Al-Qaeda Terror Cell Uncovered in Israel; Planned To Bomb 'Binyanei Ha'uma', Buses, & U.S. Embassy
B’chasdei Hashem the ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet) has uncovered an al-Qaeda terror cell operating in the eastern area of Yerushalayim. The cell enlisted Israeli Arab citizens into its terrorist activities, planning “quality targets” that include the United States Embassy in Tel Aviv, the Jerusalem Convention Center (Binyanei Ha’uma) and buses in the area of the convention center.
Walla News correspondent Meir Abutbut explains that senior al-Qaeda officials have a hand in ...
President Peres to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos
President Shimon Peres will on Wednesday morning 21 Shevat 5774, depart for the World Economic Forum in Davos, together with world leaders, heads of global companies and opinion-makers from around the world.
During his visit President Peres will conduct an intensive round of meetings including with the President of Azerbaijan, the President of CISCO, the Chairperson of Yandex, the President of Philips, the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Chairperson of ...
President Peres Met with Canadian Prime Minister Harper
President Shimon Peres on Tuesday morning 20 Shevat 5774, at his Jerusalem residence, held a working meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. At the beginning of the meeting President Peres and Prime Minister Harper delivered statements to the press. During the meeting they discussed strengthening the strategic relations between Israel and Canada as well as the negotiations between Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority).
President Peres welcomed Prime Minister Harper and said, ...
Israel's Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva
On January 20, Israel will assume the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva, under the leadership of Israel's Permanent Representative in Geneva, Ambassador Eviatar Manor. The first formal session of the Conference was held on the morning of 20 Shevat 5774, when the Secretary-General of the United Nations addressed the Conference.
The Presidency of the CD rotates among its member states, with each President holding office for four working weeks. The first and only time ...
Marking 15 Years Since the Establishment of Netzach Yehuda
On Tuesday night the eve of 21 Shevat 5774 in Yerushalayim, members, veterans and supporters of Netzach Yehuda will gather to mark 15 years since the establishment of the unit as part of the Dvir Brigade. Nachal Chareidi became a battalion in 2001. The first reserve duty battalion was established in 2009, and in 2013, 819 new recruits joined, setting a new record for new inductees, which was only 500 in 2008.
It was back in January 1999 when senior Defense Ministry official, retired ...
Canadian PM Harper, a Loyal Outspoken Ally of Israel
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu rolled out the red carpet for visiting Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and the VIP guest earned the honors big time. Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein presented Harper with a key to the Knesset, explaining he is the first foreign dignitary in the world bestowed this honor.
The prime minister highlighted that despite their criticism of the state, Arab MKs cannot find the freedom they enjoy in Damascus and elsewhere, and that is why they do not wish to ...
Old City Memorial to Terror Victim Vandalized
The memorial to terror victim Chaim Korman HY”D in the so-called Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City was vandalized by Arabs during the night of the eve of 19 Shevat 5774. Korman was stabbed to death by attackers over 30 times near the Lion’s Gate to the Old City. He managed to fire his weapon, wounding the attackers, who fled with his weapon.
The terrorists responsible for the murder were arrested in 2000, about two years after the fatal attack. They were sentenced to life in ...
Channel 10 Reporter: Bennett Wants to Eliminate the Rishon L'Tzion
Channel 10 senior correspondent on chareidi affairs Avishai Ben-Chaim is well known in Israel, particularly for his in depth coverage of the Shas party and Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef ZT”L over the years.
Ben-Chaim feels that Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett wishes to eliminate the position of Rishon L’Tzion, the Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, referring to the joint bill sponsored by Bennett and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni. That bill was approved on Sunday 18 Shevat by the ...
IDF Naval Patrol Vessel Capsizes
A naval “Wasp” patrol boat capsized about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) from the Ashkelon coast on Monday 19 Shevat 5774. Five soldiers on board the vessel began swimming to shore. They were picked up by a Dabur patrol boat on the way. Other naval vessels were dispatched to recover the capsized boat. The cause of the incident is under investigation. B”H there were no injuries.
The Wasp has extensive maneuvering capabilities. The vessel is generally manned by 4 to 5 crew members, used to ...
Romanian President: Israel Must Be Recognized As A Jewish State
Echoing a now accepted demand by Canada and the U.S. administration, Romanian President Traian Basescu said Monday he supports in principle Israel’s demand for Palestinian recognition of Israel as the Jewish state.
“If they [the Palestinians] want peace, they must follow the request of the Israeli people," Mr. Basescu told JTA at his presidential palace last week before he embarked on a visit to Israel, that started Sunday.
But Mr. Basescu urged compromise as the process unfolds. When ...
PM Netanyahu to Award 4th PM's Prize for Initiatives and Innovation
The Cabinet, at its weekly meeting on Sunday 18 Shevat 5774 decided that the Prime Minister's Prize for Initiatives & Innovation, which are awarded to initiatives and innovation that make a special contribution to society and are of far-reaching socio-economic influence, will be awarded on an annual basis near Herzl Day (9 Iyar), in order to express the link between Herzl and contemporary initiatives and innovation.
In 2014, the Prime Minister's Prize for Initiatives & Innovation ...
Tel Aviv University to Award an Honorary Doctorate to Canadian PM Harper
In a festive ceremony, Tel Aviv University will award an honorary doctorate to the Canadian Prime Minister Mr. Stephen Harper. The degree will be awarded during his state visit to Israel on Wednesday, 21 Shevat 5774.
In its media release, Tel Aviv U. officials state, “Mr. Stephen Harper will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy for his exemplary conduct as a prominent world leader who promotes freedom, human rights and the rule of law; for his efforts to advance higher ...
Wednesday AM News Briefs from Eretz Yisrael
Friday Night:
A firebomb was hurled at an IDF post in Hebron. No fatalities or injuries.
Motzei Shabbos:
A terrorist fired a number of shots at a guard post of Kibbutz Migdal Ohz in Gush Etzion. B”H no fatalities or injuries. The terrorist was apprehended.
07:30:
The IAF targeted Gaza terrorists during the night in retaliation for motzei Shabbos rocket attacks into southern Israel.
07:55:
In response to violence against hospital staff around the country by patients and ...
Anat Kamm Being Released from Prison on Good Behavior
Anat Kamm, who was convicted of passing classified military documents to the media, is being released early from prison. A parole board decided to wipe a third of her 4.5 year sentence for good behavior, as is customarily done.
The story dates back to 2010, when Kamm was a clerk in the office of the IDF Central District Commander, Major-General Yair Naveh. She was found guilty of taking 2,000 documents, classified information, and passing it to a Haaretz correspondent towards advancing her ...
Meals Arrive in an IDF Base Wrapped in Pages of Tanach R"L!
A shipment of food from an outside contractor arrived in an IDF base wrapped in pages of Tanach. The base is located in Yerushalayim. Persons there explain it was clear the pages were torn from a Tanach to wrap the dishes.
According to the Channel 2 report, the meals were not ordered by the IDF but by the Defense Ministry.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
Ya'alon Apologizes for his Statements Against Kerry
After his words were leaked to Yediot Achronot, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon came under blistering criticism from US State Department.
Ya’alon was speaking in a closed forum, describing US Secretary of State John Kerry as “messianic and obsessive”, rejecting the Kerry peace vision for an agreement between Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority). Ya’alon stated Kerry and the US will not teach him about the realities surrounding security concerns in Israel.
However, the ...
Rocket Attack in Northern Israel
10:22 IL: An explosion was heard a short time ago near Kibbutz Manara in northern Israel, reportedly the result of a rocket attack. B’chasdei Hashem there are no reports of fatalities, injuries or damage.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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