Elul 27, 5776, 9/30/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Foreign ministry PM: 'We Have a Country' to Combat Anti-SemitismPrime Minister expresses gratitude to Foreign Ministry officials for working hard to combat lies and slanders against Israel worldwide. Second Israeli Child Drowns Abroad in a WeekThree-year-old fell into a canal in southeast Poland while on a cruise with his family. BDS Fight to Move to Strategic Affairs MinistryGilad Erdan will take control of countering the boycott movement against Israel, as Foreign Ministry officials fume. Israel To EU: Stop Funding Illegal Arab BuildingIsrael has appealed to the European Union to stop funding illegal Palestinian settlements in Area C of Judea and Samaria. Liberman Dismisses 'Leperous' HotovelyLiberman brushes off accusations of weakness during his tenure as FM, calls current Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely a 'leper.'Liberman Blasts PM for Weakening Foreign MinistryFormer FM says that decentralization of the crucial office has led to gaping foreign policy holes - and just when Israel needs it most. Israeli Tourist Killed in Skydiving AccidentIsraeli woman in her 30s confirmed dead by Foreign Ministry on Thursday; body to be flown back to Israel. Foreign Ministry Blasts 'Immoral' Church Boycott'People of faith and religion should work to facilitate peace,' Foreign Ministry says after United Church of Christ joins BDS movement. Foreign Ministry Removes Gaza CartoonForeign Ministry takes down video that mocked foreign press coverage of Gaza, says it had been misinterpreted.Foreign Press Fumes Over Foreign Ministry CartoonForeign Ministry clip shows how foreign journalists were 'blind' when it came to Hamas in Gaza, hits a raw nerve with foreign press. 'World Wants to Tie Both Our Hands'Deputy minister Hotovely and foreign ministry director Dore Gold present report vindicating IDF's fight against Hamas terror last summer. Hotovely: Israeli Weakness Provokes World PressureDeputy FM promises no flip-flop of views under int'l pressure, outlines policy moving focus from security to justice of Israel's cause. Polish Exhibit Shows Nude Tag Game in Gas ChamberMuseum exhibit with video of nude men and women playing tag receiving patronage from Israel embassy; 'repulsive and offensive.' Zurich Claims Anti-IDF Event is 'Very Balanced'MFA files formal complaint over Breaking the Silence's exhibit on 'life in the West Bank' to Bern; Zurich: this starts dialogue. Hotovely Takes On Anti-IDF Exhibit in SwitzerlandDeputy FM orders ministry to snap into action against Breaking the Silence exhibit presenting 'testimony' besmirching the IDF. Lapid: Netanyahu Managing Kindergarten, Not Gov'tYesh Atid chair blames Prime Minister for dividing Foreign Ministry duties, making Israel vulnerable to those who wish to delegitimize it. Yesh Atid Submits No-Confidence Vote Over MFASecond no-confidence vote against the current government over the division of the Foreign Ministry responsibilities among 6 ministers. Report: MK Hazan Demands Deputy Foreign MinisterAccording to associates of the freshman Likud MK, Oren Hazan will be demanding rotation of deputy foreign minister with Tzipi Hotovely. Campaign Against Israel in 2016 Olympics?Foreign Ministry officials already preparing ahead of an anticipated fight by PA to have Israel ousted from the pinnacle of world sports. Likud: No One Offered Lapid the Foreign MinistryLikud again denies that Netanyahu offered the Foreign Ministry to Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid. Lapid Reveals Netanyahu Offered Foreign MinistryYesh Atid head confirms surprising reports given his 'putsch' attempt against PM that led to elections, vows to be next prime minister. Report: Netanyahu Offered Lapid Foreign MinistryUnnamed sources tell Channel 2 that PM Netanyahu offered Yair Lapid to join his coalition and become Foreign Minister. 'Dividing Foreign Ministry Will Harm Israel'Foreign Ministry diplomats warn that more authorities have been removed than in Liberman's term, results can be catastrophic. Bill to Centralize All Foreign Ministry PowersMK to propose bill to stop making the MFA 'a bank for spare parts for frustrated ministers,' halt division of responsibilities. Officials: Foreign Ministry Powers too FragmentedIsrael unable to fight delegitimization and present clear strategy with Foreign Ministry powers divided up, officials argue Monday. Liberman: Appointments No Substitute for PolicyFormer FM Liberman attacks Netanyahu for abandoning policy in favor of a revolving door of Foreign Ministry appointments. Dore Gold Appointed Foreign Ministry DirectorGold, a longterm advisor to Netanyahu and former UN Ambassador, will replace present director, Nissim Ben Sheetrit. Hotovely to Foreign Ministry: Quote Torah to WorldDeputy FM in speech tells Israeli envoys worldwide to reference Torah