11-29-14

* Erdogan: West doesn't like Muslims, wants them dead Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is no STRANGER to controversial, even outlandish, comments made on a regular basis, sometimes aimed at ISRAEL, often aimed at the West in general.

* Abbas: Palestinians will never recognize Israel as Jewish state Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday that the Palestinians would never RECOGNIZE Israel as a Jewish state, and accused Israel of establishing an apartheid government.

* Support for IS higher in Europe, US than Syria and Iraq A new study of posts from Arabic-speaking social media users has uncovered that support for the brutal Islamic State terrorist organization is higher in Belgium, France, the United Kingdom and the United States than it is in Iraq and Syria.

* Arab League Refuses to Recognize Israel as Jewish State The Arab League on Saturday backed Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's PLAN to seek UN endorsement for a timetable for declaring an independent state, and rejected RECOGNIZING Israel as a Jewish nation, AFP reports Saturday.

* Islamic State: Fighting intensifies in Syrian town of Kobane Fighting has intensified in the besieged Syrian border town of Kobane, where Kurdish forces have been holding Islamic State at bay since September.

* Pope in "silent adoration" in Istanbul Blue Mosque Pope Francis has stood in "silent adoration" in Istanbul's Blue Mosque alongside the CITY'S top Muslim cleric on the second day of his Turkey visit.

* Hosni Mubarak: Egypt court drops charges over 2011 uprising deaths A court in Egypt has dropped charges against former President Hosni Mubarak over the killing of 239 protesters during the 2011 uprising against him.

* PALESTINIAN TV PRESENTS JIHADI TERRORISTS AS HEROES The Palestinian Authorities' official TV channel has heroized two Palestinian terrorists who are responsible for the brutal murder of five people in a Jerusalem synagogue.

* In troubled Mideast where Christian populations are shrinking, Pope calls for interfaith dialogue Pope Francis called for an end to all forms of fundamentalism on Friday and said fighting hunger and poverty, rather than military intervention alone, were key to STOPPING Islamist militants carrying out "grave persecutions" in Syria and Iraq.

* Analysis: Kicking the can down the road to nowhere The end of the current 10-month round of nuclear negotiations with Iran on Monday left pundits and diplomats alike wondering what to make of the seven-month extension in talks, until June 2015.

11/28/14

* In troubled Mideast where Christian populations are shrinking, Pope calls for interfaith dialogue Pope Francis begins three-day trip to Turkey.

* Iran's Supreme Leader: Israel Becomes More Insecure Day By Day Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he backs extended nuclear talks with world powers, takes advantage of the opportunity to threaten Israel.

* When the Mayflower docked in Haifa On the anniversary of the UN vote to partition Palestine, two lone soldiers recall their roles smuggling Jewish refugees into fledgling Israel on a former US presidential yacht.

* Egypt Bracing for Islamist Protests on Friday Egyptian authorities bracing for potential violence following calls by Islamists for nationwide protests.

* Islamic State spreading into northern Africa, alarming U.S. In its war to create a caliphate across Syria and Iraq, the Islamic State is opening a front in North Africa, where affiliated militants are wreaking havoc in eastern Libya and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula - presenting a complex challenge for Washington and its allies in the region.

* Pope Francis in Turkey urges faiths to combat fanaticism Pope Francis has called for an interfaith dialogue to counter fanaticism and fundamentalism, at the start of a key visit to Turkey.

* Syria denies targeting civilians, tells US better to criticize ISIS US State Department said it was "horrified" by Syrian government bombings in Raqqa province.

* Turkey establishing industrial zone in West Bank Erdogan: Foreigners love oil, gold, diamonds, and cheap labor of Islamic world. They like the quarrels of the Middle East. Believe me, they don't like us.

* Nigeria unrest: Kano mosque attack 'kills dozens' Dozens have been killed in a gun and bomb attack during Friday prayers at one of the biggest mosques in the Nigerian city of Kano, reports say.

* French FM: Paris will recognize Palestinian state if peace efforts fail Laurent Fabius says Paris working with partners on a "final" diplomatic push to overcome the impasse between Israelis and Palestinians.

11/26/14

* Speaker at al-Aqsa urges annihilation of America In spontaneous sermon caught on video, Ali Abu Ahmad castigates 'vile' Jews, hails Islamic State 'mujahideen'.

* Is it Too Late to Stop Iran? Senior US Congressman says Obama admin 'playing into the hands of the Iranians' in nuclear talks - but insists Congress can fight back.

* Iran's Khamenei: ISIS Diverts Muslims from Palestine 'The forefront of Muslims' struggle was focused on the occupied Palestine,' Khamenei said, 'but the Takfiri stream changed this front line.'

* Nato commander warns Russia could control whole Black Sea Nato's top military commander, Gen Philip Breedlove, has warned that Russian "militarisation" of the annexed Crimea Peninsula could be used to exert control over the whole Black Sea.

* Law to Ban Islamist Gangs from Temple Mount Aharonovich advances bill to blacklist Hamas-linked Islamist groups who harass Jews, attack police on Judaism's holiest site.

* Egypt Reopening Gaza Crossing Wednesday, Say Officials Rafah border crossing with will open for first time since its closure in late October after a bombing in the Sinai.

* Israel to NATO: Punish Turkey for Hosting Hamas HQ Jewish state demands steps against Turkey for allowing genocidal terror group to operate from Istanbul.

* Invitations sent out for next EU-Russia 'summit' Russia's Vladimir Putin became persona non grata in EU capitals when he annexed Crimea.

