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1. Terrorists Caught after They Try to Enter Elon Moreh
by Gil Ronen
Two knife-wielding terrorists who tried to infiltrate the Samaria community of Elon Moreh Monday morning have been caught.
At about 8:45 a.m., the outlook position at Elon Moreh identified two Arabs approaching the fence surrounding the community.
The Elon Moreh Security Coordinator arrived at the scene and the Arabs ran away to the nearby village of Azmut.
The security coordinator entered the village with a battalion-sized IDF force. The two terrorists were caught. An initial inquiry showed that they are residents of the Balata "refugee camp" and that they were armed with knives.
Samaria Regional Authority Head Gershon Mesika congratulated the Samaria Brigade Commander Col. Nimrod Aloni for the quick way in which the event was handled.
"The IDF outlooks' alertness and the alacrity of the IDF soldiers and the Elon Moreh Security Coordinator prevented a terror attack," he said. "The nation of Israel thanks the IDF's soldiers. It has been proven yet again that when the IDF is allowed to act determinedly, it can defeat terror."
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by Gil Ronen
Two knife-wielding terrorists who tried to infiltrate the Samaria community of Elon Moreh Monday morning have been caught.
At about 8:45 a.m., the outlook position at Elon Moreh identified two Arabs approaching the fence surrounding the community.
The Elon Moreh Security Coordinator arrived at the scene and the Arabs ran away to the nearby village of Azmut.
The security coordinator entered the village with a battalion-sized IDF force. The two terrorists were caught. An initial inquiry showed that they are residents of the Balata "refugee camp" and that they were armed with knives.
Samaria Regional Authority Head Gershon Mesika congratulated the Samaria Brigade Commander Col. Nimrod Aloni for the quick way in which the event was handled.
"The IDF outlooks' alertness and the alacrity of the IDF soldiers and the Elon Moreh Security Coordinator prevented a terror attack," he said. "The nation of Israel thanks the IDF's soldiers. It has been proven yet again that when the IDF is allowed to act determinedly, it can defeat terror."
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2. Palestinian Authority Angry at ‘Pro-Israel’ Obama
by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu
The Palestinian Authority is unhappy with what it called President Barack Obama’s “unprecedented pro-Israel” speech to American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Sunday night and is preparing to officially shelve the “peace process,” which by most accounts already is dead and buried.
In sharp contrast to President Obama’s tongue-lashing last year of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria, he didn’t mention the issue in his speech and barely talked about the Palestinian Authority, with its first reference being negative: “The division within the Palestinian leadership makes it harder still [to achieve peace] – most notably, with Hamas's continued rejection of Israel's very right to exist.”
His second reference was reiteration of American policy “to press Arab leaders to reach out to Israel, and will continue to support the peace treaty with Egypt. That's why — just as we encourage Israel to be resolute in the pursuit of peace — we have continued to insist that any Palestinian partner must recognize Israel's right to exist and reject violence and adhere to existing agreements.”
Anticipating PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ intentions to make another try at recognition by the United Nations, President Obama stated, “My administration has consistently rejected any efforts to short-cut negotiations or impose an agreement on the parties.”
"This speech is part of Obama’s election campaign," PLO leader and PA negotiator Saeb Erekat told the Bethlehem-based Ma'an news agency. "Unfortunately, the speech ignored the requirements for peace as it did not touch on urging Israel to accept the two-state solution, halt settlement activities, and stop imposing facts on the ground."
Abbas is not expected to remain silent. He said last week that he will issue a “surprising” statement this week, and his officials said Saturday they will give Israel one more chance to accept its conditions for talks on establishing the Palestinian Authority as a country within Israel’s current borders, or shelve the already moribund “peace process.”
Even the Quartet has stopped, at least publicly, from encouraging more talks between Israel and the PA. Jordan hosted both sides for five meetings earlier this year. One Israeli official said that the only thing that was agreed on was to set another date for talks, but even that fell through after the fifth round. A sixth session is not in the cards.
