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04/05/11

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* Muslim Student Attacks UN Rights Council for Anti-Israel Bias Muslim student Amran Hussain, speaking on behalf of the European Union of Jewish Students, recently spoke out for Israel a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

* ‘Israel using int’l climate to abandon two-state solution’ The PLO’s Executive Committee on Tuesday accused Israel of exploiting the global climate to abandon the two-state solution.

* France in Talks on Surrender of Ivory Coast Strongman The French government said Tuesday that it was negotiating the surrender of Ivory Coast’s strongman, Laurent Gbagbo.

* Van Rompuy: EU should take credit for Libya action EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said the Union should take credit for international action.

* Hamas said to deploy SAMs from Iran, China Israel’s military has determined that the Hamas regime was deploying a range of surface-to-air missiles.

* ElBaradei: We’ll fight back if Israel attacks Gaza Former International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who had previously announced his intetions to run for the presidency of Egypt, said Monday that “if Israel attacked Gaza we would declare war against the Zionist regime.”

* Ahmadinejad: U.S. seeking to divide Jordan to form Palestinian state The United States is leading an effort to annex a part of Jordan to the West Bank, thus enlarging the future Palestinians state.

* Second Gaza flotilla seeks EU political cover The organisers of a second flotilla aiming to break Israel’s siege on Gaza are seeking EU diplomatic protection.

* Shi’ite Muslim Uprisings Light Up a Fuse in Iraq Bahrain’s Shi’ite Muslim uprising has sparked a new round of violence in Iraq.

* Analysis: The man behind the Hamas military industry In 2002, Hamas’s domestically manufactured anti-tank missile known as “Yassin” was capable of penetrating 6 cm of armor.

04/04/11

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* Muslim Brotherhood advocates Egyptian modesty police Call adds to concerns among liberals that the country is going Islamic after attacks on Muslim mystic tombs, Christians.

* The Obama doctrine: Making the Middle East safe for jihadists President Obama is presiding over the end of American dominance in the Middle East.

* Facebook Intifada Campaign Exploits Fallen Soldiers’ Site The “Third Intifada” incitement campaign on Facebook now exploits the page for fallen soldiers, including a vow to “kill all Israelis” – despite Facebook’s official policy that forbids incitement to violence.

* Israel weapons exports top $7.3b in 2010 Exports expected to tie with 2009’s all-time high, but officials caution that harder times are ahead.

* Saudis challenge Iran in Bahrain having lost faith in US leadership Saudi Arabia, which has deployed thousands of troops in neighboring Bahrain, has lost faith with US strategy in the Gulf.

* Israel to Become a Religious State in 19 Years Professor Arnon Sofer, chair of Geo-strategy at the University of Haifa, has published a report predicting a religious majority in Israel by 2030.

* France set to evacuate EU expats in Ivory Coast The French army has taken control of Abidjan airport and begun herding expats into protected areas in anticipation of a bloody battle for control of the Ivorian capital.

* Petraeus Says Quran Burning Endangers War Effort The Quran burning by a Florida church, which sparked three days of deadly rioting in Afghanistan, poses new dangers for the US-led war effort against the Taliban.

* US pastor says he will put Mohammed on trial next Despite clear evidence that his actions have led to multiple murders and widespread violence in the Middle East, controversial Florida pastor Terry Jones has vowed to step up his provocative campaign against Islam.

* Ahmadinejad: Arab world conflicts will lead to collapse of Zionist regime He added that the Arab states should be careful not to rely on the United States and its allies, “as their ultimate aim is to save” Israel.

04/02/11

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* Hamas: Israel will suffer ‘consequences’ of IDF Gaza strike The Islamic militant group Hamas vowed vengeance against Israel in a statement Saturday, following a late-night airstrike. Prophetic Prospective

* ‘Israel must prepare for Palestinian fury’ Following the Friday night killing of three Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, several Palestinian factions on Saturday morning announced that they were backing out of the lull agreement reached with Israel. Prophetic Prospective

* Anger over Quran burning spreads in Afghanistan Anger over the burning of the Muslim holy book at a Florida church fueled a second day of deadly violence half a world away in Afghanistan. Prophetic Prospective

* Fighting rages in Ivory Coast with 800 dead in west Soldiers backing Alassane Ouattara met stiff resistance from incumbent Laurent Gbagbo’s fighters.