* 'THEY EVEN CUT THE THROATS OF THE BABIES': YAZIDI SURVIVORS SHARE HOW THEY LOST THEIR FAMILIES TO ISIS In Kurdish-protected and internationally-organized refugee camps throughout Iraq and Syria, Christians, Yazidis, and Muslim Kurds live a tentative life in which many have lost their entire families and have no sense of when they will be able to return to a life of normalcy.

* Netanyahu: There is an effort to undermine the Jews' right to their own state Prime minister defends "Jewish state bill" during stormy Knesset plenum discussion in which MKs shout at him.

11/25/14

* Pope Francis complains of 'haggard' Europe in Strasbourg Pope Francis has warned that the world sees Europe as "somewhat elderly and haggard" during a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

* Divided EU Parliament postpones vote on Palestine recognition Divided EU Parliament postpones vote on Palestine recognition

* Khamenei: Arrogant world powers failed to bring Iran to its knees Iranian leader tweets message of victory after talks fail to yield deal by deadline and are extended until June 30, 2015.

* CHILDREN OF THE JIHAD: ISIS BEHEAD KURDISH CHILDREN; TRAIN KAZAKH CHILDREN TO FIGHT New horrific evidence of ISIS embroiling children in their religious war has emerged. 

* 69% of Americans oppose deal leaving Iran with nuclear capabilities Survey shows 'Netanyahu closer to the American people than Obama' on Iran, says pollster Frank Luntz.

* UN marks 'International Day of Solidarity' with Palestinians Riyad Mansour: Translate will to make two-state solution a reality.

* Report: Number of ISIS recruits grows as group relaxes strict admission requirements "The Telegraph" quotes sources as saying terror group once had tougher vetting process to weed out potential spies among foreign recruits.

* Both Israel and Iran Pleased by Extension of Nuke Talks A US-set deadline for concluding an agreement with Iran over its defiant nuclear program passed on Monday, forcing Washington and its allies to extend the negotiations by another seven months, a development that pleased both Israel and the Islamic Republic.

* Iran: 'Americans Have Very Clearly Surrendered' Top Iranian leaders have been celebrating a recently inked extension in nuclear negotiations with the West, with leading military figures and politicians saying that the deal is a sign that the 'Americans have very clearly surrendered to Iran's might,' according to regional reports.

* Pope: Don't close door on dialogue with Islamic State "I never say 'all is lost', never," said Pope Francis.

11/24/14

* US defence secretary Chuck Hagel resigns Chuck Hagel has resigned as US defence secretary after less than two years in the top military post.

* Congress Unanimously Condemns Iran Human Rights Abuses House resolution highlights abuse of women , minorities, bi-cameral opposition to any 'bad' Obama-Iran nuclear deal.

* Chilling Video Documents ISIS Child Training Camps Islamic State terrorist group publishes shocking propaganda video showing how it is raising the 'next generation' of killers.

* Watch: Jordanian MP Calls for Terrorism Against 'Filthy Jews' While Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu bends over backwards to meet Jordanian demands, MPs less worried about treaty.

* Netanyahu: Lack of Iran deal gives chance to stiffen economic sanctions "This result is better, a lot better," PM tells BBC, in response to news the Vienna talks were likely to break off and resume next month.

* Oil price slide and sanctions 'cost Russia $140bn' The falling oil price is costing Russia up to $100bn a year, while Western sanctions have hit the country by $40bn, its finance minister has said.

* Ukraine to hold Nato vote when membership criteria are met Ukraine will hold a referendum on joining Nato once it has met certain criteria for membership, President Petro Poroshenko has said.

* Glick leaves hospital: The staff who treated me are real Muslims, not the man who shot me Less than a month after being seriously hurt in assassination attempt, Temple Mount activist leaves hospital.

* The Abusive Brainwashing of Palestinian Children In what many have previously likened to a form of child abuse, many Palestinian Arab children from the youngest ages are taught to hate and to seek out violent confrontation with Israeli Jews.

* EU parliament to vote on Palestine statehood The European Parliament will in Strasbourg on Thursday (27 November) add its voice to the debate on whether EU states should recognise Palestine.

11-22-14

* Kenya bus killings claimed by Somali group al-Shabab Gunmen from the Somali militant group al-Shabab say they have attacked a bus in northern Kenya, killing 28 people.

* Iran nuclear talks: 'Big gaps' remain as deadline looms Key sticking points remain as negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme enter their final stages in Vienna, Western negotiators have said.

* Iraq troops battle Islamic State in Ramadi, Anbar province Iraq's army has launched an operation to retake parts of Ramadi, a city largely controlled by Islamic State.

* Hamas affiliated social media abuzz with cartoons glorifying Jerusalem terror attack Hamas affiliated social media exploded Tuesday with violent and anti-Semitic cartoons praising the terrorist attack that killed four people Tuesday morning at a synagogue in Jerusalem.

* Status Quo? The Dome of the Rock was Built for Jews In final installment of 3-part series on the Temple Mount, we take a look at a lesser-known aspect of the history of the Dome of the Rock.

* Jordanian PM reportedly sends condolence letter to families of Jerusalem synagogue terrorists Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour reportedly sent a condolence letter on Friday night to the families of the Palestinian terrorists who carried out Tuesday's attack on a Jerusalem synagogue, according to Channel 2.

* Merkel against unilaterally recognizing Palestine as a state Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday rejected the idea of Germany recognising Palestine as a state unilaterally, saying the Palestinians and Israel could solve their long-running conflict only through negotiations.

* Temple March Around Old City Dedicated to Yehuda Glick A march that will be held on Sunday around the gates of Jerusalem's Old City in a call for the building of the Third Temple is to be dedicated to Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick, who was shot by an Arab terrorist late last month.

* CIA Blunder? Kurdish Leader Says ISIS Has '200,000 Fighters' The CIA and other intelligence services have estimated the fighting strength of Islamic State (ISIS) to be no more than 31,500 terrorists - but according to a senior Kurdish officer, that number is actually at least 200,000.

