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HEADLINES:
1. 'HE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP ANYBODY'
2. PA: WE CONDEMN 'WHITE SUPREMACIST TERROR ATTACK' IN PITTSBURGH
3. SYNAGOGUE SHOOTER IDENTIFIED AS 46 YEAR-OLD ROBERT BOWERS
4. DUD ROCKET FOUND IN SCHOOL IN GAZA AREA
5. FIRST VICTIM IN PITTSBURGH SHOOTING NAMED
6. 11 KILLED IN PENNSYLVANIA SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING
7. WATCH: NETANYAHU MAKES SECRET TRIP OVERSEAS
8. 30 ROCKETS HIT ISRAEL ON FRIDAY NIGHT


1. 'HE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP ANYBODY'
by Guy Cohen, Arutz Sheva Staff

Steven Halle, nephew of Dan Stein, 71, who was murdered in the shooting at the Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday, described his uncle to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, remembering him as a kind soul always willing to lend hand.

"He was always willing to help anybody," Halle said. "He was somebody that everybody liked, very dry sense of humor and recently had a grandson who loved him."

"This is going to be a horrible loss for the baby growing up without a grandfather," said Halle, 55, of Pittsburgh's Regent Square neighborhood. "We're still trying to get everything together with my aunt and my cousins. It's really hard right now."

"He was very active and he did everything," Halle said. "He was there every Saturday for services."

Members of Stein's family said that he had come to the synagogue for Shabbat-morning prayers at the Tree of Life synagogue. When they heard about the shooting and couldn't reach Stein, they understood that he had been murdered.

"I think everybody was in a fog today," Halle said. "Everybody and their families are going to pull together and get through this. It's a tragedy. Nobody wants this to happen."

The names of the rest of the murder victims will be publicized at 3 pm.

Aside from those murdered, another 6 people were wounded in the massacre. Two of the victims, a 70 year old man and a 40 year old policeman, were seriously wounded. The condition of three others - a 61 year old woman, 55 year old man, and 27 year old policeman, are stable. Another policeman was lightly wounded and has already been released from the hospital.


2. PA: WE CONDEMN 'WHITE SUPREMACIST TERROR ATTACK' IN PITTSBURGH
by Arutz Sheva Staff

The Palestinian Authority condemned the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting in which 11 were murdered and another 6 wounded, calling it a "terrorist attack" in the name of a "moldy structural fascist doctrine" based on white supremacy.

In a statement sent to Arutz Sheva, the PA's "Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants" said that it "condemns the terrorist attack on a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that killed a number of American Jewish citizens and some policemen."

"The Ministry condemns the targeting of places of worship by these terrorists who carry a moldy structural fascist doctrine based on the supremacy and dominance of the white race. This type of terrorism is the most dangerous because it exists within society and targets anyone who disagrees with it in form, race, religion or approach," the statement said.

"The Ministry affirms our solidarity with the American people who are constantly exposed to this terrorist phenomenon and our condolences to bereaved families. This terrorism must be called by its name and must be condemned regardless of its form."

"The Ministry condemns terrorism in all its forms and warns again against the dangers and consequences of a culture of hatred, extremism, racism, denial of the other and colonialism, and calls on international officials, leaders, civil society organizations and public opinion makers to intensify and coordinate efforts in the face of terrorism and its organizations and sources and full bias towards peace and civil peace and culture," the statement concluded.


3. SYNAGOGUE SHOOTER IDENTIFIED AS 46 YEAR-OLD ROBERT BOWERS
by Tzvi Lev

The man responsible for Saturday's grisly shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue has been identified as 46-year-old Robert Bowers.

Bowers reportedly yelled "All Jews must die" during the attack. Before entering the synagogue, Bowers tweeted that "I can't wait while my people are getting slaughtered....I'm going in". Bower's social media was rife with anti-Semitic comments.

Over 80 people were in the building during the shooting, which happened during a Jewish circumcision ceremony. Eleven people were killed and three police officers were injured. Bowers later surrendered to law enforcement.

The attack was condemned by President Trump, who tweeted that he is "Watching the events unfolding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Law enforcement on the scene. People in the Squirrel Hill area should remain sheltered. Looks like multiple fatalities. Beware of active shooter. God Bless All!"

Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett condemned Saturday's grisly shooting, tweeting that "The State of Israel and the Israeli government received with shock and pain the reports of the terrible attack on the Jewish community in Pittsburgh. We anxiously follow the reports and pray that the event will end soon."

"At the same time, I have now instructed the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs to prepare to assist the community in every possible way. Our hearts are with the families of those killed and injured. May the memory of the murdered be blessed. "



4. DUD ROCKET FOUND IN SCHOOL IN GAZA AREA
by Mordechai Sones

An unexploded rocket from Gaza was identified this morning near the classrooms of a Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council school.

Students in classrooms adjacent to the place where the dud was found were evacuated and a police sapper was summoned to the scene.

At least 40 rockets and mortar shells were launched during Shabbat from Gaza towards Sderot and the communities surrounding Gaza.

About 10 of the rockets were intercepted by Iron Dome. In response, the IDF attacked some 80 terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip, including a four-story building used by Hamas's security headquarters and a tunnel.

The Chief of Staff convened an assessment meeting at the Kirya tonight, attended by senior IDF and Shin Bet officials.

