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| April 3, 2014
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Gen Martin Dempsey: Jerusalem believes Washington would strike Iran if need arises

 

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ‘I think Jerusalem is satisfied that we have the capability to use a military option if the Iranians choose to stray off the diplomatic path.’

By Ynetnews

 

Israel and the United States have reached a general understanding regarding the Iranian threat to the Middle East, said the top American general, USA Today reported on Tuesday.

Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz and Gen. Martin Dempsey in Jerusalem (Photo: EPA)

Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz and Gen. Martin Dempsey in Jerusalem – Photo: EPA

“I think they are satisfied that we have the capability to use a military option if the Iranians choose to stray off the diplomatic path,” said Gen. Continue Reading »

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| April 2, 2014
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Senior US Senators Say Jonathan Pollard Should Not Be Released

Chairwoman & Vice Chairman of Senate Intelligence Committee reject proposal where Pollard would be released in exchange for releasing 400 convicted Palestinian terrorists, including mass-murderers. 

By Ari Yashar

 

Several senior senators have come out with harsh opposition to the deal proposed Tuesday, by which America would release Jonathan Pollard in exchange for the release of over 400 Israeli-held Arab terrorists and a partial construction freeze in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Senator Dianne Feinstein – Reuters

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Vice Chairman Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) told The Daily Beast on Tuesday that they oppose the deal in no uncertain terms. Continue Reading »

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| March 31, 2014
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Israel to Grant Special Visas to American Investors & Vice Versa

 

As a part of an experimental program with the U.S. State Dept, Israeli businessmen will also be granted benefits, including investor visas allowing them to stay in the U.S. for up to 2 years.

By Omer Efraim

 

The government has approved Sunday a proposal by Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar to set unique entry visas to American investors who seek to visit Israel frequently for business. The arrangement is a part of an experimental program in which Israelis seeking to invest in the US and wish to stay there temporarily in order to develop and manage their business, will be given similar special conditions. Continue Reading »

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| March 29, 2014
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UN Human Rights Council exemplifies the absurdity of it’s name

 

Human Rights Council makes a mockery of it’s mandate by completely ignoring the world’s victims in its self satisfying personal agenda.

Ignoring continuing Syrian atrocities against it populace on a regular bases and the IDF providing emergency medical attention to the wounded Syrians in Israeli hospitals, the UN Human Rights Council passed with the support of 33 members Agenda Item 7, condemning ‘Israeli treatment of the Syrian population on the Golan Heights.’

By Ynetnews

 

Israel’s staunch ally, America, was the sole buffer against five resolutions which passed Friday against the Jewish State at the UN’s top human rights body. Continue Reading »

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| March 25, 2014
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Striking Israeli diplomats may be discipline by Finance Ministry

 

The Finance Ministry’s director of wages dept. said he would take harsh actions against all Foreign Ministry workers who locked gov’t ministry buildings or advanced pay to strikers.

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The Finance Ministry is threatening to file disciplinary charges against striking Foreign Ministry employees and diplomats worldwide.

Foreign Ministry, closed on strike

Foreign ministry, closed on strike, March 24, 2014. – Photo: Olivier Fitoussi

In a letter sent to the Foreign Ministry union Monday, Kobi Amsalem, director of the treasury’s wages department, threatened disciplinary action against any worker involved in locking the gates of the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem or embassies and consulates overseas or paying salary advances to the striking diplomats.

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| March 21, 2014
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Ya’alon ‘leaked’ the truth so U.S. administration insists on explicit apology

Obama administration official says Minister Ya’alon’s explanation was inadequate & seeks an apology to his counterpart Chuck Hagel for ‘offensive and highly disappointing comments.’

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The Obama administration is insisting on an explicit apology from Israeli Defense Minister Ya’alon and is refusing to make do with his widely-reported conversation on Thursday with Defense Secretary Hagel.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon – Photo: Olivier Fitoussi

Contrary to claims that Ya’alon has already apologized, a senior administration official said last night “Minister Ya’alon has not offered an apology to Secretary Hagel or any other member of the U.S. Government for his offensive and highly disappointing comments, which do not reflect the depth of our security cooperation and the enduring relationship between the United States and Israel.” Continue Reading »

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| March 19, 2014
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Kerry ‘Protests’ to Netanyahu Over Ya’alon’s Criticism of American Policies

Secretary John Kerry, directed the State Department to issue a strong complaint to Jerusalem after Defense Minister slammed US policy on Iran in public.

By AFP and Arutz Sheva Staff

 

In a rare move, Secretary of State John Kerry protested to Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Wednesday over Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon’s strong criticism of US foreign policy, according to AFP. 

Ya’alon slammed the US and the West on Tuesday for its “soft” approach toward the possibility of a nuclear Iran.

“Everyone knows Iran is lying,” Ya’alon stated. “But the pampered West is satisfied with postponing conflict [with Iran over the nuclear program].” Continue Reading »

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| March 19, 2014
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US visas withheld to Israel ex-security, now, post-army travelers

 

Congress & U.S. St. Dept. at odds over visas for Israelis following recent reports in unparallelled numbers of Israelis being denied entry visas.