* Ukraine crisis: Lavrov warns over Russia 'regime change' goal Western sanctions against Russia over its role in Ukraine are aimed at forcing regime change in Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says.

11-22-14

* Kenya bus killings claimed by Somali group al-Shabab Gunmen from the Somali militant group al-Shabab say they have attacked a bus in northern Kenya, killing 28 people.

 * Iran nuclear talks: 'Big gaps' remain as deadline looms Key sticking points remain as negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme enter their final stages in Vienna, Western negotiators have said.

 * Iraq troops battle Islamic State in Ramadi, Anbar province Iraq's army has launched an operation to retake parts of Ramadi, a city largely controlled by Islamic State.

 * Hamas affiliated social media abuzz with cartoons glorifying Jerusalem terror attack Hamas affiliated social media exploded Tuesday with violent and anti-Semitic cartoons praising the terrorist attack that killed four people Tuesday morning at a synagogue in Jerusalem.

 * Status Quo? The Dome of the Rock was Built for Jews In final installment of 3-part series on the Temple Mount, we take a look at a lesser-known aspect of the history of the Dome of the Rock.

 * Jordanian PM reportedly sends condolence letter to families of Jerusalem synagogue terrorists Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour reportedly sent a condolence letter on Friday night to the families of the Palestinian terrorists who carried out Tuesday's attack on a Jerusalem synagogue, according to Channel 2.

 * Merkel against unilaterally recognizing Palestine as a state Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday rejected the idea of Germany recognising Palestine as a state unilaterally, saying the Palestinians and Israel could solve their long-running conflict only through negotiations.

 * Temple March Around Old City Dedicated to Yehuda Glick A march that will be held on Sunday around the gates of Jerusalem's Old City in a call for the building of the Third Temple is to be dedicated to Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick, who was shot by an Arab terrorist late last month. 

* CIA Blunder? Kurdish Leader Says ISIS Has '200,000 Fighters' The CIA and other intelligence services have estimated the fighting strength of Islamic State (ISIS) to be no more than 31,500 terrorists - but according to a senior Kurdish officer, that number is actually at least 200,000.

 * Ukraine crisis: Lavrov warns over Russia 'regime change' goal Western sanctions against Russia over its role in Ukraine are aimed at forcing regime change in Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says.

11/21/14

* With four days left on clock, Kerry to meet Zarif to try to clinch nuclear deal VIENNA - Iran and the United States on Friday intensified efforts to overcome deep divisions in talks on Tehran's nuclear program days ahead of a deadline for agreement.

* 'Murdered Jews Atone for Generation, Messiah Must Come' Leading hareidi rabbi hears harrowing details of Har Nof synagogue attack, how congregation rabbi saved 'by a miracle.'

* Hamas Threatens: All Israeli Leaders 'Legitimate Targets' Hours after Liberman assassination plot foiled, Hamas calls for more 'revenge' against 'leaders of the occupation.'

* Ukraine crisis: Joe Biden warns Russia faces 'isolation' US Vice President Joe Biden has warned that Russia faces "rising costs and greater isolation" if it fails to respect peace deals in Ukraine.

* Temple March Around Old City Dedicated to Yehuda Glick Prayers for recovery of activist who was shot to encircle Jerusalem's Old City in bid to strengthen Jewish ties, call for Third Temple.

* Israel: 'Hamas plot to kill FM Lieberman foiled' Four Palestinians have been arrested by Israeli security forces over an alleged plot to kill Israel's foreign minister with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG).

* Deputy Leader of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood Arrested Deputy leader of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood arrested over remarks he made against the United Arab Emirates.

* Israel nabs West Bank terror network 'commanded from Turkish soil'Palestinian officials say Hamas is operating major center in the Muslim nation; not clear if linked to plot against Liberman.

* The Arafat era is back Op-ed: PA has returned to the days of pretend condemnation statements, doublespeak and encouragement of terror. 

* EU parliament to vote on Palestine statehood The European Parliament will next Thursday (27 November) add its voice to the debate on whether EU states should recognize Palestine.

11/20/14

* Exclusive: IDF indicts Palestinians for plot to kill FM Liberman Three Palestinians from West Bank charged with conspiracy to commit murder for devising assassination plan against foreign minister in mid-August as response to Gaza war.

* Anti-IS coalition heads to Brussels for first meeting The 60-odd members of the US-led global coalition to counter Islamic State (IS) are to meet for the first time in early December in Brussels.

* Islamist Sheikh Declares 'Third Intifada Has Begun' Islamic Movement head Raed Salah calls for violence from Arabs in Judea and Samaria, tells PA to give them a 'free environment' to do so.

* Officials: Iran nuclear talks deadline may be extended from November 24 to 

March Aim of moving deadline is allegedly to remove sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs on its atomic program.

* Police remain vigilant as Hamas calls for 'day of rage' on Friday Police assessing potential security threat and deliberating whether to impose age restrictions for Friday prayers at Temple Mount.

* Sisi: Egypt won't allow terror from its territory toward Israel Egyptian president says he recently told Netanyahu there is need to give Palestinians hope in order to make peace with Israelis.

* 'Leviathan gas reservoir to begin flowing by early 2018' One of basin's stakeholders, Delek Drilling, makes announcement in company's 3rd quarter financial report for 2014.

* New kid's Israeli archaeology game launched for iPhone The Israel Antiquities Authority's 'Dig Quest: Israel' app features Dead Sea Scrolls, Genesis, 10 Commandments and psalms.

* Almost 1,000 dead since east Ukraine truce - UN An average of 13 people have been killed daily in eastern Ukraine since a 5 September ceasefire came into place, the UN human rights office says.

