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1. Academic Freedom: Yale Bans Book on Mohammed Cartoons by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu  Yale University Press has banned the scheduled publication of a book that includes 12 cartoons spoofing Mohammed which appeared in a Danish newspaper four years ago. Its decision also affects any future pictures of Mohammed after consultations with Muslim clerics, diplomats and counterterrorism officials. After the initial appearance of the cartoons, which are available on the Internet, violent Muslim protests resulted in several deaths and widespread riots. The book, authored by Brandeis University professor and Danish native Jytte Klausen, originally was entitled “The 12 Little Drawings that Shook the World: The Danish Cartoons and the Clash of Civilization." The Yale Press rejected the title as being too sensational, and afterwards it ruled that the book could not include the cartoons or even pictures of Mohammed, in deference to some Muslim clerics who rule against the practice. Several of the proposed pictures included an Ottoman period print and a sketch by a 19th century artist showing Mohammed being tormented in hell. The Koran does not prohibit depicting his picture, which is shown in many Islamic history books. Yale defended its ban as not violating freedom of expression, which it said is overruled by a fear of violence. "All confirmed that the re-publication of the cartoons by the Yale University Press ran a serious risk of instigating violence, and nearly all advised that publishing other illustrations of the Prophet Muhammad (sic) in the context of this book about the Danish cartoon controversy raised similar risk," the university statement said. Cary Nelson, head of the American Association of University Professors, condemned the decision, which he said was not a reaction to violence but an anticipation of it. “What is to stop publishers from suppressing an author's words if it appears they may offend religious fundamentalists or groups threatening violence?" Nelson asked. Comment on this story 2. US Criticizes Israel for Security Restrictions on Tourists by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu  The U.S. State Department Wednesday sharply criticized Israel for travel restrictions on Americans, mostly of Arab origin and whom Israel considers security risks. "We have made it quite known to the Israeli government ... that we expect all American citizens to be treated the same regardless of their national origin," State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said. Israel, in a practice that is accepted in the U.S. and in almost every other country in the world, does not allow security risks into the country. However, security officials permit them to travel in Judea and Samaria if they enter the country through the Jordanian crossing at the Allenby Bridge instead of landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Kelly told reporters at the Department's daily press briefing that the U.S. government considers the practice “unacceptable.” He said Israel stamps some American passports with restrictions that they may enter Judea and Samaria but not Israel. The spokesman did not refer to previous terrorist attacks that involved foreigners who traveled freely in Israel after having made contact with terrorist cells in Judea, Samaria and Gaza. The State Department’s own travel advisories warn tourists of possible violence throughout Judea and Samaria as well as Israel. The U.S. government considers the Old City in Jerusalem so dangerous that it prohibits American government personnel and their family members from traveling there “after dark during the entire week and between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Fridays.” The new Israeli security restrictions were put into effect several months ago, and several Americans have complained to the U.S. government. The State Department previously has not criticized the arrangement and several months ago advised travelers, “It is important to be accurately informed about which border crossings you are permitted to use. Please consult this information sheet, Jordanian Border Crossings with the West Bank and Israel, for information and links to key offices…. “Since the spring of 2009, Israeli border officials at both the Allenby border crossing and Ben Gurion Airport have begun using a new entry visa stamp that permits travel only in Palestinian Authority-controlled areas. Anyone indicating that they either have connections to the West Bank, or are planning to travel to the West Bank, may get this stamp, which does not permit them to enter into (or, in the case of Ben Gurion, return to) Green-line Israel. The Consulate can do nothing to assist in getting this visa status changed; only Israeli liaison offices in the West Bank can assist -- but they rarely will.” Several of the complaints to the State Department by American Arabs related to travel to restrictions in Gaza, where the U.S. has warned of the dangers in the Hamas-controlled area. Its travel advisory states, “The State Department strongly urges that American citizens refrain from all travel to the Gaza Strip. This recommendation has been in effect since the deadly roadside bombing of a U.S. Embassy convoy in Gaza in October 2003. It applies to all Americans, including journalists and aid workers." Comment on this story  3. Finally Uncensored: IAF Plane "Downed" Iraqi Jet in 1982 by Hillel Fendel  An Israeli surveillance airplane on duty over Baghdad 27 years ago led to the downing of an Iraqi MiG that pursued it. The story was published in a recent issue of Air Forces Monthly, and its translation into Hebrew was permitted by the Israeli military censor. The translator was Avinoam Misnikov, editor of the Hebrew-language Merhav Aviri (Air Space) website. The star of the story is a U.S.