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Among the accusations against Moher were that he used “psychological and emotional abuse” and threatened his wife,” who hailed the ruling.

“To those who have emotionally coerced and controlled, physically hurt, and dehumanized their spouses — the law will not allow you to get away with your crimes,” she said.

“To those victims out there, you are not alone, and justice and humanity are on your side,” she added. “I urge you not to stay silent but to fight for your freedom.”

U.S. Envoy: Israel Will Handle Iran

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides on Thursday said that Israel will not face U.S. restrictions if it wishes to act

When asked in an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 News if Israel will be expected to “sit quietly and not do anything” if a nuclear deal is signed, Nides said, “Absolutely not. We’ve been very clear about this. If we have a deal, the Israelis’ hands are not tied. If we don’t have a deal, the Israelis’ hands are certainly not tied.

“Israel can do and take whatever actions they need to take to protect the state of Israel.”

Nides added that U.S. President Joe Biden “will do whatever he can do to make sure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon… It’s clear we’d like to do it through a diplomatic channel.”

According to him, “The Israelis know very clearly exactly what is going on. I’m not suggesting they necessarily like it always, but there are no secrets here.”

When asked about Israel’s efforts to stop the current wave of terror attacks, Nides told Channel 12, “We’re not going to tell the government what to do.”

He also said that payments to terrorists, which he called “martyr payments,” “must stop.” At the same time, the U.S. does not want to “lose the vision” of a twostate solution, though he admitted that “we can’t impose anything on anyone.”

The United States is also “very comfortable with what the Israelis are doing vis-à-vis Ukraine,” Nides added. “When we have issues, we express them, as Israel expresses them to us.”

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The Beautiful Kinneret

This week, the Kinneret neared its upper red line threshold, sitting only 13 inches below its maximum capacity — a level which it has not reached in 30 years.

The water level is now 13 inches below the upper red line, or 686 feet below sea level.

The water levels of the Kinneret have seen dramatic highs and perilous lows in recent years. Only six years ago, the situation was extremely bleak.

On April 4, 2016, the lake level was 11 feet lower than today.

The Kinneret is Israel’s largest freshwater lake, and while it is no longer used as the main source of drinking water, it is still seen as a significant gauge of seasonal rainfall.

Even though the Kinneret is nearing its maximum capacity, there are failsafes to prevent flooding. If the water level exceeds the upper red line, the Israel Water Authority opens the Deganya dam, located at the southern end of the lake.

Arab Mayor Mourns Terrorists

Two hours after his resignation announcement, however, Mahamed changed his mind, stating that he would remain in his position due to pressure not to step down.

The message in question, posted on Facebook and signed by Mahamed, mourned the deaths of terrorists Ayman and Ibrahim Ighbariah, cousins from the northern Arab city, who were killed by police while carrying out their terror attack. The post was deleted after about an hour, and Mahamed apologized, saying it had been posted by an external contractor and claimed he had not seen it prior to its publication.

In an interview with Kan that evening, Mahamed said he would take responsibility for the post but said that the condolences were routine.

“It shouldn’t have been sent out,” he said then. “I understand everyone who is angry.”

He added, “If I need to resign, I will resign. I came here to benefit the Arab community. If my resignation will benefit the community, that’s what I will do.”

When asked whether he was actually resigning, Mahamed said, “You know what, this is my redemption. Yes, I announce my resignation. I’m leaving this position with a lot of pain because I came here to contribute.”

According to Channel 12 News, several government ministers called Mahamed to urge him not to resign.

Later, at around 10pm that same night, Mahamed told Israeli news outlets, “Thank you all for the support. I won’t resign.”

Mahamed emphasized to Kan, “We’ve condemned, we still condemn, the crime committed in Hadera. It didn’t come from us, as far as we’re concerned murder is murder.

“My agenda and vision have always been … tolerance, activism, and partnership, and I always tried to implement those values in collaborations with the Jewish community and that is what I will continue to do.”

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The Jewish Home | APRIL 7, 2022 Bennett: Carry Your Guns

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is urging Israelis licensed to bear arms to carry their weapons when going about their business during the day.

In a video statement, Bennett said, “Citizens of Israel, we are currently experiencing a wave of murderous terrorism.