* Why Netanyahu thinks blaming Abbas is vital for peace Tuesday's attack originated not in the terrorists' fevered imagination, the PM insists, but in the mainstream Palestinian insistence that Jewish independence here is illegitimate. And that has to change.

11/19/14

* Status Quo? The Dome of the Rock was Built for Jews In final installment of 3-part series on the Temple Mount, we take a look at a lesser-known aspect of the history of the Dome of the Rock.

* Iran Threatens to Flood Gaza With 'Millions' of Iranian Fighters Head of Iranian government's Basij paramilitary force claims 'millions' of volunteers have applied to fight in Gaza and Syria.

* Is Mahmoud Abbas to blame for the recent terror attacks? After synagogue bloodbath, many world leaders joined Israel in condemning incitement and pointing at PA chief, though Shin Bet says he isn't responsible.

* Police Make it Official: Intifada 2014 Samaria victim of Arab ambush discovers on police report that the recent terror attacks are defined as 'Intifada 2014.'

* Abbas and Fatah show their true colors... in Arabic In Arabic, Abbas and his Fatah cronies continue inciting against "the Israeli occupation army" and encouraging the use by any means to accomplish the Palestinian objective of "liberating Palestine."

* Walt Disney considering opening first Disney World in Middle East Discussions are underway between Egypt, Disney International to open the park, according to country's investment minister.

* Analysis: Abbas, forced by Kerry, condemns synagogue attack Besides Abbas, no senior Palestinian official in Ramallah was prepared to issue a condemnation.

* UK 'to lead moon landing' funded by public contributions A British-led consortium has outlined its plans to land a robotic probe on the Moon in 10 years' time.

* Jerusalem attack: Synagogue reopens for worshippers Worshippers have returned to the synagogue in Jerusalem that on Tuesday was the scene of a deadly attack.

* Supra-national border guard system on EU radar The European Commission is looking into long-term plans to create an entirely new EU boarder guard service with an independent command and control centre.

11/18/14

* Hamas affiliated social media abuzz with cartoons glorifying Jerusalem terror attack The cartoons claim that the bloody attack on Jewish worshipers in a synagogue was in defense of al-Aksa Mosque.

* Netanyahu: Blood libel against us led to Jerusalem terror attack Prime minister says lies about Israel wanting to destroy Muslim holy places at Temple Mount have led to wave of terror attacks, including Tuesday's synagogue massacre in Jerusalem.

* Edelstein: Israel should not talk to those who kill innocents at prayer MK Shelly Yacimovich (Labor) suggests that Israel disengage from Jabel Mukaber, which is where the terrorists who committed Tuesday's massacre come from, as did many others in the past.

* Pictures: Palestinians Celebrate Jerusalem Synagogue Slaughter As Israelis mourned, Arabs in Gaza and even Jerusalem handed out candy and posed with axes to celebrate Har Nof massacre.

* Death Toll in Jerusalem Attack Rises to 5 An officer who was fatally wounded in the attack on a synagogue in Jerusalem dies of his wounds.

* Fatah official calls for blood to 'purify' Jerusalem of Jews Palestinian Authority representatives praise recent terror attacks, hail perpetrators as heroes.

* Non-Ethiopians join in Sigd, the holiday of Torah and 'aliya' to Israel Following the example of the Moroccan Mimouna, a sectarian festival goes mainstream.

* J'lem police recruits volunteers for civil guard, deploying more Border Police troops Following deadly attack at Har Nof synagogue, police increases presence in the capital, sets up checkpoints at Arab neighborhoods.

* CNN Apologizes for 'Israel Shoots Palestinians' Headline CNN finally issues an apology after angry responses to bizarre coverage of Tuesday morning's Jerusalem synagogue massacre.

* PM blames Abbas, calls emergency meet in wake of attack Several MKs call on government to treat situation like 'war,' public security minister warns against vigilantism.

11/17/14

* CIA Blunder? Kurdish Leader Says ISIS Has '200,000 Fighters' CIA estimates put ISIS strength at no more than 31,500, but senior Kurdish official reveals that's 'impossible' given realities on ground.

* China to Double Investment in Iran Iranian minister says China to raise infrastructure project funding from $25 billion to $52 billion despite western sanctions.

* Poll: Glick Shooting Sparks More Support for Temple Mount Visits Survey reveals that far from discouraging Jews from visiting the Temple Mount, shooting of Yehuda Glick has only made them more determined.

* Netanyahu Warns US: ISIS and Iran Must Both Lose PM says he fully supports US-led mission against ISIS, but warns against detente with Iran; 'Iran is not your friend. Iran is your enemy.'

* There is No 'Status Quo' on the Temple Mount Everyone's talking about the 'status quo' on Judaism's holiest site. There's just one problem - if it ever existed, it doesn't now.

* Watch: Erdogan claims Muslims discovered America before Columbus "Muslim sailors had arrived in the shores of America in 1178," Turkish president says.

* Pope Francis unveils plans to visit US in September 2015 The Pope has announced plans to visit the US next September, his first trip there since his election last year.

* Ukraine: EU fails to agree on new Russia sanctions The EU's foreign ministers have agreed to move towards placing more Ukrainian separatists under sanctions but not to increase sanctions on Russia, despite concern over escalating violence.

* Hamas Leader: We Plan to Carry Out Terror from Judea and Samaria Senior Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar says the movement will use any means available to terrorize Israelis.

* Netanyahu told Jordan's king to take reins at Temple Mount - report PM said Abdullah and Waqf needed to take a larger role in preventing disturbances, while king called for MKs to end visits to holy site, according to new details of Amman talks.

