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| March 13, 2013
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High Court orders state to explain infiltration law

Court plans to issue order nisi requiring State to explain why it hasn’t rescinded infiltration prevention law which permits state to hold illegal infiltrators indefinitely

Omri Efraim

 

The High Court of Justice announced Tuesday that it intends to issue an order nisi instructing the State to explain why it is not rescinding the infiltration prevention law. The law allows the state to detain foreigners entering Israel via Sinai for a period of three or more years even if they are not up for deportation.

Holding facility in southern Israel -Photo Herzl Yosef

Holding facility in southern Israel – Photo: Herzl Yosef

The order will be issued as part of a petition filed by Sudanese and Eritrean citizens and human rights groups who claim the law violates international and Israeli law. Continue Reading »

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| March 12, 2013
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Yesh Atid keeps making more demands

Once again, coalition negotiations at a standstill after Yesh Atid and Likud disagree over the Education Ministry portfolio.

‘Demand is audacious,’ says MK Regev

By Moran Azulay

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted a new government will be announced on Wednesday, but the optimistic forecast may be delayed by the latest clamoring over the coveted Education Ministry and other portfolios.

Yair Lapid and Naftali BennettYesh Atid sources said Tuesday that Chairman Yair Lapid is not likely to give up the Education portfolio, strongly featured in the party’s election campaign.

Conversely, Likud-Beiteinu are adamant that the portfolio should remain with the incumbent Gideon Sa’ar. Continue Reading »

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| March 12, 2013
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U.S. Gold Medal Olympian, Aly Raisman will compete in Maccabiah

The Jewish-American gymnast, will compete in the 19th Maccabiah Games this July.

Raisman performed her gold-medal winning floor exercise routine to ‘Hava Nagila’ at the 2012 London Olympics.

 

Cue “Hava Nagila,” Aly Raisman is coming to Israel.

The Jewish-American gymnast, who performed her gold-medal winning floor exercise routine to the tune of that traditional folk song at the 2012 London Olympics, will compete in the 19th Maccabiah Games this July, organizers announced Monday at a news conference at the Maccabiah Village in Ramat Gan.

Alexandra Raisman of the U.S. competes in the women's gymnastics balance beam final during the London 2012 Olympic Games, for which she won bronze, August 7, 2012 - Photo by Reuters

Alexandra Raisman of the U.S. competes in the women’s gymnastics balance beam final during the London 2012 Olympic Games, for which she won bronze, August 7, 2012 – Photo: Reuters

Maccabiah chairman Amir Pered said that Raisman will be honored during the opening ceremony, which will take place on July 18 at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. Continue Reading »

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| March 12, 2013
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Women of the Wall joined by 3 MKs for Kotel prayer service

Despite wearing Jewish prayer shawl & police objections, Labor MK joins group’s monthly service alongside Meretz MKs Tamar Zandberg and Michal Rozin.

Since MKs’ presence prevents worshipers’ arrests, the service were held under ‘police protection’.

Israel Hayom Staff

 

 

Knesset Members Stav Shaffir, Tamar Zandberg and Michal Rozin on Tuesday joined the monthly prayer service held by the Women of the Wall at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem.

Senior 'Women of the Wal'l member Anat Hoffman with MK Stav Shaffir (m) and MK Tamar Zandberg (r) - Photo Lital Kaplan

Senior ‘Women of the Wall’ member Anat Hoffman with MK Stav Shaffir (m) and MK Tamar Zandberg (r) – Photo: Lital Kaplan

The Women of the Wall have been holding monthly prayer services at the Western Wall for the past 24 years.

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| March 12, 2013
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Two Israeli Air Force pilots killed when helicopter crashed

Two IAF aircrew members were killed last night in a Cobra combat helicopter crash during a practice flight. IAF Commander Major General Eshel instructed the formation of an investigative committee and the grounding of the Cobra Formation.

