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| October 22, 2013
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Israelis Saving African Lives

Israeli medical teams volunteer to travel to various parts of Africa to provide life-saving heart treatment to thousands of suffering children.

By Ryan Jones

 

 

It is no longer unusual for Israelis to travel abroad to help the sick and needy around the world, as a team of 20 doctors and medical staff did on Sunday when they flew to Tanzania to provide free heart surgeries.

Israelis Saving African Lives

Israelis Saving African Lives – Israel Today

But it still creates a small swell of national pride when one reads of the latest humanitarian mission, especially for those of us who are believers and see in these missions the fulfillment of God’s commandment for Israel to be a blessing to the nations, not to mention Yeshua’s teachings on loving both your neighbors and your enemies. Continue Reading »

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| October 22, 2013
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More Israeli Bedouin women attending Universities

 

“Today, when a man wants to marry, he looks for a working woman because of the hard life and the economic situation,” says Reem Al-Amrany, who is married and working on her master’s degree, “He needs someone to help him make a living.”

By Linda Gradstein – The Media Line

 

 

Eman Abu Ammar, 24, is studying language and literature at Ben Gurion University. Unlike many Bedouin girls her age, she’s in no rush to get married.

Bedouin village in Israel’s Negev – Photo: Hertzel Yose

 

“Bedouin usually get married young,” she told The Media Line. “People ask me, ‘Why aren’t you married, don’t you have anybody?’ Continue Reading »

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| October 22, 2013
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ADL’s list of America’s ‘Top 10 anti-Israel groups’

While the annoying and very frustrating anti-Zionist Neturei Karta makes its debut, the ‘Jewish Voice for Peace’ has made it to the list once again.

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The Anti-Defamation League released a list of the top 10 most “influential and active anti-Israel groups” in the U.S. on Monday, highlighting organizations it sees as being “fixated with delegitimizing Israel” and providing “misleading narratives” about Israel.

Members of Neturei Karta with Hamas.

Members of Neturei Karta with Hamas.- Photo: Reuters

 

The top 10 anti-Israel groups, as identified by ADL:

  1.  ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism)
  2.  American Muslims for Palestine
  3.  CODEPINK
  4.  Friends of Sabeel-North America
  5.  If Americans Knew/Council for the National Interest
  6.  Jewish Voice for Peace
  7.  Muslim Public Affairs Council
  8.  Neturei Karta
  9.  Students for Justice in Palestine
  10. U.S.
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| October 21, 2013
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View: Palestinian Arab tries to stab random Jew on public bus

 

Palestinian man gets on a No. 128 line bus near Beit Shemesh, accosts a Jewish passengers and then flees the bus, but causes no injuries.

Police are continuing their search for the wanted assailant.

By Israel Hayom Staff
Credit: 0404 News 

View original Israel Hayom publication at: http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=12735

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| October 21, 2013
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Israel’s High Court rejects petition against natural gas exports

 

In the petition to the High Court, signed by MK Yacimovich & MK Rivlin, the call for a gas export policy to be determined by Knesset falls 5-2.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB, SHARON UDASIN


 

 

The High Court of Justice on Monday rejected by a tally of 5-2 a petition against the state’s unilateral decision on Israel’s natural gas export policy.

A natural gas rig west of Haifa, Israel. - Photo: Albatross Aerial Perspective/AP

The Finance Ministry expects gas production from the Tamar natural gas field to contribute 0.8% to GDP for 2013 – – Photo: Albatross Aerial Perspective/AP

The petition, signed by a number of MKs, including opposition leader Shelly Yacimovich and Reuven Rivlin (Likud Baytenu) called for gas export policy to be determined by the Knesset.

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| October 21, 2013
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Syria mortars pound Golan Heights again

 

Two shells fired from the Syrian side of the border land at the foot of Tel Fares. No reported injuries.

Maor Buchnik

Two mortar shells fired from Syrian territory at around noon Monday landed in an open area in the Israeli-controlled part of the Golan Heights, near Tel Fares. There were no reports of injury, and it remains unclear if any damage was caused. IDF forces were sweeping the area.

View from Tel Fares, Golan heights, Israel - Photo courtesy: Panoramio

View from Tel Fares, Golan heights, Israel – Photo courtesy: Panoramio

Less than two weeks ago two IDF soldiers sustained mild injuries when two shells fired from Syria landed in Israeli territory. Continue Reading »

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| October 20, 2013
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Again: Palestinian Hoist Nazi Flag

Palestinians hoisted the flag high above the highway between Halhoul and the Etzion Bloc for the Jewish travelers to see.

By Arutz Sheva

 

For at least the second time in five months, Arab residents of Beit Umar in the Palestinian Authority (PA) have placed a Nazi flag over a major thoroughfare where Jews pass in their vehicles.

Beit Umar is located between Halhoul and the Etzion Bloc, not far from Hevron.

Soldiers from the Haruv battalion in Kfir Regiment tried to take down the flag Saturday, but encountered difficulty because it was placed very high up.

A similar event took place at Beit Umar in May, when hundreds of residents of Gush Etzion who drove down Highway 60 were astounded to see an oversized Nazi flag flying next to a mosque in the Arab town.

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| October 20, 2013
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Hamas PM calls for armed struggle, end to peace talks with Israel

On 2nd anniversary of ‘Shalit deal’, Hamas prime minister calls for Palestinian unity, saying Israel is engaging into negotiations to better its int’l standing while covering continued settlement expansion.

By and Reuters

 

Hamas Prime Minister in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh called on Saturday for the end to the divisions in Palestinian society in order to better confront the dangers of negotiations with Israel and any resulting agreement.

