PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) is seeking to compel Israel to back off from announced planned construction in the area known as E1, an area that provide land contiguity
Bayit HaYehudi Party leader Naftali Bennett called a press conference on motzei shabbos the eve of 10 Teves 5773 as he realized his faux pas regarding a statement against the
According to a report released by the UK Sunday Times, Israeli intelligence officials have warned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu of Hamas “sleeper cells” that are planning to take over PA (Palestinian Authority) autonomous areas throughout Yehuda and Shomron, to oust PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) from his leadership role as the terror organization successfully […]
Tragic news from Schneider Children’s Hospital in Petach Tikvah R”L as preemie twins died of a viral infection that hit their digestive tracts. The two were born in Beilinson Hospital but after their conditions deteriorated, they were transported to Schneider where they were admitted to a preemie intensive care unit. According to Prof. Leah Serota, […]
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid is calling to oust draft dodgers from the cabinet in an apparent response to the seudas shlishis message released by the Vishnitzer Rebbe Shlita. The
Two senators say former Sen. Chuck Hagel would face a difficult confirmation if nominated by President Barack Obama to be defense secretary. Sen. Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut independent who’s retiring and wouldn’t have a vote, cites Hagel’s positions on Iran. Lieberman tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that Hagel had “some very outlying votes” against […]
“The chareidi tzibur does not understand the existential threat to its children and education system” states Rav Yisrael Eichler as Yahadut HaTorah continues efforts to attract voters amid less than encouraging polls. Eichler last week stated that Yahadut Hatorah must get seven seats in the 19th Knesset, explaining if they have less, it is likely […]
Deputy Health Minister Rav Yaakov Litzman addressed a Bnei Brak election asifa in Bnei Brak together with a number of party members. Addressing various political issues, Litzman explained he may
Shas co-leaders Aryeh Deri and Eli Yishai arrived at the Kosel on motzei shabbos in what most view as another attempt to show party solidarity as the differences in hashkafa between the two becomes increasingly apparent – sending a message of disharmony among the party leadership which may result in uncertainty for many voters. The […]
Miriam Amash of Jasr a-Zarka, died on shabbos 9 Teves 5773 in Hillel Yafeh Hospital. According to Ministry of the Interior records, she was born in 1888, making her 124.
It was not a peaceful shabbos for some avreichim in Elad as what is being described as “a hot headed wayward male” attacked avreichim both verbally and physically during davening. The attacker, who is known to police and the local tzibur tore a sleeve of the gabbai’s garment as he tried to restore order in […]
A kenos hespedim will be held in Yerushalayim on Sunday night the eve of 11 Teves in memory of HaGaon HaRav Amram Yitzchok Zaks ZT”L, who was niftar in Kislev. According to the daily HaMevaser, the event will begin at 8:00PM, hosted at 18 Eben Ha’Ezel Street in Ezras Torah. Among the rabbonim expected to […]
According to police reports on Sunday morning 10 Teves 5773, an eastern Jerusalem taxi driver tried to run over a border policeman guarding a police station complex in the Jabil Mukhaber area of the capital. B’chasdei Hashem the border policeman responded quickly and appropriately, firing at the approaching vehicle. The driver sustained a light leg […]
Following the assault against HaPeles newspaper editor Nati Grossman tensions have increased between the rival Degel HaTorah factions. Notices have been posted in Bnei Brak and Modi’in Illit condemning the “unprovoked attack”, viewed by HaPeles officials as stepped-up violence by the Degel Bnei Brak faction. Grossman was attacked Thursday night the eve of 8 Teves […]
With the election campaign in full swing, Shas Housing Minister Ariel Atias continues to state that if Shas is in the next government coalition, he will seek the same portfolio, wishing to remain the nation’s housing minister. However, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu a number of days ago announced in the next government, the Likud/Yisrael Beitenu […]
Speaking to chassidim at seudas shlishis, the Vishnitzer Rebbe Shlita instructed his klal not to report to IDF induction centers if they are ordered to do so, explaining if they are arrested, they are to tell authorities “I am fulfilling the instruction of my rebbe.” Deputy Minister of Health Rav Yaakov Litzman is expected to […]
Any chance for national unity on U.S. gun violence appeared to wane a week after the Connecticut school massacre, as the powerful NRA gun rights lobby called on Friday for
New York City on Friday rejected a bid by Brooklyn residents to put on hold a closely watched lawsuit challenging the city’s approval of a bike lane in the neighborhood. The Article 78 lawsuit was brought by two local community groups against the New York City Department of Transportation in 2011. The groups have accused […]
New York and New Jersey lost a total of 41,600 jobs in November as Superstorm Sandy wiped out employment in restaurants, offices, dry cleaners, nail salons, construction sites and other
Syria’s chemical weapons are still secure despite the fact that President Bashar al-Assad has lost control of parts of the country, a senior Israeli defence official said on Sunday. Amos
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