Amid sufferings in Philippines, 1st baby born in Israeli field hospital

IDF spokesman Peter Lerner tweets picture & says: Grateful dad names his baby, Israel.

 

 

Israeli medics delivered a baby boy in the Philippines Friday, shortly after setting up a field hospital in the typhoon-ravaged country.

Shortly after the Israeli mission in the Philippines delivers a baby, Nov. 15, 2013.

Shortly after the Israeli mission in the Philippines delivers a baby, Nov. 15, 2013. – Photo by Twitter account of IDF spokesman Peter Lerner

According to Israel Defense Forces spokesman Peter Lerner, the father was so grateful that he named his son Israel.

Lerner announced the birth of baby Israel on his Twitter account Friday morning, posting a photo with the caption, “Moments after the dramatic birth of baby #Israel. Continue Reading »

MK Ayelet Shaked: Judea & Samaria Arabs will become Jordanian Citizens

Speaking in Washington, MK Ayelet Shaked says Judea & Samaria Arabs will be Jordan citizens, Gaza could become independent or annexed to Egypt. She went on to warn of a nuclear Iran.

By Ari Yashar

 

MK Ayelet Shaked (Jewish Home/Bayit Yehudi) spoke in Washington Thursday night, warning about a nuclear Iran and proposing that Arabs in Judea and Samaria will be citizens of Jordan, while Gaza will be independent or annexed to Egypt.

Ayelet Shaked speaking in Washington – Photo: Jim Innes

The Jewish Home MK spoke before American and European politicians at an event hosted by former MK Benny Elon and attended by members of a pro-Israel lobby. Continue Reading »

Conservative American synagogues wrestle with non-Jewish participation

‘Since a large percentage of our younger families include interfaith marriages, we want to keep our children as loyal & involved Conservative Jews, and we realize that in order to do so, we need to be welcoming to their partners, spouses & families’

 

 

NEW YORK (JTA) — To an outsider, the battles might seem to be over trifles — in some cases, just a few feet.

Where may a non-Jewish parent stand in the synagogue during his child’s bar mitzvah? Can a non-Jew open the holy ark? Should non-Jewish synagogue members have voting rights?

A non-Jewish woman is among those at a Torah reading at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington. Many Conservative synagogues are finding new ways for non-Jews to participate in synagogue life. (Adas Israel)

A non-Jewish woman is among those at a Torah reading at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington.

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Ron Prosor: PLO negotiator’s resignation was pretext to stop talks.

Palestinian negotiator resigned saying Israel is spreading lies & trying to sabotage the peace process

By JPOST.COM STAFF, MICHAEL WILNER
 

 

Chief Palestinian peace  Saeb Erekat, who resigned earlier this month over continued Israeli settlement construction, accused Israel on Thursday of trying to sabotage the peace process.

Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat - Photo: REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat – Photo: REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

“The only thing that is ongoing [at the moment] is the destruction, undermining and torpedoing of the two state solution by the settlement activities,” he told Channel 2’s Oded Ben-Ami, noting angrily that by continuing settlement construction, Israel is dictating conditions to the talks.

“The real negotiation is taking place between Prime Minister [Binyamin Netanyahu], [Housing and Construction Minister Uri] Ariel, [Defense Minister Moshe] Ya’alon and [Foreign Minister Avigdor] Liberman,” he accused. Continue Reading »

Minister Bennett: Israel prefers a diplomatic solution to nuclear Iran

 

 

In his speech in Washington, Economy Minister Bennett says he wishes Israel some day sign free trade deal with Iran, but expressed his opposition to the White House’s current outline of nuclear deal.

By Attila Somfalvi

Economy Minister Naftali Bennett delivered a speech on Thursday to the Brookings Institution in Washington, saying that Israel was in great support of a diplomatic solution to the issue of nuclear Iran, seeing as “if Iran achieves a nuclear weapon, we will be their first target.”

Senator McCain welcomes Bennett – Photo: Shmulik Almani

He nevertheless added that if the Islamic republic indeed managed to achieve nuclear weapon, Israel “will not be their last target,” as the Iranians are capable of reaching Rome, Madrid, London and New York. Continue Reading »

Hamas Boasts Gaza Ready For Next War With IDF

Hamas military spokesman claimed terrorist organization is ready for their next battle with Israel…just before the IAF destroyed hidden rocket launchers in Gaza in retaliation for shooting mortars into southern Israel.

By Dalit Halevi, Ari Yashar

 

 

Abu Ubaida, spokesman of the Al-Qassam Brigade, military arm of Hamas which rules Gaza, said “we’re ready for the next battle.” The statement came just before the latest Gaza clash broke out Thursday afternoon.

According to Ubaida, Hamas is working to develop new methods to surprise and attack “the Zionist enemy.”

The new battle appears to be knocking on the door, as Gazan terrorists opened rocket and mortar fire on Israel Thursday, eliciting an IAF airstrike which took out two concealed rocket launchers. Continue Reading »

Philippines Thank Jerusalem for Disaster Relief

 

 

Philippine Ambassador thanked Israel for dispatching hundreds of doctors & medical staff to set up advanced field hospital in his disaster-stricken country.

By Israel Today Staff

 

 

Philippine Ambassador to Israel Generoso D.G. Calonge said his nation is most grateful for the immediate and overwhelming support provided by the Jewish state in the wake of super-typhoon Haiyan, which killed an estimated 10,000 people and left another 800,000 without food, water and shelter.