The Palestinian Authority is continuing with its strategy of giving up on the West and banking on pro-Arab countries in the international community, along with veiled threats.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki said the PA will write a letter to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and “inform the world of the details of the content of this letter ... to understand the (Palestinian) leadership, in case it is forced to take any measures to protect the Palestinian rights.”
He did not spell out what measures he meant.
Frustration with Abbas among Arabs in Judea and Samaria has been increasingly evident. He faces opposition within his ranks as well as increasing terror against Israel. The First Intifada tactic of lethal rock-throwing has become a daily routine that mainstream media have largely ignored.
In another sign of escalating terror, security forces in the Samaria community of Elon Moreh and the IDF foiled an attempted terrorist attack with knives Monday morning.
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by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu
The Palestinian Authority is unhappy with what it called President Barack Obama’s “unprecedented pro-Israel” speech to American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Sunday night and is preparing to officially shelve the “peace process,” which by most accounts already is dead and buried.
In sharp contrast to President Obama’s tongue-lashing last year of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria, he didn’t mention the issue in his speech and barely talked about the Palestinian Authority, with its first reference being negative: “The division within the Palestinian leadership makes it harder still [to achieve peace] – most notably, with Hamas's continued rejection of Israel's very right to exist.”
His second reference was reiteration of American policy “to press Arab leaders to reach out to Israel, and will continue to support the peace treaty with Egypt. That's why — just as we encourage Israel to be resolute in the pursuit of peace — we have continued to insist that any Palestinian partner must recognize Israel's right to exist and reject violence and adhere to existing agreements.”
Anticipating PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ intentions to make another try at recognition by the United Nations, President Obama stated, “My administration has consistently rejected any efforts to short-cut negotiations or impose an agreement on the parties.”
"This speech is part of Obama’s election campaign," PLO leader and PA negotiator Saeb Erekat told the Bethlehem-based Ma'an news agency. "Unfortunately, the speech ignored the requirements for peace as it did not touch on urging Israel to accept the two-state solution, halt settlement activities, and stop imposing facts on the ground."
Abbas is not expected to remain silent. He said last week that he will issue a “surprising” statement this week, and his officials said Saturday they will give Israel one more chance to accept its conditions for talks on establishing the Palestinian Authority as a country within Israel’s current borders, or shelve the already moribund “peace process.”
Even the Quartet has stopped, at least publicly, from encouraging more talks between Israel and the PA. Jordan hosted both sides for five meetings earlier this year. One Israeli official said that the only thing that was agreed on was to set another date for talks, but even that fell through after the fifth round. A sixth session is not in the cards.
The Palestinian Authority is continuing with its strategy of giving up on the West and banking on pro-Arab countries in the international community, along with veiled threats.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki said the PA will write a letter to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and “inform the world of the details of the content of this letter ... to understand the (Palestinian) leadership, in case it is forced to take any measures to protect the Palestinian rights.”
He did not spell out what measures he meant.
Frustration with Abbas among Arabs in Judea and Samaria has been increasingly evident. He faces opposition within his ranks as well as increasing terror against Israel. The First Intifada tactic of lethal rock-throwing has become a daily routine that mainstream media have largely ignored.
In another sign of escalating terror, security forces in the Samaria community of Elon Moreh and the IDF foiled an attempted terrorist attack with knives Monday morning.
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3. Obama Speech Elicits Mixed Reactions From Israeli MKs
by Rachel Hirshfeld
President Obama’s speech to AIPAC on Sunday elicited a myriad of diverse reactions from Israeli officials.
MK Danny Danon (Likud) scoffed at Obama’s pledges and assurances that he will protect Israel’s security, noting that history has proven that Israel can rely only on itself.
“Looking back at the way the United States criticized Israel for destroying the nuclear reactor in Iraq, Israel must make its decisions based on its own good judgment,” Danon stated.
Deputy Negev and Galilee Development Minister Ayoub Kara (Likud) said, “There is a saying that it’s easier to watch a fire from far away.”
“We are facing an existential threat, not the US. If Israel doesn’t bluster, the US will also be in danger, because Iran’s missiles will reach them too. Israel is doing everything possible to keep the world safe, and it’s unfortunate that the White House doesn’t see things the way we see them here,” Kara stated.
