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| July 23, 2012
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Kadima MKs work to depose Shaul Mofaz as party leader

Mere months after replacing Tzipi Livni, Mofaz will either be pressured to quit, or forced into an election for party head.

 

 

Kadima officials are working to depose Shaul Mofaz from his role as party head, Haaretz learned on Monday, citing the outgoing vice prime minister’s weak poll numbers.

The reported plan came as Kadima seemed to edge closer to a full-on split, with former minister Tzachi Hanegbi spearheading efforts to convince at least seven Kadima MKs – the minimum required to create a new faction – to break off and rejoin the coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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The Question: To Eat or Not to Eat

WARNING! Non-Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia are to refrain from openly eating during Ramadan, or face deportation.

By Rachel Hirshfeld

 

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior urged non-Muslims residing in the kingdom to respect Muslim traditions by not eating openly eating during the month of Ramadan, or else face serious consequences, including deportation, Al-Arabiya news reported.

Muslim women break Ramadan fast

Muslim women break Ramadan fast
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“The non-Muslim expatriates in this country should respect the sentiments of Muslims by not eating, drinking and smoking in public places, including roads and workplaces,” read an Interior Ministry statement issued by the Saudi Press Agency, adding that violators may face deportation. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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PA financial crisis brings more support for Hamas

Expenses rise for Ramadan but reserves are down.

By MOHAMMED NAJIB/THE MEDIA LINE

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is suffering an intensifying financial crisis that is threatening its stability and strengthening the rival Islamist Hamas. Palestinian security officials warn that if the international community fails to pay its pledges to the PA, it will not be able to pay salaries in the coming months.

Palestinian flags waving in West Bank - Photo: Reuters

Palestinian flags waving in West Bank – Photo: Reuters

In June, the PA paid the 149,000 teachers, policemen and civil servants 60 percent of their salaries on their regular payday, and made up the rest just one day before the month-long Ramadan fast began on July 21. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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IDF draws New Immigrants from the US

350  Americans immigrate to Israel to join IDF as Knesset debates draft-dodging

By Itamar Eichner

 

While the Knesset toils in the draft-for-all debate, some people can’t wait to enlist. This summer sees a record breaking number of 350 young Jews from North America who will immigrate to Israel to join the Israeli army, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Monday.

Fresh Recruits at Induction Center (archive) Photo: Getty Images

The first plane batch of these patriotic new recruits has already been nicknamed “The Bakum flight of Nefesh B’Nefesh,” with Bakum referring to the IDF induction center.

This plane should arrive in Israel in about three weeks and will host an unprecedented number of 400 immigrants including 130 new IDF recruits. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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Israel rejects a Sunday Times report of anti-terror hit-team at Olympics

According to the newsreport, Israel has increased its security around its Olympic delegation in the wake of deadly Burgas suicide attack .

By Haaretz Staff and Agencies

 

Israel on Sunday said it was vigilant ahead of the Olympic Games in London but denied a report in Britain’s Sunday Times that it had sent a team to hunt down militants preparing an attack on its athletes.

Olympics - AP - June 8, 2012


A worker makes final adjustments ahead of the 2012 Olympic and Games, in London,- Photo by AP

 

“There is definitely vigilance in terms of intelligence and operationally ahead of the Olympic Games,” Defense Minister Ehud Barak told reporters. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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Bob Costas of NBC Sportsc to Recognize the Slain Israeli Athletes on Air

NBC sportscaster Bob Costas will hold moment of silence for the 11 slain Israeli athletes.

By Rachel Hirshfeld

 

NBC sportscaster Bob Costas plans to call out the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for denying Israel’s request for a moment of silence acknowledging the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches at the 1972 Games.

Costas intends to make his remarks as the Israeli delegation enters the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium for the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Munich massacre.

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US President George W. Bush speaks with Bob Costas of NBC Sports during an interview “while attending the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

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| July 22, 2012
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US Court upholds right to place ‘anti-Islam’ advertisements on NYC buses

American Freedom Defense Initiative director wins battle over right to post ads calling enemies of Israel “savages” • Metropolitan Transportation Authority had rejected ad on the grounds that it was demeaning to Muslims, but judge cites 1st Amendment in overruling MTA decision.

By The Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff

 

An anti-Islam activist has won a preliminary round in her First Amendment fight to place New York City bus advertisements calling enemies of Israel “savages.”

The bus advertisement submitted by blogger Pamela Geller, initially rejected by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Pamela Geller, executive director of the American Freedom Defense Initiative, had submitted an ad from the group that read, “In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.”

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| July 22, 2012
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Iran claims arrest of networks behind scientist assassinations

Islamic Republic’s intelligence minister says two cells inside & outside country involved in training killers have been shut down.

By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF

 

Iran has arrested some of those responsible for assassinations of its nuclear scientists, state media reported on Sunday, in a continued hunt for those it says are working to sabotage its nuclear program.

Intelligence minister Heydar Moslehi said Iran had shut down two networks inside and outside the country he said were involved in training the killers, Fars News Agency reported.

Iranian nuclear scientist assassination [file] - Photo: REUTERS

Iranian nuclear scientist assassination [file] – Photo: REUTERS

At least four scientists associated with Iran’s nuclear disputed nuclear works have been slain since 2010 and a fifth – Fereydoun Abbasi Davani, now the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization – was wounded.

