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| November 18, 2017
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Palestinians may have 90 days to enter “meaningful negotiations” or close its PLO office

US Sec. of State Rex Tillerson, has determined that the Palestinians violated a US law that prohibits them from turning to the Int’l Criminal Court to prosecute Israelis, and if so…which they did, the PLO’s mission in Washington must close, unless the POTUS, within 90 days, determines the Palestinians are in ‘direct and meaningful negotiations with Israel’…which they are not.

By The Associated Press

 

The Trump administration put the Palestinians on notice Friday that it will shutter their office in Washington unless they’ve entered serious peace talks with Israel, US officials said, potentially giving President Donald Trump more leverage as he seeks an elusive Mideast peace deal. Continue Reading »

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| November 16, 2017
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US to vote ‘NO’ on UN General Assembly resolution banning the glorification of Nazism

Even though the U.S. opposes all pro-Nazi speech, due to protecting its First Amendment beliefs, U.S. officials will again vote ‘no’ at the UNGA on the annual Russian resolution condemning the glorification of Nazism.
– As in past years, U.S. officials are reportedly pressuring Israel to demonstrate support and also vote ‘no’, or at least ‘abstain’ this year.

By The Associated Press

 

The US plans to vote against a yearly resolution at the United Nations that condemns the the glorification of Nazism, State Department officials said Wednesday.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, officials said free speech protections and other problems with the resolution make it impossible for America to support. Continue Reading »

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| November 4, 2017
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With US assistance, Israel filibusters automatic anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions

Israel’s envoy to UNESCO, ‘The days of passing countless anti-Israel resolutions in 5 minutes are over. From now on, UNESCO will need to devote dozens of hours, even add additional days for debate. Then members will decide if wasted time for useless resolutions that are purely political and have nothing to do with education, culture or science were worth it.’

By Itamar Eichner

 

Following a US-backed Israeli filibuster that lasted almost four hours, the Palestinian delegation and other Arab states failed Thursday in passing a resolution denouncing Israel during the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s 39th General Conference in Paris. Continue Reading »

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| October 20, 2017
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Israel’s Defense Minister: “We will defend our interests in every way we see fit.”

In Jerusalem, Israel’s Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman tells U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis, “We will not tolerate a situation in which Iran and its satellites sit along our borders, and we will defend our interests in every way we see fit, according to our red lines.”

By Elad Benari

 

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on Thursday met in Washington with U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis. During the meeting, the two discussed regional strategic issues and ways to strengthen security and intelligence cooperation between the United States and Israel. Earlier, Liberman met at the White House with National Security Adviser General Herbert McMaster. Continue Reading »

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| October 19, 2017
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US Special Envoy issues statement to Hamas: Disarm, adhere to the Quartet principles

Supporting PM Netanyahu’s cabinet policy regarding the PA-Hamas reconciliation agreement, President Trump’s Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says Hamas must disarm, abide by Quartet decisions, “and recognize the State of Israel.”

By Uzi Baruch

 

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt on Wednesday issued a statement regarding the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) recent reconciliation agreement with the Hamas terror group.

President Donald Trump’s international negotiations adviser, Jason Greenblatt (left), meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem – Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO

“All parties agree that it is essential that the Palestinian Authority be able to assume full, genuine, and unhindered civil and security responsibilities in Gaza and that we work together to improve the humanitarian situation for Palestinians living there,” Greenblatt said. Continue Reading »

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| October 13, 2017
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Netanyahu follows Trump’s lead: Israel quits UNESCO

Netanyahu, announcing Israel’s withdrawal from the corrupted UN body after the U.S.State Department announced its exit, said, “UNESCO has become the theater of the absurd and because instead of preserving history, it distorts it.”

By David Rosenberg

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced Thursday night that Israel will be exiting the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over the organization’s anti-Israeli bias, following a similar announcement by the Trump administration.

PM Netanyahu and Amb. Nikki Haley – Photo: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO

UNESCO’s board is set to meet next week and had announced that the anti-Israel resolutions it had intended to bring to a vote would be postponed for six months. Continue Reading »

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| October 10, 2017
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Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system showcased at annual US military gathering

Pentagon showing increasing interest in purchasing Israel’s Iron Dome, which was developed in collaboration with the US’s Raytheon Company, and currently on display at the 3-day Association of the US Army convention.

By Udi Etsion

 

The Iron Dome missile defense system has been installed in Washington DC as part of a presentation during the annual meeting of the Association of the US Army (AUSA) showcasing the latest radar technology and operational launchers.

‘Iron Dome’ Aerial Defense System – Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit/Facebook

The three-day meeting, which opened on Monday, is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of its organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. Continue Reading »

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| October 6, 2017
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Mammoth US helicopter carrier docks at Eilat port

As part of the US’s re-deployment of its military in the region, the USS Bonhomme Richard docks for the first time at the Israeli port, with its flight-deck loaded with Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey and AV-8B Harriers “to work together with our partners.”

By Itay Blumenthal

 

An American aircraft carrier docked at the Eilat port on Thursday morning after two months of sailing at sea.

