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| May 16, 2019
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100% Arab, 100% Israeli, and loving it

While BDS activists and mainstream media focus their attention on the Arabs who hate Israel, meet Lucy Ayoub, an Israeli Arab that’s hosting this week’s Eurovision, and who loves the Jewish State.

By David Lazarus

 

Too bad that the world’s media is focusing this week on Nakba Day as 10,000 Arab Israeli citizens march around in angry protests to memorialize what they consider “the catastrophe of the creation of the State of Israel as their personal tragedy.”

Meanwhile, 300 million people around the globe are watching the Israeli Arab who loves the Jewish Nation as she hosts the Eurovision Song Contest from Tel-Aviv. Continue Reading »

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| May 16, 2019
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EU to examine hate taught in Palestinian schoolbooks it finances

Investigation by IMPACT-se, reveals hundreds of examples of extremism encouraging Jihad, violence, demonization & incitement against Israel & Jews in new Palestinian schoolbooks funded by the EU.

By Itamar Eichner

 

Federica Mogherini, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced Wednesday that the body will scrutinize the new Palestinian textbooks for content that incites hate and violence, out of concern that EU aid funds are being used to promote hatred.

Courtesy of The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center At the Israeli Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Center

The announcement follows an investigation and campaign by IMPACT-se (Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education). Continue Reading »

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| May 15, 2019
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BBC caught covering up Palestinian anti-Semitism

BBC was called out for concealing open Arab anti-Semitism in its documentary about Gaza border protests by mistranslating the word ‘Yahud’ [Jew]….FIVE times, in an obvious attempt to point criticism on Israel instead of exposing institutionalized antisemitism prevalent in Palestinian culture.

By Marcy Oster, JTA,

 

The BBC is being accused of covering up Palestinian Arab anti-Semitism after it mistranslated in subtitles the word for “Jew” to “Israeli” several times in one documentary.

The film “One Day in Gaza,” about last year’s Gaza border protests against the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, aired Monday night on the BBC Two channel. Continue Reading »

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| May 15, 2019
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PLO official in Israeli hospital after PA terminated services for Palestinians

Jibril Rajoub, an avid supporter for violent terror attacks against Israelis, has been admitted to Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv, despite the Palestinian Authority’s announcement 2 months ago that it discontinued all medical treatments in Israel for Palestinians.

By The JERUSALEM POST STAFF

 

Senior Palestinian leader Jibril Rajoub is currently undergoing treatment at an Israeli hospital, Palestinian Media Watch reported on Tuesday.

According to the organization, Rajoub has repeatedly expressed his support for terror attacks and violence against Israelis, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining the backing of the international community. For this reason, he opposed suicide bombings in Tel Aviv, while encouraging targeting soldiers and settlers. Continue Reading »

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| May 14, 2019
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AGAIN: Democrat leader defends colleague after anti-Semitic comments

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attacks Pres. Trump and the Republicans who called out Muslim congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for distorting history, suggesting Arabs in British Mandate gave Jews a ‘safe haven’.
– WATCH: Ben Shapiro explains why Rep Tlaib’s anti-Semitic propaganda was offensive.

By Ben Ariel

 

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday called on President Donald Trump and the Republicans to apologize to congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for “misrepresenting” her comments on Israel and the Holocaust.

“Republicans’ desperate attempts to smear @RepRashida & misrepresent her comments are outrageous. President @realDonaldTrump & House GOP should apologize to Rep. Tlaib & the American people for their gross misrepresentations,” tweeted Pelosi. Continue Reading »

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| May 12, 2019
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Pentagon distributes Patriot missiles throughout Mideast to counter Iran

Having received intel that Iran’s military is planning an attack against US targets in the Mideast, the Pentagon redeploys Patriot missile batteries, designed to intercept ballistic missiles, cruise missiles or advanced aircraft.

By The Associated Press

 

The US will move a Patriot missile battery into the Middle East to counter threats from Iran, the Pentagon said Friday, reflecting ongoing concerns that Tehran may be planning to attack America forces or interests in the region.

The Defense Department released a statement about the move but provided no details. An official said the decision comes after intelligence showed that the Iranians have loaded military equipment and missiles onto small boats controlled by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Continue Reading »

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| May 12, 2019
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Israelis take 3 metals at 2019 Baku Grand Slam Judo Championship

At the 2019 Grand Slam Championship, Israeli judokas Sagi Muki wins the gold medal, while Gefen Primo takes the bronze, and Tohar Butbul brings home a silver medal from Baku, Azerbaijan.

By Neri Weiss

 

The fact that Israel is an international judo power is already known to all. On Saturday, Israeli judokas continued to show superiority over the judo mat when they won three medals at the Grand Slam Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Baku Grand Slam 2019, -52 kg, PRIMO Gefen,- Photo: Sabau Gabriela/International Judo Federation

The first one on the podium was Gefen Primo, who won the bronze medal. Continue Reading »

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| May 7, 2019
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#BDSfail: The Louvre Collaborates With Israel’s Bible Lands Museum

To the indignation of BDS activists who seek to isolate the Jewish State culturally, Israel’s Bible Lands Museum is sending four ancient artifacts to the Louvre for a new exhibition in May, entitled: “Forgotten Kingdoms: From the Hittite Empire to the Arameans.”

