APN's daily news review from Israel
Monday April 25, 2016
Note: During the Passover Holiday, News Nosh will be published in a truncated version through Thursday, April 28th.
Note: During the Passover Holiday, News Nosh will be published in a truncated version through Thursday, April 28th.
Quote of the day:
"I have expressed my mind critically to the Israeli Prime Minister many times that ... these settlement
activities are counterproductive,"
--Angela Merkel at a press conference (with Palestinian President Abbas) at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, April 19, 2016.
--Angela Merkel at a press conference (with Palestinian President Abbas) at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, April 19, 2016.
Front Page:
Haaretz
- PA officials criticize Abbas for delaying UN resolution against settlements
- Abbas Giving Chance to French Initiative, Freezes UN Bid
- Arab-Won Afula Land Tender Canceled
- Dozens of criminal case files disappear from police station
- Thousands attend priestly blessing ceremony at Western Wall
- Why Jews stopped sacrificing lambs for Passover
- Ronit Elkabetz was our Garbo
- From Jewish immigrant to matza tycoon
- How Israel must reverse obesity trends
Yedioth Ahronoth
- Thousands attend priestly blessing at the Western Wall
- Cruz, Kasich reach deal
- Price-fixing in Afula
- Sergio Mendes coming to Israel
- Ancient scarab seal found
- Suicide in Israel on decline
- A Jew from Pakistan pleads: Let me make Aliyah
- Signs of Recovery: Spike in Holiday Purchases
Maariv This Week
- Court nullifies results of tender to build housing units in Afula
- Tibi: “The Judge Ordered to Stop ‘the Arabs from Coming to Afula in Droves’”
Israel Hayom
- US to buy heavy water from Iran’s nuclear program
- Israel denies reports Russian forces fired at AIF jets
- On High Alert and Geared Up on Temple Mount and in Hebron
- Poll: 62% of Israelis favor closing Hebron shooting case
- At UN, Abbas accuses Israel of ‘destroying the environment’
- Hamas gunmen visit Jerusalem bus bomber’s family
- Cameron: UK Jewish community ‘a true success story’
News Summary:
It was widely reported that police have boosted security in the Old City as well as the Temple Mount, fearing unrest. On Sunday, thirteen Jewish visitors were removed, as well as one Palestinian, for disturbing the peace. Also on Sunday, Jordan warned Israel about violating the status quo on the Temple Mount. Israel is expanding visiting hours for Jews and denying entry of Palestinian worshippers during certain hours for Passover.
In a recent poll, 58% of Palestinians between the ages of 15 and 29 supported knife attacks targeting Israelis and say diplomacy won’t resolve the conflict. Gazans backed it more than their West Bank brethren—78% to 46%. The poll was conducted by The Jerusalem Media and Communication Center.
Speaking of polls- a Channel 1 survey indicated that Israelis prefer Hillary Clinton in the White House but feel Trump and Netanyahu would get along better.
It was also widely reported that police expect to recommend closing their probe against opposition leader MK Herzog. The findings are insufficient and the police are likely to recommend closing the case against him.