were damaged by Arab rock throwing near Karmei Tzur on Highway 60. The victim was treated by an IDF medical crew for a head injury at Karmei Tzur.
Intrigue and rumor swirls around Danny Ayalon's exclusion from the Yisrael Beytenu list, as no one is officially saying a thing. There's nothing nature abhors more than a vacuum.
In the 2013 Terravino wine competition held this year in Jerusalem, 13 wines won the coveted double-gold medal. Four of those wines are from Israel. 21 countries and 500 different wins participated in the contest. One of the winners was the Tura boutique from the Shomron, which won 2 gold medals.
Party registration for running in the Israeli elections to Knesset finally closed, and the pollsters are busy.
Heeb Magazine Publisher is looking to promote his tribute to his late brother and his fight with cancer.
Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss is theoretically very vulnerable to a primary challenger in 2014, and his fate will depend on whether anyone is interested in taking him and take advantage of that vulnerability, Public Policy Polling reported on Tuesday. PPP found that a mere 38% of Republican primary voters say they want Chambliss to be […]
President Barack Obama is expected to announce his nominees for secretaries of state and defense in the next two weeks, with former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel on the short list of potential choices to head the Pentagon, senior administration officials told Reuters on Tuesday. The Republican Jewish Coalition reminded readers that, in the past, Jewish […]
Amir Peretz, former Histadrut union chief and former Defense Minister, is now a former member of the Avoda (Labor) party. He is moving over to the Movement (HaTnuah) party of Tzipi Livni (former head of Kadima, and former Foreign Minister). Also moving over to Livni's party is former general Elazar Stern. Stern announced on the […]
In the years since the Rabbinical Council of America's first comment about JONAH (Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality), "the only Jewish based organization dedicated to assisting individuals with unwanted same sex attractions move from gay to straight" in January, 2004, in which we suggested that rabbis might refer congregants to them for reparative therapy, […]
Egyptian newspapers are reporting that thousands of pro and anti Morsi Egyptians demonstrators are still violently protesting and clashing over the proposed new constitution. Hundreds have been injured, and a number are reportedly dead from the violence. Protesters torched at least 2 buildings on Wednesday. Anti-Islamic protesters are denouncing Morsi's controversial constitution decree and draft constitution. Having […]
Speaker of the Knesset Rueven Rivlin (Likud) said Wednesday that he would be willing to be moved lower on the joint Likud Yisrael Beitenu ("Likud-Beitenu") list in order to ensure that a female candidate were included in the list's top ten candidates, Ma'ariv reported. Rivlin is number 10 on the joint list. The first female […]
F-16 engines, worth millions of shekels, were stolen from an Air Force base in central Israel, according to Walla. Unlike previous incidents on IDF bases which included jeeps (in May) and large amounts of ammunition (in February) being stolen, this time there were no holes in the fence. It is suspected that the thieves had inside […]
The Kinneret Bot reports: In the last 2 days the water level of the Kinneret rose 2cm to -212.38m, 62cm above the lower red line. This rise has been due to the rain that Israel has been having over the past 2 days.
More than 200 Grassroots Community Leaders Endorse Former Community Board 1 Chair and Downtown Leader.
On Wednesday, the Civil Administration Planning Council rushed through approval on the plan to build 3000 apartments in E1, between Jerusalem and Ma'aleh Adumim.
IDF soldier Liraz Benvenisti, 20, on Tuesday evening left the base where he is serving, near the town of Gedera, and then disappeared. It is feared that he may have hitched a ride with Arab terrorists. He is 5'7", slim, brown eyes, short, black hair. He was last seen wearing IAF uniform and carrying a […]
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu betrayed the Obama administration by announcing a new settlement expansion and the cutoff of tax transfers to the Palestinian Authority, JTA reported. Emanuel, President Obama's chief of staff in his first term, delivered the rebuke over the weekend at the Saban Forum in Washington. Emanuel's […]
According to a report on Israel Channel 10, Shelly Yechimovitch, the head of the Labor party, said that if she is appointed Minister of Finance, she would increase healthcare taxes, legislate an inheritance tax, and increase the corporate tax rate.
Mark C. Toner, DOS Deputy Spokesperson, on Monday night released this statement: The United States opposes all unilateral actions, including West Bank settlement activity and housing construction in East Jerusalem, as they complicate efforts to resume direct, bilateral negotiations, and risk prejudging the outcome of those negotiations. This includes building in the E-1 area as this area […]
The Cuban government should release Alan Gross and return him to his family, where he belongs.
