WH: Netanyahu and Biden Engaged In Candid, Forthright Convo On Peace Process and Iran
Vice President Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during their 4-hour long meeting at his Jerusalem residence Monday evening, that the United States would take in count Israel's concerns as the P5+1 move forward towards negotiating a comprehensive solution with Iran over its nuclear program.
In a lengthy briefing with Jewish leaders Tuesday, a senior White House official
said the two leaders had a candid, insightful and broad discussion about Secretary Kerry's ...
State Department Calls Ya'alon's Comments On Kerry 'Offensive and Inappropriate'
The US State Department on Tuesday issued a rare and blistering response to Israel's Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon's criticism of Secretary of state John Kerry's peace efforts.
Ya'alon's remarks, if accurate, are "offensive and inappropriate especially given all that the US is doing to support Israel's security needs," State Department Spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki told i24news. "Secretary Kerry and his team, including General John Allen, have been working day and night to try and promote a ...
Tuesday AM News Briefs from Eretz Yisrael
09:00:
IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron during the night arrested 16 suspects.
10:00:
The Knesset this morning opens its doors to the public ahead of its birthday, which is Tu B’Shevat. Special activities will be ongoing up to and including on Tu B’Shevat.
10:33:
The IDF on Monday began a telephone call up of reservists to test the activation system. During the multi-day exercise, reservists will report to their units. ...
Russell Simmons Retracts Tweet On Ariel Sharon To Call Him A Warmonger
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons on Saturday sent out a tweet to his more than 3 million followers in which he lamented the death of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, only to retract it later, saying he had confused Sharon with his longtime friend President Shimon Peres.
Simmons' original tweet read, "R.I.P. my friend Ariel Sharon great pleasure working with you..special occasions your work to promote tolerance was inspiring."
Shortly afterward, after being criticized by some followers ...
Motzei Shabbos Rocket Attack in S. Israel
At least one rocket was fired from Gaza into southern Israel shortly after Shabbos Parshas Beshalach 5774. Sirens were heard in the Ashkelon Regional Council. B’chasdei Hashem there are no reports of fatalities, injuries or damage.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
Wednesday AM News Briefs from Eretz Yisrael
09:30:
A female motorist sustained light injuries in a rock-throwing attack in Shomron near Karnei Shomron. she was transported to a hospital.
09:40:
Arabs report to police that “settlers” torched two vehicle and left graffiti including “Revenge”, “Regards from Eish Kodesh” and “price tag” in Qusra Village south of Shechem.
10:00:
Ten Sudanese nationals entered Israel illegally in the past 24 hours, joining two women from Eritrea who were apprehended earlier in ...
Violence, Injuries & Arrests in Gush Shilo
Hundreds of IDF soldiers and police were involved in a situation that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, 6 Shevat 5774 that could have lead to the death of over 20 Jews R”L.
According to the members of the hilltop youths involved, they were simply walking on the hills in the Gush Shilo area between Shilo and Eli when a large band of Arabs, who were apparently waiting in ambush, attacked them. They were largely outnumbered and took a real beating.
The IDF and police believe the Arab version ...
PM Netanyahu: Yishuvim Will Not be Uprooted
Speaking to Likud faction members, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu explained that yishuvim in Yehuda and Shomron will not be evacuated in a US-brokered peace agreement with the PA (Palestinian Authority). Netanyahu met with party members following the departure of US Secretary of State John Kerry, who wrapped up another round of shuttle diplomacy without any significant progress in hand. Nevertheless, Kerry exhibited an air of optimism.
Mr. Netanyahu told colleagues that a framework ...
Chareidi Cop Assigned to Modi'in Illit Following Incidents In City
Following the report of attacks against females students in Modi’in Illit, Israel Police has assigned a chareidi policeman to the city in the hope of obtaining increased cooperation.
In the initial report it was stated that the school did not notify police. Police only learned of the assaults after the school sent letters home to parents. The school did not contact police.
An Arab driver who transported young women left pieces of paper with his phone number for them to contact him. He ...
Foreign Ministry Statement on Illegals Seeking Asylum
Following numerous protest marches by thousands of illegal aliens in Israel in Israel seeking political asylum, the Foreign Ministry released this statement to the media.
In recent years the State of Israel like many other developed countries has been experiencing an influx of individuals who entered Israel unlawfully by crossing the Israeli-Egyptian border. The total number of such individuals who entered Israel since 2006 is estimated at more than 64,000. Some have since returned ...
Lapid Joins the Opposition to the Eilat Rail Line
Finance Minister Yair Lapid joins Minister of Environmental Affairs Yair Peretz and other opponents of the planned Eilat rail line. Lapid feels the 40 billion NIS price tag is unjustifiable as is the damage to the environment that would result in the construction of the rail line.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu feels the construction of the line would result in a revolutionary change since it would connect the port city to other areas of the country.
Some experts explain that plan is a ...
Erekat: Talks Will Not be Extended, Not Even for a Moment
Veteran PA (Palestinian Authority) negotiator Dr. Saeb Erekat continues to blame Israel for the death of Yasser Arafat YS”VZ. He warns that Israel today may possibly do the same to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen).
When speaking to the London-based al-Shark a-Awsat newspaper, Erekat explains the talks are not leading to agreement.
He told the English language Arabic media that the gap between the sides is enormous and the chances of reaching agreement are nil. He stressed that the ...
Abbas: Every Last Prisoner Must be Released Before Signing a Deal
Speaking in Ramallah following the recent release of additional terrorists by Israel, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) told his audience in Arabic that “I will not sign and peace agreement with Israel until every last prisoner is released by Israel.”
Despite gestures of moderation and a willingness to reach agreement with Israel when speaking with US officials or to the media, the PA leader has recently reiterated his unwillingness to recognize Israel as a nation for the Jewish ...
No Retrial for Former President Moshe Katsav
Former President Moshe Katsav, who is serving a seven year prison sentence following a conviction on charges of attacking women, was denied a retrial. The former president filed a request for a new trial but it was determined the evidence in the case does not lend to honoring his request.
Katsav’s attorney claimed his client suffered a miscarriage of justice as a result of the testimony of ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet) agents, which he claims schemed up the evidence that ...
Chabad Shlichus will be Recognized as National Service
The Shaked Committee finalizing the state’s new chareidi draft law on Monday 5 Shevat 5774 approved a motion from MK (The Movement) Elazar Stern to recognize Chabad shlichus around the world as an accredited state-approved national service.
Yesh Atid committee member Ofir Shelach opposed the initiative but it was approved nonetheless.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
Some U.S. Schools Want To Stop Serving As Voting Sites
Some schools want to end their traditional role as polling places because of security concerns since the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, leaving their communities without easy alternatives for voting sites.
A presidential commission has been hearing from election officials across the country worried about schools trying to move balloting out of their buildings. Among them is the Glen Ridge School District, a prosperous community less than 20 miles from Manhattan ...
Wednesday News Briefs from Eretz Yisrael
07:51:
IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron arrested two suspects.
08:36:
PM Netanyahu is undergoing routine medical diagnostic procedures as part of his annual physical. FM Lieberman is filling in for him while he is anesthetized.
10:00:
A man in his 60s was struck by a vehicle and killed on Netiv Megadim in Maale Adumim. He was crossing in an authorized crosswalk. The driver is being held by police.
10:14:
Jerusalem Mayor ...
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