Today’s Top Stories
1. Rabbi Raziel Shevach, killed in last night’s terror attack, was laid to rest today. He was murdered in a Tuesday night drive-by shooting in the northern West Bank near the settlement outpost of Havat Gilad, where he lived. The IDF is searching for his killers. Settler leaders are urging the government to legalize the unrecognized settlement outpost in response to the attack.
The 35-year-old Shevach — who worked in a West Bank yeshiva and also volunteered for both Magen David Adom and the chevra kadisha (Jewish burial society) — was remembered as a kind-hearted affable man. He is survived by his wife and six children between the ages of 10 months and 10 years.
2. After a Vienna demonstration against Trump’s Jerusalem declaration where protesters shouted “Jews, remember Khaybar, the army of Muhammad is returning” and “death to Israel,” Austrian police are now pursuing charges against three Israel activists who waved an Israeli flag.
The police are seeking a 100 euro fine or two days in jail for the waving of the flag at the December 8 rally near the US embassy in the capital.
The criminal notice, dated January 3, states that the activists “showed an Israeli flag at a rally in an extremely provocative way and manner that was visible for participants at the rally and thereby produced considerable offense and provocation among the Palestinian protestors.”
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3. Officials warn looming Foreign Ministry budget cuts will harm Israel’s image overseas.
4. War on Want Confirms Why It Was Blacklisted: While WoW bills itself as a human rights charity, its primary motivation is political.
In the News
• Tunisian Jewish school attacked as anti-government protests rage across 20 cities, reports Reuters.
• “Germany has summoned Iran’s ambassador in Berlin to warn Tehran against spying on individuals and groups with close ties to Israel, saying such acts violate German law.”
• Malka Azzam Awida made history.
Congratulations to Malka Azzam Awida The first #Druze #Arab #Israeli woman judge ! She was appointed last month #TimesUp pic.twitter.com/y5sS9FSmty
— Dr. Reda Mansour – ד"ר רדא מנצור – د. رضا منصور (@RedaMansour) January 9, 2018
• UK students are crying foul over restrictions placed on an upcoming talk at University College London by Israeli activist Hen Mazzig. The UCL administration, citing security concerns, is limiting attendance to Mazzig’s talk to 100 students and faculty, and has said the event may not be publicized. More at the Jewish Chronicle and Jerusalem Post.
Commentary
• Tweet of the day goes to Michelle Chabin.
Last night's victim of Palestinian terror was a 35-year-old rabbi, a first responder who no doubt treated many Palestinians over the years. He was also a father of 6 young children. Anyone who thinks this murder will advance peace or a Palestinian state understands nothing.
— Michele Chabin (@MicheleChabin1) January 10, 2018
• Here’s what else I’m reading today . . .
– Anna Ahronheim: After years of alleged Israeli strikes in Syria, will luck run out?
– Yoav Limor: Strategic superiority, constant concern
– Ben Lynfield: UNRWA’s role is in the eye of the beholder
– Noah Pollak: How Trump can cut aid to a horrible UN program
– Liora Cohen: UNICEF has declared war on the IDF
– Shlomi Eldar: Abbas’ electricity deal an olive branch to Gaza
– Bassam Tawil: ISIS sets its sights on Gaza
– Liram Stenzler-Koblentz: As Islamic Jihad grows stronger, it’s time to talk to Hamas
– Michael Doran: Don’t end the Iran deal, fix it (click via Twitter)
– Gary Rosenblatt: When magical thinking on Israel meets reality
– Einat Wilf: Anti-feminism and anti-Zionism
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