Russian official: Arafat NOT Poisoned with Polonium

Interfax, a Russian news agency quoted Vladimir Uiba, the head of the Federal Medico-Biological Agency as saying: “He (Arafat) could not have been poisoned with polonium. The research conducted by Russian experts found no traces of this substance,”

By Reuters, Reporting by Steve Gutterman in Moscow; Writing by Noah Browning in Ramallah; Editing by Crispian Balmer and Robin Pomeroy

 

The head of a Russian forensics agency said on Tuesday that samples from the body of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat had revealed no traces of radioactive polonium, a Russian news agency reported.

Yasser Arafat

However, the government scientific body later denied that it had made any official statement about the research, saying only that it had handed its results to the Russian Foreign Ministry. Continue Reading »

British Experts Warn of Al Qaeda Chemical Weapons Threat

Experts in the UK warn of “grave danger” to global security over Syrian bio-weapons proliferation.

The British experts say Al Qaeda may already possess lethal WMDs.

By Ari Soffer

 

As international attention in Syria focuses on efforts to dismantle the Assad regime’s chemical weapons stockpile, British experts are warning of another, potentially more lethal threat.

Illustration: WMD antiterrorism drill – Reuters

Experts from the Henry Jackson Society (HJS) have issued a stark warning over what they say is the “clear and present danger” of Al Qaeda gaining possession of the Assad regime’s stockpile of biological weapons, claiming to have substantial evidence that Al Qaeda-linked groups may already have possession of toxic agents. Continue Reading »

Hezbollah Jails Israeli ‘spy eagle’ in Lebanon

The kestrel allegedly captured with ‘spy’ receiver implanted on its body & suspicious ring on its foot with incriminating markings from Tel Aviv University.

By YASSER OKBI, THE POST CORRESPONDENT

 

 

 

An alleged avian Israeli agent has been captured in Lebanon, Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV station reported on Wednesday.

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Common Kestrel – Photo courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

The eagle was captured by amateur hunters in the the town of Ashqout in the Keserwan district of the country, which is north east of Beirut.

The eagle was carrying an implanted receiver and a brass ring was found around its foot with markings in English that connected the suspect to Tel Aviv University, according to the report.

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Police arrest 13 Jews for praying on Temple Mount

 

The worshipers violated court approved police directive barring Jewish worshipers from prayer on the Temple Mount plaza, for fear it may cause riots.

After a short interrogation the police released the men.

By Efrat Forsher and Israel Hayom Staff

Thirteen Jewish worshipers were arrested on Monday in the Temple Mount plaza, after the police said they were holding a prayer service on the premises in breach of security forces’ directives.

Police on the Temple Mount [Illustrative] – Photo: AP

According to the police, some in the group sang songs, danced and waved Israeli flags, while others bowed and prayed, in violation of a police directive that bars Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount. Continue Reading »

Libyan coastguard shoot boat with fleeing Syrian Palestinians

 

An Action Group in Syria said 70 refugees survived the attack of the 374 Palestinians that were aboard the boat, which left the Libyan port of Zwara late Thursday.

The PA reported 32 refugees died.

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
 

 

Hamas called on Palestinians fleeing Syria to come to the Gaza Strip instead of risking their lives at sea while searching for asylum, on Tuesday.

Syrian and Palestinian refugees at Catania harbour in the island of Sicily October 8, 2013.

Syrian and Palestinian refugees at Catania harbour in the island of Sicily October 8, 2013. – Photo: REUTERS

The call, which was made by Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, came after the Libyan coastguard opened fire at a boat carrying 374 Palestinian refugees from Syria.

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Hamas seeks renewed ties with Assad after Egyptian blacklisting

 

Hamas’ Deputy Politburo Chief Abu Marzouk says Khaled Mashal wrongly choose to support Syrian Rebels & now doesn’t rule out chance of reconciliation with Syrian regime.

By Elior Levy

Hamas’ Deputy Politburo Chief Moussa Abu Marzouk interviewed for Assad affiliated channel Al Mayadeen on Monday, saying Khaled Mashal was wrong in raising the flag of Syrian opposition, and that Hamas had no official ties with any rebel organizations.

Khaled Mashal – Photo: AP

Last June a dramatically important meeting was held in Lebanon concerning the shaken relationship between Hamas and some of the Arab and Muslim world. Group senior Moussa Abu Marzouk conferred there with officials from Iran and from Hezbollah to work out differences that have occurred between Hamas and then in the past two years over the Syrian civil war. Continue Reading »

In Vancouver ad war, StandWithUs fights Palestinian propaganda


Pro-Israel StandWithUs advocacy group launches campaign against untrue anti-Israel political ads on Vancouver buses & light rail stations.

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An Israel advocacy group has launched a transit campaign in opposition to anti-Israel ads on Vancouver buses and light rail stations.

Interior of the Canada Line trains used on the Vancouver SkyTrain system.

Interior of the Canada Line trains used on the Vancouver SkyTrain system. – Photo courtesy: Wikipedia

StandWithUs, a right-leaning Israel advocacy group, began running two advertisements on Monday meant to combat the ads put up by the Palestine Awareness Committee.

The pro-Israel ads include one series of three maps purporting to show “Jewish Loss of Land” and are dated from 1000 BCE until “Today.” Continue Reading »

IDF Prevent Palestinian Terrorists From Attacking Samaria Community

IDF Soldiers, & the community’s civilian security patrol successfully apprehend & arrest Arab infiltrators to the community, averting a potentially horrific terrorist attack.

