Report: Increase in Attacks Against Jews in Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM – Israelis living in the Old City in Jerusalem and tourists coming to visit the Holy Basin are the target of an increasing wave of violence perpetrated by Arabs.
Pakistani Christians Protest for Right to Visit Israel
A group calling themselves God’s Peoples Fellowship of Pakistan (GPFP) protested last week outside the Karachi Press Club in Pakistan on the anniversary of Israel’s independence. Their goal: to obtain the right to visit Christian Holy Sites in Israel on a Pakistani passport.
Meet Spear: Israel’s Newest 4×4 Mortar System
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has announced the unveiling of a new vehicle mounted mortar system called Hanit, or Spear.
Israel, UK Unite on Cyber-Defense
Following a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Britain’s Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA) and the Israeli government in 2013, the two countries have now signed a Letter of Intent to jointly fund cyber research.
Orthodox IDF Soldier Reunites with Catholic Mother after Six Years in Surprise Reunion (Video & Photos)
Corporal Diego Tapia, 28, is not your typical IDF soldier. Born a Catholic in Bogota, Colombia, Diego discovered Judaism during his research in university, converted and immigrated to Israel.
Maccabi Electra Becomes Europe’s New Basketball Champions
MILAN – For 10,000 Israeli fans that filled the Mediolanum Forum Arena in Milan, Italy, Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv’s win against Spain’s Real Madrid was a sweet victory.
Israel, US Conduct Joint 5,000 Man Military Drill
The IDF and US military conducted a joint large scale drill simulating a multi-front rocket attack on Israel by Gaza, Syria, Lebanon and Iran, Channel 2 reported.
New Bill Seeks to Allow Jews to Pray on Temple Mount
A controversial new bill regarding Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount is set to be pushed through the Knesset by members of the Likud and Labor party.
Netanyahu: Anti-Semitism the Result of PA Incitement
At the start of Sunday’s cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Anti-Defamation League’s recent survey on anti-Semitism, blaming Palestinian Authority official incitement for the high rate of anti-Semitism in the Gaza strip and PA-controlled areas.
Giving Blood: A Connection With Mother’s Day, Shavuot and the Book of Ruth
Two holidays—connected by Scripture—come to mind this week. Mother’s Day, which was this past Sunday, is not biblical, and Shavuot (Pentecost) is, but the connection nevertheless runs deep.