Author: Gavriel Dan

Gavriel Dan spent a number of years covering social movements in Israel, the wider middle east and Europe. He is considered an expert in embedding himself with various groups and causes in order to get accurate and rich information.
Posted on

Headlines May 29: Hezbollah Terror Tunnels, Anti-Semitic Rape, Canada Backs Israel

PA leader seeks to maximize impact of French peace summit, including international monitors, time caps, and division of Jerusalem.
[Arutz Sheva]

 

Lebanese terror organization Hezbollah is preparing for its next conflict with Israel by digging terror attack tunnels, tracking IDF movement and positioning its large arsenal of rockets along the northern border with Israel.
[The Jerusalem Post]

 

Israel Rocked by Anti-Semitic Rape of Mentally-Handicapped Woman and Police Coverup
[The Jewish Press]

 

Canada once again backed Israel at the UN this week when it voted against the World Health Organization’s (WHO) resolution singling out only Israel for “mental, physical and environmental health” rights abuse.
[Arutz Sheva]

 

The IDF is establishing a special liaison unit to manage its growing contacts with Syrian civilians living across Israel’s northeastern border in the war-ravaged nation.
[Times of Israel]

 

Posted on

Headlines May 26: Hamas Smugglers Caught, IAF Retaliates Rocket Fire, UN vs. Hamas

Hamas has a factory in Hebron to manufacture parts for its weapons which ships the goods to Gaza. This time the smugglers were caught.
[The Jewish Press]

 

In response to rocket fire launched towards Israel late Wednesday night, the Israeli Air Force attacked two locations that were part of Hamas’ terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.
[The Jerusalem Post]

 

UN chief said planning final visit to Israel, Palestinian Authority
[Time of Israel]

 

A high level UN official on Wednesday issued a number of rare criticisms against Hamas in Gaza for holding public executions and using civilian cement for military purposes.
[The Jerusalem Post]

 

Knesset official warns Arab MKs: Don’t ascend Temple Mount
[Arutz Sheva]

 

Thousands upon thousands of Jews celebrated Lag B’Omer at the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai with song and dance and heartfelt prayer.
[The Jewish Press]
Posted on

Headlines May 25: Mount of Olives Security, 21 Terrorists Arrested, Tech to Detect Deviants

21 wanted terrorists arrested overnight in Judea-Samaria
[Arutz Sheva]

 

Attacks on Jews at Ancient Cemetery Cause Israel to Beef Up Security
[The Jewish Press]

 

Tel Aviv based startup, Faception, says its facial profiling software can detect criminals, terrorists, pedophiles and other deviants.
[Globes]

 

Police returned the body of the Bezeq technician-turned-terrorist who murdered a 60-year-old rabbi in the heart of Jerusalem. He was buried as a martyr.
[The Jewish Press]

 

Netanyahu welcomes Liberman into coalition: ‘We are joining hands to move Israel forward’
[The Jerusalem Post]

 

 

Posted on

Headlines: PA Rejects Peace Talks, Female Terrorist Killed, Lebanon Watchtowers

The Palestinians on Monday rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call to hold direct talks in Paris under the auspices of the French government.
[The Jerusalem Post]

 

Female Terrorist Killed in Stabbing Attack North of Jerusalem
[The Jewish Press]

 

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with French Prime Minister Valls
[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs]

 

Northern Israeli residents are worried about new observation posts built by the Lebanese Army which have sprung up along the border.
[The Jewish Press]

 

The “Chevron shooter,” IDF soldier Elor Azaria, pleaded innocent on Monday to the charge of manslaughter in the shooting of a Palestinian disarmed terrorist, Abdel Fatal al-Sharif, on March 24, immediately following an attack on security forces.
[Hamodia]

 

Hamas says it will execute 13 men convicted of murder — in public — in a manner similar to that of Da’esh (ISIS).
[The Jewish Press]

Posted on

Headlines: 60K Grenade Springs Found On Way to Gaza, Anti-BDS, Lieberman As Defense Minister

Israel has successfully tested a maritime missile interception system dubbed the Iron Dome of the Sea.
[Arutz Sheva]

 

Avigdor Lieberman expected to become Israel’s new defense minister as Benjamin Netanyahu reforms his government.
[The Telegraph]

 

Israeli Police captured a shipment of 60,000 hand-grenade springs on their way to the Gaza Strip.
[Times of Israel]

 

The United Methodist Church (UMC) voted down four resolutions that called on the Church to divest from companies doing business with Israel.
[The Algemeiner]

 

Egypt: Missing EgyptAir Flight Crashed With 66 Passengers, Crew on Board
[Haaretz]