Israel Negotiating Acquisition of 4 Missile Boats from S. Korea

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

This deal, one of several large scale defense deals being carried out between Israel and this Asian country, is expected to repair the damage caused to the cooperation between the two countries after Israel’s purchase of training planes a few months ago from Italy rather than from South Korea

In Public Prayer Morsi Appeals to Allah to ‘Deal with the Jews’ (Video)

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

Egypt’s Channel 1 broadcast a video of Egyptian Cleric Futouh Abd Al-Nabi Mansour, Head of Religious Endowment of the Matrouh Governorate leading an Islamic prayer service attended by Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, during which he asked Allah to kill all the Jews and all of their allies around the world. Appearing earnest in prayer, Morsi sat cross-legged, eyes closed, open raised raised in front of him, listening and answering “amen” as Mansour led a large group of worshipers in the October 19 prayer.

Israel’s Elbit Wins $17.5 Million Boeing Contract

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

Defense electronics manufacturer and integrator Elbit Systems of America, established and based in Haifa, has announced that it has won a $17.5 million contract to redesign and upgrade the Apache Longbow (AH-64D Block III) mission processor for the Boeing Company.

IAF Kills Two Terrorists Preparing to Launch Rockets From Gaza

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

The Israel Air Force killed two terrorists preparing to launch rockets against Israeli civilians from Gaza.

January Elections Budget Approved in Israel

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

The Central Elections Commission approved a budget for the upcoming elections on Sunday.

Israeli Company Wins FDA Approval For Bone Cancer Treatment

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

Israeli med-tech company InSightec Image Guided Treatment has announced that it has been approved for US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarketing of its ExAblate targeted focused ultrasound treatment for the removal of bone tumors.

First Crisis for Yachimovich: Kibbutzim Threatening to Leave Labor

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

Should the Yacimovich proposal be accepted in a procedural vote at the party conference by the end of the month, it will guarantee both sectors only one Knesset seat, in place of the two seats which traditionally have gone to them. According to the kibbutz movement leadership, such a move may result in their abandoning the party with which they have been strongly identified over the years.

Rally Backing Jewish Community Held in Malmo

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

Malmo Mayor Ilmar Reepalu was among some 300 marchers who demonstrated in the Swedish city in support of the Jewish community.

Prime Minister’s Health Report

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

As he does every year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informs the public on the state of his health.

V’ten Tal Umatar Livracha Starting Tonight in Israel

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

As of tonight, which is Monday according to the secular calendar but already Tuesday (Yom Shlishi, the 7th of Cheshvan) in the Jewish calendar, Jews in Israel will start inserting the formal request for rain in the 9th blessing of the thrice-daily Amidah prayer. Thus will officially begin the rainy season in Israel, which will [...]

Jordan: We Stopped an al-Qaeda Plot against Western Diplomats and Commerce

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

The Jordanian General Intelligence Department has foiled a major terrorist plot which was in the planning and preliminary stages, according to the Petra news agency. The plot, by a group of 11 terrorists associated with Al Qaeda, was designed to target and carry out attacks against vital targets in Jordan including shopping centers, residential areas, diplomats and foreign nationals.

Awarta Arabs Return to Itamar, Site of the Fogel Massacre

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

The IDF escorted Arab olive harvesters from Awarta into the town of Itamar, Residents of the town of Awarta were responsible for the Fogel massacre in March 2011, and had previously used the olive harvest to survey the town ahead of the terror attack.

Mount of Olives Trees Are World’s Oldest

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

Tests conducted on olive trees on Jerusalem's historic Mount of Olives are the oldest known trees in the world, according to a study released on Friday conducted by the National Research Council of Italy Trees and Timber Institute.

Report: White House Has Secret Plan to Negotiate With Iran

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

“It’s not true that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks or any meeting after the American elections a National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said following the publication of a New York Times report saying the White House and Iran agreed to hold direct negotiations over its nuclear program after election day.

Hamas Releases Gilad Shalit Film

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

On the one-year anniversary of the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, Hamas has released a film describing the Israeli soldier's abduction in 2006.

Israeli Foreign Minister Replies to Condemnation of Jewish Growth

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman urged the European Union on Saturday to focus on its own problems and stay out of the local dispute between Arabs and Jews over the future of Judea, Samaria, and the rest of Israel.

Earthquake Drill Begins Alongside Joint US-Israel Military Exercise

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

Israel has begun nationwide earthquake and air-attack drills

Pro-Jewish Activists Drive in Solidarity with Southern Hebron

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

Tens of vehicles from across Israel set out in single file to show support and solidarity to the residents of the South Hebron Hills on Friday.

R. Shmuley and Rwandan FM Discuss Holocaust Denial and Israel

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

The meeting touched on how much Rwanda has progressed economically, agriculturally, and technologically, as well as on women’s rights in the 18 years since the 1994 ethnic cleansing of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda.

Noam Chomsky Visits Gaza

Posted on: October 21st, 2012

Professor Noam Chomsky, a Jewish professor of linguistics known for staunch pro-Palestinian rhetoric, visited Gaza on Thursday.