Israeli pocket-scanner identifies ingredients in drink, pills or food

 

Israeli start-up launches mini molecular sensor that tells you how many calories are in your burger, how ripe a tomato is, if a leather jacket is real, and much more. 

By AFP

 

An Israeli start-up has launched a pocket device which analyzes instantly the composition of food, drink, medication or other objects.

A staff of the Laboratory of the Consumer Physics Society performs a test on a chocolate bar using SCIO – Photo: AFP

It is “the first molecular sensor that fits in the palm of your hand,” says Dror Sharon, co-founder of the firm based in Hod Hasharon, near Tel Aviv. Continue Reading »

King Abdullah II of Jordan threatens Israel on Jerusalem ‘provocation’

 

view videoKing Abdullah II told journalists that Jordan will be forced “to take actions” over Israel’s “provocation” on the Temple Mount should it continue.

By i24news

 

Jordan’s king warned Israel on Monday that any further “provocation” in Jerusalem where Israeli police have clashed with Muslims at Al-Aqsa mosque would damage ties between the two countries.

“Any more provocation in Jerusalem will affect the relationship between Jordan and Israel” which have a 1994 peace accord but which has custodian rights over the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, said King Abdullah II following a second day of clashes at the flashpoint holy site in east Jerusalem. Continue Reading »

Arab League Threatens Israel with ICC Action Over “Judaization” of Al-Aqsa

 

Arab League FM threatens to take int’l legal actions to prevent Israeli activity on the Temple Mount, including going to the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

By Ben Ariel, Canada

 

The Arab League on Sunday warned against the “Judaization of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel” and called for action against the Jewish state, Channel 2 News reported.

The condemnation came after masked Muslim rioters hurled rocks and fireworks at police on the Temple Mount, as well as firebombs near two entrances to the site.

Jerusalem District Police and Border Police were forced to respond with riot dispersal measures. Continue Reading »

Russian Military Stationed in Syria Worries Israel

 

Israeli officials fear any defensive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Syria may bring the Jewish State into a confrontation with Russian military forces.

By Israel Today Staff

 

Israeli officials have expressed concern over reports of a major Russian military buildup in neighboring Syria, a move that could have far-reaching ramifications for the Jewish state.

A number of sources have recently noted a major influx of Russian personnel and equipment, including fighter jets, into war-torn Syria, presumably to prop up the embattled regime of Bashar Assad.

Russian Army troops

“We have been informed that the Russians are entering into active intervention,” Amos Gilad, senior adviser to Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon, said at a recent security conference. Continue Reading »

WATCH: A Syrian Rebel Leader Says ‘Israel Can Assist Our People More’

 

view videoDr. Kamal al-Labwani, one of the most prominent members of the Syrian opposition movement, says Israel should accept a diplomatic role in finding a solution to the Syrian crisis.

By KAMAL AL-LABWANI

 

The events that are unfolding in Syria today are premeditated and organized crimes against humanity perpetrated by regimes and countries that are competing between themselves over regional control and influence.

Israel must denounce and condemn the crimes against humanity that are taking place in Syria. This is especially true in light of the fact that the Jewish people were the victims of such crimes and are well aware of the importance of international cooperation and humanitarian aid in such situations. Continue Reading »

WATCH Shana Tova Video Messages from Israel’s PM Netanyahu & the IDF

 

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new year’s greetings for Rosh Hashanah.
Shana Tova!

 

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….and from the IDF:

 

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Happy Rosh HaShanah

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Arabs Riot on Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah Eve

 

Palestinian hooligans barricaded themselves inside the Al Aqsa Mosque, where they threw stones & firecrackers at police forces in hopes of disrupting Jewish visitors for Rosh Hashanah.
• Israel Police confiscated several pipe bombs Saturday night in an East Jerusalem apartment.

By Roi Yanovsky, Elior Levy

 

Palestinians barricaded themselves Sunday morning, just before Rosh Hashanah, inside the mosque on the Temple Mount. Police forces broke into the compound and confiscated some of the equipment brought there by the Palestinians.

The rioters threw fireworks and stones at the police as they entered the site. Border Police forces then blocked entry to the Temple Mount. Continue Reading »

Israel to Double F-35 Range Because of Iran Deal

 

Israel Air Force engineers are working to double the range and capabilities of the US made stealth jets, as the first planes made specifically for Israel are due to arrive in December 2016.

By Tova Dvorin

 

Israel is actively working to double the range of its F-35 defense fighters, officials said Thursday, in an announcement made just before the Senate Congress vote on the Iran deal.

Israel’s F-35s are tailor-made by Lockheed Martin, and named Adir (lit. “awesome.”). The first two Adirs are due to be delivered to the Israeli Air Force (IAF) in December 2016.

The development was specifically made with “an eye on Iran” and other Middle East developments. Continue Reading »

As Europe Burns, Former French Minister: Germany Took Our Jews & Gave Us Arabs

 

A former French minister Patrick Devedjian quickly tried to back-step after stirring up controversy when he sarcastically said Germany left his country with Arabs.

