U.S. Navy tests innovative Israeli robotic boats

Ahead of possible strike on Iran, the US reportedly mulls purchasing Rafael’s remote-controlled robotic boats after successful test off Maryland coast

By Udi Etzion

 

Israeli unmanned robotic boats may be used by the US Military in a potential naval confrontation with Iran, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday.

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Israeli navy drill – Photo: Israel Navy facebook page

Recent reports revealed that the Iranian military had recently purchased numerous small vessels and manned each of them with Revolutionary Guard officers. The vessels are meant to either block or attack any American aircraft carrier making its way to the Strait of Hormuz. Continue Reading »

Obama LIED to American Public: Admin Ignored 3 Pleas for Help from Besieged Consulate

US media contends it has proof of a White House cover-up that Obama officials ignored 3 separate pleas for help during the attack on the consulate in Benghazi.

By Chana Ya’ar

 

American media says it has proof of a coverup that Obama administration officials ignored 3 pleas for help during the Al Qaeda terror attack on the US consulate in Benghazi that killed American Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three U.S. diplomats — the first such murder in 33 years.

Sept 11 attack on US consulate in Benghazi

Sept 11 attack on US consulate in Benghazi – Reuters

On Friday, Fox News broadcast a report revealing that CIA operatives defending the consulate in Libya had called three times for emergency assistance during the attack. Continue Reading »

Ankara to return UAV’s purchased from Israel

Turkey says there are technical problems with the UAV’s & it will sue for damages after Israel failed to repair them.
Israel Aerospace Industries says it doesn’t know of any problems with the drones.

By Israel Hayom Staff

 

Turkey announced on Saturday that it would return three unmanned aerial vehicles it had purchased from Israel, and that it would seek payment for damages for what it says was Israel’s breach of the sale agreement, according to a report in the Turkish media.

Israeli-made drones to be returned by Turkey – Photo: Reuters

According to Turkish news agency NTV, as quoted by Army Radio, Turkish officials said technical defects had been discovered in the Heron model drones, and that the Israeli government had refused on several occasions to repair them in accordance with their official agreement.

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Israelis Take Solar Technology Overseas

With $10m Arava Power president, Yosef Abramowitz launches global solar firm.

Abramowitz named”Person of the Year” at energy conference.

 

With the George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” playing in the background, Arava Power Company President Yosef Abramowitz received the “Person of the Year” award at the 2012 Israel Energy and Business Convention on Sunday – where he simultaneously announced the establishment of a global solar firm with a $10 million fundraising deal.

Solar panels installed on rooftops in Spain by ET - Photo: Courtesy

Solar panels installed on rooftops in Spain by ET – Photo: Courtesy

Abramowitz and his staff were the pioneers behind Israel’s first medium-sized solar field, the 4.95-megawatt Ketura Sun launched at Kibbutz Ketura in June 2011.

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Hezbollah Prepares for a Broader War Than It May Want

Israel has warned Lebanon that if war with Hezbollah breaks out again, it will hold the Lebanese gov’t responsible & will destroy gov’t targets.

By Ronen Bergman

 

Hezbollah’s launching of a pilotless spy plane, which was shot down by Israel’s air force in the southern part of the country in early October, has been seen as more evidence that the Lebanese militia is preparing for war.

Hezbollah War

Hezbollah War – Illustration by: Clay Hickson

Israelis assume that the drone was gathering visual intelligence to help Hezbollah in its goal of bombarding distant targets with long-range surface-to-surface missiles.

No doubt it was collecting information in case of another confrontation with Israel, but whether the terrorist group is seeking a full-blown war is a more complicated question that may depend less on what Hezbollah wants than on the heat it is getting from its patrons.

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FDA approves Israel’s Teva leukemia drug

Soon to be available for prescribing, Synribo has gained FDA approval for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia in adults.

By Globes’ correspondent

 

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA; TASE: TEVA) has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Synribo for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia in adults. The will drug will soon be available for prescribing.

The World’s Generic Pharmaceuticals Leader – Photo: Teva web page

Synribo is an injectable drug for the treatment of chronic phase or accelerated phase of chronic myeloid leukemia in adults who have resistance and/or intolerance to two or more tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Continue Reading »

Israel’s Cabinet to Push for Negav Fortification Plan

Escalation in south prompts gov’t to move up vote on PM Netanyahu’s defense plan despite no approval of State budget

By Yoav Zitun

 

The government is set to vote on the southern communities’ fortification plan despite the fact that the 2013 State budget has yet to be approved, Ynet leaned Sunday.

Qassam rocket – Photo: Eliad Levy

The plan, promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will see to the defense of 1,700 homes and institutions located 4.5-7 kilometers from Gaza Strip. It is estimated at NIS 270 million ($69.7 million).

Israel’s southern communities suffered heavy rocket fire last week, as over 75 projectiles were fired at the area on Wednesday alone. Continue Reading »

Former Birthright tour organizer now a provider for interfaith groups

Joel Rosenfeld, founder of educational tour company Roots of Faith, provides a challenging experience to trip participants.

 

A rabbi, a bishop and an imam walk into a synagogue. It sounds like the setup for a joke, but it happened at Bavat Ayin Congregation in Rosh Ha’ayin last Friday evening when a group of 30 Jews, Christians and Muslims from New Jersey came to town.

