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Two Israelis Make Wrong Turn and Get Attacked
Israelis are strictly prohibited from and are warned against entering Territory A villages in the West Bank, which are under the complete control of the Palestinian Authority. Recently, two Israelis entered the Palestinian village of Al-Ram near Jerusalem and were attacked by the residents. One of the Israelis was able to escape and reached an Israeli police force in the area. The second Israeli was rescued by Palestinian police and transferred over to IDF forces.
Riots in Gaza, disruptions in the West Bank
Several injured, arrested during riots in East Jerusalem, West Bank Some 20 riots broke out today (Saturday) throughout Palestinian territories as heightened tensions and calls for rage remain. Two Israeli policemen and, according to the Red Crescent, some 12 Palestinian rioters were injured during clashes in East Jerusalem.
A morning of rage: Violent clashes with IDF forces continue
Palestinians continue violent riots throughout Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza Following a barrage of rockets fired from Gaza into Israel Friday night, clashes continue this morning (Saturday) between Palestinians and IDF forces throughout several locations in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, where a 35-year-old man was reportedly injured by gunfire.
Iraq declares victory over ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister declares victory over ISIS, says borders are secured After nearly four years of fighting, Iraq has finally declared victory stating that it has pushed ISIS out and secured its borders with Syria: "All Iraqi lands are liberated from terrorist Daesh [ISIS] gangs and our forces completely control the international Iraqi-Syrian border." Iraq declares victory Photo Credit: Reuters/Channel 2 News The Iraqi government announced on Saturday that the war against ISIS is over after...
Woman's death marks first in connection to California fires
70-year-old woman's death marks the first in connection with the California wildfire The six wildfires raging through nearly 161,000 acres of land in Southern California have turned fatal after woman was found dead inside of a crashed vehicle along an escape route in Southern California.
IDF investigates possible Iron Dome failure
After rocket lands in Sderot, IDF investigates why it was not intercepted by Iron Dome Amid continued rioting along the Gaza Strip border and throughout the West Bank, the IDF is working to investigate why the rocket that was fired into Israel Friday night and landed on a street in Sderot, was not intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
Rocket explodes on Sderot street overnight, IDF responds
After third rocket explodes on a Sderot street, IDF strikes terrorist targets in Gaza A few short hours after two red alert sirens were heard in southern Israel within one hour, a third rocket launched towards Israeli communities from Gaza landed and exploded on a street in Sderot causing damage to surrounding vehicles. One woman was treated by Magen David Adom for shock.
Nikki Haley defends Jerusalem recognition at UN
Haley to the UN: 'The United States will not be lectured to by countries that lack any credibility' During an emergency UN Security Council meeting on Friday, US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley defended US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem: “The president and this administration remain committed to the peace process.” US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley Photo Credit: Reuters/Channel 2 News The United Nations Security Council convened Friday for an emergency meeting to...
Day of Rage: 2 Palestinians reportedly killed
Second Day of Rage: 2 Palestinians reportedly killed and 100 injured Despite the relatively calm Friday prayers held on the Temple Mount today, violent riots along the Gaza Strip border leave two reportedly dead, and approximately 100 injured. Throughout the 30 locations across the Palestinian territories, rioters burning tires, throwing Molotov cocktails and rocks at IDF forces, were met with riot control and dispersal measures.
Watch: Fires leave Southern California scorched
PA says Jerusalem is more important than America
PA says Jerusalem is more important than America
Abbas' spokesman says 'Jerusalem is more important than the American government' After a Fatah official from the Palestinian Authority stated yesterday (Thursday) that US Vice President Mike Pence would not be welcome in Palestinian territory, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' spokesman reiterated the same message today: "Jerusalem is more important than the American government." Abbas' spokesman reaffirms PA's anger towards US Photo Credit: Reuters/Channel 2 News The Palestinian Authority's...
China urges negotiations between US and North Korea
China calls for negotiations with North Korea: "The outbreak of war is not in any side's interest." After Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced Thursday that North Korea has requested to enter into direct negotiations with the US, China has announced it encourages the diplomatic move and will agree to work with Russia in facilitating the talks.
