Elul 22, 5776, 9/25/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Politics & Gov Arabs Want to Keep BuildingA 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 Bar to Sue IsraelEgyptian Bar Association begins collecting material to sue Israel in the International Court of Justice regarding the Gaza-bound flotilla. Obama to Netanyahu: Go HomeWhy 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: Diamond FriendsIsrael's diamond industry is accomplishing what decades of diplomacy has not -- a quiet agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Anti-Freebie Paper Law NixedBill proposed by MK Solodkin was intended to block the freebie newspaper, which is not anti-government and threatens to doom veteran papers. Obama Advisor's Warm WordsJohn Brennan, top US Homeland Security, official, calls Jerusalem “Al-Quds,” praises Saudi religious tolerance, and is encouraging of Hizbullah.David Cameron is New UK PMThe 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 Phones Abbas, Sets 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 Against IsraelThe 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. Egypt May Boycott Med SummitEgypt and Syria may boycott the Med Summit in Spain Tuesday, but Foreign Minister Lieberman says he will attend. “”It’s their problem.” Divided Jerusalem Day?The police are considering closing off two of the Old City gates to Jews during the annual Jerusalem Day parade in two weeks. Good News for Gush EtzionThe 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. Obama's Alice in Wonderland GovtA 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 CandidateBritain's Conservative party candidate is hoping to persuade Jews to support his bid to become the country's next prime minister. Olmert Prime ’Holyland’ SuspectThe police and courts took the wraps off the Holyland apartment bribery case and revealed that Ehud Olmert is the number one suspect. Paris Honors David Ben-GurionPresident 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 Anti-Israel ChargesSpain’s Supreme Court has closed the investigation against Israeli generals regarding bombing death of top Hamas terrorist Salah Shehada in 2002. Poll: 'No' to ‘Obama Solution'Obama 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 Force Razes 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: 'We Support Israel'More than 3/4 of the US Senate sent a strong letter of support for Israel to Secretary Clinton, implying criticism of the Obama administration. PM: Barzilai ER Won't MoveUTJ wanted fortified ER built at different location because of ancient graves found beneath the intended site. Obama and Israel: Smoke or Fire?Zbigniew 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 Hold on JerusalemJordanian Minister of Religions says the kingdom has not waived sovereignty over the Temple Mount. ‘Abbas Turned Tables on Israel’Foreign Minister Lieberman: Abbas asked Israel to topple Hamas during Cast Lead and then blamed Israel for war crimes. “Is that a partner?” PA: Netanyahu Incites ArabsChief PA negotiator Erekat accuses Netanyahu of inciting Arab violence by telling AIPAC that Israel will continue to build for Jews in Jerusalem. Shalom Tells Bibi to Stay StrongDeputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom warned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu not to surrender to American pressure while in Washington. Rel.-Zionist Parties' 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.‘Building for Jews Bad for US’Clinton tells AIPAC: building for Jews in united Jerusalem is bad for US and peace. She did not refer to Arab building, terror and incitement. Ex-Obama Aide Heads AIPACLee “Rosy Rosenberg,” who accompanied Obama to Israel during his campaign, takes over on Sunday as the new president of AIPAC. Netanyahu Draws the LineFighting 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 Makes PA State PriorityIsrael joined the environmentally-focused EuroMed group several years ago, but this week the organization made a PA state its priority issue. Danon: PM Will Stand StrongLikud 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" Give PA Arabs CitizenshipJoel Bainerman, economics expert: Give PA Arabs Israeli citizenship as part of a One State solution |
