5. IDF Soldier Stepping on Girl

Illegal Arab Chased by Police ‘Escapes’ into the Hospital

An Arab illegally in Israel, was trying to escape from pursuing Border Police officers & almost got away – until he jumped off a bridge.

By David Lev

An illegal Arab trying to escape from pursuing Border Police officers almost got away – until he made a near-fatal miscalculation. Now, after jumping off a bridge, the Arab was being treated in an Israeli hospital, suffering from serious injuries.

The incident occurred Thursday morning at the Kesem Junction, at the intersection of two busy highways, outside the city of Rosh Ha’ayin. Border Guards had pursued the Arab, who snuck into Israel illegally, from the direction of Ariel, and caught up with him on a bridge over Road 444. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Border Guard, Palestinian terrorist

Defense Minister: Reserve Combat Units ‘Likely to Be Called Up Soon’

Yaalon hints of a major military operation during his visit to the Golan Heights.

By Maayana Miskin

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon hinted Wednesday that Israel may call up its combat soldiers for a major operation in the near future.

Yaalon spoke as he and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu observed a Golani Brigade drill in the Golan.

“I was impressed by the Golani Brigade’s capability, preparedness and skill,” he said.

“Golani, like many other IDF combat units, is likely to be called to operational service on short notice,” he added. “That’s why this exercise, like other drills in recent days, has special meaning at this time and in this place.” Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Binyamin Netanyahu, Golan Heights, Golani Brigade, Moshe Ya'alon

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5 Anti-Israel Defense Force Lies Which Went Viral

In the propaganda battle over public opinion, much has been said about the IDF & Israel. Here are 5 smear campaigns about the IDF, from the least-known to the most famous, which all turned out to be 100% fake.

By IDF News

5. IDF Soldier Stepping on Girl

In February, a photo showing a girl being stepped on by an IDF soldier went viral, sparking outrage online against Israel. First debunked by ElderofZiyon, the photo was in fact part of a 2009 street theater showin Bahrain.

Fake Photo of IDF Soldier Stepping on Palestinian Girl Which Circulated Online

The photo which circulated online

Fake Photo of IDF Soldier Stepping on Palestinian Girl

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Category: Israel News | Tags: france 2, Hasbara, Marmara, Media, muhammad al-durrah, raja abu shaban, Reuters, viral.

Poll: Soccer melts hatred between Jewish & Palestinian kids

Due to separation & a poor education by PA gov’t, most Palestinian kids hate all Israelis, but after getting to know some by engaging in sports, one group of Arab kids say they no longer think that way.

By Yossi Aloni

Despite the political stalemate between Israel and the Palestinians, research conducted by an American professor reveals that there is still hope for reconciliation and coexistence between the two peoples…via soccer.

Kids playing football – Israel Today

Prior to the study, which had the children from both sides play a number of soccer games against one another, 52 percent of the Palestinian participants said they hated all Israelis. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Arab-Israel conflict, poll

Once again UNESCO resolution censures Israel’s activities in Jerusalem

UNESCO World Heritage conference in Cambodia becomes battlefield as its members pass a Palestinian-sponsored, Jordanian-authored resolution condemning Israel’s activities in its capital.

Saudi newspaper: Israel razing Al-Aqsa mosque to build Second Temple.

By Israel Hayom Staff

Israel is irate at UNESCO for having adopted a Palestinian-sponsored resolution that denounces Israel’s activities in Jerusalem’s Old City. The resolution was presented to the 37th World Heritage Convention in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Sunday, where it passed with a narrow majority of 8:3 with 10 abstentions.

Entrance to Jaffa Gate - IsraelandStuff/PP

Jaffa Gate Entrance to the Old City – IsraelandStuff/PP

Estonia, Germany and Switzerland voted against the resolution, while Algeria, Iraq, Malaysia, Qatar.

Category: Israel News | Tags: anti-Israel Propaganda, Jerusalem, Palestinian propaganda, UNESCO

Ancient Roman Road Uncovered North of Jerusalem

The Beit Hanina section was part of a Roman road that ran to the coast following the same path as the modern Route 443.

By JTA

JERUSALEM (JTA) — A section of a 1,800-year-old ancient road from the Roman period running from Jerusalem to Jaffa was uncovered in northern Jerusalem.

Route 443 – Google Earth

The road was discovered during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the Israeli-Arab neighborhood of Beit Hanina in advance of the installation of a drainage pipe.

The road made of large, flat stones and bound on both sides by curbstones is badly worn in some areas, indicating that it was used extensively and repaired several times.

