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Weekly News
For November 15 - 21, 2003Terrorism and Prevention in Israel
Palestinian terrorist kills two soldiers. On Tuesday, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israel Defense Forces soldiers standing at a checkpoint on the Tunnel Road that links Jerusalem to Gush Etzion. One of the soldiers was talking to his mother on a cellular phone when he was shot and killed. The terrorist was armed with a Kalashnikov automatic rifle hidden in a rolled-up prayer mat; he walked to the checkpoint, hid behind nearby bushes, and opened fire at the soldiers. Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said that despite the three and a half weeks of apparent quiet, there are over 40 warnings per day of impending attacks. More
Jordanian terrorist shoots five tourists near Eilat. A Jordanian terrorist opened fire at the Jordanian-Israeli border crossing terminal north of Eilat on Wednesday, wounding five South American tourists. One of the tourists died of her wounds the following day. The Jordanian Minister of State and Government condemned the attack, and Jordanian authorities have made several arrests in connection with the attack. More
Israel Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Turkey
The Government of Israel sent condolences to the families of those murdered in the suicide bombings at two synagogues in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday, in which 24 people were killed. Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom visited Turkey on Sunday in order to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and Jewish community leaders, and to visit the two synagogues that were bombed. Foreign Minister Shalom stated that the two attacks must be seen within the context of recent anti-Semitic and anti-Israel incitement in the Arab world and remarks heard in European cities in recent months. The Government of Israel once again sent condolences five days later when another series of terrorist attacks struck Turkey, this time at the British Consulate, the British HSBC Bank, and a shopping center. The British Consul General was among the 26 people killed. Over 700 people were injured in the combined attacks. More
Prime Minister Sharon Visits Italy
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon spent three days in Italy visiting with Italian officials. He met with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and discussed the EU's position toward Israel, as well as the upsurge in anti-Semitic incidents in Europe. In a meeting with Italian Defense Minister Antonio Martino, Prime Minister Sharon discussed Iran's nuclear program and Syrian support for terrorist organizations. Italy is considered to be one of Israel's closest European allies. More
Israel and Austria End Four-Year Rift
The Israeli and Austrian Foreign Ministers met in Vienna on Wednesday to rebuild the relationship between the two countries. Israel withdrew its ambassador to Vienna in 1999 after the Austrian government formed a coalition with a right-wing party, whose leaders were involved with local anti-Semitic elements. Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said that the Israeli government was convinced that the Austrian leadership is committed to fighting anti-Semitism, and he declared that Israel was ready to work closely with Austria. Foreign Minister Shalom's visit was the first by an Israeli foreign minister since 1999. More
Alliance Between North American and Israeli Technology Communities
Blue Knot Israel is a newly-launched networking alliance that will link the North American and Israeli technology communities. It is modeled after Blue Knot, an alliance launched last year that links North American Jewish tech professionals. Blue Knot Israel will also serve to connect Israelis in the technology sector with each other, and will enhance the link between the Israeli technology community and the global network of Jewish technological professionals. More
Delegates at UJC Assembly Show Solidarity
Waving Israeli, American and Canadian flags and hoisting signs naming their hometowns, thousands of delegates at the Jewish federation system’s General Assembly wound their way through the back alleys, markets and main streets of Jerusalem, vowing to stand by Israel. Some 4,300 North Americans and 2,000 Israelis have gathered in Jerusalem this week for the annual assembly of the United Jewish Communities, the umbrella organization of North American Jewish federations. More
