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| June 14, 2013
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Professors at int’l law conference: Stop calling Israel an ‘occupier’

Professors attending conference on int’l law say it’s a distortion of law to claim Israel is imposing a belligerent occupation on Judea & Samaria

By  Israel Today Staff

 

Professors participating in an international conference at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv this week explained that international law does necessarily support the claim that Israel is imposing a belligerent occupation on Judea and Samaria.

Under the title of “Israel and International Law,” the conference brought together professors of law from around the world to discuss the issue of Israel’s presence in and sovereignty over the so-called “West Bank.”

Prof. Avi Bell of the University of San Diego explained to Arutz Sheva that it is “a mistake to think of this as a simple black and white matter of law. Continue Reading »

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| June 14, 2013
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Protesters chain themselves to Energy Ministry entrance for its Gas export

2 activists protesting against Israel’s export of gas were detained by police. One activist was detained in Beersheba.

By Noam (Dabul) Dvir

 

Jerusalem Police detained for questioning two activists protesting against the export of gas Thursday evening, after they chained themselves to the Energy and Water Resources Ministry doors.

כבולים בשלשלאות במשרד האנרגיה, היום (צילום: חנה קופרמן )

Chained to Energy Ministry, Thursday – Photo: Hana Cooperman

One of the two, Udi Chen, who was chained to a gate for most of the day, told Ynet: “As long as the gas in Israel is not sufficient for our domestic needs, it is irresponsible to export it to other countries.” Continue Reading »

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| June 14, 2013
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Israeli ministers consider legislating housing & job preferences for ex-IDF soldiers

New affirmative action legislation, proposed by coalition chairman Yariv Levin, would also include Israelis who’ve completed national service.

This comes in response to early start in job market already enjoyed by those who skipped  the army or national service.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet will decide on Sunday whether to endorse proposed legislation that advocates affirmative action for Israelis who have done military or national service.

IDF soldiers by Egypt border - Hershkovitz - Sep 21, 2012

Soldiers get a later start in their professional lives. – Photo: Eliyahu Hershkovitz

A law for the rights of citizens who have contributed to the state has been proposed by coalition chairman MK (Likud) Yariv Levin. Continue Reading »

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| June 14, 2013
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Five Experts Offer Opinions on Israel’s Theme Park Segregation

Is it legal? Was Superland right or wrong to have separate days for Arab & Jewish schools?

A Rabbi, MK & ex-minister all weigh in.

By Maayana Miskin

 

It was recently revealed that the Superland theme park had a practice of having Jewish schools and Arab schools visit on separate days. Managers argued that the practice was necessary to avoid violence and said that both Jewish and Arab teachers had asked for the separate days.

Was Superland right or wrong in its policy of quiet separation? Arutz Sheva’s weekly magazine, B’Sheva, asked three public figures and two readers what they thought.

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| June 14, 2013
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Formula 1 speeds through Jerusalem, putting capital’s traffic jams to shame

Thousands of spectators – religious & secular Israelis, Palestinians, & tourists – stand together to watch the fastest cars Jerusalem has ever seen.

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Tens of thousands of Israelis, Palestinians, and tourists flocked Thursday for the first day of Formula One road show on the streets of Jerusalem.

Route of Formula One show in Jerusalem.

The route of the Formula One “peace road show” in Jerusalem.

 

The exhibition, which included eight Formula One race-cars and a few motorcycles, is scheduled to continue on Friday. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, a fan of motor sports, initiated the bid for his city to host the world’s greatest race-car show. Continue Reading »

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| June 13, 2013
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After years of bureaucracy Itamar will grow by 538 new homes

 

Plans for Itamar settlement to be expanded by 538 housing units. The decision was made 2 years ago, following the Fogel family murder.

Housing Ministry statistics show that no new housing has been put up for sale in east Jerusalem since the beginning of the year.

By Efrat Forsher

 

 

Shortly before U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry returns to the Middle East in an attempt to renew negotiations, Israel’s planning bodies continue to move ahead with plans to expand the Itamar settlement by 538 housing units.

The entrance to the Itamar community in Judea and Samaria – Photo Oren Nachson

The entrance to the Itamar community in Judea and Samaria – Photo: Oren Nachson

Objections to the plan, which would increase the size of the settlement by a factor of five, are being heard this week.

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| June 13, 2013
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House committee ups missile funding, seeks partnership in Iron Dome

Armed Service Committee tripled Obama’s request for missile defense from $96 million to $284 but now wishes to involve the U.S. in Iron Dome’s development.

By JTA

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives Armed Service Committee tripled President Obama’s request for missile defense collaboration with Israel and sought to include the United States in Iron Dome development.

United States House of Representatives - Photo Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

United States House of Representatives – Photo Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

The increase in the National Defense Authorization Act from $96 million to $284 million referred from the committee in a 59-2 vote June 6 to the full House includes an additional $15 million in funding for Iron Dome, the short range anti-missile program Israel used against Hamas last November during the Gaza war.

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| June 13, 2013
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Arabs say ‘No’ to Israel’s Western Wall plans for egalitarian prayer-site

PA religious affairs minister says replacing Mugrabi Bridge to Temple Mount for egalitarian section may “push all of us to new conflicts and problems,” stressing the Western Wall is an Islamic holy site.

By GIL HOFFMAN
 

 

The Palestinian Authority will not permit Israel to change the entrance to the Temple Mount in order to facilitate the building of an egalitarian prayer area near the Western Wall, PA Religious Affairs Minister Mahmoud El Habash told The Jerusalem Post in Ramallah Thursday morning.