By Neri Brenner

 

Two Air Force pilots were killed in a helicopter crash in the Revadim area south of Gedera on Tuesday. Contact with the Cobra helicopter was lost on Monday night prompting IDF forces to launch a search.

Helicopter parts found Tuesday morning - Photo by Yyz

Helicopter parts found Tuesday morning – Photo: Yyz

Air Force Commander Major-General Amir Eshel ordered the establishment of a military commission of inquiry. The victims’ families have been notified. Continue Reading »

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| March 12, 2013
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New Home Construction in Emanuel for 1st Time in 30 Years

For the 1st time in 3 decades, new homes are being constructed in the Samaria community of Emanuel.

By David Lev

 

For the first time in three decades, new homes have been built in the Samaria community of Emanuel, and on Thursday, a festive ceremony dedicating a new construction project will be held in the town. Attending the event will be MKs Uri Ariel (Bayit Yehudi) and Meir Porush (UTJ).

Map - Wikimedia Commons

Map – Wikimedia Commons

Actually, said Emanuel Mayor Rabbi Ezra Garshi, several large projects are set for Emanuel. The first project to go up will include 517 housing units (permits have already been issued for construction, he said), and a second project will include 102 houses. Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2013
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If hostilities resume, it would be better to be Israeli than Lebanese

IDF chief of staff says Israel may be facing multi-arena instability with Syrian unrest, but, the IDF is ready to meet all new challenges, including Syria & the Hezbollah.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN
 

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding steady seven years after the Second Lebanon War ended, but should hostilities resume, it would be better to be an Israeli citizen than a Lebanese citizen, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. told the Herzliya Conference on Monday evening.
Benny Gantz at military forum, January 7, 2013 - Photo IDF Spokesperson

Benny Gantz at military forum, January 7, 2013 – Photo: IDF Spokesperson

During a speech that opened the annual gathering, Gantz said Israeli deterrence against Hezbollah remained “authentic.”

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| March 11, 2013
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Barbra Streisand will sing in Israel

Legendary Jewish American actor/singer to give one concert in Israel in honor of its President, Shimon Peres’ 90th birthday. 

By Raz Shechnik

 

VIDEO – After years of pursuits, serious offers and talks which warmed up in the past two years, it’s finally happening: The Yedioth Ahronoth daily has learned that Barbra Streisand will give one concert in Israel this summer in honor of President Shimon Peres‘ 90th birthday.

Barbra Streisand - Screenshot from Facebook page

Barbra Streisand – Screenshot from Facebook page

Barring any last-minute changes, the legendary Jewish American singer will perform at a venue which has yet to be determined on June 15 or 16. Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2013
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WATCH: Knesset member’s plea to President Obama: Don’t allow Pollard to die in prison

Watch American-born, Yesh Atid MK Dov Lipman as he recounts the day he heard of Pollard’s arrest in front of the Israeli embassy.

Listen to his emotional plea to Obama and his call to the people of Israel, to pray daily for Pollard’s release.

 

U.S.-born Knesset member Dov Lipman (Yesh Atid) made a personal appeal to President Obama from the Knesset podium “not to let Jonathan Pollard die in prison.”

Dov Lipman addressing the Knesset, March 2013 - Youtube Screeshot

Dov Lipman addressing the Knesset, March 2013 – Youtube Screenshot

Speaking in the Knesset last week, Lipman said he had planned to use the platform of the Knesset podium to address President Obama in English but found out that speaking in English “is, regrettably prohibited by the Knesset bylaws.” Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2013
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Police Confiscate Illegal Weapons Stashed in Arab School

For the 3rd time in 30 days, security officials have taken possession of a large weapons cache hidden in schools

By David Lev

 

For the third time in a month, security officials have confiscated a large cache of weapons hidden in an educational institution in northern Israel. The haul on Monday in the Arab village of Abu Snan in the western Galilee included handguns, rifles, and even mortar shells. Police believe that the weapons were being stored by criminal groups.

