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Shai Atanelov is Israel Rising’s Director of Operations. He is an expert in search and social outreach. He has worked for years in the SEO and marketing space for large companies and ecommerce platforms.
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Israel Behind the News [Jan. 18, 2016]

Dafna Meir, Mother of 6, Butchered by an Arab While Protecting Her Children
Dafna Meir was murdered last night in front of her home in Otniel. She fought with the Arab terrorist who stabbed her at the entrance of her home, and prevented him from murdering three of her children who were inside at the time. She was buried today in Jerusalem. The terrorist was not caught yet, but 5 people have been detained so far amid hunt for him. This is just one of many terror attacks that are occurring daily in Israel in the name of Islam and Jihad.

Israel plans to expose PA terror incitement to the world
Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud) on Sunday presented the weekly Cabinet meeting with an index of Palestinian Authority (PA) incitement, including incitement to terrorism seen on children’s programs on official PA TV, in which children called for the murder of Jews. He also presented his plan to expose the complicity in fueling terror to the international community.

Pregnant Israeli woman stabbed, seriously wounded in Tekoa terror attack
A pregnant Israeli woman in her 30s was stabbed and moderately-to-seriously wounded in the settlement of Tekoa in the West Bank today. The terrorist was sot and killed by an armed civilian. We learn two things from the recent events:
1. Muslim Arabs have no mercy and are cowardly. They attack innocent civilians, including women and children.
2. Armed civilians prove to be one of the main weapons in halting terror attacks.

Operation French Kiss: 200,000 French Jews Planning Aliyah
According to a survey’s findings, as many as 43% of French Jews are planning to make Aliyah. As the commonly accepted figure for the size of the French Jewish community is 500,000, then Israel is about to be conquered by as many as 200,000 French Jews and Netanya would surpass Tel Aviv as the second-largest city in Israel.

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Israel Behind the News [Jan. 14, 2016]

Today’s headlines have a common, yet unsurprising, denominator: Anti-Semitism

Iran-backed jihadi group claims it’s operating in West Bank, Jerusalem
Gaza-based Sabireen, a Palestinian jihadi group with close ties to Iran, claimed on Wednesday that it has expanded out of the Gaza Strip and is now operating in the West Bank and Jerusalem as well. It says it will wage war against Israel everywhere and denies being a Hezbollah-style Iranian proxy.

Israel to bar Sweden from any role in future diplomatic process with Palestinians
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom’s call for an investigation to determine if Israel was guilty of extrajudicial killings of Palestinians during the current wave of terrorism has led Israel to ban Sweden from any role in the Israeli-Palestinian diplomatic process. Wallstrom obviously does not understand what is happening in our region and is apparently not aware of the difficult situation facing Israeli citizens, and the continuous danger of murderous terrorism.

Anti-Semitism drives record-high Western European immigration to Israel
Amid rise in attacks, 9,880 make aliya in 2015, including almost 8,000 from France, the world’s 3rd largest Jewish population.

Iran holds Holocaust-denying cartoon contest
Two weeks ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Iran has announced a contest aimed at creating cartoons that deny the genocidal event occurred. The contest, organized by the Teheran municipal authority, is calling for cartoonists worldwide to send in works denying and satirizing the Holocaust.

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Israel Behind the News [Jan. 13, 2016]

Iran Proxy Terror Groups

Top Israeli official: Iran wants to make Syria its province
Israel’s Foreign Ministry director explains that Iran is looking to turn Syria into a “province of Iran.” This should come as no surprise since Shi’ite Iran always supported the Assad regime and always looked to have greater control in the region. Should Iran succeed, Israel will need to realize the greater threat it would have on the northern border, even though the Syrian terrorist group, Hezbollah, is a proxy for Iran and has been in the northern border with Israel for a while now. This is in addition to Iran’s recent pledge to continue support for anti-Israel terrorism.

Israel Air Force Strikes Gaza Terror Cell Today
The Israel Air Force struck a terrorist cell in northern Gaza which was in the process of attempting to plant an explosive device on the border with Israel on Wednesday morning, the army said. 1 terrorist was killed and a few others injured. Israeli residents close to the Gaza border are being warned of  retaliation by Hamas in the form of rocket attacks, though none have been reported so far.