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas chief, delivers speech in Gaza

Ismail Haniyeh, PM of Hamas Gaza government, gives speech in Gaza City, Oct 19, 2013 – Photo: Reuters

Speaking at an event marking two years since the prisoner swap in which 1,027 Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons in exchange for kidnapped Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit, Haniyeh said that all Palestinian factions and officials should unite and formulate a national strategy that adopts all possible options, including “armed struggle, popular uprising and political, diplomatic and media battles.” Continue Reading »

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| October 20, 2013
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IDF patrol wounds Arab Palestinian attempting to infiltrate Negev town

 

Male Palestinian shot in leg by IDF then evacuated to hospital in stable condition after ignoring warning shots when caught sabotaging border fence with Israel.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
 

 

IDF forces opened fire on and wounded a Palestinian who was attempting to infiltrate into the village of Meitar in the Negev. The man was found sabotaging the fence in an apparent attempt to enter the community, the IDF said.

IDF combat soldiers must be prepared to evacuate wounded in battle. To prepare, they walk long distances with a stretcher. – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Office

The forces fired warning shots at the suspect who was ultimately shot in the leg.

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| October 19, 2013
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Likud MK: Returning to 1967 Borders will Bring Down Gov’t

Deputy Minister in PM’s Office Ofir Akunis, says the current terror spike is the result & fault of the Palestinian Authority’s continued public support of terrorists and their calls of incitement.

By Gil Ronen

 

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), MK Ofir Akunis (Likud), said at week’s end that “an Israeli government that presents a diplomatic accord that is based on a return to [pre-]1967 borders and uprooting of communities will not survive politically and will lose in a plebiscite as well.”

MK Ofir Akunis (Likud)

MK Ofir Akunis, Likud – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem

Akunis also made clear that Israel is placing the blame on the Palestinian Authority (PA) and its head, Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), for the recent spike in terror acts by Arabs against Jews.

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| October 19, 2013
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Second earthquake in week – 3.6-mag hits Northern Israel

 

For 2nd time in 3 days, mild earthquake shakes Kinneret, Hula Valley region.

Israel’s northern residents were woken from sleep as 3.6 magnitude tremor shook homes during night: ‘Bed, windows really moved,’ resident reported.

By Maor Buchnik

 

 

A mild earthquake was felt in the Lake Kinneret and Hula Valley region at around 2:30 am Saturday night, the Geophysical Institute of Israel has confirmed.

3.6 on Richter scale — Photo: Reuters

According to the institute, the quake – the second in Israel this week – registered a light 3.6 on the Richter scale. No injuries or significant damage was reported. Continue Reading »

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| October 19, 2013
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Hamas Threatening to Kidnap Soldiers Again

Two years after Gilad Shalit’s return, Hamas threatens Israel that it will begin kidnapping  soldiers again & “continue the resistance.”

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

Hamas issued a threat to Israel on Friday, warning that it will kidnap more Israeli soldiers in order to bring about the release of all Palestinian Authority Arab prisoners.

The terror group which controls Gaza made the threats in a statement posted on its website on the second anniversary of the release of Gilad Shalit.

Shalit, who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in 2006 and was held for more than five years, was released in October of 2011 in exchange for the release of over 1,000 terrorists who had been in prison in Israel, including many mass murderers. Continue Reading »

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| October 18, 2013
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From Protecting Queen of Denmark to Israel & the IDF

 

Benjamin Schultz parts with family & friends in Denmark, joins IDF’s Givati Brigade in Hebron after service in Danish Royal Life Guard left him seeking ‘more action’

By Yaron Kelner

From Queen of Denmark to IDF : Benjamin Schultzer, a 24-year-old Dane who at the age of 21 was recruited to the Danish army, is now serving as an IDF soldier in Hebron. At first he served with the Danish Royal Life Guard, the Danish monarchy’s guard unit, and then, during his army service, he was assigned to the UN force in Lebanon. Not once did he look over to Israel – to which he always felt great fondness. Continue Reading »

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| October 18, 2013
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Supreme Court Judge Strikes Down Likud Ad for Offending Muslims

Likud political ad promising to end noisy Muslim call to prayer in early morning is nixed by Supreme Court Justice Salim Joubran for its offensive content.

By Maayana Miskin

 

A Likud ad promising to end loud Muslim prayers in the early morning hours has been nixed by Supreme Court Justice Salim Joubran, who heads the Central Elections Committee, Maariv/nrg reports.

The ad reads, “Silencing the muezzin in Yafo? Only the Likud can.” The muezzin is the prayer leader who broadcast the Muslim call to prayer over a loudspeaker five times a day.

Member of Knesset Omer Bar-Lev of the Labor party complained to the Elections Committee about the ad. Continue Reading »

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| October 18, 2013
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Israel’s EMS Magen David Adom loses funding for West Bank stations

 

Magen David Adom has been facing pressure from the ICRC to defer EMS response in the West Bank to the Palestinian Red Crescent.

By HENRY ROME
 

 

Magen David Adom has lost funding to operate the majority of its stations in the West Bank, the ambulance service said on Thursday, citing an NIS 5 million shortfall in appropriations from the state.
MDA paramedics evacuating woman to hospital in Jerusalem.

MDA paramedics evacuating woman to hospital in Jerusalem. – Photo: Magen David Adom spokesman

An MDA spokesman said the impending closure of 13 West Bank ambulance stations out of the agency’s 17 stations there is unrelated to pressure by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which has been highly critical of MDA’s operations in the West Bank.

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