Tag Archive for Gilad Erdan

| June 17, 2019
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Palestinian rejectionism is lead by kleptocratic leaders at the people’s expense

Minister Erdan points out that the billionaire PA kleptocrat is harming Palestinian families and undermining the Palestinian economy by prioritizing  payments to the families of those who died or were jailed for murdering Jews, “This is the number one priority for the Palestinians: encouraging and rewarding attacks against us.”

BY GIL HOFFMAN

 

The international community must take immediate steps to oust Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas in order to advance the diplomatic process with the Palestinians, Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan said Sunday in his speech to The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York.

Erdan noted that Abbas recently said that if the PA had only one cent, he would pay it to the families of those who martyred themselves murdering Jews and those in prison for committing acts of terror against Israeli civilians. Continue Reading »

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| April 2, 2019
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With Israel’s help, Germany deports Palestinian terrorist

Following initiative by Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister, and pro-Israeli organizations, two German courts of appeal canceled Odeh’s visa and demanded she immediately leave the country so she can not further disseminate her anti-Israeli political propaganda.

By Mordechai Sones

 

German authorities decided to expel terrorist Rasmea Yousef Odeh from the country following Israeli diplomatic activity. Two weeks ago, following pressure by Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan, the Israeli Embassy in Berlin, and Jewish organizations in Germany, the terrorist and BDS activist’s boycott event in Berlin was cancelled.

Strategic Affairs Minister and Israel’s Public Security Minister גלעד ארדן Gilad Erdan -Photo: Facebook

At the same time, Germany canceled Odeh’s visa and demanded she leave the country. Continue Reading »

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| January 31, 2019
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Israeli Minister threatens to ban Amnesty International over anti-Jewish report

Israel’s Public Security Minister seeks to “cancel the tax benefits” and even ban Amnesty Int’l from entering/operating in Israel following its anti-Israel report calling on internet tourism companies to boycott numerous Jewish heritage sites.

By Ben Ariel

 

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan on Wednesday threatened to ban Amnesty International from Israel after the group published a report calling on popular tourism websites to boycott Jewish heritage sites.

“Amnesty International, that hypocritical organization that speaks in the name of human rights, is acting to promote a boycott of Israelis as part of a campaign of anti-Semitic delegitimization,” said Erdan.

“I have instructed the ministry of strategic affairs to examine the possibility of preventing the entry of members of Amnesty to Israel. Continue Reading »

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| October 10, 2018
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Hebrew U of J’lem seeks to terminate entry ban for detained US student

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has applied to the Tel Aviv court for permission to join the defense team representing the American student, Lara Alqasem, who is still awaiting an appeal against deportation from her holding-cell at the Ben Gurion Int’l airport’s detention facility.

By i24NEWS – AFP

 

A US student refused entry for alleged support of a pro-Palestinian boycott of goods from Israeli has chosen to stay and fight the ban in court with the support of the Hebrew University where she had intended to spend a year studying.

Immigration authority spokeswoman Sabine Haddad told AFP late Tuesday that Lara Alqasem was being held at an immigration facility but was not under arrest. Continue Reading »

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| October 3, 2018
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Following FIFA ban, Israel seeks ban of Palestinian from Olympic Committee

Convicted Palestinian terrorist Jibril Rajoub, whose currently the Palestinian Sports Minister, was fined & banned in August from FIFA games after inciting violence & hatred against int’l football [soccer] superstar Lionel Messi, so now Israel is calling on the IOC to consider adopting a similar position.

By LAHAV HARKOV

 

Palestinian Olympic Committee chairman and convicted terrorist Jibril Rajoub should be suspended from the International Olympic Committee for inciting violence, Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan wrote in a letter to IOC President Thomas Bach on Tuesday.

“Sports should be used to build bridges and spread peace between nations, and should not be used to promote divisiveness and racism,” Erdan wrote. Continue Reading »

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| July 25, 2018
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Spanish BDS director detained at border, refused entry by authorities

BDS director in Europe Ana Sanchez Mera, was banned from entering Israel by Interior Minister Aryeh Deri for advocating boycotts and organizing demonstrations in Spain against the State of Israel.

By Arutz Sheva Staff

 

The Population Authority on Tuesday prevented the entry into Israel of Ana Sanchez Mera, a senior member of the BDS National Committee (BNC), under the guidance of Minister Aryeh Deri, on the recommendation of Minister Erdan.

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri (L) and Public Security Min. Gilad Erdan (R) Photos: Wikimedia

The activist who has been prevented from entering Israel is the coordinator of the BNC organization in Europe and the director of the organization’s international campaigns. Continue Reading »

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| July 20, 2018
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Dutch BDS activist detained at Ben Gurion airport, refused entry by authorities

BDS activist & anti-Israel propagandist Lydia de Leeuw, was detained by Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority at Ben Gurion Int’l airport, then refused an entry visa on Friday by the Interior Minister for persistently taking part in activities against the State of Israel.

BY JULIANE HELMHOLD

 

A Dutch female BDS activist was refused entry into Israel Friday noon by the Population and Immigration Authority of Ben Gurion airport.

Entry into Israel, Passport Control. – Photo: IsraelandStuff/PP

Lydia de Leeuw had persistently taken part in activities against the State of Israel and demonstrations, and promoted the de-legitimization of and boycott against Israel in the Netherlands. Continue Reading »

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| July 2, 2018
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Detained at Ben-Gurion Airport, BDS activist denied entry into Israel

After a few questions upon her arrival at Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport on Sunday evening, notoriously known anti-Israel activist Ariel Elyse Gold had her visa nullified and was prevented from entering the country.