Israeli Researchers Offer HIV Carriers Hope
Two Hebrew University scientists believe they have reached a breakthrough in destroying cells infected with HIV virus; clinical trials on human beings are set to begin within three months.

Palestinians, leftists riled up over Airbnb listings of settler homes
According to Al Jazeera, dozens of Israeli settlers in the West Bank are offering their homes to tourists for rent via Airbnb, the popular online accommodation, rent and lodging service. A Palestinian official was quoted as saying that Airbnb “is promoting stolen property on stolen land.” However, we all know that the Jewish people have always been indigenous to Israel and that the land is not stolen at all. This is just another Palestinian ploy to stir worldwide condemnation of Israel by creating bogus claims and headlines on the back of a popular internet service.

Airbnb listings of homes in the West Bank
Airbnb listings of homes in the West Bank. (photo credit:Courtesy)

 

 

 

 

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Israel Behind the News [Dec 30, 2015]

China and Israel create a union of tech superpowers

  • China and Israel are partnering on a number of projects that are aimed to help both countries excel in research, both academic and practical.
  • In early January, representatives from large technology companies from both Israel and China will meet in Beijing for the first annual China-Israel Technology, Innovation and Investment summit.
  • Israel is currently ranked #5 in the Bloomberg Innovation Index for 2015.

Israel-Indian missile system Barak 8 carries out successful trial in Indian Ocean

  • The Israeli-Indian developed Barak 8 missile system carried out two successful interceptions from an Indian Navy ship over the past day.
  • The Barak 8 missile system is designed to protect naval ships and offshore gas rigs from hostile aircraft, missiles and rockets.
  • The missile deploys its own electromagnetic sensor as it approaches the target, guiding it on its last phase.

Ramallah urges talks to stem unrest; Israel says not until attacks stop

  • Israel is refusing to consider steps toward restarting stagnant peace talks with the Palestinians until the ongoing wave of violence comes to a close.
  • A PLO committee is expected to convene sometime in the first half of January to discuss demands being made in light of the wave of violence, and may even present concrete proposals.
  • During recent meetings to jumpstart talks, the PLO demanded, as preconditions for new negotiations, a moratorium on settlement building and the release of the 36 prisoners Israel refused to let out, as well as an agreement to negotiate based on the pre-1967 armistice lines.

 

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Israel Behind the News [Dec 29, 2015]

Palestinian organizations call for escalation of ‘intifada’

It’s true, the Israeli government says there is no Intifada, but the Palestinians think otherwise.  If there is an escalation, it will move from knifings and the occasional shooting attack to full fledged gun battles and bus bombings.  The challenge for the Israeli government is to actually believe the words of the Palestinians instead of disregarding them as propaganda for the street.

After Nasrallah threats, Eisenkot says IDF ready for any challenge from North

The Israeli government and security apparatus has always been on the ball in relation to threats from the outside. The fact is now is the time for Nasrallah to attack in order to stay relevant in the fast changing Middle East. More importantly for Nasrallah is Putin’s growing influence in the region.  By harming Israel, Hezbollah can reinvigorate its value in Russia’s eyes, while lowering Israel’s stature.

Sanity still exists in a small part of Israel.  If the court did not rule in favor of being allowed to raise your hands on the Temple Mount, the next place the battle for prayer rights on the Mount or any rights for Jews and Christians are concerned is not being allowed to even look at up or worse not show concern for the holiest site in Judaism.  Thankfully the court ruled in favor of freedom of worship.
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Israel Behind the News [Dec 28, 2015]

Saudi Grand Mufti says ISIS are ‘Israeli soldiers’

The grand Arab infantalism continues. The idea that ISIS is are Israeli soldiers is about as preposterous as the idea that Turkey is not buying ISIS oil. The Arab world has to come to grips with the fact that Whabiism, which is Saudi in origin has produced some of the leading extreme Islamic Jihadism the World is witnessing.

Major Defeat for ISIS: Iraqi army reclaims key city of Ramadi

ISIS can lose after all. Then again the defeat only happened after the USA, Russia, and Iran decided to work together alongside the Iraqi military.  If it continues, it may be a strategy to use across the wider conflict.

