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Arab League Considering UN Intervention Over Al-Aqsa Issue

Arab League tabled the likelihood of voicing a complaint to the UN Security Council over alleged “Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa compound.”

By Elad Benari

The Arab League discussed on Wednesday the possibility of filing a complaint to the UN Security Council over alleged “Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa compound”, the Palestinian Authority-based Ma’an news agency reported.

The discussion was part of an “emergency session” that the Arab League called on Tuesday, at the request of the Palestinian Authority (PA) envoy.

The discussion came in response to Tuesday’s Knesset debate about extending Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

According to Ma’an, the Arab League council called upon the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to spread awareness regarding the “dangers” threatening the compound in order to gain support for the complaint. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Al Aqsa, Temple Mount, UN Security Council

Watch Debate: Would a 1-State Solution Work for Israel?

Calev Myers, an Israeli human rights lawyer debates Benjamin Rutland, in favor of a 1-state solution to the Israeli-Arab conflict.

By Ryan Jones

Opponents of the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are often asked what alternative they would propose, assuming that that status quo is unsustainable. The simple answer for many has been to propose a one-state solution whereby Israel annexes Judea and Samaria and grants the Arabs living there Israeli citizenship.

Would a One-State Solution Work for Israel?

That was precisely the argument offered by Israeli human rights lawyer Calev Myers, who has done much to defend Israel in a recent debate on i24News (see video below). Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News, Video's worth Viewing | Tags: Middle East peace

Terrorist Killed by ‘Pressure Cooker’ Tactic

A tactic used by the YAMAM SWAT team, dubbed ‘pressure cooker’ failed to persuade an armed suspect to come out of his hideout. Instead, he went down shooting.

By Gil Ronen

A special Yamam SWAT police force raided a large structure at Bir Zeit, not far from Beit El, on Thursday, and wound up killing a terror suspect.

The force is of the type known as ‘mistaaravim’ – which disguises itself as a group of Arabs in order to avoid detection. Its mission was to arrest three wanted suspects.

The Yamam force arrested two of the suspects, but a third refused to leave the structure and holed up inside for several hours. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Palestinian terrorists, Yamam

The Truth That Disproves the Palestinian Water Libels

Professional investigation shows that reason for lower water availability for the Palestinian Arabs is purposefully wasteful policies.

By Israel Today Staff

Earlier this month, the president of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, sparked a political and media brouhaha when, from the Knesset podium, he suggested that Israel severely limits the Palestinians’ access to clean water.

Examining the quality of the water – Source: Israel Today

Israelis from across the political spectrum were incredulous that Schulz would repeat blatant Palestinian propaganda without bothering to check the facts, which he admitted to not doing prior to addressing the Israeli lawmakers.

The facts, as they relate to this issue, are readily available to anyone interested in the truth. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Palestinian propaganda, Water Authority, Water conservation, water technology

20 American dentists planning aliya take Israel’s theoretical exam in New Jersey

Health Ministry sends Israel’s chief of dental medicine to U.S. to supervise theoretical exam towards obtaining an Israeli Dental License by those planning Aliya.

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

For the second time in three years, the Health Ministry sent its head of dental medicine to the US to supervise the theoretical exam toward obtaining a dental license by those who plan aliya.

Dentists who took the exam in New Jersey. – Photo: SHAHAR AZRA

Dr. Shlomo Zusman went to New Jersey to preside on Monday over the exam, the same exam given to Israeli dental school graduates this week but in English. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Aliyah, Health Ministry, Medicine, Nefesh B’Nefesh

Israel successfully tests anti-missile response system for civilian airliners

Elbit’s Sky Shield anti-missile system integrates a thermal camera with laser technology to deflect & protect all types of aircraft against ground-to-air missiles.

By Gili Cohen and The Associated Press

Israel has successfully completed final testing on a system that protects commercial planes from missile attacks, the defense ministry announced on Wednesday.

elbit

Testing of the Sky Shield system was “100 percent successful,” according to Brig. Gen. Eitan Eshel, head of research and development at the ministry.

The system integrates laser technology with a thermal camera to protect aircraft against missiles fired from the ground. It deflects missiles fired at aircraft by changing their direction. Continue Reading »

Category: Innovations & Discoveries, Israel News | Tags: Elbit, IDF, Israel high-tech, Sky Shield

PA Report: PA President Angry at Kerry, Threatened to Terminate Peace-Talks

PA-based newspaper: US Sec. of St. John Kerry demanded that Abbas recognize Jewish State, annex 10 Jewish communities & drop demands on the Jordan Valley.

By Elad Benari

Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas became very angry during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry last week and threatened to end the negotiations with Israel, NRG/Maariv reported on Wednesday, citing the PA-based Al-Quds newspaper.

Kerry and Abbas meet in Paris – Reuters

According to the report, Abbas fumed when, during a meeting with Kerry in Paris, the top U.S. diplomat presented a new offer which, according to senior PA officials, adopted the Israeli positions for a peace agreement. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: John Kerry, Mahmoud Abbas, peace talks

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Knesset: law past distinguishes between Christians and Arab Muslims

Nazareth Christian leader speaks about new law distinguishing between Christians and Arab Muslims. Christians Are No Longer to be ‘Arabs’

By Ryan Jones

Israel’s Knesset on Monday signed into law a bill that legally distinguishes between local Christians and the bulk of the Arabic-speaking population, which is primarily Muslim.

