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| November 19, 2014
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Druze Officer Killed in Jerusalem Terror Attack Honored by Israel’s President, Ministers & Head Rabbi

Thousands came to attend Sgt. Major Zidan Seif funeral in his home town of Yanuh-Jatand, & pay last respects including President Reuven Rivlin, Minister Yitzhak Aharonvich, Police Commissioner Yohanan Danino & many hareidi mourners.

By Ari Soffer

 

The funeral for a Druze police officer killed in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem has begun in his home town of Yanuh-Jat.

Sergeant Major Zidan Seif (30) was shot in a firefight with terrorists as he heroically intervened to stop the massacre at the Kehillat Yaakov synagogue in Har Nof; he died of his wounds late Tuesday night.

His funeral began at 2 p.m. Continue Reading »

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| November 19, 2014
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Hero Druze police officer Zidan Sayif hurt in Jerusalem synagogue attack succumbs to wounds

Hero MAGAV police officer Zidan Sayif (ז”ל) has succumbed to his wounds and passed away at Hadassah hospital, raising the number of casualties in the attack to five.

By: Jewish Press News Briefs

 

Zidan Sayif (27) HY”D, the Israeli-Druze policeman who saved numerous lives on Tuesday morning when he engaged the two Arab terrorists in a gun battle in the Har Nof Massace, died on Tuesday evening of his wounds, according to a statement from Hadassah hospital.

Memory candles to honor the 5 victims of terror.

Memory candles to honor the 5 victims of terror.

Sayif was being treated in Hadassah hospital for the head wound he received in the shootout with the terrorists. Continue Reading »

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| November 17, 2014
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Arab citizens strongly object to the ‘Jewish State’ bill, but many Druse show support

 

Just hours after PM Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his support for the bill, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni postponed the Ministerial Committee for Legislation’s vote at the last minute.

By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON

 

Arabs strongly oppose an initiative giving Israel’s status as a Jewish state legal weight or removing the status of Arabic as an official language, seeing it as an anti-Arab move that is against democratic values.

Jewish and arab at Rami Levy supermarket in Jerusalem

Jewish and Arab customers at a Rami Levy supermarket in Jerusalem. – Photo: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni (Hatnua) postponed the Ministerial Committee for Legislation’s vote at the last minute on Sunday, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his support for the bill. Continue Reading »

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| November 15, 2014
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Muslim & Druze riot over kaffiyeh dispute in Galilee town

After 41 hurt in overnight riots, Israel Police deployed to Abu Snan to prevent further violence in wake of disagreement at local high-school and then further ‘disagreements’ expressed online.

By Hassan Shaalan

 

Tensions continued to mount Saturday evening in the village of Abu Snan a mere day after 41 Israelis were hurt in heavy clashes between Druze and Muslims Arabs. Police forces have deployed to the area fearing another flare-up in riots sparked by a dispute between local students.

Muslim, Druze confrontations in Abu Snan

Muslim, Druze confrontations in Abu Snan

Residents said that in midweek two Muslim students entered the Abu Snan high school wearing kaffiyehs and were confronted by two Druze students who asked them to remove the scarves. Continue Reading »

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| November 13, 2014
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The Silent Zionists: Israel’s Druze Communities

Who are Israel’s Druze? A personal and enlightening talk with former MK Ayoub Kara, a Druze leader, & his combat soldier nephew, Majid.

By Rochel Sylvetsky

 

The recent terrorist murder of Druze IDF Border Patrol Officer Jedan Assad by a Palestinian Arab driver who plowed intentionally into a group of people waiting for a light rail train in Jerusalem, once again brought the over 130,000 members of Israel’s Druze community into the public eye.

And during Operation Protective Edge, Druze IDF Colonel Rasan Alian of Horfesh, the commanding officer of the Golani Brigade, gained nationwide admiration for returning to the front to lead his soldiers shortly after being seriously wounded. Continue Reading »

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| November 6, 2014
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Border Guard victim of Jerusalem’s vehicular terrorist attack leaves behind pregnant wife, toddler son

 

Deadly car attack on Israel’s capital light rail took the life of Border Guard police officer Jidan Assad, 38, who is survived by his toddler son, pregnant wife, parents & 4 siblings.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

For the second time in two weeks, a Palestinian terrorist on Wednesday fatally rammed into crowds near the Jerusalem light rail, leaving a trail of death and destruction.

Jidan Assad

Border Police officer Jidan Assad, 38, killed when a Palestinian terrorist rammed his car into a crowd in Jerusalem. – Photo: SAHAR ALI

Wednesday’s attack lead to the death of Border Police officer Jidan Assad, 38, from the Druze village of Beit Jaan. Continue Reading »

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| September 15, 2014
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15,000 participants gathered in northern Israel to honor fallen Druze soldiers

 

The annual event was co-founded by Druze officer Brig. Gen. Amal Assad and is dedicated to honoring the memory of Druze killed fighting for Israel, in manor that conforms to community’s beliefs, which preclude physical memorials.

By Daniel Siryoti

 

A weekend event in northern Israel dedicated to a show of solidarity with Israel’s Druze community and honoring Druze soldiers who have been killed fighting in the country’s wars drew over 15,000 participants.

Participants in Friday’s commemorative event wait for the race to start – Photo: Herzl Shapira

The event took place on the paths of the Carmel mountain ridge near the Druze towns of Daliyat al-Karmel‎ and Isfiya‎.

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| March 18, 2014
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Israel to invest $60 million in 4 Golan Druze towns over 4 years

 

 

The Israeli government is planning to increase aid to the Druze communities of the Golan Heights with a huge investment plan spanning four years.