PA Religious Affairs Minister Mahmoud El Habash.- Photo Gil Hoffman

PA Religious Affairs Minister Mahmoud El Habash.- Photo Gil Hoffman

Sharansky’s plan will allow for the construction of an additional section of the Western Wall Plaza at the southern end of the Kotel, equal in size and height as the northern prayer area, for egalitarian prayer and accessible as part of one unified Western Wall complex with a single entrance.

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| June 13, 2013
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Israel Air Force Pilots are Training to Neutralize all Syrian or Lebanese Threats

IAF pilots have begun daily training to meet any possible threat posed by the growing instability in neighboring Syria & Lebanon.

By Rina Tzvi

 

Israeli air force pilots are training daily to meet threats posed by instability in neighboring Syria and Lebanon, pilots at a base in the north of the Jewish state said on Wednesday.

 

Daily drills include preparing to counter “the transfer of all kinds of weapons that could lead to terror attacks,” Lieutenant Colonel N, who could not reveal his last name, told the AFP news agency on a rare visit by journalists to Ramat David air base. Continue Reading »

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| June 13, 2013
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BDS Head: ‘Only Solution is Violence’ against Israel

BDS leaders which seek only to delegitimize & demonize Israel worldwide, said openly that they oppose any peace talks, even with Israeli building freeze.

By Rina Tzv

 

Leaders of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which seeks to delegitimize and demonize Israel worldwide, said they oppose any peace talks, even if they include a long-demanded freeze of Israeli construction.

Hamas cartoon – Israel news photo screenshot“We have no faith… in the so-called negotiations,” said Omar Barghouti, head of the BDS movement, which lobbies worldwide for the economic, cultural and academic boycott of Israel.

Speaking to the AFP news agency on the sidelines of the fourth annual BDS conference at Bethlehem University at the weekend, Barghouti said the talks were “absolutely useless, just another smokescreen to allow Israel to continue its colonization its building of settlements.” Continue Reading »

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| June 13, 2013
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Jerusalem to Host Historic Debut of Formula 1 Road-Race

Jerusalem’s “Peace Road Show” to traverse Old City & downtown streets  and will feature ‘Blue & White’ Formula 1 race car built by Ben Gurion University students.

By DANIEL K. EISENBUD
 

 

In a first, Formula 1’s internationally renowned race cars and drivers will traverse the capital’s streets Thursday through Friday, accompanied by models designed by the nation’s leading race car engineers.
Mayor Nir Barkat preparing for Formula 1 race in Jerusalem - Photo Courtesy

Nir Barkat preparing for Formula 1 race in Jerusalem Photo: Courtesy

The event, part of Formula 1’s “Peace Road Show,” will feature world-class cars and drivers representing Ferrari, Mercedes and Audi – as well as models constructed by Ben-Gurion University’s student race car team, “Ben- Gurion Racing.”

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| June 12, 2013
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Both of the Youths Beaten by Illegal Workers – Arrested

2 youths were beaten by infiltrators who were following a girl. At least that was the story 10 days ago. Police now report the victims are in fact the attackers.

By Gil Ronen

 

Police have reportedly arrested the Jewish two youths who were badly beaten by illegal workers ten days ago in a southern Tel Aviv neighborhood.

Itamar Cohen By Itamar Cohen

Itamar Cohen By Itamar Cohen

One of the two youths got out of their car when they saw two workers following a woman, and offered the woman a ride.

Chen Yadegar, a friend of the youths, who all attend the same high school in Tel Aviv, told Arutz Sheva that at that point, two other foreign workers materialized, and all four threatened they would “rip his eyes out,” and even kill him, if he “interfered,” Chen said. Continue Reading »

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| June 12, 2013
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From Malibu to Special Forces

 

‘Soldier A’ serves in an elite, undercover combat unit in the Border Guard along Israel’s southern border, came from southern California beach life for IDF service.

‘A.’, ‘My father and grandfather imbued me with the virtue of IDF service’

By Gadi Golan

 

When he was 12, “A.” left Israel with his family and moved to Malibu in southern California. After finishing high school, and a little over a year after he started studying in university, A. decided to head back to Israel and join the army. Now, he serves in the Israel Defense Forces in an elite undercover unit along Israel’s southern borders abutting the Gaza Strip and Egypt.

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| June 12, 2013
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Wounded Syrian sent to Israel with thank you note from doctor.

 

Syrian being treated in Safed hospital brings note from doctors who treated him before being transfer to Israel.

Note reads: ‘Patient was hit by bullet that penetrated his chest and caused a fracture in the lungs. Please do what is needed. Thank you in advance’ 

By Maor Buchnik

One of the two injured Syrians who were admitted to Safed‘s Ziv Medical Center on Saturday entered Israel with a note from the doctor who gave him first aid on the other side of the border.

The note, which was written in Arabic and addressed to Israeli doctors, includes details about the injured young Syrian’s condition: “To the respectable surgeon hello. Continue Reading »

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| June 12, 2013
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Is the IDF to Choose: Hareidim or Women Soldiers?

Women’s groups and political organizations have been pressuring the IDF to place more women in more combat units throughout the IDF.

By Arutz Sheva

 

 

Political organizations and women’s groups are putting pressure on the IDF to press on with the integration of women in the army’s combat units.

Elinor JosephThe organizations are joined by senior reserve officers who are offering a wide strategic plan for embedding women in all levels of the combat array.

One of the senior officers is the head of the Institute for National Security Studies, Major General (res.) Amos Yadlin, who said at a round table conference held by the Israeli Democracy Institute Tuesday that the integration of women into military units enhances Israel’s strength. Continue Reading »

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