Tamuz 1, 5777, 6/25/2017
Foreign ministry Israel denounces Swedish minister's anti-Israel remarksIsrael's foreign ministry denounces Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom's claims that Israel executes terrorist stabbers. New Foreign Ministry document: 'Settlements' are legalForeign Ministry to distribute new legal opinion which clearly states that communities in Judea and Samaria are perfectly legal. Israel 'marks' hostile EU countries after labeling rowForeign Ministry aims to create 'obstacles' in work with Palestinians for European countries who pushed hard for 'settlement' labeling. PM: We stand on our right to live in Jewish, democratic stateOn 68th anniversary of UN voting to recognize a Jewish state in Israel, Netanyahu announces plans to resume work on Jewish State Law. Israel's Foreign Ministry takes on social media incitementNew bureau will tackle online incitement by locating content harmful to Israel while also engaging in advocacy and dialogue. Germany slams EU labeling as a 'mistake''Decision to label products from West Bank will create stigma against Israel,' German parliamentarian Jurgen Hardt asserts. Israel suspends meetings with EU over 'settlement' labelingEU envoy to Israel informed Jewish state will not participate in several scheduled talks because of EU's new 'discriminatory' practice. Foreign Ministry cadets headed to SamariaChanges to Foreign Ministry cadet course will enable future ambassadors to better defend Israel in the international sphere. Israel shoots down New Zealand resolution for peace talksWellington's envoy to Israel told in no uncertain terms to back off from initiative to impose negotiations on Israel and Palestinians. South Africa Hosts Hamas Despite Israeli ProtestsANC chairman accuses Israel of 'state-sponsored crime on Palestine' at Hamas rally in Cape Town. 'UNESCO Cannot Alter Jewish Connection to Holy Sites'Israeli Foreign Ministry blasts UNESCO's decision to have Rachel's Tomb, Cave of the Patriarchs listed as Muslim sites. 'Arafat's Legacy of Lies Continues with Abbas'Foreign Ministry officials confirm to Arutz Sheva an active fight against the PA's push to claim the Kotel as their own. South African President Meets with Hamas; Foreign Ministry LividForeign Ministry summons deputy ambassador in outrage over the meeting, hours after Hamas calls for suicide bombings. New Video Lays Bare Palestinian Incitement Behind Wave of TerrorIn chilling video, Israeli Foreign Ministry shows how 'PA culture of hate and incitement is to blame' for ongoing string of attacks. Foreign Ministry Launches Media War Against PA Incitement'Incitement is the #1 wave of terror affecting us today,' Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely states after critical meeting. Israeli Tour Guide Falls to Death in RomaniaWhile trying to help tourist on the Fagaras Mountains in Romania, Noam Avnon, 45, lost balance and fell to his death. Foreign Ministry Fears Anti-Semitism May be on Rise in RussiaPutin regime is good for Jews, says Israeli Foreign Ministry, but worsening political situation could prompt wave of anti-Semitism. Watch: How Muslim Rioters Prepare for Violence on Temple MountBehind-the-scenes video of how Arabs barricaded in Al-Aqsa Mosque in advance with stockpiles of rocks and explosives on Rosh Hashanah. Searches Intensify for Missing Israeli in UmanForeign Ministry and ZAKA join searches for Amir Ohana, the missing Israeli in Ukraine as wife asks public to help pray for his return. Israeli Man Disappears in Muslim CountryA resident of Ashkelon, who made aliyah 20 years ago, has not been seen since flying to unnamed country to visit his brother in June. Netanyahu: 'Today 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 Tells EU: Stop Funding Illegal Arab SettlementsIsrael 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 Netanyahu 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 Accident Near PragueIsraeli 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 Cartoon that Angered Foreign PressForeign 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. Watch: 'World Wants to Tie Both Our Hands Behind our Backs'Deputy minister Hotovely and foreign ministry director Dore Gold present report vindicating IDF's fight against Hamas terror last summer. Hotovely: Israeli Weakness Provokes International PressureDeputy FM promises no flip-flop of views under int'l pressure, outlines policy moving focus from security to justice of Israel's cause. 'Repulsive' 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 is Managing a Kindergarten, Not a GovernmentYesh Atid chair blames Prime Minister for dividing Foreign Ministry duties, making Israel vulnerable to those who wish to delegitimize it. Yesh Atid No-Confidence Vote Over Foreign Ministry FiascoSecond no-confidence vote against the current government over the division of the Foreign Ministry responsibilities among 6 ministers. Associates: 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. Next 'Sportsfare': 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 Him 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 the Foreign MinistryUnnamed sources tell Channel 2 that PM Netanyahu offered Yair Lapid to join his coalition and become Foreign Minister. 'Dividing Foreign Ministry Functions 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 Clear 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 Tells Foreign Ministry to Quote Torah to the 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 Right, Not Play SmartVowing 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 Snag over Palestinian IssueStrategic talks between Israel and France deteriorated as Israeli anger grew over planned UN resolution on Palestinian statehood. Paris Mayor Condemns 'Anti-Semitism Disguised in Anti-Zionism'Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo condemns 'anti-Semitism disguised in anti-Zionism' at Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism Foreign Ministry Officials Want a Minister, Not NetanyahuOfficials 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: Netanyahu Refuses to Give Jewish Home Foreign MinistryLikud 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. |