By Yossi Aloni

 

The Louvre is about to open a new exhibition in May, entitled: “Forgotten Kingdoms: From the Hittite Empire to the Arameans.” Among the artifacts on display will be four rare pieces from the Bible Lands Museum’s  permanent exhibition, which have been lent to the Louvre through a long and complex process of conservation and approval, which involved many staff people from both museums. Continue Reading »

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| May 6, 2019
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Palestinians cite ‘Corruption’ as major contributor to ‘Palestinian suffering’

Fatah & Hamas leaders have become billionaires, their children mega-millionaires, and to divert the attention of the media, international leaders and international organization, all that had to be done was accuse Israel for all their misfortunes.
– WATCH a short documentary about the corruption of Palestinian leaders.

By PIERRE REHOV

 

Much has been said about the sums that the Palestinian Authority spends on salaries of terrorists imprisoned in Israel and the families of “martyrs” – in other words, suicide-terrorists and those killed during their murderous operation. But when you talk to Palestinians about the misappropriation of funds allocated by the international community, the first term they use is “corruption.” Continue Reading »

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| May 6, 2019
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Hamas leader seeks “return to calm” with Israel

Misjudging Israel’s response of targeting militant leaders, their homes, and command posts & stockpiles thought unknown to the IDF, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is seeking “a complete ceasefire” with Israel.

BY KHALED ABU TOAMEH

 

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said on Sunday night that he does not rule out the possibility of reaching a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

In a statement, Haniyeh said that the “return to calm is possible and depends on the commitment of the occupation to a complete ceasefire.”

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh mockingly stands next to his destroyed office building. – Photo: HANDOUT/REUTERS

Haniyeh said any ceasefire should also include the weekly protests along the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel, also known as the Great March of Return. Continue Reading »

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| May 5, 2019
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IDF continues hitting terrorists; 4 Israelis dead after 690 fired on Israel

— SPECIAL SECURITY REPORT —
— Israel Under Attack —

– UPDATED: Beginning on Saturday morning, over 690 rockets fired at Israeli communities leaving 4 dead & dozens wounded.
– IDF deploys troops to Gaza border ‘preparing for escalation’ & mobilizing ‘offensive force’
– WATCH: IAF jets strike homes of mid-level Hamas, Jihad commanders
– IDF denies killing woman and baby, says deaths caused by Gaza rocket falling short

By Yoav Zitun and Elior Levy

 

A man was critically wounded Sunday when rockets fired by Gaza militants hit a factory in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. The 22-year-old man was rushed to the nearby Barzilai hospital, which was also hit Sunday as the massive barrage of rocket fire against swathes of Israel continued. Continue Reading »

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| May 3, 2019
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Opinion: Does Israel need Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’?

As European leaders & Sunni states finally realize PA autocrat Mahmoud Abbas will never make peace with Israel, The J’lem Post’s Yakov Katz, articulates interesting questions & answers as to why Israel doesn’t simply decide for itself what final vision it sees for its own future, then begin actualizing it.

By YAAKOV KATZ

 

Sometime next month, the United States will unveil the peace plan it has been working on amid great hype, hope and attention ever since President Donald Trump moved into the Oval Office in 2017.

What the plan contains is a closely guarded secret in Washington, Jerusalem and Ramallah. Continue Reading »

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| May 2, 2019
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IDF strikes Gaza in retaliation to launching incendiary devices at Israel

After IDF hit several Hamas military targets in Gaza following the launching of airborne firebombs and a long-range rocket, Gaza’s militant terror groups strike back, firing two additional rockets at Israel early Thursday morning…on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

By Yoav Zitun, Elior Levy, MatanTzuri

 

The IDF struck several Hamas military targets in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, in response to the launching of incendiary airborne devices into Israel earlier Wednesday.

One firebomb launched on Wednesday caused a fire in a field in the Eshkol Regional Council.

Cluster of balloons attached to an incendiary device, launched from gaza, landed in the southern Israel.

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| April 29, 2019
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US Secretary of State spurs Lebanon to settle maritime border with Israel

Following the visit to Beirut by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the speaker of Lebanon’s parliament indicated Lebanon was prepared to settle its maritime border dispute with Israel, but under the supervision of the U.N.

By Dima Abumaria, The Media Line

 

Talk of the demarcation of a maritime border gathered steam with the visit to Beirut last month by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

The speaker of Lebanon’s parliament indicated Lebanon was prepared to set a maritime border with Israel under the supervision of the United Nations.

Israeli offshore gas fields

During an April 23 meeting in Beirut with Maj.-Gen. Continue Reading »

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| April 29, 2019
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Israel releases 2 Syrian prisoners as ‘gesture’ for return of IDF soldier KIA

Israel releases two incarcerated Syrians as a “goodwill gesture” for the return of fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier Zachary Baumel, killed in the 1982 Lebanon War.

By i24NEWS

 

Israel on Sunday morning released two Syrian prisoners in what an Israeli official called a “goodwill gesture” for the body of the fallen American-Israeli soldier Zachary Baumel, which was returned to the Jewish homeland at the start of the month, 37 years after its first war with Lebanon in 1982.

The Israeli Defense Forces said Sunday that the two prisoners were transferred from Israel to the Red Cross in Syria via the Quinetra border crossing in the Golan Heights. Continue Reading »

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