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| March 15, 2013
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Ethiopians seek compensation for loved ones who perished making Aliyah

Ethiopian groups turn to High Court seeking reparation for family members who died en route to Israel.

Groups point to State negligence during aliyah operation as leading to ‘tragedy’.

Aviel Magnezi

 

The State initiated the aliyah of Ethiopian Jews, and hence it must compensate families whose loved one’s perished along the way, claim representatives of the Ethiopian community who filed a like minded High Court petition Thursday.

הפגנה של יהודי אתיופיה ב-1987 להעלאת קרוביהם (צילום: מגי איילון, לע"מ)

Protest demanding aliyah of remaining Ethiopians – Photo: Megi Eylon

According to the petition, the aliyah of Ethiopian Jews in the beginning of the 80’s, was undertaken under the auspices of the State of Israel and it is responsible for its sloppy execution. Continue Reading »

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| March 15, 2013
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Netanyahu’s ‘Thank you’ Message to Israel’s citizens

PM writes citizens: “Thank you for awarding me the privilege of serving you as Prime Minister for the 3rd time.”

By Gil Ronen

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu conveyed the following message to the citizens of Israel, shortly before the Sabbath:

 

Dear citizens of Israel,

Congratulations, we have a new government.

I thank you for awarding me the privilege of serving you as Prime Minister for the 3rd time. I view this as both a great privilege and a major responsibility.

I will see to it that the new government works for the benefit of all Israeli citizens, and guarantees first and foremost the security of each and every one of you. Continue Reading »

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| March 15, 2013
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Israel warned by Hamas against harming Palestinian Minister

After Shin Bet published a report that Hamas Interior Minister Hammad was involved in plotting attacks against Israel, Hamas warns not to reciprocate.

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH

The Hamas government on Thursday warned Israel against harming its interior minister, Fathi Hammad.

Hamas Interior Minister Fathi Hammad [file].

Hamas Interior Minister Fathi Hammad – Photo: REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

The warning came in response to a Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) report that said that Hammad had been involved in plotting attacks against Israel.

The report, which was published Wednesday, revealed that Hammad had appointed a number of close aides affiliated with Hamas and the Defenders of al-Aksa group to smuggle explosives into the West Bank.

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| March 15, 2013
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1 dead & 12 in serious condition at Tel Aviv’s Marathon

Magen David Adom: One runner dead, 12 in serious condition after falling from heat exhaustion at Tel Aviv’s annual Marathon.

Over 20 participants were taken to hospital suffering from heat stroke.

Boaz Fyler

 

Tragedy at Tel Aviv Marathon: A 30-year old runner has died and 12 others were seriously injured on Friday morning in the Tel Aviv Marathon.

(צילום: מוטי קמחי)

Runners in the marathon – Photo: Moti Kimchi

According to Magen David Adom medics, the injured are currently unconscious and undergoing artificial respiration, a few even requiring CPR.

The first aid tent at the starting point has become a field hospital with more and more runners arriving at the scene on stretchers due to suspected dehydration. Continue Reading »

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| March 15, 2013
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Dramatic Terror Arrest by Yamam in Tel Aviv

Special Border Police & Shin Bet units rappelled from rooftop to snatch a terror suspect.

By Gil Ronen

 

Maariv reported Friday about a dramatic arrest operation in central Tel Aviv that netted a terror activist.

Special Yamam police and Shin Bet forces cooperated in the operation.

Intelligence regarding the presence in Tel Aviv of a terror activist reached the Shin Bet in the late evening hours Thursday. Large police forces sealed off central Tel Aviv.

The forces closed in on an apartment on the corner of Tchernichovsky and Rashi streets, near Dizengoff Center. At around midnight, Yamam forces rappelled from the building’s roof with drawn weapons and burst into one of the apartments, arresting the suspect.

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| March 14, 2013
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My View from Istanbul: When, How Did Hatred Become a Religion?

The more a Muslim country is opposed to  America & Israel, the more prestige it has gained among other Muslim countries. Hatred has become a sign of religious devotion. Hatred has become religion.

By Aylin Kocaman

 

For some, religious devotion has long been “hatred”. If a Muslim hates Jews, Christians, Zionists and Freemasons, then that is considered being devout. Some religious teachers and people who claim to be scholars have enjoyed a great deal of success in that way; they have made a niche for themselves and so much so that the more they have expressed a policy of hatred of Jews, the more crimes they have laid at America’s door, and the more damage they have inflicted on other schools, the more admiration they have acquired. Continue Reading »

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| March 14, 2013
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Abbas seeks peace talks with Israel in 2013

Meeting with Russian President Putin PA President Abbas expressed caution but hopes peace talks with Israel will resume in 2013, leading to a 2-state solution.

By Reuters

 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he hoped peace talks with Israel would restart this year although the chances of a resumption seemed slim.

Mahmoud Abbas Photo by Marc Israël SellemAbbas made his comments during a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said Russia would do all it could to promote peace in the region.

“We … hope that substantive peace talks will start this year, although the hopes are probably not very high,” Abbas said through an interpreter at talks at a state residence outside Moscow. Continue Reading »

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| March 14, 2013
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UK’s Muslim MP blames his jail conviction on ‘Jewish Conspiracy’

 

The UK’s Arab, Lord Ahmed claims his prison sentence for killing motorist while texting was due to pressure on court by the Jews who “own newspapers, television”, not jurisprudence.

By JONNY PAUL, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT

 

LONDON – A British politician who was jailed after sending a text message while driving on a motorway, which killed another motorist, has blamed his fate on a Jewish conspiracy.

