Elul 23, 5776, 9/26/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Defense/Security Report: US secretly agreed to waive Iran nuclear restrictionsUS, allies, secretly agreed to waive restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in order to lift economic sanctions. Soldier wounded by gunfire near Joseph's TombSoldier in moderate condition after being shot while escorting worshippers to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem. Former IDF general blasts 'occupation'"We are the champions of the occupation," charges Maj. Gen. (res.) Gadi Shamni, former head of the IDF Central Command. Liberman pushes clearing of minefield near Samarian townDefense Ministry to pay Palestinian Authority to clear Jordanian minefield near Jewish towns. Ethiopian MK: Police Chief's comments harm Ethiopian Jews'The Police Chief called me to explain his comments; I told him he should apologize and put an end to the story.' Watch: 'It's not a fair fight - and that's how we like it'US pilots explain how it feels to fly the new F-35 stealth fighter - which Israel is set to get in December. Defense Minister: 'Those comments? Never happened.'Liberman calls out a Channel 10 journalist over their claims that he point-blank refused to deal with Hamas for fallen soldier bodies. Police to patrol with residents of Judea-SamariaThe Binyamin council inaugurated a new "integrated policing" program, which will have locals patrolling together with police. Security forces raid radio station which incited against Israel"Alsanabel," famous for its calls for violent terror attacks, has finally been shut down. Danon: Time to expel Hezbollah from southern LebanonAs Security Council renews UNIFIL's mandate, Israeli Ambassador calls to expel Hezbollah from the area. Man accused of harboring Sarona terrorists releasedDistrict Court orders release of Bedouin accused of helping the terrorists who murdered four people in the Sarona Market in Tel Aviv. Four illegal Arab residents arrested at Ben Gurion airportFour Palestinian Authority Arabs living illegally in Israel broke for Terminal 3 when security ordered them to stop. Advah Biton attacks High Court easing rock-throwers' punishmentAdvah Biton, mother of Adele Biton who was murdered by rock-throwing terrorists, sharply criticized High Court easing of punishment. 'When I heard our soldier shooting, I breathed a sigh of relief'Ashi Horowitz, member of the Hevron emergency response team, testified today for the defense at the Elor Azariya trial in Yafo. 'Exchanging live terrorists for dead bodies is forbidden'In light of Defense Minister's comments against terrorists-for-bodies swap, "Machon Mishpatei Aretz" cited rabbinical opinion on the issue. Israel hands over terrorist's body to PAIn accordance with agreements about burying terrorists quickly, and after receiving guarantee from family, Israel returns terrorist's body IDF destroys house of terrorist who murdered Rabbi MarkIn accordance with the order of the Supreme Court, the house of the terrorist who murdered Rabbi Michael Mark was destroyed last night. Defense Minister: I will not deal with Hamas for dead bodiesIn private conversations leaked by Channel 10, the Defense Minister purportedly said he would not bring back Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul. Just testing: Soldier stabs another through bulletproof vestWhile testing their new bullet-proof vests, a soldier stabbed through his friend's jacket with a Leatherman, wounding him in the abdomen. Watch: Cops show children their daily livesIsrael Police organized an open house fair to give children the chance to play at being cop - and learn the importance of law enforcement. Supreme Court relaxes punishment for Arab rock-throwers"A proper balance must be maintained when dealing with the punishment of a minor." Defense Minister: Media has no right to condemn Azariya"Only the court has the power to convict." Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman argues against "terror-promoting" media. Haredi arms dealer to be extradited to US for Iran salesEli Cohen, a resident of Benyamina identifying with the Parmishlan hassidic sect, will be deported to the US for illegal weapons dealing. Ambulance driver in Hevron: 'I felt terrorist posed a threat'Presenting testimony for Elor Azariya's defense, an ambulance driver at the scene noted that he felt the terrorist was still a threat. Illegal Arab construction threatens Shavei ShomronArabs from village of Nakoura east of Shavei Shomron are conducting illegal construction work, endangering access road to the community. Lapid takes Sweden to task for skewed moral stanceLapid: If the Swedish foreign minister is concerned about human rights, she should focus on the whole Middle East - except for Israel. 