Watch: 3D printed head cast saves puppy
Watch: Puppy saved used customized 3D printed head fixation Despite the severity of her injury, Veterinarians at a California animal clinic were able to save Luca, a 4-month-old puppy who's skull was crushed during a dog attack, using a 3D printed head cast customized for her. When Luca, a four-month-old puppy, recently arrived at a California veterinary clinic with a particularly severe head injury, the veterinarians were unsure they would be able to save her life.
Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired from Gaza
Red alert siren sounded as Iron Dome successfully intercepts rocket from Gaza A few short hours after it was reported that two Palestinians were killed during violent riots along the Gaza Strip border, an Iron Dome battery successfully intercepted a rocket launched from Gaza towards Israel Friday evening.
France warns its citizens against visiting Jerusalem
France issues travel warning for visiting Jerusalem and West Bank After the past two days of rage, during which violent riots erupted in Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the French Consulate-General to Israel has issued a travel warning to its citizens recommending they avoid visiting Jerusalem and the West Bank.
In response to rocket fire, IDF hits Hamas targets
IDF strikes two Hamas targets in Gaza after rockets fired at Israel In response to two failed rocket launches from the Gaza Strip towards Israeli territory early Thursday evening, the IDF targeted and struck two Hamas positions located in the central part of the Gaza Strip. Although the communities surrounding the Gaza Strip have been on high alert over the past few days, no special instructions have yet been issued.
PA official: Pence is 'not wanted in Palestine'
Palestinian official says Pence is no longer welcome in Palestinian territory ahead of visit Following US President Donald Trump's controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a senior Fatah official of the Palestinian Authority stated that US Vice President Mike Pence is not welcome in Palestinian territory and that his upcoming, planned meeting with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas "will not take place." PA disinvites US Vice President following Trump's recognition of...
After recognition,14,000 new housing units in Jerusalem
Following Jerusalem recognition, Israeli minister promotes 14,000 new housing unit plan Today (Thursday), Israeli MInister Yoav Galant announced his plan to initiate and promote the construction of 14,000 new housing units in Jerusalem.
White House plans to oust Tillerson
Plans to replace Secretary Tillerson underway after soured relationship with Trump Although US President Donald Trump has yet to formally approve the transition plan, it appears that the White House has devised a plan to fire US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replace him with the current CIA Chief Mike Pompeo.
"Anyone over 18 years old would be slaughtered"
Watch: Israeli boy attacked by Palestinian youth recalls terrifying moments of the attack Avitzur Liebman, holding back tears, retells the terrifying details from the moments he and his peers were under attack by a group of Palestinian youth today (Thusrday) in the West Bank.
Watch: Israelis line up for a bite of the Cheesecake Factory
Watch: The first Cheesecake Factory Bakery stand opens up in Israeli mall Israeli importer David Dan began selling The Cheesecake Factory's signature cakes months ago with the plan to open several official franchises of the staple American restaurant chain, across Israel. Last night (Tuesday), the first of its kind, a Cheesecake Factory Bakery branch opened in Hod Hasharon, selling 14 varieties of the famous dessert.
Billionaire James Packer testifies in Netanyahu Gift's Affair
Australian billionaire James Packer gives key testimony for investigation into Netanyahu After months of attempts, Israeli investigators finally collect an open testimony from Australian billionaire James Packer regarding the Netanyahu Gifts Affair investigation, with the help of the Australian authorities.
Will Trump formally recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital?
Israeli officials expect embassy transfer following Vice President Pence's UN speech Following Tuesday evening's celebration at the United Nations celebrating 70 years since the UN adopted the partition plan and given the US Vice President's speech at the event, officials in Israel speculate that US President Donald Trump is preparing to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Palestinians announce 2018 election
Palestinian Authority announces election by the end of 2018 Following the recent reconciliation agreement reached between Hamas and Fatah, both parties announced today (Wednesday) that new elections will be held by the end of 2018 in the Palestinian Authority.
Demolition notices in Druze village causes outrage
Druze communities outraged by demolition orders: A "declaration of war" In a first and unprecedented situation, Druze living in the village of Isfiya in northern Israel were given notices of demolition for several illegally built structures and homes.
Olmert's appearence at LA conference cancelled amid allegations
Former PM's appearance at an LA conference canceled amid allegations of sexual harassment In light of allegations of sexual harassment made this past weekend by Israeli journalist Hadas Shtaif, former Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's appearance at a conference of Los Angeles' wealthiest has been canceled by the organizer.
