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Israel to Increase Cooperation with Africa
26 June, 2016 |
10 years ago
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed plans to increase cooperation between Israel and Africa ahead of his trip to the continent.
“As you know, soon I will be leaving on a visit to four African countries. This is part of a major effort on our part to return to Africa in a big way,” Netanyahu said before the weekly cabinet meeting that will discuss the plans. “This is important for Israeli companies and for the State of Israel. It is also important for the countries of Africa. We are enacting an important tool to start this process which, I have no doubt, will expand in the coming years.”
Stabber at Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade Receives Life Sentence and 31 Years
26 June, 2016 |
10 years ago
Yishai Schlissel , who was convicted of mudering Shira Banki and attempting to murder six others during a stabbing rampage at Jerusalem’s gay pride festival last summer, received a life sentence and an additional 31 years. He also received a judgment against him in the amount of NIS 2.64 million to be paid to the family of Shira Banki.
Temple Mount Closed Off to Visitors and Tourists After Muslims Riot
26 June, 2016 |
10 years ago
The Temple Mount has been closed off to Jews and tourists after Muslims started to riot at the site.
Four Muslims Arrested at Temple Mount for Disturbance to the Public
26 June, 2016 |
10 years ago
Four Muslims were arrested today for causing public disturbance and obstructing policemen at Temple Mount. The arrests took place shorty after the Temple Mount was opened for non-Muslims. The Muslim youths, some of whom were wearing masks, were yelling and taunting the Israeli visitors who continued to remain on the Temple Mount despite the disturbances.
Jerusalem police said that they would act against any attempt to disturb the peace, in order to protect the freedom to worship and security for all communities in the capital.
Family of Missing Teen Who Entered Gaza Protests Reconciliation With Turkey
26 June, 2016 |
10 years ago
The family of Avera Mengistu, a mentally unstable Israeli-Ethiopian who crossed into Gaza on September 7, 2014 and has been missing ever since, is setting up a protest tent outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem. At conern is Turkey’s relationship with the Hamas terrorist organization.
“My brother is ill, mentally disabled and held contrary to all international conventions by the Hamas organization,” said Avera’s brother Ilan. “Avera is still alive. He is my brother, and the brother of every one of us. Have we forgotten him?”
