“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” Joshua 1:9
TOP STORY
Fallout Continues from Netanyahu Indictment
State Attorney Shai Nitzan issued a statement Sunday evening strongly pushing back against accusations that last weeks decision by the Attorney General to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption in three separate cases ahead of upcoming elections was politically motivated. “There is no basis for these claims,” Nitzan said. “The public’s right to know and other legal principles require [that we] act in such a way.”
Palestinian Authority Outraged at US Diplomatic Moves
The US State Department announced on Sunday that Monday morning would see the US Embassy in Jerusalem assuming the functions previously carried out by the US Consulate, which has primarily serviced Palestinians. “There will be complete continuity of US diplomatic activity and consular services during and after the merger,” according to the State Department. The statement added however that the change “does not signal a change of US policy on Jerusalem, the West Bank, or the Gaza Strip.”
Northern Border Remains Tense
Reports emerged in Syrian media Sunday evening that the IDF had fired on the Druze town of Hader in the Syrian province of Quneitra, close to the border with the Golan Heights. Israeli officials had no comment in response to the reports, but in the past Israel has fired on positions in that area occupied by Iranian-backed terrorists groups.
Israel Responds to Terrorism in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters at the start of a meeting with visiting Prime Minister of Samoa Malielegaoi Monday that “This morning the IDF soldiers acted swiftly and killed the terrorists who threatened to run them over. We send wishes for a speedy recovery to the wounded officer and will do everything to speed up the demolition of these murderers’ homes, as we will do for the murderer of Ori Ansbacher.”
Jerusalem Lions Win Third Straight IFL Championship
The Jerusalem Lions (Gridiron) football team wrapped up their undefeated season on Friday by defeating the Petah Tikvah Troopers 29-26 to claim their third straight Israel Football League championship title. The game was enjoyed by approximately 500 fans who showed up to watch the contest despite cool weather and the threat of rain.
Arab Religiosity and Support for the Palestinians
Hillel Frisch, BESA
There are more webpages in Arabic for the al-Aqsa mosque than webpages on Palestinian resistance. In English, there are triple the number of webpages on Palestinian resistance than on the al-Aqsa mosque, reflecting a more secular public than in the Arab world. To understand the Middle East, you have to think in Arabic and take religion much more seriously.
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Today’s news was written and compiled by Aaron Hecht.
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