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| November 17, 2013
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Jerusalem prohibits former gov’t official from participating in U.S. anti-terrorism case

Israel’s decision draws criticism from families of victims of Palestinian terrorism, that Jerusalem is caving under Chinese pressure.

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The Israeli government is prohibiting a former security official from testifying in an anti-terrorism case in an American court, drawing accusations from victims of Palestinian violence that it is bowing to pressure from China.

A woman walks past a Bank of China sign in Bejing,

Bank of China sign in Bejing,- Photo: Reuters

In a petition to an American federal court, the government asked to quash the deposition subpoena issued to Uzi Shaya, who could have tipped the scales in a case filed by families of victims of suicide bombers who accuse the Bank of China of facilitating terrorist funding via branches in the United States.

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| November 16, 2013
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View NBC News clip on Israeli treatment in the Philippines

Israel’s delegation of IDF emergency medical personnel in the Philippines have treated over 300 wounded.

NBC reporter impressed, in ‘Awe’ and publishes report praising IDF humanitarianism.

By Tova Dvorin

 

Since the IDF delegation to the Philippines landed last Thursday, the unit has treated over 370 wounded – 150 of them children – in a hospital in the city of Bogo.

IDF doctors at Bogo’s hospital have performed operations, used advanced medical equipment, and overseen 5 births – including one Cesarean section and one birth where the mother went into labor en route to the hospital.

Provincial governor Hilario Davide III visited the hospital Saturday to tour the grounds, meet the medical staff, and thank Israel for sending the medical team to the country, which was hammered by Typhoon Heiyan last week. Continue Reading »

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| November 16, 2013
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Jews Seeking Equal Freedom & Equality on the Temple Mount

 

The current modus operandus that restricts Jewish presence as a way of keeping “peace” actually undercuts the prospects for peaceful co-existence. By: Yori YanoverRead more at: http://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/striving-for-jewish-freedom-and-equality-on-the-temple-mount/2013/11/15/

The current protocols dictated by the Israel Police that restricts a Jewish presence on the Temple Mount as a way of maintaining the ‘peace’, in the long run undercuts the prospects for peaceful co-existence.

By: Yori Yanove

 

After a 12 day hunger strike I sat down to answer the simple question what our activity on the Temple Mount all about!

Yehudah Glick (with a tie) with a tour group on the Temple Mount. - Photo: David Zviel

Yehudah Glick (with a tie) with a tour group on the Temple Mount.

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| November 16, 2013
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Despite Promises Not To, Palestinian President Quits Peace Talks

 

 

After Kerry’s continued anti-Israel rhetoric the past 2 weeks, Palestinians use his comments on Jewish construction as excuse to walk out on White House brokered peace negotiations.

 

Did Mahmoud Abbas release enough murdering terrorists from Israeli prisons to now close down peace initiative?

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Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni on Thursday said that the Palestinian Authority had broken its promises to both Israel and the US by walking out on the peace process.

Despite Promises Not To, Palestinian President Quits Peace Talks

 

For days already, regional media had been speculating that the Palestinians were not coming back to the negotiating table after Israel approved the construction of more homes for Jews in Jerusalem and parts of Samaria. Continue Reading »

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| November 16, 2013
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A momentary sign of sanity during the Israel-bashing norm of the UN

 

U.N. interpreter, believing her microphone to be off, says Israel is the only focus when bad things are happening all over the world.

Awkward laughter ensues but still 9 resolutions against Israel pass that day at U.N. General Assembly meeting.

By Israel Hayom Staff

Following the vote on the sixth out of nine resolutions adopted against Israel by the United Nations on Thursday, the interpreter translating the vote to English, unaware her microphone was still on, was caught calling the repeated resolutions about Israel excessive.

U.N. General Assembly vote prompts translator to question whether the focus on Israel, “is a bit much?”

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| November 15, 2013
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India & Israel’s ties grow strong as nations do business

 

Conference brings together academics, business people & politicians from both countries to talk agriculture to technology for increased cooperation.

‘The economic potential between India & Israel, specifically within high tech sector, is huge,’ Israeli attendee reports.

By Linda Gradstein, The Media Line

 

The ties between Israel and India are growing stronger each year. India is buying Israeli companies and establishing more joint ventures between the nations.

Flags“We work with small and marginal farmers and we have a lot of problems in terms of water and productivity,” Dr. Suchita Bhandari, the business head of Bold Tree Tech Ltd.

“We find Israel has managed these things very well so we are looking to have the transfer of technology from Israel to India.” Continue Reading »

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| November 15, 2013
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Amid sufferings in Philippines, 1st baby born in Israeli field hospital

IDF spokesman Peter Lerner tweets picture & says: Grateful dad names his baby, Israel.

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Israeli medics delivered a baby boy in the Philippines Friday, shortly after setting up a field hospital in the typhoon-ravaged country.

Shortly after the Israeli mission in the Philippines delivers a baby, Nov. 15, 2013.

Shortly after the Israeli mission in the Philippines delivers a baby, Nov. 15, 2013. – Photo by Twitter account of IDF spokesman Peter Lerner

According to Israel Defense Forces spokesman Peter Lerner, the father was so grateful that he named his son Israel.

Lerner announced the birth of baby Israel on his Twitter account Friday morning, posting a photo with the caption, “Moments after the dramatic birth of baby #Israel. Continue Reading »

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| November 14, 2013
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Philippines Thank Jerusalem for Disaster Relief

 

 

Philippine Ambassador thanked Israel for dispatching hundreds of doctors & medical staff to set up advanced field hospital in his disaster-stricken country.

