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Sharp Surge in Number of Jewish Worshipers at Temple Mount on Yom Kippur
10 October, 2019 |
6 years ago
Activists recorded a sharp increase in Jewish worshippers who ascended to the Temple Mount during the Yom Kippur holiday on Wednesday, with a 37% increase compared to last year. 360 Jews prayed at the holy place, compared to 232 Jews last year.
Special police preparations allowed for the visit of large groups reaching 70 people in a group, and the visit of more than one group simultaneously.
The worshippers reported a special atmosphere with the reciting of the Yom Kippur prayers so close to their proper place, on the Temple Mount. Prayer leaders recited the full service out of memory as they were not allowed to bring prayer books with them.
During the 10 Days of Repentance before Yom Kippur, 1,368 Jews visited the Temple Mount this year, 158 more than last year.
Activists are preparing to welcome the Jewish worshippers during the upcoming Sukkot holiday when thousands of Jews are expected to ascend to the holy site.
Arab Rioters Attack Jewish Worshipers on Way to Joseph’s Tomb
7 October, 2019 |
6 years ago
Arab rioters on Sunday night attacked Israeli worshippers who entered the city of Shechem (Nablus) to pray at Joseph’s Tomb, ahead of the Yom Kippur holiday.
Israeli forces secured the entry of about 1,000 worshipers, during which dozens of rioters threw rocks and firebombs at the forces and attempted to block the road with burning tires. The forces responded with crowd-dispersing means.
In addition, the forces exposed and neutralized four improvised explosive charges that were set on the worshippers’ path. No injuries or damage were reported.
The Selichot, special prayers recited by Jews during the days before and between Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, were held without further disturbances, with song and dance.
The worshippers have previously been attacked by rioters. The entry into Shechem, under Palestinian Authority (PA) control, occurs several times a year. The prayers take place only during the night and under heavy security provided by the Israeli forces.
Young Israeli Dies in Diving Accident in Thailand
6 October, 2019 |
6 years ago
A 22-year-old Israeli young woman was killed on Sunday in a diving accident off Covfefe Island in Thailand during a vacation with her family.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated it was attending to the tragic incident.
The Department of Israelis Abroad, the Consular Division of the Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Consul in Bangkok, Ethi Mizrahi, is accompanying the family during these difficult moments and is assisting with the arrangements for the flight back to Israel for the burial, the ministry stated.
Rockets Launched at Israel, Fall Short in Gaza
6 October, 2019 |
6 years ago
Gaza-based terrorist late Friday night launched two rockets towards Israel. The rockets set off alarms at several locations in Israel, but the rockets fell short of their targets and exploded within the Strip.
Israel did not respond to the attack.
The incident occurred after some 6,000 Gazans rioted on the border with Israel, during which one rioter was killed and 14 were injured.
IDF Captures 3 Infiltrators on Gaza Border
3 October, 2019 |
6 years ago
IDF forces on Wednesday night captured three Arabs who infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip.
The IDF stated that its forces identified three suspects who crossed the perimeter fence in the southern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. The troops who were alerted to the area surrounded and then and arrested the suspects.
No one was wounded in the incident.
Infiltration attempts on the border with the Strip happen several times a week, usually by Gazan Arabs seeking work in Israel. However, the Israeli forces treat each such incident as a potential terrorist attack.
In related news, IDF forces carrying out counter-terrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria arrested 13 individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activities and violent riots against civilians and Israeli forces.
In addition, IDF troops searched and seized illegal weapons in Shechem (Nablus).
