Monthly Archives: November 2011
‘Night of Broken Glass’ Strikes Jewish Stores in New Jersey
Highland Park targeted in a series of anti-Semitic attacks on at least five Jewish-owned establishments.
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"Kristallnacht" Strikes Jewish Stores in New Jersey
Highland Park targeted in a series of anti-Semitic attacks on at least five Jewish-owned establishments.
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Crown Heights: Chabad Camp for Junior Shluchim
As Chabad’s emissaries met for their conference in New York, their children simultaneously enjoyed a special camp.
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Iran Warns of More Measures Against Britain
After Britain closes the Iranian embassy in London, the Islamic Republic threatens to take measures against Britain.
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Kosher Veggie "Meat" in IDF Military Meals
Chef Man is a new kosher meat-free line of soy-protein beef and poultry style products. Israel’s soldiers are already enjoying it.
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Another Rumor of War? Germany to Sell Israel Another Dolphin Sub
Germany will sell Israel a fourth Dolphin-class submarine and will finance a third of its costs, reports said Wednesday.
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Tax Breaks for Middle Class on the Way
The Knesset Finance Committee on Wednesday authorized a dramatic change in the Israeli tax code – making it more “middle-class friendly.”
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Iran Clerics: West Fears Our Brand of Islam
The U.S. and other Western countries fear the rise of Islam, and because of this they fight Iran, the most Islamic country in the world.
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Abbas-Livni Confab in Amman
Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni met with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Amman to tell him to return to the negotiating table.
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Hamas Co-Founder: Abbas Not Serious About Reconciliation
Hamas co-founder Mahmoud Al Zahar says PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is not serious about reconciliation.
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Britain Ejects Iranian Ambassador, Orders Embassy Closed
Great Britain has ordered the closure of the Iranian embassy and given its ambassador 48 hours to leave the United Kingdom.
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Analysis: The Euro Isn’t Dead Yet
Fiscal pundits say the Eurozone is dead and will be buried by years end, but banking officials haven’t given up. Why?
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Bill Will Ensure ‘Religious Freedom’ for IDF Soldiers
A bill sponsored by MK Ya’akov Katz will ensure that religious IDF soldiers are not forced to act against their religious principles.
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Three Years Later: Chabad’s Renewed Outreach in Mumbai
Three years ago this week 10 Pakistani terrorists massacred six Jews at the Nariman Chabad House in Mumbai and 158 other people as well.
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Mikati Makes End-Run on Hizbullah to Fund STL
Lebanon’s PM Najib Mikati has averted the collapse of his government by funding the STL from his own office’s coffers.
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In 3rd Quarter 2011, Gaza Exports Jump 30%
In the third quarter of 2011, Gaza’s exports have increased 30 percent over the same period a year earlier, despite a worldwide crisis.
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Arab Spring: Jihad Turns Inward in Yemen
A reactionary Sunni school in Yemen has declared jihad on the Huthi rebels who have laid siege to its compound in a bid to seize the region.
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Lieberman: Resuming Tax Transfers to PA Perpetuates Terror
The release of tax revenues to the PA “gives the murderers of Jews and Israelis luxury and respectability.”
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New Kuwait Government ‘Within Hours’
Kuwait’s Emir is expected to appoint an interim government who will tasked with overseeing new elections.
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Police Persecution of Rabbis Continues
Jerusalem police interrogated Rabbi Chaim Greenspan of Jericho over a religious opinion he co-signed three years ago.
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Bible Belt Senator in Samaria: ‘G-d’s Promise is Forever’
A Bible Belt state senator who backed a pro-Israel resolution hopes more states will follow. “G-d’s promise to Jews is forever.”
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Video: US Fudges on Hamas’ Standing in PA Elections
Should Hamas run in PA elections despite its being a terrorist group? US: It’s an “internal matter,” but, well, after all, maybe not.
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Going to ‘Extreme Lengths’ for the Ukrainian President
Israel’s capital city is going to “extreme lengths” to honor Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovich, arriving on a state visit to Israel.
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Cabinet Approves Release of Funds for PA
The Security Cabinet approves unfreezing tax revenues collected for the PA despite Abbas’ unilateral moves to win UN recognition.
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MK Wants Breslov Rebbe Nachman’s Grave in Israel
An MK wants the PM to discuss with the visiting Ukrainian president the idea of reburying revered Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Israel.
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‘Mysterious Explosion Damaged Iranian Nuclear Site’
A blast that Iran said was at a uranium enrichment site actually damaged a nuclear site. It was not accidental, The London Times reports.
