Elul 29, 5777, 9/20/2017
 Trump's Indonesia partner considers runnning for presidentTrump's Indonesian business partner considers running for president if 'no one else can fix the country's problems.'Fire on Indonesia tourist boat leaves 23 dead, dozens injuredEmergency teams rescue 200, bring 32 to hospitals after fire breaks out on Indonesia tourist boat. Death toll in Indonesian earthquake rises to 54Earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hits Indonesian island of Sumatra. Indonesia rejects Netanyahu's call for bilateral relationsIndonesian officials say the country stands firm in its support for a Palestinian state and will not have bilateral relations with Israel. Indonesia arrests 14 would-be jihadists, including childrenAuthorities stop more than a dozen people, including children, intending to join jihadist groups in Syria. Report: Israel blocks Indonesian foreign minister's visit to PAIndonesian FM prevented from visiting Ramallah, after president calls on Muslim states to unite to fight Israel. Muslim body calls for economic war on IsraelOIC summit vows 'settlement' boycott and full support for PA; in attendance was Abbas and Sudanese war criminal Omar al-Bashir. Indonesia: Muslim world must unite in support of PalestiniansPresident Joko Widodo tells Organization of Islamic Cooperation that organization is useless unless it fights Israel. Indonesian capital rocked by combined terror attacksAt least 14 terrorists carry out six bombing attacks, engage in firefights with police across the city. Source claims ISIS responsible. Why BDS can't winEurope cannot do without Israel. China has much respect for the Jewish state. And there is more. Australia warns: ISIS is eyeing Indonesia for 'caliphate'Australian Attorney-General warns ISIS is working to boost its presence in Indonesia, which would make it easier to attack Western targets. Jakarta hopes jaded jihadists can jinx ISISMeatball seller and others become disillusioned with ISIS's promises of riches - can they discourage Indonesia's growing terror problem? Flight Disappears Over Papua; 54 People on BoardSmall domestic aircraft vanishes during short-haul flight after losing contact with air traffic control. Indonesia Grants Israeli Badminton Player VisaWorld Jewish Congress welcomes news that Misha Zilberman, who represented Israel in the 2012 Olympics, will be allowed to play.Indonesia Holds Up Visa for Israeli Badminton PlayerIsraeli badminton player Misha Zilberman may miss championships in Indonesia after authorities fail to grant him a visa. Massive Volcano Strands Tourists in IndonesiaFive airports close in Indonesia during peak tourist season, leaving thousands of vacationers unable to leave. Over 100 Feared Dead in Indonesia Army Plane CrashHercules military plane crashes in provincial capital, with officials saying all 113 on board died likely in addition to others on ground. ISIS Chemical Weapon Attack - in Indonesia?Indonesian police say gas attack in Jakarta last month was the work of jihadists returning home from Syria. Indonesians Flock to Islamic State for 'Better Sharia Life'16 Indonesians, mostly women and children, arrested in Turkey on way to ISIS, after 16 others did the same - what is driving them?How Can the Largest Muslim State Stop Giving ISIS Terrorists?Indonesia is becoming a key source of ISIS fighters; a local think-tank says the state has been weak in fighting the phenomenon. Crashed AirAsia Flight's Black Boxes FoundPings from the crucial data recorder, cockpit voice recorder detected in the Java Sea in latest development of mysterious crash. Indonesia Asks Washington to Help Locate Missing PlaneIndonesia requests help from the United States to search for missing AirAsia jetliner which disappeared on Sunday.Indonesia Says Missing Plane Likely at Bottom of the SeaIndonesian authorities believe missing AirAsia jet is likely at the bottom of the sea, based on radar data from its last contact. Indonesia Denies Hamas Request for Representative OfficeDespite legislative support, Indonesia's government denied Hamas' request to open official office in Jakarta. Jerusalem is the '2016 Islamic Tourism Capital'PA official says Organization of Islamic Cooperation selected Jerusalem in international forum to 'break Israel's siege.' International Community Pledges $220 Million to PAJakarta conference for 'Palestinian refugees' sees huge donations to PA - but it is not enough for the UNRWA. Nazi-Themed Cafe Relents Amid International PressureOwner of Nazi-themed cafe in central Indonesia has agreed to close down shop after coming under a whirlwind of international pressure.Indonesian Police Arrest 11 Over Planned US Embassy AttackIndonesian police arrested 11 Islamic extremists who were allegedly planning an attack on the U.S. embassy in Jakarta. Huge Aftershocks Trigger Second Tsunami Alert in IndonesiaThree strong aftershocks have triggered a second tsunami warning for Indonesia after a massive earthquake struck the area. Giant Indonesia Quake Sparks Tsunami WarningsThe US Geological Survey has posted tsunami warnings following a giant 8.9 Richter scale earthquake off the coast of Indonesia. Indonesian Student to Ignite Another Jasmine Revolution?Could an Indonesian student ignite a second "Jasmine Revolution" after immolating himself in front of the presidential palace in Jakarta? Rambam Hospital Hosts Doctors from IndonesiaA special seminar at Haifa's Rambam Hospital has attracted doctors from all over the world, including from Muslim Indonesia.Indonesian Lynch Victim Gets Harsher Sentence than AssailantsA member of a minority Islamic sect who defended his comrades against an attempted lynch has drawn a heavier sentence than his assailantsTerrorist who Helped Plan Bali Attacks Extradited to IndonesiaUmar Patek, accused in Indonesia of playing a key role in the 2002 Bali bombings, extradited from Pakistan.Indonesia Unintimidated, Jails Islamic FirebrandIndonesia sentenced Islamic firebrand Abu Bakar Bashir to 15 years in jail and showed that it will not be intimidated by Islamists.Indonesian Man Plans to Celebrate Israeli IndependenceAn Indonesia man plans to celebrate Israel's Independence Day in Jakarta. Ten people to attend.Jewish Revival in Indonesia's Christian StrongholdA 19 meter tall Chanukah menorah stands bright on a mountain overlooking Manado, a Christian stronghold in the Muslim country of Indonesia. After Elections: Obama Reaches Out to Muslims AgainMuslim leaders skeptical as Obama makes speech in Indonesia and calls to improve U.S.-Muslim relations. 'Japanese Scapegoated Indonesia's Jews in WW2'Haifa University study on Japanese occupation of Indonesia finds tiny Jewish community was blamed for economic crisis, persecuted. Pe'er to Play in Bali, but Israeli Flag Not WelcomeIsraeli tennis star Shachar Pe'er has been granted a visa to an international tournament in Indonesia, but Israel's flag will not be welcome. |
