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Arab Terrorist Caught With Three Pipe-Bombs After Throwing One at Border Police

Police uninjured in bombing attack in Abu Dis, east of Jerusalem. After giving chase, 3 pipe bombs were discovered in Palestinian’s car, then neutralized by police sapper.

By Ido Ben Porat, Gil Ronen

 

Muslim Arab terrorists hurled a pipe bomb at about 1 a.m., Tuesday night at a Border Police vehicle that was driving on the military road next to the security barrier at Abu Dis, just east of Jerusalem.

No one was reported hurt in the ambush, which led policemen – along with another Border Police team that was operating nearby – to catch the perpetrators.

At the University Junction in Abu Dis, the teams noticed three cars driving wildly. Continue Reading »

After Sacking Lapid & Livni, Israel’s PM Receives Fiji’s President in Jerusalem

Prior to meeting PM Netanyahu, the Fijian president began his visit in the Golan Heights inspecting his country’s UN peacekeeping troops, who this past summer had been kidnapped by Al-Nusra terrorists.

By Moshe Cohen

 

Fijian President Frank Bainimarama began a three day visit to Israel on Monday ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu Tuesday evening, after the latter fired key ministers and sent Israel to snap elections.

Fiji President Frank Bainimarama. - Photo: Graham Davis/The Australian

First Fiji President, Frank Bainimarama – Photo: Graham Davis/The Australian

Bainimarama, who was elected in September, is the first democratically elected president in Fiji’s history. The country has just come off a long period of military dictatorship. Continue Reading »

Kuwait Reports: Saudi Minister Considering Oil Trade With Israel

 

KUNA news agency quotes Saudi petroleum minister saying his country would be willing to sell oil to any country that wants to buy it, not exclude Israel as potential client.

By Daniel Siryoti, News Agencies & Israel Hayom Staff

 

After years during which Israel and Saudi Arabia have been rumored to have low-key commercial ties, the two nations may soon engage in open trade relations.

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia – Archive Photo: AFP

The Kuwaiti news agency KUNA on Tuesday quoted Saudi Petroleum Minister of Ali Al-Naimi as saying that as Riyadh is seeking to increase oil sales, it would be willing to sell oil to any country that wants to buy it, including Israel.

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Netanyahu sacks 2 lefties – Livni and Lapid are out – Elections to Come

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Bibi: “I will not tolerate this opposition from within.”

By GIL HOFFMAN, JPOST.COM STAFF

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the secretary of government on Tuesday evening to dismiss Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.- Photo: REUTERS

“In the last couple of weeks and over the last day, Lapid and Livni have forcefully attacked the government,” he said.

“I will not tolerate this opposition from within,” he added.

Netanyahu said he will call to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible in order for the citizens of Israel to vote and receive a clear mandate to lead Israel. Continue Reading »

Panda diplomacy hits Israel: China inspects Haifa zoo as possible new home

The Chinese pandas chief visited Israel last week with a huge 200-man business delegation, to determine if the Haifa zoo is Panda-worthy. Watch adorable video.

 

Following a diplomatic tradition going back millennia, China will be gifting Israel with two giant pandas, if it decides that the conditions in the Haifa zoo meet the animals’ needs.

Four-month old panda babies playing at Atlanta Zoo, December 12, 2013.

Four-month old panda babies playing at Atlanta Zoo, December 12, 2013. – Photo: Reuters

The delightful duo, which are actually a primitive species of bear, would be the latest to travel further to China’s “Panda Diplomacy,” a policy first employed by the Empress Wu Zetian in the year 658 AD to charm the Japanese emperor Temmu. Continue Reading »

REPORT: Incredible Compilation Detailing Media’s Egregious Misrepresentations About Israel

Former AP reporter demonstrates how major western media outlets seek to display the ‘Jews of Israel, more than any other people on earth, as examples of moral failure.’

 

During the Gaza war this summer, it became clear that one of the most important aspects of the media-saturated conflict between Jews and Arabs is also the least covered: the press itself. The Western press has become less an observer of this conflict than an actor in it, a role with consequences for the millions of people trying to comprehend current events, including policymakers who depend on journalistic accounts to understand a region where they consistently seek, and fail, to productively intervene.

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Watch: Stabbing Attack in Samaria by Female Fatah Terrorist

One wounded, as soldier attacked by knife wielding female terrorist.

A few hours after the stabbing attack in Samaria, the terrorist was shot while fleeing IDF soldiers.

By Uzi Baruch, Ari Yashar

 

A female Arab terrorist arrived at Gush Etzion Junction in Judea on Monday morning and tried to stab an IDF soldier, in an attack in which one person was lightly wounded according to Magen David Adom (MDA) reports.

Scene of the attack

Scene of the attack – Photo: Meir Deutsch, Regavim

The terrorist tried to flee the scene according to reports, evidently after the soldier managed to fight her off, but IDF soldiers on patrol who were active in the area shot her and wounded her critically. Continue Reading »

Hamas called on Abbas to stop spreading lies – quits unity government

Hamas leadership rejects Abbas’ claim that they colluded with Israel & declares unity government agreement has expired.

By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON

 

Hamas announced on Sunday that the unity government established with Fatah over the summer has ended.
Nabil Shaath and Ismail Haniyeh.

