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| July 25, 2012
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Romney: Obama is undermining Israel’s global standing and the Israelis deserve better

Speaking ahead of his visit to Israel, Mitt Romney says Obama is fond of ‘lecturing Israeli leaders,’ adding Israel will never again be criticized by Washington at UN.

 

The people of Israel deserve better diplomatic protection than that they have been receiving from the United States under President Barack Obama, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said in an address on Tuesday.

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Mitt Romney speaking in Costa Mesa, California – Photo by AP

Speaking at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Reno, Nevada on his upcoming visit to Israel, Romney accused the incumbent president of being “fond of lecturing Israel’s leaders.” Continue Reading »

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| July 25, 2012
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‘Red-to-Med’ Deal Highlights Growing Israel-China Ties

 

Israelis seem enchanted with China, & they claim the feeling is mutual.

By Frida Ghitis
One evening last week, the Chinese government threw a dinner party for a visiting international delegation. If the menu that night in Beijing was strictly kosher, it was because the guests of honor for the event came from Israel. And the day had featured a remarkable event.

Just hours earlier, China’s Minister of Transportation Li Shenglin and his Israeli counterpart, Yisrael Katz, had signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on a multibillion dollar project inside Israel that some say could constitute an alternative trade route to the Suez Canal. Continue Reading »

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| July 25, 2012
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Jews Praying in Samaria are Ambushed by Arab Mob

An Arab mob ambushed & severely beat Jews praying in an open field in Samaria Wednesday, only leaving as soldiers arrived & shot into the air.

By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

 

Arab mob

Arab mob – Israel news photo: Binyamin residents council

The Arabs, from the Palestinian Authority village of Sinjil in the Binyamin region, have been arriving almost every day for several weeks to interrupt the Jewish prayers of residents from Givat Harel. The Jewish residents said they maintain their presence in the fields to prevent a hostile takeover of the state lands near their community, located between Shiloh and Harel in northern Samaria. Continue Reading »

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| July 24, 2012
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Clinton: Push back at Holocaust deniers

US Sec. of St. calls on international community to respond to criticism of Israeli policy if it crosses the line to antisemitism.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on the international community to “act against anti-Semitism” at a keynote address at a symposium on ending genocide, held at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington on Tuesday.

Clinton delivers the keynote address - Photo: REUTERS

Clinton delivers the keynote address – Photo: REUTERS

Clinton reaffirmed her support for Israel and the Jewish people at the Holocaust Museum, stating: “When heads of states and religious leaders deny the Holocaust, we must not let their lies go unanswered…we must respond when criticism of Israeli government policy crosses over to anti-Semitism.”

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| July 24, 2012
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High Court: Israel’s biometric database can be ‘extreme & harmful’

Interior Ministry is planning to issue ‘smart’ ID cards & passports with microchips containing the fingerprints & photos of all Israeli residents.

By Tomer Zarchin

 

The High Court of Justice questioned on Monday the necessity of a pilot program to test a “harmful” biometric database, but rejected a petition arguing the project is unconstitutional.

Biometric technology

Biometric technology, in this case in use in Switzerland. – Photo by Reuters

The Interior Ministry has agreed to release a new directive to regulate the implementation of a law calling on the ministry to issue “smart” identity cards and passports with microchips containing the fingerprints and photographs of Israeli residents. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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Dr. Dore Gold: The Political Battle Over “Occupation” Narrative

Edmond Levy’s committee has restored Israel’s legal narrative about its rights in Judea and Samaria. There is a huge difference in how a compromise will look if Israel comes to the table as “foreign occupiers,” or as a party that has just territorial claims.

By Ambassador Dr. Dore Gold

 

In January 2012, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yaakov Neeman, the justice minister, turned to former Israeli supreme court justice Edmond Levy to head a panel of legal experts that would look into questions of land ownership in the “West Bank” (biblical Judea and Samaria, located west of the Jordan River, ed). Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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Kadima MKs work to depose Shaul Mofaz as party leader

Mere months after replacing Tzipi Livni, Mofaz will either be pressured to quit, or forced into an election for party head.

 

 

Kadima officials are working to depose Shaul Mofaz from his role as party head, Haaretz learned on Monday, citing the outgoing vice prime minister’s weak poll numbers.

The reported plan came as Kadima seemed to edge closer to a full-on split, with former minister Tzachi Hanegbi spearheading efforts to convince at least seven Kadima MKs – the minimum required to create a new faction – to break off and rejoin the coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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IDF draws New Immigrants from the US

350  Americans immigrate to Israel to join IDF as Knesset debates draft-dodging

By Itamar Eichner

 

While the Knesset toils in the draft-for-all debate, some people can’t wait to enlist. This summer sees a record breaking number of 350 young Jews from North America who will immigrate to Israel to join the Israeli army, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Monday.

Fresh Recruits at Induction Center (archive) Photo: Getty Images

The first plane batch of these patriotic new recruits has already been nicknamed “The Bakum flight of Nefesh B’Nefesh,” with Bakum referring to the IDF induction center.

