February 2011
73 posts
'Something big' transferred to Gaza Strip →
JERUSALEM – Egypt and Israel have information a large quantity of weapons, including new and sophisticated firepower, was smuggled from Egypt into the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip
January 2011
55 posts
How the Israeli Press Is Interpreting Obama’s... →
By Dore Gold
Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
In a striking newspaper column in the liberal Israeli daily, Ha’aretz, its chief diplomatic correspondent, Aluf Benn, writes that if…
Worldwide Islamist revolution explodes →
Islamists, in particular the anti-Western Muslim Brotherhood, seem poised to take power throughout the Middle East as a result of riots that have already toppled one Arab regime and are threatening others…
PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the Start of the Weekly... →
Following are Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting today:
“We are anxiously monitoring what is happening in Egypt and [elsewhere] in our…
PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the Start of the Weekly... →
We are anxiously monitoring what is happening in Egypt and [elsewhere] in our region. Last night, I spoke with US President Barack Obama and US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton
Abbas gives terrorist's family $2000 →
Earlier this month a Palestinian terrorist attempted to attack an Israeli checkpoint. Carrying two pipe bombs, he ran towards the Israeli soldiers, screaming “Allahu Akbar” - “Allah is Greater” - and was shot and killed before he could detonate the bombs.
Egypt blames U.S. for fomenting uprising →
Cairo regime in crisis as riots look to aid Muslim Brotherhood. TEL AVIV – The Egyptian government suspects elements of the current uprising there, particularly political aspects, are being coordinated with the U.S. State Department
As Unrest Sweeps Arab World, Israel is Model of... →
As unrest sweeps the Arab world, threatening to topple Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year regime, Israel stands as an island of democratic stability in the region and the most reliable ally of the United States.
As Unrest Sweeps Arab World, Israel is Model of... →
Israel held first of 18 elections in 1949 U.S. faces difficult dilemma in Arab world Democracies make the best allies
As unrest sweeps the Arab world, threatening to topple Egyptian…
Obama will not veto U.N. assault on Jewish... →
JERUSALEM – The Obama administration told the Palestinian Authority it will not veto an upcoming United Nations resolution condemning all Jewish construction in the West Bank and eastern sections of Jerusalem
PM's Address to the Knesset Marking the... →
Have the lessons of the Holocaust been learned?
For us, The Jewish people, the answer is yes. For the rest of the world, the answer is no, or at least not yet.
Today, 66 years after the…
PM's Address to the Knesset Marking the... →
Have the lessons of the Holocaust been learned? For us, The Jewish people, the answer is yes. For the rest of the world, the answer is no, or at least not yet.
Clearing Work Completed on a Second Temple Period... →
Clearing work has been completed on a Second Temple Period water channel in excavations being conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David located within the Jerusalem…
Israel Breaks Up West Bank Terror Cell →
Arrested include alleged killers of U.S. Citizen
Group carried out two murders, 19 other serious crimes Police chief: Began as criminals but attacks became nationalist
Jerusalem, Jan. 26…
Israel Breaks Up West Bank Terror Cell →
Arrested include alleged killers of U.S. Citizen. Group carried out two murders, 19 other serious crimes. Police chief: Began as criminals but attacks became nationalist
Clearing Work Completed on a Second Temple Period... →
Clearing work has been completed on a Second Temple Period water channel in excavations being conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David located within the Jerusalem Walls National Park.
The Negev blooms →
David Ben Gurion – Israel’s first prime minister, had a dream that one day the country would make the Negev desert bloom. Now it looks as though that dream is becoming a reality.
With the…
Iran Changes the Balance of Power in Lebanon →
What is striking about the current crisis in Lebanon is that the efforts to resolve it are being made by countries in the region, with hardly any initiatives on the part of Western countries, enabling Iran and Syria to continue to stir the pot unmolested.
FDA approves use of Israeli made 'Rewalk' →
The Israeli made ‘Rewalk’ recently received FDA approval, and will soon help the paralyzed population get back on their feet. The device is a set of mechanical legs attached to a backpack…
FDA approves use of Israeli made 'Rewalk' →
The Israeli made ‘Rewalk’ recently received FDA approval, and will soon help the paralyzed population get back on their feet. The device is a set of mechanical legs attached to a backpack battery system that allows a paralyzed patient to “walk” all day.
Israel Cleared by Independent Flotilla Panel →
Israel Cleared by Independent Flotilla Panel. International observers, Noble Peace Laureate approve Israel’s version. Mavi Marmara linked to IHH, Islamist terrorist groups.
East Jerusalem Arabs Prefer Israel to Palestine →
A survey in which respondents are anonymous gave a better sense of how east Jerusalem Arabs wish their future to be. They preferred Israeli citizenship over that of Palestine by 35 to 30 percent.
Israel Cleared by Independent Flotilla Panel →
International observers, Noble Peace Laureate approve Israel’s version
Mavi Marmara linked to IHH, Islamist terrorist groups
Gaza blockade thwarts terror on Israel
Jerusalem, Jan. 23…
East Jerusalem Arabs Prefer Israel to Palestine →
A survey in which respondents are anonymous gave a better sense of how east Jerusalem Arabs wish their future to be. They preferred Israeli citizenship over that of Palestine by 35 to 30…
On Fatah anniversary PA TV glorifies terrorist... →
On the recent anniversary of the Fatah movement, PA TV chose to glorify the most lethal terror attack in Israel’s history with two music videos celebrating Dalal Mughrabi and the attack she…
Palestinian Unilateral Independence Bid Will Go... →
Former Israeli Envoy to EU says Europe Has Key Role - Face-to-face negotiations only way to progress - Palestinian unilateral independence bid is simplistic, unhelpful.
