Elul 25, 5776, 9/28/2016
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 Anat Kam to Go Free for 'Good Behavior'Anat Kam, the IDF secretary who stole more than 2,000 classified documents, is to be released from prison within the next ten days Court Cuts Anat Kam’s Sentence in Split DecisionThe High Court reduced by one year a jail term for Anat Kam, convicted of stealing and exposing IDF documents while she was a soldier. Haaretz Reporter Convicted of Spy ChargesUri Blau is guilty of "possessing secret information without intent to harm state security."Light Sentence for Reporter in Anat Kam AffairHa'aretz writer Uri Blau was sentenced to four months of community service as punishment for his role in the major IDF data leak in 2008 Publish and Let Others Perish? Uri Blau to Justice NOW!Journalists protested against Uri Blau's indictment, but freedom of the press does not override all other laws.State to Indict Journalist Uri BlauJournalist Uri Blau is to be indicted for possession of classified documents, Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein announces. Court Rejects Anat Kam's Suit against MKConvicted spy Kam wanted court to force MK Rotem to hurry up and pass a law that could assist her.MK Rotem: I won't Help Jailed SpyAnat Kam, in jail for stealing IDF documents, wants courts to force Knesset to speed up "Kam Law."Anat Kam: I'm No TraitorJailed spy complains that prison computer describes her offense as treason, asks to change the definition.'Anat Kam Law' Passes First ReadingKnesset approves first reading of the "Anat Kam law,” which widens the definition of espionage.Knesset Committee Approves 'Anat Kam Bill'Law, Constitution and Justice Committee approves for first reading law that widens definition of espionage.Kam Enters Prison WednesdayAs a soldier, Kam stole classified documents from IDF computer and gave them to a journalist. She will serve 4.5 years. Call to Increase Penalties for EspionageNationalist politicians are calling to increase penalties for compromising Israel's secrets as Anat Kam appeals her sentence. MK Schneller: Kam Case Worse than it SeemsFormer soldier Anat Kam’s treason is even worse than it appears, says MK Otniel Schneller. “I would have put her in jail for many years.”Jail Term for Soldier Who Leaked DocumentsA Tel Aviv court sentences Anat Kam to 4½ years in jail for stealing IDF documents and leaking them to a reporter for Haaretz. ‘A Diplomatic Eye for an Eye’Avigdor Lieberman warns that if Abbas takes unilateral steps for statehood, Israel will reply in kind. One step could be annexing parts of Yesha.'Oslo Void If PA Declares State'FM Avigdor Lieberman told EU counterpart Catherine Ashton a declaration of statehood by the PA would void the Olso Accords. Israel Thanks Canada on G8Israel has thanked Canada for standing up to defend the Jewish State at the G8 meeting in Deauville, France last week. Lieberman Meets w/ French FMDeputy Prime Minister Avigdor Lieberman met with French Minister of Foreign Affairs Alain Juppe to discuss Israel-PA talks. Hush on Syria, Shouts on IsraelWhy does the world ignore dictators in Iran and Syria but interferes with democracy in Israel, asks Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.Support Grows for LiebermanYisrael Beiteinu, led by Foreign Minister Lieberman, has jumped in a poll by Globes despite – or because of – his recent indictment.Yisrael Beiteinu Website HackedHackers hit the website of Yisrael Beiteinu, headed by Avigdor Lieberman for the second time in a year, this time with a PA flag and a pyramid.FM Warns Against PA UnityForeign Minister predicts Hamas will take over Judea and Samaria in elections agreed upon with Fatah. Rotem: Lieberman Is InnocentMK David Rotem says Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman will beat the charges against him; describes the indictment as 'junk-bin' charges12 Years of Investigation of FMFM Lieberman said he is “not worried," after it took 12 years of legal wheel-turning to decide to indict him. He will receive a hearing first. Lieberman: Topple HamasForeign Minister Lieberman says truce with Hamas is dangerous and violates the coalition accord calling for toppling the Hamas government. Leftists in Trouble on GoldstoneThe New Israel Fund is under attack for feeding Goldstone disinformation against Israel. Former Meretz Leader Beilin blames Israel for Report. Lieberman: Apology UnecessaryPeres calls on Judge Richard Goldstone to publicly apologize for his report on alleged