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| November 11, 2012
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More Palestinian Arabs Given Permits to Enter Israel for Work

About 3,000 additional Palestinian Arabs will be permitted to work in Israel, with a total of 27,500 PA Arabs to be employed in the Israeli building industry

By David Lev

 

Despite the large investment Israel has made in constructing a security fence on its southern border to keep illegal foreign workers out, the government’s Social-Economic Cabinet on Sunday approved entry permits for yet more foreign workers – in this case, Arabs from Palestinian Authority-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria, who will be working in construction inside Israel.

Some 3,000 more PA Arabs will be allowed to work in Israel, with a total of 27,500 PA Arabs to be employed in the Israeli building industry. Continue Reading »

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| November 11, 2012
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Arab couple charges restaurant with racist policy

Muhamad & his wife Sama Sufri’s attempt to make restaurant reservations under their real names was denied each time, but when they used a fake Jewish name, their reservation was ‘miraculous’ accepted.

By Danny Spektor

Sama and Muhamad Sufri, an Arab-Israeli couple from Tel Aviv, enjoy eating out. One of their favorite dining spots is the Soho restaurant in Rishon Lezion, but sadly on Thursday the restaurant made them lose their appetite.

Mahmoud & Sama Sufri

Mahmoud & Sama Sufuri

In an angry letter posted on Facebook, Muhamamd, 31, protested against “racism at the sushi restaurant”. In the post, which received thousands of likes and shares, he recalled his experience: “We have eaten at this restaurant many times before, only previously it was Jewish friends who had made the reservations,” he said. Continue Reading »

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| November 11, 2012
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Arab Attacks & Stabs Israeli Woman in Jerusalem

An Arab terrorist stabbed an Israeli woman in her 30s during an attempted carjacking in the French Hill neighborhood of Jerusalem.

By David Lev

 

An Arab terrorist attacked and stabbed an Israeli woman in her 30s during an attempted carjacking in the French Hill neighborhood of Jerusalem Sunday afternoon. The woman was taken to Hadassah Mt. Scopus Hospital for treatment. Doctors said she suffered light wounds, and would likely be released later Sunday.

The incident occurred outside the Jinogli school in French Hill. Witnesses told Arutz Sheva that the woman was sitting in a vehicle with two children, waiting for her husband, who was finishing up a meeting inside the building. Continue Reading »

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| November 11, 2012
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Gilad Schalit Commemorates his Former Tank Commander

A year after his release from Hamas captivity, Gilad Schalit participates in wrestling tournament in Arad in memory of his commander, Lt. Hanan Barack, killed same day Gilad was captured 

Arad mayor to Schalit: We always hoped you would take part in the event.

By Gadi Golan and Israel Hayom Staff

 

Six years after being abducted by Hamas and one year after his release, former soldier Gilad Schalit participated in an international wrestling tournament in memory of his tank commander, Lt. Hanan Barack, who was killed on the day Schalit was captured.

The wrestling tournament took place on Friday in the southern city of Arad.

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| November 11, 2012
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Planting Trees for Shields in Gaza Area to Protect Vehicles

 

To counter anti-tank missiles acquired by Gaza terrorist the IDF is working to plants trees to block terrorist cells’ views & update defense systems.

By Yoav Zitun

The IDF has received a painful reminder of the growing threat posed by advanced rocket launchers in the hands of Gaza terror groups in the wake of Saturday’s border attack which saw four IDF soldiers injured by an anti-tank missile fired from Gaza.

The majority of the rockets, which have reached the hands of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, were smuggled in from Iran, and have a range of up to 5 kilometers, putting large parts of Route 232 (the main road surrounding the Gaza perimeter) at risk. Continue Reading »

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| November 10, 2012
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Mayor of Jerusalem requests IDF HQ moved to capital

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has previously discussed with IDF Chief Benny Gantz, a plan to transfer the General Staff headquarters from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem 

The plan includes 734 housing units & a country club to be built near the base to accommodate soldiers stationed at the new HQ.

By Zeev Klein

 

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is promoting a plan to transfer the Israel Defense Forces General Staff headquarters from the Kirya complex in Tel Aviv to a location just outside the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramot. According to the proposed plan, an upscale neighborhood encompassing 734 housing units and a country club will be constructed near the base to accommodate soldiers and officers stationed there.

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| November 10, 2012
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Mossad uses hot young women to gain access to secrets.

Israel’s Mossad has been using young hot women as its most effective spies

By John Roberts

 


Israel’s spy organization, Mossad, has developed a new generation of spies, seductive young women who can flirt their way to decipher the secrets of the enemy.

Screenshot – Israeli female spy trying to gain access to information

Five highly trained women agents have spoken for the first time, saying that any means is fair game when deployed trying to help Israel, they claim however to draw the line at sleeping with the enemy, according to the news media.

The officers spoke to an Israeli magazine this week about her extraordinary lifestyle that makes them feel like they are living in a movie. Continue Reading »

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| November 9, 2012
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Harvard ‘deeply troubled’ by Arab’s criticism over Israeli buffet

Harvard Business School responds to former student’s criticism on Facebook, who’s description of Israeli dining station is an affront to Arabs.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Harvard Business School is “deeply troubled” for having offended Arab sensibilities due to the mischaracterization of various foods appearing on the menu of the dining room’s Israeli Mezze Station, Brian Kenny, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of the school, was quoted by Al-Arabiya as sayingFriday.