Watch: Diving in the Red Sea just went airborne
Watch: New diving attraction in Aqaba lets you swim with Hercules With the intention of attracting new visitors and marine life, an old Hercules cargo aircraft that once served the Royal Jordanian Army was sunken to the depths of the Red Sea off the coast of Aqaba, Jordan, allowing divers to swim in and around the plane. In the Jordanian city of Aqaba on the shores of the Red Sea - just opposite of Eilat – a new attraction for divers has opened.
Rivlin calls uproar over Azaria affair an 'orchestrated move'
Rivlin on Azaria controversy: "Sometimes decisions must be made that not everyone likes" President Rivlin Photo Credit: Miriam Alster, FLASH90/Channel 2 News Less than a day after his decision to reject Elor Azari’s request for clemency was announced, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin faces harsh criticism. Yet in a conversation with his associates, the president reportedly clarified that he was not surprised by the storm his decision caused. "Difficult decisions must be made," the president stated.
Breaking the Silence says spokesman's testimony is true, releases proof
Defamed Breaking the Silence spokesman's testimony corroborated by newly released footage After the Israeli State Attorney's Office reported that it had found evidence that a Breaking the Silence spokesman's testimony was a lie, footage released today (Monday) by the organization appears to corroborate the spokesman's story and will likely force prosecutors to reopen their investigation.
MKs to Rivlin: 'Reconsider granting Elor Azaria clemency'
MKs petition President Rivlin on decision to reject Azaria's request for pardon Following Sunday night's decision by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin against granting Elor Azaria clemency, 20 members of Knesset, including two ministers, signed a petition drafted by former MK Sharon Gal requesting he reconsider.
Trump's peace plan: A Palestinian state without evacuations?
Palestinian statehood: Israeli sources reveal basic principles of Trump's possible Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative Amid tensing US-Palestinian relations, Israeli officials intimately engaged with the US international negotiations team working on the US administration's peace plan, have revealed a number of basic principles they claim the plan will be based on. According to them, one such principle will be an offer of statehood with a large economic package.
Israeli minister threatens to leave if government recognizes Palestinian state
Israeli MKs oppose reported Trump peace plan principles, even threaten to leave government Following tonight's (Saturday) report of what Israeli officials understand Trump's likely peace plan principles to be, Israeli Knesset members have responded, openly criticizing the intended plan - even threatening to leave.
Lieberman calls for a coalition against Iran
Israeli Defense Minister: "The coalition against ISIS has finished its job. After ISIS, Iran!" Following IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot's comments that Israel may consider sharing information with Saudi Arabia, Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman called for a coalition against Iran via Facebook.
PA calls US threat to close PLO offices 'blackmail'
PA responds to US' threat to close PLO offices, warns there will be 'serious implications' The Palestinian Authority harshly responded to this past Friday's announcement by the White House that is considering closing the US offices of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in light of its attempts to take Israel to court at the International Criminal Court.
Iron Dome batteries deployed across central Israel
IDF deploys Iron Dome units throughout central Israel amid growing tensions with PIJ In addition to stationing reinforcements in southern Israel, the IDF has reportedly deployed Iron Dome batteries throughout central Israel amid the rising tensions with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip following the recent terror tunnel explosion. IDF Major General Yoav Mordechai directly warned the PIJ and any others against taking revenge.
Milchan aide testifies against Netanyahus in gifts affair
New testimony by Milchan aide says the Netanyahus requested the champagne and cigars Arnon Milchan's personal aide's testimony in the Netanyahu Gifts Affair points at the Netanyahus as having specifically requested the gifts they received from the Israeli billionaire. However, reports indicate that according to the testimony, no apparent quid pro quo existed between the two parties.
Zionist Camp leader: "The left has forgotten what it means to be a Jew"
Labor Party leader says "the left has forgotten what it means to be a Jew" At a student meeting at Ben Gurion University in Be'er Sheva, Israeli Labor Party leader Avi Gabbay stated, "The left has forgotten what it means to be a Jew," eliciting harsh responses from both fellow colleagues and members of the opposition.
What will the Israeli-US visa agreement cost Israel?
