Israeli Medical Smartphone Spreading Freedom, Happiness, Around the World

Posted on: September 6th, 2012

Israeli scientific breakthroughs are restoring freedom and ease to the lives of millions of patients throughout the world. The latest: a smartphone to measure your vital signs and help manage chronic diseases, a discovery which may restore speech to the paralyzed and disabled, and a possible cure for severe depression for those with no options left.

Israeli, Palestinian Stopped in Self-Immolation Attempts

Posted on: September 6th, 2012

Police prevented an Israeli man and a Palestinian man from setting themselves on fire.

“Israel’s Capital” Lingo Re-Added to Democratic Party Platform

Posted on: September 6th, 2012

At President Obama's behest, and to boos from some delegates, Democrats on Wednesday night inserted a few lines into their party platform affirming Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

U.S., Israeli Officials Blast Media Reports Claiming Obama-Netanyahu Rift

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

JERUSALEM – White House and Israeli government officials criticized Israel’s Yediot Aharonot newspaper for publishing what they described as two patently false stories during the past week.

Some Love Lost: Dems Drop ‘Special Relationship’ Language from 2012 Platform

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

Also missing is what had been a solid commitment to isolate Hamas. Instead, the only pre-conditions imposed are the same for all Arabs in the area - "we will insist that any Palestinian partner must recognize Israel's right to exist [not to exist as a Jewish State, just to exist], reject violence, and adhere to existing agreements." That's it. There have also been changes regarding Israel between the 2008 Republican Party Platform and the one just passed in Tampa at last week's Republican Party Convention - and those appear to be more favorable to Israel.

African Migrants Stuck at Egypt-Israel Border

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

A group of some 20 African migrants is trapped between Israel's border fence with Egypt and Israeli soldiers who have been ordered not to let them in.

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Democratic Platform Omits Language on Jerusalem, Notes Iran Military Option

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

The 2012 Democratic Party platform omits language recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and suggests that military force is "on the table" as an option for addressing the Iranian nuclear issue.

Western Wall is Just Fine, Test of its Stability Shows

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

The Western Wall checked out fine in a test of its stability by engineers.

Right Furious over Barak’s Decision Not to Decide on Ariel University

Posted on: September 3rd, 2012

Last night, Defense Minsiter Ehud Barak decided that Nitzan Allon, head of the IDF Central Command, will not sign his approval for Ariel University to be recognized as a fully accredited university. This decision brought about a very angry reaction from right wing government factions.

Gush Katif Refugees to Netanyahu: At Least Don’t Destroy the Migron Synagogue

Posted on: September 3rd, 2012

A committee of expelled Gush Katif residents approached Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday requesting that he prevent the destruction of the synagogue and mikvah of the Migron settlement, which was evacuated.

Plans Underway, Experts Convened, to Revolutionize Jerusalem by the Year 5800 (2039)

Posted on: September 3rd, 2012

The sale of a 185-room hotel at the entrance of Jerusalem on August 16 was not just a 17.5 million dollar real estate acquisition by Australian multi-millionaire Kevin Bermeister, but one investment in a broader and more calculated strategy to make Jerusalem a global tourism capital. Up next: a subway system servicing the Old City and a Jerusalem International Airport in the nearby desert.

Forced Evacuation of Migron Completed

Posted on: September 2nd, 2012

Following the High Court of Justice's ruling from last week, the residents of the community of Migron, in the Benyamin region, were forcibly removed from their homes this morning. Large police forces arrived at the community early this morning, knocking on doors and serving the residents a court order to evacuate their homes. A few families offered passive resistance, but most of the fifty families left on their own accord.

Arabs Poison Jewish Family in “Nationalist” Attack

Posted on: September 2nd, 2012

Police uncovered attempt to poison and kill a Jewish family in Raanana in what they are calling a criminal/nationalist attack.

Maariv Goes Digital

Posted on: September 2nd, 2012

It’s official. The 64 year old Israeli newspaper Maariv is officially stopping its daily print edition and will go digital only, with a printed edition only on the weekends.  

Some Residents Have Barricaded Themselves, But Migron Evacuation Is Proceeding as Planned

Posted on: September 2nd, 2012

After the Supreme Court finally ordered to evacuate the residents of the Judea and Samaria village of Migron from their homes by September 4, some families have begun on Saturday night to leave their homes voluntarily. For the first time since the court's decision, dozens of police officers and IDF soldiers have moved into the community. The soldiers arrived before dawn and blocked the village entrance. Some residents have barricaded themselves in their homes and refuse to leave.

Tunisian Spring Is Turning Into a Jewish Winter

Posted on: September 1st, 2012

With the new legislation being proposed in the Islamist Ennahda led government, Tunisian Jews may need to rethink their loyalty to a country that clearly no longer wants them. The Tunisian Parliament is working to pass a law that will prohibit the import of religious books, kosher food, and even visitors from Israel.

Police Release All Jewish Boys Accused of Firebombing Arab Cab, No Charges Filed

Posted on: August 31st, 2012

The last of the youths detained in the fire bomb (Molotov cocktail) case have been released. Honenu attorney David HaLevi stated: “The detention was superfluous and meaningless. The release proves it.” This morning, without a court deliberation, the remaining two minors from Bat Ayin detained on suspicion of involvement with the fire bomb incident in [...]

IDF New Guidelines for Drafting and Integrating Haredim Includes Interaction with Women

Posted on: August 31st, 2012

As a result of the change in the law, the IDF is putting together a number of subtracts specifically for Haredim, though no new “Haredi Only” divisions or brigades will be created. Some of the units have women serving in them, and the IDF says the role of women will not be negatively impacted by the introduction of Haredim who prefer not to interact socially with women beyond what is allowed by their community's mores.

Flying Back to the US? Better Ask your Accountant First, You Could Get Arrested

Posted on: August 31st, 2012

U.S. taxpayers traveling to the United States with unpaid U.S. tax assessments can be detained at the border, questioned, and flagged for follow-up enforcement. If a taxpayer has an unpaid tax liability and is subject to a resulting Notice of Federal Tax Lien, the IRS may submit identifying taxpayer information to the Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS), a database maintained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Remaining Bat Ayin Minors to be Released From Police Custody

Posted on: August 30th, 2012

Honenu, the Israeli legal rights and aid organization announced that the two remaining minors from Bat Ayin who were arrested by police on suspicion of being involved in the August 16th firebomb attack on the Arab taxi will be released on Friday morning.