Weapons Cache Hidden in Arab School

Weapons Cache Hidden in Arab School

Police moved in on the school after getting a tip that weapons were being stored at the school. Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2013
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2 more Native American Chiefs pledge tribal support to Israel’s Jewish People

Two visiting female Chiefs of East Coast Native American tribes say their people have much in common with the Jews of Israel, vowing to support in every way possible, the Jewish right to their ancestral homeland.

By Yossi Aloni

 

Chief Anne Richardson of the Rappahannock Tribe in Virginia and Kathy Cummings-Dickinson, head of the Lumbee tribes in North Carolina, donned traditional tribal clothing for their recent meeting with Israeli Energy and Water Minister Dr. Uzi Landau.

Two more Native American chiefs pledge support to Israel – Israel Today

Two more Native American chiefs pledge support to Israel – Israel Today

“We are here to deliver a message to residents of Israel: Stand firm and united against the threats and pressure,” said the two female chiefs. Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2013
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Prime Minister’s Office App to Track Obama’s Upcoming Israel Visit

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office unveils special iPhone app for Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel. The application is for journalists and especially the general public wishing to follow the president’s trip, and will provide users with live updates, photos & video streams.

By JTA

 

JERUSALEM — Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office launched an app to follow President Obama’s visit in real time.

Israel's Prime Minister's Office launched an app that will assist journalists covering the visit and allow Israelis to receive real-time updates, including video streaming.

Israel’s PMO launched an app that will assist journalists covering the visit & allow Israelis to receive real-time updates, including video streaming.

The app, which is available though Israel’s Apple store, will assist journalists covering the visit and allow Israelis to receive real-time updates, including video streaming. Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2013
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Outgoing Barak: We can’t rely on friends’ help to defend Israel

The outgoing Defense Minister tells Knesset Foreign Defense Committee in his farewell speech, that no power in region has the ability to attack Israel with ‘air forces & armored divisions.’

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

Outgoing Defense Minister Ehud Barak warned lawmakers Monday that Israel could not rely even on its best friends when it came to its security, whatever pledges they made to defend Israel.
Outgoing MK Defense Minister Ehud Barak and MK Avigdor Liberman, March 11, 2013 Photo- Courtesy Ministry of Defense

Outgoing MK Defense Minister Ehud Barak and MK Avigdor Liberman, March 11, 2013 – Photo: Courtesy Ministry of Defense

“When the world, including our good friends, says ‘don’t worry, we’ll know to take care of even the worst case scenarios’, I say, don’t take that for granted”, Barak said in his parting address to the Knesset Foreign and Defense Committee.

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| March 11, 2013
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French Town Honors Israeli Minister’s Palestinian Assassin

Bezons’ Mayor grants Majdi al-Rimawi, who Assassinated Rechavam Ze’evi, with “honorary citizenship.”

By Gil Ronen

 

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) has slammed the decision by Bezons, a suburb of Paris, to grant terrorist murderer Majdi al-Rimawi ”honorary citizenship.”

Rechavam Ze’eviAl-Rimawi was sentenced by an Israeli court to life imprisonment plus 80 years for participating in the planning and murder of Israeli Minister Rechavam Zeevi in 2001. The inscription on the plaque prepared by the municipality of Bezons refers to Al-Rimawi as a “political prisoner.”

“This is an outrageous and horrific decision, not just to honor a murderer, but the murderer of an Israeli government cabinet minister,” EJC President, Dr. Continue Reading »

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| March 10, 2013
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More Arabs volunteering for national service, but general population remains hostile

Many young Arabs are realizing the importance Israel places on military or national service, and the doors one can open by doing his or her part. Unfortunately peer pressure and a hostile community keep many from participating.

By Israel Today Staff

 

A growing number of Israeli Arabs are opting to do national service (an alternative to military service), and some even have a genuine desire to serve the State of Israel beyond their initial commitment. But, sadly, they continue to face harsh criticism and even hostility from within the Arab community.

Elinor JosephAccording to a report by Media Line, there are currently some 3,000 young Arabs doing national service. Continue Reading »

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