11/15/14

* New Hamas anthem calls to banish Zionists from Israel After the hit 'Up, do terror attacks' gained major popularity during Gaza op, a new song shared by Palestinians on social media vows to uproot Jews 'forever and always'.

* Ukraine crisis: Russia under pressure at G20 summit Russia has been rebuked by Western leaders about its role in the Ukraine crisis, at a G20 summit in Australia.

* Ukraine warns EU of 'full-scale' Russian attack Ukraine's ambassador to the EU has warned Brussels that Russia is preparing 'a new full-scaled offensive operation' in Ukraine.

* Battle turning against IS, says US Gen Martin Dempsey America's top general has told US troops in Iraq that momentum is turning against Islamic State militants.

* Hamas: Jerusalem unrest could 'spark new explosion' in Israeli-Palestinian conflict Israeli will "feel full wave of the explosion," Izz a-Din al-Kassam Brigades spokesman says at anti-Israel rally in Gaza.

* US envoy: Washington 'concerned' over anti-Semitism in Turkey 'We are concerned when civil society or political leaders call on the Jewish community to denounce Israel,' says State Department's special envoy for combating anti-Semitism.

* Philae comet lander sends more data before losing power The Philae lander on the distant comet 67P has sent another stream of data back to Earth before losing power.

* For now, the PA is working with Israel, not Hamas Security cooperation between Abbas's forces and the IDF may end soon, but it's Palestinian 'unity' that's collapsing first.

* UN says Islamic State imposing rule of terror in Syria The militant group Islamic State is committing war crimes and imposing a "rule of terror" in areas it controls in Syria, a UN report says.

* ISIS chief said to call for 'volcanoes of jihad,' after reports he was hurt in US strike The recording comes after contradictory reports emerging in the past week over the fate of Baghdadi.

11/14/14

* UN says Islamic State imposing rule of terror in Syria The militant group Islamic State is committing war crimes and imposing a "rule of terror" in areas it controls in Syria, a UN report says.

* Iran's Letter to Obama: Thanks for the Nukes! Dear President Obama,You've been a great friend for the last six years and, to express our appreciation, we'd like to acknowledge some of your many helpful actions.

* Ukraine: Something bad in the air Russia's massive deployment of troops in east Ukraine in recent days indicates an upcoming escalation in Putin's covert war against Ukraine and the West.

* Kerry: Israel, Jordan committed to status quo in Temple Mount In joint press conference with Jordan FM, held after meeting with Netanyahu, Jordanian king, Kerry says sides agree to take practical steps to deescalate situation, maintain status quo.

* Palestinian cartoon glorifies Yehudah Glick's shooter PA paper depicts Temple Mount activist as a snake, promises 'Jerusalem will speak only Arabic'.

* Comet lander: Future of Philae probe 'uncertain' The Philae lander has attempted to drill into the surface of Comet 67P, amid fears that its battery may die within hours.

* Turkey President Erdogan's palace costs to soar A controversial 1,000-room palace built for Turkey's president will cost even more than the original £385m ($615m) price tag, the BBC has been told.

* Police Will Not Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount Police announce that, unlike in previous weeks, they will not limit the entry of Muslim worshippers into the Temple Mount on Friday.

* ISIS and Al-Nusra Front Agree to Work Together Rival rebel groups in Syria reportedly agree to stop fighting each other and work together against their opponents.

* UN: ISIS fighters are hiding among civilians; war crimes committed on 'massive scale' Group executing civilians and fighters on "massive scale," according to UN.

11/13/14

* New Hamas anthem calls to banish Zionists from Israel After the hit 'Up, do terror attacks' gained major popularity during Gaza op, a new song shared by Palestinians on social media vows to uproot Jews 'forever and always'.

* Obama 'rethinking Syria strategy, wants to oust Assad' Administration no longer believes it can defeat Islamic State in Iraq without also intensifying efforts to square Syria, including removing brutal president.

* ISIS chief said to call for 'volcanoes of jihad,' after reports he was hurt in US strike The recording comes after contradictory reports emerging in the past week over the fate of Baghdadi.

* Netanyahu meets King Abdullah, Kerry in Jordan PM to reportedly emphasize that Israel has no intention of changing Temple Mount status quo; US envoy to stress that settlement announcements unhelpful.

* Rosetta: concerns for comet lander after uneven landing After a historic but awkward comet landing, the robot probe Philae is now stable and sending pictures - but there are concerns about its battery life.

* Germany warns anti-Semitism rising amid upsurge in Mideast violence German FM says his Jews in his country are subjected to threats, attacks at pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

* The Saudi prince who could be king Ever since President Franklin Roosevelt met with King Abdulaziz aboard the USS Quincy in 1945, Saudi Arabia has been one of America's most steadfast allies. 

* Hamas second-richest terror group in world, Forbes says Gaza Strip's Islamist rulers have $1 billion stashed away; only the Islamic State with $2 billion has a fatter wallet.

* EXCLUSIVE-JERRY BOYKIN: GENERALS SHOULD RESIGN TO PROTEST OBAMA'S MISUSE OF MILITARY A new survey finds only 26 percent of those in the military community approve of the performance of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. 

* Nationalist Group Offers Reward for Killing Terrorists As the security system flails and talk of intifada spreads, SOS Israel offers monetary support for 'heroes' who eliminate Arab terrorists.

11/12/14

* Rosetta: Waiting game after comet lander glitch A European robot probe has made the first, historic landing on a comet, but its status remains uncertain after harpoons failed to anchor it to the surface.

* Ukraine crisis: Russian troops crossed border, Nato says Nato officials have seen Russian military equipment and Russian combat troops entering Ukraine this week, its top commander says.

