Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on Khader Adnan; political correspondent Tal Schneider on Knesset theatrics; and legal reporter Jeremy Sharon on a very polite US Speaker McCarthy
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal are slated to depart on Thursday to England to represent the State of Israel at the coronation of the King of Britain, King Charles III, alongside leaders from countries around the world. On Friday, the president will participate in a reception hosted by King Charles III at
Australia will ban recreational vaping and introduce minimum quality standards for vapes, BBC News reported. Vapes will also be available only in pharmacies, the site added. Australia already requires a prescription for nicotine vapes, but the products are still available on the black market. According to Australian Health Minister Mark Butler, electronic cigarettes, also called
Singer Keren Peles has responded to a letter sent to her by Gush Etzion Regional Council head Shlomo Ne’eman, in which he cites the embarrassment experienced by the residents of Gush Etzion in light of her participation in the protest that alluded to “The Handmaid”s Tale,” which took place ahead of her scheduled Gush performance.
American-Jewish businessman David Hager, a board member of the Friends of Netzach Yehuda association and a co-founder of the Nahal Haredi battalion, has been awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. President Isaac Herzog spoke with Hager and informed him of the award for his important work in promoting the integration of haredi Jews into the
The widow of senior Islamic Jihad terrorist Khader Adnan, who died Tuesday morning, said the family does not seek revenge. Adnan died following a three-month hunger strike. Following his death, three rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israeli territory. “We do not seek revenge, and we do not wish that missiles be fired and that
More than 20 years in the making, the imposing facility in downtown Jerusalem will start with a photo exhibit, as works continue on the high-tech museum elements
With court case behind them, mayor meets with museum co-chair Larry Mizel and will soon tour facility; city culture official to work directly with museum
A 26-year-old Bedouin Arab was arrested near Ashkelon for speeding – and found to be driving even though his license had been suspended. The arrest took place during as police were operating to enforce traffic laws in southern Israel, when officers on duty ordered the Bedouin, who had been driving at a speed of 135
Later this month, in the framework of its 68th annual Board of Trustees meetings and marking the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel, Bar-Ilan University will award an honorary doctorate to Lieutenant General (res.) Aviv Kochavi, 22nd Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. Bar-Ilan University President Prof. Arie Zaban lauded
FM Safadi says Arab envoys discussed Syria’s humanitarian needs, especially post-earthquake, plus drug smuggling and refugee crisis; won’t comment on possible return to Arab League
The investigation of the monthly Causeur signed by the courageous Céline Pina makes you jump, a shiver in the back. “The migration agreements signed with Morocco and Turkey and the extreme benevolence towards the most radical Muslim populations fuel the political clientelism of the left in Belgium”, says Causeur. “This opens up a demographic bomb
Q. Who was the author of Yigdal? A. It is one of many poetical renderings of Maimonides” 13 Principles, popular because of the clarity of its language and its easy rhythm and rhyme. There is scholarly debate as to the author. Some see in the last line a signature, “Yechi”el b”Rav Baruch”, whoever that happened
Tanya/ Iggeres Ha”Kodesh – The Holy Epistle, Epistle 5, Class 8 tanyaonline.com/?p=1931 ____ The above enables one to understand the statement of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, of blessed memory, that there are two kinds of souls among Jews: וּבָזֶה יוּבַן מַה שֶׁאָמַר הָאֲרִיזַ”ל, שֶׁיֵּשׁ ב’ מִינֵי נְשָׁמוֹת בְּיִשְׂרָאֵל – the souls of Torah scholars, who engage
The Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) on Tuesday announced a revamp of its Business Administration curriculum in its International School in English. The current Business Administration curriculum is modeled on programs developed in leading universities around the world and combines studies in management and marketing with a background in technology. The curriculum incorporates both lectures
Sources in Gaza responded Tuesday morning to the death of a hunger-striking Islamic Jihad terrorist in prison, Kikar Hashabbat reported. Terrorist Khader Adnan, one of the senior leaders of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Judea and Samaria, was found early Tuesday morning unconscious in his cell at the Nitzan Prison, and was pronounced dead
Finance Committee chairman MK Moshe Gafni (United Torah Judaism) responded Tuesday morning to a notice from the Tnuva dairy company that it will raise the price of dairy products which are not price-controlled. “We in the committee are busy with the State Budget, but all around, the storm is raging,” Gafni said during a Knesset
Jeremy Gordin, one of South Africa”s most prominent journalists, wrote repeatedly in recent months about burglaries at his family”s Johannesburg home. In a weekly column, he expressed dismay at the rampant levels of crime, growing urban decay and regular power outages endured by South Africans as a result of mismanagement and corruption. In one &mdash
Jonathan Greenblatt doubles down on assertion anti-Zionism is antisemitism, accuses NY Times of attacking Hasidic Jews, but avoids any mention of Trump and his extremist supporters
New York-based traditionalist sect says AI chatbots and ChatGPT in particular are open to limitless abominations
Jewish star wins Genesis Prize, will donate $1 million award to groups protecting environment, promoting women’s health, combating disinformation, aiding people of Ukraine
A showdown between Israel”s Government and High Court of Justice on 1 May concerning the demolition and evacuation of an illegal Bedouin encampment-cum-village – Khan al-Ahmar – threatens to shred the implementation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution and cause an international uproar. Three judges of the High Court of Justice on 24 May
Government ministers have sent a message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanding that the route of the traditional “Flag March” on Jerusalem Day remain unchanged, Israel Hayom reported. There are currently no security warnings regarding the upcoming march, diplomatic sources have said. The Flag March takes marchers along the length of Jerusalem, marking the
MK Avigdor Liberman, who heads the Yisrael Beytenu party, called the negotiations on judicial reform a “grave mistake” and urged the opposition parties involved in them to cease talks immediately. “The continued talks in the President’s Residence and the pretend games between the coalition and opposition are a grave mistake,” Liberman tweeted. “Unfortunately, [MK Yair]
