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 ח' בתשרי תשע"ח / Thursday, Sep. 28 '17 Subscribe to this Daily Israel Report -http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Subscribe Headlines
1. Arabs throw rocks, Jews barred from siteby Hezki Baruch The grave of Shmuel Hanavi (Samuel the Prophet) is just three kilometers away from the Jerusalem-area Arab towns of Biddu and Beit Surik, as well as from the Jerusalem neighborhoods of Ramot and Givat Ze'ev. Three Israelis were killed on Tuesday when a Muslim terrorist from Beit Surik opened fire on a group of Border Police officers and guards near the back gate of Har Adar. The terrorist had a permit to work in the town. Despite the site's proximity to Arab villages, there is not enough security. A single security guard is expected to ensure the safety of hundreds of Jewish visitors each day, while hundreds of Arabs come each day as well to pray at the site's mosque. Most of the visitors do not undergo a security check, and one security guard is not enough to ensure the safety of every visitor, especially during a period with so many terror attacks. In recent weeks, there were several incidents of Arabs throwing rocks at Jewish visitors to the site. In three of these, victims were taken to local hospitals. Every time Arabs throw rocks at Jewish visitors, the site closes to Jews while allowing the Arabs to continue visiting freely. The gravesite, known as the "Nabi Samuel National Park," is under the jurisdiction of the Civil Administration, the Waqf, the Nature and Parks Authority, and the National Center for Development of the Holy Places. Arutz Sheva spoke to the four bodies managing the site, demanding to know the reason for the security failures. The Civil Administration and the Nature and Parks Authority said "the security guard's job is to ensure order and to provide security." "The guard at the site did his jobas expected and acted according to instructions from the site's management. If we see there is a need for additional security, security personnel increase their presence at the site." "We are not connected to security," the National Center for Development of the Holy Places said. "That is the responsibility of the Nature and Parks Authority and the Civil Administration." Photo by Yaakov Lederman/Flash90 2. 'We will not uproot communities in the land of our forefathers'by Arutz Sheva Staff The ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, The Jordan Valley and the Golan Heights took place in Gush Etzion Wednesday evening. The event was attended by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Cabinet ministers, Knesset members, council heads, rabbis, and other public figures. Prime Minister Netanyahu said: "On this day, on this occasion, I think of the defenders of Kfar Etzion who fell here in 1949. I think 'if they could remove the dust from their eyes. If only they could see us today. If only they could see what has been accomplished in the last 50 years." "You can understand my friends that I and my wife Sarah are very excited to be with you," Netanyahu continued. "We thank you for your warm welcome. Like you, we are aware of the historical significance of our being here, because the history of this place is the essence of our people's heritage. We are all children of Kfar Etzion." Netanyahu added that "in the miraculous defensive war, 50 years ago, we returned to Gush Etzion, to the Old City of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, the Jordan Valley and the Golan Heights. Which meant that we had returned home to our ancestral inheritance, and that we had renewed the historical continuity of our people. Here lies the story of our nation and our history, as well as the promise that that history will never be cut off." The prime minister said that 50 years ago he was a soldier in Gush Etzion, and that during a visit to the area, "I looked around. Right here the convoys traveled to Jerusalem. Right here is where King David was born, was anointed king, and fought with Goliath. Here Bar Kokhba fought the Romans. In the generations of the return [to Judea and Samaria] the settlers of Gush Etzion turned bare mountains into blossoming orchards." "Seven decades ago, a few facing many, surrounded by a hostile choking ring. Waves and waves assaulted them. The convoys that came to their aid, in particular the 'Convoy of 35,' [were massacred]. But the courageous pioneers held out until the bitter end. They themselves gave the answer - to win the battle for Jerusalem. Netanyahu promised in his speech, "There will be no more uprooting of homes in the Land of Israel. It's not just a question of context. We will not uproot - neither the Jews nor the Arabs. Any territory that falls into the hands of radical Islam becomes a base for murder, violence, death. Instead, we will strengthen the communities and their momentum." "Only a few weeks ago we inaugurated the southern interchange at Begin HIghway in Jerusalem, a road that connects directly to the [Gush Etzion] tunnel road, and the road from Gush Etzion to Jerusalem is significantly shortened because of this. Tonight I say - the Etzion Bloc will always be part of the State of Israel," declared the prime minister. 