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Netanyahu: I am Pleased That Israel is Returning to Africa
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed excitement for his trip to Africa, upon his departure this morning from Israel.
“The visit will open with a summit meeting with leaders from seven African countries to receive the Israeli prime minister for the first time in decades, on African soil,” said Netanyahu upon his departure. “I am pleased that Israel is returning to Africa in a big way.
MK Tzipi Livni Criticizes British Police After Planned Summoning
MK Tzipi Livni criticized British police after having been summoned for committing alleged “war crimes” during Operation Cast Lead in 2009. “It was made clear that I was not going to begin to explain the considerations of decision-making in the Israeli cabinet to the police in the UK,” Livni told Israel Army Radio in an interview. “It does not make sense and it is not acceptable for the British police to behave in this manner.”
9 Suspects Arrested in Jerusalem, Rioting at Temple Mount Continues
Police arrested 9 suspects involved in night riots in Jerusalem on Saturday night. The suspects were reportedly throwing stones and rioting at Temple Mount, as well as attacking police in the Silwan neighborhood and Damascus Gate.
Since riots began last week at Temple Mount and in the Old City area, 58 rioters have been arrested, and more arrests are expected to take place.
Security of MK Yehuda Glick Increased Following Threats on his Life
The security around MK Yehuda Glick, who is known for his activism promoting Jewish rights on the Temple Mount and survived an assassination attempt in 2014, has been increased due to threats on his life. The decision was made by the Knesset sergeant-at-arms Yosef Grif and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.
A video simulating Glick’s murder was uploaded on Friday, shortly after the shooting attack that killed his friend Michael Mark. Glick, a resident of Otniel, was at the attack scene shortly after the shooting.
IDF Arrest 6 Palestinians Overnight Near Hebron
IDF forces arrested 6 Palestinians during the night in the Hebron area. One of the arrested suspects is sister of the terrorist who murdered 13 year old Hallel Ariel on Thursday, in her bedroom in Kiryat Arba. All suspects were taken in for questioning by Shin Bet.