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| March 31, 2014
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Bennett calls PA’s bluff: If Abbas Goes to the UN, He’ll Lose Out, Not Us

Minister Naftali Bennett is tired of Mahmoud Abbas’ threats to ‘go to the UN.’ Let him, said Bennett, “he will be the one that gets hurt.”

By Yaakov Levi

 

Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett said Sunday that he was ready to call Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas’ bluff on his threats to take his case to international tribunals, unless Israel does what he, Abbas, wants. “Is he doing us a favor by continuing negotiations with us? If he doesn’t want to negotiate, that’s fine. And if there are no talks he plans to complain to the United Nations? Continue Reading »

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| March 30, 2014
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IDF publishes ‘Nine Commandments for the Orthodox soldier’

 

As the IDF prepares to induct more religious soldiers into Netzah Yehuda, the army releases pamphlet titled ‘Defending the Nation, Guarding the Torah’ to help Israel’s ultra-orthodox soldiers operate without Shabbat desecration.

By Yoav Zitun


In the early morning hours of last Saturday, members of Netzah Yehuda – the IDF’s haredi (ultra-Orthodox) battalion – participated in a special forces operation in the Jenin refugee camp. The haredi soldiers were securing the perimeter of the area of operations; they may have wondered to themselves whether they broke Shabbat before and after the complex operation.

IDF members in Netzah Yehuda – the IDF's haredi battalion - Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

IDF members in Netzah Yehuda – the IDF’s haredi battalion – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit


The IDF admits to the difficulties of catering to haredi soldiers and has produced an instructions manual for the battalion, in an attempt to solve a few of the dilemmas faced by religious soldiers who participate in operational actions on Shabbat. Continue Reading »

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| March 30, 2014
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A high-flying selfie too good to censor

Israel Air Force posts photo of one of its pilots flying over Tel Aviv on its Facebook page without customarily censoring his face.

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The Israeli military is normally very strict about protecting the identities of their pilots, but one flier’s selfie seems to have proved too impressive not to share on social media.

The selfie that is now the Israel Air Force Facebook page's cover picture. - Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

The selfie that is now the Israel Air Force Facebook page’s cover picture. – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

The picture of the aerobatic team pilot powering over Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square appeared on Sunday on the Israeli Air Force’s official Facebook page bearing the hashtag #selfie. Continue Reading »

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| March 30, 2014
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Israel’s Prime Minister Attacks UN Human Rights Council for its Moral Corruption

Prime Minister Netanyahu brands UNHRC a ‘procession of hypocrisy’.

Human Rights Council also came under fire by NGO UN Watch for whitewashing Saudi human rights abuses.

By Ari Soffer

 

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has come under fire from various quarters for ignoring and even whitewashing human rights abuses in authoritarian states while focusing almost all of its efforts on criticizing Israel.

Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, PMO

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu attacked what he described as a “procession of hypocrisy” after the UNHRC passed a string of resolutions condemning the Jewish state despite a wave of rights abuses elsewhere in the region. Continue Reading »

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| March 30, 2014
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Bashar al-Assad’s Presidential Palace rebuilt in Israel

 

The replica is part of the TV set for the new Fox Television series ‘The Tyrant,’ written & developed by Israeli screenwriter Gideon Raff.

By i24News

 

President Bashar al-Assad’s palace overlooking Damascus is considered one of the more ostentatious structures in the Middle East. The palace, designed by Japanese architect Kenzō Tange and laid out over 510,000 square meters, consists of mostly marble rooms.

Assad's Presidential Palace: The monumental gateway is decorated with abstracted muqarnas vaults ( Flickr/Jacobdugo )

Assad’s Presidential Palace: The monumental gateway is decorated with abstracted muqarnas vaults – Photo: Flickr/Jacobdugo

A replica is going up these days in an unlikely spot – the town of Kfar Sava, northeast of Tel Aviv. Continue Reading »

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| March 30, 2014
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Palestinians gleaming with almost unanimous UNHRC support

 

Palestinian foreign minister contends result of UNHRC’s vote on 4 resolutions condemning Israel acknowledges “indisputable right” for Palestinian independence.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF

 

The Palestinians on Saturday welcomed the almost unanimous show of support they received at the United Nations Human Rights Council as it ended its 25th session in Geneva.

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Four resolutions condemning Israeli treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza passed by a 46-to-1 vote. Italy, Germany and France on behalf of the European Union were among the nations that stood against Israel.

“This vote confirms the world’s clear condemnation of the systematic human rights violations committed by Israel, the occupying power, against the Palestinian people and their fundamental rights,” said Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riad Malki. Continue Reading »

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| March 30, 2014
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Israel’s PM Netanyahu: No more released terrorists without quid pro quo

 

Though Jerusalem refused to execute release of 4th round of imprisoned Palestinian terrorists, PA official claim no immediate action will be taken against Israel.

By Roi Kais, Attila Somfalvi

 

In a meeting with Likud ministers Sunday morning, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exclaimed that no more Palestinian prisoners will be released if no clear exchange will be guaranteed.

Previous round of Palestinian prisoners' release (Photo: Hassan Shaalan)

Previous round of Palestinian prisoners’ release – Photo: Hassan Shaalan

“It could be a matter of days. Either it resolves or implodes. Either way, there will be no deal without the exchange that the State of Israel receives will be clear,” the prime minister said. Continue Reading »

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| March 30, 2014
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PA Waiting to See U.S. Reaction to Postponement of 4th Terrorist Release

Palestinian Arab sources say Abbas’ Palestinian Authority is waiting for the US to formally respond to Israel’s decision not to release imprisoned terrorists, before taking action.

