Elul 23, 5776, 9/26/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu Watch: 'I care more about Palestinians'In an address posted on Facebook, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reveals the truth about Hamas, and calls on Gaza to help its own people. Dignitaries honor Jabotinsky at memorial ceremonyPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu described the vision of a "State of Israel, as a guardian of the free world against radical Islam." Justice Minister: Enough with bullying from LikudJustice Minister Ayelet Shaked explains her call for haredim to become journalists, while touching on party tensions with the Likud. Minister warns Netanyahu will throw Bennett outIn an off-the-record interview with Arutz Sheva, a Cabinet minister warned that Education Minister Bennett's jibes come with a high price. Knesset Chairman tours AmonaYuli Edelstein: "As long as the basic premise is destruction, nothing good will come out of it, not for Jews and not for Arabs." Bennett: Netanyahu hid terror tunnels from usEducation Minister Naftali Bennett harshly accuses PM Netanyahu, in the aftermath of Operation Protective Edge and the recent terror wave. Attorney General: The public trusts meAs the Constitution Committee calls for more transparency in the Justice Ministry, AG Mandelblit hits back. Bennett slams Netanyahu for fence-buildingJewish Home chair attacks PM's plan to surround Israel with fences, asserting Zionism should be based on Judaism not survival. 'We will encircle all of Israel with a fence'PM Netanyahu tours construction of security fence along eastern border with Jordan, stresses Israel must 'defend itself from predators.' Netanyahu attacks Arab MKs: 'There is a limit''There is something called national honor,' PM charges at Arab MKs as controversy continues over their meeting with terrorists' families. Chief rabbis demand PM keep dep't in rabbinateIn letter to PM, Rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef insist transferring Jewish Consciousness dep't from IDF Rabbinate will cause 'ruin.' Netanyahu blasts minister's attack on Reform JewsPM stresses Reform Jews are 'part and parcel' of Jewish people and deserve respect after Yariv Levin slams them for assimilation. PM vows to pass NGO Transparency LawNetanyahu questions criticism from those who 'usually support transparency'; Shaked blasts charge law is 'undemocratic' as 'irresponsible.' PM to head ministerial committee on 'settlements'Judea-Samaria to remain under Defense Minister's authority despite protests from Jewish Home.PM: Israel to authorize return of Hevron residentsNetanyahu says process to authorize Hevron homes will begin today, and stresses Israel's support for 'settlements under attack.' NYT editorial praises US envoy, blasts NetanyahuThe New York Times accuses Israel of trying to 'preclude a Palestinian state,' says its response to Shapiro's critiques were 'unfair.' Netanyahu meets with Biden, Kerry in DavosDespite tension over 'settlements' this week, Israeli PM has 'friendly' meeting with US VP; two discuss Mideast security and strategy. Bicycle PM rode being auctioned for $200 thousandTel Aviv municipal worker advertises Tel-O-Fun bike PM rode three years ago as still having Netanyahu's 'DNA sample' on it. Ex-Likud minister slams Netanyahu's 'passivity'Gideon Sa'ar blasts PM's approach of 'repetition and inaction,' asserting it will only continue to hurt Israel strategically. PM's associates accuse Bennett of stealing ideasFollowing Jewish Home chair's remarks at INSS conference Tuesday, sources close to PM say his ideas were taken from Cabinet meetings. EU passes controversial anti-Israel resolutionEU agreements with Israel will no longer apply to areas over 1949 Armistice lines, but EU stresses this 'is not a boycott' of Israel. Dani Dayan to remain envoy candidate to BrazilEven is Brazil officially refuses Dayan, Netanyahu won't back down from choice, and will instead leave Brazil without representation. 'I expect MKs Saadi, Smotrich to condemn terror'PM Netanyahu says he expects all MKs to condemn rampant Arab terror, but that Smotrich should also come out against 'Jewish terror.' PM: We oppose all murder, we are against violencePM rejects criticism of remarks made at site of Tel Aviv shooting attack, says law enforcement in Arab communities must be strengthened. How long will Israel wait for Brazil's approval?Dani Dayan and PM to hold face-to-face meeting Thursday over Brazil's delay in approving his ambassadorial appointment. Arab sector to develop - if illegal building stopsCabinet approves 5-year plan to promote development of Israel's minority population on condition illegal construction halted. PM: 'No comparison' between Arab and Jewish terrorAt Cabinet meeting, PM says attempts to tie Religious Zionism to extremism is a 'great injustice' to 'valuable part of Israeli society. Sa'ar not an actor in Netanyahu 'puppet theater'Gideon Sa'ar hints he will make no play for Likud leadership in upcoming primaries, as Moshe