* Turkey to Israel: Stop attacks on Jerusalem Turkish PM DavutoÄŸlu says Turkey will work to protect Jerusalem from Israel's brutal attacks, as Kerry announces visit to Jordan in bid to calm tensions.

* Netanyahu: Abbas is the One Changing Status Quo on Temple Mount Prime Minister cites PA chief's statement that Jews are 'contaminating' the Temple Mount, in speech to North American Jews.

* Listen to Faithful Muslims, They Mean What They Say Europe, and now America, turns its wrath against Israel, believing the Jewish state to be the main instigator of Middle East unrest and, as Secretary John Kerry suggested, the reasons behind the rise of radical Islam and the Islamic State.

* 'Anonymous' threatens cyber-attacks in response to 'Israeli attacks on the Aksa Mosque' The hacktivist group says that it plans to target Israeli military websites, banks and public institutions.

* Kiev regional police head accused of neo-Nazi ties If need be, Ukrainian chief rabbi says hell call on president to sack interior minister over appointment.

* Kerry Visits Jordan Amid Mounting Regional Tensions US Secretary of State to meet with King Abdullah to discuss Jerusalem and regional issues. Meeting follows new Turkish criticism of Israel.

* Jerusalemites stock up on self-defense weapons â€˜The attacks are everywhere. I want to be able to protect myself,’ says resident.

* Khamenei Tweet-Plomacy: US is the 'Only Nuclear #Criminal' Latest imaginative infographic compares American view of nuclear energy - a mushroom cloud, with the peaceful Islamic view - a tree.

11/11/14

* WATCH: Netanyahu urges world powers not to rush into a deal that would give Iran nukes PM addresses world in a Youtube video; also sends letter to world leaders with same message.

* Background: Arafat's legacy lives on 10 years after his death This year's anniversary comes amid increased tensions between Israel and Hamas, along with Palestinian infighting between Fatah and Hamas.

* Netanyahu Outlines Crackdown on Terror Throughout Israel PM says terrorists 'trying to uproot us from the country,' while Abbas 'stirs tension', urges Israeli Arabs not to join in the violence.

* Hamas Second-Richest Terror Group Worldwide Forbes study shows Hamas only second to ISIS for terror income - and that most of the money is from foreign aid and NGOs.

* Abbas: We won't let Israeli extremists 'contaminate' Temple Mount; warns of global 'religious war' PA president says Palestinians want all the Jerusalem, West Bank territory captured in 1967; al-Aqsa rioters have 'right to defend themselves'; slams Hamas for 'destroying' unity.

* 'Lost Gospel' claims Jesus had a wife and children "Gathering dust in the British Library is a document that takes us into the missing years of Jesus' life," the book states.

* Liberman: Abbas is more dangerous than Arafat Foreign minister says Abbas a "Jew-hater who believes and promotes terror" like Arafat, but is better at "hiding his true face."

* Yehuda Glick Calls Knesset Speaker, Finally Breathing on His Own Shot Temple Mount activist calls Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein to break news that he has been taken off respirator in stunning recovery.

* It's time for a Latvian discussion on gay rights An unusual sight appears to anyone browsing Latvian media outlets in the last couple of days: All major publications and news sites are full of stories touching on the theme of homosexuality and gay rights.

* Islamic state crisis: US troops sent into Iraq's Anbar The US has deployed 50 troops to an air base in Iraq's troubled Anbar province to help in the fight against Islamic State (IS).

11/10/14

* Europe: Divide Jerusalem; Netanyahu: Not a Chance The European Union's new foreign affairs chief, Federica Mogherini, visited the region over the weekend and insisted on the urgent need for a Palestinian state with the eastern half of Jerusalem as its capital.

* Nigeria school blast in Potiskum kills dozens At least 46 students have been killed by a suicide bomber at a school assembly in the north-eastern Nigerian town of Potiskum, police have said.

* Abbas: Arafat's remains to be moved to Jerusalem Ahead of 10th anniversary of Fatah leader's death, PA president says predecessor ought to 'remain immortal in the hearts of our people'.

* Egypt terror group swears fealty to Islamic State Cairo says the declaration by Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis will not change its approach to dealing with the group

* Netanyahu: World must not cave to Iran's demands Israel won't support any agreement that allows Iran to be a threshold nuclear state, Netanyahu said.

* 'Run Them Over,' Urges Palestinian Song Palestinian anthem of hate encourages more terror: 'Wait for them at the intersection, Let the settler drown in red blood.'

* Report: Iran-Russia Nuclear Deal to be Signed Tuesday Iranian media reports that Russia and Iran will sign a construction deal for two nuclear power plants on Iran's southern Gulf shores.

* Top EU diplomat calls for Jerusalem to be shared capital Abbas says draft Security Council resolution for Israeli withdrawal on track; Federica Mogherini makes remarks during Gaza visit

* Russian military trying to intimidate Nato, report says Russia has, in parallel with its war on Ukraine, instigated almost 40 'highly disturbing' anti-Nato incidents, a new British report says.

* Kasparov: Stop Putin now or pay the price later Chess legend Garry Kasparov was once the pride of the Soviet Union.

11-8-14

* Islamic State leader reportedly wounded in US-led air strikes in Iraq US-led air strikes have targeted a gathering of Islamic State leaders in Iraq in a town near the Syrian border, possibly including the group's top commander Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

* Jordanians denounce peace with Israel, vow 'jihad to liberate Al-Aksa' Several thousand protesters took to the streets of Jordanian cities on Friday, calling on the government to scrap its peace deal with Israel following escalating violence at the Al-Aksa mosque in Jerusalem.

* Netanyahu Assures EU: No Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met with the European Union's new foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini in Jerusalem on Monday, where he made a partial push for Jewish religious rights that fell short of prayer at the Temple Mount, the holiest site in Judaism.