Iran 'afraid' of new documentary →
JERUSALEM – The Iranian government is “afraid” of a new documentary investigating Iran’s nuclear program and is attempting to stifle free speech, the film’s director charged.
Saudi newspaper: "Unfortunately, Israel is a... →
This is the painful truth, gentlemen … You can differ with me however you like .. But the truth is established by objectively comparing the numbers ..
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Former intel chief warns Iran still seeking A-bomb →
Despite recent moves to mollify the international community, Iran is continuing and may be accelerating its efforts to develop a nuclear bomb, says Ilan Mizrahi, a former deputy director of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service.
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Stuxnet virus delays Iranian nuclear capability... →
British media widely picks up New York Times report on the unprecedented sophistication and success of the Stuxnet cyber attack on Iranian nuclear plants, suggesting Iranian nuclear ambitions have been delayed until 2015.
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Iran Steps Up Arming Hizbullah Against Israel →
Israeli and Western intelligence services have long been aware of Syrian and Iranian involvement in Hizbullah’s arms buildup. Damascus Airport has been identified as the transit point for airlifts of Iranian arms that were subsequently transferred to Hizbullah via the open Syrian-Lebanese border, under the supervision of the Syrian security services.
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Water, water everywhere and every drop to drink →
An Israeli company’s water purification systems deliver safe drinking water from almost any source, including contaminated water, seawater and urine.
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Breaking News: Israeli vulture accused of spying... →
You may recall our previous story about a vulture from Tel Aviv University (code-named R65), which strayed into rural Saudi Arabian territory at some point last week.
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Hezbollah Aiming for Lebanon Takeover →
Iranian-backed organization has 45,000 rockets aimed at Israel. U.S.-backed government is powerless to oppose Hezbollah. Its members helped murder former prime minister.
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Terror group says it will name prime minister →
Hezbollah, considered by the United States and others to be a terrorist organization, says it will pick the next prime minister of Lebanon after it decides whether it will run – or just control – the government
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Muted response from opinion pages to Lebanon... →
Background - On Wednesday at about 3.15pm Hezbollah announced that its bloc of 10 ministers was resigning from cabinet, along with at least one other ally, bringing the Lebanese government to the brink of collapse at the same moment Prime Minister Saad Hariri….
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Hezbollah pushes Lebanese government out →
The government of Lebanese Prime Minister Raad Hariri was toppled today with the resignation of 11 of his 30 opposition cabinet ministers while he was in New York meeting with U.S. officials on how to remain in power
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Obama accused of selling out Lebanon →
TEL AVIV – Top Christian leaders in Lebanon believe Syria is poised to become the dominant player in Lebanon after the Damascus regime cut deals with the Obama administration.
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IAF Targets Hamas Sites in the Gaza Strip →
In response to rocket fire, overnight the Israel Air Force targeted three terror sites in the central Gaza Strip. Direct hits were confirmed.
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The Day of the Locust & rodents equipped with “spy... →
Before we dismiss this disturbing revelation as an instance of mental instability, we should note that no less a figure than Iranian police commander, Esmaili Ahmadi-Moqadam, confirmed the report, which surely inspires confidence. Although Israel is not mentioned by name, there can be no question that the Mossad is the primary suspect.
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It's all Israel's fault! →
It is well known that Israel is the cause of all strife in the Arab world (not to mention the world at large.) Here are some recent examples: In Egypt, some video of peaceful Egyptian police beating Coptic rioters with billy-clubs, January 3, 2011.
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Israel Re-enters Peace Talks as Rockets Terrorize... →
Jerusalem, Jan. 10 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his desire to pursue peace talks with Palestinian Authority (PA) leader Mahmoud Abbas, despite continual rocket fire into Israel.
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IAF Targets Hamas Sites in the Gaza Strip →
In response to the intense rocket fire in the past 72 hours, overnight the Israel Air Force targeted two terror sites in the northern and southern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were confirmed.
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The holiness of Israel →
Some Christians are so bugged by Israel that they suffer in their health. They are bugged at the Jews being “God’s Chosen People.”
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Terrorist Mortar Fired into Israel - Injures Three... →
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack - 18 rockets and missile attacks already this year - Victims were farm workers from Thailand - Islamic Jihad claims responsibility
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Israeli-made, Intel 'Sandy Bridge' chip all the... →
Intel’s revolutionary ‘Sandy Bridge’ microprocessor has generated great excitement in the digital world following its release at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new chip is also a source of pride for Israeli engineers as it was developed at Intel’s R&D facility in Haifa.
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Talking to Hamas? - Increasing Expressions of... →
Over the last few years there has been a steady drumbeat of calls from leading figures in the international community for Israel to open a dialogue with Hamas.
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Israel wins at world debating championships →
Two Haifa students took first place in the English as a Second Language (ESL) division of the World Universities Debate Championships 2011. This was the second year in a row that Israeli students won the title.
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A New Palestinian Lie About Israel and The Need to... →
What happens when the New York Times publishes, with no investigation, an atrocity story about Israel that is not only false but ridiculously so, based on the most obvious starting point: death by tear-gas doesn’t happen?
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Arab kids sing "May our blood be shed" in school... →
A Hamas terrorist arrested last month for planning to shoot a missile at a sports stadium in Jerusalem, was a resident of the Sur Baher neighborhood in East Jerusalem.