* Religious Radicals’ Turn to Democracy Alarms Egypt Abboud al-Zomor — the former intelligence officer who supplied the bullets that killed President Anwar el-Sadat and is Egypt’s most notorious newly released prisoner. Prophetic Prospective

* Libya mission: US eases off, Gadhafi holds on Two weeks after a dark-of-night barrage of mostly U.S. missiles and bombs opened the international air assault on Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi, the American combat role is ending. Prophetic Prospective

* Thousands of Druze rally for Assad On the backdrop of growing unrest in Syria, thousands of Druze from the northern Golan Heights on Saturday participated in a solidarity protest for President Bashar Assad.

* Radioactive water from Japan nuclear plant leaks in sea Radioactive water is leaking into the sea from a 20-centimetre (8-inch) crack in a containment pit at Japan’s quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator Tepco has said.

* Nato frets over civilian casualties in Libya The complexities of the Libyan war were driven home to Western powers on Thursday (31 March) as Nato warned rebels not to kill civilians while itself facing charges of killing civilians in an airstrike. Prophetic Prospective

* EU travel advice gives insight into Arab revolutions Yemen in considered the most at risk of violent upheaval according to travel advice from EU foreign ministries. Prophetic Prospective

04/01/11

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* Earthquake felt in Israel An earthquake was felt in Israel around 4:33 pm Friday.

* Hizbullah Fortifying South Lebanon According the the Israel Defense Forces, Hizbullah has built bunkers and underground weapons depots in most southern Lebanese villages. Prophetic Prospective

* Saudi strategist to Gulf states: Time to go nuclear A leading Saudi official has called on the six Gulf Cooperation Council states to cooperate in the acquisition of nuclear energy. Prophetic Prospective

* Hizbullah Building Army, Contrary to UN Resolution In direct violation of the UN-mandated ceasefire resolution ending the Second Lebanon War, Hizbullah is building an army in southern Lebanon. Prophetic Prospective

* Farrakhan defends Libya’s Gadhafi as ‘brother’ Warning that destruction could be on America’s doorstep because it oppresses “God’s chosen people,” Minister Louis Farrakhan, the controversial Nation of Islam leader, defended Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi today.

* Iran-backed Shi’ites, having shown their power, said plotting next move in Bahrain Despite a recent lull in activity, Western diplomatic sources said the Bahraini crackdown on the Shi’ite opposition has not ended the threat to the Gulf Sunni kingdom. Prophetic Prospective

* Love song for Palestine As events unfold in Arab world, West Bank youth yearns for its own revolution.

* Zoo managers from around the world go biblical in Jerusalem Over one hundred managers of leading zoos from around Europe met in Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo Friday.

* Netanyahu to UN Chief: Upcoming Gaza flotilla must be stopped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Friday to stop the impending flotilla. Prophetic Prospective

* Protests spread across Syria; 3 reported killed in Damascus Syrian security forces killed at least three protesters in a Damascus suburb on Friday. Prophetic Prospective

03/31/11

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* Libya confirms resignation of FM, now in Britain The Libyan government has conceded that Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa has resigned but says the regime still enjoys the support of his people. Prophetic Prospective

* Gates: Libyans will remove Gaddafi, not the US Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will likely be removed from power over time by his own people, as a result of political and economic measures. Prophetic Prospective

* Netanyahu is 3rd on YouTube World View Series A Wednesday interview with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appears on the YouTube World View series, based on questions from viewers around the world. Prophetic Prospective

* China white paper highlights US military ‘competition’ China says the United States is increasing its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, which is becoming more “volatile”. Prophetic Prospective

* India census: population goes up to 1.21bn India’s population has grown by 181 million people over the past decade to 1.21bn, according to the 2011 census.

* Young Israelis moving much farther to the right politically Young Israelis are moving much further to the right politically, according to a survey to be released Thursday.

* Radioactivity 10,000 times standard at Japan plant Officials with the company that operates Japan’s tsunami-stricken nuclear plant say radioactive contamination in groundwater underneath a reactor has been measured at 10,000 times the government health standard.

* Colombia Won’t Recognize PA as a Country Colombia has not joined the parade of Latin American nations that have recognized the Palestinian Authority as a sovereign country over the past year.

