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Rocket from Gaza Hits Israel
26 May, 2016 |
10 years ago
Sha’ar Hanegev (TPS) – A rocket launched from the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israel late Wednesday night, the IDF announced. The rocket landed in an open field near the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council and caused no injuries or damage. A total of four rockets were launched at Israel, a security source told Tazpit Press Service (TPS), but only one actually landed in Israeli territory.
A radical Islamist group affiliated with the Islamic State terror organization (ISIS) has taken responsibility for the rocket attack on social media. Israel has repeatedly stated that it views the Hamas terror group, which rules the Gaza Strip, as “solely responsible” for all rockets and violence issuing from Gaza.
The attack took place on the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba’omer, in which Israelis light bonfires and celebrate throughout the night – often in areas that would otherwise be empty.
Herzog and Livni: New Coalition is Bad for Israel
25 May, 2016 |
10 years ago
The Zionist Union’s top two Members of Knesset claimed that the new coalition would lead Israel down a troublesome path, during a conference hosted by Israel’s Haaretz newspaper at Ariel University.
“This government shares a worldview that will prevent us from moving forward, that will isolate us in the world, and embolden BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement against Israel) all because of a political choice,” MK Livni said.
The Zionist Union chairman Isaac Herzog charged the new coalition with leading Israel to “a very dangerous place.”
Palestinian Car Suspected to be Containing Explosives Rams into Checkpoint in Samaria
25 May, 2016 |
10 years ago
On Wednesday afternoon a Palestinian car breached a checkpoint in Samaria near the community of Oranit and stopped next to it, raising the suspicion that the car contains explosives. Two men exited the car and attempted to flee, and one of them was caught by police forces. Searches are being conducted after the second suspect.
The crossing was subsequently closed to traffic in both directions to let police sappers inspect the vehicle. It was eventually discovered that there were no explosives in the car, and traffic resumed in both directions.
Temple Mount Activist Sworn Into Knesset
25 May, 2016 |
10 years ago
Temple Mount Activist Yehuda Glick was sworn into the Knesset a short while ago. Glick is replacing former Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon who resigned from the Knesset last week following his demotion.
Glick had to renounce his US citizenship in order to become a Member of Knesset.
Netanyahu and Liberman Meet To Officially Finalize Coalition Agreement
25 May, 2016 |
10 years ago
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Liberman are currrently meeting with each other at the Knesset to sign the coalition agreement that was reached between the two of them and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon overnight.