'The prosecutor needs to get in touch with reality'In today's continuation of the Azariya trial, the Security Commander of Hevron took the stand, and he had strong words for the prosecutor. Bombed children of Sderot - confident soldiers of todaySderot merits a special kind of protection - their own children, now grown up and serving in their hometowns as soldiers of the IDF. Elor Azariya returns to courtThe Azariya trial continues today, with new testimonies expected over the week. Attempted terror attack in HevronTerrorist had planned stabbing attack against IDF soldiers in Hevron to avenge death of relative killed during stabbing attack. Terrorist shot dead in SamariaArab terrorist sprinted towards army position near Ofra in Samaria, was neutralized by IDF forces. Watch: Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot trains with IDFChief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot let a week-long divisional exercise which included the Armoured Corps, Air Force, and infantry. UN: Release our employee - who worked with HamasUN Ambassador Danny Danon: "Israel operates according to the law...we do not grant immunity to terrorists trying to harm our citizens." 14 arrested over Jerusalem car bomb casePolice have arrested 14 suspects in connection to the Jerusalem assassination attempt, are holding them on various drug and weapons charges. Agricultural Terror: Every night, at all timesFarmers complaining about daily burglaries and robberies find little help from police State capitulates to hunger striking terrorist's demandsBilal Kayed, who is hospitalized at Barzilai Hospital after hunger strike, reaches agreement with the Israeli authorities on his release. Police on heightened alert in the NegevSecurity forces deploy in the Negev area due to a security threat. At this stage there are no special instructions for local residents. Do administrative detentions prevent 'Jewish terror'?Att'y Itamar Ben Gvir rips Haaretz newspaper over claim that rise in administrative detention led to decrease in so-called 'Jewish terror'. Yisrael Beytenu MK: No more tolerance of terrorismLiberman confidant says 'rules of the game in Gaza have changed'. 13 Gaza Operation cases against IDF soldiers closedArmy prosecutor closes 13 cases against IDF soldiers, stemming from 2014 Gaza operation. Three soldiers indicted on looting charges. One wounded in Samaria terror attackSoldier wounded in stabbing attack near Samarian town of Yitzhar. Cop fined for attacking Samaria residentThe court ordered compensation of 13,000 shekels, after a cop refused to identify himself to a Binyamin security guard - and attacked him. Watch: IDF's new APC in actionNew 'Eitan' wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier is 'more protected, efficient, and affordable' than previous models in use by the IDF Police: Soldier who drew weapon in Akko acted in self-defenseAfter Arabs tried to push him and a family member to their deaths, police confirm the soldier drew his gun in self-defense. Watch: Israelis upgrade 'enemy weapon'Israeli firearm accessories manufacturer offers to upgrade and improve the AK-47, a weapon used in the past mainly by Israel's enemies President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza borderPresident Rivlin reviewed military operations in the Southern Command, and thanked the soldiers for their 'sophistication and power.' Large-scale operation against terrorist weapons productionThe IDF initiated a broadbased operation in Judea and Samaria against illegal weapons production plants which provide weapons for terrorists Conflict of interest in IDF tender for educating senior officersHartman Institute's involvement in educational initiatives together with the Defense Ministry may be tainted by conflict of interest. Forged Israeli document factory revealed in SamariaA factory for forged entrance permits to Israel was revealed yesterday in the Samarian village of Akrabeh. 'There was justification to open fire'Senior officers: Scene of terrorism in Hevron for which Azariya is indicted constituted a "crisis of command" by high-ranking officers. New commander for the Binyamin regionColonel Yuval Gaz was appointed on Monday as the regional brigade commander of the Binyamin region. 'Turkey'd best think twice before criticizing other militaries'Facing criticism from Turkey, Jerusalem responds: "We will continue to defend the citizens of Israel from rockets shot into our territory." Israel strikes SyriaAfter mortar fire landed in the Golan Heights, the Israeli Air Force struck back. Minister: Yemenite children files to be revealed by OctoberMinister "Tzachi" Hanegbi is reviewing files for declassification, as he works to bring the story of the stolen Yemenite to a close. 'Israel not looking for escalation with Gaza'After striking dozens of Hamas targets overnight in retaliation for rocket fire, senior army official says Israel looking to restore calm. Liberman signals: The rules of the game have changedAnalysis: The airstrikes in Gaza mark a change in the retaliation policy of the defense establishment. Israeli aircraft target Hamas infrastructures in GazaIAF aircraft strike several terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in response to attack on Sderot. |
