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| February 7, 2017
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EU postpones summit with Israel as ‘punishment’ for passage of Regulation Law

 

The EU chastised Israel over the Regulation Law’s passage and postponed indefinitely a meeting between EU and Israeli officials, seen as a step towards mending strained relations.

By David Rosenberg

 

While the United States has refused to condemn passage of the Regulation Law Monday night, Britain and the European Union slammed the legislation on Tuesday, saying that it threatened the pursuit of a two-state solution. Neither referred to the previous situation on Cyprus, when Greeks were allowed to recompense Turks for building on their land when the island was divided rather than abandon their home, this with the consent of the Hague Court. Continue Reading »

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| February 7, 2017
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Turkish delegation visits Jerusalem to discuss joint Mediterranean gas pipeline

 

While delegations in Jerusalem progress in their discussions to construct a natural gas pipeline from Israel to Turkey and on to Europe, Israel’s Energy Ministry Director General Shaul Meridor is set to meet soon with Italian, Cypriot & Greek ministers for talks on a different pipeline project.

By Hezi Sternlicht

 

A delegation from the Turkish Energy Ministry is currently visiting Israel for talks about a joint gas pipeline that would pump gas from Israel to Turkey and Europe.

The project, which has been under consideration for some time, was also the focus of Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz’s visit to Turkey in October. Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2017
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IDF hits Gaza for 4th time after multiple attacks against Israel, IDF

 

IDF attacks four separate Hamas targets throughout Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire at the western Negev and rocket fire a short time earlier against IDF soldiers.

By Reut Hadar

 

The IDF today (Monday) attacked Hamas positions and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip in four separate strikes.

The last air strike was carried out in the evening, with three Hamas installations in the northern and southern Gaza Strip confirmed hits.

The IDF spokesman said that “the attacks were carried out in light of events that have been occurring over the last month. The IDF holds the Hamas terrorist organization solely responsible for what is happening in the Gaza Strip and will not tolerate any attempt to harm the security of Israel and its citizens, and will work to preserve quiet for both sides.” Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2017
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WATCH: Israel’s optical technology ruled the Super Bowl with incredible playbacks

 

Football fans no longer just watch the game from the sidelines, but now view the action from the center of the field by integrating this incredible new technology that provided amazing 360° viewing for the TV audience.

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As New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons fans gritted their teeth on Sunday night during the first Super Bowl to end in overtime, they could connect closer than ever to their favorite teams through an innovative Israeli technology.

While watching the game on their TV screens, fans were able to “Be the Player” – experiencing first-downs and fumbles from the players’ point of view through Intel’s 360 Replay, developed in Israel.  Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2017
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Police in East Jerusalem raid confiscate Hamas cash paid to terrorists’ families

 

The Israel Police raided 7 terrorists’ homes in E. Jerusalem for funds & property Hamas divvied out in lieu of terrorist attacks, i.e. foreign currencies, cars and jewelry worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

By Roi Yanovsky

 

Cash and valuables worth hundreds of thousands of shekels were confiscated from seven terrorists’ families on ; police explained that the families received the goods from Hamas. In addition, 14 suspects were arrested and brought in for questioning.

During the operation, police forces searched the terrorists’ homes, confiscating cash (both Israeli and foreign) at a total sum of about NIS 200,000, including checks, two vehicles, a truck and jewelry. Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2017
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REPORT: SodasStream plans to embed Israeli flag on its worldwide packaging

 

Despite the risk of a backlash from the BDS movement, SodaStream Int’l CEO David Birnbaum said: ‘I am proud to be Israeli, so I’m putting my flag on 50 million products manufactured in Israel.’

By Gary Willig

 

SodaStream International announced that it will begin embedding the Israeli flag on the packaging for its products, Ynet reported.

SodaStream’s new product label

The picture of the flag will be accompanied by the caption: “This product is made by Arabs and Jews working side by side in peace and harmony.”

SodaStream voluntarily decided to take the step of featuring the Israeli flag on the packaging of its products, despite the risk of backlash from the BDS movement. Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2017
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Israel may become major medical marijuana exporter generating $250m in taxes

 

Israel is widely regarded as one of the world leaders in medical cannabis research, with about 50 medical cannabis companies, from the agriculture sector with its development of strains that treat a variety of illnesses & disorders to delivery devices, such as inhalers.

By UDI SHAHAM

 

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation gave an initial nod on Sunday for the export of medical cannabis in what could be a windfall for companies in Israel, widely regarded as a leader in research in the field.

The initiator of the bill, MK Yoav Kisch (Likud), said the approval of his legislation could boost the Israeli agriculture industry. Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2017
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Top Hamas explosive ‘expert’ killed in Gaza ‘work accident’

 

One of Hamas’ senior terrorists, an explosive expert according to Israel TV2news, was killed Saturday night in an explosion in the Gaza Strip.

By Arutz Sheva Staff

 

Members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas terror organization, reported Sunday that a senior organization leader was killed in an explosion in the Gaza Strip Saturday night.

