ISRAEL MUSINGS
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US-Israel crisis reactions: Obama official calls Netanyahu coward, chickenshit
- Government
- October 29, 2014
Posted by bonniekgoodman on October 26, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/israel-musings-october-26-2014-women-of-the-walls-historic-torah-scroll-smuggling-reading-at-kotel-bat-mitzvah/
Source: Times of Israel, 10-22-14
State Department still will not confirm that 3-month-old Chaya Zissel Braun was an American citizen…READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on October 22, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/israel-brief-october-22-2014-us-condemns-despicable-jerusalem-terror-attack/
Source: PMO, 10-22-14
22/10/2014
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held a security consultation in conjunction with Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch, Israel Police Commissioner Insp.-Gen. Yohanan Danino and ISA Director Yoram Cohen.
In the telephone consultation, the Prime Minister was updated on the details of vehicular terrorist attack in Jerusalem; he ordered that security forces in Jerusalem be reinforced. “This is how Abu Mazen’s partners in government act, the same Abu Mazen who – only a few days ago – incited toward a terrorist attack in Jerusalem,” the Prime Minister said.
Posted by bonniekgoodman on October 22, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/full-text-israel-political-brief-october-22-2014-pm-benjamin-netanyahus-response-to-jerusalem-terrorist-attack-transcript/
Source: JTA, 10-22-14
The driver of the car that crashed into a train station attempted to flee the scene on foot and was shot by police. READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on October 22, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/israel-brief-october-22-2014-infant-killed-8-hurt-in-suspected-terror-attack-on-jerusalem-light-rail/
Source: State.gov, 10-22-14
Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
October 22, 2014
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem. We express our deepest condolences to the family of the baby, reportedly an American citizen, who was killed in this despicable attack, and extend our prayers for a full recovery to those injured. We urge all sides to maintain calm and avoid escalating tensions in the wake of this incident.
Posted by bonniekgoodman on October 22, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/full-text-israel-political-brief-october-22-2014-us-condemns-terrorist-attack-in-jerusalem-transcript/
Source: Times of Israel, 10-22-14
Police shoot suspect who attempted to flee the scene; car collided with pedestrians at Ammunition Hill light rail station…READ MORE
Posted by bonniekgoodman on October 22, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/israel-brief-october-22-2014-three-reported-injured-in-possible-jerusalem-terror-attack/
Source: PMO, 10-22-14
22/10/2014
Following is an excerpt from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks at the start of the Cabinet meeting:
“Next week we will open the Knesset winter session. We have very important missions facing us, several of which we will deal with at today’s Cabinet meeting: The war against black capital, cutting the bureaucracy that finds expression in excess regulation and – of course – moving forward on dealing with natural gas and the production of electricity via alternative energies.
The last thing we need now is elections. The State of Israel needs a stable, strong and responsible government, and I call on all members of the coalition to work together and to continue working together for the benefit of the State of Israel and its citizens.”
“Today we mark the beginning of the academic year. On behalf of the Education Minister and all ministers, I would like to wish the hundreds of thousands of students in the State of Israel a productive and successful year.
The essence of our entire educational system, including higher education, may be summarized in two words – Zionism and excellence. Zionism, so that we know why we are here, not just where we are going but why we are staying here, and the second thing – excellence. Simply put, let us never compromise on results; it is impossible to compromise on results. A system that does not produce excellence and does not bring out the best in everyone vis-à-vis achievements, is a system that is not realizing what it can do, and the people and State of Israel have proven that they can do quite a lot. Therefore, I am pleased to hear about the Education Minister’s plans and I am very interested in moving forward on anything that will promote Zionism and excellence.”
Posted by bonniekgoodman on October 22, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/full-text-israel-political-brief-october-22-2014-pm-benjamin-netanyahus-remarks-at-the-start-of-todays-cabinet-meeting-on-knesset-winter-session-and-zionist-education-transcript/
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, made the following remarks at the start of the Cabinet meeting:
“I would like to express my appreciation to the IDF soldiers who foiled an attack in the north today. I would also like to send my best wishes for a quick and complete recovery to our wounded. We have proven that we respond strongly to any attempt to attack us be it in the south, the north or any other sector. We have also witnessed the threats that are gathering round us, threats that the entire world is aware of and some of which it is dealing with. These threats require us to invest considerable sums in security and in the communities close to the confrontation line. For this reason, I have asked that the tax benefits for these communities be extended; I have spoken about this with Finance Minister Yair Lapid and I think that the matter has been resolved.
I would like to wish all of you and all of Israel a Happy Sukkot. This is your opportunity to travel around the country on the highways, interchanges, bridges and rail lines that we are building in our country.”
Posted by bonniekgoodman on October 7, 2014
https://togetherwithisrael.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/full-text-israel-political-brief-october-7-2014-pm-benjamin-netanyahus-remarks-at-the-start-of-todays-cabinet-meeting-on-attack-in-northern-israel-budget-and-sukkot-transcript/