“What is expected of you, citizens of Israel? Alertness and responsibility. Open your eyes. Whoever has a license to carry a weapon, this is the time to carry it.”

Bennett’s call follows a string of terror attacks in Be’er Sheva, Hadera, and Bnei Brak.

The prime minister added, “The IDF, Shabak (Israel Security Agency), and the Israel Police have significantly increased their intelligence operations in order to reach, in a timely manner, those who are planning to carry out attacks. We have also reinforced the presence throughout the country of those in uniform and those carrying weapons.

“As of now, our forces have carried out more than 200 investigation or arrest operations,” Bennett stressed. “There is no limit on resources” for battling terrorism.

Concluding his statement, Bennett said, “Citizens of Israel, we are currently experiencing a wave of murderous terrorism and, just like in all the previous waves, we will prevail, together.

“This is neither our first nor our second wave of terrorism. We have experience with struggle. Israeli society, when it is tested, knows how to show composure, remain resilient, and rise to the occasion. We cannot be broken.”

Life Sentence for Esther Horgan’s Killer

Terrorist Muhammad Mruh Kabha, who murdered Esther Horgan in cold blood in December 2020, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sunday by the Samaria Military Court.

Horgan, an Israeli from Tal Menashe, was a married mother of six.

In its decision, the court called Horgan’s murder a “case that shocks the soul,” describing Kabha’s actions as “inconceivable evil.”

Horgan, then 52, was jogging on December 20, 2020 in the forest near her home, when Kabha, who had been waiting in the area for a victim, chased her and knocked her to the ground. Though Horgan tried to fight the terrorist, he pinned her down and hit her on the head with large rocks, causing her to bleed and breaking bones in her chest and arms until she went still.

Horgan’s widower, Benjamin Horgan, said, “Hearing once again the detailed description of this horrific crime brings us back to very difficult moments and underscores the importance of the court really using all the power given to it by the legislature to take part in the war on terror.”

Kabha was convicted in October 2021 of intentionally causing death and conspiracy to shoot at a person. He has been sentenced to life plus three years in prison and ordered to pay compensation of about $1 million.

Benjamin Horgan pointed out, “During the life of this vile killer in prison, he will earn over NIS 4 million from the Palestinian Authority. He will enjoy it, his family will enjoy these funds, the Palestinian Authority will rebuild his destroyed house. And the Israeli government is doing nothing. The court has gone a long way this morning, even with the compensation ruling, but it is not enough.”

Terror Attack Thwarted

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Saturday praised troops who thwarted

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a terror attack which the terrorists were on their way to carrying out.

On Friday night, four Yamam officers were injured and three terrorists were killed in a shootout near Jenin.

In a video statement alongside Shabak (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar and military secretary Avi Gil, Bennett said, “We are in the midst of a joint effort of all the security forces to stop the wave of recent attacks and restore security to Israeli citizens.”

The terrorists who were eliminated, members of the Islamic Jihad terror organization, were a “ticking time bomb,” Bennett said. According to reports, the cell was planning to carry out a shooting attack in central Israel.

Bennett added, “We certainly assume there will be many more attempts, and we are working right now to prevent them. Our people act with great bravery, around the clock, in a hostile and violent environment, and I want to send a speedy recovery to the wounded in the operation.”

Of the four wounded officers, two were lightly wounded, one suffered moderate wounds to his lower limbs, and the fourth suffered serious injuries and required hospitalization. That officer, S., is “is one of the State of Israel’s best field commanders,” Bennett stressed.

He noted, “Terror is not new. Once it’s Hamas, once it’s Islamic Jihad, this time there is some involvement of ISIS. We will get through this difficult period.”

Israel is Major Weapons Exporter

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has ranked Israel the tenth-largest international weapons exporter in the past five years.

The report, which measures weapons trade from 2017-2021, noted that arms trade to Europe has risen drastically and that the Gulf states are leading importers.

According to the report, Israel accounted for 2.4% of international arms experts between 2017-2021, mostly providing weapons to India, Vietnam, and Azerbaijan.

Five countries dominated the trade, accounting for 77% of all exports. These were the United States (39%), Russia (19%), France, China, and Germany. Italy, the UK, Spain, and South Korea also made the “top ten” list.

