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Arab Poll: PA Help in Carmel Fire was a ‘Disgrace’

Abbas won headlines for helping Israel to fight the Carmel blaze, but a PA poll reveals most Arabs say it was a” disgrace” to assist Israel.

IDF More Trusted than Courts, Knesset

The IDF remains Israel's most trusted public institution, easily surpassing the Knesset and the police.

Light of Torah Brightens 8th Chanukah Candle on Masada

The Judean Desert fortress of Masada glowed with all eight Chanukah candles Wednesday night -- and the sight of a newly completed Torah for Masada.

Mayors, Firefighting Chief Support Yishai

Hundreds of mayors and the chief of fire and rescue support minister Eli Yishai following criticism over Carmel fire.

European MPs: Giving Up Gaza was a Mistake

European MPs from the “new Right” light Chanukah candles at the Gush Katif museum and say giving up Gaza was a mistake.

Needed: Funding to Prevent PA Buy-up of Jerusalem Project

As a PA man plans to buy the failed company behind a major Jewish housing project in Jerusalem, a Jewish company wants to put in an offer as well.

Comptroller: Interior Minister Mismanaged Fire & Rescue Service

State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss issued a biting report over fire unpreparedness slamming Interior Ministry but also the Defense Ministry.

Arab States to US: 'Don't Close Door to Peace'

Members of the Arab League's “Followup Committee” don't want the United States to give up efforts to reach a deal between Israel and the PA.

Candles, Prayers at Kotel for Victims of Carmel Fire

Soldiers, rabbis, youth, and the friends of the fallen lit candles and said prayers Sunday for those killed in the Carmel fire.

Government Approves Pardo as Mossad Chief

Barak denies that he opposed Tamir Pardo's appointment to replace Meir Dagan at helm of Israeli foreign intelligence agency.

Press Low-Key on Wave of Arson by Israel's Arabs

Reports of celebratory horn-honking in Arab Israeli towns and arson attempts downplayed. Graphic videos and photos of victims posted online.

Samaria Preparing to Take in Evacuees

Communities of Megadim and Hotrim, IDF Prison Six evacuated after Nir Etzion, Ein Hod and Beit Oren. 5,000 Evacuated from Tirat HaKarmel.

Fire or a Massacre? Israeli Media Downplays Arson Suspicion

With 40 reported dead, Carmel fire may be the worst terror act in Israeli history but major news outlets media seem resolute to ignore this.

Greek Firefighting Helicopters En Route to Assist Israel

PM has asked Russia, Italy, Greece and Cyprus to help fight the fire in Carmel mountains.

MKs Petition for Sovereignty in Ariel

Some 35 Members of Knesset say the city of Ariel should become officially and fully Israeli via a declaration of sovereignty over it.

First Candle of Chanukah Lit at Kotel

Chief Sephardic Rabbi and Minister of Education light candle at the holiest Jewish site at which Jews are permitted to pray.

Terrorist Gets 10 Years for Attempt to Kidnap IDF Soldiers

A Be'er Sheva judge ruled terrorist Machsan Said must spend 10 years in prison for attempting to kidnap Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border.

Kahane Family Sues as Radio Ads Pulled over Peace Now Pressure

The family of slain rabbi Meir Kahane is suing the Broadcast Authority after apolitical ads were pulled from the air.

Rabbi Weiss: Sharon Lied; I'm Sorry I Was Part of the Expulsion

Rabbi Yisrael Weiss, who told soldiers to obey expulsion orders, has expressed regret over his role in the 2005 expulsion of Jews from their homes.

Knesset Probes Poor Response to Flu Shot Campaign

Deputy Health Minister Litzman set a personal example Monday and received a flu shot, while the Knesset asked why the public isn't doing the same.

Netanyahu Names Tamir Pardo as New Mossad Chief

Tamir Pardo, a veteran of the Entebbe operation, has been named as the incoming chief of Israel's international intelligence agency, the Mossad.

PM on WikiLeaks: ‘Now World Knows what Arabs Say About Iran’

WikiLeaks exposures are a dangerous precedent but show the world Arabs’ private fears of Iran's nuclear threat, Prime Minister Netanyahu says.

Ketzaleh: Bar-Lev Being Punished for Disengagement Work

Instead of becoming police director, Uri Bar-Lev is leaving his job, for now - as punishment for his role in the disengagement, says MK "Ketzaleh."

Arab Who Maimed Woman with Rock Gets 9 Years

The attacker hurled a rock that badly injured a Jewish woman at the northern entrance to Efrat.

PA Teaches that Zionism Was Europe’s Excuse to Get Rid of Jews

The PA continues a campaign to deny that Israel is a Jewish state: The "accursed” Balfour Declaration was part of Europe’s plan to get rid of Jews.

Gaza Exports via Israel despite Terror, Shalit Captivity

An IDF general says Israel will allow Hamas-run Gaza to export using Israeli crossings despite terror, Shalit captivity.

'Disappointed' Maj.-Gen.Ganz to Retire

Major-General Benny Ganz to retire, admits disappointment over losing out for Chief of Staff post.

Israel Sends Aid to Cholera-Stricken Haiti

Israel boosts aid to Haiti as the earthquake-ravaged country is hit by cholera. Aid will include permanent trauma unit.

PA Project Cuts Access to Tomb of the Patriarchs

Jews in Hevron and Kiryat Arba report a PA building project that could cut off Jewish access to the Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Female Electricians Help Power the Israeli Army

As many as 80 percent of the soldiers who maintain Israeli army vehicles and weapons in the southern region are women, according to the IDF.