Foreign Affairs Minister Avigdor Lieberman dismissed Obama's call for diplomacy, affirming that Israel, like any other independent state, will make the "correct decisions" in order to ensure its safety and security.
Vice Premier Silvan Shalom, on the other hand said Obama’s speech was “an extraordinary speech and supportive” and that last night that Israel and the U.S. reached a “perfect synchronization.”
"I am a great believer in sanctions," Shalom stressed, "but if they do not work, we must remember that all options are on the table."
Leader of the Opposition, Tzipi Livni, blamed the tension between Israel and the U.S. on Netanyahu and speculated that the meeting between the two leaders at the White House may not reflect the pro-Israel stance that Obama is trying to emanate to the pro-Israel lobby.
"Netanyahu must understand that relations with the US are an essential need," she said. “Our deterrence depends on it. He will be tested on whether he is able to enlist the US into our interests or whether he will continue just manipulating internal American politics,” she continued.
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by Rachel Hirshfeld
President Obama’s speech to AIPAC on Sunday elicited a myriad of diverse reactions from Israeli officials.
MK Danny Danon (Likud) scoffed at Obama’s pledges and assurances that he will protect Israel’s security, noting that history has proven that Israel can rely only on itself.
“Looking back at the way the United States criticized Israel for destroying the nuclear reactor in Iraq, Israel must make its decisions based on its own good judgment,” Danon stated.
Deputy Negev and Galilee Development Minister Ayoub Kara (Likud) said, “There is a saying that it’s easier to watch a fire from far away.”
“We are facing an existential threat, not the US. If Israel doesn’t bluster, the US will also be in danger, because Iran’s missiles will reach them too. Israel is doing everything possible to keep the world safe, and it’s unfortunate that the White House doesn’t see things the way we see them here,” Kara stated.
Foreign Affairs Minister Avigdor Lieberman dismissed Obama's call for diplomacy, affirming that Israel, like any other independent state, will make the "correct decisions" in order to ensure its safety and security.
Vice Premier Silvan Shalom, on the other hand said Obama’s speech was “an extraordinary speech and supportive” and that last night that Israel and the U.S. reached a “perfect synchronization.”
"I am a great believer in sanctions," Shalom stressed, "but if they do not work, we must remember that all options are on the table."
Leader of the Opposition, Tzipi Livni, blamed the tension between Israel and the U.S. on Netanyahu and speculated that the meeting between the two leaders at the White House may not reflect the pro-Israel stance that Obama is trying to emanate to the pro-Israel lobby.
"Netanyahu must understand that relations with the US are an essential need," she said. “Our deterrence depends on it. He will be tested on whether he is able to enlist the US into our interests or whether he will continue just manipulating internal American politics,” she continued.
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4. Ketzaleh: Netanyahu and Barak Will Never Attack Iran
by Elad Benari
National Union Chairman MK Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz rejected on Sunday the idea that the Netanyanu government would launch an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Katz’s reasoning was that the government, in the three years since it was elected into office, has been unable to stop the constant rocket attacks from Gaza at southern Israel.
“Netanyahu promised upon taking office that he will be different from his predecessors, and that his response to the barrage of missiles fired at Israel will be to hurt the enemy in a way that would cause it not to repeat its actions,” Katz said.
“Unfortunately, the Likud government headed by Netanyahu and Barak has allowed for three years the fall of three missiles on average every two days," he said. "The 1,808 missiles that exploded between Be’er Sheva, Yavne and Ashdod in the three years of the Likud government headed by Netanyahu and Barak have brought much damage and many casualties. The most significant damage is the erosion of the Israeli deterrence against its enemies. The victims are residents of the south.”
Katz added, “The damage is in Israel’s eroded image among the nations. While no other state would allow daily rocket fire, in Israel going down to the shelters has become the bread and butter of the country. The victims are the children who are educated from childhood that their parents cannot protect them, and the residents who are losing their trust in the IDF because of the government’s failed conduct.
“Until then,” he said, “we can be certain that those who are unable to put an end to the shelling in the south will not dare to attack Iran's nuclear program. Never, ever will the Barak-Netanyahu government be able to attack Iran.”