The study also noted a 19% increase in weapons transfers to Europe, even before the Ukraine invasion, and revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic had very little impact on the arms trade.

The U.S. delivered arms to 103 nations over that period, with most of them consisting of aircraft, followed by missiles and armored vehicles. Most of the U.S. exports were to the Middle East, while Russia sent weapons mostly to Egypt, Algeria, China, and India.

Israel was the 14th largest importer; 92% of its imports came from the U.S. The U.S. came in just ahead of Israel, as the world’s 13th largest importer. Its lead suppliers were France, the UK, and the Netherlands. Saudi Arabia and India were also among the leading importers.

Harsh Sentencing for Israeli in UAE

Fidaa Kiwan, an Israeli woman living in the United Arab Emirates, was sentenced to death this week after she was convicted of possessing half a kilogram of cocaine.

Kiwan, 43, came to Dubai for work at the invitation of a Palestinian acquaintance a year ago. She was arrested a short while later, on March 17, 2021, after a search of her apartment turned up the drugs. She has claimed that the drugs were not hers.

Israeli officials said that they are working on her case and that they expect the sentence to be reduced to a long prison term upon appeal.

The United Arab Emirates is known for its strict anti-drug laws, with those convicted of drug trafficking facing a possible death sentence. However, the death sentences are not rigorously enforced in many cases and tend to be converted into heavy prison sentences.

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UAE has made a notable drug bust of an Israeli. In October 2021, it was reported that Halil Dasuki, 31, from Lod, was arrested in Dubai on suspicion of involvement in a scheme to smuggle half a ton of cocaine into the UAE and from there to Israel.

At the time, Emirati police said they foiled the smuggling attempt after receiving a tip about a cargo container carrying the contraband through a seaport. They noted that a suspect of “Middle Eastern origin” was arrested in the operation, and he was described as an intermediary for an international drug syndicate.

Israel and the United Arab Emirates normalized ties in 2020 when they signed the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords, along with Bahrain.

Lapid Visits Damascus Gate

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid toured the Damascus Gate area with Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai and several other members of his Yesh Atid party on Sunday afternoon. The area is one of the main Palestinian gathering points in Jerusalem.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz took a swipe at the foreign minister on Monday, appearing to call his tour with police chiefs at Damascus Gate a “provocation,” in the latest incident of government infighting.

During an interview with 103FM Radio, Gantz was asked about Lapid’s visit to Damascus Gate. Gantz said he understood the desire of ministers to show backing for Israeli security forces, adding that it is “legitimate” for Lapid to tour the area.

“Without getting into this specific tour, I say that we should not do things that are provocative, let’s not do things that undermine stability, which is critical during this period,” the defense minister added.

Gantz, a former army chief and relative newcomer to politics, has regularly found himself sparring with Lapid and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Last week, Channel 12 reported that Bennett and Lapid worked together to thwart a visit Gantz had hoped to make to Ramallah to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan’s King Abdullah.

Palestinian leaders also lambasted Lapid’s Sunday tour of the Damascus Gate area.

“The continuing actions of the occupation army, its police provocations, and the incursions of settlers [in the Temple Mount holy site] will lead the situation to explode,” Abbas’s spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeinah said, calling Lapid’s visit “irresponsible.”

Hamas called the tour a “dangerous escalation and provocation.”

Hours after Lapid’s visit, 10 Palestinians were arrested in clashes with security forces at Damascus Gate, with at least one police officer and 14 Palestinians wounded, according to reports. The previous night, four Palestinians were arrested at the site during rioting.

Over the past two weeks, 11 people have been killed in terrorist attacks across Israel in three separate incidents in Beer Sheva, Hadera, and Bnei Brak. With the onset of Ramadan and the approach of Passover, officials have warned that tensions could continue to escalate.

On Sunday, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned “the Israeli escalation in the Palestinian territories in recent days,” citing in particular recent visits by Jews to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Oligarch Gets Israeli Citizenship

Mikhail Prokhorov, a Russian oligarch, obtained Israeli citizenship after arriving in the Holy Land on a private jet from Switzerland last week. Prokhorov has yet to be sanctioned by Western countries.