Gush Katif Expulsion Police Commander Accused of Molestation

Israel reeling as top police commander, proponent and central figure in executing Gush Katif expulsion, is investigated for alleged sexual crimes.

Russian Company Seeks Stake in Israeli Gas Field

Russia's Gazprom is in talks to buy shares in the development of Israel's natural gas field.

Prayers for Rain in the Kinneret and at the Western Wall

Rabbis to pray for rain from the heart of the Kinneret; second fast day declared as a five-year drought leaves Israel parched..

Jews Move into Jerusalem Home as Court Orders Arab Squatters Out

Jews finally managed to move into a Jerusalem home Tuesday with help from police after a court ordered Arab squatters to leave.

Arab NGO Disrupts Panel at Annual Israeli Media Conference

Participants at annual Israel Media Conference contended with Arab NGO that planted anti-Zionist hecklers at sessions.

Threat Letters with White Powder Sent to Hareidi Leaders

Minister Yishai, Deputy Minister Litzman, MKs Gafni, Makleb and two prominent rabbis receive similar letters. MK Moses: 'stop the hatred.'

PA: Western Wall Was 'not Jewish’ until 16th Century C.E.

The Palestinian Authority’s rewriting of the Bible reaches a new peak, or low, with a “scientific study” denying Jewish claims to the Wester

Welcome! Record-Breaking Tourist No. 3,000,001 Arrives in Israel

The Tourism Ministry welcomed record-breaking tourist no. 3,000,001 in a festive ceremony at Ben Gurion airport. INNTV was there.

Arab Princess Getting Royal Treatment at Israeli Hospital

A Persian Gulf princess is in Israel undergoing a complicated heart operation, after her doctors recommended Israel as her best treatment choice.

Cabinet OKs 85M Shekel Kotel Development Plan

Government green light for five year plan for the continued development of the Western Wall plaza and its environs.

Abbas Says ‘No’ to US Freeze Proposal

Abbas consults with Egypt and turns down the US proposal for a new freeze on Jewish homes – unless it formally includes parts of Jerusalem.

Yair Klein Home Free from Russia but a Marked Man by Colombia

Yair Klein is home in Israel after three years in a Russian jail but still is Colombia’s most wanted man for allegedly training guerillas.

PA Rock Attacks Continue; Victim in Serious Condition

PA Arabs continue to attack Jewish drivers in Judea and Samaria. One victim was partially blinded, and remains seriously hurt.

Likud Central Committee Joins Freeze Opposition

PM Netanyahu faces resistance to freeze from his own party's Central Committee as mass opposition drive begins.

Do Soldiers' Mothers Call the Shots in the IDF?

Among many topics, the "Women and Security" conference dealt with the influence mothers have on the IDF and the way Israel's enemies preceive it

Rabbinate Calls for 'Rain Fast Day' Thursday

Winter is again late in coming to Israel. The Chief Rabbinate has set Thursday as a day of fasting, prayer and repentance, asking G-d for rain.

Group: Israel, Army Radio Won't Air PSA Against Missionaries

Israel Radio and Army Radio said they would not air an ad warning youths of the dangers of missionary activities at concerts and festivals.

Protest against Genocide in Sudan or an Opera in Israel?

In Washington, a Sudanese refugee pleads for help against genocide in his country. In Israel, South African leftists protest an opera performance.

Google Chooses Israel for YouTube Marketing Trial

Google has chosen Israel for a video advertising pilot program using the self-broadcast, video sharing YouTube site.

Jerusalem’s Gilo Neighborhood Up in Arms over De Facto Freeze

Gilo neighborhood officials are up in arms over Jerusalem’s slapping a de facto freeze on building new homes due to “political considerations.”

Police Raid Yeshiva in Middle of Night

Police raided a yeshiva and learned they could not find anything illegal or criminal. They went outside and started handing out traffic tickets.

Likud MKs: If PM Ignores Us, We're Ready to Fight

INN asked Likud MK's what they will do if PM Netanyahu manages to push through freeze extension, He'll be fighting us instead of Obama, they said.

Clinton’s Freeze Melting under Likud and PA Pressures

Clinton’s freeze plan may melt. Netanyahu’s Likud MKs draft an “anti-freeze” petition. Israel wants written guarantees and the PA wants the UN.

Minister Landau: US Demanding Much More Than 3-Month Freeze

Media is wrong, says minister; Israel won't get promised benefits for an extended freeze, they only kick in if a full agreement is reached.

Seven Mild Earthquakes Shake up the North, Fog Closes Airport

Northern residents shook off seven mild earthquakes this week while heavy fog shut down Ben Gurion airport, stranding thousands of travelers.

Ramat HaSharon Mayor: Ariel Boycotters Unwelcome in My Town

Mayor Rochberger: artists who refuse to perform in Ariel will not be invited to perform in Ramat HaSharon. He says other mayors support him.

Orbach: Freeze Means It's Time to Leave

MK Uri Orbach hopes the two other MKs in the faction will favor bolting the coalition in case of a freeze, but says he will not leave on his own.

Government Votes to Begin Final Ethiopian Aliyah

The government has voted to begin a final mass aliyah from Ethiopia, after which immigration from the country will end.

Wild, Wild Lod: Jewish Real Estate Office Torched

An office that markets 300 apartments for the religious-Zionist public was set on fire at week's end.

Bill Wants Anti-Racist Law to Include Hareidim and Settlers

MK Michael Ben-Ari wants “settlers" and hareidim protected under laws against racism, which currently only cover ethnic but not religious groups.