Hamas end internal dispute over Doha deal Published yesterday (updated) 22/02/2012 22: 39 http: //www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=462455 BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Hamas officials met on Wednesday in Cairo and ended an internal dispute about the recent agreement signed in Doha, an official said. Read More »
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Defense elements are preparing for an assault on Tel Aviv
The Kirya will be a target of opportunity in the next war’ Defense elements are preparing for an assault on Tel Aviv, including GPS-guided missile fire towards the Kirya military base Amir Rapaport 21/2/2012 http: //www.israeldefense. Read More »
Asharq Al-Awsat Interview: Abdul Munim Abu al-Futuh
22/02/2012 By Ahmed Imbabi & Mohammed Abu Shama http: //www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=3&id=28573 Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat- You may differ or agree with him, but you must under all circumstances respect his rich political experience as one of the pillars of the Islamic movement in Egypt. Read More »
Prominent Iranian Lawmaker Warns about Azerbaijani Cooperation with CIA, Mossad
Prominent Lawmaker Warns about Azerbaijan’s Cooperation with CIA, Mossad News number: 9010175704 14: 23 | 2012-02-22 http: //english.farsnews.com/newstext. Read More »
Hamas: European groups to arrange for global march to Jerusalem
European groups to arrange for global march to J’lem 22-02-2012,10: 29 http: //www.qassam.ps/news-5412-European groups to arrange for global march to Jlem. Read More »
Excerpts: Syria exports target $1 billion to Iran; $10 million currently. Estimated 40,000 NGOs in
Excerpts: Syria exports target $1 billion to Iran; $10 million currently. Estimated 40,000 NGOs in Egypt threatened. Taliban/Al=Qaeda tensions in Afghanistan. Azerbaijan arrests ‘Iran-linked attack plotters, February 22, 2012 +++ SOURCE: Syria Report 22 Feb.’12: ‘Syria Targets Exports of USD 1 billion to Iran… Read More »
Arab Version of Price Tag Violence on Mt. of Olives Faces Mass Public Protest Meeting
FEBRUARY 25th EMERGENCY PUBLIC FORUM Arab Version of ‘Price Tag’ Violence on Mt. of Olives Faces Mass Public Protest Meeting What: The International Committee for the Preservation of Har Hazeitim ( http: //www.saveharhazeitim.org/ ) will call an emergency forum to turn back the newest round of violence on the Mt. of Olives Cemetery. Read More »
Stopping Iran: Still Too Much Noise and Too Little Action
Unfortunately, the West is not yet truly determined to halt the Iranian nuclear weapons program. Stopping Iran: Still Too Much Noise and Too Little Action by Prof. Eytan Gilboa BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. Read More »
Hamas: Committed to Doha deal, but needs amendment
Hamas: Committed to Doha deal, but needs amendment Published 21/02/2012 22: 13 http: //www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=461962 BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayyah said Monday that the Islamist movement is committed to the Doha agreement, but still disputes President Abbas’ dual role of prime minister. Read More »
Lebanese FM Views Resistance as Principle of Security in Lebanon
Lebanese FM Views Resistance as Principle of Security in Lebanon News number: 9010175608 18: 11 | 2012-02-21 http: //english.farsnews.com/newstext. Read More »
Iranian news agency: ultimate goal of scientist at nuclear facility was annihilation of Israel
[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA Solve the puzzle: Iranian statement #1: the Natanz uranium enrichment facility is engaged in the pursuit of peaceful uses of nuclear material. Read More »
Excerpts: Iran nuclear position unchanged. Palestinians hunger strike ended. Gulf Arab Stats warn
Excerpts: Iran nuclear position unchanged. Palestinian’s hunger strike ended. Gulf Arab Stats warn Syria and Iran. Assad’s allies show support. Read More »
Justice Ministry Statement Regarding Khader Adnan: as long as no new significant and substantive …