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| July 22, 2012
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Sacha Baron Cohen & Palestinian grocer settle slander suit

Ayman Abu Aita sought millions of dollars in compensation after being portrayed as a terrorist in the comedy ‘Bruno,’ reports the Daily Mail.

 

Aman Abu Aita being portrayed in ‘Bruno’ as a terrorist. According to Aita’ court documents, he ‘has never associated with the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade or any terrorist activity,’ said the Daily Mail.

A Palestinian grocer portrayed as a terrorist in the comedy “Bruno” has settled his slander suit against Jewish actor Sacha Baron Cohen and talk show host David Letterman, according to a report by the Daily Mail.

Sacha Baron Cohen, star of the film 'Bruno,' arrives atop a tank

Sacha Baron Cohen, star of the film ‘Bruno,’ arrives atop a tank at the Los Angeles premiere of the film, June 25, 2009.

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| July 22, 2012
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Sunday Telegraph: US tells Israel not to seize Syrian WMDs

US reportedly ‘trying to persuade’ Israel not to attack Syria’s unconventional weapons’ stockpiles

By Yitzhak Benhorin, AP

 

WASHINGTON – Concerns over the fate of Syria‘s unconventional weapons’ stockpiles are growing, as the West is perplexed by conflicting reports regarding their position and security.

Chemical weapons (Archives) Photo: AP

Chemical weapons (Archives)
Photo: AP

Some media reports suggest that Syrian President Bashar Assad has begun moving the stockpiles; others say he may have used them against rebel forces; while others still say that Syria’s cache of chemical weapons – considered the largest in the world – is still under the regime’s tights hold.

Israel is following the situation carefully, as the defense establishment is concerned Syria will try to transfer advanced weapons to Hezbollah, and in fact, may have already begun to do so. Continue Reading »

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| July 22, 2012
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Hamas Considering to Declare Gaza a Sovereign Country

Banking on Egyptian support, Hamas may declare Gaza an independent country, a Brittish Arab language newspaper reports.

By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

 

Hamas is banking on Egyptian support to declare Gaza an independent state and “a liberated part of the ’67 territories,” the London-based Al Hayat Arab language paper reported Sunday.

Hamas has been tossing around the idea for two years, but Egypt has rejected the move.

The new Muslim Brotherhood government has given the Hamas terrorist party new hope, and a  senior Hamas official told Al Hayat that the subject will be discussed in meetings with newly elected Egyptian president Mohammed Mursi this Thursday. Continue Reading »

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| July 22, 2012
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IOC Decision : No moment of silence at Olympic Games

IOC president rejects pleas for official commemoration of ’72 Munich Olympic Games killings, at London curtain raiser.

By REUTERS

 

LONDON – The IOC has ruled out marking the 40th anniversary of the Munich massacre at the London Olympics opening ceremony but will visit the airfield where some Israeli team members were killed, it said on Saturday.

11 Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich attack

11 Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich attack – Photo: REUTERS/Handout

International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge rejected calls for an official commemoration of the 1972 Munich Games attack during Friday’s curtain raiser, a standing request of the families of the 11 Israeli Olympic team members who died. Continue Reading »

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| July 22, 2012
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Another Blast rocks Egypt’s gas pipeline to Israel and Jordan

Gas pipeline targeted for 15th time since mid-2011;  gunmen placed explosives under pipeline & detonated them remotely. Again gas supply suspended

By Reuters

 

An explosion on Sunday rocked the Egyptian pipeline built to carry natural gas to Israel and Jordan, the 15th time it has been attacked since the start of the uprising in early 2011 that toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Explosion at pipeline (Archives) – Photo: EPA

The blast occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning at al-Tuwail, east of the coastal Sinai town of al-Arish, at a point before the pipeline splits into separate branches to Israel and Jordan, security officials and witnesses said. Continue Reading »

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| July 22, 2012
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Al-Qaida is planning to crash U.S. airline during the London Olympics, reports Sunday Times.

In a Sunday Times report, a Norwegian that was trained in Yemen plans to crash a plane on a suicide mission; British authorities say there is a shortage of trained personnel to carry out security screenings.

 

The al-Qaida branch in the Arabian Peninsula is believed to be planning a terror attack during the Olympic Games in London, scheduled to begin at the end of the month. According to a report in today’s Sunday Times, quoting intelligence services, the organization has recruited a Norwegian Muslim convert who was supposed to hijack a U.S. passenger plane and crash it on a suicide mission.

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| July 22, 2012
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What a Surprise for PA Car Thieves: The Driver was a Soldier

Arab carjacking gang received nasty surprise when what appeared to be a female driver was in fact, an armed reserves soldier.

By Maayana Miskin

 

A reserves soldier reported Saturday night that an Arab gang in Samaria (Shomron) had attacked him, apparently in an attempt to steal his weapon. The incident occurred at the Shavei Shomron junction.

An initial investigation has led security forces to believe that the gang mistook the soldier, who has long hair, for a woman. Carjacking gangs in Judea and Samaria often target female drivers, apparently believing them to be an easier target.

After attacking the thieves realized that the “woman driver” was in fact an armed male soldier, a fact that may have been a factor in his escape. Continue Reading »

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