This plane should arrive in Israel in about three weeks and will host an unprecedented number of 400 immigrants including 130 new IDF recruits. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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Israel rejects a Sunday Times report of anti-terror hit-team at Olympics

According to the newsreport, Israel has increased its security around its Olympic delegation in the wake of deadly Burgas suicide attack .

By Haaretz Staff and Agencies

 

Israel on Sunday said it was vigilant ahead of the Olympic Games in London but denied a report in Britain’s Sunday Times that it had sent a team to hunt down militants preparing an attack on its athletes.

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A worker makes final adjustments ahead of the 2012 Olympic and Games, in London,- Photo by AP

 

“There is definitely vigilance in terms of intelligence and operationally ahead of the Olympic Games,” Defense Minister Ehud Barak told reporters. Continue Reading »

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| July 23, 2012
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Bob Costas of NBC Sportsc to Recognize the Slain Israeli Athletes on Air

NBC sportscaster Bob Costas will hold moment of silence for the 11 slain Israeli athletes.

By Rachel Hirshfeld

 

NBC sportscaster Bob Costas plans to call out the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for denying Israel’s request for a moment of silence acknowledging the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches at the 1972 Games.

Costas intends to make his remarks as the Israeli delegation enters the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium for the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Munich massacre.

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US President George W. Bush speaks with Bob Costas of NBC Sports during an interview “while attending the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

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| July 22, 2012
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US Court upholds right to place ‘anti-Islam’ advertisements on NYC buses

American Freedom Defense Initiative director wins battle over right to post ads calling enemies of Israel “savages” • Metropolitan Transportation Authority had rejected ad on the grounds that it was demeaning to Muslims, but judge cites 1st Amendment in overruling MTA decision.

By The Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff

 

An anti-Islam activist has won a preliminary round in her First Amendment fight to place New York City bus advertisements calling enemies of Israel “savages.”

The bus advertisement submitted by blogger Pamela Geller, initially rejected by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Pamela Geller, executive director of the American Freedom Defense Initiative, had submitted an ad from the group that read, “In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.”

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| July 22, 2012
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IOC Decision : No moment of silence at Olympic Games

IOC president rejects pleas for official commemoration of ’72 Munich Olympic Games killings, at London curtain raiser.

By REUTERS

 

LONDON – The IOC has ruled out marking the 40th anniversary of the Munich massacre at the London Olympics opening ceremony but will visit the airfield where some Israeli team members were killed, it said on Saturday.

11 Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich attack

11 Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich attack – Photo: REUTERS/Handout

International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge rejected calls for an official commemoration of the 1972 Munich Games attack during Friday’s curtain raiser, a standing request of the families of the 11 Israeli Olympic team members who died. Continue Reading »

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| July 22, 2012
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What a Surprise for PA Car Thieves: The Driver was a Soldier

Arab carjacking gang received nasty surprise when what appeared to be a female driver was in fact, an armed reserves soldier.

By Maayana Miskin

 

A reserves soldier reported Saturday night that an Arab gang in Samaria (Shomron) had attacked him, apparently in an attempt to steal his weapon. The incident occurred at the Shavei Shomron junction.

An initial investigation has led security forces to believe that the gang mistook the soldier, who has long hair, for a woman. Carjacking gangs in Judea and Samaria often target female drivers, apparently believing them to be an easier target.

After attacking the thieves realized that the “woman driver” was in fact an armed male soldier, a fact that may have been a factor in his escape. Continue Reading »

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| July 21, 2012
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Jon Voight: The Jews have contributed so much to the world

In a special interview with Shalom Life, Oscar winner discusses growing up among Jewish friends & learning about the ‘insanity of anti-Semitism’; Voight says  The ‘world’s failure to protect Sderot from Gaza rockets a gross injustice’.

By Daniel Horowtiz

 

Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight learned about anti-Semitism and intolerance at an early age, and even though he was only eight, he didn’t like what he learned about the dark side of humanity.

The non-Jewish actor, best known for his roles in such iconic films as Deliverance, Midnight Cowboy and Coming Home, for which he won the best actor Academy Award, and the father of actress Angelina Jolie, is proud to call himself a friend of Israel and of the Jewish people. Continue Reading »

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| July 21, 2012
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Bulgaria Police on the Lookout for Another Suspect

The Bulgarian police are holding a manhunt for another suspect they believe assisted the terrorist who carried out the terrorist attack in Burgas.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

Bulgarian police are conducting a manhunt for another suspect who is believed to have assisted the terrorist who carried out the attack in Burgas which killed five Israelis and a Bulgarian citizen on Wednesday.

Bus destroyed in Burgas attack

Tourist Bus destroyed in Burgas attack
Photo: Reuters

According to a report in NRG-Ma’ariv, local security forces suspect that the suspect may be in possession of another bomb.

The report said that due to the suspicion that the suspect may have more explosives, extra security was placed in hotels in Burgas where Israelis are known to be staying. Continue Reading »

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