Menu of Israeli Mezze Station - Photo: Courtesy

Menu of Israeli Mezze Station – Photo: Courtesy

The controversy over the Israeli food station arose after Lebanese Harvard graduate Sara el-Yafi on October 28 posted to her Facebook page a letter of protest to the University describing the Israeli buffet’s menu as an affront to Arabs, as Hummus and Couscous, for example, are not of Israeli origin.

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| November 9, 2012
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Arutz 7 Exclusive Video: Arabs Torch Jewish Cars

Security camera capture Arab terrorists vandalizing and burning cars in Jerusalem’s French Hill.

By Gil Ronen and Hezki Ezra

 

A security camera installed by Victor Chernovsky, a resident of French Hill in Jerusalem, captured three Arabs in the act of setting fire to the Chernovsky family’s cars Tuesday night.

“Last night at 10 forty, in the Tzameret neighborhood, which is a part of French Hill, my wife and I had gone to sleep, and so had the kids,” Chernovsky told Arutz Sheva. “Suddenly I heard the dog barking and there was an explosion. We already had something like this happen last year and we installed a camera, and it transmits a picture that we can see on our iPhones.” Continue Reading »

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| November 9, 2012
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Jonathan Pollard holds no grudge against Israeli President

Jonathan Pollard, jailed former Israeli spy reacts to his handler’s admission that he was incriminated under orders from Shimon Peres, then prime minister.

 

Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard chose to express hope rather than anger in response to an interview with his former handler Rafi Eitan, who revealed for the first time that he incriminated Pollard under orders from then-prime minister and current president Shimon Peres.

Jonathan and Esther Pollard - Photo: Courtesy J4JP

Jonathan and Esther Pollard – Photo: Courtesy J4JP

Eitan told Yediot Aharonot in an interview published Friday that he gave the Americans information he knew would be used against Pollard. He said he had no choice other than to abide by government decisions. Continue Reading »

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| November 8, 2012
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State pessimistic about success of Ulpana homes’ relocation

State motions court to postpone project’s deadline after spending millions of shekels in dismantling of evacuated homes,  admits homes might not be fit for accommodation.

Itamar Fleishman

 

The State motioned the Supreme Court on Sunday to postpone by 60 days a High Court deadline for the dismantling of the Ulpana neighborhood homes.

The State admitted that the houses might not be fit for accommodation after they are taken apart in a project which has cost millions of shekels.

פינוי גבעת האולפנה בחודש יוני (צילום: אוהד צויגנברג)

Ulpana evacuation last June – Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg

The reason: the houses were not built according to construction plans and differently than what the Defense Ministry had expected. Continue Reading »

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| November 8, 2012
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Foundation unable to continue Holocaust survivors’ benefits

The Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims in Israel finds itself unable to reimburse elderly beneficiaries for medical services, blames gov’t for inadequate budget.

By Omri Efraim

 

The Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims in Israel has suspended the transfer of funds to over 8,000 survivors eligible for benefits, Ynet has learned.

Needy survivors – Archives Photo: Noam Moskowitz

The frozen funds were meant to reimburse survivors for medical bills of up to NIS 4,000 (roughly $1,000), which they have already paid out of pocket. To be eligible for the benefits, the survivors’ monthly income must not exceed NIS 8,158 ($2,100). Continue Reading »

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| November 8, 2012
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Discovered: Natural Gas is Leaking From Under Haifa Bay

A series of active gas springs on the sea floor under Haifa Bay was discovered by a geophysics research team from Haifa University.

By Hana Levi Julian, MSW, LCSW-R

 

A geophysics research team from Haifa University has discovered a series of active gas springs on the sea floor under Haifa Bay.

According to Dr. Uri Schattner, head of the university’s Department of Marine Geosciences at the Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, “Geophysical information enables us to research beneath the sea floor and map out the entire system, from the gas sources to the penetration of the sea waters.” Continue Reading »

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| November 7, 2012
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Knesset Members split on pot legalization in Israel

Some Israeli politicians advocate permitting its use now that two US states legalized marijuana for recreational use.

By LAHAV HARKOV, REUTERS

 

Some politicians were ready to pass a joint around on Wednesday to celebrate recreational use of marijuana being legalized in Colorado and Washington – but most who expressed opinions on the issue advocated medical use only.

Woman smokes a marijuana cigarette [illustrative]

Smoking a ‘joint’ – Photo: Toussaint Kluiters / Reuters

Colorado and Washington became the first US states to legalize the possession and sale of marijuana for recreational use on Tuesday in defiance of federal law, setting the stage for a possible showdown with the Obama administration.

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| November 7, 2012
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Border Guard Stabbed with 7 more Cops Injured in Jerusalem Riot

A Border Guard officer was stabbed Tuesday night when rock-throwers in the Arab Shuafat neighborhood of Jerusalem rioted.

By David Lev

 

A Border Guards officer was wounded Tuesday night when Arabs in the Shuafat area of Jerusalem rioted. The officer was stabbed by one of the rioters. At least seven other officers were injured by rocks thrown by the rioters.

Three of the officers, including the stabbing victim, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, as was the attacker who allegedly stabbed the officer.

Police and Border Guards were attempting to quell the riot. Police arrested a 17-year-old Arab rioter in connection with the stabbing. Continue Reading »

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