http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Tel Aviv) en-us Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:39:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/rocks-vs-bullets-report-highlights-israel-armys-heavy-handed-tactics-against-protesters?start=0 The B'Tselem human rights organization issued a report on the use of deadly force against protesting Palestinians, chronicling the blatant disregard for Tel Aviv's own operating procedures. Over 56 Palestinians have died since 2005 due to these heavy handed tactics. Meanwhile, building demolitions continue in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem, leading to the arrest of seven Palestinians. Press TV reports. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:39:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/rocks-vs-bullets-report-highlights-israel-armys-heavy-handed-tactics-against-protesters B'Tselem, House demolition in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Throwing stones, Tel Aviv, Palestinians, East Jerusalem, Human rights, Israeli-occupied territories, Gaza–Israel conflict The B'Tselem human rights organization issued a report on the use of deadly force against protesting Palestinians, chronicling the blatant disregard for Tel Aviv's own operating procedures. Over 56 Palestinians have died since 2005 due to these heavy handed tactics. Meanwhile, building demolitions continue in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem, leading to the arrest of seven Palestinians. Press TV reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/israel-rejects-un-call-for-nuclear-non-proliferation?start=0 Israel voted against the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the United Nations today, despite reports claiming that Israel owns between 200-400 nuclear weapons. Tel Aviv has refused to open up its facilities to international inspectors. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:58:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/israel-rejects-un-call-for-nuclear-non-proliferation Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Israel, Nuclear weapon, United Nations, Tel Aviv, Press TV, Mosaic: World News from the Middle East, Middle East Israel voted against the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the United Nations today, despite reports claiming that Israel owns between 200-400 nuclear weapons. Tel Aviv has refused to open up its facilities to international inspectors. http://news.linktv.org/videos/teaching-israel-ethnic-tolerance-one-student-at-a-time?start=0 Israeli Jews and Muslim Palestinians have a long history of bitter dispute, and tensions have never been higher than in recent weeks. One school outside Tel Aviv, however, seeks to foster understanding in the troubled region by immersing both Arab and Jewish children. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 15:09:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/teaching-israel-ethnic-tolerance-one-student-at-a-time Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinians, Israeli Jews, Muslim, School, Ethnic violence, Tel Aviv, Israel, CCTV News, Middle East Israeli Jews and Muslim Palestinians have a long history of bitter dispute, and tensions have never been higher than in recent weeks. One school outside Tel Aviv, however, seeks to foster understanding in the troubled region by immersing both Arab and Jewish children. http://news.linktv.org/videos/unlikely-ceasefire-takes-effect-in-gaza-but-will-it-hold?start=0 A ceasefire is agreed in Gaza between Israel and Hamas -- but it is announced in Egypt with US help. Will it hold? Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson reports from Gaza on a day when peace seemed almost impossible to achieve, but somehow ended with a cessation of hostilities.<br /> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:13:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/unlikely-ceasefire-takes-effect-in-gaza-but-will-it-hold Hamas, Israel, Operation Pillar of Defense, Ceasefire, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Hillary Clinton, Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, Air strike, Mohamed Kamel Amr A ceasefire is agreed in Gaza between Israel and Hamas -- but it is announced in Egypt with US help. Will it hold? Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson reports from Gaza on a day when peace seemed almost impossible to achieve, but somehow ended with a cessation of hostilities. http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-expert-both-israel-hamas-need-gaza-ceasefire?start=0 As Egypt announces a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Hamas, former Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns says Wednesday's bus bombing in Tel Aviv is the latest example of why both sides need a peace deal. <br /> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:58:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-expert-both-israel-hamas-need-gaza-ceasefire Israel, Hamas, Gaza, Ceasefire, Operation Pillar of Defense, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Egypt, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Tel Aviv, Hillary Clinton As Egypt announces a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Hamas, former Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns says Wednesday's bus bombing in Tel Aviv is the latest example of why both sides need a peace deal. http://news.linktv.org/videos/tel-aviv-bus-bomb-blasts-gaza-ceasefire-hopes?start=0 A bomb has exploded on an Israeli bus near the states military headquarters in Tel Aviv, wounding 21 and throwing ceasefire talks into chaos. Medical teams say three of the passengers suffered severe injuries. Authorities claim the attack was an act of terrorism. Israeli police have arrested one man and are on the hunt for another. The blast was not a suicide attack, and is the first bombing to hit the heart of Israel's commercial capital since June 2006.<br /> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:09:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/tel-aviv-bus-bomb-blasts-gaza-ceasefire-hopes Israel, Tel Aviv, Operation Pillar of Defense, Bomb, Bus, Terrorist attack, Hamas, Vehicle explosion, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Ministry of Defense (Israel) A bomb has exploded on an Israeli bus near the states military headquarters in Tel Aviv, wounding 21 and throwing ceasefire talks into chaos. Medical teams say three of the passengers suffered severe injuries. Authorities claim the attack was an act of terrorism. Israeli police have arrested one man and are on the hunt for another. The blast was not a suicide attack, security services say a sports bag was left on the bus, which exploded. The last time a bomb hit the heart of Israel's commercial capital was in June 2006, when a Palestinian suicide bomber killed 11 people at a sandwich stand. Hamas voiced support for the bomb attack, but fell short of claiming responsibility. The blast may well derail ceasefire efforts and scupper US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to the region. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112112?start=36 <p>Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire as the occupation maintains its siege on Gaza, Amnesty International slams Bahraini regime for shelving reform and unleashing repression, dozens of Egyptians injured as Mohamed Mahmoud Street clashes continue, and more.</p> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112112 Gaza–Israel conflict, Israel, Palestinians, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Gaza, West Bank, Jerusalem, Avi Pazner, Human rights in Bahrain, Tahrir Square Presenter, Male #1 A bomb blast aboard a bus in Tel Aviv injured dozens of Israelis, as the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip continues. Reporter, Female #1 After her rockets succeeded in reaching Tel Aviv and other Israeli colonies, the Palestinian resistance entered the heart of Tel Aviv to flip the balance once again. In the first such operation since 2006, the Palestinian resistance carried out an operation near the Israeli ministry of war, targeting an Israeli bus on King David Street and injuring at least 15 people. Three are in a severe condition. According to the armed wing of the Islamic Jihad, al-Quds Brigades, it was not a martyrdom operation. Reporter, Female #1 On the basis of preliminary information, Israeli sources suggested that a woman might have placed an explosive device inside the bus before exiting. The public broadcasting station reported a passenger saying he saw a man throwing a bag or a package inside the bus before fleeing. Meanwhile, it was reported a suspect was detained near the stock market building in Tel Aviv with the enemy's police indicating it received a notice from the security agency early this week warning of a possible bombing. As a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the explosion as a terrorist attack, the Hamas movement blessed the operation. Guest, Male #2 (Sami Abu Zuhri, Hamas Spokesman) The Hamas movement blesses this martyrdom operation in Tel al-Rabi, and confirms that it is a natural response to the targeting and killing of the Dalu family and the other Palestinian children, women, and civilians. Guest, Male #3 God willing, there will be 10 more operations. Reporter, Female #1 The Gazan street, besieged by air and land, expressed its joy over this operation by offering sweets and firing celebratory shots in the air. However, the aerial bombardment of the Strip overshadowed this atmosphere of joy. At least 15 Palestinians were martyred, including children and women, in the ongoing Israeli strikes on the Strip. Reporter, Female #1 The enemy launched a strike on Burj Na'emeh in the center of the city, known as the media complex, which includes the Agence-France Presse office, killing one child and another person. According to a spokesman for the occupation army, Hamas has an important military intelligence operations room in the center that was targeted. Reporter, Female #1 Israeli warplanes also shelled the Abu Khadra government complex with at least five missiles, completely destroying it and cutting off power for many areas in the city. The Al Jazeera office, located near the complex, was significantly damaged due to the heavy shelling. This, as the enemy's army called on journalists in Gaza to stay away from terrorists and Hamas' infrastructures. The Palestinian response did not stop with the bus bombing in Tel Aviv as the resistance launched 92 rockets toward Israel. According to a spokeswoman for the occupation's army, 42 fell in Israel, and the Iron Dome repelled 20 rockets. Presenter, Male #1 Egypt's Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr announced in a joint press conference with his American counterpart a ceasefire in Gaza will start at 9 pm Cairo time. He indicated that Egypt exerted great efforts and made many contacts with all concerned parties in Palestine and Israel. Reporter, Female #2 Eight days after the Israeli aggression on Gaza began, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced from Cairo. It will start at 9 pm Cairo time. The announcement was made during a joint press conference by Egypt's Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr and his American counterpart Hillary Clinton. The Egyptian foreign minister announced that Egypt exerted great efforts, and made many contacts with all concerned parties in Palestine and Israel, and the US. Reporter, Female #2 The efforts led to an agreement to end the gunfire, to restore the calm, and stop the ongoing bloodshed in Gaza. During this marathon day of meetings, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Cairo to continue talks on stopping the Israeli aggression on Gaza. Following his meeting with Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, he said many more issues need to be resolved before a truce can be reached between Israel and armed groups in Gaza. The UN secretary-general also met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, saying the time has come for diplomacy and to end the violence, during a press conference with President Abbas. Presenter, Female #2 For his part, the Palestinian president confirmed he is in contact with all factions in Gaza and the West Bank, and Cairo to contain the situation and reach a truce. Also from Cairo, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed with the Egyptian president the outcome of her talks with the disputing parties. Clinton also met with the Palestinian president amid popular anger outside the headquarters of the Palestinian presidency. Presenter, Female #2 Palestinian youth protested against Clinton's visit to Ramallah to condemn the United States for standing on the side of Israel. Protestors held photos of Palestinian children martyred in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, as other youth tried to advance towards President Abbas' office. However, a large number of Palestinian police officers prevented them from getting close to the headquarters. http://news.linktv.org/videos/hamas-used-iranian-made-missiles-for-jerusalem-tel-aviv-attacks?start=0 Press TV reports that for the first time in decades, Palestinian fighters have managed to send Grad rockets deep into Israel. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem came under attack with what are claimed to be Iranian-made Fajr-5 missiles. Earlier, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hailed the attacks on Israel by the Iranian-made Fajr-5 missiles. Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi says there are signs of a possible end to the Israeli attacks on Gaza, saying that diplomatic efforts are underway. Israel's minister for military affairs, Ehud Barak, has also said a ceasefire will be called shortly. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:49:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/hamas-used-iranian-made-missiles-for-jerusalem-tel-aviv-attacks Gaza–Israel conflict, Fajr-5, BM-21 Grad, Jerusalem, Hassan Nasrallah, Tel Aviv, President of Egypt, Hezbollah, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel Press TV reports that for the first time in decades, Palestinian fighters have managed to send Grad rockets deep into Israel. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem came under attack with what are claimed to be Iranian-made Fajr-5 missiles. Earlier, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hailed the attacks on Israel by the Iranian-made Fajr-5 missiles. Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi says there are signs of a possible end to the Israeli attacks on Gaza, saying that diplomatic efforts are underway. Israel's minister for military affairs, Ehud Barak, has also said a ceasefire will be called shortly. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112012?start=676 <p>Britain recognizes Syria's opposition council as armed groups commit atrocities in Aleppo, Israel escalates its aggression against Gaza as ceasefire looms, clashes in Mohamed Mahmoud Street highlight lack of justice in post-revolution Egypt, and more.</p> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112012 Gaza–Israel conflict, Israel, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Gaza City, Syrian Civil War, Iraqi people, Ceasefire, Israel Defense Forces, Ankara, Iraq Press TV reports that for the first time in decades, Palestinian fighters have managed to send Grad rockets deep into Israel. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem came under attack with what are claimed to be Iranian-made Fajr-5 missiles. Earlier, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hailed the attacks on Israel by the Iranian-made Fajr-5 missiles. Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi says there are signs of a possible end to the Israeli attacks on Gaza, saying that diplomatic efforts are underway. Israel's minister for military affairs, Ehud Barak, has also said a ceasefire will be called shortly. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111912?start=283 <p>Israeli strikes kill Palestinian children and civilians as resistance factions unite, armed Islamist groups in Aleppo reject Syrian National Coalition, Kuwait arrests four Twitter users over insulting comments, and more.</p> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111912 Gaza–Israel conflict, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Israel Defense Forces, Gaza City, Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, Palestinians, Gaza, Al-Quds Brigades, Ramallah Presenter, Male #1 Thirty-four people were killed today in Gaza as Israeli air raids continued. Rockets fired from the Strip towards Israel also continued. Palestinian factions Fatah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad said they agreed to unite against the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and to end the division. The announcement was made during a festival held at al-Manara Square in the city of Ramallah. Reporter, Male #2 For the sixth consecutive day, Israeli forces continued their violent and destructive shelling of different parts of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli raids targeted the town of Tal al-Hawa, south of the Strip, and the town of al-Karara, east of Khan Yunis, and Deir al-Balah in the center of the Strip. Reporter, Male #2 Among today's fallen martyrs is a leader of a missile unit affiliated with al-Quds Brigade, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad Movement. Israeli fighter jets conducted raids on Khan Yunis, leading to the martyrdom of a number of people, including two children. In the area of Deir al-Balah, the Israeli enemy executed a number of raids and targeted a civilian car that led its passengers to arrive to the hospital in pieces. Reporter, Male #2 The warplanes waged an attack on an agricultural field in the area of al-Tarr al-Gharby. Three farmers were martyred. An elderly woman was martyred in a raid near her home in the city of Beit Hanoun. Israeli planes carried out over 20 raids that targeted the tunnels' area in Rafah; no injuries were reported. The brutal attack also reached a residential home in Hay al-Zaytoun, which led to the killing of four civilians, including two women and a child. Reporter, Male #2 Israeli planes pounded Sahat al-Saray with three missiles that martyred a baby girl. A woman and an elderly man were mildly injured, but their neighboring homes were significantly destroyed. This, as Israeli battleships bombed the beach of Gaza City with shells and the air force conducted a raid on the marine police station in Deir al-Balah. In addition, planes raided the headquarters of the marine police that belongs to the ousted government, west of Beit Lahya, without causing injuries. Reporter, Male #2 As for the western Negev, it was also subjected to rocket shelling; all rockets fell on vacant land. Planes renewed raids on the areas of al-Yarmouk and al-Khaiyala, west of Gaza, and al-Jidar, which belongs to al-Qassam, north of the Strip. On the Israeli side, emergency sirens sounded today in Tel Aviv and Beir al-Sabea. The Israeli army said that what is known as the Iron Dome intercepted four rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, the Quds Brigades announced that the number of rockets it fired since the beginning of the aggression until now has exceeded 500. Meanwhile, Israeli military vehicles stationed at the border are waiting for a green light to carry out a ground assault. http://news.linktv.org/videos/israeli-rockets-strike-media-targets?start=0 Israel resumed bombing Palestinian militant targets in the Gaza Strip from the air and sea for a fifth straight day. The Israeli military widened its targets to include media organizations in the territory. Palestinians retaliated with rockets aimed at the cities of Ashkelon and Tel Aviv. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:32:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/israeli-rockets-strike-media-targets Gaza–Israel conflict, Operation Pillar of Defense, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Gaza, Israel Defense Forces, Iron Dome, Israel, Hamas, Tel Aviv, Ashkelon Israel resumed bombing Palestinian militant targets in the Gaza Strip from the air and sea for a fifth straight day. The Israeli military widened its targets to include media organizations in the territory. Palestinians retaliated with rockets aimed at the cities of Ashkelon and Tel Aviv. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-israel-shoots-down-incoming-rocket-near-tel-aviv?start=0 People in Tel Aviv scramble off the beach in search of cover as sirens pierce the air. Ducking behind a wall, onlookers watch as a missile from the Israeli "Iron Dome" rocket-defense system shoots down an incoming projectile bound for the city.<br /> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 09:39:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-israel-shoots-down-incoming-rocket-near-tel-aviv Tel Aviv, Iron Dome, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Operation Pillar of Defense, Gaza–Israel conflict, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Rocket, Associated Press People in Tel Aviv scramble off the beach in search of cover as sirens pierce the air. Ducking behind a wall, onlookers watch as a missile from the Israeli "Iron Dome" rocket-defense system shoots down an incoming projectile bound for the city. http://news.linktv.org/videos/gaza-conflict-palestinian-rockets-reach-tel-aviv-jerusalem?start=0 Despite the Israeli air strikes, Hamas continues to fire rockets across the border from Gaza. And, as Nisreen El-Shamayleh reports from Jerusalem, the rockets are penetrating further into Israel than ever before. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:43:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/gaza-conflict-palestinian-rockets-reach-tel-aviv-jerusalem Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Israel, Hamas, Operation Pillar of Defense, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Air strike, Gaza–Israel conflict, Civilian casualties Despite the Israeli air strikes, Hamas continues to fire rockets across the border from Gaza. And, as Nisreen El-Shamayleh reports from Jerusalem, the rockets are penetrating further into Israel than ever before. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111612?start=221 <p>Israel pounds Gaza as Arabs rally in solidarity with Palestinian people, Jordan caught between demands for king's ouster and pleas for reform, European leaders meet to finalize plan for military intervention in Mali, and more.</p> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111612 Gaza–Israel conflict, Gaza, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Palestinians, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces, Mahmoud Abbas, Friday prayers, Jerusalem Presenter, Female #1 During an emergency meeting held by the Palestinian leadership, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that Israel has a plan that is already in the works. He said he identified this plan at the beginning of Israel's policy of assassinations, and it aims to strike at the Gaza Strip. He spoke at length about the efforts of the Palestinian leadership attempting to stop what is happening in the Gaza Strip. He stressed that the actions of the Egyptian president and prime minister were completed in coordination with the Palestinian leadership. Presenter, Female #1 On the ground, the BBC's correspondent in Jerusalem said Israeli police confirmed that a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip fell south of the city. Israeli radio said two rockets fell in an open area near Tel Aviv, and no damage was reported. This comes as al-Qassam Brigades said it downed an Israeli warplane with a surface-to-air missile. The Brigades had not previously announced ownership of that type of missile. The Israeli raids on the Strip were heavily renewed today, raising the death toll to 21 people. Reporter, Male #1 The Israeli air raids on the Gaza Strip are continuing for the third consecutive day, and with it, the number of deaths and injuries is rising. The wave of escalation in Gaza is continuing but was interrupted during the visit of Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Kandil, who headed a ministerial delegation to the Gaza Strip. The visit is said to be in solidarity with the residents of the Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he agreed to stop the air strikes and raids during this visit if the Palestinian side commits to hold its fire. Reporter, Male #1 In its latest strike, the Israeli Air Force carried out over 20 air raids on different areas of the Gaza Strip on Friday morning, reaching the security headquarters of the Hamas government in Gaza that include the headquarters of the Palestinian Interior Ministry. Reporter, Male #1 Palestinian medical sources said that six children, a woman, and two elderly men are among the injured, in addition to the over 250 people wounded in the more than 120 Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip. Palestinian shells and rockets resulted in deaths and injuries on the Israeli side as well. Reporter, Male #1 In consecutive statements, several Palestinian factions announced the shelling of different Israeli targets with hundreds of different types of rockets. According to their statements, some of them reached Tel Aviv. Hayyan Yaqoob, BBC. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111612?start=735 <p>Israel pounds Gaza as Arabs rally in solidarity with Palestinian people, Jordan caught between demands for king's ouster and pleas for reform, European leaders meet to finalize plan for military intervention in Mali, and more.</p> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111612 Gaza–Israel conflict, Gaza, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Palestinians, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces, Mahmoud Abbas, Friday prayers, Jerusalem On Day 3 of Operation Pillar of Defense, IBA reports that rockets continued to pound deep within Israel. Over 500 missiles have been launched into the country since Wednesday. Hamas fired its first missile at Jerusalem, and air raid sirens were sounded there for the first time since the Gulf War 20 years ago. Rockets were also launched at the central city of Tel Aviv for the first time since the 1991 regional conflict. Over 90 rockets have hit southern Israel cities bordering Gaza, including Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Beersheba, causing significant damage but no casualties. The Iron Dome intercepted about 55 of the rockets. Israeli air strikes hit the Hamas Interior Ministry building and the house of a Hamas commander for southern Gaza. Armored personnel tanks were seen heading to the border areas, as IDF units prepared for a possible invasion as part of Operation Pillar of Defense, after Defense Minister Ehud Barak issued a decision to call up 30,000 reservists for a possible extended ground incursion into Gaza. IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz approved 16,000 call-ups. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111512?start=37 <p>Syrian conflict claims 39,000 lives as violence rages with no end in sight, Palestinian resistance factions unite as Israeli escalations stoke fears of ground war, Jordanian police kill one man amid angry anti-government protests, and more.</p> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111512 Gaza–Israel conflict, Gaza, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Palestinians, Hamas, Kiryat Malachi, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Laurent Fabius, BM-21 Grad Presenter, Male #1 Our Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza said a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip caused an explosion in Tel Aviv. Earlier, the Israeli army said a rocket fell on Rishon Lezion, a southern suburb of Tel Aviv. This is the first time rockets launched from Gaza hit a Tel Aviv suburb. Three Israeli soldiers were injured after a shell fell in the western Negev. Israeli police confirmed that three people were killed in the southern town of Kiryat Malakhi due to rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip. Presenter, Male #1 This comes as the number of martyrs rose to 15 due to Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip. A child and an elderly person were killed today after sustaining injuries caused by two air strikes on the southern city of Khan Younis, and on the northern town of Beit Lahiya. This afternoon, masses of Gaza's residents participated in the funeral of Ahmed al-Jaabari, the chief of staff of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement. He was assassinated in the first few Israeli air strikes on Wednesday. Reporter, Female #1 The ongoing Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip did not prevent the Palestinians from participating in the funeral procession for Ahmed al-Jaabari, the chief of staff of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement. He was martyred yesterday with his companion in an Israeli strike that targeted his car. Reporter, Female #1 The chants of the mourners centered on supporting the resistance, and demanded a strong response against the Israeli aggressions. Al-Jaabari's assassination ignited Palestinian anger against Israel that has started a wide-scale military campaign and escalated the situation on the ground in the Gaza Strip. However, it placed the Palestinian factions on the same front of the confrontation. Reporter, Female #1 The Palestinian factions' response to the Israeli army's operations in the strip was quick. The resistance launched Grad missiles and other locally-produced missiles on Israeli targets. The resistance vowed more missiles will be launched until Israel stops its operations against the Strip. The political position of the Palestinian factions was support for and confirmation of national consensus over the actions of the resistance. Guest, Male #2 The factions held a meeting late last night, and agreed on a number of issues, including forming a shared operations room to coordinate their work on the ground, and politically, and on all other levels. Guest, Male #3 Through our resistance, our patience and our determination, we will settle this war and this combat with the Israeli occupation in the coming days. The Qassam Brigades are more resolved and more determined than ever to move forward on al-Jaabari's path. Reporter, Female #2 The atmosphere of a possible escalating war in the cities of the Strip reminded Palestinians in Gaza of their memories of previous Israeli wars. However, observers believe the developments in the next few days will depend on Israel's continued aggression, and the extent of the Palestinian factions' response deep into Israel. These conditions mean the citizens in Gaza will stay on edge as they wait and see what happens, despite their commitment to resist. Hiba Akila, Al Jazeera, from the city of Gaza. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-082212?start=1118 <p>Syrian refugees fear for their country as revolt turns into proxy war, Israel's foreign minister urges ouster of Palestinian leader Abbas, Tunisian journalists rally in support of freedom of the press, and more.</p> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-082212 Syrian Civil War, Syria, Journalist, Egypt, Refugees of the Syrian civil war, Avigdor Lieberman, Bab al-Tabbaneh–Jabal Mohsen clashes, Economy of Egypt, Egypt–Israel relations, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center A doctor and ten other medical staff who treated African migrants at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Medical Center have contracted tuberculosis. The hospital's statement said the infected employees are receiving preventive care to ensure that the disease does not develop further, noting that anyone who carries the virus but has not developed the disease is not infectious, and therefore has allowed infected personnel to continue working. The incident occurred a month after the hospital's director introduced a policy of restricting admissions of African migrants to prevent staff from contracting the disease, but was repealed after rights groups complained of discrimination. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-thousands-rally-for-social-justice-in-tel-aviv?start=0 More than 5,000 Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest recently approved austerity measures and tax hikes. The "Occupy Israel" movement has been on the rise in recent months, with people becoming increasingly frustrated at the high cost of living. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-thousands-rally-for-social-justice-in-tel-aviv Tel Aviv, Anti-austerity protests, Protest, Austerity, Economy of Israel, Israel, Cost of living, Benjamin Netanyahu, Self-immolation, Russia Today Students, activists and advocates for equality in military service laws joined together for a march Saturday night in Tel Aviv. More than 5,000 people gathered to protest austerity measures and tax hikes recently approved by the government. The protest movement in Israel has been on the rise in recent months, with people becoming increasingly frustrated at the high cost of living. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mitt-romneys-world-tour-of-gaffes?start=0 The presumed Republican candidate for the US presidency has made his first overseas trip of the 2012 election season. It should have been an easy opportunity to burnish his foreign policy credentials, but Romney's trip has been anything but error-free. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:56:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mitt-romneys-world-tour-of-gaffes Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney presidential campaign, 2012, Palestinian territories, Political gaffe, 2012 London Olympics, US presidential election, 2012, Mahmoud Abbas, Boris Johnson, Israel, United Kingdom Mitt Romney, the presumed Republican candidate for the US presidency, has made his first overseas trip of the 2012 election season. It should have been an easy opportunity to burnish his foreign policy credentials, but Romney's trip has been anything but error-free. The former Massachusetts governor's first stop was in the UK, where he managed to earn the ire of the iconic city's mayor after Romney said it may not be prepared to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Then in Israel, another long-time US ally, Romney said that Tel Aviv's economy was stronger than neighboring Palestine's because of Israel's "culture." His failure to refer to the Israeli occupation of Palestine followed the candidate all the way to Poland, where at least one journalist asked him about his earlier comments in the Middle East -- and a Romney aide responded in less than polite terms. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-073012?start=390 American Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney expressed his support for what he considered to be Israeli concerns over the Iranian nuclear program and declared Jerusalem the capital of the Israel, reports Al-Alam. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-073012 Syrian Civil War, Jerusalem, Palestinians, Rohingya, Kashmir, US presidential election, 2012, Economy of Israel, Israeli settlement, Iraqi Army, United Nations Special Rapporteur Presenter, Female #1 A Palestinian was martyred and two others were wounded by the gunfire of the Israeli occupation army at an entrance gate into occupied Jerusalem. Palestinian sources said the wounded were transported to Ramallah Hospital. Meanwhile, the occupation's authority refused to hand over the martyr's body. A witness clarified that the military checkpoint at Jerusalem's eastern entrance opened fire at the car the victims were riding in. Presenter, Female #1 American Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, expressed his support for what he considered to be Israeli concerns over the Iranian nuclear program. During his visit to the occupied Palestinian territories, Romney assured his support for Tel Aviv, declaring Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli entity. Reporter, Female #2 It seems the American presidential race has moved its base from its home country to the Israeli occupation entity, turning it into a platform to win the support of American Jews and Israel's backers in the United States, and gather the endorsement of the occupation entity's leaders. It started earlier this week with Obama, who put on a show in his Oval Office in the White House by signing the enhanced security cooperation act with the Zionist entity. During the ceremony, Obama was surrounded by representatives of the Zionist lobby, AIPAC, and a number of congressmen, confirming Washington's solid support for the entity. Reporter, Female #2 As for his Republican opponent, Mitt Romney, who worries about lagging behind his Democratic rival, he personally went to occupied Palestine to portray himself as a better friend to the Zionist lobby than President Obama. Romney's visit had a busy schedule that included visits with the entity's leaders, speeches, a visit to the Wailing Wall among crowds of Israelis, and making promises and statements that appeal to Israelis. Guest, Male #1 (Mitt Romney, Republican Presidential Candidate) We are very concerned about the development of the Iranian nuclear issue. We feel that it is unacceptable for Iran to become a nuclear state because it poses a threat to Israel and the world. Reporter, Female #2 Romney used Jerusalem to target the Israeli mindset and its historic ambitions in hopes of receiving more votes, so he announced that this holy city is the capital of the Israeli entity. Reporter, Female #2 The Palestinian leadership objected to the statement, but its weak objections remained mere lip service. And while chief negotiator Saeb Erekat denounced describing occupied Jerusalem in such a manner, as well as the American election campaign's auctions at the expense of the Palestinian people, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Salam Fayyad received the American presidential candidate. He held a meeting with Romney that was described as semi-secret, and its details were not revealed. No meeting was held with the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas. Fayyad sought to undermine the importance of not arranging a meeting between Abbas and Romney, suggesting there was a simple scheduling conflict. Guest, Male #2 (Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister) I had previously met with Mr. Romney twice, and when I meet with him, I do not meet with him on a personal basis. I meet with him as prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, that is headed by President Mahmoud Abbas. Reporter, Female #2 Romney concluded his visit to the occupied territories with a fundraiser. Most of the attendees were American Jews living in the Israeli entity. He is hoping that his statements will have an impact that would allow him to win the American presidential seat. http://news.linktv.org/videos/self-immolation-sparks-more-attention-on-israels-own-occupy-movement?start=0 A protester in Israel who performed an act of public self-immolation a week ago has died. Moshe Silman had been part of the country's social protest movement, which launched last summer as high living costs create deep economic uncertainty in Israel. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:38:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/self-immolation-sparks-more-attention-on-israels-own-occupy-movement Self-immolation, Israel, Tel Aviv, Occupy movement, Israelis, Protest, Social movement, Politics of Israel, Public housing, Al Jazeera English A protester in Israel who performed an act of public self-immolation exactly one week ago has died. Moshe Silman had been part of the country's social protest movement, which launched last summer as high living costs create deep economic uncertainty. Al Jazeera's Melissa Chan reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071212?start=342 <p>Mali's Tuaregs driven out of last stronghold as military intervention looms, thousands of Saudi protesters demand release of prominent cleric al-Nimr, Kuwaiti women score victory with swimmer's participation in Olympic Games, and more.</p> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071212 Iron Dome, Eilat, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinians, Israel, Israel Defense Forces, 2012 insurgency in the Azawad, 2011-2012 Saudi Arabia protests, Rivers State, Ehud Olmert Israel is deploying a missile system along the Egyptian border amid rising tensions between Cairo and Tel Aviv. The US-funded Iron Dome system will be set up near Eilat. An Israeli official said parts of the missile system have already been deployed in the region. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062212?start=1153 <p>Anti-austerity demonstrations spread across Khartoum after Friday prayers, Palestinians protest Israeli plan to demolish village of Susiya, humanitarian crisis looms in southern Yemen as war on terror continues, and more.</p> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062212 Israel, Palestinians, Economy of Sudan, Susya, Syria-Turkey relations, Kabul, Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Middle East Peace Process, Shaul Mofaz In Israel, clashes erupted between police and social activists who attempted to erect tents on Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard during their campaign to revive last summer's mass social protest movement. Activist and spokeswoman Dafni Leef was placed under arrest along with several other members after resisting security forces who were acting to prevent them from setting up in the area. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-061312?start=753 <p>Series of bombings kills dozens of Shiite pilgrims in Iraq, rights organization slams Qatar's treatment of migrant workers, Sudan faces popular discontent over plan to cut fuel subsidies, and more.</p> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-061312 Gaza flotilla raid, MV Mavi Marmara, Benjamin Netanyahu, Algeria, Israel, Politics of Sudan, Syrian Civil War, World Day Against Child Labour, 2012 Malian coup d'etat, Festival of Imam Musa al-Kadhim Presenter, Female #1 An official Israeli report criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his dealing of the attack on the Freedom Flotilla in 2010. The report, released by the Israeli state's comptroller, said the decision making under the leadership and responsibility of Netanyahu was marred by significant shortcomings. Nine Turks were killed in the attack launched by the Israeli forces on the Freedom Flotilla that was attempting to break the Israeli siege on the Gaza Strip. Reporter, Male #1 The Israeli prime minister is in the crossfire over by his handling of the Freedom Flotilla. The flotilla was headed toward the Gaza Strip in the middle of 2010, in an attempt to break Israel's suffocating siege on the strip. Israeli commandos attacked the flotilla, and on board its largest ship, the Turkish Mavi Marmara, nine Turkish activists were killed. The report by the Israeli state's comptroller says that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demonstrated flawed decision making. For instance, Netanyahu did not hold an official meeting with the responsible ministers; instead, he only held one on one meetings with the ministers of defense and foreign affairs, without documenting or even recording these meetings. According to the report, Netanyahu did not order complete efforts for a comprehensive policy to deal with the issue. The report also indicated that Netanyahu finally met with his mini-cabinet to discuss the issue, but the meeting took place too late and without any preparations, shortly before the arrival of the flotilla. Guest, Male #2 (Mark Regev, Netanyahu spokesman) Israel's democratic process includes institutional mechanisms for independent oversight and we thank the State Comptroller for his work. However, we should remember that Israel exercised its legitimate right to self-defense in the case of the Freedom Flotilla to prevent weapons from being delivered to the terrorists in Gaza. The United Nations has said that our interception of the flotilla was legitimate. Reporter, Male #1 The criticisms of the Israeli state's comptroller essentially focused on the Israeli government's decision-making. But the report does not extend to the government's position on the Freedom Flotilla, nor does it criticize the way Israeli forces dealt with the activists on the flotilla. Turkish-Israeli relations witnessed a major setback after the incident, on account of which the Israeli ambassador was expelled from Turkey. Ankara is still demanding Tel Aviv to officially apologize and compensate the families of the victims. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-060512?start=961 <p>Egyptians rally in Tahrir Square to demand revolutionary justice, Erdogan asserts Turkey's regional role as Istanbul hosts the World Economic Forum, forced displacement of Palestinians continues on the 45th anniversary of the Naksa, and more.</p> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-060512 Illegal immigration from Africa to Israel, Jerusalem, Israel, Migrant worker, Illegal Immigration, Hosni Mubarak, Naksa, Syrian Civil War, Nuclear program of Iran, Human rights in Bahrain The new infiltrators' law has gone into effect, with illegal migrants facing up to three years of detention without trial. Previously, illegal migrants could only be detained for up to ten days, and were released if not found to be a security threat. The law also includes up to 15 years of imprisonment for an Israeli who assists an infiltrator. Demographic changes in south Tel Aviv, where most of the 60,000 African migrants live and where most migrants released from detention settle, have led to clashes between the would-be immigrants and the Israeli community, which accuse the newcomers for rising property-related crimes and assault and rape cases in the area. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-060112?start=802 <p>Jordanians take to the streets against price hikes, Houthis agree to take part in Yemen's national dialogue, UN members warn of civil war in Syria on the Friday of the children of Houla, and more.</p> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-060112 Syrian Civil War, Houla massacre, Yemen Uprising, Palestinians, Israel, Syria, Ban Ki-moon, Istanbul, 2011-2012 Jordanian Protests, Egyptian presidential election, 2012 A small protest against the ongoing massacre of Syrian civilians took place outside the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv, calling on Russia to stop backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and to expel the Syrian ambassador to Moscow. The demonstration was attended by Deputy Minister Ayoob Kara from Likud and religious leaders from the Druze and Samaritan communities in Israel. Children lay down in from of the embassy building to symbolize the 50 children killed in the Houla massacre. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-053112?start=203 The Palestinian Authority has received the remains of 91 Palestinian martyrs from the First and Second Intifadas, held by Israel for years in a cemetery in the Jordan Valley, amid a public commemoration ceremony, Al Jazeera reports. Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-053112 Israel, Car bomb, Iran, Ghazaliya, Palestinians, Human rights in the United Arab Emirates, Iran-Israel relations, Syrian Civil War, Baku, Illegal immigration from Africa to Israel Presenter, Female #1 The Palestinian Authority has received the remains of 91 Palestinian martyrs, held by Israel for years in a cemetery in the Jordan Valley. Presenter, Male #1 The remains were transferred from the Jordan Valley to Ramallah and Gaza. The remains of 12 martyrs arrived to Gaza amid a public ceremony attended by representatives of the various factions. Reporter, Female #2 The Nasser al-Bouze family went into a state of shock in the city of Nablus. Nasser, who was an active member of the Fatah movement and one of the founders of the Black Panthers group during the first Intifada, vanished in 1989. Over the past 23 years, Israel has denied it was holding him, but today, Israel is supposed to return his remains to his family. Guest, Male #2 When we asked the Palestinian Authority and Israel about him, they said they don't have him. So where is he? He is not a needle that can be easily lost. This has been a problem for us. We have put our trust in God, all praise to him, and hoped that he was still alive. Reporter, Female #2 The family has lived with disappointments, and the hope that their years of waiting could come one day come to an end. Guest, Male #3 Our family has made a definite decision, which is to request a DNA test to make sure that he is our brother. Now, after 23 years, they want to give us a pile of remains. Whose remain are these? Reporter, Female #2 In the early hours of the morning, the Palestinian Authority received the remains of 91 Palestinian martyrs, including 12 from the Gaza Strip. For years, the remains were nothing but a number in a mass grave inside Israel. Today, they are reclaiming their identities. And on their tombs, a story of life, revolution, and martyrdom will be written. Reporter, Female #2 The oldest remains belong to seven martyrs who carried out the Savoy Hotel Operation in Tel Aviv in 1975. However, they don't have any relatives in Palestine to claim their bodies. They will be buried, along with 10 other martyrs, in a memorial cemetery in Ramallah. The Palestinian Authority hopes to receive another wave of martyrs in a few weeks. Guest, Male #4 (Hussein al-Sheikh, Palestinian Authority Minister of Civil Affairs) The second phase will be more complicated because it requires medical and technical procedures. At the beginning of the 1967 occupation, Israel committed immoral acts in the way it was burying martyrs of the Palestinian revolution. It was a mass random burial, and Israel did not mark the bodies by name, or by any other means. Reporter, Female #2 The other remains belong to martyrs who carried out operations inside Israel during al-Aqsa Intifada, or the Second Intifada. This is the first such deal of this magnitude between the Palestinian Authority and Israel. Though it came very late, the martyrs get to reclaim their identity today. They have fallen for the sake of their nation, and they are finally being honored, publicly and officially. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-052912?start=763 <p>Syria faces diplomatic backlash over Houla massacre, angry Egyptian protestors torch Shafiq's campaign headquarters in Cairo, Israeli administrative detention continues despite prisoners' deal, and more.</p> Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-052912 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Sudan, Ramallah, Yemen, Iran, Syria, Beersheba, Houla massacre, Egyptian presidential election, 2012 Police are on alert in south Tel Aviv to prevent a renewal of violence directed against illegal migrant workers. This, as Likud MK Miri Regev has been ridiculed in the social media for referring to the migrants as a cancer. Tel Aviv residents say that the foreigners, who are predominantly from Sudan and Eritrea, have caused a spike in the level of crime, and endanger their safety. In response, the Director-General of the Prime Minister's Bureau said 20,000 illegal workers and 7,000 infiltrators have already been deported, and that plans are in place to expel the remaining 62,000. Benjamin Netanyahu opposes Yohanan Danino's suggestion that the migrants be allowed to work. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-052512?start=371 <p>Brotherhood candidate claims early lead as protestors rally against Mubarak-era candidates, Lebanese hostages released in Syria as Annan plans to meet with al-Assad officials, Iran's nuclear talks moved to Moscow after reaching a stalemate, and more.</p> Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-052512 Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Israel, Iran, Nuclear program of Iran, Syrian Civil War, Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan Nasrallah, Ahmed Shafiq, Lebanon, P5+1 On May 25, the twelfth anniversary of the Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon, Tel Aviv says the pullout was strategic, but Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah calls for the date to be a national holiday for the Lebanese people, and said that Israelis withdrew early due to increasing pressure from resistance forces on Israeli outposts. Press TV recounts the final events of the conflict that took place at the turn of the century. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-052412?start=35 Hundreds of Israelis demonstrated in central Tel Aviv against the increasing numbers of illegal African immigrants in the country and called for their deportation, reports Al Jazeera. They also took part in aggression against Africans and shops that employ them. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-052412 Syria, Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Arab world, Free Syrian Army, Lebanon, Israel, Egyptians, Cairo, UN Security Council, Eli Yishai Presenter, Female #1 Hundreds of Israelis demonstrated in central Tel Aviv against the increasing numbers of illegal African immigrants in the country, and called for deporting them immediately. These protests came several days after the Interior Minister Eli Yishai called for arresting all African immigrants and deporting them from Israel. Israeli sources estimate there are 60,000 Africans in Israel from various countries. Reporter, Male #1 Hundreds of Israelis took to the streets to support the call put forth by Interior Minister Eli Yishai to arrest and deport Africans living illegally in Israel. The scene was not free of aggression against Africans and local shops that employ them. The recent crimes and rapes committed by Africans instigated the Israelis to come out in protest. However, Yishai did not reveal the real reason behind his call from the podium of Knesset. Guest, Male #2 (Eli Yishai, Israeli Interior Minister) We are not racists, we will solve the problem of refugees, but we also want to protect the Jewish majority. Otherwise, within a few years, we will find ourselves fighting another independence war. Reporter, Male #1 In every corner of Tel Aviv, groups of African immigrants will be found. According to official figures, 60,000 Africans are living in Israel. Half of them are from Eritrea, 15,000 from Sudan, and the rest are from other African countries. Brown-skinned people are viewed by Israelis as an uncivilized sight that should be removed. Guest, Male #3 Israelis targeting us because we are black, and we're Africans. Not for other reasons. Guest, Male #4 We came here in search of freedom and democracy. Then when we came here we encounter the same problems from Israelis. But not all Israelis hate Africans. Reporter, Male #1 Israeli organizations monitoring Africans' affairs, especially those seeking political asylum, say that deporting them would risk their lives. And such behavior is inappropriate for a people that suffered persecution from the Nazis. Guest, Female #2 (Sigal Rozen, African Refugees Advocacy Center) Israel is a Jewish state established by refugees, for refugees. It cannot treat today's refugees this way. Reporter, Male #1 The prosecution of Africans begins at the border with Egypt. Hundreds of them are arrested daily, while hundreds of others manage to arrive at Israeli cities. Along these borders, Israel is setting up a security fence that will soon cut off the way for immigrants from the African continent. Africans come to Israel in search of a new life and a safe refuge. But they are colliding with a society that hosts hatred and racism against strangers. This makes their life full of expulsion, arrests, and deportation, as well as violence. Ilyas Karam, Al Jazeera, Tel Aviv. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051812?start=1056 <p>Massive protests in Aleppo as UN chief blames al-Qaeda for Syria attacks, Iranians rally to denounce Bahrain-Saudi Arabia union, UN Security Council demands Sudan withdraw from disputed Abyei region, and more.</p> Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051812 Syrian Civil War, Syria, Israel, United Nations, Iran, UN Security Council, Bashar al-Assad, Ban Ki-moon, Gaza blockade, Bahrain Uprising Police commissioner Yohanan Danino toured south Tel Aviv in order to get a firsthand look at the growing problem of foreign workers. Danino said the increase in the number of migrant workers residing in the area has led to a rise in crime rates, requiring the police to extend its manpower. Meanwhile, three Eritrean migrants are being held in police custody on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl and assaulted her boyfriend in Tel Aviv. A 21-year-old resident of the Shapiro neighborhood was charged with arson and malicious damage after he threw Molotov cocktails into the homes of several African refugees in order to intimidate them. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712?start=1147 <p>Renewed clashes erupt in Lebanon's Tripoli as Hezbollah is blamed, Israel and Iran beat the drums of war ahead of nuclear talks in Baghdad, the White House threatens to target anyone 'obstructing' transition in Yemen, and more.</p> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Tel Aviv, Tripoli, Lebanon, Iran-Israel relations, US-Yemen relations, US-Israel relations, Al Wefaq, Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Eli Yishai Israeli Interior Minister Eli Yishai said that all African migrant workers and asylum seekers in Israel should be jailed, adding that those in the country illegally should be placed in detention or given repatriation grants. He claimed that most infiltrators are engaged in criminal activity. His comments come one day after four Sudanese and Eritrean nationals were arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in Tel Aviv. There are over 50,000 migrants and asylum seekers in Tel Aviv alone, and about 7,000 have crossed illegally through Israel's southern border since the start of 2012. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712?start=1224 <p>Renewed clashes erupt in Lebanon's Tripoli as Hezbollah is blamed, Israel and Iran beat the drums of war ahead of nuclear talks in Baghdad, the White House threatens to target anyone 'obstructing' transition in Yemen, and more.</p> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051712 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Tel Aviv, Tripoli, Lebanon, Iran-Israel relations, US-Yemen relations, US-Israel relations, Al Wefaq, Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Eli Yishai Israel is forging new partnerships with South Sudan, where more than half of the population faces critical food shortages due to the ongoing conflict with its neighbors. The South Sudanese minister of agriculture is currently attending the AgriTek Conference in Tel Aviv, and appealed for compassion and sanctuary for South Sudanese refugees, and explained how Israeli technology can benefit the nation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051012?start=1213 News of the political deal between Benjamin Netanyahu and Shaul Mofaz led to hundreds of protestors amassing at separate rallies in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheba, where they demanded a more ethical system of government, reports IBA. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051012 Israel, Bahrain Uprising, Bahrain, Hosni Mubarak, Egypt, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, Damascus, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Palestinian prisoners in Israel, Arab Spring - duplicate News of the political deal between Netanyahu and Mofaz brought hundreds of protestors to the streets last night. Demonstrators gathered in separate rallies in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheba, where they demanded a more ethical system of government. Several leading political figures participated in the Tel Aviv protest, including former opposition leader Tzipi Livni, who told the crowd that they deserve politics of principles and not Knesset seats. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-030512-world-news-from-the-middle-east?start=477 <p>Palestinian woman Hana Shalabi continues administrative detention protest, civil rights groups challenge US administration's targeted killing program, humanitarian crisis worsens in Syria, and more.</p> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-030512-world-news-from-the-middle-east United States, Barack Obama, Iran, Israel, Nuclear program of Iran, Quran desecration, Bagram Airfield, Quran, US-Israel relations, Benjamin Netanyahu Presenter, Male #1 President Shimon Peres spoke to AIPAC just before Obama's address. Peres said that a nuclear Iran would be a menace, not just to Israel's security, but to the world at large. Guest, Male #2 (Shimon Peres, Israeli President) Iran is an evil, cruel, morally corrupt regime. It is based on destruction. It is an affront to human dignity. Iran is the center, the sponsor, the financier, of world terror. Iran is a danger to the entire world. Israel experienced the horror of war. It does not seek it. Peace is always our first option, but if we are forced to fight, trust me, we shall prevail. Presenter, Male #1 Returning to the Obama-Netanyahu summit, I'm joined now from our Tel Aviv studio by Israel affairs expert and former ambassador Yoram Ettinger. Ambassador Ettinger, good evening. Guest, Male #3 (Ambassador Yoram Ettinger, Expert on US-Israel Affairs) Good evening to you. Presenter, Male #1 The summit between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu gets underway in about an hour's time. What do you expect will be the tone and the content of that meeting? Guest, Male #3 Well, there's no doubt that the tone of this meeting as far as Obama is concerned will be very friendly, very warm, he would initiate opportunities. He needs it because his numbers are very low, he cannot reach 50 percent yet, and he needs that in order to impress friends of Israel that he deserves, supposedly, their vote. However, the challenge for Netanyahu will be to convince the president that the threat of a nuclear Iran is not primarily to Israel, it's primarily to the US, and therefore the president has to preempt after the failure of sanctions and the failure of diplomacy during the last eight years with Iran and during the last 40 years with North Korea. Presenter, Male #1 Ambassador Ettinger, is Israel expecting Washington to spell out what the US sees as its own red lines beyond which the military option would replace the diplomatic option? Guest, Male #3 Well, it seems to me that Netanyahu should study the precedent of prime minister begging, where he did not want to fully coordinate with the US, because full coordination means subordination of Israel's national security, not only to the whims of an American president, but to electoral considerations. Which are very minimal compared to the survival consideration of the state of Israel. US and Israel should remain as strategic allies and therefore allow Israel to determine its own response to lethal threats. Presenter, Male #1 Ambassador Ettinger, you were stationed in the United States for many years. You're a keen observer of the American-US relationship. It was certainly a very pro-Israel speech Obama gave yesterday. Do you believe the president, though, when he says the US will not allow Iran to go nuclear? Guest, Male #3 Well, I think the question is not to believe, but to look at the facts rather than at the rhetoric. The president stood at the same podium in 2008, and said specifically, literally, that he, Mr. Obama, supports united, indivisible Jerusalem under Israel's sovereignty. What does that mean, as far as his current policy, where he is the first president ever to force Israel, coerce Israel into a total freeze of construction in eastern Jerusalem as a precondition for any negotiation with the Palestinians? We have seen the president basically radicalizing Mahmoud Abbas's position by posing to Israel very radical demands, and therefore today we have an impasse between Israel and the Palestinians. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-030212?start=544 <p>Iran election pins conservatives against Ahmadinejad loyalists, departure of indicted NGO employees angers Egyptians, Saudis take to the street on the Friday of 'challenging the oppressors', and more.</p> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-030212 United States, Syrian Civil War, Anti-Americanism, Iran, Syria, Washington, D.C., Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syrian people, Iranian legislative election, 2012 Presenter, Female #1 Joining us now from our Tel Aviv studio to discuss regional development is Middle East expert Dr. Ra'anan Gissin. Good evening, Dr. Gissin. Guest, Male #3 (Dr. Ra'anan Gissin, Middle East Analyst) Good evening, Erin. It's good to be back. Presenter, Female #1 Nice to have you with us. Now, Ra'anan, as you know, the Prime Minister Netanyahu set off on his North American diplomatic mission this morning. What needs to be accomplished for this trip to be considered a success? Guest, Male #3 I think the most important thing right now, it seems, on the face of it, would be a joint, very clear and unequivocal statement that if and when sanctions fail, the other options which are on the table will be exercised. Better, I would say, and hopefully that will be reflected in the statement, not by Israel alone, but with Israel, the United States leading, and perhaps the whole coalition of countries which are facing the Iranian threat. Because, mind you, you know, the real problem originally, when the Iranian issue arose, that Israel is not alone here, and I think one of the things that we have to come out of this meeting, or that would be the desired outcome of the meeting for the Netanyahu delegation, is to come out with a clear understanding, where the president unequivocally says to the world, and says to the Iranians, you have to see, if you don't comply with the sanctions, then we will exercise the other options, and the United States will be with Israel. Israel is not alone in this game. This game is Iran versus the world, not just Iran versus Israel. Presenter, Female #1 We know that the leaders are going to try to repair a united front for the TV cameras. But if there is trouble developing behind the scenes, how would we know that? Guest, Male #3 Well, there's not doubt that, I would say, first of all, there is more understandings than there are problems. Because over the years, I would say maybe the past five years, the United States teams and Israeli teams have been working together on all, I would say, covering the whole gamut of contingency plans if and when there will be a need for some sort of joint action. And I'm saying there is much more cooperation than there is misunderstanding or divisions. The divisions and the differences lie when two main sound bites, the deadline and the Red Line, beyond which you know it is clear that this is the point of no return, that Iran is going to go nuclear, and there is the need to exercise other options. And what is the deadline? When should that be exercised? I think these are the two issues that the teams are trying to work out, and I think it will be reflected in the statement that will be issued whether there is an understanding of that. One thing is clear: the message to Iran coming out of this joint meeting and the joint statement should be unequivocally clear, that there are sanctions, but behind those sanctions, there's also a loaded gun. If the sanctions don't work, the gun will be operated. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-022112?start=435 <p>Yemen votes for Saleh's ouster as violence erupts in the south, Palestinian baker held by Israel ends 66-day hunger strike, thousands of Afghans protest Quran-burning at US base, and more.</p> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-022112 Syria, Syrian Civil War, Afghanistan, United States, Palestinians, Jordan, Iran, Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, US-Afghanistan relations, Politics of Afghanistan Presenter, Female #1 After the occupation deployed a unit of the Golani Brigade in Hebron's Old City, the residents' life turned into a nightmare, caused by the repressive and arbitrary measures carried out by members of the unit. Reporter, Male #1 This video, filmed by an international peace activist, shows soldiers from a Golani Brigade unit detaining children heading to Qurtuba School in Hebron's Tel Rumeida. Another video shows soldiers from the same unit surrounding a residential house in Hebron's Old City. Guest, Female #2 (Aida Tah, Resident) The way they look at us scares us. I swear, my child urinated on himself out of fear. Reporter, Male #1 After this unit was deployed to the city eight months ago, the occupation and its settlers escalated their aggression against residents here. Most notable are the brutal raids of homes late at night. Guest, Male #2 (Fahmi Nasser ad-Din, Resident) The other day they broke down the door, you can see it. They broke the locks. They came in violently and put the young men aside and humiliated and beat them. It is very tense here. Reporter, Male #1 These measures inflict a blow to the efforts of governmental and civil organizations that managed to restore life to the Old City, even if only relatively. The occupation authority's goal is to clear the town of its residents, and its attempts to do so is seen through its deployment of this infantry unit that repeatedly assaults the residents, and even local and international peace activists. Guest, Male #3 (Ra'ed Abu Arhilah, Beit Salam) The Golani Brigade came 21 days ago, and since then we've been suffering from this unit in the city of Hebron. It seems they were given the power to assault and violate women and children. I also have a video that shows how many entered some homes in the Old City and assaulted children and women at three in the morning. Guest, Female #3 (Fathiyah Abu Rahila, Resident) They're always raiding our homes and breaking down our doors. They don't even knock or anything. They're stationed on rooftops at night. They open our doors because we can't close them, and still, they throw garbage at our homes and look inside our apartments. Reporter, Male #1 Official sources are concerned about these systematic attacks, and have called on international organizations to put pressure on the Tel Aviv government to withdraw this unit, which holds the elite of the ultra-extremists. An army equipped with various kinds of weapons is facing unarmed citizens who only have patience and perseverance to stay on their land. Duya'a Junaidi, Palestine TV, Hebron. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-021512?start=313 <p>Iran unveils its advances in uranium enrichment, Jordanian teachers on strike take to the street for better pay, survey suggests less than a third of Libyans want democracy, and more.