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In the aftermath of a major incident involving a camouflaged Turkish ship headed for an Israeli blockade in Gaza waters, a purge of Jews has begun in Europe as the outrage grows among pro-Jihadist groups that dominate many governments in the EU. An Israeli armed naval boat, right, escorts a ship from the Gaza-bound flotilla, center, with Israeli troops on board into the port of Ashdod, Israel, Monday, May 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit). Astute Blogger reports, It is being reported that in their bloodthirsty search for vengeance after the interception of the "aid flotilla" to Hamastan, any Jew is...

Jerusalem In The Snow J'lem roads gradually reopen; schools closed in W. Bank, North Jerusalem residents taking advantage of the snow in the capital Tuesday morning. (Photo: Lior Mizrahi / Baubau)Authorities were considering closing part of the Ayalon freeway Tuesday evening as the water level in the Ayalon River rose to within half a meter of the road level, threatening floods. Meanwhile, roads to Jerusalem reopened Tuesday afternoon after heavy snow brought the capital to a halt earlier in the day, with schools shut in the city and the surrounding area after some 20 cm fell overnight. The storm is...

Feb. 25, 2003 Crew of stricken Turkish vessel rescued A Turkish vessel, that had sought safety off from the winter storm that has buffeted Israel in the last 24 hours, broke anchor Tuesday and began to sink. The boat's 10 crewmembers were rescued after abandoning the vessel and taking to lifeboats to await rescue. An IDF helicopter, a tugboat from the Ashkelon harbor and a vessel that was in the area participated in the rescue of the sailors from the Kamal Okan. However, rescue efforts encountered difficulties due to the heavy seas and storms. The Israeli rescue service Magen David...