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) – Photo- U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist seaman Vance Hand

The arrival of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) in the area is part of the US’s re-deployment of its military in the region. Continue Reading »

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| October 2, 2017
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Pentagon tasks Israel to install anti-missile defense systems on US Army tanks

Pentagon gives green light for the installation of Israel’s Trophy active-protection system on selective US Army’s M1A2 Abrams tanks, making it the first military force other than the IDF to use this technology.
– Watch video of Trophy demonstration.

By ANNA AHRONHEIM

 

The US Army has approved the installation of Israel’s Trophy active-protection system on a number of its M1A2 Abrams tanks, making it the first army aside from the IDF to use the system.

The Pentagon said Thursday the decision was made following “an urgent material” request.

Designed to detect and neutralize incoming projectiles, the Trophy system has four radar antennae and fire-control radars to track incoming threats such as anti-tank guided missiles and rocket-propelled grenades. Continue Reading »

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| September 14, 2017
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Israel TV10 News Report: McMaster scolds Israel – ‘Hezbollah not a terror group’

During an August meeting with US officials, according to reports, the conversation grew heated when H.R. McMaster yelled at senior Israeli defense officials, rejecting Israel’s concerns about Hezbollah, denying it was a terror group.

By Tzvi Lev

 

A new bombshell report alleges that a meeting between high-level Israeli officials and their American counterparts last month deteriorated when National Security Adviser H.R McMaster brushed off Israel’s concerns about Hezbollah, at one point backing up an aide who denied that Hezbollah is a terror organization.

Hezbollah recruits salute

According to the report on (Israel’s) Channel 10 (news) and PJ Media, McMaster yelled at Israeli officials, and denied that the Iran-backed militia is a terrorist group. Continue Reading »

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| September 13, 2017
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Israel puts White House on notice: If necessary, Israel will attack Syria again

Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Ron Dermer, warns gathering of senior US officials, Israel has, and will continue unencumbered to respond with force in Syria whenever PM Netanyahu’s 2 ‘red-lines’ are crossed.

By Israel Today Staff

 

Israel sent a clear message to the Trump Administration that it will not hesitate to again attack neighboring Syria if forces embroiled in a bloody civil war there cross two red lines.

Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Ron Dermer condemns Obama’s backstabbing. – Screenshot: YouTube

Speaking at a pre-Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) gathering that included a large number of senior US officials, Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Ron Dermer, stated:

“Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has been very clear about Israeli red lines in Syria, and Israel has acted to enforce those red lines.” Continue Reading »

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| September 11, 2017
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Israeli company wins tender to build prototype smart-wall for US-Mexico border

A subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries was named 1 of the 4 companies to win the gov’t tender to build a prototype of a ‘smart border wall’ US Pres. Trump wants between the US and Mexico.
– Elta, the IAI subsidiary, will receive a $300,000-500,000 grant to develop a working model.

By Udi Etsion

 

An Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) subsidiary is on the shortlist to construct the new border wall between the United States and Mexico, an enormous project and long-touted campaign promise by President Donald Trump.

Elta North America, the aforementioned IAI subsidiary, was announced Saturday as one of only four companies to construct a prototype for a “smart border” wall, after winning a US Customs tender. Continue Reading »

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| September 10, 2017
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Israelife sends medical, search & rescue team to Miami

Two weeks ago, the Israelife Foundation sent a medical delegation who volunteer at United Hatzalah to help in aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Now, a team is off to Florida.

By Uzi Baruch

 

A delegation of the Israelife Foundation left for Miami on Saturday night to help the local Jewish community and Israeli community in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

The volunteers taking part in the mission will assist in providing an initial response to the natural disaster and will deal with its implications in terms of the community.

“Our role as volunteers will be to assist the community and to handle the situation as best we can in the absence of American officials, until their arrival,” explained delegation spokesman Moti Elmaliach. Continue Reading »

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| September 5, 2017
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52 American police officers arrive to train in counter-terrorism by Israel Police

During the US delegation’s stay based at the Beit Shemesh police academy, they will participate in multiple counterterrorism training exercises, meet with elite units, and be briefed by Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich before concluding at the annual 9/11 memorial service outside of Jerusalem.

By DANIEL K. EISENBUD

 

For the second consecutive year, the Police Unity Tour, a delegation of 52 American law-enforcement officers from 12 states, arrived in Israel to train in counterterrorism techniques and attend an annual 9/11 memorial service outside Jerusalem.

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| August 30, 2017
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Cadets from Annapolis, US Military Academy, West Point in Israel for ‘policy tour’

In an exclusive interview, the American cadets shared opinions about Israel after the 28 ‘future military leaders’ toured the country’s most prestigious sites and were briefed by some of the most distinguished experts in Israel’s political and military sphere, such as, Knesset members, gov’t ministers, no less than five Majors General, several Brigadiers-General, as well as a Supreme Court Justice.

By Ynetnews

 

Israel’s fightback against the relentless barrage of slander campaigns in the international sphere has become a central focus of the government and of numerous organizations in Israel and around the world.

Cadet greeting Supreme Court Justice Neal Hendel – Photo: Shmuel Cohen Photo Agency

Some of the most effective methods for countering anti-Israel activities include not only going out to advocate for Israel on the university campuses and communities where anti-Israel rhetoric finds its most fertile grounds, but also bringing people to Israel and enabling them to view first-hand the realities on the ground. Continue Reading »

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