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Netanyahu Decides to Shut Down Sde Dov Airport
1 July, 2019 |
7 years ago
Sde Dov Airport, situated in north Tel Aviv, was shut down on Sunday night and concluded 81 years of service.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that following in-depth discussions with Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich, legal advisers and professional elements, he decided that there is no way to halt the evacuation of Sde Dov Airport.
“Any attempt to do so would cost the State of Israel billions of shekels and cause the state heavy damage,” the statement said.
“At the same time, out of responsibility for the development of Eilat,” Netanyahu, together with Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Transportation Minister Smotrich, directed that a NIS 400 million development plan be submitted to the Cabinet within three weeks.
Netanyahu and Smotrich agreed on ensuring the continuity of air transportation to Eilat via Ben-Gurion International Airport at the same frequency that previously existed between Eilat and Sde Dov.
Fmr. PM Barak Returns to Politics
27 June, 2019 |
7 years ago
Former Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced Wednesday evening that he was returning to politics and had established another political party that will run in the September elections.
The right dismissed his announcement, while the left expressed fear that he would harm other parties.
Nazareth Illit Officially Renamed Nof HaGalil
26 June, 2019 |
7 years ago
Israeli Interior Minister Aryeh Deri on Wednesday signed an order to officially rename the northern city of Nazareth Illit and changed it to Nof HaGalil (the Galilee landscape or view).
The mayor of Nof Galil, Ronen Plut, initiated a referendum among city residents regarding a change in the city’s name. Offered five names, the majority of the residents supported changing the name to Nof Hagalil.
The process of changing the name began with the approval of the Government Names Committee and ended by Deri signing the amendment.
“I am convinced that the beautiful city of Nof Hagalil will continue to prosper and develop for the welfare of its residents,” Deri stated.
Pipe Bombs Thrown at IDF forces in Jenin; No Injuries
25 June, 2019 |
7 years ago
Arab terrorists on Monday night threw pipe bombs at IDF forces operating in the Arab city of Jenin. There were no casualties and no damage was caused in the incident.
In addition, Israeli forces detained nine terrorist operatives suspected of involvement in terrorist activities and violent disturbances against civilians and security forces. The suspects were taken for questioning.
IDF ‘Hides’ Road Adjacent to Gaza
24 June, 2019 |
7 years ago
The IDF on Sunday commenced with engineering work to establish a “security landscape sleeve” parallel to Highway 34 adjacent the Gaza Strip, intended to protect the road by hiding it.
The establishment of the “security landscape sleeve” is part of the Gaza Division’s efforts to add defenses to the area as part of the lessons learned in wake of the recent attacks on Israel.
An Israeli was killed in May on the road by an anti-tank rocket launched at his car from Gaza.
