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July 1, 2016 at 9:00 am
Family sues Exxelia Technologies for selling drone missile component to Israel. Plaintiffs say Israel killed three children with it in 2014.
A Palestinian family is suing the French company Exxelia Technologies for selling weapons parts to Israel.
Ynet reports that the Shuheibar family from Gaza City filed the suit through the Ancile-avocats law firm and with help from the Christian organization ACAT. The lawyers claim that Exxelia is complicit in war crimes and manslaughter.
According to the suit, an Israeli missile hit the family home during 2014's Operation Protective Edge. Five children were on the roof at the time; three were killed and two others wounded. The family insists that there was no military target present and therefore strik...
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July 1, 2016 at 8:59 am
Har Hevron, Israel - Two Israelis were wounded after a Palestinian gunman opened fire on their vehicle on Route 60 on Friday afternoon, causing it to overturn near Aduraim Junction, in the Mount Hebron area Magen David Adom paramedics reported finding two injured people; One critically injured man died, and a second was a seriously injured woman. Both are in their 30s, MDA added.
The incident occurred 15 kilometers south of Kiryat Arba. The shooting comes a day after 13-year-old Israeli girl Hallel Yaffa was stabbed to death in her Kiryat Arba home by a Palestinian terrorist from the village of Bani Naim, and after a Tul Karem man went on a stabbing spree in Netanya, injuring two civilians. Both terrorists were shot to death.
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July 1, 2016 at 8:46 am
Former CIA Director David Petraeus hinted on Wednesday that he will be part of a push to grow Israel’s startup sector and move Israeli companies into the US market, Jewish Insider reported.
Petraeus indicated this during a panel discussion hosted by the Paul E. Singer Foundation and Start-Up Nation Central — which took place on the sidelines of the Ideas Festival in Aspen — that was moderated by Dan Senor, co-author of the best-selling book, Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle.
According to Petraeus, the book Start-up Nation “should be rewritten” to reflect Israel’s thriving and influential startup ecosystem. “It should be titled ‘Scale-Up Nation’ and if I and a bunch of others have a...
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July 1, 2016 at 8:42 am
An educator at a New York City school was portrayed disparagingly in a mural commissioned by his boss, whom he had sued for antisemitic harassment, the UK’s Daily Mail reported.
Assistant principal David Possner, of Junior High School 226 in Queens, is depicted in the wall artwork as a shrunken man on the side of a stage, being pointed at by another figure. In the center of the stage is principal Rushell White, likened to a multi-armed Hindu goddess, standing beside four other figures, who, Possner said, represent the school’s other assistant principals. Above them hangs a banner that features the biblical quote, “Whom much is given much is required,” which White reads every morning ...
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July 1, 2016 at 8:23 am
At least one person has been killed and other wounded by terrorist gunfire in the Hebron Hills area, between Adurayim and Otniel. Preliminary information from the scene points to a drive-by shooting. All of the victims are civilians. At least one person is in serious condition. Additional information to follow. -
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July 1, 2016 at 8:20 am
Tehran - Iranians are staging anti-Israel rallies across the country, with protesters condemning the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and chanting “death to Israel.”
Tens of thousands of people are marching in the capital, Tehran, as part of the al-Quds day rallies held each year on the last Friday of Ramadan. Some protesters trampled the Israeli flag and also chanted “down with the USA.”
Iranian state media reports that similar rallies are taking place across the country.
Iran does not recognize Israel and has marked al-Quds day since the start of its 1979 Islamic revolution. Al-Quds is a historic Arabic name for Jerusalem, and Iran says the day is an occasion to express support for the Palestinians and emphasize the importance of Jerusalem ...
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July 1, 2016 at 8:15 am
PM Netanyahu, Ministers Liberman and Ariel, Kiryat Arba-Hevron council head visit bereaved family of terror victim.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu paid a condolence call on Hallel-Yaffa Ariel's family in Kiryat Arba on Friday morning.
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman (Yisrael Beytenu) joined Netanyahu, along with Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel (Jewish Home) and Kiryat Arba-Hevron council head Malachi Levinger.
Netanyahu spoke with Hallel's parents and listened to stories about their 13-year-old daughter who was murdered in a vicious terror attack on Thursday.
