Three Critically Injured in Herziliya Fire

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

On Wednesday evening, a fire broke out in the Spa Center near Herzliya’s Arena Mall which is in the Marina area. Five people were trapped in the building and rescued by firefighters. Three of the people rescued are in critical condition. Firefighters now have the fire under control.

Israel-China Company Produces First Car, Qoros GQ3

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

An industrial partnership between Chinese auto manufacturer Chery and the Israel Corporation – Qoros Auto Company – has manufactured its first automobile for market, the upscale compact sedan Qoros GQ3.

Suicide Bomber Detonates Outside US Afghan Base

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

A suicide bomber detonated himself on Wednesday near the US army base Camp Chapman in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least three Afghans and injuring more.

Released by Censors: Men Arrested for Plotting to Kidnap Israeli Soldier

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

Israel’s internal security service has arrested ten Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorists for plotting to kidnap Israelis, according to a report by the AFP.

New National Health Basket Adds 88 Medicines and Treatments Covered by Insurance

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

New National Health Basket Adds 88 Medicines and Treatments Covered by Insurance

IDF Ditching US’s M-16, Going Blue and White

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

The IDF, defenders of the Jewish state and flag, are finally going blue and white.

Professor Gideon Dagan Awarded Israel Prize

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

Professor Gideon Dagan, 80, professor Emeritus of Hydrology at the School of Mechanical Engineering in Tel Aviv University, was named the recipient of the Israel Prize in the field of Earth and Atmosphere Science for 2012 for his work in the field of hydraulics.

Likud-Beytenu To Pay Fine to HaBayit HaYehudi

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

Likud-Beytenu punished for bad behavior, while inadvertently helping HaBayit HaYehudi again.

Wednesday’s Poll: Bennett Gets 15 Seats at Likud’s Expense

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

Bennett benefited from the attacks on him.

Haredi Union Ousts Accused Rabbi’s London Shul

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

Britain’s Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations reportedly has severed ties with a synagogue whose rabbi has been accused of inappropriate conduct with women. To date, no official charge has been filed with the police in this case. The British-Jewish umbrella organization took the extraordinary move on Monday by publishing a letter that said that Rabbi [...]

Ostreicher: Bolivian Jews too Fearful to Help

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

New York businessman Jacob Ostreicher said in an interview with Bolivian media that the reaction by the country’s Jewish community to his jailing was “quite disappointing.” Ostreicher, who had been jailed in Bolivia without charges for 18 months, said he believes the Jewish community is afraid of the government. “To be honest with you, the Jewish [...]

Jerusalem building committee approves 1,200 apartments in Gilo

Posted on: December 26th, 2012

A Jerusalem building committee has approved the construction of more than 1,200 apartments in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem. Gilo is located in southern Jerusalem, beyond the pre-1967 Israeli borders and is considered a settlement by the international community. The approval late Monday by the Jerusalem District Planning and Building Committee comes less than a [...]

Israeli Extradited from US Sentenced for Tax Evasion

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

A contractor who became the first Israeli to be extradited from the United States to Israel for tax evasion was sentenced to prison. Aharon Barashi, who was extradited from the U.S. last week, was sentenced Tuesday by the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court to 30 months in prison. He will also pay a nearly $16,000 fine. Barashi [...]

‘Odd Couple’ Star Jack Klugman Dies

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

Actor Jack Klugman, who made up the sloppy half of the popular “Odd Couple,” has died. Klugman, who also starred in the original film version of “12 Angry Men,” died Monday at his home in Northridge, Calif. Klugman won two Emmy awards for his portrayal of New York sportswriter Oscar Madison. He went on to [...]

In Rare Report Criticizing Hamas: HRW condemns Hamas for War Crimes

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

Human Rights Watch (HRW), one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending human rights, released a report Monday, condemning the Hamas rulers of Gaza for War Crimes. During a released statement on their website, the human rights organization condemned not only the launching of some 1500 rockets at Israelis, with 800 hitting Israeli [...]

Egyptian Blogger Breaks Taboos About Israel

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

Described as a peace-building mission, Sanad’s visit to the Holy Land sparked a myriad responses.

Worcester, Mass. Yeshiva Seized by IRS Up for Auction as Illustrious Long-Time Leader Takes Ill

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

Over the past ten years, the IRS has been unable to get the yeshiva to turn over payroll taxes for its 30 or so employees.

Turkey to Allow Israeli Participation in Non-Military NATO Activities

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

Turkey has agreed to allow Israel to participate in non-military NATO activities in the coming year. The country still objects to Israel taking part in joint military exercises, however, a Turkish official told Reuters Monday. Turkey has prevented Israel from participating in such NATO activities since May 31, 2010, when nine Turkish citizens died when [...]

Congress to Obama: Time to Punish Arabs for Blowing Up Oslo and Blowing Off the US

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

In a letter circulated to members of Congress by the PLO Envoy, Aerikat sought to dissuade Congress from responding to the PA provocation.

Liberman Done In by Former Deputy

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

New information appears to be making things a lot worse for the former FM.