Kahlon calls for the two to join forces.PM: Israel under a continuing onslaught of terror'The whole world is awash with terror, but we will overcome,' PM says at 90th birthday party of former Likud minister Moshe Arens.PM makes formal push to move up Likud primariesIn letter to Likud member, PM stresses need for 'stability,' urges members to advance primaries and help 'protect Israel.' PM: We are in 'determined struggle' against terrorAt Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu addresses ongoing terror wave as well as efforts to integrate haredim into workforce. Lapid blames Herzog for Knesset pandemoniumYesh Atid chairman attacks: 'Instead of demanding government do its job, we are letting it drag us out into a schoolyard fistfight.' Herzog refuses to step down from Knesset podiumKnesset discussion on poverty turns fiery as Herzog unleashes fury on Prime Minister for not condemning 'incitement' against Rivlin. PM welcomes Argentina's 'change of direction'New Argentinian gov't's decision not to abide by deal with Iran may improve Israel's relations with all of South America, PM says. Trump postpones trip to IsraelFollowing outrage from MKs, Republican candidate backtracks on trip to Israel, says he will meet with PM after becoming 'President of US.' PM's dog bites two at Likud candle lightingAdopted pup Kaiya attacked Likud MK Sharren Haskel and husband of Deputy FM Tzipi Hotovely at Hanukkah ceremony in Jerusalem. Netanyahu defends meeting with TrumpWhile PM 'rejects' US presidential candidate's remarks about Muslims, he will meet with Trump to stress importance of US-Israel alliance. Netanyahu meets with Macedonian Prime MinisterNetanyahu and PM Nikola Gruevski marks twenty years of diplomatic relations. Trump considering visit to Temple MountSources say the presidential candidate has already tasked his staff with determining feasibility of visit to the holy site. IDF soldiers' salaries to increase by 50 percentGovernment approves substantial pay raise for IDF soldiers; 'No more appropriate time than on eve of Hanukkah,' says Netanyahu. 'The other side needs to want peace''Israeli will not be a binational state,' Netanyahu stresses after US Secretary of State accuses Israel of risking its Jewish character. Israel 'marks' EU countries after labeling rowForeign Ministry aims to create 'obstacles' in work with Palestinians for European countries who pushed hard for 'settlement' labeling. Edelstein: Exposing PM's words is 'disrespectful'Yuli Edelstein backs up Netanyahu after the latter warns Likud members against leaking recordings of closed meetings to the public. Netanyahu warns Likud against leaking recordingsPrime Minister tells Likud faction meeting that someone caught recording closed talks is on fast track to ending his political career. Netanyahu must supply list of talks with AdelsonJerusalem court sides with Channel 10 in petition to prove long-alleged Israel Hayom bias toward the Prime Minister. PM: 'Many opportunities' for Vietnam and IsraelNetanyahu meets with Vietnamese delegation after signing of memorandum of understanding on diplomatic dialogue.PM: We stand on our right to live in Jewish stateOn 68th anniversary of UN voting to recognize a Jewish state in Israel, Netanyahu announces plans to resume work on Jewish State Law. 'A strong Committee chair can send Netanyahu home'Welfare Min. Haim Katz tells Likud ministers he plans to run for chairman; official postulates he'll gain support as he poses no threat. PM vows: 'Not one meter' will be transferred to PAFacing down angry Likud ministers, Netanyahu promises there are no plans to deliver land from Area C in Judea-Samaria to Palestinians. Former Air Force commander to head Mossad?PM's Office rushes to deny reports Maj. Gen. Ido Nehoshtan will be tapped to direct Israel's national intelligence agency. 'We are two countries with ancient roots'Netanyahu greets Greek PM Alexis Tsipras in Jerusalem, stresses the 'natural affinity' between eastern Mediterranean's two democracies. Kerry returns to Israel after a yearUS Secretary of State will meet with Netanyahu to discuss calming tensions between Israel and Palestinians. PM offers French leader Israel's solidarityNetanyahu and Hollande agree to discuss fight against terror in meeting at upcoming climate conference in Paris. Netanyahu, Putin to discuss Syria at Paris summitIn phone call, Israeli PM offers condolences to Russian President over confirmed ISIS attack on Russian plane in Sinai. 'Bibi freezes and Bennett is silent'Leaders of Judea-Samaria towns warn that by silently going along with PM's building freeze, Jewish Home not meeting needs of constituents. Israel suspends meetings with EU over labelingEU envoy to Israel informed Jewish state will not participate in several scheduled talks because of EU's new 'discriminatory' practice.PM: No intention to evacuate Judea-Samaria townsUnder fire for saying he has not ruled out a possible 'unilateral' move, Netanyahu clarifies there will not be another disengagement. |