During a GSS (General Security Service) operation in Deir Sharaf, between Shavei Shomron and Einav, a Palestinian vehicle deliberately crashed into the side of the GSS jeep. As a result the jeep flipped, and all five of its occupants were lightly injured. The Palestinian driver of the terror vehicle then exited his car brandishing an […]
PM Netanyahu said today at a cabinet meeting that, "a Palestinian state will not be established until they recognize Israel as the state of the Jewish people along with a decision to end the conflict. Israel will not let Judea and Samaria turn into a terror base where missiles will be launched at Israel." In […]
Parts of Egypt's proposed constitution have been translated by Egypt Independent. While quite long, the following is not the complete translation. Egypt Independent will be publishing a more complete version of the draft on Sunday and you will be able to read it there. CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We, the people of Egypt, In the name of […]
Egyptian President Morsi has called for a referendum on the country's constitution to be held on December 15th. Demonstrations and rallies, some of them violent, both for and against Morsi have been held in the recent days. Some of the recent demonstrations were about Morsi's attempt to consolidate more dictatorial powers for himself.
Not a week passes without some new rumor from Syria tearing up the social media channels. Here's the latest about Assad.
The committee to release Jonathan Pollard says the Jewish spy was hospitalized after he had collapsed in prison. His condition is unknown. His wife was informed by the prison authorities a short while ago. A source inside the committee told Ynet that over the past few weeks Pollard has been suffering great pain, but it […]
Labor party primary results are in, and Shelly Yechimovitch did not come out a winner.
The premier screening of the new documentary, “The Resort,” hosted by the World Forum of Russian Jewry (WFRJ) took place Wednesday evening, November 28, at a screening room in New York’s Times Square. The audience included Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in New York, Dr. Igor Branovan, Vice President of the American Forum […]
In a symbolic vote the "state" of Palestine was created today, but the vote has no legally binding status.
Police foiled a possible terror attack in Ma'aleh Adumim on Thursday evening after noticing a suspicious vehicle trying to drive into the city of Ma'aleh Adumim, just outside of Jerusalem. The police stopped the car which had no plates, and arrested the Arab driver (40), a resident of the Shomron, who said he had planned […]
An initiative of some members of the Jerusalem Likud branch could help keep soon-to-be-former MK Dan Meridor gainfully employed: The Begin Heritage Group, led by Avi Moyal, Yoram Gamish and Jerusalem city council member Meir Turgeman, yesterday proposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would throw his support behind Meridor, who had been rejected […]
FIFA generously plans to rebuild the Gaza soccer stadium. The stadium was used as a Hamas launching pad to shoot Fajr-5 rockets at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
On November 29, 1947 the United Nations voted in a plan for the partition of the British Mandate territory of Palestine. The plan came to be called the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine or United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181.
On the NY Times Public Editor's blog, Margaret Sullivan talks about the leash they'll be putting on Jodi Rudoren, the NY Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief. After Rudoren's not very well thought out foray into the world of social media, and the serious missteps that followed, the NY Times has decided to appoint an editor to handle Rudoren's […]
The Labor party, headed up by Shelly Yechimovitch, will be holding primaries on Thursday. Nana10 reports that senior staffers in Yechimovitch's office have set up white lists and black lists of who they want in the Knesset and who they don't want to see at all. Among those that Yechimovitch reportedly does not want running […]
Galei Tzahal reports that despite Israeli threats to withhold money if the Palestinian Authority doesn't stop its UN bid for statehood, Israel transferred on Tuesday NIS 200 million (around $50 Million) to the Palestinian Authority to help them pay salaries. The money was paid from taxes collected o behalf of the Palestinian Authority. One wonders why that money […]
Arafat's body was exhumed on Tuesday, samples were taken from the body, and the body was then reburied in his Ramallah mausoleum. Palestinian’s believe that Arafat was poisoned with radiation, by Israel. Results are expected back in around 3 months. .
On its 100th year, the Anti-Defamation League is recognizing Lavine's immense civic leadership and influence to affect positive change in our community. Their press release states: Lavine believes strongly in giving back to his community. Together with his wife Jeannie, Lavine has helped create, grow and sustain numerous organizations focused on improving the lives of children […]
As reported in JewishPress.com, the process of exhuming Yasser Arafat's body is to be completed today. Palestinian's believe that Arafat was poisoned with radiation, by Israel. JewishPress.com is following the story, and will try to bring you photos.