* Mohammed's Successor Advances on Jerusalem The Islamic State (ISIS) has announced that the Sinai Peninsula is now a caliphate, an Islamic state led by a supreme religious and political leader known as a caliph - i.e. "successor" - to Mohammed.

* Hamas: 'Popular army' formed for 'liberation of al-Aksa' Hamas has declared the formation of a "popular army" at the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, according to a report by the AFP.

* Report: European states threaten to recognize Palestinian statehood Additional European nations have reportedly threatened to follow suit of Sweden and unilaterally recognize Palestinian statehood if peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority are not relaunched.

* Islamic State crisis: US to send 1,500 more troops to Iraq The US is to send 1,500 more non-combat troops to Iraq to boost Iraqi forces fighting Islamic State (IS) militants, nearly doubling the US presence.

* Ya'alon: Israeli politicians' visits to Temple Mount provoked Jerusalem terror attacks The rioting by Palestinians in east Jerusalem is a response to Israeli ministers and lawmakers who made "provocativeâ" visits to the Temple Mount, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon told Channel 10 on Saturday.

* Ex-USSR leader Gorbachev: World on brink of new Cold War The world is on the brink of a new Cold War, and trust should be restored by dialogue with Russia, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has said.

* 'We need a Palestinian state,' new EU foreign affairs chief says in Gaza The European Union's new foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini on Saturday called for the establishment of a Palestinian state, saying the world "cannot afford" another war in Gaza.

11/6/14

* Jordan: Israel 'Crossed a Line' on Temple Mount Jordan's Foreign Minister: Ambassador withdrawn from Israel because the goings on at the Al-Aqsa Mosque were 'beyond the limits'.

* Can You Hear it? The UN's Deafening Silence Israel's Mission to the UN releases short clip illustrating UN Security Council's silence in the face of Palestinian terrorism.

* Netanyahu speaks with Jordan's King Abdullah, calls for end of Temple Mount violence and incitement After reports the two leaders met earlier this week, Prime Minister's Office says they spoke today about recent tensions on the Temple Mount.

* Jerusalem mayor: 'Aggressive force' only way to end wave of violence After terror attack, Nir Barkat says police will quell riots by entering neighborhoods, calls to maintain status quo on Temple Mount to calm tensions

* ISIS FIGHTER DEFENDS MASSACRES BECAUSE MUHAMMED 'SLAUGHTERED 700 PEOPLE' A Russian Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) fighter Abu Muhammad Ar-Rusi justified the massacres committed by the terrorist group because Islam's Prophet Muhammed killed many people. 

* PLO Urges Journalists: Don't Use the Term 'Temple Mount' Mahmoud Abbas's faction says journalists should only use 'Al Aqsa Mosque Compound' in blatant attempt to erase Jewish history.

* 'Car intifada' cartoon campaign encourages vehicular attacks Palestinians distribute cartoons likening cars to Hamas rockets on social networks in wake of wave of vehicular terror attacks.

* Join ISIS, marry a Jihadist The Islamic State is targeting young women from the West for recruitment by promising a utopia. 

* Palestinian Authority FM warns: Temple Mount tensions could spark religious conflict Outside Ofer prison, near the West bank city of Ramallah, Palestinians threw stones at Israeli forces who replied with tear gas to disperse the crowds.

* New EU foreign chief takes firm stand on Israeli settlements The EU's new foreign policy chief has urged Israel to 'reverse' its latest settlement expansion in her first statement on the Arab-Israeli conflict.

11/5/14

* Jerusalem attack: Netanyahu blames Hamas A Palestinian driver has rammed a car into several pedestrians in Jerusalem, killing one person, hours after clashes erupted at the city's holiest site.

* When a Jew Prays at the Temple Mount It seems ridiculous that a Jew offering a few quiet prayers at Judaism's holiest site should make headlines, but given the suppressive "status quo" that even the United States of America supports, that is precisely the case.

* US mid-terms: Republicans win control of the Senate The Republicans have won control of the Senate in the US mid-term elections, increasing their power in the final two years of Barack Obama's presidency.

* Al Aqsa Mosque Turned into Terror 'War Room' Arab rioters wound police, Jews temporarily banned; MK Zoabi insults police officers: 'you didn't learn from the Holocaust.'

* Jordan recalls envoy from Israel over 'unprecedented escalation in Jerusalem' Official state media says the envoy is being returned home due to Israeli policies on Temple Mount.

* US midterm elections spell twilight for Obama presidency Tuesday's midterm elections marked the beginning of the end for President Barack Obama's political career.

* Report: French lawmakers to call on government to recognize Palestinian state According to AFP, left-wing lawmakers in parliament are readying to submit a motion calling on the government to extend recognition.

* Erdogan presidential palace cost soars for Turkey A controversial new 1,000-room palace built for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will cost about £385m ($615m) - nearly twice the previous estimate, Turkish officials say.

* Jordan recalls ambassador from Tel Aviv in protest over Temple Mount Palestinians ready to go to Security Council over what they say are unacceptable Israeli actions at sensitive site.

* Rivlin: Rabin left a legacy of leadership President addresses annual ceremony comemorating assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, says former PM was inspiraion for social chage movement. .

11-4-14

* US Backs Suppression of Religious Freedom on Temple Mount In the wake of the attempted assassination of Rabbi Yehuda Glick, a prominent advocate of allowing Jews to worship atop the Temple Mount, the Obama Administration confirmed that it supports the suppression of full religious freedom at the Jerusalem holy site.

* Nasrallah: Hezbollah ready to fight Israel despite Syrian war Hezbollah's rockets can hit anywhere in Israel and the Lebanese terror group is not afraid to fight Israel in another war, head Hassan Nasrallah told supporters in a fiery speech Tuesday.