Duma Suspects Continue to be Tortured While Known Arab Murderer Walks Free

If there was ever a proof that something just is not right in the Duma investigation, it is the fact that Asher Hasno murderer walks freely in Hevron, while young Jews are imprisoned by the Shabak for suspected terrorist attacks. It is no wonder that many residents of Judea and Samaria feel like they have no one to turn to in the security establishment.

 

 

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Israel Behind the News [Dec 27, 2015]

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Syria

The deconfliction mechanism seems to be in effect as Israel continues to be aloud to attack Hezbollah with impunity. As we have noted before, this serves Russia’s interests by keeping Iran and its client groups in check. The question remains though, at what juncture does this sort of thing get in the way of Putin’s Syria strategy or what happens if the deconfliction mechanism fails?

ISIS Leader directly threatens Israel

Although Russia is destroying ISIS throughout Syria, the leader of the Caliphate El-Baghdadi saw the need to reassert himself into the geopolitical situation by threatening Israel.  Don’t expect direct attacks yet, but using Israel to rally Jihadists from around the world is a clever strategy.  It also means that those who oppose El-Baghdadi are in support of Israel.

Yehuda Glick Next in Line for Likud in Knesset

Yehuda Glick, one of the leading Temple Mount activists is surprisingly set yo enter the Knesset if one more Likud member leaves or is forced to resign.  This will put Jewish prayer rights on the mount center stage in the Knesset, something the Prime Minister fears, but can do very little about.

 

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Israel Behind the Headlines [Dec 24,2015]

ISIS in Israel, Nabbed

Unfortunately, this will only get worse.  ISIS is an ideology as much as it is a terror organization/caliphate. The ideology spreads like an infection. The Muslim Arabs within the Land of Israel, even those that are citizens have been radicalized by their leaders. If the government must make it clear to those leaders that supporting ISIS is a red line.

Aliyah to Israel on the Rise, especially from France

The Jews of France are fleeing.  Many of the Jews in France are from Middle Eastern background and they understand that the Arabs moving in are not like the native Moroccan and Tunisian neighbors they have in France. The mass exodus will only continue as Europe ruptures and collapses under the migrant crisis.

Knife Attack Summary

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Israel Behind the News [Dec 23, 2015]

Breaking News: Israel Uncovers Hamas Suicide Cell in Jerusalem

Hamas was planning large scale suicide bombing attacks in Jerusalem.  At least 25 Arabs were arrested planning these attacks. Where?  In Abu Dis University.  It is good to know that the University is teaching live training.

Facebook Photo Makes Waves in the Arab World

Arabs from around the Middle East agree: Israel is not our enemy.  Over 100 thousand likes support an image showing the difference between the suffering of an Arab prisoner of a Syrian jail and Samir Kuntar in an Israeli prison. The difference is clear, the Syrian prisoner looks starved and frail, while Kuntar is plump.  Arabs are finally waking up to the realization that Israel is not their enemy. Let’s see if the trend continues.

Turkey is Playing Games with Rapprochement

Well the fabled rapprochement seems to be stuck in neutral.  Turkey is wiggling for room, but cannot have it both ways.  More likely than not this won’t go anywhere, especially since Russia and Israel are collaborating on far deeper level than originally thought.

Dermer Gives Obama Some Unexpected Holiday Gifts

Ron Dermer, the Israelis Ambassador to the USA, gave the White House presents for the holidays.  There is only one thing, they were all gifts produced in Judea, Samaria, and the Golan.

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Israel Behind the News [Dec 22, 2015]

Iran warns Turkey: Don’t renew ties with Israel

In the Islamic world deals with Israel are akin to making deals with the Satan.  Iran is trying to paint Turkey as a collaborator with Israel and anti-Islamic. Turkey may or may not follow through with the gas deal, but Iran is not a consideration to them, energy is.

Nasrallah says Hezbollah will Retaliate for Samir Kuntar’s Death

Nasrallah may opt for confrontation against Israel in the form of infiltrating the North  His operative capabilities have been smashed by ISIS and while it is true that he possesses lots of missiles direct conflict will bring him ruin.

Iran pulling Revolutionary Guards out of Syria

The real story behind this is the strategic leverage Iran loses with Russia.  Russia wanted to use Iran as its ground army, without it, Iran has little value for Russia other than keeping quiet.