View of Druze village Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights - Photo: Wilson44691/Wikimedia Commons

View of Druze village Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights – Photo: Wilson44691/Wikimedia Commons

According to Haaretz, the government will spend NIS209.4 million ($59.8 million) between 2014 and 2017, with some NIS80 million going to transportation infrastructure, NIS54 million going to education and NIS12 million being invested in tourism development.

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| January 18, 2014
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Majdal Shams man wounded from Syria gunfire

Israeli Druze from Majdal Shams injured after shots fired from Syria.

By Ari Soffer

 

A resident of the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights was shot in a suspected terrorist attack as he stood near to the border with Syria Saturday.

The 19 year-old man, said he clearly heard a gun fire before being hit in the foot by a bullet, apparently fired from the Syrian side of the border.

The victim was admitted to hospital in light-to-moderate condition.

The IDF and local police have launched an investigation into the incident, saying that at this point they are unaware of any unusual incidents along the northern border. Continue Reading »

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| December 30, 2013
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New scholarship for discharged Golan Druze soldiers

The scholarship will demonstrate to the young people of the Golan Heights that they are welcomed citizens of Israel & the scholarship is a very good way to bring together the Golan Druze community & Israel.

By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI

 

 

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) along with Sayeret Matkal (General Staff Reconnaissance Unit) led by former minister Avi Dichter, established a new scholarship program on Sunday for army and national service graduates of the Druze community in commemoration of Sayeret Matkal Major Salim Shufi.

Former Home Front Defense Minister Avi Dichter - Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post

Former Home Front Defense Minister Avi Dichter – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post

“This is the first project of this kind to incorporate young Druze residents of the Golan Heights. Continue Reading »

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| December 29, 2013
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Israel’s Christian community divided on IDF enlistment campaign

 

Pre-Christmas military ceremony honoring contribution of Christian volunteers into the IDF highlights Jerusalem’s new push to recruit its minorities.

Arab enlistment opponents use intimidation & scare tactics against those who sign up.

Christian soldier: ‘We are held hostages’ of Muslim Arab community

By The Associated Press

Dozens of Israeli soldiers respectfully rose from their seats as the Israeli national anthem began playing. The recording of “Hatikva,” an ode to the Jewish yearning for the Land of Israel, wrapped up a ceremony, held in Hebrew, during which speakers thanked the troops and handed out awards.

Elinor Joseph, was born 1991 into a Christian family from the Arab village of Jish, is the first Arab woman ever to serve in a combat role in the I.D.F.

Elinor Joseph, was born 1991 into a Christian family from the Arab village of Jish, is the first Arab woman ever to serve in a combat role in the I.D.F.

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| December 24, 2013
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Druze MK Responds to MK Tibi: You Make Israeli Arabs’ Lives Worse, Not Better

Druze Knesset Member praises Israeli equality, says MK Tibi makes Israeli Arabs’ lives worse, not better because he knows his political future rests on the continued demonization of the State of Israel.

By Maayana Miskin

 

Deputy Speaker of Knesset Hamad Amar (Likud) has come out with a strong response to an article by MK Ahmed Tibi (Ra’am Ta’al) accusing Israel of racism.

Amar not only defended Israel’s record of providing equal rights to all its citizens, but slammed Tibi and other Israeli Arab politicians, accusing them of hurting, not helping, Israel’s Arab minority.

“Perhaps more than anyone else, Tibi represents all that is wrong with parts of the Israeli Arab leadership,” Amar wrote in a post to Congress Blog. Continue Reading »

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| December 18, 2013
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Druze Sheikhs Indicted for illegally crossing into Syria

 

Northern Magistrates Court rejected the 16 sheikhs’ appeal to dismiss its indictment against them because Israelis are forbidden from crossing into Syria.

Group of Sheikhs say they should be free to visit holy sites in Arab republic.

By Hassan Shaalan

The Nazareth Magistrates Court rejected Wednesday the appeal of 16 Druze sheikhs filed against an indictment according to which they were accused of illegally entering Syria.

Sheikhs in court (Photo: Hassan Shaalan)

Sheikhs in court – Photo: Hassan Shaalan

The sheikhs crossed into Syria via Jordan in 2010, with the purpose, according to the defendants, of visiting relatives and the gravesite of a Muslim prophet. Continue Reading »

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| December 2, 2013
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IDF retaliates into Syria after gunmen shoot at Israeli soldiers on Golan Heights

 

IDF statement reads ‘hit confirmed’ on Syria gunmen.

Mortar shell falls on Israeli side hitting Druze village of Majdal Shams, leaving no casualties, in apparent spillover from Syria civil war.

By Reuters &

 

 

The Israeli army fired into Syria on Monday after its troops were shot at on the Golan Heights, the military said.

Israeli soldiers sit atop a tank as they watch the border with Syria

Israeli soldiers sit atop a tank as they watch the border with Syria near the Quneitra border crossing between Israel and Syria, on the Golan Heights July 3, 2013.- Photo: Reuters

“Gunfire was opened from Syria toward IDF soldiers in the central Golan Heights. Continue Reading »

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| December 1, 2013
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Infuriated Netanyahu, condemns Druze discrimination saying ‘they are our flesh & blood’

 

 

PM remarks on incident where Druze soldiers were denied entry during security drill at Dimona facility, saying ‘they are our flesh & blood, they should be treated as equals’

By Attila Somfalvi

 

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on an incident in which Druze soldiers were not allowed to enter the Dimona reactor as part of a security drill and said that lessons must be drawn from it. “Our brothers the Druze are our flesh and blood. They serve in combat units in the IDF and should be treated as equals,” he said.

Prime Minister Netanyahu at a Likud Beytenu faction meeting, November 4, 2013.- Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The J'lem Post

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu – Photo: Marc Israel Sellem

The incident occurred several weeks ago and was first reported by Yedioth Ahronoth. Continue Reading »

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