Christian Priest: Israel a Shining Example of Human Rights

Greek Orthodox priest, Father Gabriel Nadaf, spiritual head of the Israeli Christians Recruitment Forum

The stated goal of the law is to boost Christian employment rights by recognizing them as an independent minority, and thereby granting them separate representation on local councils and employment committees.

Israeli Arab (mostly Muslim) members of Knesset blasted the new law, insisting it would undermine Arab identity in the Holy Land. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Christian, Gavriel Nadaf, Greek Orthodox Christians, Israeli Christians, Knesset

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Jordan’s Parliament vote to expel Israeli envoy over Knesset’s Temple Mount debate

No action expected after non-binding parliamentary decision, unless Knesset accepts MK Feiglin’s recommendation that Israel proclaim sovereignty of the Temple Mount.

By The Associated Press and Haaretz

Jordan’s parliament voted unanimously Wednesday to expel the Israeli ambassador and recall its own envoy, after Israeli lawmakers debated whether to declare sovereignty over the Temple Mount, which is administered by Jordanians.

Israeli flags fly in front of the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount, Feb 25, 2014.- Photo: Olivier Fitoussi

The vote by acclamation in Jordan’s 150-seat parliament is not binding to the cabinet, which is keen to maintain diplomatic ties with Israel.

Category: Israel News | Tags: Israel Jordan, Jordan, Temple Mount

Israel reports: ‘Star Wars’ laser shield named ‘Iron Beam’ will cover entire region

An Israeli defense technology company has revealed details of a laser defense system with futuristic ‘Star Wars’ style technology which can disintegrate missiles and other projectiles from the sky with a pulse of energy.

By Daily Mail Reporter

State-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said the futuristic military hardware called Iron Beam was almost ready for deployment.

It works by firing a focused laser at targets which are heated so rapidly they disintegrate in an instant.

Iron Sheild

The arms maker publicised specifications of its High Energy Laser (HEL) at this week’s Singapore Airshow, which is Asia’s largest aerospace and defense exhibition. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: IDF, Iron Beam, Rafael

Again Palestinian Authority owes Israel Electric Co money, this time $389 million

Knesset Finance Committee is told that PA’s debt is increasing by $20-$22 million a month, and if unpaid, Israel Electric Co. might have to raise prices for Israeli customers.

By Zeev Klein

If the Israel Electric Company were a private entity, it would shut off electricity to the Palestinian Authority because of the PA’s outstanding bill of 1.37 billion shekels ($389 million), IEC Chairman Yiftah Ron-Tal told the Knesset Finance Committee on Tuesday.

Electricity on the way to the Palestinians

Electricity for the Palestinian Authority – Photo: IsraelandStuff/PP

“People complain about the perk of free electricity that company employees receive. But the users that get the most free electricity are the Palestinians,” Ron-Tal said.

Category: Israel News | Tags: electricity, IEC, Knesset, Palestinian Authority

Magen David Adom sets up for Friday’s annual Tel Aviv marathon

After last year’s tragedy, with an IDF officer dying during the race, MDA is taking precautions to keep the 40,000 participants in this year’s event, hydrated and healthy.

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

A year after the Tel Aviv Marathon in which a runner died from complications of heat prostration during blisteringly hot weather, Magen David Adom is taking all precautions to prevent a recurrence at this year’s event on Friday.

Tel Aviv Marathon, Yarkon Park – Photo: Courtesy

Last year, Maj. Michael Michaelovich, 29, an officer in the IDF’s Oketz canine unit from Moshav Menuha in the Lachish region, died during the race. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Magen David Adom, Tel Aviv Marathon

Israeli intel: Hezbollah to target top Israeli officials for assassination

Israel can’t officially admit to Monday’s airstrike & Hezbollah is denying any participation in the event, but under the surface, both sides are locked in conflict.

By Amos Harel

Hezbollah might start targeting senior Israeli officials, Israeli sources say. The reason: Monday’s attack on a weapons convoy in Lebanon that foreign media are linking to Israel.

Hezbollah supporters listen to Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah’s speech in Beirut, 2010.- Photo: AP

It seems Israeli defense officials are preparing accordingly. In any case, Hezbollah is not expected to react immediately. Lebanese websites have attributed the attack to the Israel Air Force, though neither Israel nor Hezbollah have commented.

Category: Israel News | Tags: Hezbollah, IAF strike, Lebanon, Syria

Students in Britain: ‘Israel Apartheid Week’ Losing Momentum

Jewish students in the UK say anti-Israel activities losing steam, as pro-Israel activists launch a pro-active educational campaign to counter the half-truths and fallacies.

By Ari Soffer

It’s that time of year again. As Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) hits campuses across the globe, Jewish students are once more bracing for a week of demonization and assaults on the legitimacy of the Jewish state.

I Oppose

Since launching in Canada ten years ago, the phenomenon has taken hold in campuses across several different countries, including the US and Britain. Based on the spurious, yet maliciously effective, accusation that Israel is in some way akin to apartheid South Africa, anti-Zionist groups have found the perfect way to monopolize the discourse and shut out any debate on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: anti-Semitism, BDS, Britain, Israel Apartheid Week