The Israel’s PM traveled last week to meet Jordan’s King Abdullah II, according to AFP, to discuss ways to advance peace with the Palestinians.

Taqiyya: An Islamic Philosophy Used to Divide Muslims, Jews & Christians

Representatives of the three Abrahamic faiths will cause peace to reign across the world, despite all the plans for war by those who desire to spread corruption in the earth and indulge their sadistic and perverse fantasies of genocide.

As always, God will cause the truth to prevail.

By Aylin Kocaman

I was talking to the head of a Christian group a few years ago about the importance of love and affection in Islam. He was listening with interest and nodded in agreement. I thought he was agreeing with me and what I was saying; at least until I heard the word ‘taqiyya.’ Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Islam, Peace activist

israelandstuffcom | March 2, 2013

No injuries as Mortar shells hit Golan Heights Again

Explosions most likely the result of misfire during battles between Syrian rebels & Assad’s forces, at least 3 shells explode in the Golan Heights, very close to the Syria-Israel border.

Yoav Zitun

Second time this week: At least three mortar shells hit open areas in Israeli territories in the southern Golan Heights Saturday. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.

Smoke columns from Explosions near the Syria-Israel border (Archives) – Photo: Eli Ovadia

IDF troops are scouring the area.

According to preliminary evaluations, the hits are most likely the result of Syrian battles’ stray shooting.

According to the IDF Northern Command, the mortar shells hit some 800 meters (roughly 870 yards) from the Israeli-Syrian border. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Golan Heights, IDF, Syria Unrest

israelandstuffcom | March 2, 2013

WATCH: Rebels show oldest synagogue in Syria destroyed by Assad’s forces

The Jobar synagogue, one of the very oldest in Damascus, is said to have been built in honor of Elijah the Prophet as he was escaping persecution.

By Jack Khoury

President Bashar Assad’s forces bombed one of Syria’s oldest synagogues on Friday, Syrian opposition activists report. The synagogue, located in the suburban Jobar district of Damascus, is said to have been built in honor of Elijah the Prophet while he was escaping persecution.

A sign at the entrance of the Damascus synagogue, taken from the Youtube video below..

According to tradition, the synagogue stands at the site where Elijah the prophet anointed Elisha as a prophet as well. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Bashar Assad, Syria Unrest

Arabs call to boycott Jerusalem marathon, cancel football peace match

More & more Palestinian officials forbid local businesses & organizations from having private dealings with Israelis.

By Israel Today Staff

Despite claiming to foster peace and coexistence, the Palestinians this week called for a boycott of the Jerusalem marathon and cancelled a soccer exhibition that would have pitted Israeli and Palestinian players against international powerhouse FC Barcelona.

Annual Jerusalem Int’l Marathon – Photo: israeltoday.co

Up to 20,000 people from around the world were expected to take part in the third annual Jerusalem Marathon on Friday. The marathon has received international acclaim and attracted major foreign sponsors.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat had hoped the event could demonstrate coexistence and a joint desire by Israelis and Palestinians to build up the holy city. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Jerusalem Marathon, Palestinian Authority, sport

US Senators: Support Israeli military action in Iran legislation

Both Rep.& Dem. promote resolution guaranteeing Israel diplomatic, military & economic support if it chooses to attack Iran.

‘No green light, just self-defense’

By Yitzhak Benhorin

WASINGTON: A group of bipartisan senators are promoting legislation promising Israel US support if the former chooses to attack Iran on its own.

Sen. Lindsey Graham & Sen. Bob Menendez The legislation is sponsored by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez. The two hope to see the resolution accepted before Obama’s spring visit to Israel.

“No one wants another conflict anywhere in the world militarily, but we also don’t want a nuclear-capable Iran,” Graham, a South Carolina Republican and a member of the Senate’s Committee on Armed Services, said at a press conference. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Iran threat, US Senate

Palestinian TV honors terrorists who killed 22 children & 4 adults for 2nd year

Official Palestinian Authority TV broadcast a tribute to the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, responsible for the 1974 Maalot massacre for second year in a row.

By Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik

Official Palestinian Authority TV broadcast a tribute this past week to the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP). As part of the tribute
a poster honoring the three DFLP terrorists who committed the Ma’alot massacre was highlighted
on TV. (See opposite).

Poster glorifying terrorists
of the Ma’alot massacre in 1974,
which killed 22 children and 4 adults

The Ma’alot massacre was done by the DFLP in 1974. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: DFLP, Maalot massacre, Palestinian Authority, Palestinian propaganda, Palestinian terrorists

Bearded Salafist to Tunisian Students: ‘You’re dancing while Israelis kill?’

Tunisian Salafis try to convince students from filming themselves doing popular western dance, while in Egypt, some 400 youngsters dance outside Muslim Brotherhood’s headquarters, chanting ‘Leave! Leave!’

Roi Kais, agencies

Egyptian protesters gathered at the headquarters of the country’s most powerful Islamic group and did the Harlem Shake while chanting “Leave! Leave!” to Egypt’s Islamist President Mohamed Morsi.