Military launches manhunt following shooting attack near Avnei Hefetz that reportedly targeted at least three cars
Resident of Ma’ale Iron rushed to hospital in critical condition, but doctors unable to save him; shooting comes hours after crime world figure dies in car explosion
Every time there”s a leftist rally against democratic judicial reform, the media amplifies it as loudly as possible. But when there”s a conservative rally in support of it, there”s media silence. The “March of the Million” near the Knesset in Jerusalem on Thursday evening may not have hit its target (organizers say 600,000 attended police
* Translation by Yehoshua Siskin Much excitement has surrounded *Emunah Cohen* and *Neta Lax*, the two fresh winners of the annual International Bible Quiz. Yesterday I interviewed them and heard their story. It turns out that they studied long hours together and were confident they would be the leading competitors. *”We planned on winning together,”*
Israel readies for escalation after Khader Adnan found dead; 3 projectiles fired from Gaza, no injuries; Islamic Jihad says his death is ‘lesson for generations’
The short life of Anne Frank has inspired generations of filmmakers and television producers. The list of past productions range from “The Diary of Anne Frank” (1959), whose director George Stevens witnessed Nazi occupation as a U.S. army officer, to the Academy Award-winning documentary “Anne Frank Remembered” &mdash featuring the only known footage of Anne
Terrorists operating in northwestern Samaria opened fire on multiple Israeli civilian vehicles Tuesday morning. The attack took place just outside of the Israeli town of Avnei Hefetz, southeast of Tulkarem. One targeted car was damaged in the attack, and the female driver treated for shock. Several other cars were targeted, and at least one more
Turkey on Monday released new details about its operation to eliminate the leader of the Islamic State organization in Syria, saying he died by setting off a suicide vest to avoid being detained, AFP reported. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Sunday during a TV interview that Turkey had eliminated Abu al-Qurayshi. Turkey’s Anadolu state
The pioneering linguist and left-wing activist Noam Chomsky, the longtime Bard College president Leon Botstein, the filmmaker Woody Allen, and a former Israeli prime minister are among the Jewish names listed in a newly uncovered private calendar for the disgraced financier and child sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein. Some of the names had previously been linked
Democratic former state senator Anna Kaplan to challenge Republican incumbent who has been ostracized for his massive lies, including about his Jewish background
Woody Allen, longtime Bard College president Leon Botstein also met with disgraced financier, although there is no evidence of any misdeeds on their part
Sheba Medical Center, Israel”s largest hospital, on Monday honored American immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci with the “Sheba Champion of Global Health Award”, i24NEWS reports. The award recognized Fauci’s work as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and his contribution to the COVID-19 response. Fauci played an important role during the pandemic
Police in Berlin announced a ban on Palestinian Arab terrorist flags and violent statements against Israel during Monday”s May Day demonstrations, JNS reports. The move followed a march which took place in the city during Passover, and in which the mainly German Muslim participants chanted “Death to Jews” and “Death to Israel.” Local law enforcement
Khader Adnan, detained for suspected terror activities, found unresponsive in cell after refusing medical treatment since February arrest, Prisons Service says
Khader Adnan, one of the senior leaders of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Judea and Samaria, was found early Tuesday morning unconscious in his cell at the Nitzan Prison. He was later pronounced dead at Assaf Harofeh Hospital following resuscitation efforts. Adnan, who has been arrested by Israeli security forces several times in recent
The Knesset on Monday evening approved the government’s decision to establish the Ministry for the Advancement of the Status of Women and to appoint Minister May Golan of the Likud to the position of Minister for the Advancement of the Status of Women. In addition, the Knesset approved transferring to Minister Golan the powers given
National Security Council spokesperson says premier will get invitation at some point, after Republican House speaker says he’ll invite Netanyahu to Washington if Biden doesn’t
Prominent reporter killed in March robbery after decrying crime in Johannesburg; he studied in Jerusalem, headed local version of Playboy and a working-class tabloid during career
Board of Deputies of British Jews requests meeting with news outlet’s editor over drawing that depicted Jewish ex-banker using array of antisemitic tropes
A windstorm which hit central Illinois on Monday kicked up dangerous clouds of blinding dust, causing numerous crashes that killed at least six people on Interstate 55, police said, according to The Associated Press. The late morning crashes involved 40 to 60 cars and multiple tractor-trailers, two of which caught fire, Illinois State Police Maj.
MK Yulia Malinovsky (Yisrael Beytenu) claimed on Monday that there is no real desire on the part of any of the parties involved in the negotiations taking place at the President’s Residence to reach a compromise on the judicial reform. Speaking to Israel National News at the Knesset, Malinovsky said, “There will be no agreements
MK Boaz Bismuth (Likud) spoke to Israel National News in the Knesset on Monday evening and said he believes that the judicial reform will ultimately be approved after agreements are reached with the opposition. “I am an optimistic person by nature. I am a supporter of the reform and think that it is important for
Victim, reportedly known to police, killed in Kiryat Bialik, amid steep increase in violent crime nationwide in recent months
The White House on Monday announced a May 11 end to COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers to the United States and for government employees, AFP reported. “Today, we are announcing that the administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on
Firebrand lawmaker approved to lead newly-established Ministry for Advancement of the Status of Women, is removed from session after calling opposition MK ‘depraved, lying woman’
A 25-year-old man was killed on Monday evening when his car exploded as he drove in Kiryat Bialik, north of Haifa. Magen David Adom medics and paramedics who were called to the scene provided the man with medical treatment and evacuated him in critical condition to Rambam Hospital in Haifa, where hospital staff pronounced him
