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| September 23, 2012
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Egyptian based terrorist group claims credit over attack on IDF soldiers

Jihadist group, Ansar Jerusalem, says attack was linked to anti-Islam film, & the group ‘determined to discipline the Jews for their heinous acts.’

 

A jihadist group called Ansar Jerusalem has claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack on Israel Defense Forces soldiers along the Israeli-Egyptian border.

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

IDF soldiers by Egypt border – Hershkovitz – Sep 21, 2012
IDF soldiers by the Egyptian border, September 21, – Photo: Eliyahu Hershkovitz

In a statement published on Sunday, Ansar Jerusalem said the operation was a “disciplinary attack against those who insulted the beloved Prophet,” referring to a video denigrating the Prophet Mohammed that has sparked protests across the Muslim world. Continue Reading »

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| September 23, 2012
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Israel’s FM Rejects any Amendments to Peace Treaty with Egypt

Foreign Minister Lieberman dismissed any possibility of modifications to Israel’s 1979 peace treaty with Egypt.

By Chana Ya’ar and AFP

 

Israel has rejected the idea of any modification to its 1979 peace treaty with Egypt.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman dismissed any possibility of altering the treaty during a radio interview in Israel Sunday morning. “There is not the slightest possibility that Israel will accept the modification of the peace treaty with Israel,” he said, according to AFP. “We will not accept any modification of the Camp David Accords.

The comments came as tensions rise between Egypt and Israel, with speculation the government of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood-backed President Mohammed Morsi is considering a plan to alter parts of the treaty. Continue Reading »

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| September 22, 2012
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Obama appoints Israeli billionaire’s wife, Dr. Cheryl Saban to UN

Dr. Cheryl Saban will represent the U.S. at the next U.N. General Assembly. She’s wife of Israeli-American media mogul and strong Obama supporter Haim Saban. 

Dr. Saban, “The reason why the U.S. stands behind Israel is the Jewish lobby,”

By Yoni Hirsch

Cheryl Saban, wife of Israeli-American billionaire Haim Saban, has been nominated U.S. representative to the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which kicks off in New York next week.

Dr. Cheryl Saban, the new U.S. representative to the U.N., and her husband, billionaire Haim Saban. – Photo: Reuters

Dr. Saban is a published author and head of the non-profit organization What is Your Self-Worth, which promotes the empowerment and advancement of women.

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| September 21, 2012
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Israeli Physics Students Take Quantum Leap at Int’l Competition in Warsaw

Israel student takes 1st place for his research into energy in unique gases found in charcoal fibers.

By Yael Branovsky

 

Israeli high school students have won first prize at the 20th annual First Step to Nobel Prize in Physics competition, held in Warsaw. It is the first time an Israeli delegation has won the top prize at the international competition.

The Israeli team at the Ilan Ramon Youth Physics Center at Ben Gurion University. – Photo: Alberto Dankberg

The competition, held at the Warsaw Institute of Physics in the Polish Academy of Sciences, requires high school students from across the globe to submit research papers in the fields of physics and high-technology. Continue Reading »

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| September 20, 2012
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Jewish History Being Ignored

The display of statues at Třebíč Ghetto synagogue is just another example of European insensitivity

By Yochanan Visser

 

Fresh manifestations of European anti-Semitism raised their heads once again when Jewish religious leaders were physically attacked by thugs in Berlin and Vienna at the end of August.

Jewish cemetery in Prague – Photo: Ronnie Shelo

Recent data show that anti-Semitism in Europe is on the rise again, especially in Eastern Europe. The situation seems to be worst in Hungary, Poland and Ukraine. A recent Jewish Anti Defamation League poll carried out in Hungary revealed that a majority of that country’s population holds anti-Semitic views. Continue Reading »

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| September 19, 2012
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The Israeli who saved a Turkish mountaineer’s life plants Israel’s flag on Mt. Kazbek

Nadav Ben Yehuda, who, on  Mt. Everest saved an injured Turkish climber instead of moving on to become the youngest Israeli to reach the peak, scales Mt. Kazbek in Georgia & plants a flag there that he received from President Shimon Peres.

Yori Yalon

 

Israeli mountain climber Nadav Ben Yehuda, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor in June for saving an injured Turkish climber on Mt. Everest instead of pushing ahead and becoming the youngest Israeli to reach the peak, has scaled the Kazbek mountain in Georgia over the weekend and planted an Israeli flag there that was given to him by President Shimon Peres.

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| September 19, 2012
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Israeli Arab Knesset Members sues Google to block anti-Muslim video in Israel

Arab-Israeli religious leaders & mayors demand Google ban access of the anti-Islam video in Israel, saying it violates at least 3 Israeli laws; video has already been blocked in Libya, Egypt and Indonesia.

 

MK Taleb a-Sanaa and various Arab-Israeli mayors and religious leaders on Wednesday filed a petition with the Jerusalem District Court demanding that Google take down an anti-Islam video ridiculing the Muslim Prophet Mohamed from YouTube, to prevent future publicizing of the film and to block all access to the film in Israel.

Screenshot from 'Innocence of Muslims'

Screenshot from ‘Innocence of Muslims’ – Photo: YouTube Screenshot

The petitioners characterized the film as abusive and violating the image of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad in a racist manner, while trampling his sanctity and desecrating his name.

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| September 17, 2012
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Shimon Peres says ‘No room for racism’ in his holiday message

Israel’s President condemns all forms of extremism and discrimination, says greater emphasis should be placed on education toward tolerance.