Britain’s Lord Nazir Ahmed – Photo: Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters

Britain’s Lord Nazir Ahmed – Photo: Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters

Lord Nazir Ahmed, 55, who became one of the first Muslim peers in the UK after former Prime Minister Tony Blair appointed him in 1998, has said that his prison sentence was a result of pressure applied on the court by Jews “who own newspapers and television channels,” the Times said on Thursday.

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| March 14, 2013
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NYT: Obama 1st sitting American president to visit Israel as tourist

In article on upcoming Obama trip to Israel, NYT columnist Thomas Friedman writes Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become a hobby for American diplomats.

By Ynet Staff

 

The United States is quite apathetic to President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel and is not hanging its hopes on any political breakthroughs.

Obama as first presidential tourist? – Photo: AFP

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman wrote on Wednesday morning, “it is hard for me to recall a less-anticipated trip to Israel by an American president.”

He cynically added that “Obama could be the first sitting American president to visit Israel as a tourist.” Continue Reading »

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| March 13, 2013
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Shin Bet: Hamas increasing terrorism efforts from West Bank

 Gaza’s interior minister, Fathi Hammad, instructed terror cell to kidnap & kill a soldier, and prepare for suicide bombings.

Hamas in Gaza has increased efforts to set up terrorist cells in the West Bank, and ordered new recruits to create and fire rockets at Israel from the West Bank, to kidnap and kill a soldier, and prepare suicide bombings, the Shin Bet [Israel Security Agency] said Wednesday.
BRITISH MUSLIM suicide bombers Ashif Muhammad Hanid, Omar Khan Sharif bombed Mike’s Place in TA

BRITISH MUSLIM suicide bombers Ashif Muhammad Hanid, Omar Khan Sharif bombed Mike’s Place in TA – Photo: REUTERS

On the surface, the four-month truce between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding well since the cessation of last year’s eight day conflict, but behind the scenes, senior Hamas officials in Gaza are increasing their efforts to carry out deadly attacks on Israelis, the Shin Bet added.
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| March 13, 2013
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400 Police officers raid criminals’ homes in Negev

6 guns, 2 rifles, 5 stolen vehicles, $82,000 in cash, 420 gas balloons & IDF bullet-proof vests seized in one of Southern Police District’s biggest-ever raids.

Ilana Curiel

 

At the crack of dawn on Wednesday, over 400 police officers raided the homes of suspected weapons and stolen property-holders in the Negev. This was one of the biggest campaigns known to the Southern Police District.

Chief Yoram Halevi (L) – Photo Southern District Spokesman

Chief Yoram Halevi (L) – Photo: Southern District Spokesman

The raid occurred in a number of Bedouin towns and in the surrounding area. Throughout the campaign, five stolen vehicles, NIS 300,000 ($82,000) in cash, six guns, two rifles, 420 purportedly stolen gas balloons and IDF bullet-proof vests were discovered. Continue Reading »

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| March 13, 2013
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Just Reported: Yesh Atid to Receive Education Ministry

According to latest updates, Rabbi Shai Piron has just bee appointed Education Minister by Netanyahu.

By Gil Ronen

According to latest updates from the intensive negotiations between Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Yesh Atid’s MK Rabbi Shai Piron will be the next Minister of Education.

Bayit Yehudi will be in charge of the Knesset’s Finance Committee.

There are conflicting reports about other details agreed between the parties. According to one report, Gideon Saar, who wanted to stay on as Education Minister, will be appointed Minister of Interior. According to another report, Yesh Atid will receive the Interior Ministry, too. Continue Reading »

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| March 13, 2013
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Obama invites Miss Israel to dinner

Yityish Aynaw, the 1st Ethiopian-born to win the Miss Israel pageant, was invited to dine at Shimon Peres’s house for State Dinner with visiting US President. 

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

 

Newly crowned Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw was invited by US President Obama’s staff of his upcoming visit to Israel to a dinner that will take place at President Shimon Peres’s residence, Army Radio reported.

Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw - Photo Marc Israel Sellem-The Jerusalem Post

Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem-The Jerusalem Post

Aynaw who is 21-years-old and a former Israeli army officer became the first Ethiopian-born Israeli to win the pageant.

“It’s important that a member of the Ethiopian community win the competition for the first time,” she was quoted by Israeli media as telling the judges in response to a question. Continue Reading »

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| March 13, 2013
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Only Ariel students excluded from Obama’s speech

Despite classification as an official Israeli educational institution of higher learning, West Bank university students are not invited to attend US presidential event in Jerusalem.

MK: The American Embassy taking a unilateral stance.

By Tzvika Brot

 

US President Barack Obama has not landed in Israel yet, but he has already managed to upset certain Knesset members. The reason: The American Embassy invited student representatives from all universities to the president’s speech at Jerusalem’s International Convention Center, save those from the Ariel University.

Ariel University Center of Samaria – Photo: AP

Habayit Hayehudi already responded on Tuesday night, calling it discrimination and demanding clarifications from the embassy regarding the exclusion of students from this institution, which received official recognition as a university just two months ago. Continue Reading »

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| March 13, 2013
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‘Blatant UN Interference’ During Ongoing Coalition Talks Stirs Outrage

 

Anger as UN representative publicly airs his displeasure over Prime Minister’s choice for Minister of Housing.

By Maayana Miskin

 

MK Uri Ariel and his supporters expressed outrage Wednesday over United Nations envoy Robert Serry’s criticism of Ariel’s reported future appointment as Housing Minister.

Uri Ariel

Uri Ariel – Photo from Facebook

Serry was quoted in Ma’ariv as publicly telling Israeli activists that Ariel’s appointment would mean new construction in Judea and Samaria, which would lead to international condemnation and would hurt Israel’s standing in the international community.

“This is an incredibly arrogant statement, and constitutes blatant interference in Israel’s sovereignty,” MK Ariel said in response. Continue Reading »

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