News from Jerusalem with a Christian Biblical Perspective
2nd Jewish Temple just 'waiting to be unearthed'
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One of the most prominent Israeli archaeologists declared today that remains from the First and Second Jewish Temple period – including the Second Temple itself – lie underneath the Temple Mount surface, just waiting to be excavated.
Dr. Eilat Mazar of Hebrew University accused the site's Islamic custodians of destroying Jewish artifacts while attempting to turn the Temple Mount into a "giant mosque."
Gilad Shalit: In terrorist captivity since 25 June 2006
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On June 25, 2006, IDF soldier Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists within Israeli territory, near the Kerem Shalom crossing. Shalit is one of seven Israeli soldiers missing in action.
On June 25, 2006, Corporal Gilad Shalit (later promoted to Staff Sergeant) was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists within Israeli territory, near the Kerem Shalom crossing. The kidnapping was part of an unprovoked and well-planned attack which involved seven terrorists, armed with explosive charges, anti-tank missiles, light arms and more, and which made use of a tunnel under the Israel-Gaza border. During the course of the attack, an IDF soldier, Staff Sergeant Pavel Slutzker, and an officer, Lieutenant Hanan Barak, were killed, while five other were wounded.
Danny Ayalon Releases Hasbara Video on You Tube
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Israel's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Danny Ayalon Releases public diplomacy clip in lead-up to Palestinian UN bid putting blame for peace process failures on Palestinians.
Video: Israel Palestinian Conflict: The Truth About the Peace Process
In this essential learning tool, Danny Ayalon explains the historical facts relating to the Israeli Palestinian conflict.
Palestinian Terrorists Change Tactics as Israel’s Iron Dome Saves Lives
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Terrorists violate ceasefire with new attacks.
Israel’s anti-missile system shoots down rockets.
Israel plans to expand system to protect civilians.
Palestinians looks for ways around the system.
Palestinian terrorists based in Gaza are changing their tactics in attacking Israeli civilians in response to the success of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system in saving lives, defense analysts say.
In a four-day period starting Aug. 18, Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza armed and financed by Iran fired over 100 rockets and missiles at Israeli cities in the south killing one person and injuring several more. This followed an unprovoked series of coordinated attack on buses and cars in southern Israel on Aug. 18 in which eight Israelis were killed and scores injured.
Wikileaks Confirm Our Analysis of U.S. Policy and Middle East Politics
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Please forgive me for saying this, but what really amazed me in reading the Wikileaks was how thoroughly they proved points I’ve been making for years. I wouldn’t have had the nerve to say that except that readers have been telling me the same thing.
1. Iran steadily smuggled arms to Hizballah using various means including in ambulances and medical vehicles during the 2006 war. This violates the laws of war. At times, the media has condemned Israel for attacking ambulances though it showed Hamas was also using such vehicles for military and arms-smuggling operations. Moreover, the postwar UN force proved consistently ineffective in stopping smuggling while the U.S. government did not denounce Iran, Syria, and Hizballah for breaking the ceasefire arrangements.
Abbas Applies for UN Membership, Denies Jewish Links to Israel
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Abbas delivers harsh, hate-filled speech.
Palestinians don't have the votes in the Security Council.
Abbas puts all the blame on Israel.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas presented a bid for full membership in the United Nations on Friday, knowing that he lacked the votes to bring the matter to the Security Council. He then delivered a harsh, distorted, hate-filled speech to the General Assembly.
Turkey, Saudis to replace U.S aid to Palestinians?
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Turkey has been leading a campaign to raise money from the Arab world if U.S. and European funding to the Palestinian Authority is halted in the wake of the PA's bid to declare statehood at the United Nations, Palestinian security sources told WND.
However, a number of PA officials, speaking to WND on background, said there was no indication either the U.S. or the European Union would withhold financial aid.
Iran Suggests The Destruction Of Israel As Jewish State
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Iran's Supreme leader made clear Saturday, October 1, that his country wants to destroy Israel as a Jewish state.
Speaking at Tehran's annual international "pro-Palestine conference", Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated that as far Iran is concerned the "ultimate goal" remains to "liberate" all Palestine from the Mediterranean to the Dead Sea.
Israeli ingenuity - Fishing in the desert
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Leave it to Israeli ingenuity to find a way to raise commercial fish independent of bodies of water.
With the effects of over-fishing and chronic water shortages threatening the world's fishing industry, an Israeli solution allows growers to raise fish commercially thousands of miles from the ocean - in a sustainable, ecological way.
Israeli Study - Cinnamon: The latest hope for Alzheimer’s?
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Can an extract from this fragrant spice ward off the devastating brain disease - and maybe even diabetes?
A new Israeli study shows that the common spice cinnamon seems to delay the progress of Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain condition.
What Do the Arabs of East Jerusalem Really Want?
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by David Pollock
Published September 2011.
Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs.
Vol. 11, No. 14