3. Austria bans burqas, other face coveringsby Arutz Sheva Staff Austria will become the fifth European country to ban the wearing of Muslim headscarves in public places when a new law comes into effect this coming Sunday, October 1. In line with similar laws in Belgium, France, Bulgaria and Switzerland, the law will ban the wearing of all veils which cover facial features in public places such as schools, shopping malls, and public buses. While the law bans the wearing of Muslim headscarves such as the burqa and the face-covering niqab, it also bans certain scarves, masks and clown paint. The law drew harsh criticism from European Union leaders and Muslim groups who claimed it discriminates against Austria's Muslim population. In addition, a series of laws will come into force that require Muslim immigrants to take steps to integrate into Austrian society, including a compulsory course to learn the German language as well as a course in Austrian laws and values. Those who do not comply with the new laws and cover their heads publicly or fail in the tests of integration into Austrian society will face a fine of up to $ 175, and possible imprisonment. The laws were passed by the Austrian parliament in May after a number of Austrian politicians, including Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, claimed that the burqa prevented Muslim women from integrating into Austrian society. The burqa is "not a religious symbol but a symbol for a counter-society," Kurz told Austrian broadcaster ORF in August. "We want to be able to look into the eyes of people in our society." The new law has been strongly criticized by Muslim organizations in Austria, who do not consider the burqa coercion, but see the ban as coercion. "This is clear discrimination against Muslim women, who are once again victims of a policy of coercion, and shows that Muslims are not yet part of this country," said Muslim psychologist Yalez Daghdebir, 36, who lives in the city of Lustenau. 4. Watch: Security guards attacked at Ichilov hospitalby Arutz Sheva Staff [video:2033410] Three security guards at Ichilov Hospital were attacked by five people early Thursday morning. The guards suffered light to mild injuries. The hospital said that "this is a very serious incident that began at 3:00 in the morning when a patient known to the hospital staff - and who in the past had along with her family threatened doctors, nurses and hospital management and been removed by the security staff - attempted to steal a phone from the emergency room nurse. A security guard immediately rushed to help the nurse and separated her from the patient." "He then stopped at the entrance to the vehicle, and five suspects jumped out. One of them was apparently armed wit a pistol, and they started beating the security guards. At the end, they jumped back into the car and fled," the hospital added. The hospital gave the information to the Israel Police, which in recent hours has been hunting for the perpetrators. Two of them have already been arrested, and police are continuing to search for other three suspects. Prof. Roni Gamzu, director of the medical center, said: "This is a very serious incident with a pattern of action from the criminal world that reflects the helplessness of the system against criminals who act violently against medical personnel when the bodyguards protected their medical staff. According to my decision today, a policeman will be stationed 24/7 in the emergency room, and I expect that this will be the case in all hospitals." "I call upon the Public Security Minister to increase his involvement in the matter, the police commissioner to take measures at the national level, and the Tel Aviv police not to let go until the criminals are arrested and prosecuted. And I especially expect the judicial system to know how to punish them with a severe punishment that will eventually bring deterrence against anyone who attackst doctors, nurses and health workers." 5. Southwest Airlines forcibly removes woman from flightby Chana Roberts Southwest Airlines apologized to a passenger who on Tuesday was physically removed from a Baltimore-Los Angeles flight after informing crew she had a life-threatening pet allergy. Two dogs - a pet and a service animal - were on the plane, sitting with their owners. The passenger told crew she was allergic to pets and requested the animals be removed from the flight, or to receive an injection which would prevent allergic reactions. However, Southwest Airlines could not provide the injection, since the passenger did not present the proper documentation. According to the airline, the passenger did not have the required medical certificate allowing her to remain on board in a potentially life-threatening situation. She was asked to exit the plane multiple times, but refused, forcing the airline to contact local law enforcement. A spokesperson noted that the airline offered to book the passenger a flight for the next day, but she declined. "Our policy states that a customer (without a medical certificate) may be denied boarding if they report a life-threatening allergic reaction and cannot travel safely with an animal on board," a Southwest Airlines spokesman said in a statement. "Our flight crew made repeated attempts to explain the situation to the customer, however, she refused to deplane and law enforcement became involved." "We are disheartened by the way this situation unfolded and the customer's removal by local law enforcement officers. We publicly offer our apologies to this customer for her experience, and we will be contacting her directly to address her concerns. "Southwest Airlines was built on customer service, and it is always our goal for all customers to have a positive experience." In a video, the woman can be heard saying, "My dad has surgery tomorrow. I’m sorry, my dad has a surgery. What are you doing?" She also accused the officers of ripping her clothes. One of the other passengers, Julia Rockett, said a flight