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Interior Minister Aryeh Deri on Sunday prevented an American Jewish BDS activist from entering Israel, at the recommendation of Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan.

The activist, Ariel Elyse Gold, is a recognized anti-Israel activist belonging to the Codepink organization.

Ariel Elyse Gold openly protests on social media against Israel.- Facebook

Gold arrived in Israel a few months ago as a tourist, and during her stay it became known that she is a well-known activist who was leading boycotts against Israel. Continue Reading »

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| May 13, 2018
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Major #BDSfail When Israel Won Eurovision Song Contest

After the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS) worked hard to make sure Netta didn’t amass votes outside of Israel, they were devastated to learn Saturday night, it was a huge waste of time & money.
– Watch Netta’s winning performance.
– Watch Netanyahu’s reaction…it’s hilarious.

By Israel Today Staff

 

War with Iran seems more likely than ever, and the United States is about to move its embassy to Jerusalem. But on Sunday morning Israelis could talk of little else than the nation’s victory at the Eurovision song contest.

Final tally of top 26 of 43 entries to the 63rd edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

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| March 7, 2018
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Israel passes first hurdle in Knesset to legalize cannabis

Israel’s Minister of Public Security is spearheading effort to end criminal proceeding for the use of marijuana in private. With the bill having passed unanimously in its first reading in the Knesset, it’s highly likely, average citizens caught with grass will no longer be stigmatized as criminals.

By SHOSHANA KRANISH

 

A bill that would legalize the use of cannabis passed unanimously in its first reading in the Knesset on Wednesday.

Currently, the law prohibits the usage of cannabis.

The new bill focuses on public enforcement: those caught with cannabis in public are subject to various fines: on the first offense, 1000 NIS and 2000 NIS for the second offense. Continue Reading »

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| March 4, 2018
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Guard tower being erected outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem sparks criticism

Israel Police observation posts being erected outside the Damascus Gate entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City are part of enhanced security measures announced last summer, including additional surveillance cameras and more security personnel.
 – Arab resident of Jerusalem, ‘This makes me sad, and angry.’
 – Public Security Minister Erdan,  ‘Damascus Gate is going through a revolution.’

By John T. Huddy, The Media Line

 

A new Israeli Border Police guard tower stands at the base of the Damascus Gate entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City.It’s a noticeable part of the landscape and an example of Israel’s increased security presence at the ancient entrance to the Muslim Quarter, which in the recent past has been a flashpoint for violence. Continue Reading »

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| January 2, 2018
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Israel’s border-fence 100% effective in preventing illegal migrants from entering Israel in 2017

Israel’s completed border fence successfully prevented migrants from entering Israel illegally in 2017, while gov’t data shows 4,012 illegal ‘residents’ left voluntarily.
• Cabinet to discuss the closing of the Negev’s Holot detention center, leaving held illegal migrants with two options: indefinite detention elsewhere or voluntary departure.

By Itsik Saban and Yori Yalon

 

Not one migrant entered Israel illegally in 2017, according to figures from the Border Crossings, Population and Immigration Administration. The figures mark a turning point in the fight against illegal immigration in the country.

According to the administration’s figures, 4,012 illegal residents – 3,332 of them citizens of African countries – voluntarily left Israel in 2017. Continue Reading »

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| November 13, 2017
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European parliamentarians and French mayors denied entry visas to ‘visit’ Israel

Due to their support of BDS and convicted mass-murdering terrorist Marwan Barghouti, Israel’s Interior Minister Deri and Public Security Minister Erdan announced jointly that they will refuse entry to a delegation of European officials.

By Itamar Eichner and Amir Alon

 

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri announced on Monday that he would adopt the recommendation of Minister for strategic affairs and public security Gilad Erdan, thereby refusing to allow a delegation of European parliamentarians and French mayors to visit Israel and the Palestinian Authority, due to their promotion of anti-Israeli BDS movement and intent to visit convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti. Continue Reading »

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| October 29, 2017
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Islamic Waqf ‘reminds’ Christians: “Selling land to Jews is treason”

Arab religious leaders of the Islamic Waqf and certain Christian clerics call on church leaders in Israel not to sell Church owned land to Jews, referring to the Greek Orthodox Church that’s currently unloading lucrative parcels of land at reasonable prices.

By Arutz Sheva Staff

 

Azzam al-Khatib, director of the Islamic Waqf properties in Jerusalem, is calling on Christians not to sell Church land to Jews, calling it “treason.”

In an interview with the Hamas newspaper Al-Risala, Khatib said that many sources in the Christian community had told of various real estate transactions that had taken place with Jews. Continue Reading »

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| October 26, 2017
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Jordan, Italy, France, Spain & Palestinians in Israel for regional emergency exercise

Israel hosts massive joint emergency response exercise including professional teams from Israel, Jordan, Spain, Italy, France and the Palestinian Authority, participating in multiple-faceted drills of extreme-case scenarios inflicting havoc on a regional scale.

By Lilach Shoval, Itsik Saban and Israel Hayom Staff

 

Some 400 firefighters from five countries arrived in Israel this week to participate in a massive regional emergency exercise.

Emergency response teams from Israel, Jordan, Italy, France and Spain, as well as teams from the Palestinian Authority, came together Tuesday to drill an extreme-case scenario in which a huge wildfire burns its way from country to country, wreaking havoc on a regional scale. Continue Reading »

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