* Assad establishes panel to look into abolishing Syria’s emergency laws State-run television says the Syrian president has ordered that a legal committee be set up to study the possibility of abolishing the country’s hated emergency laws. Prophetic Prospective

* G20 considers wider role for China’s yuan G20 leaders have moved towards agreeing that China’s currency should have a wider role in global finance. Prophetic Prospective

03/30/11

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* Libya confirms resignation of FM, now in Britain The Libyan government has conceded that Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa has resigned but says the regime still enjoys the support of his people.
Prophetic Prospective

* Gates: Libyans will remove Gaddafi, not the US Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will likely be removed from power over time by his own people, as a result of political and economic measures.
Prophetic Prospective

* Netanyahu is 3rd on YouTube World View Series A Wednesday interview with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appears on the YouTube World View series, based on questions from viewers around the world.
Prophetic Prospective

* China white paper highlights US military ‘competition’ China says the United States is increasing its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, which is becoming more “volatile”.
Prophetic Prospective

* India census: population goes up to 1.21bn India’s population has grown by 181 million people over the past decade to 1.21bn, according to the 2011 census.

* Young Israelis moving much farther to the right politically Young Israelis are moving much further to the right politically, according to a survey to be released Thursday.

* Radioactivity 10,000 times standard at Japan plant Officials with the company that operates Japan’s tsunami-stricken nuclear plant say radioactive contamination in groundwater underneath a reactor has been measured at 10,000 times the government health standard.

* Colombia Won’t Recognize PA as a Country Colombia has not joined the parade of Latin American nations that have recognized the Palestinian Authority as a sovereign country over the past year.

* Assad establishes panel to look into abolishing Syria’s emergency laws State-run television says the Syrian president has ordered that a legal committee be set up to study the possibility of abolishing the country’s hated emergency laws.
Prophetic Prospective

* G20 considers wider role for China’s yuan G20 leaders have moved towards agreeing that China’s currency should have a wider role in global finance.
Prophetic Prospective

03/29/11

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* Iran Film: Iran Plans to Conquer Israel, World A feature-length documentary film, produced by a top adviser to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, claims that the cataclysmic events that will usher in an era of Muslim world domination are about to begin.

* Syria government resigns in effort to appease protesters Syria’s Cabinet resigned Tuesday to help quell a wave of popular fury that erupted more than a week ago.

* Gaddafi troops force rebels back Pro-government forces have intensified attacks on Libyan rebels, forcing them to abandon the key town of Bin Jawad.

* ‘If Palestinians declare state, Israel weighing annexation’ Jerusalem is weighing the annexation of the major settlement blocs if Palestinians seek unilateral recognition of statehood.

* Blair removes website maps that did not label Israel Quartet envoy Tony Blair’s offices quickly removed from their websites Monday a Mideast map that did not label Israel.

* Netanyahu: The Things That Must Follow Present MidEast Turmoil Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed the Jewish National Fund Conference on Tuesday.

* Libya air strikes go on until Gaddafi climbdown – US Allied strikes on Libya will continue until its leader, Muammar Gaddafi, meets UN terms, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told world leaders.

* Japan finds plutonium in soil at stricken nuclear plant Plutonium found in soil at the Fukushima nuclear complex heightened alarm on Tuesday over Japan’s battle to contain the world’s worst atomic crisis in 25 years.

* Jordan teetering on civil war, local analysts say Jordan’s social cohesion is quickly unraveling, local experts warn, following violent demonstrations in the kingdom.

* Netanyahu to Abbas: You can’t have peace with both Israel and Hamas Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that reconciliation between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas could spell the end of the peace process.

* Jordan battles to regain ‘priceless’ Christian relics A group of 70 or so “books”, each with between five and 15 lead leaves bound by lead rings, was apparently discovered in a remote arid valley in northern Jordan somewhere between 2005 and 2007.

03/28/11

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* Islamic Jihad: Israel renewing aggression Terrorist group’s spokesman accuses Israel of renewing strikes on Gaza in order to undermine agreements between Palestinian factions.

* Libya raids hit Gaddafi hometown Coalition air raids have hit Muammar Gaddafi’s birthplace of Sirte, a key target for westward-advancing rebels.

* Radiation leak found outside Japan nuclear reactor Highly radioactive water has been found for the first time outside one of the reactor buildings at Japan’s quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, officials say.

* Energized Muslim Brotherhood in Libya eyes a prize Dr. Abdulmonem Hresha knows first hand how Moammar Gadhafi’s regime works.

* MKs to Discuss Anti-Jewish Racism on the Temple Mount “There is basic, racist discrimination on the Temple Mount.”

