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10:17AM IL: Police report sporadic Islamic violence in eastern areas of the capital on Tuesday morning, compelling the use of teargas to disperse participants. Rock-throwing attacks are reported in a number of areas, including around the Old City and near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital.
One Jew was detained by police after he insisted he wished to [...]

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Islamic Violence in Jerusalem on Tuesday Morning

The fish Hebrews ate in ancient Egypt may just be the same that Ashkenazi Jews serve today during Pessah.

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In praise of gefilte fish

Some 3,000 police have been on alert status in and around Har HaBayis since the weekend in expectation of widespread Islamic violence. Today, Tuesday, police explain will be the true test, a day on which violence may reach its peak as Hamas declared Tuesday a Day of Rage.
Restrictions on the Temple Mount remain today, barring [...]

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Security Remains High – Hamas Declares ‘Rage Day’

According to Israel Archeological Association southern district chief archeologist, Dr. Dov Nachlieli, the disputed bones at the proposed site of the new fortified wing of Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon are not those of Jews, dating back many many years.
When questioned during a Kol Chai Radio if he is absolutely certain regarding his statement, the senior archeologist [...]

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Report: Graves at Ashkelon Hospital Not Jews

So sorry! Very sorry! Very, very sorry! We apologize! This will never happen again! The prime minister, cabinet members and senior bureaucrats repeated this over and over again last week in an attempt to set right what seemed to them to have been a major blunder, one they thought had spoiled what should have been a dramatic goodwill visit by the vice president of the United States, Joe Biden. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might have been humming “I’m just a soul whose intentions are good, Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood,” while he sat waiting for the arrival of Biden, who vented his anger over what he considered an insult by being deliberately late for dinner.
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Obama’s congressional opponents concerned by reaction to J’lem construction.

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GOP knocks White House over tension

Ex-Rabin adviser says US government’s stance recalls US-Israel Sinai crisis.

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‘Obama repeating 1975 mistakes’

Israel Beiteinu law ensures all Israelis will be able to join in civil unions.

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Knesset passes civil union bill

Leaders of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – Stephen Savitsky (President) and Rabbi Steve Weil (Exec. Vice President) issued the following statement today:The Obama Administration’s recent statements regarding the U.S. relationship with Israel are a matter of serious concern.
Israel is America’s closest ally in the Middle East as has been shown through [...]

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Orthodox Union Calls On Obama Administration To “De-Escalate” Tensions With Israel

Far-right activist Baruch Marzel urges Bar Refaeli not to marry long-term boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio.

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‘Marry a nice Jewish boy instead’