Israeli Army Preps for Incursion by Islamic State
TEL AVIV – Israel is readying itself for the possibility that Islamic State forces will cross the border from Sinai into Israel.
EXCLUSIVE: Days Before Sanctions Relief, Iran Offers to Upgrade Relations with Hamas Terrorists
Report: Hezbollah, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Take Over Beirut Airport
Gaza Journalist Says he Won’t be Writing About Politics After Being Tortured in Hamas Jail
Israel Bans Sweden From Playing Role in Negotiations With Palestinians
#TousAvecUneKippa: Campaign Urges French People to Wear a Skullcap in Solidarity With Jews
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Vehicular Jihad: Palestinian Terrorist Shot Dead After Injuring Female Police Officers With His SUV
In the latest case of ‘vehicular jihad,’ two female Israeli police officers stationed in Jerusalem were injured on Wednesday when a Palestinian man attempted to run them over with his SUV. The Palestinian driver was within close proximity to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem when he drove off the road and struck the cops with his vehicle.
Report: Iran Violated Sanctions By Purchasing Aircraft
REUTERS– A senior Israeli official took a swipe at the United States on Tuesday over Iran’s reported purchase of second-hand civilian aircraft, saying the acquisition violated international sanctions and went ahead despite a tip-off from Israel. Iranian Transport Minister Abbas Akhoondi was
University of California At Center of Antisemitism Fight
The University of California has produced some of the most blatant cases of campus antisemitism in recent months, with Jewish students singled out for their faith–often by anti-Israel activists. That prompted 57 rabbis and 107 members of the UC faculty to write to the administration Monday, the Los Angeles Times reports, to ask that it adopt the State Department definition of antisemitism, which includes demonizing Israel, delegitimizing Israel, or holding double standards for Israel.
Jerusalem Day: Anti-Israel Protest in Sacramento; Fun in L.A.
Approximately a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters held up flags and used drums, megaphones and other loud instruments to protest against the state of Israel outside a celebration of Jerusalem Day in Sacramento’s Raley Field. A similar celebration in Los Angeles proceeded peacefully and without disruption.
Paris: Jewish Teen Beaten by Arab Gang in Anti-Semitic Attack
A Jewish teenager was beaten by a group of North African men outside of the Buttes Chaumont Park near Paris this weekend.
Turkish President Erdogan: Muslims Lost Their Way to Jerusalem
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told citizens in his country this week that Muslims need to assert dominance over Jerusalem.
Pope Francis Calls Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas an ‘Angel of Peace’
Judging by this Associated Press report, Pope Francis and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas appear to be getting along quite well.
Iranian Ayatollah: We ‘Will Never Allow’ Inspections of Nuke Sites
Iran will never allow Western powers or the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect Tehran’s military sites as part of a final agreement with the P5+1 world powers, Iran’s Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani said Friday in an address to Tehran University students.
Israeli Parliament Approves Netanyahu’s Government
Jerusalem (AFP) – The Israeli parliament approved late Thursday Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new rightwing government in a vote of confidence that his coalition won by a razor-thin majority.
Lawmakers Express Shock, Dismay at Pope’s Recognition of Palestinian State
From Politico: After Pope Francis moved to recognize a Palestinian state, some gung-ho defenders of Israel suggested the pontiff should stick to preaching and stay out of politics. “It’s interesting how the Vatican has gotten so political when ultimately the
Krauthammer: Nuclear Iran Will Be More ‘Risky’ Than Cold War
Columnist Charles Krauthammer argued that nuclear Iran will be more “difficult” and “risky” than the Cold War on Wednesday’s “Hugh Hewitt Show.” Krauthammer said, “We are so far down the road of acquiescence that it would be nearly impossible for
Vatican Recognizes ‘State Of Palestine’ In New Treaty
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized Wednesday, immediately sparking Israeli ire and accusations that the move hurt peace prospects. The treaty, which concerns the activities of the Catholic Church in Palestinian territory, makes clear that the Holy See has switched its diplomatic recognition from the Palestine Liberation Organization to the state of Palestine.
Jewish Kids on Campus Should Stop Being Afraid
The New York Times has published an extensive article documenting the fear felt by many Jewish students on American college campuses because of the large, well-funded, and aggressive anti-Israel movement.
Natalie Portman to Play Feminist Icon Ruth Bader Ginsberg in Biopic
Natalie Portman will play feminist icon and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in the upcoming biopic On the Basis of Sex.
ISIS-Linked Group Launches Two Bombs at Hamas Targets in Growing Inter-Jihadi Conflict
Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, a jihadist group formally affiliated with the Islamic State, has claimed responsibility for two mortar shells launched at Hamas targets in Gaza. The attack follows a growing war of words triggered by mass arrests of ISIS supporters by the Palestinian terror group.
Blue State Blues: Never Mind the Bomb–Israel Is Looking Fantastic
On the most basic level, Israel seems to have the formula of statecraft right, prioritizing national security and economic growth above all else.
Jeb Bush: I Rely on My Brother for Advice on Israel
Jeb Bush, who is lagging behind other prospective GOP 2016 presidential candidates in recent polls, attempted to regain momentum lost among conservative Jews stemming from his naming former Secretary of State James Baker as one of his advisors. Jeb cited his brother President George W. Bush as a trusted advisor regarding the state of Israel.
Obama congratulates Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
“The President congratulates the Israeli people, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the new governing coalition on the formation of Israel’s new government,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest released in a statement. “President Obama looks forward to working with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his new government.”
California Community College Students Vote Against Divestment from Israel
This week the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel suffered a defeat in California as the governing student body which represents over 2.1 million students in the California Community College System voted to reject a resolution to divest from companies doing business with the Jewish State.
Report: Sudan Army Claims It Shot Down Israeli Drone
Sudan’s army reportedly claimed that it shot down an Israeli drone that infiltrated its air space, denying Arab media reports that the unnamed aerial vehicle (UAV) struck a weapons facility near the Sudanese city of Omdurman.
Amal Clooney Faces Criticism for Wearing Met Gala Dress Crafted by Anti-Semite Fashion Designer
Like many of the other female guests attending New York’s Met Gala fundraiser Monday, Amal Clooney certainly looked stunning.
Lauryn Hill Cancels Show in Israel to Avoid Political Circus for Not Playing Palestine
R&B singer Lauryn Hill announced on Facebook Monday her plans to cancel a scheduled performance in Israel this week due to complications in setting up a show for fans in Palestine.
Israel Defense Minister: Terrorists ‘Use Our Law Against Us’
JERUSALEM, Israel — Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon told legal scholars at a conference on the laws of war that terrorists who failed to destroy Israel were resorting to new methods, which included “using our law against us.”
Israeli Soldiers: We’d Be a ‘Sick Army’ If We Listened to Radicals
JERUSALEM, Israel — Former Israeli soldiers blasted a new report by a radical left-wing group called “Breaking the Silence” that alleges the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintained a policy of “indiscriminate fire” during last summer’s Gaza war.
Netanyahu in Trouble as Right-wing Foreign Minister Quits
JERUSALEM, Israel — “Only in Israel can you win an election and lose it the next day,” intoned the announced on Israel’s Army Radio on Tuesday morning, over audio of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory speech from the elections in March. On Monday, Netanyahu’s fragile coalition-building effort suffered a dangerous setback with the sudden departure of Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, which leaves Netanyahu with a slim and unstable 61-59 majority in the Knesset.