* No UN mandate to attack Gaddafi forces: Russia Russia said on Monday attacks on forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi amounted to intervention in a civil war and were not backed by the UN resolution authorising no-fly zones.

* Earthquake Report Designed to Scare; Is It Working? The State Comptroller’s report on Israel’s earthquake preparedness this month paints a dismal picture, expecting a 7.5 quake to kill 16,000 people and leave 377,000 homeless.

* Former MK Rabbi Chanan Porat: Zionism Is About Redemption Rabbi Chanan Porat told attendees at the Religious Zionist Education Institution’s Leadership Conference that “Zionism is about redemption.”

* Syria forces open fire on protesters in Daraa Witness says hundreds of demonstrators chanted against emergency laws in the southern city; Syria’s VP says Assad will announce important decisions that will ‘please the people’ in the next two days.

* China voices worry about Nato civilian casualties in Libya China’s vice-foreign minister Fu Ying has voiced concern that Nato’s anti-Gaddafi operation will cause “even more civilian casualties” in Libya.

03/26/11

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* Barak: Iron Dome missile defense system to be deployed next week Israel is deploying its newly developed Iron Dome missile defense system for the first time.

* Strategist: Obama handling of Libya polarizes NATO, pushes Turkey into anti-U.S. camp The U.S. Obama Administration’s lack of leadership in helping to resolve the Libyan civil war has, among other things, widened the rift between the U.S. and European members.

* Libya rebels recapture key town Libyan rebels backed by extensive allied air raids have seized control of the frontline oil town of Ajdabiya from Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s forces.

* Japan nuclear plant: Radioactivity rises in sea nearby Levels of radioactive iodine in the sea near the tsunami-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant are 1,250 times higher than the safety limit.

* Syria turmoil: Fresh protests erupt Fresh protests have flared in Syria at the end of a week that has seen dozens of demonstrators killed.

* Libyan rebel commander admits his fighters have al-Qaeda links Abdel-Hakim al-Hasidi, the Libyan rebel leader, has said jihadists who fought against allied troops in Iraq are on the front lines of the battle against Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.

* Protester killed and 120 wounded in Jordan protests One protester was killed and 120 were wounded, including 58 police, when Jordanian security intervened to end clashes between two rival rallies at an Amman square.

* 2 Arrested in Jenin for Deadly Jerusalem Bus-Stop Bomb Israeli security forces may be closing in on the terrorists who bombed a crowded bus stop area Wednesday afternoon in Jerusalem.

* Southern Command: ‘There is anarchy in Gaza and Hamas’ Head of Southern Command Tal Russo said on Saturday that “there is anarchy in Gaza and Hamas.”

* Security and Defense: When deterrence erodes In March 2009, two months after Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip ended, Maj.- Gen. Tal Russo, head of the IDF Operations Directorate, claimed that Israel had defeated Palestinian terrorism.

03/25/11

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* Politicians Warn Against PA State The upcoming UN General Assembly session in September, where many countries are poised to recognize a Palestinian state, does not bode well for Israel.

* Yemen tense as capital Sanaa sees huge rival rallies Tens of thousands of people are attending rival mass rallies in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, a week after some 50 people were shot dead at a protest.

* Sarkozy warns Arab rulers about Libya precedent French President Nicolas Sarkozy has warned all Arab rulers that they risk Libya-type intervention if they cross a certain line of violence against their own people.

* Nato to enforce no-fly zone on Libya Nato has agreed to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya, while the role of a new ‘political committee’ to include Arab countries is to be determined in the following days.

* Islamist Group Is Rising Force in a New Egypt In post-revolutionary Egypt, where hope and confusion collide in the daily struggle to build a new nation, religion has emerged as a powerful political force.

* Japan investigation into nuclear plant radiation leak An investigation is under way in Japan to establish the source of a radiation leak at the quake-hit nuclear plant, which left two workers in hospital.

* Protests Continue Unabated in Syria President Bashar al-Assad’s proffered concessions on Thursday did little to assuage Syrians.

* Muslims Burn Churches in Ethiopia An attack by militant Muslims which has thus far destroyed at least a dozen churches may signal an expansion in anti-Christian violence in Ethiopia.

* Fayyad updates U.S. on plan for Palestinian statehood in 2011 Israel should end the occupation of the West Bank by September, Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad told visiting United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on Friday.

* PM: Israel will respond with ‘utmost strength’ to terror Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday said that Israel is “prepared to respond with the utmost strength in order to put a stop to terror,” Israel Radio reported.