Day: June 29, 2011

Hamas “aid flotilla” fizzles out after Israeli war preparations

Technical difficulties, dwindling participation and possible sabotage sap momentum of “Freedom Flotilla 2”. 350 people expected to participate, as opposed to 1,500 originally expected by organizers. Withdrawn insurance deeds, alleged sabotage and Greek bureaucracy have dealt a setback to organizers of Freedom Flotilla 2, who said on Tuesday that departure to the Gaza Strip might… Read More Hamas “aid flotilla” fizzles out after Israeli war preparations

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7,300 Bnei Menashe from India to make aliyah

Ministerial Committee on Immigrat Absorption makes decision in principle to bring to Jewish state northeastern Indian community claiming descent from one of Lost Tribes of Israel‬‬. The Ministerial Committee on Immigrant Absorption, led by Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, reached a historic decision in principle several days ago: To bring to Israel the 7,300 members of… Read More 7,300 Bnei Menashe from India to make aliyah

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Jordan cheat on Israel over Old City renovation

Ambassador Barkan says Israel is upset over the Jordanian about-face concerning the Mughrabi renovations near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Israel is furious with Jordan, Israel’s ambassador to UNESCO said yesterday. Nimrod Barkan said Israel is shocked that Amman had led a successful effort within the international body to condemn Israel over the renovations planned… Read More Jordan cheat on Israel over Old City renovation

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