Justice Ministry Statement Regarding Khader Adnan (Communicated by the Justice Ministry Spokesman’s Office dover@justice.gov.il Following is a translation of a request submitted by the State Attorney and the attorney of the appellant (Khader Adnan) to the Supreme Court: “1. Read More »
Iran engages in propaganda campaign against Azerbaijan as relations
Source Unveils Azerbaijan’s Role in Spreading Narcotics in Region News number: 9010175558 14: 23 | 2012-02-21 http: //english.farsnews.com/newstext. Read More »
Cal State University Travel-abroad program to Israel reinstated, after 9-year suspension
Communications & Media University of Haifa February 21, 2012 Media release Travel-abroad program to Israel is reinstated, after 9-year suspension **The University of Haifa has been chosen by California State University as its only approved study abroad program in Israel. Read More »
Possible IDF operation in Gaza Defense to segment Gaza, re-take Philadelphi Corridor and even topple
Defense elements assess that an in-depth operation in Gaza will not necessarily resemble Operation Cast Lead from three years ago. Its purpose might include segmenting Gaza into several parts, taking over a route between Gaza and Egypt, or even toppling the Hamas regime. Read More »
AWRAD Poll of Palestinians 15-30 years old: only 5.8% most concerned by Israeli Occupation, 49.5%
To you personally, which of the following issues is causing the most concern in your life? Please rank from 1 (being most concerning) to 8 (being least concerning) Finding a job 35.2% Covering the expenses of my education 20.6% Corruption in public life 12.9% My personal freedoms 11.1% The expenses of marriage including housing 6.8% Occupation 5. Read More »
Efforts for sulha between Israeli Arab truck driver and Palestinian families of killed children
[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA: Let's put the cards on the table: If the Israeli truck driver who killed Palestinian children and a teacher last week had been a Jew the situation today could have been considerably worse. But since the driver is an Israeli Arab rather an Israeli Jew there's a limit to what the Palestinians can say about the incident. Read More »
IDF deploys Iron Dome in Tel Aviv region (part of training plan)
Tel Aviv to Get Missile Interceptor System: Army Feb. 19, 2012 – 04: 22PM By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE http: //www.defensenews.com/article/20120219/DEFREG04/302190009/Tel-Aviv-Get-Missile-Interceptor-System-Army JERUSALEM The Israeli military will deploy a battery of rocket interceptors from its ‘Iron Dome’ system in the Tel Aviv region on Feb. Read More »
Did Abbas save Israel from reckless Netanyahu compromise?
[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA: If Barak Ravid's report is accurate, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu proposed that Israel maintain a military presence in the Jordan Valley for a limited period of time. Why term this "reckless"? #1. Read More »
Former Iranian Official Blames Zionists for Detention of Iranian Reporter in Azerbaijan
Former Official Blames Zionists for Detention of Iranian Reporter in Azerbaijan News number: 9010175454 14: 34 | 2012-02-20 http: //english.farsnews.com/newstext. Read More »
Iran to Manufacture New Generations of Fighter Jets
Iran to Manufacture New Generations of Fighter Jets News number: 9010175462 15: 19 | 2012-02-20 http: //english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9010175462 TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced on Monday that the country is upgrading its warplanes and manufacturing new generations of fighter jets. Read More »
[Photos?[Iran Watching Astronauts at Space Stations through Home-Made Optical Systems
Iran Watching Astronauts at Space Stations through Home-Made Optical Systems News number: 9010175480 16: 14 | 2012-02-20 http: //english.farsnews.com/NewsV. Read More »
Egypt to supply Gaza Strip 5 megawatts of electricity
Egypt to Supply Gaza with Power Date : 20/2/2012 Time : 15: 44 http: //english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=detail&id=19046 ——————————————————————————– RAMALLAH, February 20, 2012 (WAFA) Egypt agreed Read More »