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Turkey Hits Syria with Sanctions
Turkey has struck Syria with a list of economic sanctions designed to break the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
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Video: Police Tear Down Coast-to-Coast ‘Occupy USA’ Tents
Philadelphia and Los Angeles police raid “Occupy” campers who have created sympathy and headaches for Americans.
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Qaddafi’s Daughter Starts Trouble from Algeria
The daughter of Muammar Qaddafi is carrying on her father’s struggle against the rebel forces who toppled him from power in Libya.
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Misfire in IDF Drill Narrowly Misses General
Two misfired artillery shells in an IDF exercise in southern Israel narrowly missed a group of soldiers Tuesday, including a top general.
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Tunisia Extends State of Emergency
The nation that gave birth to the Jasmine Revolution and the Arab Spring has just extended its state of emergency for the rest of the year.
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New Tahrir Square Violence Mars Elections
Fresh violence at Cairo’s Tahrir Square wounded 88 people by early Wednesday during the second day of legislative elections.
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New Tahrir Square Violence Mar Elections
Fresh violence at Cairo’s Tahrir Square wounded 88 people by early Wednesday during the second day of legislative elections.
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Britain Quits Embassy in Tehran
Great Britain has quit Iran, ordering all staff to evacuate and return home after its Tehran embassy was destroyed by protesters.
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‘The Missiles May Have been a Warning of Things to Come’
The head of the Shlomi Local Council warns: The Katyusha missiles might be a warning of a new conflict. We need to be prepared.
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Cameron Warns Iran of ‘Consequences’ After Embassy Attack
British Prime Minister David Cameron calls attack on embassy in Iran “a disgrace,” warns the Islamic Republic of “serious consequences.”
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Prosor: The UN is a Rubber Stamp for the PA
The UN’s automatic pro-Arab majority distorts history and makes the body a “rubber stamp for the PA,” charges Israeli Ambassador Prosor.
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Newt Presents Smaller Target on Immigration
Newt Gingrich has been reducing his vulnerability on the immigration issue.
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Abbas Reaffirms UN Statehood Bid: It’s Our Legitimate Right
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reaffirms his bid for UN membership. “It’s our legitimate right,” he claims.
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Ban Condemns Katyusha Fire, Urges Restraint
The UN Secretary-General condemns the firing of Katyusha missiles into Israel, calls for “maximum restraint” by all parties.
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Virtual Online Tour Preparing for the 2012 Jerusalem Marathon
The 2nd Jerusalem Marathon is set for March 16, 2012. Watch the virtual tour of the marathon’s route.
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ICJP Calls Parliamentarians to Counter Threats to Middle East
The International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians is calling the world to counter the threats to the Middle East from Iran and Hamas.
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New Visitors’ Center Brings Jaffa’s History to Life
The Old Jaffa Development Company launches brand new visitors’ center, which presents the city’s history from the Bible to the present day.
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Netanyahu Visits Eilat’s Infiltration Neighborhood
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits the Ye’elim neighborhood in Eilat, which suffers from illegal African infiltration.
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"Every Jew Should Learn About This Day"
World Zionist Organization re-enacts the recognition of Israel by the UN. MK Danon: “Every Jew should learn about this day.”
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Shalit Deal Terrorist Still in Hadassah Hospital
Arutz Sheva receives a second complaint from another family about the terrorist who was hospitalized in Hadassah.
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Exclusive Interview: UK Chief Rabbi at Chabad Conference
Arutz Sheva spoke with Rabbi Sacks, after his inspiring speech to the Shluchim gathering in NYC.
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The Hi-Tech Deli Counter
A new scale will turn one of the most annoying shopping tasks – waiting in line at the meat counter – into one of the most interesting
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Former Mayor: Gov’t Sacrificing Citizens to Moloch
Prosper Azran says Israel’s leaders have abdicated their duty to protect the people from harm – thereby sacrificing them.
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UN Officials Show PA Spirit, Bash Israel
United Nations officials continue to raise serious questions about their claim to being a neutral arbiter as they continue to bash Israel.
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Kenyan Court Issues Arrest for Omar Al-Bashir; Sudan Cuts Ties
A Kenyan Court’s Issuance of an arrest warrant against Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has led to a rupture in relations.
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Second PA Minister Indicted in Corruption Probe
Ramallah’s ongoing corruption probe continues to cast doubts on popular claims that the PA is ‘ready for statehood.’