By Adam Ross

 

Tuesday night, Palestinians Authority (PA) Arabs infiltrated the community of Einav in Northern Samaria (Shomron).

Initial findings suggest the infiltrators had climbed over a fence. The PA Arabs were caught by soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda, (Nahal Hareidi) Brigade, stationed in the region.

When initial reports of the infiltration were reported residents of the community were immediately called to remain in their homes as soldiers along with the community’s own security patrol conducted a sweeping search of the area, arresting the infiltrators. Continue Reading »

Pope Francis I will make 1st visit to Israel in March

 

Israel’s TV Channel 2 reports pontiff will arrive with close Argentinian friend Rabbi Abraham Skorka.

They plan to visit both Israel & the West Bank.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

 

Pope Francis will make his first visit to Israel in March.

The pope told his close friend, Argentinian Rabbi Abraham Skorka, of his lifelong dream to visit the Holy Land, and of his intentions to visit Israel and Bethlehem, Channel 2 reported on Sunday.

President Shimon Peres with Pope Francis at the Vatican, April 30, 2013 – Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO

Skorka is expected to join Pope Francis on his visit.

According to Channel 2, the pope hopes his visit will bring a message of reconciliation.

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European Court: Palestinians ‘lost’ €1.95 billion of aid money

 

A still unpublished EU report reveals extensive & widespread Palestinian corruption as €1.95 billion, transferred by Belgium to Abbas’s PA in the West Bank and to Hamas’ Gaza Strip over past several years, were wasted or ‘lost’.

By Ynet

 

One billion Euros in EU aid funds to the Palestinians has been wasted or “lost” due to corruption – according to a harsh report leveling severe criticisms published by the European Court, the official institution located in Luxembourg. This was reported on Sunday in the British Sunday Times, which added that the report has not yet been published.

The Palestinian Authority president, Fatah's Mahmoud Abbas (right) and the prime minister, Ismail Haniyeh, of Hamas. - Photo: Khalil Hamra/AP

The Palestinian Authority president, Fatah’s Mahmoud Abbas (right) and the prime minister, Ismail Haniyeh, of Hamas.

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2 Turkish students arrested for Nazi salute in concentration camp

The Turkish students, who saluted Israeli youths, could face up to 3 years in Polish prison for ‘promoting fascist propaganda’.

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Two students from Turkey were arrested in Poland for using a Nazi salute on a group of Israeli students visiting the Majdanek concentration camp.

Majdanek

A joint Israeli-Arab youth delegation visits the Majdanek concentration camp, Poland, January 23, 2012. – Photo Courtesy of Amal

The Turkish students were taken into custody in Poland. The incident last week was reported in the Turkish media on Friday, according to Today’s Zaman.

The students reportedly made the Nazi salute and said “Heil Hitler” when they met a group of students from Israel. Continue Reading »

Palestinians in Syria allowed to Eat ‘Cats & Dogs’

Under siege & starving, since PA President Mahmoud Abbas refused to assist fellow Palestinians from the al-Yarmouk camp in Syria, the local imam has given them permission to eat cats and dogs.

By Dalit Halevy

 

 

In his Friday sermon, an imam at the Palestinian Al-Yarmouk camp south of Damascus gave local residents permission to eat dead cats and dogs. The camp has been under siege for three months, the humanitarian situation there has severely deteriorated and the supply of food has not been steady, reports Shalom Toronto.

FSA fighters in Yarmouk camp – Reuters

Palestinians in Syria are, generally speaking, loyal to Bashar al-Assad’s regime, but gunmen from the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) entered the strategically located Yarmouk camp in large numbers, prompting the Syrian army to attack the camp. Continue Reading »

F-35 fighter to Be ‘Cornerstone’ of Israeli Air Force


Israeli defense minister visits American production plant for new F-35 advanced  fighter jets.

Pentagon chooses Israeli-made helmet for all F-35 USAF pilots.

By Israel Today Staff

 

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon last week visited the Lockheed Martin assembly factory in Texas and called the new F-35 fighter jet “a cornerstone in building” the Israeli Air Force of the future.

F-35 Will Be 'Cornerstone' of Israel Air Force

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon checks out a F-35

Israel is one of the first countries on the list to receive the F-35 when America begins shipping to its foreign allies.

Like the F-16 before it, Yaalon said he had no doubt the F-35 would be a great asset and “give the Israel Air Force great operational abilities.” Continue Reading »

Yet another Iranian nabbed holding forged Israeli passport

 

3 travelers, one an Iranian citizen, were caught in Brussels with forged stolen Israeli passports.

By Yori Yalon

Three passengers were caught in early September with forged Israeli passports at Brussels airport in Belgium, officials have said.

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IDF discovers terrorist tunnel leading from Gaza to kibbutz kindergarten

 

Entrance to 1.7km long Palestinian terrorist tunnel was discovered near a kibbutz kindergarten.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN, JPOST.COM STAFF

 

 

 

The IDF recently uncovered a Palestinian terrorist tunnel leading from the Gaza Strip to Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha, they announced on Sunday.

A Palestinian transports goods in a tunnel.

A Palestinian transports goods in a tunnel.- Photo: Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters

The tunnel was dug in order to either kidnap civilians and soldiers, or to infiltrate the community and carry out an atrocity in it, the army believes.

The tunnel was over 1.7 kilometers in length and represents a grave attempt by Palestinian terrorists to perpetrate an attack, army sources added.

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