Left to right: Bishop Beckwith, Imam Shareef, and Rabbi Gewirtz in Jerusalem last week – Photo: E. James Smith

Standing on the stage, the visiting rabbi led the Kabbalat Shabbat service, the imam recited a few verses from the Koran in Arabic, and the bishop gave a sermon about egoism and the story of Noah, the week’s Torah portion. Continue Reading »

Grad Missile Hits Be’er Sheva After IAF kills Hamas Terrorist

Direct hit on terrorist as final preparations to launch a rocket into southern Israel.

By Elad Benari

 

Gaza-based terrorists fired two Grad missiles at the southern Israeli city of Be’er Sheva early Sunday morning.

The missiles exploded in an open area near the city and did not cause any physical injuries or damages. The city announced that schools would be closed Sunday because of the attack.

Overnight Saturday, IAF aircraft struck a terrorist cell in Gaza, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced.

According to the announcement, the terrorists were making final preparations to launch a rocket into southern Israel. Direct hits at the target were scored, and secondary explosions were heard, said the IDF. Continue Reading »

New Israeli Device Offers Unique Alzheimer’s Treatment

The non-invasive device is already approved for use in Europe, Israel & several Asian countries such as Singapore.
Neuronix expects the system to be approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in late 2014.

By Tova Cohen, Reuters

 

Israel-based Neuronix, which has developed a non-invasive medical device to help to treat Alzheimer’s disease, expects the system to be approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in late 2014.

Neuronix CEO Eyal Baror poses for a photo next to a newly-developed device to treat Alzheimer's disease at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center near Tel Aviv October 24, 2012. REUTERS-Nir Elias

Neuronix CEO Eyal Baror poses for a photo next to a newly-developed device to treat Alzheimer’s disease at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center near Tel Aviv – REUTERS-Nir Elias

The device, which combines electromagnetic stimulation with computer-based cognitive training, is already approved for use in Europe, Israel and several Asian countries such as Singapore. Continue Reading »

Panicking cow kills Palestinian for Muslim feast

Man trying to slaughter beast for Muslim holiday killed instead

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A Gaza health official says that a panicking cow has killed a Palestinian man who was trying slaughter the beast during the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha.

Panicking Beast Archive photo: Reuters

Panicking Beast Archive – Photo: Reuters

Muslims around the world slaughter sheep, cows and goats during the four-day holiday to commemorate the sacrifice by their forefather Abraham. But accidents are comment as people frequently buy animals to slaughter at home instead of relying on professional butchers.

Official Ashraf al-Kidra said Saturday that another 150 more people were hospitalized in Gaza with knife wounds or other injuries caused by animals attacking butchers or bystanders. Continue Reading »

Satellite images suggest Sudan site destroyed by airstrike

Sudan blames Israel for bombing Khartoum military complex & killing 2 people

Sudan’s Minister of Information: Israeli interests are now ‘legitimate targets’ after alleged strike.

 

A U.S. monitoring group says satellite images of the aftermath of an explosion at a Sudanese weapons factory suggest that the site was hit by an airstrike.

The Yarmouk military complex in Khartoum, Sudan seen in a satellite image made on Oct. 25 2012.

The Yarmouk military complex in Khartoum, Sudan seen in a satellite image made on Oct. 25 2012, following the alleged attack. – Photo: AP

The Sudanese government has accused Israel of bombing its Yarmouk military complex in Khartoum last week, killing two people and leaving the factory in ruins. Continue Reading »

Call to ‘Free Al Aqsa’ Sounded at News Conference in Cairo

News conference participants at Diplomatic Committee of the Egyptian Bar Association promise that Muslim liberation of Jerusalem will come in this generation.

By Gil Ronen

 

Egyptian jurists and politicians have issued calls to “liberate” the Al Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount, and to restore Egypt’s leading role in the Arab world.

Participants in a news conference in Cairo on October 25 said that the “liberation” of Jerusalem by Muslims will be accomplished “without a doubt” by the present generation, which brought about the change in Arab regimes, and that the peace treaty with Israel was just an act of deception that led to the “loss of the homeland.” Continue Reading »

Israel, the U.S. & Canada calls for removal of anti-Israel UN official Richard Falk

UN rapporteur and anti-Zionist alleges that companies dealing with settlers are in violation of int’l human rights laws.

By SDAMatt2a

 

Canada joined the United States and Israel late Thursday night in calling for the resignation of a United Nations official charged with monitoring and reporting on human rights in the Palestinian territories.

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That official, Richard Falk, the UN’s special rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, called for a worldwide boycott earlier Thursday of companies tied to Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.

That recommendation was immediately condemned by the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, who called Falk’s call to action “irresponsible and unacceptable,” and said it would “poison the environment for peace.” Continue Reading »

Apparently The New York Times Whitewashes Everyone Except Israel

The New York Times’ silence in regard to Morsi’s disgraceful behavior merely serves to underscore the fact that the NYT is simply incapable of fair or balanced reporting.

By Ari Lieberman

Last week, Jimmy Carter accompanied by ex-has-been and irrelevant leftist politicians from Norway and Ireland — the so-called “Elders” — visited Israel.  Quite predictably, Carter, whose anti-Israel vitriol knows no bounds, condemned Israel for the lack of progress with the Palestinians and blamed “Israeli settlements” for the impasse.  Never mind the incessant rocket attacks from Gaza, the daily incitement coming across Palestinian airwaves, and the Palestinian Authority’s irrational refusal to negotiate with Israel without preconditions — in the myopic world of Jimmy Carter and his radical leftist (and openly anti-Semitic) friends, Arab Muslims can do no wrong, and Israel is to blame for the world’s evils.

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