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Terrorist attacks shake central Jerusalem despite tighter security

Terrorist attacks shake central Jerusalem despite tighter security

Two weeks of bloodshed continue Wednesday with two attacks by Palestinians on Israelis.   Despite a security cabinet decision to set up checkpoints outside volatile Arab… Read More ›

Israeli NGO charges US union over BDS efforts

Israeli NGO charges US union over BDS efforts

The complaint was filed against United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) by attorneys David Abrams of New York and Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, Shurat… Read More ›

In European coverage of Israel, confusion over who is attacking whom

In European coverage of Israel, confusion over who is attacking whom

Some news outlets have shown skewed footage of stabbing incidents, misrepresented facts in articles   JTA — At an Israeli bus station, several uniformed officers… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Israel Approves To Seal Off Parts Of Arab Areas In Jerusalem, Revoking Residency

Jerusalem – Israel Approves To Seal Off Parts Of Arab Areas In Jerusalem, Revoking Residency

  Jerusalem – Israel’s security cabinet on Tuesday night authorized a series of measures to boost security in Jerusalem and thwart would-be attacks, in an… Read More ›

Jerusalem hospital treats terror victims and terrorists

Jerusalem hospital treats terror victims and terrorists

  AP — As a wave of violence sweeps across Jerusalem, victims and perpetrators are often surprised to be reunited — at each other’s bedside… Read More ›

Cabinet steps up security measures as PM vows to defeat terror wave

Cabinet steps up security measures as PM vows to defeat terror wave

IDF to bolster police in city centers and surround East Jerusalem neighborhoods, terrorists’ homes to be demolished and families’ residency revoked   Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

US condemns Palestinian terror; UN chief laments Israeli ‘excessive force’

US condemns Palestinian terror; UN chief laments Israeli ‘excessive force’

Mixed reactions from world leaders as deadly attacks kill 3 Israelis   The Obama administration issued a strong condemnation of Palestinian incitement and assaults against… Read More ›

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff set to visit Israel for first time

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff set to visit Israel for first time

General Joseph Dunford expected to hold discussions on regional security and an expanded US aid package to Israel. General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the US… Read More ›

IDF strategy for the Third Intifada

IDF strategy for the Third Intifada

Military simulates incidents spinning out of control and sparking a wider conflagration, and has established a number of principles in the event of an all-out… Read More ›

Government boosts security in cities

Government boosts security in cities

Cabinet approves use of non-combat soldiers to protect public transportation; temporary checkpoints around East Jerusalem likely. The Cabinet on Tuesday approved Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz’s… Read More ›

Pattern of dealing with Palestinians now based on field executions, unfair trials’

Pattern of dealing with Palestinians now based on field executions, unfair trials’

Palestinian Authority seeks international probe of Israeli killings of terrorists.   Accusing Israel of carrying out “field executions” against Palestinians who carry out terrorist attacks,… Read More ›

US State Department unclear on Israeli intentions for Temple Mount

US State Department unclear on Israeli intentions for Temple Mount

Kerry tells PM to hold status quo ‘in word and in deed.’   WASHINGTON – US officials on Tuesday declined to take sides in a debate… Read More ›

Kerry links wave of terrorism in Israel to settlement activity

Kerry links wave of terrorism in Israel to settlement activity

US secretary of state plans visit to Israel in the near future.   WASHINGTON — A “massive increase in settlements” built by Israel in recent… Read More ›

Joint List’s Odeh calls on Arabs to mobilize for successful strike Tuesday

Joint List’s Odeh calls on Arabs to mobilize for successful strike Tuesday

The Arab Higher Monitoring Committee decided on the strike and protest, which will shut businesses and schools.   Joint List chairman Ayman Odeh said at… Read More ›

Knesset advances tougher punishments for stone throwers

Knesset advances tougher punishments for stone throwers

Lawmakers vote 42-11 in favor of bill that would up minimum sentence and slap hefty fines on people convicted in attacks   The Knesset on… Read More ›

Lions’ Gate stabber named as East Jerusalem teen

Lions’ Gate stabber named as East Jerusalem teen

Jabel Mukaber resident Mustafa Khatieb, 17, shot to death; his target, a Border Police officer, protected by vest   A teenager from the East Jerusalem… Read More ›

Jerusalem businesses feel terror crunch

Jerusalem businesses feel terror crunch

Business owners report fifty percent drop in revenue; City councilwoman turns to Netanyahu to request immediate assistance. The series of attacks in Jerusalem have badly… Read More ›

Terrorist attempts to snatch soldier’s gun on bus, shot dead

Terrorist attempts to snatch soldier’s gun on bus, shot dead

In fourth attack in Jerusalem in a day, assailant tries to choke soldier, then stabs him, before passenger tries to overpower him and police shoot… Read More ›

Southern Command attempts to contain border clashes without use of live fire

Southern Command attempts to contain border clashes without use of live fire

IDF units fire tear gas at Gazan rioters who crossed border fence.   A group of Gazan rioters approached the security fence from the center… Read More ›

Erdan: Government must express its sovereignty in Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem

Erdan: Government must express its sovereignty in Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem

Knesset works on increasing penalties for acts of terrorism; MK Zahalka removed from meeting   Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan called Monday for the public… Read More ›