Elul 23, 5776, 9/26/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Philippines ISIS-loyal Filipino jihadists behead CanadianCanadian PM confirms Abu Sayyaf executed a hostage who was held together with another Canadian and a Norwegian. Is ISIS in the Philippines?ISIS claims killing nearly 100 Filipino troops and establishing a base in the country, but government denies the 'propaganda.'ISIS making ground - in the PhilippinesJihadist groups fighting in the name of 'Islamic State' launch series of attacks, threatening to destabilize southern Philippines. Guman targets Saudi preacher in PhilippinesSheikh A'ed ِAl Qarni was wounded in a shooting as he left a university auditorium in Zamboanga. Scholar says ISIS may be involved. Filipino ISIS gang clashes with armyEight members of a criminal group that pledged loyalty to ISIS shot dead in gun battle in southern Philippines. Program Hopes to Reduce Foreign Care WorkersIDF to train graduates from National Service and demobilized soldiers looking for a job in skills to assist the elderly. Israeli Aid Helps Victims of Philippines TyphoonIsraAID provides aid packages and medical relief to thousands left homeless by last week's devastating Typhoon Hagupit. IDF Marks a Year since Typhoon Haiyan MissionA year has passed since the typhoon in the Philippines that killed 7,000; the IDF sums up Operation Islands of Hope. Filipino ISIS Group Holding Two Germans HostageAbu Sayyaf group recently pledged loyalty to Islamic State, now it is giving Germany 15 days to pay $5.6 million or have captives killed. Filipino Peacekeepers Unlikely to Return to GolanPhilippine President dims hopes that UN peacekeepers can be deployed back to the region in the near future. Filipino UN Peacekeepers Flee Golan Heights EarlyAs Syrian rebels conquer Syrian side of Golan and in wake of recent abduction, Philippines pulls out forces a month early. Philippines Confirms Peacekeepers Escaped SyriaPhilippine military chief confirms that more than 70 peacekeepers have escaped from areas of Golan that came under attack by Syrian rebels.Talks Ongoing to Free 43 UN PeacekeepersCanadian FM blames Assad for spiraling security situation, as rebels capture UN forces, hold others in 'tense' stand-off. Video: Manila Motorcade Drives to Support IsraelVibrant motorcade includes tens of vehicles - all showing solidarity with Israel and its struggle against Hamas. Filipina Worker Wins 'X-Factor Israel'Foreign caregiver working in Tel Aviv for 6 years wins popular TV talent show singing in English.IDF Delegation to Philippines to Depart WednesdayIDF delegation to the Philippines has treated more than 2,500 patients and helped repair damaged infrastructure. Philippines: 'Settlers' Among First RespondersHatzalah YOSH among first organizations arriving in Philippines to save lives following typhoon Haiyan's destruction. ZAKA Sends Rescue Force to the PhilippinesZAKA spokesman reports that they have sent a delegation to help victims of typhoon Heiyan. IDF Treats Hundreds in PhilippinesIDF delegation in Philippines has treated over 300 wounded; NBC reporter impressed, publishes report praising IDF humanitarianism. First Baby 'Israel' Born at IDF Field HospitalA day after arriving in typhoon-struck Philippines, IDF field hospital delivers first baby, mayor announces he will be named 'Israel.'Video: IDF Delegation Arrives in the PhilippinesAfter a journey halfway across the world, the IDF’s rescue team finally arrives at the storm-ravaged Philippines. IDF Delegation to 'Give Hope' in PhilippinesDelegation members pledge to give their best efforts before setting off for rescue mission in typhoon-struck Philippines. IDF Delegation Set to Leave for PhillippinesA 148-member Israeli delegation will leave for the Philippines on Wednesday in order to help the Typhoon-struck city of Tacloban. Philippines: Aid Arrives, but Delivery DelayedTyphoon victims still waiting for help; UN appeals for $301 million. International Aid Floods to PhilippinesCountries around the world pledge large amounts of int'l aid to Philippines after typhoon. One report: ME contribution has ulterior motive.IDF Rescuers Leave for PhilippinesA delegation of experts in the fields of search, rescue and medicine has left for the Philippines to assist in the wake of the typhoon.Jewish, Israeli Groups Begin Aid to PhilippinesAmerican Jewish JDC and IsraAID work on response to devastating typhoon in Philippines. Israelis among the missing.Philippines Typhoon: 10,000 Estimated DeadPhilippines officials: 10,000 dead, 800K missing, and major urban centers flattened by raging storm.Philipines Typhoon May Have Killed Over 1,200Super Typhoon Haiyan strikes Philippines Friday, early estimates place death toll at over 1,200. Over 140 Confirmed Dead in Philippines EarthquakeDeath toll continues to rise as residents left to pick up the pieces. Philippines Earthquake Kills at Least 327.2 magnitude quake strikes at popular tourist resort island, destroying buildings and triggering landslides Philippines to Stay in Golan for Six More MonthsThe Philippines will likely keep its peacekeeping forces in the Golan Heights for six more months.Philippines to Keep UN Forces in Golan HeightsPhilippines to keep its contingent of UN peacekeepers in Golan Heights, after Syrian rebels held 21 hostage for three days last week. 'Syrian Rebels Remain Firm on Hostage Demands'Rebels holding 21 Filipino peacekeepers hostage in Golan Heights are insisting Syrian troops leave area before releasing their captives. Philippines Lifts Travel Ban on IsraelThe Philippines is to resume sending workers to Israel as the calm in the south continues. Death Toll Rising in Philippine Typhoon BophaMore than 280 are dead in a powerful typhoon that struck the Philippines on Tuesday. Hundreds more are hurt, tens of thousands are homeless. US, China in 'Territorial Dispute'A long-standing territorial dispute is escalating between the United States and China in the contested South China Sea. Territorial Dispute Heating Up Rather Than CoolingThe nationalistic south East Asian nations are getting in deeper their dispute with China. Dozens Dead in Philippine Earthquake, No IsraelisDozens of people are dead and more are missing in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the Philippines Monday morning. Senators Support Multilateral Approach To DisputesA delegation of four US senators promised military assistance and diplomatic support to Manila in its territorial dispute with China. Philippine Typhoon Deaths Reach 1,249The death toll from Typhoon Washi, which destroyed more than 10,000 homes, continues to rise with at least 1,000 more missing. Philippines Death Toll Rises Beyond 650At least 650 people are dead, and some 800 others are still missing after Tropical Storm Washi struck the Philippines on Friday.China, Philippines Seek Modus VivendiChina pressures Philippines to recognize its China Sea claims in return for trade, calls on Indian ship to identify itself off the coast.ASEAN Tries to Keep Everybody HappyTime will tell whether the guidelines reached in Bali will settle down the territorial dispute over the South China Sea or paper it over. |