 

President Shimon Peres on Saturday night, the last night of the Jewish year 5772, sent New Year’s greetings to the nation with best wishes for peace and security, stability and growth.

President Shimon Peres in holiday greeting - Photo: Screenshot

President Shimon Peres in holiday greeting – Photo: Screenshot

Disturbed by recent outbreaks of racial and religious discrimination, Peres declared that there is no room for racism or violence of any kind in the country, and condemned all forms of extremism and discrimination based on race, religion or political affiliation.

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| September 17, 2012
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Essay: Starting over (From someone who has)

Gilad Shalit shares his plans for the upcoming year, and offers tips on how to cope with crises

By Gilad Shalit

 

Rosh Hashanah symbolizes a beginning – the possibility to experience new things or reliving past experiences. But most of all, I believe Rosh Hashanah symbolizes new opportunities. For me, the past year has been the year in which I went back to living like regular people do. I returned to my family, I went back to having a social life and I rehabilitated myself, both physically and mentally.

This was a very intense year, during which I met many people, visited many places and experienced things I never even dreamt of experiencing. Continue Reading »

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| September 17, 2012
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Israel Advances to Davis Cup World Group

It’s a good day for Israel at the Davis Cup: Amir Weintraub defeats Japan’s #2, allowing Israel to advance to the Davis Cup World Group.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

It was a good day for Israel at the Davis Cup on Sunday, as Amir Weintraub pulled off his second upset victory this week to give Israel a 3-2 win over Japan, AFP reported.

Amir Weintraub (C) of Israel celebrates with teammates

Amir Weintraub (C) of Israel celebrates with teammates – Photo: AFP/Kazuhiro Nogi

The win helps Israel move up to the Davis Cup World Group next year.

With the two teams tied at 2-2, Weintraub defeated Japan’s number two Go Soeda 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-3 to seal victory in the best-of-five contest. Continue Reading »

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| September 9, 2012
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PFLP Leader: I don’t recognize Israeli court

Ahmed Saadat, PFLP leader and behind murder of Minister Rehavam Zeevi, refuses to answer questions in court on terror victims’ lawsuit against PA

By Aviel Magnezi

 

Ahmed Saadat, leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the person behind the murder of Minister Rehavam Zeevi, said Sunday that he does not recognize the authority of the Israeli court.

Ahmed Saadat in court, Sunday Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg

Ahmed Saadat in court,
Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg

Saadat spoke while entering the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court for international proceedings in a private lawsuit filed against him by terror victims.

Saadat also flashed the V sign with his hand and added that “the Shalit deal was a good one, although I was not released. Continue Reading »

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| September 9, 2012
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IDF PICTURES: Gaza Rocket Destroys House in Netivot

Last night, a house was destroyed in Netivot (a city of 26,500 residents) after a rocket hit its living room. The following pictures show the extent of damage to the house.

 

Since the beginning of 2012, more than 455 rockets have hit Israel. Over the past 9 days of September more than 10 rockets hit southern Israel, triggering alarms in the nearby communities.

Damage to Netivot caused by a rocket

Damage to Netivot caused by a rocket

Damage to Netivot caused by a rocket

Due to the heavy threat to the lives of Israeli civilians, school has been canceled for more than 40,000 children in Beer Sheva. Continue Reading »

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| September 5, 2012
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Iron Dome Battery Stationed to Protect Tel Aviv

The anti-missile system has been deployed to protect central Israel for the first time.

By Gil Ronen

 

For the first time since the anti-missile system became operational, an Iron Dome battery has been deployed in central Israel, where it protects Tel Aviv and its environs.

Iron Dome anti-missile system

Iron Dome anti-missile system
IDF Spokesman

IDF Radio reported Wednesday that while the placement of the battery in its current location is for “training and tweaking” purposes, in case of a real threat it will be able to protect Tel Aviv and large swathes of the Dan Bloc area.

An Iron Dome battery was placed in Eilat earlier this month, a week after a Grad missile struck near the city. Continue Reading »

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| September 3, 2012
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NYT: ‘US upping threat against Iran to forestall Israeli strike’

‘NY Times’ reports US implementing plan to pressure Iran by more aggressive public statements from Obama, an increased military threat against Iran that includes more maneuvers in Gulf & more covert activities against nuclear infrastructure

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

The administration of US President Barack Obama is moving ahead with plans to increase its military threat against Iran in an effort to convince Israel not to unilaterally strike the Islamic Republic and to force Tehran to take negotiations on its nuclear program more seriously, The New York Times reported on Monday.

US warships stationed in Persian Gulf - Photo: REUTERS/Handout .

US warships stationed in Persian Gulf – Photo: REUTERS/Handout

The report came after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the world was not setting a clear enough ultimatum to Iran to force the regime to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

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| September 3, 2012
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For all to know: ‘For Every Community that is Destroyed We’ll Build Another’

It’s a hard day for the people of Migron, but we hope they’ll be able to return. – spokesperson for the Binyamin Regional Council

By Elad Benari & Hezki Ezra

 

Arutz Sheva spoke on Sunday with Miri Maoz Ovadia, spokesperson and foreign desk liaison of the Binyamin Regional Council, as 50 families from the community of Migron were being evicted (view photo gallery) from their homes.

Ovadia reacted to the expulsion and called it “a very hard day for the people of Migron.”

“Families with children and toddlers who have lived here for ten years were forced out of their homes,” she said. Continue Reading »

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