in arguing Israel's right to all of the land. Hotovely: Foreign Ministry Must Show it is RightVowing to work to bring Foreign Ministry back to former glory as 'spearhead' of diplomacy, Hotovely argues policy change is needed. Surrogate Infant of Israeli Parents Dies in NepalNewborn dies in field hospital in Kathmandu, two days after Israel rescinded order to speed up process of bringing surrogates to Israel. Foreign Ministry to Fight Anti-Semitism on GoogleMinistry establishes huge global experts' forum to so take down anti-Semitic websites, block access through searches. French-Israeli Relationship Hits SnagStrategic talks between Israel and France deteriorated as Israeli anger grew over planned UN resolution on Palestinian statehood. Paris Mayor: Against Anti-Semitism in Anti-ZionismParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo condemns 'anti-Semitism disguised in anti-Zionism' at Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism Foreign Ministry Officials Want Minister, Not BibiOfficials say they don't want PM to 'weaken' ministry, while former deputy FM Ayalon talks about the pitfalls and possible solutions. Next Foreign Minister: Binyamin NetanyahuTension raises in Likud as senior members fight for limited handful of ministerial posts, with some already decided and some up for grabs. Report: PM Refuses to Give Jewish Home FMLikud sources say Bennett offered Justice Ministry instead; all talks have ground to a halt. Foreign Ministry Issues Travel Advisory for NepalIsraelis encouraged to reconsider travel plans as the country takes time to rebuild. Report: Jewish Home to Demand Foreign MinistryAfter Yisrael Beytenu backs out of talks, Jewish Home reportedly weighing demanding the Foreign Ministry ahead of deadline. With Liberman Gone, Who Will Be Foreign Minister?In past, Minister Erdan and Jewish Home head Bennett were desirous for foreign portfolio, now Steinitz and Hanegbi throw hats into ring.Yisrael Beytenu Once Again Demands An End to HamasYisrael Beytenu demands that Israel's new government make it a strategic objective to remove Hamas from its position as ruler of Gaza. Foreign Ministry Urges Israelis to Leave NepalAfter Israeli rescue helicopters were attacked by desperate locals, citizens told to evacuate the area immediately.Parents Demand Answers from MFA About NepalSmall protest erupts in front of the Foreign Ministry as parents state that the only information they receive is from the media. 4 Israelis Rescued in Nepal, Others Still StrandedHelicopter mission gets stuck tourists out of Everest area; mother of one tourist gets panicked message from mountain-locked daughter. Jewish Home MK: Coalition Deal is Good for UsEducation Minister perhaps even more important than Foreign Minister, claims MK Yinon Magal as coalition coalesces. IDF Rescue Team Departs for Nepal; 1,900 DeadForeign Ministry still looking for 250 unaccounted-for Israelis after the worst earthquake in 81 years.Jewish Home: Netanyahu Still Giving Us 'Runaround'A source in Jewish Home says it appears that Likud wants a government with its “natural allies” - but not with Jewish Home. Foreign Ministry: PA's ICC Bid 'Hypocritical'Israeli Foreign Ministry lashes back at Palestinian Authority's ICC membership, noting it violates the Oslo accords. Israeli Killed in German Plane CrashForeign Ministry confirms that Israeli was on the Germanwings plane that crashed in the French Alps. Livni Tops the Race for Foreign MinisterTNS poll for Walla! finds 24% of respondents prefer Livni as foreign minister, Likud minister Erdan trails with 17%. Israel Summons French Ambassador Over PA UN VoteForeign ministry summons Amb. Patrick Maissonnave over Paris's supporting vote for the PA draft resolution for 'Palestine.' Foreign Min.: Spanish Resolution Distances PeaceOfficials in the Foreign Ministry say that Spain's recognition of "Palestine" will achieve the opposite of a return to peace talks. 'IKEA Furniture Without Screws Doesn't Help'Foreign Ministry spokesman gives a crushing comeback to Sweden FM's IKEA comments over 'Palestine' recognition. Israel and EU to Discuss Terror Against JewsPart of the dialogue in the meeting with Israeli Foreign Ministry and EU will be the threat of jihad on Jewish communities in Europe. Israel Condemns Latvia's 'Butcher of Riga' MusicalHerberts Cukurs took part in Nazi atrocities against Latvia's Jews - now the country is turning a 'heinous criminal to cultural hero.' Israel Welcomes EU's Call on Gaza Groups to DisarmIsrael’s Foreign Ministry welcomes the call by the European Union for terrorist groups in Gaza to disarm. Israel, U.S. Reject UN's Gaza PanelIsrael’s Foreign Ministry blasts UNHRC panel on Gaza, says panel members have already made up their minds. EU Strongly Condemns Rocket FireIsrael pleased as EU takes strong stance on Hamas’ rocket fire, use of civilian shields. |