* Iranians mark fall of US embassy with flag-burning Several thousand Iranians gathered outside the former US embassy in Tehran on Tuesday to mark its storming by students 35 years ago, burning the American flag.

* Fatah urges Palestinians to block Jews from Temple Mount Wednesday Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement called on Palestinians to confront Israelis who are planning to enter the Temple Mount compound on Wednesday to protest the attempted assassination of activist Yehudah Glick last week.

* Game Encourages Children to 'Liberate Palestine' with Violence A new online video game, entitled "Liberation of Palestine", encourages Palestinian Arab children to use violence to eliminate Israel, the IDF website reports.

* Oil prices fall further after Saudi discount Oil prices sank to multi-year lows on Tuesday following reports that Saudi Arabia, OPEC's largest oil producer, is cutting its prices for customers in the U.S.

* Prayer March From Site of Assassination Attempt to Temple Mount In response to the assassination attempt on Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick's life last Wednesday, a march will be held this Thursday leaving from in front of the Begin Heritage Center where the shooting occurred to the gates of the Temple Mount.

* PLO to Submit Draft for UN 'Statehood Bid' Later This Month The Palestinian Authority will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council later this month calling for an end date for "Israeli occupation," a senior official said on Tuesday.

* US mid-terms: Battle for the Senate as polls open Americans are voting in mid-term elections which will decide who controls the Senate and pave the way for the 2016 race for the White House.

* Egypt's Ansar militants swear allegience to Islamic State Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, Egypt's most active militant group, has sworn allegiance to Islamic State, a statement from Ansar said Monday night.

11/3/14

* Netanyahu: World is silent as Abbas feeds flames at Temple Mount Prime minister is responding to Mahmoud Abbas' letter to the family of Yehuda Glick's suspected shooter.

* World Trade Center open for business More than 13 years after the original towers were destroyed in the 9/11 attacks, New York's World Trade Center has re-opened for business.

* FAITH SCHOOLS COULD FACE CLOSURE IF THEY DON'T PROMOTE GAY RIGHTS British faith schools are to be forced to teach equality and respect for gay rights or face closure, in a move backed by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.

* Who is Yehuda Glick, and Why Was He Shot? A Palestinian Arab terrorist last week shot and nearly killed Rabbi Yehuda Glick following a presentation at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem.

* Arab League warns of Jerusalem 'red line' Deputy chief warns Israel that 'touching Jerusalem will lead to results with untold consequences,' calling on Arab nations, int'l community to 'put a stop' to Israel's 'violations' in East Jerusalem.

* Moving Up: Israel Now 38th Best Country to Live in for 2014 Israel moves up on 'Global Prosperity Index,' to 38th worldwide in 2014; very high scores for economy, health, and education.

* 'Yehuda Glick Likely Will Return to Full Function' After fourth surgery, Jewish prayer rights activist showing 'progressive improvement,' likely will be woken up soon.

* Netanyahu Holds Secret Meeting with Abdullah over Temple Mount Kuwaiti paper says PM met Jordanian king and told him he may block Jews from entering Temple Mount.

* Syrian opposition coaxing Islamists away from Israel border Recently unified under new leadership, Free Syrian Army said persuading Al-Nusra combatants to fight Assad closer to Damascus

* EU and UN reject 'farcical' east Ukraine vote The EU, the UN, and Nato have rejected the outcome of 'so-called elections' in Ukraine rebel zones, but Russia and a handful of fringe MEPs gave their stamp of approval.

11-1-14

* Yehudah Glick, shot in Jerusalem, works for Jews' right to pray on Temple Mount Rabbi Yehudah Glick, who was shot and seriously hurt outside Jerusalem's Menachem Begin Heritage Center Wednesday night, has worked tirelessly in recent years to restore the right of Jews to worship on Jerusalem's Temple Mount in preparation for the arrival of the messiah and the building of a third Holy Temple.

* Haniyeh: We'll Fight Israel Over Temple Mount Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Friday declared that his organization will fight Israel and will not allow it to do as it pleases on the Temple Mount.

* MK Tibi: 'Jews Have No Right To Pray on Temple Mount' As violence in Jerusalem rages on and the fear of Arab riots has placed security forces on high alert, MK Ahmed Tibi (United Arab List) told Channel 2 in an interview to be broadcast Friday night that "the Jews have no right to pray at the site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque."

* Islamic State: Militants kill 50 from Iraqi Anbar tribe Militants from Islamic State (IS) have killed at least 50 members of an Iraqi tribe in western Anbar province, officials and tribal leaders say.

* Diplomacy: Back to square one on Jordanian-Israeli relations Marking the 20th anniversary of the peace treaty with Jordan, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon this week talked about the importance of the "strategic alliance" between Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom.

* 'Iran not answering questions on possible military aspects of nuclear program' Iran has stopped answering the UN nuclear watchdog's questions about its suspected past efforts to design nuclear weapons.

* How Hezbollah indoctrinates preschoolers to embrace 'resistance' against Israel Hezbollah, the Shi'ite terrorist organization in Lebanon, wastes little time in raising the next generation of jihadists determined to fight Israel.

* Security official: Jerusalem rioting could persist for weeks, even months As police prepared Friday for possible violent disturbances in Jerusalem," a senior security official estimated that rioting in the capital could continue for several more weeks, if not months.

* France denies warship delivery, as Russian bombers skirt EU airspace France's controversial warship deal with Russia is hitting the headlines again, with a cacophony of statements and denials after a Russian minister published a French invitation to the hand-over ceremony.

* Diplomacy: Cool European Winds Maltese Foreign Minister George Vella came to Israel this week for four days of talks, and not many people took notice.