Netanyahu Declares Determination to Overcome Terrorists

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Tuesday at a community event in Afula, declaring that the current wave of violence being directed at Israelis will be overcome as previous ones have been. “I know that we live in a stormy area. Extremist Islam is surrounding us and is also sending its arms into Israel. We are currently in a struggle against a wave of terror. Previously it was rockets and now it is knives. We know that in the end we rely on our will power. The iron will of our people who have been here for the last 100 years overcomes all obstacles and develops our country in a way that astonishes people around the world.” In related news, the Knesset passed an initial reading Tuesday of new legislation which would make it easier for police and prosecutors to pursue those who incite to terrorism. Read More