Three Palestinians crossed over into Israel from Gaza near the town of Netiv HaAsara. The town went on alert. The three were caught and brought in for interrogation. The alert was finally called off an hour after no additional signs of infiltrators were found. On Monday morning a terrorist entered the town of Sdei Avraham […]
It appear that Moshe Feiglin is going to Jerusalem.
YNET has published a report with the details of the terror attack this morning in Sdei Avraham. The terrorist from Gaza entered the home of Yael (39), where she was sleeping with her 4 children. The terrorist attacked Yael with a knife and iron rod, and she single handedly fought him off, saving the lives […]
On Monday evening at 7:20 PM a rocket was launched from Gaza. The rocket fell within Gaza.
On Sunday, a firebomb was thrown at an Israeli car on route 443. A massive amount of stones were thrown at a bus near Maaleh Adumim. No one was injured in the attacks.
For the second time today, gunfire from Syria crossed the border into Israel on the Golan Heights. An IDF vehicle was nearly hit. No injuries were reported.
Due to computer glitches that have prevented many Likud members from voting, Likud primary elections which were originally extended until midnight on Sunday, have now been extended to 9 PM on Monday. Only 16% of Likud members were able to vote by 4 PM on Sunday and only 40% succeeded by 9 PM. Some Likud […]
A joint US-Israel anti-missile system called Magic Wand successfully intercepted a missile in a test on Sunday. The anti-missile system is also called David's Sling in Israel. Magic Wand is being jointly developed by Rafael in Israel, and Raytheon in the US. It's primary target are missiles with ranges of at least 70 kilometers, such […]
The Sunday Times reported that Israeli spy satellites detected an Iranian ship loaded with rockets. According to the report, intelligence experts estimated that the shipment was intended to reach Gaza through the Red Sea, Sudan and Egypt. The cargo was prepared for loading last week, at the time when Israel and the Hamas were negotiating […]
Hamas has begun deploying unarmed policemen along the Israeli border with Gaza. The initial deployment began east of Khan Yunis, where on Friday, the IDF killed one and wounded around a dozen Gazans who tried to breach the security fence. The mission of the Hamas policemen is to keep Gazan citizens away from the border with Israel, and […]
Al Arabiya reports that a large explosion destroyed part of an Egyptian intelligence building. The building is located in Rafah, near the Gaza border, in Egyptian controlled Sinai. There's no additional information available yet.
The Likud party is holding primaries on Sunday. The race is going to be a closely watched, as both candidates and voters look to see how the fallout from Operation Amud Anan affect the outcome. With so many Israelis upset with how the operation against Hamas concluded, that anger might provide a boost for the […]
Palestinians claim that the IDF killed and injured Gazans who approached the border fence.
The following poll result were reported on the Knesset TV Channel, after the Cease Fire announcement.
Two more rockets pointed at Israel were found and neutralized in Lebanon.
Two Rockets at Ashekelon Beach. No injuries. Does Israel now get to complain to Egypt about the ceasefire violations?
Ma'an News agency reports that Arab on Arab violence continues as 1 Gazan was killed and 3 more injured due to celebratory gunfire. [Good luck to both sides.]
PM Netanyahu's Statement at November 21 Press Conference with Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense - Operation Pillar of Defense – Cease-Fire
Latest update on the war with Gaza, for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.
Israel and the Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a Gaza ceasefire deal, an un-named Palestinian official with knowledge of Egyptian mediation between the two sides told Reuters. There was no immediate official confirmation of the news, which came on the eighth day of intensive Israeli fire on the Gaza Strip and terrorist rocket attacks out […]
Update and Correction: The woman was hit by a rock. Due to the severity of her injuries, it was initially believed she was shot. A Jewish woman from Tzur Hadassah was shot near Husan bypass between Beitar Ilit and Tunnel Road (60) in a drive-by shooting. Her condition is listed as serious. She's being being treated […]
Latest updates for Tuesday, November 20, 2012 8:25 PM A female driver was shot near the Husan bypass near Beitar Ilit in a drive-by shooting. Medical forces are treating her on site, but she is in serious condition. The woman is from Tzur Hadassah. 8:00 PM Permitted for release: Reserve soldier killed by mortar fire in Eshkol […]
A security guard, was attacked by an ax wielding mentally unstable Jew from Bat Yam in front of the U.S. embassy on HaYarkon Street in Tel Aviv. Police is on its way. Embassy guards returned fire at the attacker in response, hitting him and later arresting him. A group of about 100 Arabs, calling itself the […]
In light of the present security situation in Israel, EL AL will allow customers to cancel or change their flight departure dates under the following conditions: Passengers departing from Israel and Israeli passengers returning to Israel by November 29, 2012 (inclusive) will be able to move up their flight dates with no cancelation fee or […]
The number of fatalities in demonstrations against Operation " Pillar of Defense" in Judea and Samaria has risen to two. Last night IDF forces shot dead a demonstrator near Hebron, after they said they were attacked by him. Another protester reportedly died of his injuries, after a Palestinian-reported clash with security forces. The Army does […]
The UN Security Council session last night of the situation in the Gaza Strip ended at an impasse. The United States opposed the approval of a statement that has no mention of Hamas rocket fire and Israel's right to defend itself. U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said that the cessation of violence must be done through […]
Day 6 of the war with Gaza. Updates for Monday, November 19, 2012 9:12 PM IDF soldier kills Arab in Southern Mt. Hebron area. An Arab near Halhul attacked a soldier,in a kidnapping attempt. The soldier shot the terrorist. Simultaneous to the attack, Palestinian websites reported that an IDF soldier was kidnapped. It appears the […]
Hamas is sending out emails to try to convince you that they're winning the war they're losing.