By Tova Dvorin

 

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is biding its time to act after Israel refused to release the fourth batch of terrorists Friday, a source told A-Sharaq Al-Awsat Sunday, and is waiting for US government officials to react before taking unilateral steps on the issue in violation of previous agreements.

“The [PA] leadership does not want to cause conflict immediately by taking responsibility for the destruction of the peace process,” the sources stated. Continue Reading »

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| March 29, 2014
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Boycott? Palestinians Increase Their Imports from Israel

According to new released statistics, the Palestinian Authority has seen an increase in both importing from Israel & exporting to Israel.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

The Palestinian Authority (PA) really likes Israeli-made products and even prefers them over those of other countries, according to newly released statistics.

In fact, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reported Friday, the PA has seen an increase in both importing from Israel and exporting to Israel.

According to the statistics, in January, the PA’s exports declined by 8.7 percent compared with the previous month, but its scope, which amounted to 68.6 million, was still larger by 10.1 percent compared to the same month last year. Continue Reading »

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| March 29, 2014
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UN Human Rights Council exemplifies the absurdity of it’s name

 

Human Rights Council makes a mockery of it’s mandate by completely ignoring the world’s victims in its self satisfying personal agenda.

Ignoring continuing Syrian atrocities against it populace on a regular bases and the IDF providing emergency medical attention to the wounded Syrians in Israeli hospitals, the UN Human Rights Council passed with the support of 33 members Agenda Item 7, condemning ‘Israeli treatment of the Syrian population on the Golan Heights.’

By Ynetnews

 

Israel’s staunch ally, America, was the sole buffer against five resolutions which passed Friday against the Jewish State at the UN’s top human rights body. Continue Reading »

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| March 29, 2014
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IDF Shoot & Hit Two Terrorists on Israel’s Syrian Border

— SPECIAL SECURITY REPORT —

IDF soldiers shoot & hit two terrorists attempting to infiltrate into Israel’s Golan Heights from Syria.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

IDF soldiers were able to prevent two terrorists from infiltrating into Israel in the Golan Heights, near the border with Syria, on Friday night.

Israel-Syria border (archive) – Reuters

According to the IDF, the soldiers identified two suspects fiddling with the security fence along the border. It is believed they also tried to place an explosive device. The troops open fired, hitting the two terrorists.

“The IDF will continue to protect the border and prevent attacks,” said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit in a statement quoted by Channel 2 News. Continue Reading »

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| March 28, 2014
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Jerusalem Reports to PA: Israel Cancels Last Terror Release

Senior Palestinian official reveals that Jerusalem has informed the PA  that it will not release last batch of convicted murderers on Saturday.

By Ari Yashar

 

A senior Palestinian Authority (PA) official announced Friday that Israel has told the PA it will not go through on the fourth and final batch of terrorist releases, which was set for Saturday night.

“The Israeli government has informed us through the American mediator that it will not abide with its commitment to release the fourth batch of Palestinian prisoners scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday 29,” PA official Jibril Rajoub told AFP.

“Israel has refused to commit to the names that were agreed upon of prisoners held by Israel since before the 1993 Oslo agreements,” added Rajoub, calling the move a “slap in the face of the US administration and its efforts.” Continue Reading »

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| March 28, 2014
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Talks of Israel without a president

 

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has discussed in recent weeks shutting down the presidency for good, since the Prime Minister isn’t interested in any of the current candidates to replace President Shimon Peres, whose term as ends in July.

By Mati Tuchfeld

 

The truth behind the complaint that the former Science Ministry employee filed against her former superior, Silvan Shalom, will probably never be known. Only the two of them know what happened, if anything did.

The President’s Residence in Jerusalem – Photo: Contact

Not only is it the past that is shrouded in vagueness; so is the future.

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| March 28, 2014
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Richard Falk to be replaced by Chinkin from UNHRC ‘s Goldstone Report

The Arab League wants a proven, pro-Palestinian legal campaigner who’ll more effectively promote a BDS agenda than a Muslim diplomat.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF
 

 

At the Arab League’s request the United Nations Human Rights Council later today plans to replace its special investigator Richard Falk with British legal expert Christine Chinkin who helped author the controversial 2009 Goldstone Report on Gaza.

OVERVIEW OF the Human Rights Council at the UNHRC Photo: Reuters

Late Thursday night UN Watch’s executive director Hillel Neuer leaked the document UNHRC President Baudelaire Ndong Ella intends to present to the council as it end its 25th session in Geneva by appointing 19 investigators late this afternoon. Continue Reading »

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| March 28, 2014
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Canadian FM Baird: Jewish refugees need be considered into Mideast peace accord

 

Foreign Minister Baird stresses recognition of all the refugee populations, and that the 800,000 Jewish refugees from Arab countries ‘does not diminish or compete with the situation of Palestinian refugees.’

By Ynetnews

 

Recognition of Jewish refugees from Arab states should be part of the Israeli-Palestinian peace accord, Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird said Wednesday.

Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman (R) greets his Canadian counterpart John Baird before their dinner in Jerusalem, Jan. 19, 2013. - Photo: REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman (R) greets his Canadian counterpart John Baird before their dinner in Jerusalem, Jan. 19, 2013. – Photo: REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

On Wednesday, the Canadian House of Commons accepted a report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, that recommended the Canadian government officially recognize the experience of Jewish refugees from Arab states. Continue Reading »

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