Israeli security officials have about 70 warnings of possible Palestinian attacks during the Purim Jewish holiday, of which 15 are regarded as specific threats, Israel Radio reported today.

“ABBAS is Jewish, Abbas is Jewish,” chanted 41,000 delirious Israelis after the Bnei Sakhnin midfielder had equalised against Ireland at the Ramat Gan Stadium. The irony of it all wasn’t lost on any of them.