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5. FIRST VICTIM IN PITTSBURGH SHOOTING NAMED
by Arutz Sheva Staff

The name of one of the victims in the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in the city of Pittsburgh was released: Dan Stein, 71.

The US Justice Department filed an indictment against Robert Bowers, who shot dead 11 worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

The indictment includes 29 counts, including murder, the use of firearms and the execution of a hate crime. The death toll in the massacre is 11 with 6 others wounded, two of them critically.

US President Donald Trump ordered the US flags to be lowered at half mast following the shooting.


6. 11 KILLED IN PENNSYLVANIA SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING
by Tzvi Lev

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At least 11 people were killed after a gunman opened fire at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue. According to the report, the gunman yelled "All these Jews need to die".

The gunman has been preliminarily identified as 46-year-old Robert Bowers. The shooting reportedly happened during a circumcision ceremony and over 12 people were shot. 80 people were in the Synagogue during the shooting. Bauer also shot three police officers.

Tree of Life Congregation was founded more than 150 years ago and joined with the newer Or L'Simcha Congregation about 5 years ago to form the Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha Synagogue affiliated with the Conservative Movement.

The attack was condemned by President Trump, who tweeted that he is "Watching the events unfolding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Law enforcement on the scene. People in the Squirrel Hill area should remain sheltered. Looks like multiple fatalities. Beware of active shooter. God Bless All!"

Trump later said during a rally on Indianapolis that "There must be no tolerance for anti-Semitism in America or for any form of religious or racial hatred or prejudice"

"We are praying for the families of the victims and our hearts go out to the wounded law enforcement officers in Pittsburgh."

"I was heartbroken and appalled by the murderous attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue today," said Prime Minister Netanyahu.

"The entire people of Israel grieve with the families of the dead. We stand together with the Jewish community of Pittsburgh. We stand together with the American people in the face of this horrendous antisemitic brutality and we all pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded."

Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett condemned Saturday's grisly shooting, tweeting that "The State of Israel and the Israeli government received with shock and pain the reports of the terrible attack on the Jewish community in Pittsburgh. We anxiously follow the reports and pray that the event will end soon."

"At the same time, I have now instructed the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs to prepare to assist the community in every possible way. Our hearts are with the families of those killed and injured. May the memory of the murdered be blessed. "

Israeli officials say that Prime Minister Netanyahu is closely following the situation in Pittsburgh. The shooting was also condemned by Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog.

"A terrible massacre during the Shabbat service at the Etz Hayyim Synagogue in Pittsburgh," said Herzog. "We at the Jewish Agency are sore and distressed by the disaster of the warm Jewish community of Pittsburgh. The Jewish Agency is ready to assist in any way to the Jewish community in Pittsburgh and expresses its deep sorrow over the loss of life and the injury to the wounded."

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7. WATCH: NETANYAHU MAKES SECRET TRIP OVERSEAS
by Tzvi Lev

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife held an official visit to Oman on Friday. This is Netanyahu's first official visit to Oman since 1996.

The Prime Minister was invited to visit by Sultan Qaboos bin Said, ruler of Oman, after lengthy negotiations between the two countries.

Together with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife, Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife attended the visit of Mossad Director Yossi Cohen, National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabat, Foreign Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem, Chief of Staff Yoav Horowitz and Military Secretary Brigadier General Avi Balot.

"I returned to Israel today after an official visit to Oman, where I met with Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the ruler of Oman. My wife and I were invited to visit by Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the ruler of Oman, after long negotiations between the two countries, the first since 1996," said Netanyahu.

"The visit is a significant step in implementing the policy that is designed to strengthen ties with the countries of the region while leveraging Israel's advantages in security, technology and the economy. "


8. 30 ROCKETS HIT ISRAEL ON FRIDAY NIGHT
by Tzvi Lev

30 rockets hit Israel on Friday night in the latest escalation between the Gaza-based terror groups and Jewish State.

6 Israelis in Sderot were lightly wounded and were evacuated to Ashkelon's Barzilai Hospital.

Israeli warplanes attacked over 80 targets in Gaza following the rocket onslaught. After the escalation, IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot met with Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman to consult over how to proceed.

The vast majority of the missiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.

"The Aerial Defense array is widely prepared for ongoing days and for a wide range of scenarios. Last night, we operated our systems to prevent many rockets from the Gaza Strip to hit Israel. All of the threats that were aimed at populated areas were fully and successfully intercepted. The rest of the threats fell in open areas," said Commanding officer of Iron dome's 947th Battalion, Lt. Col Nir.

"We are prepared every day of the year, whether it be day or night," added Major Elad, who is the deputy commanding officer of the 947th Battalion.

Major Elad
IDF Spokesperson's Unit
"During the last few weeks we have had to be more alert than usual, and so there is no distinction between the regular week and the weekend. We are always at the same level of readiness and vigilance. The soldiers in the Interception Management Center and the soldiers in the field at the launching sites are all at a very high level of readiness and vigilance," continued Major Elad.

"There is nothing that can surprise us, we prepare our forces to be ready and to respond very quickly under incredibly short time constraints. Although the teams in the field are young, they are a very experienced group and are alert and ready and know how to respond to any threat. We execute our mission with great passion and vigilance. We are ready to defend the citizens of Israel at any time and in any place."

Lieutenant Colonel Nir
IDF Spokesperson's Unit





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