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by Elad Benari
National Union Chairman MK Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz rejected on Sunday the idea that the Netanyanu government would launch an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Katz’s reasoning was that the government, in the three years since it was elected into office, has been unable to stop the constant rocket attacks from Gaza at southern Israel.
“Netanyahu promised upon taking office that he will be different from his predecessors, and that his response to the barrage of missiles fired at Israel will be to hurt the enemy in a way that would cause it not to repeat its actions,” Katz said.
“Unfortunately, the Likud government headed by Netanyahu and Barak has allowed for three years the fall of three missiles on average every two days," he said. "The 1,808 missiles that exploded between Be’er Sheva, Yavne and Ashdod in the three years of the Likud government headed by Netanyahu and Barak have brought much damage and many casualties. The most significant damage is the erosion of the Israeli deterrence against its enemies. The victims are residents of the south.”
Katz added, “The damage is in Israel’s eroded image among the nations. While no other state would allow daily rocket fire, in Israel going down to the shelters has become the bread and butter of the country. The victims are the children who are educated from childhood that their parents cannot protect them, and the residents who are losing their trust in the IDF because of the government’s failed conduct.
“Until then,” he said, “we can be certain that those who are unable to put an end to the shelling in the south will not dare to attack Iran's nuclear program. Never, ever will the Barak-Netanyahu government be able to attack Iran.”
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5. IDF Camouflage Creates ‘Disappearing Soldiers’
by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu
The term “disappearing soldiers” usually spreads fear among Israelis, worried about kidnappings, but the Second Lebanon War taught army commanders to re-define the term for a positive use by camouflaging soldiers.
The concept of camouflaged clothing is not new, but soldiers at the military anti-terror school now are being taught how to use nature to help protect themselves.
A three-week course teaches combat units the art of camouflage and how to turn trees and stones in the battlefield into hiding spots, how to spot the perfect tree and how to pay attention to the most minute detail.
The size of the tree, its shape and even the direction in which the leafs project are crucial factors to creating successful camouflage, according to the IDF’s BaMahane magazine,
“At the end of the course the students are supposed to leave here with all the necessary knowledge to be the authority in camouflage of their units,” explains Sergeant Noam Polombo. “So we have to know how it’s like in the field, just like them. To train a fighter you need to know what it means to be a fighter.”
Hizbullah terrorists used camouflage in the Second Lebanon War to hide their underground bunkers where missiles were being stored. IDF soldiers reported at the time that they saw “bushes moving” as terrorist moved their positions behind fake shrubbery.
“Camouflage is a critical skill in combat, which is a huge advantage on the ground. It is the recipe for victory,” Sgt. Polombo said.
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by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu
The term “disappearing soldiers” usually spreads fear among Israelis, worried about kidnappings, but the Second Lebanon War taught army commanders to re-define the term for a positive use by camouflaging soldiers.
The concept of camouflaged clothing is not new, but soldiers at the military anti-terror school now are being taught how to use nature to help protect themselves.
A three-week course teaches combat units the art of camouflage and how to turn trees and stones in the battlefield into hiding spots, how to spot the perfect tree and how to pay attention to the most minute detail.
The size of the tree, its shape and even the direction in which the leafs project are crucial factors to creating successful camouflage, according to the IDF’s BaMahane magazine,
“At the end of the course the students are supposed to leave here with all the necessary knowledge to be the authority in camouflage of their units,” explains Sergeant Noam Polombo. “So we have to know how it’s like in the field, just like them. To train a fighter you need to know what it means to be a fighter.”
Hizbullah terrorists used camouflage in the Second Lebanon War to hide their underground bunkers where missiles were being stored. IDF soldiers reported at the time that they saw “bushes moving” as terrorist moved their positions behind fake shrubbery.
“Camouflage is a critical skill in combat, which is a huge advantage on the ground. It is the recipe for victory,” Sgt. Polombo said.
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6. Rabbi Yosef: Prepare Women to Read Scroll of Esther
by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu
None other than former Chief Rabbi and Shas Sephardi spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef rules that a woman can recite the Scroll of Esther on Purim if no man is available.