By Ben Ariel, Canada

 

A former French minister stirred up controversy on Friday after saying Germany “took our Jews and gave us Arabs”.

The comments by Patrick Devedjian came as France began taking some of the thousands of refugees arriving in Germany and were taken sensitively in light of the refugee crisis in Europe.

Riots broke out when unregistered refugees tried to leave Lesbos on board a ferry – EPA

Devedjian, who served in the governments of presidents Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy, made the remark at a press conference, but quickly tried to backtrack on social media, according to the AFP news agency. Continue Reading »

India orders 10 missile-armed UAVs from Israel in $400M deal

 

The purchase order of Heron UAVs isn’t their first, but this expedited procurement came from the highest levels of the Indian government.

By i24news

 

The Indian government has approved plans to purchase 10 missile-armed drones from Israel, according to India’s Economic Times. The news outlet described the acquisition as “a crucial acquisition that will enhance India’s cross-border military strike capability.”

The $400 million deal to buy Heron TP drones was expedited through the procurement process under orders from the highest levels of government.

US drone attacks are deeply unpopular in Afghanistan and Pakistan but the Pentagon considers them an important weapon in the fight against Islamic militants – Photo: Massoud Hossaini/AFP

The Indian Air Force already operates a fleet of Heron, Harpy and Searcher unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), which are used for taking out enemy radar positions as well as surveillance and intelligence gathering. Continue Reading »

WATCH: China makes lovely video after Israel thanked them for saving Jews

 

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

Last month, the Consulate General of Israel in Shanghai released a public service video to thank China for rescuing thousands of Jews during World War II.

Chinese say Thankyou to Israel – Screenshot

On Thursday, the gesture of gratitude was returned by some Chinese students of Hebrew who made a video of their own to say, “You’re welcome.”

In the clip, which was produced by China Radio International, Shanghai locals are seen holding signs in Hebrew saying “You’re welcome,” “Don’t mention it,” and “Happy to help.” Continue Reading »

Video: Israel & US to Begin Co-Production of David’s Sling Missile Shield System

 

The jointly developed David’s Sling by Israel and the US is the newest missile shield system, and just weeks away from a co-production deal, that when operational in 2016, is designed to intercept latest generation of offensive missiles. 

By Reuters

 

The United States and Israel are weeks away from reaching a draft agreement on a co-production of Israel’s air defense system called David’s Sling that the two countries jointly developed, the top US missile defense officer told lawmakers on Thursday. 

US Navy Vice Admiral James Syring, director of the Missile Defense Agency, or MDA, said discussions and negotiations continued with Israel on the David’s Sling system, which passed a series of intercept tests in April and is expected to be operational next year.  Continue Reading »

VIDEO: PA Response to Netanyahu’s Call to ‘Negotiate Anywhere, Anytime’: “It’s a trap”

 

Immediately after PM Netanyahu said at his meeting with UK PM Cameron that he would go anywhere and at anytime for real negotiations without pre-conditions, Arab Negotiator Saeb Erekat called it “a trap”, making 5 demands on Israel.

By Gil Ronen

 

The Palestinian Authority responded unenthusiastically Thursday to offers by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to come to Ramallah and renew peace talks unconditionally with the Palestinian Authority (PA).

PM Netanyahu Meets British Parliamentary Friendship AssocPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with members of the British parliamentary friendship associations.Video: GPO

Posted by The Prime Minister of Israel on Thursday, September 10, 2015

According to Kol Yisrael radio, Palestinian “prime minister” Rami Hamdallah said that the Palestinians are interested in a new framework for talks. Continue Reading »

Prosor: UN should wave white flag in surrender of principle, not Palestinian flag

 

By HERB KEINON

 

The UN – with some EU countries in tow – would pass a resolution stating that the world is flat were such a resolution brought by the Palestinians, Israel’s UN ambassador Ron Prosor said Thursday night.

Prosor’s remarks came after the world body approved a resolution calling for the Palestinian flag to be hoisted along with the banners of the other nations that make up the world body. Continue Reading »

Norwegian councilman seeks to disassociate from immoral Arab Nablus as ‘Twin City’

 

view videoLocal politician from Stavanger, Norway calls to cut ties with Nablus after learning that the Palestinian governed city names squares after deceased terrorists, suicide-bombers responsible for the deaths of dozens of random civilian Israelis.

 By Channel 20

 

A local Norwegian politician has called for the cancelation of his city’s twinning arrangement with Nablus after it was revealed that a monument praising terrorism was erected in the Palestinian city.

According to an exposé by the Palestinian Media Watch (PMW), the Nablus municipality had named a town square after Naif Abu Sharah, who was involved in a number of terrorist attacks – the most notable of which was the double suicide attack in Tel Aviv on January 5, 2003, which killed 23 and wounded dozens. Continue Reading »