"We strengthen this place," he said. "Apart from the fighting, we will make it stronger. I will sit with the Defense Minister and we will decide how to strengthen the community.
"To see Hallel's...
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July 1, 2016 at 8:12 am
Israeli vehicle comes under fire in southern Har Hevron. Two people seriously injured.
Security officials have received reports of shots fired at an Israeli vehicle near the Har Hevron community of Otniel. The incident occurred at Beit Hagai Junction.
At least two people were wounded - one critically and the other seriously.
IDF forces and emergency paramedics are on the scene.
More information will be updated when it is available.
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July 1, 2016 at 8:10 am
Watch: Mother Rena Ariel cries for her daughter, Hallel Ariel, murdered in her sleep in Kiryat Arba.
This morning, she was sleeping in bed. Tonight, she sleeps in the earth.
Thousands escorted Hallel Ariel to her final resting place. Just 13 years-old, she was stabbed more than a dozen times this morning by a 17 year-old terrorist, as she lay sleeping.
Hallel's mother kisses her bier.
"You didn't want anything." she chokes into the mic.
"Thirteen and a half years ago, after many challenges and attempts, I merited to give birth to you. Immediately there was light in my life. You had a crown of light, Hallel. You made me a mother." The crowd behind her starts to cry softly."Matriarch Sarah, hug her please, because I can no longer," she wails, begs, pleads with Heaven. ...
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July 1, 2016 at 8:06 am
While millions of children got out of bed on the morning of June 30, 2016, excited for summer vacation, one child did not. A young Israeli girl, 13-year-old Hallel Yaffe Ariel, was brutally murdered in her own bed by a 17-year-old Palestinian terrorist. He broke into her house and stabbed her to death. Another life lost to senseless violence. Another poor soul taken too early from this world. But few Muslims in this world will be mourning her death, because Hallel was an Israeli Jew.
I am a Muslim, and I know that when it comes to Palestinian terrorism, too many Muslims are hypocrites. I have seen firsthand the casual, destructive anti-Semitism that plagues the Muslim community. I have heard it from the mouths of our religious leaders, from our politicians, and even from our o...
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July 1, 2016 at 5:07 am
ANNAPOLIS, Md. —Maryland's minimum wage and the state's gas tax are going up. Here's a look at some new laws that take effect Friday:
MINIMUM WAGE
Maryland's minimum wage will rise from $8.25 to $8.75. It's the latest bump scheduled to take effect since lawmakers in 2014 approved increases over several years from $7.25. It is scheduled to go up to $9.25 next year and reach $10.10 in July 2018.
GAS TAX
The state's gas tax will rise nine-tenths of a cent to 33.5 cents. Lawmakers approved several increases in 2013, with regular hikes to adjust for inflation. The state's gas tax has gone up a dime since 2013, when lawmakers approved the first increase in 20 years from 23.5 cents.
RETIREMENT PLANS
A state-sponsored retirement savings plan g...
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July 1, 2016 at 5:04 am
Terrorist tried to carry out stabbing attack before being shot by security forces.
An Arab terrorist tried to stab people by the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron before being shot by nearby IDF and Border Police forces.
The terrorist reportedly approached a Border Police post at an entrance to the site and pulled out a knife before she was shot. No one else was harmed.
The IDF and Border Police arrested ten Arabs in Judea and Samaria overnight. Most of the suspects were Hamas members who were involved in terror attacks and riots. All ten have been taken for questioning.
In addition, the IDF and the Civil Administration mapped out Mahmad Natzer Mahmoud Traira's home in the village of Bnei Naim. Traira stabbed Hallel Yaffa Ariel to death in her Kiryat Arba bed and i...
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July 1, 2016 at 4:00 am
Baltimore, MD Daily Dvar Halacha - July 1 2016 / 25 Sivan 5776 - What If I Am Already Standing When The Torah Goes By Me?
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June 30, 2016 at 9:05 pm
Parshas Shelach / Shabbos Mevarchim Tammuz / Baltimore Zmanim / Eruv is UP!
