Chief Rabbinate’s Website Hacked

Posted on: September 24th, 2012

Arab hackers, hacked the Chief Rabbinate’s website tonight. Arab hackers have been attacking Israeli government and municipal websites all evening. They succeeded in changing the homepage on a few of them.

IDF Ready for Escalation in Judea in Samaria, says Central Command Head

Posted on: September 23rd, 2012

Despite relative stability, the IDF is bracing for possible escalation of violence in Judea and Samaria, Commander of the IDF Central Command, Major General Nitzan Alon, said at a recent Rosh Hashannah ceremony attended by community leaders and mayors from Judea and Samaria.

Deep Mourning for Hesder Yeshiva Soldier Killed in Clash with Terrorists

Posted on: September 23rd, 2012

His father said over Natanel's grave: "more than 20 years ago we had a baby. We picked the name Netanel (Hebrew: God-given) because we felt that God gave us a gift. We received a wonderful gift which we now return to the Creator of the world. We pray and beg that you will be the last of the fallen in the nation of Israel."

2 Dead in Car-Boar Accident

Posted on: September 23rd, 2012

2 dead in Shomron traffic accident caused by animals on a poorly lit road.

Mixed Gender IDF Battalion Thwarts Terrorist Attack on Egyptian Border – IDF Soldier Killed in Action

Posted on: September 21st, 2012

Large terror attack thwarted. An IDF soldier was killed.

Reports Of Syrian Maneuvers Prompt Israeli Military Concerns

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering a preemptive military strike against several Syrian chemical weapons storage depots and Scud missile sites. The goal is to prevent embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad from transferring the unconventional arsenal to Hizbullah or the Iranian Revolutionary Guards if Assad appears on the verge of being toppled from power by opposition forces.

Hebrew University Classes Go Online – Free

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

People interested in getting educated at the Hebrew University can now do so – for free.

Israeli Company Wins Tender to Build Milk Parlors for Belarus

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

An Israeli company has won a 12 million-euro tender with the Belarusian government to build 135 advanced cow milking parlors across the country.

Prisoner Exchanged for Gilad Shalit Returning to Prison

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

One of the 1,027 terrorists released last year in exchange for kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit will return to jail to finish his previously set term.

CNN No Longer Available in Israel

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

Satellite broadcaster YES announced Wednesday that CNN broadcasts will no longer be available after December 31.

IDF Thwarts Attack on Israel’s Home Front

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

IDF – Israel Securities Authority target terrorists affiliated with the Defenders of al-Aqsa in the Gaza Strip who were in the final stages of planning another attack against Israeli civilians

IDF Holds Surprise Exercise Testing Preparedness

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

On Wednesday morning, following an order of Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, the IDF conducted a surprise exercise to test the preparedness and capabilities of a number of units, with a special focus on the artillery and air force.

Google Hearts Israeli Settlements

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

Residents of the town of Ginot Shomron (in the Shomron) are excited today as the Google Earth Camera Car has been driving around their neighborhood taking photos for Google Street View. (Picture coming soon)

5,000 Housing Unit Lots for Sale Across Israel

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

The Ministry of Housing and Construction and the Israel Land Authority have announced that land will be market across the country for 5,000 housing units. The Housing Ministry said it hopes to bring the total number of new housing units to 35,000, as it did in 2010 and 2011.

Shekel Up Against Dollar Post-Rosh Hashanah

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

The shekel strengthened against the dollar and euro in trading after the Rosh Hashana holiday. Tel Aviv’s foreign currency exchange market was closed Monday and Tuesday for the Jewish New Year.

AIPAC Praises Obama Prior to Holiday

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

As America’s election day approaches, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), issued a statement thanking President Obama for his support of Israel.

Son of PM Yitzhak Shamir Enters Politics

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

Yair Shamir, son of former prime minister Yitzhak Shamir, will be entering the political arena under the banner of the Yisrael Beytenu party.

Ayatollah Launches Submarine as US Conducts Gulf Exercise

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

Tensions between the US and Iran increased Tuesday, as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei order the launch of a Tareq-901 submarine and a Sahand navy destroyer into the Persian Gulf Iran as US and allied navies held drills there to practice keeping shipping lanes open.

Infiltration Attempt into Maaleh Shomron

Posted on: September 18th, 2012

On Tuesday evening, security forces discovered that the security fence of Maaleh Shomron was cut open on the west side, which faces the (hostile) Arab village of Azun. Maaleh Shomron is just west of Ginot Shomron (see the map in the attached photo). Rapid Response Teams in Maaleh Shomron and Ginot Shomron were called up, [...]

Exaggerated Reports of Terrorist Incursion into Ginot Shomron

Posted on: September 18th, 2012

Various news sources are reporting that a terrorist with a knife was captured while trying to squeeze under the fence into the town of Ginot Shomron around 6:30 PM on Tuesday. The story is exaggerated. A Palestinian youth who had a knife and a slingshot was questioned as he was hiking along Nachal Kana, a stream [...]