Italian PM: Israel’s Security is Europe’s Security”

Posted on: October 28th, 2012

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti stood behind Europe’s imposition of sanctions against Iran, saying they are “inflicting pain” against the country which has chosen to continue with its nuclear program rather than put an end to international critique and ostracism. Speaking during a visit to Jerusalem alongside Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Monti said “Israel’s security […]

Maariv: Iran Said ‘No’ to Obama’s Plea for Reconciliation

Posted on: October 28th, 2012

A few months after he had been elected, President Barack Obama attempted to renew on a gradual basis U.S. diplomatic relations with Iran.

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Al-Ahram: The Jews Caught a Fat Fish with Morsi’s Hate Video

Posted on: October 25th, 2012

In his daily column, Al-Ahram's Dr. Osama Al-Ghazali Harb referred to a MEMRI TV clip showing Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi at a Friday prayers, October 19, nodding his head and answering "amen" as the preacher curses "the Jews." According to Harb, the clip was an embarrassment for Morsi, who must reconcile his commitment to the peace agreement with Israel and the fact that he, basically, would like to wipe out Israel. Watch the clip and read excerpts from the Harb article, published by MEMRI.

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Hamas PM: Qatar Emir Visit Breaks Gaza Siege

Posted on: October 24th, 2012

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was the first head of state to enter Gaza since Hams took over, back in 1999.

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.

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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.

Protests in Jordan Against King

Posted on: October 19th, 2012

Friday – A few hundred people have begun protesting in Jordan’s capital against King Abdullah. On Friday, October 5th, 15,000 Islamist protested in Amman demanding regime reform, after the king dissolved the parliment. Jordan’s Islamist have strong support among Jordan’s Palestinian majority, who have very limited representation in the government.

Why We Stay Away from the Interfaith Roundtable

Posted on: October 19th, 2012

Sometimes, only a period of separation will save a troubled marriage. That is why the Simon Wiesenthal Center and other Jewish groups are pulling out of the Christian-Jewish Roundtable. Fifteen liberal Protestant leaders, including those of the Presbyterian, Lutheran and Methodist denominations, chose the Jewish High Holiday season to urge Congress to curtail U.S. aid to Israel.

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Israel Authorizes Sale of Water Purification Tabs for Syria

Posted on: October 18th, 2012

Israel’s Finance Ministry has authorized the sale of water purification tablets to Syria by Israel Chemicals.

Israel, US to Conduct Biggest-Ever Military Drill

Posted on: October 18th, 2012

The United States and Israel will conduct their largest-ever joint missile defense exercise this month, making a display of solidarity as the international rift over how to deal with Iran’s nuclear program grows.

Netanyahu Says Israel May Use Military Option to Protect Syrian Bio-Chem Weapons

Posted on: October 17th, 2012

“Israel will do everything it takes to ensure Syria’s chemical weapons do not fall into the hands of terrorist organizations — and if such a situation arises, then Israel will weigh a military option,” Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told a group of European ambassadors in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

Report: Iran Planning Massive Oil Spill in Strait of Hormuz

Posted on: October 15th, 2012

Iran may purposefully contaminate the waters of the Strait of Hormuz by performing an oil spill, according to a report in the German weekly Der Spiegel on Sunday.

EU Sanctions Against Iran Up for Increase, Sweden Objects

Posted on: October 15th, 2012

Because of concern for scuttling a major telecommunications deal with Iran, Sweden will oppose any additional sanctions by the European Union against the country, according to a report in Haaretz.

IDF on High Alert Along Egyptian Border

Posted on: October 15th, 2012

IDF on high alert along Egyptian border as reports of a new attack on the Egyptian military surface.

Shariah Card: Charge Your Way to Mecca

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

Users of a Shariah-compliant credit card from the United Arab Emirates can charge their purchases according to Islamic law, direct their prayers toward Mecca, and even put a little aside for the Hajj.

Yaalon: Barak Using Govt. to Promote Own Agenda, Defying PM’s Orders

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

“Barak gave preference to political considerations over national ones," Yaalon charged, appearing at the "Shabbat Culture" event in Ramat Gan. "He pulled us up a tree, and at the last minute presented himself as a moderate and ran away.” The Defense Minister’s Independence Party reacted to Yaalon's accusations saying that “the Likud primaries are forcing Yaalon to come up with pathetic statements.”

BBC Airing Two Shows on Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries

Posted on: October 14th, 2012

This two-part series tells the story of Jewish exodus – a story of dispossession and torn identities in one of the most hotly-debated chapters of history in the Middle East – and how the remaining diasporas are surviving in hostile Arab countries.

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Iran Surrogates Test Israel’s Military Resolve

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

JERUSALEM – As high-ranking American military commanders arrived in Israel this week in advance of the forthcoming Austere Challenge 12 drill with IDF units, Israel’s military resolve was tested by Iranian proxy militias in Gaza and Lebanon during the recent Sukkot and Simchat Torah holidays.

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Russia, Syria Blast Turkey for Forcing Plane Landing to Search for Arms

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

Relations between Russia and Turkey have been strained by the forced landing of a Syrian passenger plane which Turkey said it need to inspect for smuggled military equipment.

Nasrallah to Discuss Drone Over Israel on TV on Thursday

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

Hizbullah Chief Hassan Nasrallah will discuss rumors of a Lebanese drone over Israel in a televised appearance on Thursday, according to Lebanese daily Naharnet.