Elul 28, 5776, 10/1/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 Newspaper Republishes Charlie Hebdo CartoonsDanish newspaper Berlingske republishes Charlie Hebdo's cartoons on Islamic themes, part of its coverage of Paris attack. Denmark to Debate Recognition of 'Palestine'Danish parliament to hold first reading of a motion calling for the recognition of “Palestine”, according to MP Holger K. Nielsen. Danish Report Finds Eritreans Aren't RefugeesGovernmental study finds no danger posed to returning Eritrean army deserters and illegal immigrants, sparks call for Israeli action. Danish FM Condemns Jerusalem ConstructionDanish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard, in Israel for a visit, says new Jerusalem construction "hinders negotiations". Danish Parliament to Debate on CircumcisionDanish Parliament will debate whether to ban circumcision. Former health minister has already expressed support for possible new law. Danish FM: Sanctions If Israel Doesn't Give InDanish Foreign Minister urges more pressure on Israel in Cairo talks. Danish Mosque Declares Open Support For ISSupporting terror regime a matter of Muslim religious and national pride, spokesman insists. Photos from Denmark Jewish School AttackWindows smashed and graffiti daubed in anti-Semitic attack on Jewish school that feels 'far removed from Gaza conflict.' Denmark: School Targeted in Anti-Semitic AttackAlarming wave of anti-Semitism in Europe continues unabated as vandals targeted school, nursery. Denmark: Hundreds March Against Anti-SemitismJews and non-Jews alike don Jewish symbols openly in 'yarmulka protest' against rising anti-Semitism. Unease in Demark over Qatari-Sponsored Mega MosqueDanish Muslims laud opening of country's largest mosque, amid concerns over influence from Muslim Brotherhood sponsors. EU-Funded Arab News Source Posts Its 'Protocols'Judea and Samaria-based Ma'an News Agency caught regurgitating Russian forgery; network funded by EU and UN. Rabbi: Kosher Slaughter Ban Not Anti-SemiticCopenhagen rabbi: ban on kosher slaughter is problematic, but false accusations of anti-Semitism won’t help. MK: Kosher Slaughter Ban 'The Height of Hypocrisy'Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked attacks Denmark over kosher slaughter ban, notes Danes vetoed Israeli fur ban a few years ago. Rabbi Lau: We'll Act to Reverse Danish BanIsraeli officials react to Denmark’s decision to ban kosher slaughter as of next week. Bennett: "We stand behind the Jewish community."Joining Bandwagon, Denmark Bans Kosher SlaughterDenmark has joined the growing list of European countries to ban kosher slaughter. The ban is to take effect next week. Danish Speaker Downplays Decision to Skip IsraelRow with Israel over visit is "a storm in a cup of water", says Danish parliament speaker.Head of Danish Parliament to Visit PA, Skip IsraelIsrael angered as Mogens Lykketoft, Speaker of the Danish parliament, plans to visit Ramallah and Gaza but not Israel. Boycott Backlash: Call to Stop Honoring DenmarkPoets for Israel petitioned Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat to change the name of Denya Square over a Danish boycott of Bank Hapoalim. European Banks Boycott Israeli BanksTwo of the largest banks in northern Europe announce they will boycott Israeli banks because they operate in “occupied territories”. Ex-Shin Bet Head Flees Denmark Over Arrest ThreatCarmi Gallon, of controversial film 'The Gatekeepers,' flees Denmark after pro-PA group demands warrant against him. Danish-Palestinian Poet, Critic of Islam AssaultedYahya Hassan, 18, suffers head injury after being attacked from behind. Poet critical of Muslims has received numerous death threats. Peres Thanks Denmark for Saving Jews During WWIIPresident Shimon Peres hosts Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, who is on his first visit to Israel. Danish Crown Prince Visit: 70 Years from RescueDanish Crown Prince pays first visit to Israel and Yad Vashem, commemorates 70 years from rescue of Danish Jews from Holocaust. Denmark Grapples with Relations with Nazi GermanyA brave move which helped save thousands of Danish Jews - or a surrender which helped facilitate the Nazi war effort? Finland, Denmark Upgrade PA's Diplomatic MissionsFinland and Denmark upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic missions to 'Palestinian embassies'. SWC Issues Travel Advisory for CopenhagenThe Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel advisory for Denmark in wake of warnings by Israel’s ambassador. Netherlands to Cease Funding Jewish BroadcastingJewish community in Netherlands outraged by Cabinet’s plans to deny Jewish Broadcaster access to public broadcasting system. Denmark to Vote for PA at UNDenmark will back a PA bid to upgrade its United Nations status to that of a non-member observer state, its foreign ministry announced. Israeli Embassy in Denmark Attacked, VandalizedAnti-Israel demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Denmark, throwing fireworks and spraying the embassy walls with graffiti. Israeli Flag Missing in Denmark Diversity EventJews told not to bring the Israeli flag to an event celebrating diversity. Arab Israeli Charged with Spying for HizbullahAn Arab-Israeli resident of the village of Majdal al-Krum has been charged with spying for and aiding the Hizbullah terrorist organization. Jews Outraged as Circumcision Issue Hits DenmarkA former Jew in Denmark said that circumcision is a ritual in which 'black-clad men' mutilate a baby. Local Jews outraged. Bulgarian Massacre: Islamists do Better than Nazis70 years after the brave people of Bulgaria stopped the trains for Treblinka, 6 Israelis are massacred there just because they are Jews. Video: Danish Police Clubbing ProtestersIsrael's leaders are desperate to appease Denmark over an altercation between an IDF officer and an activist – should they? Danes Protest Muslim Threat, 80 ArrestedDanish police arrested 80 protesters Sunday in a rally against the growing Muslim threat of turning Europe into an Islamic nation. Denmark Will Struggle to Leave Mark on the EUWith a cabinet split on the EU and public opinion highly skeptical, Denmark takes up the EU rotating presidency.Defense Min. Looking Into Israeli Spyware SalesThe Ministry of Defense says it is looking into a report that Israeli-made internet-monitoring software was sold to Iran through Denmark.Danes Reimpose Border ChecksMost observers are drawing a connection between Europe's debt crisis and the Danish reimposition of border checks. Rowdy Danish Terror-Funds CaseTwo members of the Danish Horserød-Stutthof Association were given six-months each for funding FARC, PFLP; cat calls for judge, prosecutor.Denmark to Monitor Its BordersIf the French action on the Italian border could be excused as an emergency, Denmark's decision to reimpose border controls challenges the EU. Somali Terror Suspect in DenmarkA 28-year-old Somali man has been charged with terrorizing a Danish cartoonist for drawing a caricature of the founder of Islam. |