Crime must go on, even during a time of war in Israel. This morning, the residents of the town of Gan Yavneh, not far from Ashdod and well within the range of Gazan rockets, woke up to the sound of a loud explosion. An EMT unit rushed to the area and discovered a car that […]
A special prayer session has been called for the residents of the south and IDF soldiers.
1:02 AM (Sunday) IDF Radio reports that for the past hour, the IDF has been pounding away at terror targets in Gaza. The past few hours have been quieter than usual...and only a few rockets fired at Israel. 12:52 AM This evening, IDF Homefront command installed additional sirens in Herziliya due to the escalation down south. 12:39 […]
While the IDF has authorized the call up of up to 75,000 reservists, over 100,000 reservists have asked to serve in Operation Amud Anan.
Hamas is not allowing at least 22 foreign nationals who wish to exit the Gaza Strip for Israel to do so.
This graphic illustrates what you need to do if a rocket siren goes off in your area.
On Friday evening two rockets hit the Gush Etzion area, south of Jerusalem. Residents were on their way to synagogue on Friday night, when the sirens went off. A short time later 2 rockets hit in the Gush Etzion area. No injuries or damage were reported from those strikes.
3:46 PM Sirens sounding in Ashdod. 3:39 PM As of 3:30 PM today, the IDF Iron Dome system has knocked out 184 Gazan rockets, with a 87% successful it rate! 3:37 PM Ehud Yaari from Channel 2 TV: Traffic jam of IAF Fighter jets awaiting to bomb terror targets in Gaza. 3:23 PM Reports from Gaza that IDF is […]
The Gaza War update for Friday at noon.
The IDF is prepared for a ground operation in the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to commit to along-term ceasefire.
7:35 AM NYC closed the area around the Israeli Consulate in light of the protests and for security reasons. Security has also been increased around other Israeli sites in the city. The Federation announced they are donating 5 million dollars to Israelis in the South. A Suspicious Object was found near the Jerusalem light rail […]
2:00 AM Reports are coming in of a number of massive IDF attacks across Gaza. Among the major attacks is that the IDF has destroyed over 70 medium range missile launchers in the past hour. Another is a strike on a major Hamas security building in the Sheikh Reduan neighborhood of Gaza City, as well as the […]
The IDF took a shot near Ismael Haniyeh's house. They hit a jeep parked right outside it. Haniyeh is the current head of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority in Gaza.
Palestinian sources in Gaza reported that the commander of Fatah's Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in Gaza, Salem Thabet, escape an attempt on his life after the air force attacked the house he was in.
Tomorrow, Friday, Jerusalem police plans to limit entrance of Muslim worshipers to the Temple Mount to men ages 40 and older, carrying blue identity cards only (Israeli citizens). Women of any age will be permitted to enter. Police will increase the forces staged around the Temple Mount and the Old City by several thousand policemen, […]
The funeral for Mira Sharf has begun in Jerusalem. Sharf was killed in a rocket attack on Thursday in Kiryat Melachi. She was a a Chabad Shaliach. Her husband Shmulik and their children are currently still in the hospital. Aharon Samdaja and Itzik Amsalem were also killed in the rocket attack.
8:09 PM A car in Be'er Sheva was hit by a rocket, and went up in fire. A factory in Be'er Sheva was hit.
A map showing the amount of time the residents of each district in Israel have to get into a bomb shelter after a rocket has been launched. The critical areas are right around the Gaza Strip, ut, depending on the missile, no one is completely safe.
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