Reports: Israel ‘lends a hand’ in Egypt’s fight against ISIS
Israel according to foreign reports, has assisted Egypt throughout its fight against the Islamic State insurgency in the northern Sinai Peninsula, including intelligence-sharing and allegedly carrying out drone strikes against the terrorists.
But in the wake of the deadliest terror attack ever on Egyptian soil, Israeli officials were evasive on specific action being taken by Israel following the devastating mosque massacre on Friday (24th) that killed over 300 people, including 27 children.
Israel has said that it is willing to lend a hand to any country in order to fight terror, but one Israeli minister said it isn’t discussed publicly but “is an issue to discuss within the Israeli cabinet.”
(timesofisrael.com)
Tel Aviv lights up in Egyptian colors in solidarity over Sinai attack
Tel Aviv’s City Hall lit up in Egypt’s national colors on Friday (24th), hours after terrorists murdered 305 people and wounded 128 at a mosque in Egypt’s northern Sinai Peninsula.
The red white and black colors of Egypt’s flag and the country’s national emblem were projected on the building, alternating with Israel’s blue and white colors.
(israelhayom.com; ap.com)
World leaders unite in condemnation of Sinai mosque attack
Israel and world leaders over the weekend expressed solidarity with Egypt in the wake of the brutal terrorist attack on an Egyptian mosque Friday (24th). Egyptian officials said the attack was most certainly the work of the Islamic State group.
Among the countries that condemned the attack included the U.S., Britain, France, India, Sweden, Germany and more. All strongly condemned the attack and offered condolences on the loss of innocence life.
(israelhayom.com; reuters.com)
Egypt’s Coptic Christians ring church bells in solidarity with North Sinai attack
Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church announced Saturday (25th) that all its churches across the country rang church bells at 12 noon Cairo local time in solidarity with the victims of the North Sinai mosque attack, Egypt state news agency MENA reported.
According to the statement, all members of the Orthodox Church, headed by Pope Tawadros II, offered their condolences to the families of the victims as well as their hopes for the speedy recovery of the injured.
(imra.org.il)
Saudi heir to the throne: Khamenei is Middle East’s ‘new Hitler’
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the “new Hitler of the Middle East” and must be stopped.
In a wide-ranging interview, Mohammed bin Salman, known in the region by the English acronym MBS, told the New York Times’ Thomas Friedman that he is working to build a coalition of nations to confront Iranian influence in the region.
Iran’s “supreme leader is the new Hitler of the Middle East,” MBS told Friedman. “But we learned from Europe that appeasement doesn’t work. We don’t want the new Hitler in Iran to repeat what happened in Europe, in the Middle East.”
(nyt.com)
Iran: We will increase missile range if Europe threatens us
The deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has warned Europe that if it threatens Iran, the Guards will increase the range of missiles to above 1,242 miles, the Fars news agency reported on Saturday (25th).
France has called for an “uncompromising” dialogue with Iran about its ballistic missile program and a possible negotiation over the issue separate from Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
“So far we felt that Europe is not a threat, so we did not increase the range of our missiles. But if Europe wants to turn into a threat, we will increase the range of our missiles,” the Iranian deputy said.
(farsnews.com)
Ayatollah Khamenei: We will help wherever needed to confront U.S. and Israel
Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei said Thursday (23rd) in Tehran: “With deep regret, we should admit that their are people within the Muslim nation and states acting upon what the U.S. and Zionists desire.” He went on to express hope that Palestine would be given back to the Palestinian people one day, adding “that day will be an occasion for celebration for the Islamic world; it will be a real blow to the arrogant front; and that day will come….This cancerous tumor [Zionist regime] should be fought against.”
“Wherever there is a need for our presence, we will provide help and are not afraid to say so. We will have no inhibitions when confronting arrogant powers.” he said.
(mehrnews.com)
Captured Hamas member tells Israel about Gaza terror tunnels – Stuart Winer
Ahmad Avid, 23, from Gaza, was captured on Sept. 27 after crossing the border fence, the IDF said Thursday (23rd). Avid joined Hamas’ military wing in 2013 and trained in the use of anti-tank weapons, military engineering operations, and sniping. He was also involved in tunnel-digging and was a member of the Hamas border patrol forces.
During his interrogation, Avid revealed information about Hamas tunneling operations, including attack tunnels leading into Israel and tunnels inside Gaza.
(timesofisrael.com)
Falkland Islands to be protected by Iron Dome technology
Britain’s Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic are to be protected by the same technology behind Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.
The UK Ministry of Defense appears to have opted for the E78 million Sky Sabre missile shield after the Argentine air force purchased five advanced French fighter jets which come armed with Exocet missiles. The Sky Sabre system is to come online in 2020.
(thejc.com)
Ritual Scribe from Israel featured at Washington Bible Museum – Amy Spiro
Rabbi Eliezer Adam from Israel will be working in the new Museum of the Bible in Washington for the next year writing a Torah scroll. “For every 20 minutes of writing, I have another half hour of talking,” Adam said, since people stop and ask questions.
In just the few days since the museum’s opening, he said he has had many fascinating discussions, including with pastors and even a cardinal. He found that many were shocked to learn that the Bible was originally written in Hebrew.
(jpost.com)