[Praises Iranian people] PM Netanyahu Speech at Annual Conference of Presidents of Major American
…two populations that have inherently pro-Western, pro-American, pro-liberal views of the world. One is Israel, and the other is Iran PM Netanyahu’s Speech at Annual Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations 19/02/2012 Thank you all, and thank you Alan and Malcolm. Read More »
Excerpts: Iran to expand nuclear program. Iran wants talks. Iran halts oil to Britain and France …
Excerpts: Iran to expand nuclear program. Iran wants talks. Iran halts oil to Britain and France February 20, 2012 +++SOURCE: Saudi Gazette 20 Feb. Read More »
Prof. Steinberg in The Times of Israel: Israels Vibrant Democracy
Criticism and analysis of NGOs is not anti-democratic – indeed, it is the essence of the democratic process THE NGO CAMPAIGN AGAINST ISRAEL DEMOCRACY Gerald M. Steinberg By any objective standard, Israeli democracy is as robust and pluralistic as any in the world. Read More »
NGO Monitor: Background Information on NGO Reporting of Khader Adnan
NGO Monitor: Background Information on NGO Reporting of Khader Adnan http: //campaign.r20.constantcontact. Read More »
To save their endangered languages, Sami group from Norway came to the Hebrew University
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA RELATIONS Hebrew University FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE To save their endangered languages, Sami group from Norway came to the Hebrew University Jerusalem, Feb. 20, 2012 Representatives of the Sami minority in Norway came to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem today to learn how Hebrew is taught to students from around the world. Read More »
Solution Found for the Operation of the Ammunition Hill Site
Solution Found for the Operation of the Ammunition Hill Site (Communicated by the Prime Minister’s Media Adviser) At a meeting held this evening (Monday), 20/2/12, with Cabinet Secretary Tzvi Hauser, and with the participation of representatives of Read More »
Hamas, Fatah feud over political platform of government
Hamas does not want to be seen as having recognized the Oslo Accords or Israel’s right to exist by agreeing to the formation of a unity government with Abbas’s Fatah faction. Hamas, Fatah feud over political platform of gov’t By KHALED ABU TOAMEH The Jerusalem Post 02/19/2012 19: 45 http: //www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article. Read More »
Egypt withdraws ambassador to Syria, Syria responds in kind
Egypt withdraws ambassador to Syria, Syria responds in kind Al-Masry Al-Youm Sun, 19/02/2012 – 17: 13 http: //www.egyptindependent.com/node/668246 On Sunday, Egypt withdrew its ambassador to Syria and Syria responded by recalling its ambassador in Cairo, Youssef al-Ahmed. Read More »
Gaza faces more blackouts as Hamas refuses to allow Egypt to supply fuel via Israel
Gaza faces more blackouts as Egypt fuel fails to arrive Published 19 February 2012 16: 20 http: //www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=461556 GAZA CITY (Ma’an) — Fuel from Egypt has yet to be transferred to Gaza despite assurances it would arrive on Sunday to alleviate an energy crisis, a power authority official said Sunday afternoon. Read More »
Iranian FM Salehi appreciates Egypt for cooperation with Iranian Navy warships
Salehi appreciates Egypt for cooperation with Iranian Navy warships News Code: 30826112 (2409071) Publish Date : 30/11/1390 – 19: 24 http: //www.irna. Read More »
Iranian MP: Deployment of Iranian, Russian Flotillas in Syrian Coasts Clear Warning to US
MP: Deployment of Iranian, Russian Flotillas in Syrian Coasts Clear Warning to US News number: 9010175382 15: 36 | 2012-02-19 http: //english.farsnews.com/newstext. Read More »
PM Netanyahu Appoints Committee to Advance the Natural Gas Sector in Israel
PM Netanyahu Appoints Committee to Advance the Natural Gas Sector in Israel (Communicated by the Prime Minister’s Media Adviser) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today (Sunday), 19.2. Read More »