The Book of Esther, known in Hebrew as Megillat Esther, recounts the story of the Persian empire, in which the wicked Haman plotted to destroy all the Jews because Mordechai, the uncle of Esther, refused to bow down to him, as if Haman were the Almighty. Esther became the Queen and a tale of topsy-turvy events resulted in Haman, who planned to hang Mordechai, being hanged before he could carry out his plot.
Megillat Esther is recited on the evening and on the day of Purim, which Jews around the world celebrate this week. Traditionally, a man chants Megillat Esther in a quorum – minyan – of at least 10 men, but women as well as men are required to hear every word of the Megillah because all of the Jews -- men and women -- were saved from destruction.
What happens if no man in the minyan is knowledgeable enough to read the Megillah and allow every one to perform the mitzvah of hearing it? Can a woman do so?
Women are not called to the Torah during the reading of the Biblical verses, mainly out of reasons of modesty. For the same reason, men and women sit separately in synagogues, but they have no obligation to hear the Torah or to pray in a minyan, unless they take it upon themselves personally, because women are freed from time-dependent commandments.
However, Rabbi Yosef ruled this week, in discussing the laws concerning the rereading of the Megillah, “If there are no men who know how to read in a minyan, and [perhaps] they are farmers, and if there is a girl who has learned in our institutions and knows how to read Megillat Esther properly, the woman is allowed to read for everyone if there is no other choice.
She also should say all three blessings that are recited before the reading, the Rabbi added.
“Prepare your girls,” Rabbi Yosef added. “They should be ‘chazaniyot’ [leaders in recital of prayers].'”
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by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu
None other than former Chief Rabbi and Shas Sephardi spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef rules that a woman can recite the Scroll of Esther on Purim if no man is available.
The Book of Esther, known in Hebrew as Megillat Esther, recounts the story of the Persian empire, in which the wicked Haman plotted to destroy all the Jews because Mordechai, the uncle of Esther, refused to bow down to him, as if Haman were the Almighty. Esther became the Queen and a tale of topsy-turvy events resulted in Haman, who planned to hang Mordechai, being hanged before he could carry out his plot.
Megillat Esther is recited on the evening and on the day of Purim, which Jews around the world celebrate this week. Traditionally, a man chants Megillat Esther in a quorum – minyan – of at least 10 men, but women as well as men are required to hear every word of the Megillah because all of the Jews -- men and women -- were saved from destruction.
What happens if no man in the minyan is knowledgeable enough to read the Megillah and allow every one to perform the mitzvah of hearing it? Can a woman do so?
Women are not called to the Torah during the reading of the Biblical verses, mainly out of reasons of modesty. For the same reason, men and women sit separately in synagogues, but they have no obligation to hear the Torah or to pray in a minyan, unless they take it upon themselves personally, because women are freed from time-dependent commandments.
However, Rabbi Yosef ruled this week, in discussing the laws concerning the rereading of the Megillah, “If there are no men who know how to read in a minyan, and [perhaps] they are farmers, and if there is a girl who has learned in our institutions and knows how to read Megillat Esther properly, the woman is allowed to read for everyone if there is no other choice.
She also should say all three blessings that are recited before the reading, the Rabbi added.
“Prepare your girls,” Rabbi Yosef added. “They should be ‘chazaniyot’ [leaders in recital of prayers].'”
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7. Mailmen Refuse to Deliver 'New Testament'
by Gil Ronen
Dozens of mail deliverers who were supposed to deliver copies of the Christian "New Testament" Bible to homes in Ramat Gan refused to do so, arguing that the deliveries constituted "missionary material."
The mail deliverers said that distributing missionary material is forbidden by Jewish law (Halakha) and may also be against state law. They therefore asked that a legal inquiry be held before taking a decision on whether to hand out the Bibles.
The postal workers contacted MK Zevulun Orlev (Jewish Home) and asked him to assist them vis-à-vis the Postal Authority, which they say demands that they "do their job" and distribute the material that was sent.
