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Trump Cabinet candidate: I look forward to visiting settlements

January 17, 2017

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Trump associate who invited Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan to sent a message to Israelis stating that the relationship between the US and Israel will improve under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Miller is being considered by the President-elect for the post of Secretary of Agriculture. “I’m […]

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Middle East, USA

Ma’ale Adumim sovereignty law submitted to Knesset committee

January 17, 2017

The Knesset plenum discussed Tuesday the application of Israeli law to Maale Adumim in advance of a proposal which will be submitted for discussion to the Ministerial Legislative Committee on Sunday. The head of Land of Israel caucus Yoav Kish(Likud) promised that “we will act with all our might to promote the law for applying

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Middle East

‘My father was killed for supporting Israel’

January 17, 2017

On June 5th, 1968, New York Senator Robert Francis Kennedy was shot and killed by Sirhan Sirhan, an Arab terrorist angered by Kennedy”s support for an arms deal to Israel. The assassination, which took place in the midst of the tumultuous 1968 Democratic primary season, came just two months after the murder of Martin Luther

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Jewish History, Middle East, USA

MK Basel Ghattas questioned by police in new case

January 17, 2017

Knesset to vote on ousting lawmaker accused of passing contraband to prisoners, now suspected of fraud, money laundering By Times of Israel staff Joint Arab List member Basel Ghattas is brought to court for a remand on his arrest at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court, December 27, 2016. (Yair Sagi/POOL) MK Basel Ghattas, already under

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Middle East

Kerry defends Obama administration’s record on Israel

January 17, 2017

Outgoing top diplomat backs US abstention at UN, says it has been a ‘solid best friend’ of Jewish state, warns Trump against moving away from Iran nuke accord By Times of Israel staff US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to CNN on January 16, 2017. (Screenshot/CNN) US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday

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Middle East, USA

Istanbul nightclub attacker arrested, say Turkish media reports

January 17, 2017

Turkish police on Monday captured the suspected jihadist who slaughtered 39 people on New Year’s night at an Istanbul nightclub, detaining him in a raid on a residential area of the city after a long manhunt. The alleged assailant was found along with his four-year-old son in an apartment in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul

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International, Middle East

Gatehouse a military outpost for David and Solomon

January 17, 2017

TEL AVIV, Israel (Press Release) — Some believe that the fabled mines of King Solomon were located among copper smelting camps in Israel’s Timna Valley. The arid conditions at Timna have seen the astonishing preservation of 3,000-year-old organic materials, which have provided Tel Aviv University archaeologists with a unique window into the culture and practices of

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Middle East Roundup: January 17, 2017

January 17, 2017

Official from anti-IDF group Breaking the Silence: shooting Israeli soldiers ‘not terrorism’ (JNS.org) An official from Breaking the Silence (BtS), a left-wing NGO that publicizes the testimonies of former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in order to spread criticism of the Israeli military, was reportedly caught saying that he does not consider shooting IDF soldiers

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Middle East

Paris conference showcases Palestinian failures

January 17, 2017

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Paris Peace Conference was not as bad as it could have been. The British and Russian governments sent low level delegations. Some of the wording in UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2334 disappeared, and the assembled agreed to resolve “all permanent status issues on the basis of United Nations

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International, Middle East

Alleged 9/11 mastermind’s letter reaches White House

January 16, 2017

MIAMI — A 2014 letter addressed to Barack Obama from the man accused of orchestrating the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has arrived at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., a White House source said Monday. There was no immediate word on whether the president had read the letter and what, if any, reaction he had to it.

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International, Middle East, USA

‘Do not mess with Jerusalem’

January 16, 2017

In just a matter of days, President-elect Donald Trump will have to decide whether to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. As we approach inauguration day, liberal and conservative commentators alike offer a number of ideas on how he can proceed. Ranging from “too cute by half” to just plain

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Middle East, USA

Newspaper publisher grilled again by police over Netanyahu talks

January 16, 2017

Yedioth Ahronoth’s Arnon Mozes faces third interview with cops and editor Ron Yaron gives statement as investigation continues into quid pro quo deal discussed with prime minister By Times of Israel staff Publisher and owner of the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper Arnon “Noni” Mozes arrives for questioning at the Lahav 433 investigation unit in Lod, January

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Middle East

A life saver from Nazareth

January 16, 2017

KFAR KANA, Israel (Press Release) — On Sunday evening in this quiet Galilean town, a fire broke out in a residence in the middle of the community. Five people were trapped inside the house and began suffering from smoke inhalation. Emergency responders were called to the scene, and among the first to arrive was Ashraf

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Middle East

Film contest for Israel lovers

January 16, 2017

LOS ANGELES (Press Release)—The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation has announced the details of its second annual “Inspired by Israel” video contest, which it launched in partnership with the 12Tribe Films Foundation. Hosted on Israelvideonetwork.com, the contest asks entrants to submit videos that entertain, educate and inspire people about Israel. A total of $20,000 in

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Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Trump Cabinet candidate: I look forward to visiting settlements

Ma’ale Adumim sovereignty law submitted to Knesset committee

‘My father was killed for supporting Israel’

MK Basel Ghattas questioned by police in new case

Kerry defends Obama administration’s record on Israel

Istanbul nightclub attacker arrested, say Turkish media reports

Gatehouse a military outpost for David and Solomon

Middle East Roundup: January 17, 2017

Paris conference showcases Palestinian failures

Alleged 9/11 mastermind’s letter reaches White House

‘Do not mess with Jerusalem’

Newspaper publisher grilled again by police over Netanyahu talks

A life saver from Nazareth

Film contest for Israel lovers

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