Jerusalem
The official description of Palestinians residing in eastern Jerusalem is now “Arab residents” or “non-Israeli citizens,” instead of “Palestinian residents,” in the department’s annual global human-rights report.
“There’s no use of unnecessary force,” said Israeli Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld.
Michael Douglas, Zeta-Jones to co-host Genesis Prize ceremony in Jerusalem
A special event in Israel will honor Michael’s father, the iconic Jewish actor Kirk Douglas, with the annual prize going this year to Israeli politician and human-rights activist Natan Sharansky.
Arab driver attempts car-ramming attack in eastern Jerusalem
A Jewish resident fired in the air after an Arab driver attempted to run him over, chasing off the assailant.
Suspect attacked officers with knife • Seven pipe bombs and a grenade seized • Four arrested during Hebron sweep.
The former Likud Party Knesset member tells JNS that the incident epitomizes the fact that non-Muslims are discriminated against at the holy site in Jerusalem.
“Jews from around the world will be able to land at Ben-Gurion and in a short amount of time be at the Western Wall to be spiritually uplifted. It’s the perfect blend of modern technology and ancient spirituality,” said Rabbi Steve Burg, CEO of Aish HaTorah.
The project would involve the construction of two new stations and an 1.8-mile-long tunnel under downtown Jerusalem and the Old City.
“In order to continue exponential growth, we will need to redouble our efforts in the seed and early-stage investment arena, as well as strengthen and leverage our growing network of global investors. Together, we can make this next decade a Roaring Twenties,” said Jonathan Medved.
“They should be negotiating what constitutes the capital. That’s really my point; that’s what the parties should decide,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.),
The assailant, identified as a 40-year-old Haifa resident, is shot dead by security forces at the scene • Attack comes just hours after an assailant rammed a car into a group of IDF soldiers in Jerusalem, wounding 14.
Golani Brigade soldiers were on their way to swearing-in ceremony at Western Wall • Suspect remains at large.