-made Phantom F-4E, nicknamed "Kurnass Shablul" (Sledgehammer Snail). The plane was fitted with what was then state-of-the-art photography equipment. Shortly after they arrived in Israel, the planes were deployed intensively, regularly flying at extremely high altitudes over 60,000 feet (11.3 miles, 18 kilometers). The missions were highly classified. The pilots wore high-pressure suits in case of high-altitude emergency, similar to that which astronauts wear: six layers of material, including fire-resistant Nomex, weighing a total of 12 kilograms (over 25 lbs.). On Jan. 3, 1982, a half-year after Israel destroyed the Iraqi nuclear reactor Osirak, two of the planes set off on a reconnaissance sortie high over Iraq.... To read the rest of this exciting story, click here! Comment on this story 4. Yaalon: Jews Must Live Everywhere in Israel by Maayana Miskin  In an address to the Jewish Leadership faction of the Likud on Sunday night, Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Yaalon expressed strong support for continued Jewish growth in Judea and Samaria. “Jews can and must live in every part of the land of Israel,” Yaalon said to applause. Footage of the speech, captured on a participant's cellphone, was released Wednesday night. Israelis have grown used to the idea that Arabs are allowed to live in all regions, while some areas are off-limits to Jews, Yaalon said. One example of this mindset is the term “illegal settlement,” used to refer to unauthorized Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, he explained. “How do we give legitimacy to the idea that a Jew can't live anywhere in the land of Israel? The very use of the words 'illegal settlement' is extremely serious, and shows that we have given up territory, that our presence there is illegal,” he said. While he promoted Jewish life throughout the land, Yaalon cautioned that all new building should take place with government approval. “A person cannot just go build wherever he wants,” he said, adding that the existence of illegal building in Arab and Bedouin communities does not justify illegal Jewish construction. He criticized the government for terming building projects “illegal” simply because the authorization process regarding those areas was not yet complete. “Who paved those highways? Who laid the water pipes?” Yaalon asked, as proof of the government's involvement in building the so-called illegal communities. Instead of agreeing to destroy unauthorized communities in response to lawsuits, he said, “The state needs to tell the Supreme Court, 'We need to finish the planning process, leave us alone until we complete the authorization.'” Yaalon's remarks stood in contrast to government policy, which includes a freeze on new construction in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, in line with America's demands for a halt to building in those areas. Netanyahu Censures Yaalon's Statements Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu remarked Wednesday night that Yaalon’s calling Peace Now activists “a virus” is “unacceptable, not in their content and not in their style, and they do not represent the government’s position.” Netanyahu requested that Yaalon personally meet with him. The Prime Minister’s Office stated, “Against the pluralism of Israeli public opinion, the Prime Minister believes that mutual respect and unity of the nation must be preserved. This is correct for all times, especially for this time.” Nonetheless, Yaalon doesn't express remorse for his statements. Comment on this story  5. Israeli-Arabs to Jenin, 1st Time in 8 Years by Hillel Fendel  For the first time in eight years, the IDF will allow Israeli-Arabs into the city known not long ago as the terrorism capital of the Shomron, Jenin. The change will be in effect for the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, parallel to the Hebrew month of Elul, beginning this Thursday and ending the day before Rosh HaShanah. Arab affairs correspondent Haggai Huberman reports, in the name of Palestinian Authority sources, that Israeli officers informed Jenin District Governo Kadura Musa of the decision. It represents one of the promised “gestures” in honor of the holiday. Huberman notes, however, that while Arab sources report that the city will be open to private Arab cars with yellow Israeli license plates, the IDF spokesman’s office said that the visitors will only be allowed in aboard buses. “This will be a vital step forward for our economy,” Musa said. Permission to enter Jenin will be granted only to Arabs, not Jews. Terror Capital in 2002, Quiet in 2009 - All Because of IDF In Israel’s major counter-terrorism offensive known as Operation Defensive Shield of April 2002, the main target was then-terrorism-capital, Jenin. Nowadays, however, the city is relatively quiet. “Even long-wanted terrorist Zekarya Zubeidi, one-time head of Fatah’s Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, has gone into retirement,” Huberman said. Without IDF “The change is mainly due to the fact that the IDF operates in the city,” says Huberman. "If the IDF were not there, the picture would be very different.” PA sources say the city will be open to Israeli-Arab cars during Ramadan from 9 til 11 in the morning, and cars will be able to leave between the hours of 3 and 9 PM. Comment on this story 6. Chill Zone - New Video Entertainment Site by Israel National |News Staff  Imagine an internet video site with over 1,000 short, hilarious clips that are 100% clean of any lewdness or even partial nudity. Israel National News presents "The Chill Zone - Entertaining Videos When You Need a Break." "It's a problem with almost any video site. Icons around the page often promote other videos containing immodest visuals or otherwise undesired content," says Baruch Gordon, Director of Israel National News. "The Chill Zone tackles this problem. It is totally clean, fun and relaxing." "Stats have skyrocketed," says Israel National News Webmaster Tzvi Barish. "From the first day that we uploaded the Chill Zone, thousands of videos are being viewed daily." Approximately five new videos a week will be added to the Chill Zone, and viewers can take part by submitting funny videos to the section.  The Chill Zone - Over 1,000 Videos The new video section is an attraction for all ages. Based on initial feedback, people at work are taking a two-minute break to chill out on the Chill Zone, and kids as well as entire families are enjoying the videos in the evenings. Viewers can choose videos by the most recent uploads or by categories such as Sports, Magic, Talent, and more. Macintosh and Firefox users who can't see the videos will be prompted to install the popular Microsoft Silverlight plugin. Click here to enter The Chill Zone. Comment on this story 7. Temple Mount Show: Should We Embrace Christian Zionists? by IsraelNationalTV Staff  Broadcasting live overlooking the Temple Mount, Rabbi Tovia Singer & Jeremy Gimpel answer your questions on Israel and Judaism. Today's question: Should we embrace Christian Zionists? [weJe Email readers, please click here to view the show! The Singer & Gimpel Show is broadcast live Thursday 11PM Israel 4PM EST on www.IsraelNationalRadio.com. Call in with your questions at 1-800-270-4288. More from Singer & Gimpel Must Gentiles Keep the Sabbath? Judaism & Spirituality Does Hell Exist? Life After the Destruction of the Holy Temple Torah & Sacrifices Who is the Jewish Messiah - Part 2 Who is the Jewish Messiah - Part 1 Do we pay for the sins of our fathers? Bible - Can we rely on the translated version? 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