By JTA

 

The battle between members of Congress and the State Department over tourist visas for Israelis features two competing archetypes of the young Israeli traveler.
Israel Passport - Photo: IsraelandStuff/PP

Israel Passport – Photo: IsraelandStuff/PP

The lawmakers paint a picture of a world traveler, matured by service to country, who deserves a break from the stresses of the Middle East. U.S. consular officials, meanwhile, have warned of lawbreakers hawking dubious Dead Sea beauty products in malls and at rest stops. Continue Reading »

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| March 17, 2014
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Banks told to prepare for new reporting to U.S. tax authorities on U.S.- Israelis

New policy brings Israel in line with most countries like Switzerland, that have succumbed to U.S.pressure, forcing many Americans to have already withdrawn their money.

By Sivan Aizescu

 

The Bank of Israel Sunday advised Israeli banks to begin gearing up to provide information about their U.S. clients to U.S. tax authorities, as provided in the U.S. Foreign Tax Compliance Act.

The headquarters of Israel's central bank stands in Jerusalem, Aug. 19, 2013.

The headquarters of Israel’s central bank stands in Jerusalem – Photo: Bloomberg

The statement was issued by the central bank in an effort to ensure that Israeli banking institutions will be ready to comply with FATCA when it goes into effect, in July.

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| March 11, 2014
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US General suggests Israel defend Egypt & Jordan with anti-missile shield

 

American Defense Attaché to Israel made the proposal, and the head of Israel Missile Defense Organization was ‘open to the idea.’

By REUTERS
 

 

TEL AVIV – A US general proposed on Monday that Israel upgrade its anti-missile systems to include neighbouring Jordan and possibly Egypt, and an Israeli official cautiously welcomed the idea.

MAJ. ITAMAR ABU (right) commands TA Iron Dome - Photo: IDF Spokesman

MAJ. ITAMAR ABU (right) commands TA Iron Dome – Photo: IDF Spokesman

The two Arab countries that have full peace treaties with the Jewish state share some of its concern regarding the disputed nuclear program of Iran and the civil war wracking Syria – both states with long-range missile arsenals. Continue Reading »

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| March 7, 2014
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IDF troops complete training with Americans on V-22 Osprey

 

Joint military exercise of IDF infantry units & U.S. Marines ended Thursday. 

Israeli Air Force trained on the Osprey, that lifts off & lands  like a helicopter but transforms mid-flight into a high-speed turboprop aircraft. The IAF is planned to begin taking delivery in 2016 of the 6 purchased aircraft.

By Lilach Shoval

 

The Israeli Air Force trained this week with its American counterpart on the Boeing-made V-22 Osprey plane-copter, which can lift off and land like a helicopter, and can transform mid-flight into a high-speed turboprop aircraft.

The V-22 Osprey is primarily used by the U.S. military for Special Forces operations – Photo: GettyImages

The exercise, which concluded on Thursday, also included U.S.

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| March 6, 2014
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Israeli defense firm to help secure US border with Mexico

Israeli defense firm Elbit wins $145 million contract to build surveillance towers along Arizona’s border with Mexico.

By i24NEWS

 

The Israeli defense company Elbit Systems confirmed on Wednesday that they had received a $145 million contract by the United States Department of Homeland Security to build security towers on Arizona’s border with Mexico.

Arizona’s border fence with Mexico – Photo: AFP

The company wrote in a press release on their website that the “Integrated Fixed Tower Project” would be implemented “over an approximately 12-month period.”

The work, which will apparently include cameras and radars with the capability to detect human movement, will be carried out by Elbit Systems of America, which is the company’s US subsidiary. Continue Reading »

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| March 5, 2014
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REPORT: U.S. State Dept. denies visas to Israeli defense officials

Maariv reports: Mossad, IDF & Shin Bet officials were rejected entry visas. American Embassy says, ‘All visa requests examined individually.’

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The United States is denying visa requests from Israeli military, defense establishment and intelligence officials, according to a report in Maariv.

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American visa in a passport (illustrative) – Photo: Dreamstime

Israeli defense establishment officials have discussed the matter in private meetings, after noticing a pattern emerging: Hundreds of individuals with ties to Israel’s defense establishment have been denied entry to the U.S. in the past year, or have been allowed in for only three months, according to the report.

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| March 2, 2014
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Obama tells Jerusalem: ‘Stop killing Iran’s nuclear scientists’

 

CBS News reports: White House officials seek an end to the Iranian assassinations, believed to be the handiwork of Israel’s Mossad.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
 

The United States is reportedly pressuring Israel to stop assassinating Iranian nuclear scientists, a number of whom have been mysteriously killed in a campaign thought to be carried out by Mossad.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Obama meet at the Oval Office, September 30, 2013.- Photo: Koby Gideon/GPO

Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Obama meet at the Oval Office, September 30, 2013.- Photo: Koby Gideon/GPO

According to CBS News, Obama administration officials have communicated to Israeli intelligence their wish for a cessation of the targeting of scientists in order to allow diplomatic negotiations aimed at rolling back Iran’s nuclear program to take their course.

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| February 28, 2014
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Israeli PM off to Silicon Valley to meet WhatsApp co-founder

Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to sign a “strategic cooperation” agreement with California’s Governor Jerry Brown to promote closer Israel-California economic ties.

By HERB KEINON

 

 

Last week Jewish WhatsApp cofounder Jan Koum sold his company to Facebook for $19 billion; next week he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to discuss hi-tech opportunities in Israel.

WhatsAppNetanyahu, traveling Sunday to Washington and a meeting with US President Barack Obama, is to go to Silicon Valley on Wednesday in an effort to promote hi-tech investments in Israel. In addition to Koum, Netanyahu is expected to meet with heads of Apple, Flextronics, Linkedin, Ebay and the Sequoia Venture Capital fund. Continue Reading »

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