Hamas terrorists from-the izz ad din al qassam brigades at funeral – Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Hamas leader reportedly lost multiple limbs in the explosion, and eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Earlier on Sunday it was reported that Hamas had rejected an Israeli offer to exchange one of two Israeli prisoners now being held in Gaza – Avraham Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayid – in return for the release of a Hamas terrorist and brother of a senior Hamas leader being held in an Israeli prison. Continue Reading »

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| February 5, 2017
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NFL delegation to visit Israel next week for Israel Football League match

 

The delegation of 11 invited NFL football players will be touring around Israel later this month, but on February 18, will hold an open to the public, exhibition game with the Israel Football League.

By i24news

 

A delegation of NFL football players will visit Israel later this month, a press release from the Ministry of Tourism revealed Sunday.

The delegation of 11 players will arrive in Israel on Monday, February 13, for a week-long visit during which they will visit Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, as well as Christian holy sites in northern Israel, near the Dead Sea, and Masada. Continue Reading »

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| February 5, 2017
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Report: Business Between the Jewish State and its Arab ‘Enemies’ is Flourishing

 

#BDSfail: Arab states today are less interested in supporting an unproductive Palestinian cause than protecting themselves with techniques and technology that’s only, ‘Made in Israel’.

By Israel Today Staff

 

A Bloomberg expose published last week revealed that business is booming between Israel and many of its Arab neighbors, even if you can’t see it.

Arab countries are still careful not to make too much noise about their relations with Israel, lest they stir the wrath of a Muslim public that has been spoon-fed hate for the Jews for the past 65 years.

But those relations exist, and are growing stronger every day. Continue Reading »

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| February 5, 2017
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Report: Obama gave Iran green light to develop missiles that can reach Israel

 

Middle East Media Research Institute REPORT: As part of the P5+1 nuclear deal in 2015, Obama’s administration gave Iran its unwritten consent to develop tactical ballistic missiles with the only restriction, that their missiles would not reach Europe.

By Erez Linn, Israel Hayom Staff & News Agencies

 

Former U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration had given Iran its tacit consent for the development of ballistic missiles capable of striking Israel but not Europe, a new report by the Middle East Media Research Institute alleged Thursday.

U.N. Resolution 2231, passed shortly after the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal was signed, calls on Iran “not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using such ballistic missile technology” for eight years following the nuclear deal. Continue Reading »

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| February 5, 2017
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Warriors for Israel get posted on Twitter having dinner in Herzliya

 

Israel’s former Foreign Ministry director Dore Gold posted a photo on Twitter with actor & martial artist Chuck Norris, at a restaurant in Herzliya on Saturday.

By JPOST.COM Staff

 

Chuck Norris is so tough, he’s taken on the Middle East.

Well, perhaps.

The actor and martial artist who spurred an Internet craze of pop culture satirical factoids about his persona was in Israel this weekend.

Former Foreign Ministry director-general Dore Gold posted a photograph of himself alongside the Walker, Texas Ranger star at a restaurant in Herzliya on Saturday.

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| February 5, 2017
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Thousands of Israelis attend Tel Aviv rally for cannabis legalization

 

Thousands of Israeli demonstrators, including public figures, Knesset members and artists, rallied together in Tel Aviv to demand the government to fully legalize cannabis use.

By Itay Blumental

 

Last week, Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan said that after reviewing the matter, he will seek government approval for the decriminalization of cannabis.

According to the new policy, first time offenders will be fined by an amount which has yet to be determined and will not receive a criminal record. Second time offenders will be fined twice that amount and will also not receive a criminal record. Third time offenders will only receive a criminal record if the police deem it necessary (in accordance with the new conditional agreement), and if so will also have their driver’s and firearms licenses revoked. Continue Reading »

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| February 3, 2017
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Israel’s PM Announces First New West Bank Settlement in 26 Years

 

After years of Mahmoud Abbas inciting hatred and violence against Israel in direct violations of the ‘Oslo Accords’, Jerusalem appears to be finally giving up on the so-called peace deal, with Netanyahu authorizing the first new settlement in decades.

By Israel Today Staff

 

Even as government forces were evacuating the unauthorized Jewish outpost of Amona, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday announced plans for the first new Jewish settlement in the “West Bank” in over 25 years.

Itamar, in the West Bank – Photo: Wikimedia Commons/מנחם-ברודי

Netanyahu said he was putting together a government committee to advance construction of the new community, the name and location of which is yet to be decided. Continue Reading »

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| February 3, 2017
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PLO chief Erekat ‘Shocked’ at Trump’s inaction on Israeli construction

PLO Secretary-General Erekat said he was “shocked” that the Trump administration did not immediately issue condemnations on Jewish construction as Obama’s administration repeatedly did.

By Elad Benari

 

Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Secretary-General Saeb Erekat on Wednesday said he was “shocked” by the White House’s silence on Israel’s construction in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem, and called on President Donald Trump’s administration to clarify its policy.

Liberman and Netanyahu at Likud Beytenu faction meeting, Feb 5 2013 – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post

 

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman announced the approval of 2,500 housing units in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, in order to accommodate the housing needs of the residents and to return their daily routine to normal. Continue Reading »

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