attendant requested no one record the confrontation. Maryland Transportation Authority Police, who removed the woman from the flight, said they did so at the request of the plane's captain. According to a statement from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, the passenger was "arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, disturbing the peace, obstructing and hindering a police officer and resisting arrest. After processing, the individual was transported to the Anne County Court Commissioner, where she was released on her own recognizance." In April, United Airlines forcibly removed a passenger from a Kentucky-bound plane after he refused to give up his seat to an airline employee. Later the same month, an American Airlines flight attendant accidentally hit a woman holding a baby. In July, an Israeli family of five was forced off a JetBlue flight when their one-year-old infant kicked the seat in front of her. [twittervideo:2033423] 6. Soldier Avshalom Armoni laid to restby Hezki Baruch The funeral of Lieutenant Avshalom Armoni, the officer who was killed during a military exercise yesterday, is underway this afternoon at the Har Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem. The funeral is attended by Minister Yuval Steinitz, rabbis, family and friends. Lt. Col. Efraim Mizrahi, his commander, said at the funeral: "Avshalom was an ambitious officer, you understood the responsibility of the command and you always said 'after me.' You managed to touch us in the battalion and your men. We will learn lessons from the disaster. You are engraved in the heritage of the battalion. " Rabbi Yishai Schechter of the Otniel yeshiva said, "You were a social magnet with joy and a man full of truth, uncompromising, a man who lived nature and the land. You cried for the Torah that you lost because of your service. There was no place for lying. You were looking for precision, everything to serve the nation and the land. A time to plant and a time to uproot. The wound is open and bleeding, but your smile hits me. " Amitai Zadok, Avshalom's friend, said with pain, "I do not know where to start, we dreamed of living next to each other, you had a wonderful humor. I miss sitting with you. In our last conversation together we wished each other a happy new year and said we would meet on Sukkot. I'll miss you, my beloved friend. I don’t know what I'll do without you. " [album:open 7. Civil suit against Rabbi Berlandby Ben Shaul Some of the complainants against Shuvu Banim leader Rabbi Eliezer Berland have filed a civil suit against him amounting to 4 million shekels. At the same time, they are requesting that Rabbi Berland be barred from leaving the country. “Words cannot adequately denounce the defendant,” reads the suit, which was revealed to Channel 2. “There is no real way to atone for what he did, and no real amount of money in the world can compensate completely and truly for the indescribable suffering that he caused to the plaintiffs (and others).” “Let their suit be a small comfort, let the legal recognition for the suffering they went through and the harm they suffered be a final means of support for the plaintiffs, and even a basis for their rehabilitation and return to a functional state,” the suit says. The Shuvu Banim leader continues to serve his sentence in the form of house arrest to which he was released due to the condition of his health. Ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the parole board granted a request by Rabbi Berland to travel to Ukraine for the annual pilgrimage at the tomb of the founder of the Breslov movement, Rabbi Nachman. Next month, he is expected to finish serving the punishment to which he was sentenced within the framework of a plea bargain. A few months ago, Rabbi Berland expressed remorse for his actions. In an interview with Channel 10 television channel Amnon Levy, Rabbi Berland said, "I take responsibility for what happened, I am willing to accept any punishment in the world, including burning me and stoning me because that is Torah law. The punishment that was meted to me was perhaps too light, and I am willing to accept a greater punishment." In every hearing that took place, I told the judge that I wanted to be brought to trial. I want to take the opportunity to ask forgiveness from the complainants," he said. 8. 'The young people are here'by Yoni Kempinski [youtube:2033425] Arutz Sheva spoke with Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper, Former Chair of the first Jewish Home Election Committee and founder of Gesher, a Jerusalem-based organization whose goal is bridging the gaps between different segments of Israeli society. at the Jewish Home’s special conference this week. Rabbi Dr. Tropper said that he was “happy and delighted” that younger people are now taking an active role in the party. “When I came to the last meetings of the Mafdal (the now defunct National Religious Party, ed.) this was the color of the hair of 80 percent of the people in the room,” he said, pointing to his gray hair. “And today it’s a minority. The young people are here.” He explained that holding primaries gave younger people a sense of ownership. “By having primaries and making the party more democratic, we found a way to bring in more and more of the young people. They feel a part of it, and that makes all the difference. They feel ownership, and this feeling should give the party much more power for the future.” Subscribe to this Daily Israel Report - http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Subscribe | |
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