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Pakistan Will Boycott Bonn Conference on Afghanistan
Pakistan will not attend next week’s conference on Afghanistan in Bonn, Germany to protest last week’s lethal raid killing 24 soldiers.
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Former Mossad Chief: Israel’s Government is ‘Ridiculous’
Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan says Israel’s government needs an overhaul – adds senior officials want him silenced on Iran.
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Danon Believes Home Center Agreement Presages New Policy
Deputy Knesset Speaker Danny Danon has gotten Home Center to rescind discriminatory surcharges imposed on Yesha residents.
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Weinstein: Supreme Court a ‘Court of Glory’
PM Netanyahu reiterated his staunch opposition to judicial reform, compares himself to Menachem Begin.
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Eldad to Abdullah II: Jordan is Palestine or Exile
MK Eldad continued trading barbs with Abdullah II saying if Jordan isn’t Palestine the Hashemite monarchy will fall
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Hamas Cell Arrested, Indicted in Jerusalem
A Hamas fund raising and money laundering cell was recently arrested by Israel’s security services and indicted in a Jerusalem court.
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IDF Pursues Loose Internet Lips
IDF Information Security personnel continue to warn soldiers to be careful about what they post to social media sites – warn of consequences
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Oslo Spree Killer Found Mentally Unfit for Trial
Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 in Norway on Jully 22, has been found unfit to stand trial due to ‘psychosis.’
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Video: Giant Chabad Dance
The annual conference of Chabad emissaries concluded with a giant dance in the traditional Jewish style of hand-on-shoulder togetherness.
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Global Jihadi Group Claims it Fired Katyushas
Beirut politicians blame Syria’s proxies for the overnight attack on Israel.
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‘Democracy’ in Egypt: Ballot List Six-Feet Long
The weeks-long “democratic” vote in Egypt features a six-foot long ballot list of 3,009 candidates and an $85 fine for non-voters.
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Iranian Students Storm British Embassy, Burn Flag
Iranian students stormed the British embassy in Iran, tore down the Queen’s picture and burned the British flag
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Israeli Ambassador: Anti-Jewish ‘Sickness’ in British Press
Ambassador Daniel Taub decries anti-Semitism and “a sign of a great sickness inside British journalism.”
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Muslim Brotherhood Raising Jordan to Boiling Point
Swarms of refugees from Iraq and Syria, along with the rising Muslim Brotherhood, may bring the Arab Spring to Jordan.
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Man Arrested for Threatening Steinitz at Sderot
“You might not be around in 2013 and we know where you live,” a man allegedly told the Finance Minister at Sderot.
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Europe’s Muslim Muscle: British Lord Defends Iran
The soaring Muslim population in Europe is working against the West. A British Lord, a native of Iran, censures the British stand on Iran.<br/>http://a7.org/pictures/305/305772.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Judges Puzzled by Leftist Bid to Block Shiloh Housing
State tells High Court the Defense Minister approves of drawing up zoning plan for new homes.http://a7.org/pictures/289/289644.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Nonconformist Pundit Slams Press’ Festival of Hypocrisy’
Maariv’s Libeskind asks his fellow journalists where they were when Arutz Sheva’s radio station was shut down.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305758.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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‘Family Picture’ of 3,000 Chabad Rabbis
The late Rebbe of Lubavitch said a picture should be taken every year of Chabad emissaries. Then, there were 200. Now, there are 3,000.<br/>http://a7.org/pictures/305/305745.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Lebanon Admits One Rocket Hit Israel but Source Unknown
The Lebanese army admits to one rocket attack on Israel overnight but said it does not know who fired it. Hizbullah has not commented.<br/>http://a7.org/pictures/256/256519.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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New Knesset Lobby for Death Penalty on Terrorist Murderers
Advocates for death sentence say it has been proven effective in the United States.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305718.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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UN Says Syria Guilty of Crimes against Humanity
A United Nations human rights panel accuses Syria of committing war crimes in its brutal suppression of the Arab Spring uprising.<br/>http://a7.org/pictures/278/278948.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Re-Enactment on Tuesday of UN Recognition of Israel
The World Zionist Organization is staging on Tuesday (today) a re-enactment of the November 29, 1947 recognition of Israel by the UN.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305704.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Second Terrorist Convicted for Murderer of Fogels
An IDF court convicts Amjad Awad for the Fogel murders. He will be sentenced later. His cousin is serving life terms for the slaughter.<br/>http://a7.org/pictures/253/253952.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Report: Hizbullah Warehouse Explosion Fabricated
Last week’s explosion at a Hizbullah warehouse in Lebanon may have never actually happened, according to Israel’s Channel 10.http://a7.org/pictures/296/296972.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Erdogan Undergoes Abdominal Surgery