Egyptians do the 'Harlem Shake' About 400 young men, some in funny costumes and others bare-chested, rallied in Cairo in front of the main office of Morsi‘s group, The Muslim Brotherhood.

The dance brought a rare moment of light-hearted expression of dissidence amid Egypt’s political turmoil that has left dozens dead and hundreds injured in recent months. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Egypt, Harlem Shake, Muslim Brotherhood, Salafist, Tunisia

israelandstuffcom | February 28, 2013

Is the White House covertly acquiescing to Iranian Nuclear ambitions?

The recent break down of talks between Iran & int’l nuclear inspectors resulted in the US & fellow world powers lessening their demands on the Islamic Republic.

PM Netanyahu said it was high time for the int’l community to take off its kid gloves in dealing with Iran.

By Israel Today Staff

The Obama Administration keeps insisting that it will never allow Iran to attain nuclear weapons, but Israel is growing increasingly concerned that the Washington has in fact resigned itself to the idea of a nuclear-armed Iran. Bomb Recently, an Obama-linked think tank issued a report suggesting that there was little to fear from a nuclear Iran. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Iran Nuclear Program, Israel US, White House

israelandstuffcom | February 28, 2013

Gen. Mordechai: Lebanon will have many casualties in next war

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Yoav Mordechai attributes Nasrallah’s strategic positioning in heavy populated civilian areas & Hezbollah’s upgraded rocket & missile arsenal, major factors to the increased risk of Lebanese non-combatants in any future conflict.

By Lilach Shoval, The Associated Press & Israel Hayom Staff

“If a war breaks out with Hezbollah, a large number of non-combatants could be hurt because the group is deployed in civilian population centers,” Israel Defense Forces Spokesman Brig. Gen. Yoav Mordechai said Wednesday.

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Yoav Mordechai. – Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

Speaking at the Beersheba Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night, Mordechai also noted that during Operation Pillar of Defense in November, when the IDF unleashed an aerial bombardment campaign on Hamas to put a stop to rocket fire on southern Israel, the IDF received messages of support from citizens in Arab countries. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Hezbollah, IDF, Lebanon, Yoav Mordechai

israelandstuffcom | February 28, 2013

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Erdogan calls Zionism a crime against humanity

Turkish PM ranting his racism at Vienna forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, a UN forum for West-Islam dialogue, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon was seated on the stage, stayed silent.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called Zionism a “crime against humanity” likening it with anti-Semitism, fascism, and Islamophobia while speaking at a UN forum on Wednesday. Erdogan was speaking Wednesday before a Vienna forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, a UN framework for West-Islam dialogue.

UN Watch urged UN chief Ban Ki-moon who was present on the stage yet stayed silent, according to UN Watch, to speak out and condemn the speech. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Ban Ki-moon, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UN, UN Watch

Egyptian court rules all Egypt-Gaza tunnels must be destroyed

Wael Hamdy, a lawyer who brought the case said,”I filed the case because I was worried about the state of national security in my country after the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power and its unclear policies and links with Hamas,”

Reported by Yasmine Saleh; Edited by David Stamp & Alison Williams

(Reuters) – A Cairo court ruled on Tuesday the government must destroy all tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, removing a route for smuggled weapons but also a lifeline for Palestinians.

Tunnel smuggler Egypt’s ruling Muslim Brotherhood has close ties with the Hamas Islamists that run Gaza, but many Egyptians fear the enclave is a security risk for Egypt. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Courts, Egypt-Gaza, Mohamed Mursi, tunnels

No injuries after Syrian mortar shell shot into Golan Heights

Syrian shelling into Israel is believed to be result of errant fire

Israel repatriates 6 Syrian rebels after being treated for wounds. The 7th, with severe wounds, is still under Israeli medical care.

U.N. confirms its staff member is still missing after being last seen near the Syrian-Israeli border.

By Reuters & the Israel Hayom Staff

A mortar round fired from Syria on Wednesday exploded near Alonei Habashan on the Golan Heights. No one was wounded, according to Army Radio.

The IDF says the Syrians’ repatriation “was completed at an undisclosed location for their own safety.” – Photo: AP

Israeli troops were searching the moshav for additional shells after residents reported hearing other explosions.

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Golan Heights, Syria Unrest, UN

Lebanon: Nasrallah’s deputy injured in Syria road-side blast

Just days after relieving Nasrallah, who is reportedly being treated for his cancer in Iran, a Lebanese newspaper now quotes rebels as saying Hezbollah Deputy Chief Naim Qassem was injured, or even killed in convoy blast near Damascus.

By Roi Kais

The Free Syria Army (FSA) released a statement saying that Hezbollah‘s second in command Naim Qassem was injured in a convoy explosion together with high ranking Syrian officers.

Hezbollah’s 2nd in command Naim Qassem – Photo: AP

The statement was quoted by the Lebanese newspaper Al-Mustaqbal, affiliated with the anti-Hezbollah camp. The report was not confirmed by other sources. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Hassan Nsrallah, Hesbollah, Syrian unrest