Israelis Warned ‘Don’t Go Back to Egypt for Passover’

Posted on: March 21st, 2013

Every year, a few thousand Israelis think there is nothing better to do on Passover but to celebrate the Exodus from Egypt by going back there, apparently thinking that terror is better then slavery.

The Trick Up Obama’s Sleeve Is an ‘Unannounced’ Freeze

Posted on: March 21st, 2013

Skeptics who did not believe that Obama would not come with a game plan to force Israel back into talks on PA terms may be right. The NY Times reports that Abbas will accept an “unannounced” settlement freeze.

Abbas’ Gift to US: A ‘Childish” Portrait of Obama and Lincoln

Posted on: March 21st, 2013

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas gave visiting President Barack Obama a portrait of his guest with Abraham Lincoln, the quality of which was panned in a Tweet published by the Bethlehem-based Ma’an news agency. “Oh. My. Lord what is that gift Abbas just gave Obama? Is that a painting of Obama and Lincoln? Looks like [...]

Abbas Reportedly Will Accept ‘Unannounced’ Settlement Freeze

Posted on: March 21st, 2013

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas supposedly is willing to accept an unannounced freeze on building by Jews in Judea and Samaria in order to pave the way for a return to talks with Israel, according to The New York Times. The newspaper more often than not follows the Obama administration policy line and serves as [...]

Here Is What Obama Won’t See in Ramallah

Posted on: March 21st, 2013

President Barack Obama’s helicopter touched down in Ramallah Palestinian Authority headquarters shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday, preventing him from seeing the “unwelcome” signs that were posted in the area. President Obama immediately began discussions with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas after an extremely brief welcoming ceremony. Signs that Obama did not see, according to the Bethlehem-based [...]

NY Times: Iron Dome Not Nearly as Effective as Claimed

Posted on: March 21st, 2013

According to the critics, those explosions in the sky we've watched on You Tube, hailed as evidence of success, were, in most cases, just "interceptor warheads blowing up."

Hebron ‘We Have a Dram’ March Culminates in Attack on Local Jew

Posted on: March 21st, 2013

Some of the people were wearing masks with pictures of Obama on them. Most of the pushing and shoving centered around a banner sign they were carrying.

While Obama’s on Tour, Congress Sends Tough Love to PA

Posted on: March 21st, 2013

This proposed legislation requires several things of the Palestinian Authority without which it will not receive certain U.S. benefits including significant financial aid and the privilege of being referred to as anything other than "the areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority."

Obama Fudges Facts on PA Terror and Israeli Security

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

Obama uttered ominous hints that he continues to whitewash terror to advance the “peace process.” The president laid the groundwork for telling Israelis what is best for them when he speaks tomorrow.

Kippa Man Settles Lawsuits over Spider-Man and Batman

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

A Jerusalem shop settled out of court with two comic book companies that charged it sells unlicensed kippas bearing the images of Superman and Spider-Man. Avi Binyamin, owner of the Kippa Man store on Ben Yehuda Street in central Jerusalem, will pay Marvel Comics and Warner Brothers $17,000 each for the unauthorized use of their [...]

Abbas Mulls Getting Rid of Fayyad

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is thinking of getting rid of Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and instead appointing an economist to form a new government, a Palestinian official told Chinese news agency Xinhua Wednesday. Fayyad also is knowledgeable about economics, having taught the subject in Jordan. He also earned a Masters in Business Administration at St. [...]

IDF Provides Medical Aid to Four Wounded Syrians

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

Four wounded Syrians arrived at the Israeli-Syrian border Tuesday and received medical treatment on site from Israeli soldiers, the IDF website reported. Two of the casualties were treated adjacent to the border fence and were returned to Syria afterwards. Due to the severity of their injuries, two of the Syrians were transferred to Israeli hospitals [...]

As Islamic Groups Replace Traditional Foes, Israel Faces Long-Term Border Instability

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

HERZLIYA, Israel – Three weeks ago, militants in Gaza landed a rocket near the Israeli city of Ashkelon.

Obama Limo Towed Away after Wrong ‘Fill’er Up’

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

When nothing can go wrong, something usually does. Everything was carefully planned for Obama’s visit – except for the man who put the wrong kind of gasoline in Obama’s limo.

Scottish Council Vows to Boycott Israel

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

A county council in Scotland has expressed its support for boycotting Israel. Clackmananshire County Council, the smallest local authority in Scotland, passed a motion in which it resolved to “resist, insofar as legislative considerations permit, any action that gives political or economic support to the State of Israel.” The motion, passed last week without opposition [...]

Peres Thumps the Bible for Obama

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

President Shimon Peres put an emphasis on the Bible and its importance to the United States as well as Israel in his welcoming speech to President Barack Obama at Ben Gurion Airport shortly after noon Israeli time Wednesday. “In a few minutes, you will be on your way to Jerusalem. Our ancient capital. The cradle [...]

Obama Goofs Up on Hand-Over-Heart During Anthems

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

President Barack Obama began chatting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu as the Israeli Army band played The Star Spangled Banner at the welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday before remembering to put his hand over his heart. Netanyahu also turned to Obama with a few words beforehand, and it appeared that the two leaders [...]

PA Daily’s ‘Welcome Obama’ Op-Ed: Hitler Greater than Roosevelt

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

The Palestinian Authority reaches new depths of anti-American vulgarity on the eve of Obama’s visit with its official daily praising Hitler and condemning “lies” that Muslims were behind 9/11.

Two Cities Rife with Tension, as Protesters Clash with Police

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

U.S. officials have labored in recent weeks to lower expectations about the revival of the peace talks.

Two Jerusalem Hotels Buzzing with Pre-Obama Rush

Posted on: March 20th, 2013

In addition to providing impeccable services to the hundreds of dignitaries and members of the press, both hotels have also had to contend with the food limitations of next week's Passover holiday.