Excerpts: Egypts NGOs facing trial. Chinas advice to Syria. Irans biggest bank fraud. Egypt sets …
Excerpts: Egypt’s NGO’s facing trial. China’s advice to Syria. Iran’s biggest bank fraud. Egypt sets Feb.26 for NGO trial. Iranian exiles in Iraq to be relocated, February 19, 2012 +++SOURCE Egyptian Gazette 19 Feb.â12: âDempsey wanted to fly US suspects out of Egyptâ, Agence France Presse. Read More »
Recommendations of the Team on Management of the Sovereign Fund that will Manage Revenues from …
Recommendations of the Team on Management of the Sovereign Fund that will Manage Revenues from Natural Resources were Presented to the Cabinet (Communicated by the Prime Minister’s Media Adviser) The Cabinet today (Sunday), 19.2. Read More »
From PM Netanyahu’s Remarks Following Home Front Defense Minister Vilnais Review
From PM Netanyahu’s Remarks Following Home Front Defense Minister Vilnai’s Review (Communicated by the Prime Minister’s Media Adviser) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today (Sunday), 19.2. Read More »
Iranian and Hezbollah Terrorist Attacks against Israeli Targets Abroad
During the past year the Iranian terrorist campaign has faced a succession of failures, caused, in our assessment, by their low professional capabilities and perhaps also by haste and excessive motivation to carry out terrorist attacks regardless of the cost. Read More »
NATO official: Israel valuable partner but will not warn Israel of incoming Iranian missiles …
Israel to Get No Data from NATOâs Shield Hurriyet Daily News Saturday, 18 February 2012 http: //www.turkishweekly.net/news/131489/israel-to-get-no-data-from-nato%C3%ADs-shield.html NATOâs chief and Turkish officials take pains to stress that data from the allianceâs missile system will not be shared with non-members, particularly Israel. Read More »
ZOA: Obamas Refusal to Condemn/Penalize Abbas PA/Hamas Alliance Fits Pattern of Non-Responses to PA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Morton A. Klein Phone: 212-481-1500 http: //www.zoa.org February 17, 2012 Obama’s Refusal to Condemn/Penalize Abbas’ PA/Hamas Alliance Fits Pattern of Non-Responses to PA Pro-Terror, Anti-Peace Acts The Zionist Read More »
Egyptian Social Democratic Party representative: Muslim Brotherhood has no legal status in Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood: Operating outside the law? Noha El-Hennawy Egypt Independent Thu, 16/02/2012 – 10: 24 http: //www.egyptindependent. Read More »
Foreign Extremists a Danger to Syrian Revolution
…should the suspicions be confirmed that the Syrian uprising has been infiltrated by unknown, uncontrollable extremists, the willingness of the world to help would surely dramatically decrease. The volunteers from other countries could therefore unwittingly deal a death blow to the Syrian revolution. Read More »
Egyptian Salafi movement spokesman: Bahai threat to national security
According to Shahat, Bahai’s are not entitled to rights under Islam because they do not belong and are not recognized by the religion, and any new constitution should not include an amendment protecting their rights. Read More »
Limits Assad to 14 years after elections – Draft Constitution for the Syrian Arab Republic
Article 88 The President of the Republic is elected for 7 years as of the end of the term of the existing President. The President can be elected for only one more successive term. … Article 155 The term of office of the current President of the Republic terminates after 7 years of his being sworn in as President. Read More »
We are committed to reconciliation agreement – Hamas official
We are committed to reconciliation agreement – Hamas official 17/02/2012 By Ali El-Saleh http: //www.asharq-e.com/news. Read More »
Israel Is Under Attack and the Defense Establishment is Paralyzed
It’s possible to say that the system is paralyzed due to the debate over the defense budget. Israel Is Under Attack and the Defense Establishment is Paralyzed The heads of the defense establishment and the defense industries gathered this week at the Singapore Air Show, where the bad reports and considerable tension also arrived. Read More »