Category: Israel News | Tags: archaeology, Israel Antiquities Authority

McDonald’s refuses to open a branch in Ariel mall

McDonald’s said that its refusal to operate in the West Bank “had always been the restaurant chain’s policy,”

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Israel has refused an offer to open a branch of its restaurant chain in a mall slated to be built in the West Bank settlement of Ariel, according to a report in the Calcalist newspaper.

The McDonald’s Golden Arches. – Photo: Reuters

Tzahi Nahmias, the realtor who is marketing the mall’s commercial space, told the paper that McDonald’s refused to open a branch because Ariel is located beyond the Green Line.

McDonald’s confirmed to that it did not intend to open in Ariel and said that its refusal to operate in the West Bank “had always been the restaurant chain’s policy,” according to the report.

Category: Israel News | Tags: Ariel, McDonald's

Verdict: Supreme Court rules TA to enforce closing businesses on Shabbat

Supreme Court tells Tel Aviv Municipality must ensure AM:PM & Tiv Ta’am supermarket chains are not open on Saturdays, following petition by city’s grocers.

Tel Aviv Municipality says they will find a solution to balance Sabbath rest & city’s freedom.

By Aviel Magnezi

The Supreme Court approved Tuesday an appeal filed by Tel Aviv grocers, and stated that the Tel Aviv Municipality should act more decisively to ensure that the AM:PM and Tiv Ta’am stores do not open on Saturdays.

Tiv Ta’am – Photo: Eran Yuppy Cohen

The judges ruled that the municipality should consider using other enforcement measures, since imposing fines alone, as done today, fails to achieve the purpose of the law. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Shabbat business, Supreme Court

Knesset receives bill to make Declaration of Independence a Basic Law

MK Ruth Calderon (Yesh Atid) wants to enshrine the principles of Israel’s Declaration of Independence as a Basic Law.

Calderon: ‘The concept of a Jewish state does not refer to Judaism as a religion, but rather as a culture & nationality.’

By Israel Hayom Staff

Yesh Atid MK Ruth Calderon has proposed a bill in the Knesset that would enshrine the principles of Israel’s Declaration of Independence as one of the country’s Basic Laws.

David Ben-Gurion reads the Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948, in Tel Aviv – Photo: GPO

Israel does not have a written constitution. Instead, there is a system of Basic Laws. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Knesset, Ruth Calderon, Yesh Atid

Arabs fire at bus in Samaria, no injuries

Head of Shomron Regional Council blasts gov’t for lack of adequate response to stone-hurling attacks and shootings behind ‘green line’.

By Itamar Fleishman

An Israeli bus driver on Tuesday reported there were shots fired at his vehicle while he was traveling in the West Bank, south of Nablus. Security forces founded a bullet lodged in the vehicle. IDF forces are scouring the territory for the perpetrators of the attack.

A 16-year-old Israeli boy was critically wounded on April 6, 2011 when an antitank missile fired out of Gaza struck a school bus in southern Israel - Photo by Rina Castelnuovo for The New York Times

A 16-year-old Israeli boy was killed on April 7, 2011 when an antitank missile fired out of Gaza struck a school bus in southern Israel – Photo by Rina Castelnuovo for The New York Times

IDF sources told Ynet that in additional to the operational procedures, investigators are also active on the intelligence front. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Palestinian attack, Samaria

Poll: Majority of Israeli Arabs Support Another Intifada

58% of Israel’s Arabs oppose a Jewish majority, support a Palestinian Intifada & want Iran to possess nukes.

By Gil Ronen

About 58% of the Arab citizens of Israel say that the Palestinian Authority Arabs would be justified in starting a violent rebellion (“intifada”) if the diplomatic process does not advance. A similar percentage advocate an “intifada” by Israeli Arab citizens if their situation does not improve considerably, according to a poll, which was carried out by Prof. Sami Samoha of Haifa University, with the Israeli Democracy Institute.

The views are in line with the call Monday by an Arab Knesset Member, for an Arab intifada inside Israel. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Israeli Arabs, polls

China pressuring Jerusalem to stop assisting US terror funding lawsuit

Beijing is asking Netanyahu to stop testimony against the Bank of China allegedly allowing Iran to transfer funds to Islamic Jihad organizations for a 2006 Tel Aviv suicide terrorist bombing.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Beijing is pressuring Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to backtrack on a promise to help in a US terror funding lawsuit involving a Chinese bank’s alleged involvement in a 2006 Tel Aviv suicide bombing, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu gives a speech during a gala dinner in Shanghai , May 6 – Photo: REUTERS

The Bank of China allegedly allowed Iran to deliver funding to terrorist organizations, including Islamic Jihad, that carried out an attack killing 16-year-old Daniel Wultz and 10 others at the Rosh Ha’ir shwarma restaurant near the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station.

Category: Israel News | Tags: Israel China, US Court

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