Sivan 8, 5778, 5/22/2018
Politics & Gov Arabs Want to Keep Building Jewish Towns in Judea and SamariaA recent poll has revealed that the majority of Arabs oppose the PA prohibition against building Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria. Turkey, IHH on the DefenseTurkey and IHH on the defense. US papers, including the Washington Post, New York Times and Wall St. Journal blame them for the flotilla clash. Egyptian Lawyers to File Suit Against IsraelEgyptian Bar Association begins collecting material to sue Israel in the International Court of Justice regarding the Gaza-bound flotilla. Obama told Netanyahu: Go Home, Don't Explain From HereWhy didn't Netanyahu stay in US? It turns out Obama didn’t want him to use the White House as a stage to present Israel’s side of the story. Israel and UAE: Diamonds are the Region's Best FriendsIsrael's diamond industry is accomplishing what decades of diplomacy has not -- a quiet agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Government Rejects Law that would Stifle 'Yisrael HaYom' PaperBill proposed by MK Solodkin was intended to block the freebie newspaper, which is not anti-government and threatens to doom veteran papers. Obama Advisor: Warm Words for Saudi Arabia, Hizbullah, Al-QudsJohn Brennan, top US Homeland Security, official, calls Jerusalem “Al-Quds,” praises Saudi religious tolerance, and is encouraging of Hizbullah.Conservative David Cameron is UK's New Prime MinisterThe UK woke up to a new prime minister on Wednesday: Conservative leader David Cameron leads Britain, with Lib-Dem leader Nick Clegg as his deputy. Obama Calls Abbas, Sets Ground RulesObama put Abbas on equal footing with Netanyahu, phoning him, setting ground rules for “proximity talks” and inviting him to the White House.Arab MK Tried to Stymie Israel’s Acceptance into OECDThe Chairman of the Israeli-Arab “Balad” party, MK Jamal Zekhalke, wrote to the head of the (OECD), asking him not to admit Israel into the body. Lieberman to Ignore Planned Arab Med Summit BoycottEgypt and Syria may boycott the Med Summit in Spain Tuesday, but Foreign Minister Lieberman says he will attend. “”It’s their problem.” Police May Ban Part of Old City from Jerusalem Day ParadeThe police are considering closing off two of the Old City gates to Jews during the annual Jerusalem Day parade in two weeks. Court Hints It Will Nix Bid to Destroy Gush Etzion CommunityThe High Court hinted that it will reject a plea to destroy a Gush Etzion community before the government decides if the land is not Arab-owned. 'Break the Silence' Speaker: Obama's 'Alice-in-Wonderland' Gov'tA former NY governor's aide tells INN Obama has made the biggest miscalculation in US-Israel ties. "Break the Silence Rally" takes place Sunday.Britain's Conservative Candidate Appeals to Jewish VoteBritain's Conservative party candidate is hoping to persuade Jews to support his bid to become the country's next prime minister. Olmert Prime Suspect in Holyland Apartment Bribe CaseThe police and courts took the wraps off the Holyland apartment bribery case and revealed that Ehud Olmert is the number one suspect. Paris Honors Ben-Gurion, Mayor Praises IsraelPresident Peres and Paris Mayor Delanoe dedicated the new Ben Gurion Promenade in Paris, on the banks of the Seine, near the Eiffel Tower. Spain Drops Charges Against Israel for Terrorist LiquidationSpain’s Supreme Court has closed the investigation against Israeli generals regarding bombing death of top Hamas terrorist Salah Shehada in 2002. Obama ‘Can’t Force’ Peace; Poll Results Back NetanyahuObama admits he can’t force peace on PA and Israel as poll shows solid opposition to an imposed peace. A shift in gears or calm before the storm? Police Come in Force to Destroy Efrat PatioSome 50 special unit policemen burst into a yard in Efrat to destroy a patio poured in violation of the Jewish construction freeze. 76 Senators Sign Letter of Support for IsraelMore than 3/4 of the US Senate sent a strong letter of support for Israel to Secretary Clinton, implying criticism of the Obama administration. Netanyahu: Barzilai Emergency Room Won't Be RelocatedUTJ wanted fortified ER built at different location because of ancient graves found beneath the intended site. Smoke or Fire? US Denies ‘Final Status ‘PlanZbigniew Brzezinski advised Obama to present his own “final status” plan for a PA state. Obama said little. Where there is smoke, there is fire? Jordan Wants a Piece of Jerusalem, TooJordanian Minister of Religions says the kingdom has not waived sovereignty over the Temple Mount. Abbas Urged Israel to Topple Hamas in Cast Lead, Says LiebermanForeign Minister Lieberman: Abbas asked Israel to topple Hamas during Cast Lead and then blamed Israel for war crimes. “Is that a partner?” PA Negotiator Erekat Accuses Netanyahu of Inciting ArabsChief PA negotiator Erekat accuses Netanyahu of inciting Arab violence by telling AIPAC that Israel will continue to build for Jews in Jerusalem. Acting PM Shalom Warns Netanyahu to Resist Washington's PressureDeputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom warned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu not to surrender to American pressure while in Washington. Two National-Religious Parties on Joint TourThe two religious-Zionist Knesset factions toured together today, for the first time in memory, visiting Machon Meir and a women's crisis center.Video of Clinton: Building for Jews in Jerusalem Bad for USClinton tells AIPAC: building for Jews in united Jerusalem is bad for US and peace. She did not refer to Arab building, terror and incitement. Former Obama Aide New Head of AIPACLee “Rosy Rosenberg,” who accompanied Obama to Israel during his campaign, takes over on Sunday as the new president of AIPAC. Netanyahu Draws the Line: We Build in Jerusalem as in Tel AvivFighting words from Prime Minister Netanyahu to the US: “Building in Jerusalem will continue just like it does in Tel Aviv,” he told the Cabinet. EuroMed ‘Partnership’ with Israel Focuses on PA StateIsrael joined the environmentally-focused EuroMed group several years ago, but this week the organization made a PA state its priority issue. Despite Apology, Danon Backs NetanyahuLikud MK Danon: "Netanyahu said that the timing was problematic, but on the issue of the right of Jews to build in Jerusalem, he was very clear" Bainerman: Give PA Arabs Israeli CitizenshipJoel Bainerman, economics expert: Give PA Arabs Israeli citizenship as part of a One State solution |