</p> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-021512 Israel, Iran, Strike, Tehran, Iran-Israel relations, Nuclear facilities in Iran, Politics of Israel, Amman, Demographics of Libya, Syrian Civil War Presenter, Female #1 The nationwide general strike may now be behind us, but commuters and hospital patients are feeling the sting from yet another set of sanctions. Joining us now with the details from our Tel Aviv studio is IBA's Erielle Reshef. Reporter, Female #2 (Erielle Reshef, IBA Reporter) Good evening, Erin. Well, nurses at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba and Barzai Medical Center in Ashkelon walked off the job today in protest of what they see as unbearable work conditions. They are now operating on an emergency schedule only, and that has caused a shortage of unparalleled proportions. The hallways at the hospitals are filled with patients seeking care, and conditions are rapidly deteriorating. The nurses say that the overcrowding at both hospitals has topped a staggering 180 percent, and that patients must wait hours for essential treatment. They claim that every department is at least five nurses short, and are now demanding that wards be added to cope with the influx. The nurses claim that they are unable to properly serve their patients under the current circumstances, including some with life-threatening illnesses. They say that they are simply fed up with the reoccurring problem, and vow to maintain their work actions until their demands are met. Reporter, Female #2 And now, Erin, let's turn to the Israel railways dispute. Employees have officially returned to work today, but train operations were delayed at the Herzliya terminal after an unconnected suicide attempt. The workers' union staged sanctions yesterday in defiance of a court order that required them to go back to work. In protest, Gila Edri, the chairman of the workers' committee, showed up hours late to the National Labor Court hearing on the issue. This prompted the court to hold union leaders in contempt, and to slap them with heavy fines. The Labor Court also renewed its injunction against the wildcat strike, but not before the work stoppage wreaked havoc on the country's rail system. The Israel Railways Union is protesting management's decision to privatize services in the industry. But in an apparent punitive measure for the union's behavior, the Finance Ministry is now saying that it will consider outsourcing even more of the railway's services. Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz and Histadrut chairman Ofer Eini are slated to hold talks tomorrow to discuss the grievances. But for their part, the workers' union says that it will resume the strike if its complaints aren't adequately addressed. Reporter, Female #2 And one more note, Erin. 400 of the nation's teachers working on partial contracts will now launch their own strike this evening. They're demanding additional pay and benefits. So just days after that crippling strike, it looks like there are still plenty of unresolved work disputes. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-021412?start=360 The only power plant in the Gaza Strip has stopped generating electricity because of a lack of fuel, Press TV reports. Palestinian officials blame the Israeli blockade for the crisis, and urged Egypt to provide the area with the fuel needed to restart the station. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-021412 Bahrain Uprising, Palestinians, Manama, Pearl Roundabout, Bahrain, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Gaza, Yemen Uprising, Syrian Civil War The only power plant in the Gaza Strip has stopped generating electricity because of a lack of fuel. Palestinian officials blame the Israeli blockade for the crisis, and they've urged Egypt to provide the impoverished area with the fuel needed to restart the station. Electricity supplies coming directly from Israel and Egypt only cover 35 percent of the people's needs in the coastal enclave. Tel Aviv has kept Gaza under siege since 2007. The blockade has led to frequent blackouts throughout the territory, and shortages of basic supplies, such as food and medicine. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-020112?start=1304 <p>Islamists clash with anti-military protesters in Egypt, Kuwait marred by violence on election eve, Pakistan rejects NATO report on links to Afghan Taliban, and more.</p> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-020112 Benjamin Netanyahu, Hunger strike, Ban Ki-moon, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinians, Muslim Brotherhood, Egyptian Parliamentary Election 2011-2012, Football in Egypt, Bahrain Uprising, Iranian Revolution To the surprise of no one, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerged victorious in yesterday's Likud party leadership contest. Net won by a comfortable three-to-one margin, winning 75 percent of the vote against his right-wing rival, Moshe Feiglin. The result followed a tense day of voting and a relatively disappointing turnout. Only about 50 percent of the 125,000 registered party members actually showed up to cast their ballots, although this was more than the last time the primary was held. Declaring a victory at a celebration in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu said that the real Likud had won. Netanyahu also told the general elections are still a ways off and there were challenges to overcome in the meantime. This was the fifth time that Netanyahu has won a Likud leadership contest http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-012012?start=992 <p>Five unemployed protestors set themselves alight in Morocco, 19 killed as Syrians demonstrate for the "Detainees of the Revolution," France suspends Afghan mission after deadly attack on troops, and more.</p> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-012012 Friday prayers, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Youth, Palestinians, Iran, Israel, Israel Defense Forces, United Nations, Saudi Arabia, Rabat We open with a lightning 24 hour visit to Israel by the Chairman of the Joint US Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey. The top military leader was greeted at an official ceremony at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv this morning and later held talks with Minister of Defense Ehud Barack and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz. Topping the agenda were discussions on the nuclear threat posed by Iran and international efforts to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Dempsey went on to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who just returned from his own visit in the Netherlands and President Simon Peres here in Jerusalem. IBA TV, Israel http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-120811?start=678 Protestors reject Yemen's new government, viewing it as "partnership with killers," Iran displays downed US drone, Israeli air strike kills two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and more.<br /> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-120811 Israel, Protest, Iran, Air strike, Israel Defense Forces, Drone, Syria, US-Iran relations, Yemen Uprising, Pakistan The running battle over the defense budget intensified today as Minister of Defense Ehud Barak told the Knesset finance committee that he will not allow a situation where the military is inadequately prepared because treasury officials have not given their approval. Speaking to a Knesset Finance Ministry session convened in Tel Aviv Barak to discuss the defense budget, Barak insisted that every shekel given to the army is accounted for and that all expenses are transparent. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110311?start=650 <p>Pro-democracy activists in Bahrain stage "Flood Manama 3", "Freedom Waves" flotilla sets sail to besieged Gaza, Libya continues to face medical shortages, and more.</p> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110311 Israel, Iran, Protest, Military strike, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Libya, Nuclear program of Iran, Gaza, Israel Defense Forces, Civilian casualties Presenter, Male # 1 Israel conducted military maneuvers in Tel Aviv, simulating ways to deal with a nuclear attack in the center of the country. The Israeli army said the maneuvers were scheduled a while ago. Presenter, Female # 1 Israel holds a number of such maneuvers every year. However, this exercise coincides with rising speculation over the possibility of Israel launching strikes against Iran. The Israeli army denied a link between the current exercises and the issue. Reporter, Male # 2 The Israeli army says these are yearly exercises meant to train civil defense teams to keep up with Israel's response to any attacks, with both traditional and non-traditional weapons. And even though these exercises are customary, observers of Israeli army affairs linked the maneuvers to the growing internal speculations about the possibility of directing a preventative strike against Iranian nuclear sites. According to leaks by the Israeli media, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to convince leaders of his government to allow a military strike against the Iranian nuclear program, under the pretext that it plans to produce nuclear weapons. A media report indicates that Netanyahu is working with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak to gain the support of skeptic members of his government who oppose attacking Iranian nuclear sites. Successive developments revealed that Israel will be ready to strike if it increases its military maneuvers across different parts of the country and maintains its missiles in a state of complete alert. This was clear yesterday when Israel test-fired a self-propelled ballistic Jericho missile that has a 6,000 kilometer range and is capable of holding nuclear warheads. And not only did Israel make preparations within its borders, it also used its military warplanes for a drill with Italian warplanes over the island of Sardinia last week, as confirmed by Israeli military leaders. One Israeli pilot said the training provided Israeli military airplanes a simulation of long-range missions. Meanwhile, a poll conduced by Ha'aretz newspaper revealed that 41 percent of Israelis support an Israeli military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, while 39 percent oppose the strike. Fifty-two percent of Israelis said they are relying on Netanyahu to solve the Iranian issue while 37 percent said the opposite. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102511?start=684 <p>Saleh's security forces kill 10 Yemenis demanding the president's ouster, general strike continues in Dara'a as Syrian regime is accused of using hospitals for torture, meet Tunisia's victorious Ennahda party, and more.</p> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102511 Muammar Gaddafi , Israel, Libya, Yemen Uprising, Syrian Civil War, Tunisian revolution, Ennahda, Tunisia, Palestinian state, Saif al-Islam Presenter, Male #1 The Israeli security cabinet unanimously approved a deal to swap prisoners with Egypt. This news comes after Cairo reached a final agreement with Washington and Tel Aviv to exchange Israeli spy Ilan Grapel for 25 Egyptian prisoners held by Tel Aviv, including three children. Israeli sources said the deal will be completed next Thursday. Grapel was accused of conducting intelligence surveillance for a foreign state as well as inciting protestors to vandalize public property and government institutions. Meanwhile, the Egyptian public welcomed the deal and expressed joy while also urging caution in dealing with the Israeli side. Reporter, Male #2 For the second time in less than ten days, the Egyptian negotiator was able to complete a prisoner swap deal with the Israelis. Egypt agreed to swap 25 Egyptian prisoners, including three children, for Israeli spy Ilan Grapel, who was arrested by security agencies during the January 25 incidents. Guest, Male #4 The deal is a victory for the Egyptians. People had expressed doubt about this deal, saying that Egypt's position was weak. However, this deal shows that we still have the leadership. Guest, Male #5 We don't care about this Israeli spy. What is important is freeing the Egyptian prisoners held by Israel. Reporter, Male #2 The Egyptian spy, who carried out surveillance on behalf of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, traveled to several areas in Egypt to stir internal strife and conflict among the Egyptian people. Guest, Male #6 He might have gathered some intelligence information on us. We need to exercise caution in dealing with this issue. Guest, Male #7 We demand the release of all Egyptian prisoners held in Israel in exchange for this Israeli prisoner held by us. Reporter, Male #2 The Israeli prime minister's office issued a statement announcing that the Israeli government approved the prisoner swap deal. The office added that the government's advisor will arrive today in Cairo to finalize the deal with Egyptian authorities. Guest, Male #8 It's a successful deal. From a national and a humanitarian perspective, Egyptian prisoners shouldn't be left behind bars especially if they are held in Israeli jails. Reporter, Male #2 This is how Egypt is looking out for its citizens' interests inside and outside the country. With this, Egyptian citizens will feel they are now being treated differently compared to before. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101411?start=516 <p>Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike continues as details of prisoner exchange with Israel emerge, UN warns of civil war in Syria on the 'Friday of the Free Army', and rights group calls on Saudi Arabia to halt arbitrary arrests.</p> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101411 Palestinian prisoners in Israel, Israel, Human rights, Prisoner exchange, Palestinians, Gilad Shalit, Protest, United Nations, Hunger strike, Yitzhak Rabin Conditions of the Shalit deal served as the catalyst for the defacing of the memorial for slain Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in Tel Aviv over night. A suspect was apprehended after security cameras captured him in the act. He was released to house arrest after undergoing questioning by police. Footage revealed the young man pouring white pain on the monument where he then spray painted the words "price tag" and "free Yigal Amir," who was convicted of assassinating Rabin. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101111?start=407 Israeli troops have attacked Palestinians holding a hunger strike outside the Ofur prison in the occupied West Bank. The protestors are angry about the conditions under which Palestinians are held at Ofur prison and other Israeli detention facilities. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101111 Israel, Human rights, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Strike, Labor dispute, Homs, West Bank, Bashar al-Assad, Palestinians Israeli troops have attacked Palestinians holding a hunger strike outside the Ofur prison in the occupied West Bank. The protestors are angry about the conditions under which Palestinians are held at Ofur prison and other Israeli detention facilities. They say Israel abuses the inmates. Ofur prison holds hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. NGOs have frequently accused Tel Aviv of human rights abuses in the prison and elsewhere. They say Palestinian children are also held there. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100311?start=1118 Yemeni protestors, scholars denounce state clerics' Fatwa, Bahraini court sentences 36 additional protestors to prison, Libya revolutionaries launch fresh assault on Sirte as post-Gaddafi Cabinet takes shape, and more.<br /> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100311 Israel, Protest, Middle East Peace Process, Jerusalem, Yemen Uprising, Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Syrian Civil War, Bahrain Uprising, 2011 Libyan Uprising Remnants of the tent protests were eradicated today as Tel Aviv municipal workers flanked by police evacuated the remaining tents at the original encampment on Rothschild Boulevard. It was a pretty emotional and tense scene today as authorities cleared what was once the epicenter of the tent protest movement. Three other Tel Aviv tent cities were cleared earlier this morning on Nordau and Ben-Gurion Boulevards and in Levinsky Park where two people were detained for causing disturbances. Today, the Tel Aviv district court rejected an urgent request by about 16 Rothschild protestors, most of them homeless, to delay the evacuation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092211?start=439 <p>Syrian forces kill 16 civilians as ambush claims the lives of five security personnel, Obama's UN speech outrages Palestinians in Ramallah, French court fines two women defying the ban on the niqab, and more.</p> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092211 Barack Obama, Libya, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Muammar Gaddafi , Islam, Palestinians, Tripoli, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Niqāb, Palestinian state Presenter, Female #1 Hundreds of Palestinians staged a protest rally in the West Bank city of Ramallah, condemning US President Barack Obama's speech before the UN General Assembly on the recognition of the sate of Palestine. The Palestinians said that Obama has surpassed all US presidents in favoring the Israeli occupation entity. Reporter, Male #1 The Palestinians tuned in to Obama's speech, knowing that he would break his promises. In Tel Aviv, the speech received a warm welcome. In his speech before the UN, Obama has reversed his slogans announced in Cairo upon ascending to power. He failed to mention the settlements or the Palestinian state borders. Instead, he portrayed Tel Aviv as a peaceful entity surrounded by enemies. According to some Palestinians, in his speech Obama surpassed all of his predecessors in favoring Tel Aviv. Guest, Female #2 (Layla Ghanam, Governor of Ramallah and al-Beirah) The true face of the US, its policy, and its presidents has always been known to us. So this speech was not a disappointment to the Palestinians. Reporter, Male #1 Not far from the memorial of Yasser Arafat, hundreds of Palestinians staged an angry rally denouncing Obama's speech before the UN. After Obama?s speech, anti-US sentiment grew in the Palestinian street, spreading from the majority of Palestinians to the entire population, including those who were quietly betting on a US role in the peace process. Guest, Male #2 We as a teacher's union, along with other guilds, strongly reject Obama's speech. It was a bad speech for the Palestinians. Reporter, Male #1 The Palestinians have sent a message to the Arab nations which reads: In light of the Islamic awakening, on Friday, Arab squares are to be turned into fronts against the US policy in the region. Guest, Male #3 We plead to the Arab and Islamic public and the free world to say: No to US arrogance and double-standard policy, and no to Obama's political hypocrisy. God wiling, we will continue pushing ahead, along with our political leadership, until we achieve our dream of establishing our independent Palestinian state, with Jerusalem as its capital. Reporter, Male #1 Anyone expecting honey from Obama has received poison instead. Obama pulled off the mask and exposed the "ugly" face of the US administration. He didn't equate the victim and the executor. Instead, he brought justice to the executor and heinously opened fire at the victim. This is the "change" that Obama talked about in Cairo upon ascending to power. Faris Sarafandi, Alalam, occupied Ramallah. Presenter, Female #1 The Hamas movement said that US President Barack Obama's speech before the UN reflects Washington's complete bias toward the Israeli occupation entity. Hamas's spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri called for the adoption of a national Palestinian strategy based on self reliance and on Arab and Muslim roots. Abu Zuhri also called on the Arab and Islamic people to mount pressure on their rulers to reduce the US role in the region due to their hostile policy against the Palestinian and Arab interests and due to their absolute support of the Israeli occupation. Dozens of pro-Palestinian political activists held a protest rally in front of the British government headquarters in the capital London. The protestors expressed support for UN recognition of the state of Palestine. In a message submitted to British Prime Minister David Cameron, activists called on the British government to vote in favor of recognizing the Palestinian state, and described London's position as "confusing." In addition, activists said that the time has come for the Palestinians to launch their bid, following 20 years of Israeli procrastination and unproductive talks. On the other side of the street, several supporters of the Israeli entity demonstrated against the bid. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091611?start=1021 Jordanians in the capital Amman's district of Rabia protested, demanding the cancelation of the peace treaty with the Israeli entity. The demonstrators tried to break the security cordon surrounding the Israeli embassy after clashing with security forces. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091611 Friday prayers, Syria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Yemen Uprising, Saudi Arabia, Palestinian National Authority Presenter, Female # 1 Jordanians in the capital Amman's district of Rabia protested, demanding the cancelation of the peace treaty with the Israeli entity. The demonstrators tried to break the security cordon surrounding the Israeli embassy after clashing with security forces. Reporter, Male # 1 In the season of Islamic awakening: truth is born and the people's will shines to change the headlines, and of course, among those issues are the relations between the Israeli occupation entity and some Arab regimes. The beginning was similar in Cairo; the birth of a new Islamic awakening from the womb of current events and political repression. Then, the liberation of Egypt's sky from the Israeli flag began. And from Cairo to Amman, Jordan's capital, popular will was uninterrupted as the roar of popular anger reverberated to demand the departure of the occupation's ambassador from Jordan. The protests that started with the demand for change transformed Amman's streets into a platform to call for liberation. The liberation of the homeland from the presence of the Israeli occupation entity's embassy. Jordanians had a date with the revolution and intended to define their true goal. Guest, Male #2 The Jordanian people came to demand an end to the Wadi Araba treaty. They came to demand an end to the relations between the Jordanian government and the Zionist entity. The masses are leading this demand and we confirm our right to resist the occupation and our right to remove the enemy from our land. We have the right to reject its embassy and reject all diplomatic, economic and cultural ties with it. Reporter, Male # 1 The demonstrations illustrated the features of this season and highlighted its headlines and eventual implications. The protests in the al-Rabia area in the capital Amman resulted from genuine pain. The protestors chanted for the cancelation of the peace treaty with the Israeli entity, known as the Wadi Araba, and called for an end to ties with the entity. They also demanded its ambassador be expelled and an end to the normalization policy. Angry demonstrators chanted for the death of Israel and the US. In addition, they burned the Israeli flag. Some protestors tried to break the security cordon surrounding the Israeli embassy and breached the checkpoints but the heavily deployed security forces prevented the protestors, igniting sporadic clashes. The number of demonstrators grew after evening prayers when worshippers left the Kalouti Mosque located near Tel Aviv's embassy. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091511?start=1273 Israel's foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman has said Tel Aviv may back the Kurdish terrorist group PKK against Turkey, reports Press TV, causing alarm across the region. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091511 Israel, Protest, Palestinian state, Veto, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Yemen Uprising, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Israeli settlement, Bedouin, Mahmoud Abbas The Israeli foreign minister's recent threats against Turkey have caused alarm across the region. Avigdor Lieberman has said Tel Aviv may back the terrorist group PKK against Ankara. The recent deterioration in the relations between Turkey and Israel let to the right-wing Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman telling a newspaper that he had planned meetings ion Europe with PKK leaders to discuss ways of cooperating against Turkey. The PKK, which stands for the Kurdistan Workers' Party is a left-wing militant group listed by much of the international community as a terrorist organization and which engages in armed conflict against the Turkish state for autonomy in the country's southeast.