Monthly Archives: August 2016

Human Rights Watch: Palestinians Abuse Journalists, Activists

By Associated Press Jerusalem, Israel — August 30, 2016 … Palestinian authorities are silencing dissent by cracking down on free speech and abusing local journalists and activists critical of their policies, a leading international human rights group said Tuesday. Human Rights Watch said both the Western-backed Palestinian Authority led by President Mahmoud Abbas in the West… Read More »

Israel Earthquake Search, Rescue Teams Arrive In Italy

By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — August 26, 2016 … IsraAID has arrived at Italy’s earthquake epicenter with a 20 member team of Search and Rescue, Relief and Trauma Specialists. IsraAID is an Israeli-based humanitarian aid agency that responds to emergency crises and engages in international development around the world. The Israel… Read More »

Israel: Turkey Needs To Think Twice Before Criticizing Us

By Israel News Agency Staff Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “The normalization of our relations with Turkey does not mean that we will remain silent in the face of its baseless condemnations. Israel will continue to defend its civilians from all rocket fire on our territory, in accordance with international law and our conscience.”  “Turkey… Read More »

Nefesh B’Nefesh To Fly 233 Immigrants To Israel, 75 Enter IDF

By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency New York — August 11, 2016 … North Americans are again illustrating their love for Israel but for 233 of them it will not be through sending donations. This coming Tuesday they will leave New York’s JFK airport to settle in their ancient, biblical homeland. These proud Jews will arrive… Read More »

50 US National Security Experts: “Trump Is Dangerous”

By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency New York — August 9, 2016 … Donald Trump’s meltdown inside his own party was further illustrated Monday when 50 senior national security officials who have served under GOP administrations going back to that of Richard Nixon warned Trump “would be the most reckless president in American history.” “None… Read More »