What will the Israeli-US visa agreement cost Israel? Aside from the initially reported cost of privacy, the upcoming US-Israeli visa agreement may also run Israel into security and legal trouble as the US has reportedly requested that Israel permit Palestinians holding US citizenship to travel abroad via Ben Gurion International Airport.
Saudi Prince killed in helicopter crash
Saudi Arabian prince and officials killed in helicopter crash Just a day after Yemeni rebels fired a ballistic missile at Saudi Arabia's capital city, a Saudi Arabian prince and several senior government officials were killed after their helicopter crashed today (Sunday) along the country's border with Yemen.
"I never thought it would happen here"
Texas mass shooting witness: "We have to overcome evil with good" An witness to the fatal mass shooting that took place today (Sunday) at a small Texas church, during which 27 people were reportedly killed, described the event in shock, stating: "I never thought it would happen here.
Eizenkot opposes request to pardon Azaria
IDF Chief of Staff opposes Lieberman's request to pardon Hebron shooter In response to Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor LIeberman's request from Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to pardon Elor Azaria, the IDF Chief of Staff recommended this evening, that the request be denied.
IDF: No intent to kill senior Palestinian terrorist officials
IDF says explosion's purpose was not to assassinate any senior terrorist officials In the wake of escalating threats made by both the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas regarding the terror tunnel explosion, in which at least 8 terrorists were killed, the IDF stated it had no intention of assassinating any senior officials from Gaza. The IDF stressed the explosion's purpose was to simply mitigate the identified tunnel's threat.
American BDS activist denied entry into Israel
American BDS activist denied entry into Israel at Ben Gurion Airport American BDS activist Ra'ad Jarar was met with an unusual welcome at Ben Gurion International Airport this evening (Monday) after Jarar's decade-long career as anti-Israel BDS activist caught Israel's attention. Given a recent change in Israel's strategic policy regarding BDS, Jarar was prohibited from entering the very country he boycotts.
Peter Madsen admits to dismembering Swedish journalist's body
Danish inventor changes his story, admits he dismembered journalist's body Two months later, Danish inventor Peter Madsen admits he dismembered and dumped Swedish journalist Kim Wall's body into the sea, while still claiming she died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on board his submarine.
Zionist Camp MK announces boycott of Balfour Declaration event
MK Bahloul on his boycott of upcoming Balfour Declaration event: "I cannot be a Zionist" While Israel and the UK prepare to celebrate 100 years since the Balfour Declaration was published, Arab Knesset members, such as Zionist Camp MK Zouheir Bahloul, announce boycott of the Knesset's commemorative event.
Spain: Catalan leadership will be charged with revolting
Catalan leadership facing rebellion charges, subpoenaed after some reportedly fled to Belgium With reports that former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and his ministers have fled to Belgium, Spain's Attorney General Jose Manuel Maza has filed charges of rebellion against them and asked Spain's justice system to subpoena the Catalan officials.
Hamas calls tunnel demolition a 'dangerous escalation'
Hamas harshly responds to IDF's terror tunnel demolition, says its a 'dangerous escalation' Following reports that eight Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were killed in the terror tunnel demolition carried out by the IDF on Monday, Hamas has issued a response, in which they call the tunnel's destruction a "dangerous escalation" and an attempt to destroy Palestinian unity.
IDF destroyed terror tunnel found inside Israel
IDF destroys terror tunnel found inside Israeli territory using advanced technology Since Operation Protective Edge, the IDF has been expanding its underground defense systems, which were successfully used today (Monday) to identify and destroy a terror tunnel found inside Israeli territory, still under construction. The Gaza Strip, today Photo Credit: Channel 2 News Israeli residents living in Gaza Envelope region reported today (Monday) that explosions were heard in the area.
Security cooperation fully restored between Israel and the PA
Israeli-Palestinian security cooperation suspended after the Temple Mount Crisis has been fully restored Nearly three months after the Palestinian Authority announced it would cease its security cooperation with Israel in light of the Temple Mount metal detector crisis that erupted this past September, security relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority have been fully restored.
Ex-Catalan president calls for peaceful resistance
Ousted Catalan president calls on citizens to oppose Spain's direct rule Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has finally responded to the dramatic events unfolding in Spain since the Catalan Parliament voted Friday to declare Independence. Puigdemont called on Catalans to peacefully resist and oppose Article 155.
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