New Eardoc Device Stops Earache in Seconds

A new Israeli device called The EarDoc can improve the quality of life for sufferers of earaches.

 

For years, eleven-year-old Lee Jorbin suffered with chronic, painful earache. Recently, she began using a new Israeli device, the Eardoc, which releases air and fluids trapped inside the ear, rapidly curing inflammation.
EarDoc
All her life, eleven-year-old Lee Jorbinsuffered from earache. “In summer”, remembers her mother Danit, “it was because she went swimming. In winter, colds and viruses brought it on. It was a kind of ritual.Every few weeks an earache erupted and Lee would stop normal activities, including school, and lie at home in pain, waiting for the storm to blow over”. Continue Reading »

World powers set to sign nuclear deal, despite Israeli efforts to stop it

 

Israel sure that France & Russia will join in despite Hollande’s words.

Netanyahu off to visit Moscow.

Obama asks Congress to refrain from tightening sanctions against Iran while talks continue in Geneva.

By Attila Somfalvi

Against the backdrop of Israel’s attempts to prevent an accord between Iran and world powers, Jerusalem sources have already conceded that at the end of the day there will be an agreement. Even if it takes a few more days, Iran will eventually sign an agreement with the P5+1.

The previous round of talks in Geneva (Photo: AP)

The previous round of talks in Geneva – Photo: AP

Following French President Francois Hollande‘s visit, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to fly Wednesday to Moscow, where he is expected to try to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin in order to attempt to delay and weaken the potential nuclear accord. Continue Reading »

Brandeis U cuts partnership with Palestinian university after its Nazi-style rally

 

Brandeis University found Palestinian demonstrators cheerfully waving Nazi flags & offering traditional Nazi salute as the reason for the suspension.

By JTA

 

 

Brandeis University has suspended its partnership with the Palestinian Al-Quds University.

Brandeis University - Courtesy

Brandeis University – Courtesy

Brandeis University President Frederick Lawrence made the announcement Monday, saying the university will re-evaluate the relationship in the future. The universities have been sister institutions since 1998.

The decision was made in light of recent events at the university, which has campuses in Jerusalem, Abu-Dis and Al-Bireh, including a November 5 Nazi-style demonstration at the main campus.

During the demonstration, protesters marched in black military gear with fake automatic weapons while waving flags and offering the traditional Nazi salute.

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Israel Air Force Responds to Gaza Mortar Attacks on Israel

According to a report by Hamas, Israeli military attacked empty building. Gaza reports no casualties.

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The Israel Air Force launched a strike in the Gaza Strip near the area of Khan Yunis on Tuesday. This marks the second Israeli strike in Gaza in a week.

Smoke billowing from sites targeted by Israel Air Force strike in the Gaza Strip.

A picture taken from the southern Israeli Gaza border shows smoke billowing from sites targeted by Israel Air Force strike in the Gaza Strip, November 16, 2012. – Photo: AFP

According to a report by Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces attacked an abandoned building. No casualties were reported.

Last Thursday, the IDF bombed two militants that launched a rocket toward Israel.

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Same Terrorist Group that Fired on Israel Claims Credit For Beirut Attack

The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon accuses Israel of being behind the double suicide blast….but,

An Al Qaeda-linked terrorist group that fired multiple rockets on Israel from Lebanon, has claimed responsibility for attacking Iran’s embassy in Lebanon’s capital.

By Maayana Miskin

 

An Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group calling itself the Abdullah Azzam Brigades has claimed responsibility for the attack Tuesday on the Iranian embassy in Beirut. The attack killed 23 people, among them an Iranian attaché, and wounded an additional 146.

al Qaeda demonstration – AFP/File

The attack was carried out by two suicide bombers.

Brigades leader Sheikh Siraj al-Din Zureiqat warned that the group would continue its attacks until Iranian forces leave Syria. Continue Reading »

Gazas fires mortar into Israel, none wounded

Mortar lands in Eshkol area with no injuries or damage.

Attack from Gaza comes day after Israel treated Hamas PM’s granddaughter in Israeli hospital.

Terrorist reportedly killed in accidental explosion in Gaza City.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
 

 

A mortar shell fired into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip landed in the Eshkol Regional Council area on Tuesday morning.

Once AgainNo injuries or damage were reported in the attack.

IDF soldiers were operating in the area where the mortar shell landed near the Gaza border fence.

Meanwhile on Tuesday, a Palestinian terrorist was killed and four others were injured in an accidental explosion in Gaza City, the Palestinian Ma’an news agency reported. Continue Reading »

Gov’t officials: Israel failed to stop Iran nuclear deal

 

 

Unnamed state officials in Jerusalem admit diplomatic efforts to prevent a nuclear agreement between the world powers & Tehran have not been successful.

The senior gov’t sources criticized conflict with U.S., saying ‘it’s causing damage. Kerry is not Israel’s enemy’

By Attila Somfalvi

Israel has failed in its diplomatic efforts to prevent a nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers, senior state officials in Jerusalem admitted Monday night.

Official dinner at President’s Residence for Francois Hollande – Photo: Avi Ochayon/GPO

The nuclear talks are expected to resume in Geneva on Wednesday, and Israeli officials estimate that unless an unexpected crisis takes place, an interim agreement will be signed in this round or shortly afterwards. Continue Reading »

Blasts in Beirut at Iranian embassy in Lebanese capital, death toll rises to 23 killed

 

Beirut residents report hearing 2 loud explosions near the Iranian embassy.

Local reports vary on whether blast caused by car bombs or rockets.

 

 

At least 23 people were killed Tuesday morning when an explosion rocked south Beirut. According to some reports, the explosion targeted the Iranian embassy.