Text: PLO News Agency features inciting description of organized sanctioned Jewish visit to Josephs
[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA If the PA was honoring their commitments, Jews would be visiting and praying at Joseph's Tomb 24/7. Read More »
Israel opens border for Golan Druze returning from Syria
Israel to let Golan Druze cross into Syria Decision to open Kuneitra crossing to allow 15 Druze students studying in Syria to return made by Interior Minister Eli Yishai, pending the approval of the security establishment. By Jonathan Lis Haaretz Published 03: 38 16.02. Read More »
PA insists their cops at Josephs Tomb have assault rifles
PA rejects request to disarm at Joseph’s Tomb By YAAKOV KATZ The Jerusalem Post 15 February 2012 http: //www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?ID=257983&R=R1 The Palestinian Authority has rejected an Israeli request to not arm its policemen stationed at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus with AK-47 Kalashnikov assault rifles, The Jerusalem Post has learned. Read More »
Pew Research Poll of Americans on Iran: 58%: 30% stop Iran from developing nukes even if military
PEW RESEARCH CENTER FOR THE PEOPLE & THE PRESS FEBRUARY 2012 POLITICAL SURVEY FINAL TOPLINE February 8-12, 2012 N=1501 http: //www.people-press.org/files/legacy-questionnaires/02-15-12%20Foreign%20Policy%20Topline.pdf Q.1-Q.6a, Q.32-Q.37, Q.43-Q.48, Q.62-Q.65, Q.71-Q.72 HELD FOR FUTURE RELEASE Q.6b-e, Q.7-Q.8, Q.11, Q.13-Q.16, Q.19-Q.21, Q. Read More »
Bud McFarlane: Pollards Life Sentence a great injustice
Bud McFarlane: Pollard’s Life Sentence “a great injustice” Pres. Reagan’s National Security Advisor Slams Weinberger For “Extreme Bias Against Israel” February 16, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aaron Troodler (888) 897-7450 REAGAN’S FORMER Read More »
New Wave Poll: 68.2%: 18.5% Support general strike for contract workers
New Wave Poll: 68.2%: 18.5% Support general strike for contract workers Dr. Aaron Lerner – IMRA 17 February 2012 Telephone poll carried out by New Wave for Yisrael Hayom 14 February 2012 of a representative sample of 500 adult Hebrew speaking Israeli Read More »
Excerpts: New Egyptian Parliament dominated by Islamists. Obama: insourcing to bring jobs back to
Excerpts: New Egyptian Parliament dominated by Islamists. Obama: ‘insourcing’ to bring jobs back to U.S. Iran behind anti-Israel attacks. U.S. closely monitoring Hizbullah activities. Egypt’s Brotherhood backs military re U.S. dispute February 16, 2012 +++SOURCE: Egyptian Gazette 16 Feb. Read More »
Another Defeat for the al-Dura Blood Libel / Disinformation and Lawfare: the Al-Dura Cases
Another Defeat for the al-Dura Blood Libel (Commentary Magazine) http: //www.commentarymagazine.com/2012/02/16/muhammad-al-dura-blood-libel-palestinian-israel-myth/ Jonathan S. Read More »
Magen David Adom Cooperates With Palestinian Red Crescent To Treat Victims Of This Mornings Fatal
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Text: European Parliament calls on Russia immediately to halt all arms and military equipment sales
P7 TA-PROV(2012)0054 Situation in Russia European Parliament resolution of 16 February 2012 on the upcoming presidential election in Russia (2012/2505 RSP) http: //www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc. Read More »
Manhigut Yehudit responds to IMRA criticism of Moshe Feiglin
Dr. Aaron Lerner – IMRA: The following is the reply IMRA received from Shmuel Sackett, International Director and Co-Founder of Moshe Feiglin’s ‘Manhigut Yehudit” in response to the Weekly Commentary (see below). It would appear that Mr. Read More »
President Shimon Peres Speaks With Pa Chairman Abu Mazen And Expresses His Sorrow Over The Loss Of
PRESIDENT OF ISRAEL SPOKESPERSON’S OFFICE Jerusalem, 16 February 2012 PRESIDENT SHIMON PERES SPEAKS WITH PA CHAIRMAN ABU MAZEN AND EXPRESSES HIS SORROW OVER THE LOSS OF LIFE IN TODAY’S ROAD ACCIDENT President Shimon Peres today (Thursday), 16.2. Read More »
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