Fatah official Nabil Shaath (L) and Hamas deputy political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh. – Photo: REUTERS

The unity government’s six-month term has expired, Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said at a press conference in Gaza City, adding that talks would take place regarding a future government, Palestinian News Agency Ma’an reported.

Hamas “isn’t interested in incitement, but rather seeks to maintain national unity,” he said. Continue Reading »

IDF agrees to export used Israeli cars to Gaza – but will Abbas Agree?

Currently, the new cars exported from Israel are for the wealthy Gazans, but importing used vehicles would appeal to the Strip’s middle class.

By Daniel Schmil

 

The Israel Defense Forces’ Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories is due to approve the export of used Israeli cars to the Gaza Strip, TheMarker has learned. Israel already allows the import of new cars into the territory.

Palestinian children play in a damaged car outside a U.N. school in Gaza City, Sept. 3, 2014.

Palestinian children play in a damaged car outside a U.N. school in Gaza City, Sept. 3, 2014. – Photo: AP

Following the easing of some other aspects of its blockade on the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, officials at COGAT have decided to allow the import into Gaza of used cars, in the hope it will aid Gaza’s economy and create jobs for workers who would be involved in servicing the cars.

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Watch: Becoming an IDF Search and Rescue Soldier in 90 Seconds

Watch the incredible journey of an IDF soldier who documented his intense 8-month training on the way to becoming an IDF combat soldier.

By Arutz Sheva Staff

 

A soldier from the Home Front Command’s Combat Search and Rescue Brigade documented his intense eight months of training on the way to receiving his orange beret and becoming an IDF combat soldier.

Becoming a combat soldier in 90 seconds #IDFStyle

The result is the following 90-second video feature released by the IDF:

 

View original Arutz Sheva publication at: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/188027#.VHrSw8nVIn4 Continue Reading »

Gadi Eizencot selected as next IDF chief of staff

Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot to be named IDF’s 21st chief of staff in official announcement to be made Saturday evening. Lt.- Gen. Benny Gantz, the current chief of staff, is scheduled to step down in February.

By Yoav Zitun

 

Following a prolonged waiting period, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally approved Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon’s choice for the appointment of the next Chief of Staff. The official announcement regarding the successor of Lieutenant General Benny Gantz will be made on Saturday night. However, it can already be stated that Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot will be named as next chief of staff of the IDF. Continue Reading »

Jewish Refugee Day Commemorates 850,000 Jews Exiled From Arab Lands

While the world extends disproportionate attention to the Arab displacement during Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, the Jewish refugees that were forcefully banished from 10 countries are totally ignored by all, except the Jews.

By Israel Today Staff

 

On Sunday, November 30, Israel will commemorate the 850,000 Jews driven from their homes in neighboring Arab countries on the occasion of the Jewish state’s rebirth.

Aharon Aboudi grew up in Iraq, before his family was evicted and forced to build a new life in Israel – Screenshot

While the international community has numerous days and events marking the flight of hundreds of thousands of Arabs from the land during Israel’s War of Independence (there is even an official UN commemoration), the Jewish side of the equation is all but ignored.

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Ben-Gurion’s vision materializes as Israel plans 22 new Negev communities

 

The “Negev Progress Plan”, expected to increase Israel’s desert population by half a million people in the upcoming 20 years, will be a nod to David Ben-Gurion’s vision for prosperity & settlement in the Negev, as it will also help ease overcrowding in Israel’s center.

By Hezi Sternlicht

 

The cabinet is set to vote Sunday on a plan for increased development in the Negev Desert, including the establishment of 22 new communities. The new plan, nicknamed the “Negev Progress Plan,” references the Jewish Agency’s historic 11 Points in the Negev plan, which established 11 settlements in 1946.

Beersheba, in Israel’s Negev desert – Photo: Lior Mizrahi

The new plan will establish settlements from Sderot to Yeruham, near the original 11.

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Security thwart likely stabbing attack: Female Palestinian with knife arrested in Hebron

Police say initial investigations conclude that the 17 yr-old girl had planned to stab Jewish security personnel at Israel’s holy site.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Security forces arrested a 17-year-old Palestinian girl found to have a knife in her possession on Friday at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

knife hebron

Knife of Palestinian teen in Hebron. – Photo: Israel Police Spokesperson’s Unit

The knife was revealed during routine security checks. Police said initial investigations indicated that she had planned to stab security personnel.

During the incident the youth initially refused to undergo a routine security check, leading security forces to repeatedly question her to do so. Continue Reading »

Chief IDF Rabbi: Praying Muslims face Mecca, with back towards Jerusalem & Temple Mount

Chief IDF Rabbi Rafi Peretz makes controversial comments on Muslims’ relation to the Temple Mount and Jerusalem: ‘In the Qur’an, the word Jerusalem isn’t mentioned a single time, and that most Muslims have no idea what’s written in Qur’an.’

By Ynetnews

 

 

“In the Qur’an, the word Jerusalem is not mentioned even once. Nothing. It’s not even hinted at,” Chief IDF Rabbi Rafi Peretz was recorded saying in an explosive comments first broadcast by Israeli media.

Chief IDF Rabbi Rafi Peretz (Photo: Ido Erez)

Chief IDF Rabbi Rafi Peretz – Photo: Ido Erez

Speaking to a group of seminary students, Peretz said also said that “90% of Arabs have no idea what is written in the Qur’an,” the Channel 10 recording revealed. Continue Reading »