Israeli ’war crimes.' Lieberman: I don’t need his apology. Incitement by a Different NameIs Burning a Cabinet minister’s photo at a rally incitement? Not according to Arab Knesset Member Mohammed Barakeh. “It is a legitimate protest.” Lieberman: Security Comes FirstForeign Minister Avigdor Lieberman visits Itamar to strengthen the community members after the brutal murder of the Fogel family. New Level of Treason DefinedMK Schneller's proposed “Anat Kam law” would create a new legal category to describe a new kind of cyber age spying. Attempt to Arrest LiebermanSecurity agents stopped an Irish journalist from trying to make a citizen’s arrest of Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman in Brussels. Lieberman May Break CoalitionLieberman threatens to break apart Netanyahu's coalition in response to disagreements, including clash with Shas.Plea Deal for Spying SoldierAnat Kam, who stole IDF secrets while serving as a soldier, has reached a plea bargain in which she avoids charges of hurting security.PM Defends 'Feinshmekers'Responding to Foreign Minister's accusations of weakness, Prime Minister tells Avigdor Liberman Likud is not a 'dictatorship of one opinion.' Lieberman Names NamesForeign Minister lists organizations that are under suspicion of receiving foreign funds and harming Israel, fires at right wing conformists. PM: FM Doesn't Represent IsraelPM's Office in an unusual rebuke: Foreign Minister's words 'reflect his personal positions; only Netanyahu represents Israel.'Lieberman: Enough Lies, TurkeyForeign Minister did not appreciate Turkish claim that Israel would have been slow in responding to a request for emergency aid.FM Meets British SecretaryLieberman and William Hague discuss negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, but UK-Israel bilateral dialogue is at a halt.Spy Saga: Haaretz Writer ReturnsUri Blau, the Haaretz journalist who solicited information stolen from the IDF, has returned to Israel after cutting a deal with the state. Lieberman: the Strong SurviveSpanish Foreign Minister unhappy with Israeli counterpart's remark that before lecturing Israel, Europeans should solve their own problems."Solve Your Own Problems First"Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, meeting French and Spanish counterparts, says "We will not be sacrificed by you as Czechoslovakia was."MK Rotem: Lieberman 'Consistent'MK David Rotem doesn't know why Binyamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak were taken aback by FM Lieberman's speech - since his views are 'well known.'Lieberman at UN: Peace is FarPrime Minister Office says Foreign Minister's statement was not coordinated with Netanyahu. 'PA Should Take Hostile Arabs'Lieberman proposes that a future PA state take in Arab citizens of Israel who oppose the Jewish state.Lieberman: No Peace in Our TimeLieberman says peace talk goals are unrealistic, warns, “What if we sign with Abu Mazen, and Hamas takes over?”Kam to Stay in House ArrestAnat Kam, on trial for stealing secret documents from the IDF, asked for time to 'get some fresh air' after 8 months' house arrest.College 'Art' Targets LiebermanLegal Forum demands investigation of defamatory exhibit that shows Lieberman as a pig, or with a pockmarked face and devilish eyes. Lieberman Hedges on New HomesForeign Minister Lieberman visited Jewish towns in Samaria Monday vowed a return to normal life--but hedged on the meaning of "normal." Lieberman to Brief EuropeansForeign Minister leaves to attend the conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Kazakhstan.Lieberman: Forget Land for PeaceLieberman is skeptical on ceding land in exchange for peace, proposes Israel and PA swap territory, populations.Lieberman: Stop Dreams about PAIsrael's straight-shooting Foreign Minister Lieberman told his Russian counterpart one can only dream about a Palestinian Authority state by 2012. EU Ministers may Visit GazaForeign Minister Lieberman tells his Italian counterpart that EU ministers may visit Gaza. Lieberman Heads for NYCForeign Minister heading for Big Apple Sunday night to meet diplomats and Jewish leaders. On the agenda: flotilla, global anti-Israel campaign.Lieberman Takes Aim at SaudisLieberman has taken on two new tasks -- inviting the UK Foreign Minister to Israel and publicizing Saudi Arabia’s human rights violations.FM to Arabs: Learn from JapanForeign Minister says Israel's neighbors should imitate Japan, which tries to solve disputes with its neighbors peacefully. |