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Philippine Ambassador to Israel Generoso D.G. Calonge said his nation is most grateful for the immediate and overwhelming support provided by the Jewish state in the wake of super-typhoon Haiyan, which killed an estimated 10,000 people and left another 800,000 without food, water and shelter.

Philippines Thanks Israel for Disaster Aid

Members of the IDF Home Front Command Search and Rescue Unit depart for the Philippines.- Photo courtesy IDF Spokesperson’s Office

“I can’t describe the feeling right now… that my host country cares about our stricken people,” Calonge told The Jerusalem Post. Continue Reading »

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| November 14, 2013
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Mothers counter-protest breastfeeding incidents

 

Dozens of breastfeeding mothers gather in Rabin Square to feed their babies, after a woman in a shopping mall was forced to move. Protest group’s founder,’We just had enough,’

Bill in motion to fine harassers of breastfeeding women.

By Liat Rotem Melamed

 

Dozens of mothers breast fed their offspring in an orchestrated demonstration in central Tel Aviv, protesting the negative response to public breastfeeding while overt sexual innuendo and semi-nudity in advertisements are the norm.

Breastfeeding protest in Tel Aviv - Photo: Sharon Malchi

Breastfeeding protest in Tel Aviv – Photo: Sharon Malchi

The protest was sparked by a well-publicized incident in which a mother who breast fed her child in a mall in central Israel was required by the mall’s manager to move to a side room. Continue Reading »

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| November 14, 2013
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Following mortar fire, IAF strikes hidden rocket launchers in Gaza

 

Gaza attacks on Israeli civilian areas come one year after Operation Pillar of Defense. Israel Responds.

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IAF aircraft struck two underground rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip on Thursday in response to earlier mortar fire from the coastal territory into southern Israel.

Palestinians did not report any injuries or damage in the strike.

The IAF strikes came after two mortar shells were fired into southern Israel from Gaza on Wednesday morning. No injuries or damage were reported in the attacks.

The hostilities occurred as Israel was marking one year since it began Operation Pillar of Defense to root out terror infrastructure in Gaza.

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| November 14, 2013
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Republicans condemn Kerry’s ‘anti-Israeli’ Senate briefing

Harsh rhetoric from Washington continues, with the U.S. blasting Israel’s ‘unreal’ evaluations of Iran accord and Netanyahu warning that Kerry’s ‘bad deal’ could lead region to war.

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Tensions heightened and rhetoric escalated between Washington and Jerusalem on Tuesday as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gave what was described as a “fairly anti-Israeli” briefing on Capitol Hill while his State Department dismissed Israeli evaluations of the proposed nuclear deal with Iran as “inaccurate, exaggerated and not based in reality.”

Kerry speaks with reporters.

Kerry speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill before testifying before a Senate panel. – Photo: AFP

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| November 14, 2013
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Arson in Arab Town Appears to be ‘Price Tag’ Pay-Back

5 Arabs hurt in arson attack in a PA town in the Binyamin region. Authorities suspect the fire was set as ‘revenge’ for the brutal murder of IDF soldier.

By Maayana Miskin

 

A building was set on fire late on Wednesday night in the Palestinian Authority Arab town of Sinjil, in the Binyamin region.

The building was painted with the words, “Hi from Eden – Revenge,” leading security forces to believe the arson attack was carried out in response to the murder Wednesday of young Israeli soldier Eden Atias.

Five residents of Sinjil suffered injuries due to smoke inhalation. Continue Reading »

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| November 14, 2013
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Kerry’s True Nature Revealed

Following all his hostility of late and blatant anti-Israel rhetoric, new report reveals Kerry’s backing of anti-Israel activist groups goes back years.

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From his open adoption of Palestinian positions to his public belittling of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s awareness of the Iran threat, US Secretary of State John Kerry has of late been somewhat more hostile than the Jewish state is used to from senior American officials.

U.S. Sec.of St. John Kerry, left, speaks with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas - Photo: JACQUELYN MARTIN/AFP

U.S. Sec.of St. John Kerry, left, speaks with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas – Photo: JACQUELYN MARTIN/AFP

When he was appointed as America’s next secretary of state earlier this year, critics warned that when it comes to Israel, Kerry is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Continue Reading »

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| November 14, 2013
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27 EU lawmakers petition Ashton to redo settlement boycott policy

 

27 EU Parliamentarians sign petition to Ashton asking her to rethink guidelines on banning business transactions & funding with Jewish town in the disputed areas.

News comes amid reports Jerusalem attempted to reach a deal with EU over guidelines in bid to save $94B in research funding.

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Some 30 members of the European Parliament on Wednesday urged the EU to rethink July guidelines banning financial ties with Israeli settlements.

High Representative of the European Union Catherine Ashton – Photo AP

High Representative of the European Union Catherine Ashton – Photo: AP

In a letter to the bloc’s top diplomat Catherine Ashton, 27 MEPs across the political spectrum urged the EU’s executive, the European Commission, to reverse or at least soften the guidelines setting a January 2014 ban on funding and business deals with settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. Continue Reading »

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| November 13, 2013
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IDF sends 148-member team, field hospital & 100 tons of aid to Philippines

IDF officers from the National Search & Rescue Unit of the Home Front Command plus senior doctors from the IDF Medical Corps are part of the Israeli team.

 

JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces has sent a 148-member humanitarian delegation to the Philippines to provide search-and-rescue and medical services to areas hard hit by Typhoon Haiyan.

148 IDF soldiers are boarding an airplane for the typhoon-struck Philippines. – Photo courtesy IDF Spokesperson Office

The team left Israel on Wednesday equipped with a field hospital as well as about 100 tons of humanitarian and medical supplies, according to the IDF.

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