MK Orlev spoke with Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon (Likud), as well as with the director of the ministry and the Postal Service chairman. He asked that delivery of the books be halted until the legal inquiry into the matter is completed. Orlev reported that both Kahlon and the Postal Service chairman agreed to temporarily halt the distribution.
Contradicting Orlev's version, the Postal Service stated in a response that "The Israel Postal Service Ltd. Is a government company that operates in accordance with the Postal Service Law, which obligates it to distribute any mail that is given to it for distribution. The Postal Service does not have the right or the ability to sort through the mail in order to decide what to distribute and what not to. For this reason, in this case, too, the posted items will be distributed in accordance with our legal obligation."
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by Gil Ronen
Dozens of mail deliverers who were supposed to deliver copies of the Christian "New Testament" Bible to homes in Ramat Gan refused to do so, arguing that the deliveries constituted "missionary material."
The mail deliverers said that distributing missionary material is forbidden by Jewish law (Halakha) and may also be against state law. They therefore asked that a legal inquiry be held before taking a decision on whether to hand out the Bibles.
The postal workers contacted MK Zevulun Orlev (Jewish Home) and asked him to assist them vis-à-vis the Postal Authority, which they say demands that they "do their job" and distribute the material that was sent.
MK Orlev spoke with Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon (Likud), as well as with the director of the ministry and the Postal Service chairman. He asked that delivery of the books be halted until the legal inquiry into the matter is completed. Orlev reported that both Kahlon and the Postal Service chairman agreed to temporarily halt the distribution.
Contradicting Orlev's version, the Postal Service stated in a response that "The Israel Postal Service Ltd. Is a government company that operates in accordance with the Postal Service Law, which obligates it to distribute any mail that is given to it for distribution. The Postal Service does not have the right or the ability to sort through the mail in order to decide what to distribute and what not to. For this reason, in this case, too, the posted items will be distributed in accordance with our legal obligation."
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8. Netanyahu Hints Israel May Go It Alone, in Response to Obama
by Gil Ronen
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu responded Sunday to U.S. President Barack Obama's speech at the AIPAC convention, and may have hinted at Israel's determination to go it alone against Iran, should it have no choice.
"I very much appreciated the fact that President Obama reiterated his position that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and that all options are on the table," said Netanyahu, who is in Ottawa.
"I also appreciated the fact that he made clear that when it comes to a nuclear armed Iran, containment is simply not an option, and equally in my judgment, perhaps most important of all, I appreciated the fact that he said that Israel must be able to defend itself, by itself, against any threat. I appreciate all his statements and I look forward to discussing them further with President Obama tomorrow."
The fact that Netanyahu placed the most stress on his "appreciation" of Obama's recognition that Israel must be able "to defend itself, by itself," may indicate that he is thinking about acting against Iran's nuclear program without waiting for the U.S. to do so.
Prime Minister Netanyahu added that he also spoke with President Shimon Peres and congratulated him on the fact that he is due to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Prime Minister noted that this is a great honor for the State of Israel.
Video: Roi Avraham. Leon Hershko, GPO
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by Gil Ronen
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu responded Sunday to U.S. President Barack Obama's speech at the AIPAC convention, and may have hinted at Israel's determination to go it alone against Iran, should it have no choice.
"I very much appreciated the fact that President Obama reiterated his position that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and that all options are on the table," said Netanyahu, who is in Ottawa.
"I also appreciated the fact that he made clear that when it comes to a nuclear armed Iran, containment is simply not an option, and equally in my judgment, perhaps most important of all, I appreciated the fact that he said that Israel must be able to defend itself, by itself, against any threat. I appreciate all his statements and I look forward to discussing them further with President Obama tomorrow."
The fact that Netanyahu placed the most stress on his "appreciation" of Obama's recognition that Israel must be able "to defend itself, by itself," may indicate that he is thinking about acting against Iran's nuclear program without waiting for the U.S. to do so.
Prime Minister Netanyahu added that he also spoke with President Shimon Peres and congratulated him on the fact that he is due to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Prime Minister noted that this is a great honor for the State of Israel.
Video: Roi Avraham. Leon Hershko, GPO
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