Baltimore, MD – July 1, 2016
Parshas: Shelach
Today: 25 Sivan
Chatzos: 1:11
Hadlakas Nairos: 8:19 PM
Shkiah: 8:37:27 PM
Tzais HaKochavim: 9:28 PM
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz: Wed. July 6 and Thursday, July 7
Kiddush Levanah: Thursday, July 7th 6:07 PM through Tuesday, July 19 12:29 PM
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June 30, 2016 at 9:01 pm
In this week’s Parsha, Sh’lach, we see how our people failed in their relationship to the Land of Israel. HaShem was about to take us into the Land of Israel. There were no more prerequisite achievements that had to be accomplished. We already received the Torah, we already constructed the Mishkon we were already in formation – we were ready to enter. Just before that final approach, our people demanded from Moshe that we should spy out the Land of Israel and only after that should we enter the Land. Moshe conceded to their request and 12 spies were sent. Upon their return, ten of those spies inspired fear in the hearts of the people that HaShem would not be able to conquer the inhabitants of the Land for they were too mighty and the people cried bitter tears for their fa...
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June 30, 2016 at 9:01 pm
Albany, NY - A Democratic political operative pleaded not guilty Thursday to bribery and other charges filed in a New York corruption probe that led to the resignation of a state Supreme Court judge a day earlier.
G. Steven Pigeon was arraigned on a nine-count indictment that accuses him of offering favors and gifts worth more than $10,000 to Judge John Michalek, who pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting bribes from 2012 to 2015 and is to be sentenced Sept. 21.
“Steve Pigeon engaged in a multiyear scheme to bribe a sitting state judge in an effort to win access and favors for his clients and associates,” said a statement from Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
Pigeon, 55, was released on bond after surrendering his passport. His attorney said Pigeon declined a plea...
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June 30, 2016 at 9:00 pm
Theresa May has launched her bid for the Conservative leadership, pledging that “Brexit means Brexit” and that there would be no general election before 2020.
The home secretary, who campaigned to remain in the EU, positioned herself as the candidate of stability and experience.
Asked for her pitch, she said: “I’m Theresa May and I’m the best person to be prime minister.”
The event was electrified by Michael Gove’s surprise announcement just minutes before she stood up that he would run for the leadership because, he said, Boris Johnson was not a suitable candidate.
Bookmakers were making May the favourite, followed by Gove, even before Johnson dramatically announced later in the morning, after she had made her speech, that he was not going ...
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June 30, 2016 at 9:00 pm
[Ed. Note] Out of the respect and recognition of the impact made by longtime BJL friend and contributor, Reb Shaya Gross, z’l, we will maintain a living memoriam to Shaya through the sweet words and thoughtful insights of his Divrei Torah. BJL readers will remember his weekly column on the Parsha and on various Torah ideas and concepts. These meaningful words will help us remember this special young man who will be sorely missed and for those who did not merit to know him, this will be the most appropriate way for them to become familiar with who he was.
The Gemara tells us that the color of the techeiles [the blue string of the Tzitzis] is similar to the color of the sea, which is similar to the color of the sky, which is similar to the color of Hashem’s throne; hence t...
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June 30, 2016 at 8:55 pm
The Israeli rabbinate investigative department has nabbed a recalcitrant husband after he hid from his wife for ten years.
The story began when the couple, parents of four children, decided to divorce but ran into financial issues that were dragged out in civil court. Rav Eliyohu Maimon, head of the Rabbinate’s agunah department, said that the beis din eventually ruled that the husband must divorce his wife immediately despite the outstanding financial issues.
The husband disappeared, leaving no forwarding address for his mail.
“A year ago, the beis din handed the case to our agunah department so that we could locate him,” said Rav Maimon. “We hired a private investigator but it was very hard to find him. He hid himself effectively and had help from his...
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June 30, 2016 at 8:41 pm
According to the Insurance Information Institute, 1.6 million deer-vehicle collisions occur each year, resulting in 200 fatalities, tens of thousands of injuries and over $3.6 billion in vehicle damage. Being prepared can help prevent you from adding to these statistics.
When driving this summer in Upstate, NY, you should:
Watch for the rest of the gang. Deer are pack animals, and rarely travel alone. If a deer crosses in front of you, chances are there are more nearby. Slow down and keep an eye out for more deer darting across the road.
Timing is everything. Deer are most active at dusk and dawn: periods when your vision is most compromised. To add to their terrible timing, deer are on the move during mating season (between October and January) when you’re more likely to travel a...