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has undergone abdominal surgery. The operation was a success.http://a7.org/pictures/287/287629.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Defense Ministry Apologizes to NYT Journalist
Defense Ministry apologizes to a pregnant news photographer who said she was humiliated by soldiers during a security check.http://a7.org/pictures/255/255109.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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New Bill Targets Internet Users who Post Libelous Content
The Knesset approves the first reading of a bill that would revealing the information of an internet user who causes damage to another.http://a7.org/pictures/297/297137.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Arabs Throw Bottle at Ariel Resident’s Car
A resident of Ariel who was driving on the Trans-Samaria Highway had a glass bottle thrown at him by Arabs. Luckily, he was not hurt.http://a7.org/pictures/283/283073.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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US, Britain Praise Egypt’s First Post-Mubarak Poll
The US and Britain are congratulating Egypt on completing the first historic round of three parliamentary polls to elect a new government.http://a7.org/pictures/288/288477.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Katyusha Missiles Fired from Lebanon at Northern Israel
At least four Katyusha missiles were fired from Lebanon overnight Monday. No physical injuries. IDF returned fire.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305670.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Iraq: 2 Dead, MP Wounded, in Explosion Near Parliament
Iraqi member of parliament wounded and two other people killed in explosion near parliament, as violence escalates.http://a7.org/pictures/282/282894.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Law to Punish Israelis Helping PA Illegals
A temporary law banning Israelis from assisting PA Arabs from finding work in pre-1967 Israel has passed its first reading.http://a7.org/pictures/256/256151.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Israeli Company Plants a Flag in the Cloud
Long before Google and Amazon, Israeli startup Clarizen was using the cloud to provide services for thousands of clients around the world.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305664.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Israeli Researchers Discover Fungi-Bacteria Partners
Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered a mutually beneficial relationship between fungi and bacteria that allows both to spread.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305656.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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EU Adds More Sanctions Against Syria
One day after the Arab League imposes sanctions against Syria, the European Union adds to those it has already levied on Damascus.http://a7.org/pictures/301/301413.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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PA Group Condemns WHO Conference in Jerusalem
A Palestinian Authority human rights organization has used a WHO regional health conference as a launching pad for political salvos.http://a7.org/pictures/302/302609.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Approved: 119 New Homes for Shilo
Israel’s government has approved 119 new homes for the community of Shilo – giving the community a 60% growth forecast. Peace Now fumes.http://a7.org/pictures/289/289644.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Pakistan "Reevaluating" US Ties
A two-hour series of NATO airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers has led Islamabad to reconsider cooperation with the US.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305599.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Ketzalah: Rivlin Has No Right to Criticize
MK Yaakov Katz answered criticism from Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin saying he did not check the facts.http://a7.org/pictures/257/257146.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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LAPD Starts Occupy Wall Street Arrests
Police in LA have moved to clear protesters from around City Hall as the Occupy Wall Street movement seeks roots from coast to coast.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305643.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Report: Second Large Explosion in Iran
A large explosion was heard Monday in the Iranian city of Isfahan, where several key nuclear facilities are located.http://a7.org/pictures/305/305623.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Israel Booming Despite Economic Downturn
OECD expects Israel to avoid recession and to see continued growth despite a slowdown that should end by mid 2012.http://a7.org/pictures/304/304642.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Supreme Court Stays Givat Assaf Ruling Until July 2012
A request to stay demolition orders for the community of Givat Assaf by the Defense Ministry was approved. New D-Day July 2012.http://a7.org/pictures/282/282069.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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UNHRC Charges Syria’s Assad with Crimes Against Humanity
The UN Human Rights Council has decided Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is guilty of crimes against humanity committed by his troops.http://a7.org/pictures/304/304995.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Lebanon Refuses to Enforce Syria Sanctions
The Hizbullah-dominated government in Beirut says it will not enforce sanctions on its ally, the regime of Bashar al-Assad.http://a7.org/pictures/253/253485.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Abbas: PA Elections in May 2012
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says elections for a Fatah-Hamas unity gov’t will be held next May; dismisses concerns over Hamas’ Israel stance.http://a7.org/pictures/289/289698.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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Kuwait Cabinet Resigns Amid Corruption Brouhaha
Kuwait’s government dissolved itself less that two weeks after protesters stormed parliament decrying widespread corruption.http://a7.org/pictures/253/253041.jpg’ style=”float:right;” />
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