Burned cars are shown at the scene after two explosions struck near the Iranian Embassy killing many, in Beirut, Lebanon, on Nov. 19, 2013. - Photo: Hussein Malla, AP

Burned cars are shown at the scene after two explosions struck near the Iranian Embassy killing many, in Beirut, Lebanon, on Nov. 19, 2013. – Photo: Hussein Malla, AP

It was not immediately clear what had caused the explosions, and local reports varied from rockets to car bombs. Continue Reading »

UN Secretary-Genera Ban Ki-moon visits Auschwitz

UN chief pays tribute to Holocaust victims during his first visit to Polish memorial site of former Nazi death camp.

Ban vows to safeguard the testimonies of survivors.

By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF

 

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited the site of Nazi death camp Auschwitz on Monday to pay tribute to Holocaust victims.

UN chief Ban pays tribute to Holocaust victims at Auschwitz 17, Nov 2013

UN chief Ban Ki-moon pays tribute to Holocaust victims at Auschwitz – 17, Nov 2013 – REUTERS Screenshot

Ban Ki-moon visited Auschwitz, the first of two camps set up in neighboring towns Oswiecim and Brzezinka. He walked under the inscription “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work makes you free) above a gate which prisoners passed on their way to their barracks. Continue Reading »

Statistics: 50% of young drivers involved in fatal car accidents are Arab-Israelis

An Israel Police report reveals disturbing information regarding those involved in fatal car accidents in recent years. Arab mayor says high proportion of Arab fatalities are due to poor infrastructure & harsh economic situation.

Hassan Shaalan

Some 45% of those killed in car accidents since the beginning of the year are members of the Arab community in Israel, a police report released Monday says. Even worse, half of the young drivers involved in fatal car accidents are from the Arab sector.

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illustrative photo

It was further reported that in the past five years, more than 500 drivers involved in car accidents were documented as driving under the influence of alcohol. Continue Reading »

Exiled dissidents report: Iran building new secret nuclear instillation

Iranian opposition group, which previously exposed the Natanz uranium enrichment plant and the Arak heavy-water facility are now reporting a new underground site that’s being built inside a 600-meter tunnel complex.

By Reuters

 

 

An exiled Iranian opposition group said on Monday it had information about an underground nuclear site being built in Iran and that this was among a number of secret venues for an atomic bomb program.

Iran nuclear Arak - AP - Archive

Heavy-water production plant in the central Iranian town of Arak, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006. – Photo: AP

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) exposed Iran’s uranium enrichment plant at Natanz and a heavy-water facility at Arak in 2002. Continue Reading »

State to High Court: Al Qaeda Terrorist Being Held Still a Serious Security Threat

State’s attorney told the High Court on Monday that Samer al-Barq, the Al Qaeda terrorist Israel has been holding for 3 years for security concerns, needs to remain incarcerated.

By David Lev

 

Samer Halmi Abdel Latif Al-Barq, the Al Qaeda terrorist Israel has been holding for three years, needs to remain in jail, the State told the High Court on Monday. Al-Barq, through an attorney, petitioned the Court to be released, because after such a long incarceration, he did not pose a threat to anyone.

Al Qaeda-linked fighters – Photo: Reuters

Al-Barq, 39, whose incarceration was revealed Sunday as a result of the petition’s filing, was born in Kuwait to a family that left Israel when the state was established. Continue Reading »

PA President Abbas pays released terrorists $10,000-$50,000 when freed

 

In addition to exuberant monthly salaries paid by Abbas’ PA to all Palestinian prisoners serving time in Israel jails, they also receive massive prison ‘severance package’ that can easily reach up to $60,000. In one case, Abbas even ok’s to picked up bill for prisoner’s wedding.

The Palestinians Authority is mostly financed by the US & Europe.

By Elior Levy

The 104 Palestinian prisoners – some of which have already been released as part of goodwill gestures taken by Israel to promote peace talks with the Palestinians – will receive massive benefits from the Palestinians Authority.

Abbas with release prisoners (Photo: Gil Yochanan)

Abbas with release prisoners – Photo: Gil Yochanan

All those prisoners released during the second batch of prisoner releases which took place last month received a whooping $50,000 from the authority for their time spent in jail. Continue Reading »

Gaza PM Ismail Haniyeh’s granddaughter transferred to Israeli hospital

 

Haniyeh’s granddaughter, 1 yr-old Aamal Haniyeh, was admitted to Petah Tikva hospital and later returned to Gaza after her condition could not be stabilized.

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH

 

The granddaughter of Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh was transferred on Sunday to Schneider Medical Center in Petah Tikva for treatment, sources in the Gaza Strip confirmed. She returned to the Gaza Strip after her condition worsened.

Ismail Haniyeh during Friday prayers - Photo: Vahid Salemi/AP

Ismail Haniyeh during Friday prayers – Photo: Vahid Salemi/AP

The sources said that the girl, Amal, was in serious condition after being diagnosed with acute infection in the digestive system.

Amal is the daughter of Haniyeh’s oldest son, Abdel Salam, who confirmed on his Facebook account that his one-year-old daughter had been transferred to Israel. Continue Reading »

Jordan to attain seat on UN Security Council after Saudi Arabia refused

UN General Assembly to vote on giving Jordan the seat traditionally reserved for an Muslim country after Riyadh refused the offer.

 

 

Jordan’s foreign ministry said Monday the kingdom has presented a request to the United Nations seeking candidacy for a Security Council seat that Saudi Arabia had turned down.

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A session of the UN Security Council.- Photo: AP

The Saudis’ rejection of the seat — just 24 hours after it was elected — had stunned the world organization.

According to the Jordanian ministry statement Monday, Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh telephoned UN chief Ban Ki-moon late Sunday after sending Jordan’s “official request” in writing.

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