Philippines Thanks Israel for Disaster Aid

Members of the IDF Home Front Command Search and Rescue Unit depart for the Philippines.- Photo courtesy IDF Spokesperson’s Office

“I can’t describe the feeling right now… that my host country cares about our stricken people,” Calonge told The Jerusalem Post. Continue Reading »

Mothers counter-protest breastfeeding incidents

 

Dozens of breastfeeding mothers gather in Rabin Square to feed their babies, after a woman in a shopping mall was forced to move. Protest group’s founder,’We just had enough,’

Bill in motion to fine harassers of breastfeeding women.

By Liat Rotem Melamed

 

Dozens of mothers breast fed their offspring in an orchestrated demonstration in central Tel Aviv, protesting the negative response to public breastfeeding while overt sexual innuendo and semi-nudity in advertisements are the norm.

Breastfeeding protest in Tel Aviv - Photo: Sharon Malchi

Breastfeeding protest in Tel Aviv – Photo: Sharon Malchi

The protest was sparked by a well-publicized incident in which a mother who breast fed her child in a mall in central Israel was required by the mall’s manager to move to a side room. Continue Reading »

Following mortar fire, IAF strikes hidden rocket launchers in Gaza

 

Gaza attacks on Israeli civilian areas come one year after Operation Pillar of Defense. Israel Responds.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

 

IAF aircraft struck two underground rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip on Thursday in response to earlier mortar fire from the coastal territory into southern Israel.

Palestinians did not report any injuries or damage in the strike.

The IAF strikes came after two mortar shells were fired into southern Israel from Gaza on Wednesday morning. No injuries or damage were reported in the attacks.

The hostilities occurred as Israel was marking one year since it began Operation Pillar of Defense to root out terror infrastructure in Gaza.

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Republicans condemn Kerry’s ‘anti-Israeli’ Senate briefing

Harsh rhetoric from Washington continues, with the U.S. blasting Israel’s ‘unreal’ evaluations of Iran accord and Netanyahu warning that Kerry’s ‘bad deal’ could lead region to war.

 

Tensions heightened and rhetoric escalated between Washington and Jerusalem on Tuesday as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gave what was described as a “fairly anti-Israeli” briefing on Capitol Hill while his State Department dismissed Israeli evaluations of the proposed nuclear deal with Iran as “inaccurate, exaggerated and not based in reality.”

Kerry speaks with reporters.

Kerry speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill before testifying before a Senate panel. – Photo: AFP

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Arson in Arab Town Appears to be ‘Price Tag’ Pay-Back

5 Arabs hurt in arson attack in a PA town in the Binyamin region. Authorities suspect the fire was set as ‘revenge’ for the brutal murder of IDF soldier.

By Maayana Miskin

 

A building was set on fire late on Wednesday night in the Palestinian Authority Arab town of Sinjil, in the Binyamin region.

The building was painted with the words, “Hi from Eden – Revenge,” leading security forces to believe the arson attack was carried out in response to the murder Wednesday of young Israeli soldier Eden Atias.

Five residents of Sinjil suffered injuries due to smoke inhalation. Continue Reading »

Kerry’s True Nature Revealed

Following all his hostility of late and blatant anti-Israel rhetoric, new report reveals Kerry’s backing of anti-Israel activist groups goes back years.

By Ryan Jones


 

From his open adoption of Palestinian positions to his public belittling of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s awareness of the Iran threat, US Secretary of State John Kerry has of late been somewhat more hostile than the Jewish state is used to from senior American officials.

U.S. Sec.of St. John Kerry, left, speaks with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas - Photo: JACQUELYN MARTIN/AFP

U.S. Sec.of St. John Kerry, left, speaks with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas – Photo: JACQUELYN MARTIN/AFP

When he was appointed as America’s next secretary of state earlier this year, critics warned that when it comes to Israel, Kerry is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Continue Reading »

Israeli Study: Cannabis provides relief and could stall Crohn’s disease

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Nasrallah: No deal with Iran will cause regional war

 

Hezbollah chief blames Israel for trying to stop deal in attempt to force Middle East into armed conflict.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

 

Failure to strike a deal with Iran over its nuclear program would result in “war in the region,” Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday, Lebanon’s NOW reported.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addresses supporters on the eve of Ashura in Beirut, November 13.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addresses supporters on the eve of Ashura in Beirut, November 13.- Photo: REUTERS/Hasan Shaaban

“To all Arab peoples in the Gulf countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Oman: What is the alternative to understanding between Iran and world leaders? It is regional war,” Nasrallah said in a rare public appearance to mark the Shiite Muslim Ashura holiday in southern Beirut.

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27 EU lawmakers petition Ashton to redo settlement boycott policy

 

27 EU Parliamentarians sign petition to Ashton asking her to rethink guidelines on banning business transactions & funding with Jewish town in the disputed areas.

News comes amid reports Jerusalem attempted to reach a deal with EU over guidelines in bid to save $94B in research funding.

By AFP

Some 30 members of the European Parliament on Wednesday urged the EU to rethink July guidelines banning financial ties with Israeli settlements.

High Representative of the European Union Catherine Ashton – Photo AP

High Representative of the European Union Catherine Ashton – Photo: AP

In a letter to the bloc’s top diplomat Catherine Ashton, 27 MEPs across the political spectrum urged the EU’s executive, the European Commission, to reverse or at least soften the guidelines setting a January 2014 ban on funding and business deals with settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. Continue Reading »