June 15, 2023

US House passes resolution calling on Russia to free Evan Gershkovich

The United States House of Representatives voted unanimously to approve a resolution demanding that Russia release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The congressional resolution, which does not have the binding force of law, calls for Gershkovich to be released from prison immediately, and also demands that he be given full access to US consular

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MK Rothman to INN: US and EU help Palestinian Authority undermine Oslo Accords

Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee Chairman MK Simcha Rothman participated on Thursday in the Knesset Land of Israel Caucus tour of the Binyamin Region. “We try to raise awareness to the fact that the Palestinian Authority, besides what we already know that they do with ‘pay to slay’ and paying for terrorists, they are

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Pittsburgh gunman’s attorney: ‘We have no evidence’

Defense attorneys in the trial of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter will not be calling witnesses or presenting evidence in court, following 11 days of harrowing testimony from witnesses called by the prosecution. The defense attorneys” choice underscores their acknowledgement that their client committed the attack. Since the beginning of the trial, lead defense attorney Judy

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Haredi MK: Ben-Gurion awarded mother who had her 10th child

During a Wednesday night meeting of the Labor and Welfare Committee, MK Yisrael Eichler (United Torah Judaism) warned that the incitement against haredim harms them when it comes to healthcare as well. “There is a popular saying, ‘Protect me from my friends, because from my enemies I already know to be careful.’ This theory of

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IDF: AWOL soldier chases commanders with knife

An IDF soldier who serves at a Paratrooper Brigade base in central Israel was indicted after he left his unit’s area and went home without permission after he became angry at his commanders. When his two commanders discovered that he had left, they decided to come to the soldier’s home for a wellness check. In

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Arab entices LGBT Israelis to meet, abandons them in PA village

A Palestinian Authority Arab was arrested who allegedly seduced LGBT Israelis on dating websites, arranged meetings with them, stole their cars, and violently assaulted them. The suspect allegedly would abandon his victims in Arab villages near the Rantis checkpoint in Samaria. He apparently opened a fictitious profile on gay dating sites, made contact with users,

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Israeli amb. calls on parliaments to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Israel”s delegation to the conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the largest inter-parliamentary organization in the world incorporating 179 parliaments including the Knesset, has this week held meetings in Morocco with parliamentary representatives from across the world on the subject of inter-religious dialogue. MK Danny Danon (Likud) addressed the global gathering at the Moroccan Parliament.

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Philanthropist praises haredi soldiers while receiving presidential award

Chairman of the advisory committee of the Netzach Yehuda Association philanthropist David Hager received the 2023 volunteer award from Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday evening for his work in integrating the haredi community into the IDF and Israeli society. After receiving the President’s award of volunteering this month, Hager received the badge from President

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UTJ MK Asher: ‘You made the haredim out to be a fifth column’

During a heated discussion in the Knesset Plenum over an amendment to the Racism Law, which would classify haredi Jews as a protected minority, MK Yaakov Asher (UTJ) debated opposition MKs who continuously attempted to interrupt him. “You made the haredim out to be a fifth column,” Asher attacked. He recounted the incident which led

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The nightmare is back

Little Yael was a precocious toddler when her infectious giggles were replaced with pitiful cries of pain. From one minute to the next, blood cancer attacked and thrust her and her family on a wild, frightening roller coaster consisting of treatments and prayers. But G-d’s mercy prevailed and Yael was miraculously cured. With immense relief,

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Defense Minister Gallant arrives in Belgium, will meet with US counterpart

Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant recently landed in Brussels, where he is scheduled to meet his US counterpart, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. “I am about to take off to Brussels to meet my friend and counterpart, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. During the meeting, we will discuss our shared commitment to ensuring

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Strategist to INN: ‘Netanyahu needs quiet to deal with the real challenges’

Strategist Moshe Debby has said that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a coalition representative to be elected to the Judicial Selection Committee, alongside the opposition representative. Speaking with Israel National News – Arutz Sheva, Debby said that Netanyahu “wants quiet.” “There are national security tasks which are more important and more existential

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Rain, clouds, and sunshine in Israel’s forecast

Following several days of sunny weather, Israelis can expect an alternating mix of sun and clouds through Saturday. Thursday will be partly cloudy or cloudy, and there may be light local rainfall. Temperatures will rise significantly, with the weather becoming warmer than usual for the season in most areas of the country. Friday will be

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Report: Details of ‘imminent’ Iran deal emerge

A report by the New York Times on Wednesday night revealed details of an emerging deal between the United States and Iran regarding the Iranian nuclear program. In recent weeks, reports have been circulating of quiet negotiations between the Biden administration and the Iranian regime regarding the latter’s nuclear program, which is advancing at a

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German gov’t approves largest single-year budget for Holocaust survivors

Conditions didn”t seem favorable in early May as Stuart Eizenstat entered annual negotiations with the German government over reparations for the estimated 240,000 remaining Holocaust survivors around the world. Eizenstat had served as the special negotiator for the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany since 2009, and had analyzed the country”s economic and political

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Missouri district examining whether ‘Maus’ violates new law

A Missouri school board is preparing to vote next week on whether to ban Art Spiegelman”s Holocaust graphic memoir “Maus” &mdash even though no parent in the district has challenged it. Spiegelman himself is among those exhorting the board of Nixa Public Schools, a district of about 6,000 students in Christian County just south of

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Career coaching in the Parsha: Korach – Dealing with toxic workers

“Dealing with employee issues can be difficult&hellip not dealing with them can be worse.” ––Paul Foster “Now Korach, son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, betook himself, along with Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On, son of Peleth&mdashdescendants of Reuben&mdashto rise up against Moses, together with two hundred and fifty Israelites,

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The Democrats who cried wolf

Here we go again. The latest attempt to frame President Trump came late last week. This time it”s in the form of an indictment by a federal grand jury investigating Trump”s handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. It marks the first time in history that the federal government has brought charges

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Kosovo’s former PM: We seek a strategic partnership with Israel

Kosovo”s former Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti said on Wednesday that his country seeks a “strategic partnership” with Israel. Speaking to The Times of Israel during a visit to Israel, Hoti said, “That would mean working extremely closely, not only in economic cooperation and diplomatic relations and things like that, but working together and sharing information,

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Khamenei: Judea and Samaria ‘a major battleground against Israel’

Iran”s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday that Judea and Samaria is a “major battleground for Palestinian factions against Israel”, i24NEWS reported. Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups have long tried to increase their foothold in Judea and Samaria, and Khamenei”s statement could indicate growing Iranian support for that. The Supreme Leader”s remarks

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China establishes ‘strategic partnership’ with PA during Mahmoud Abbas’ visit

China said on Wednesday that it established a “strategic partnership” with the Palestinian Authority during a visit to Beijing by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, The Associated Press reported. The announcement marked another step in China”s campaign to gain political and economic influence in the Middle East, where it is competing with the United States. China

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German lawmakers approve purchase of Israeli Arrow 3 defense system

German lawmakers on Wednesday approved an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel for nearly four billion euros, AFP reported. The budget committee in the lower house of parliament gave the green light for an initial payment of 560 million euros, a committee source told the news

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Fox News under fire for Biden ‘wannabe dictator’ graphic

Fox News came under fire after airing a graphic on Tuesday night that appeared to call US President Joe Biden a “wannabe dictator.” The graphic aired hours after former President Donald Trump”s arraignment in Florida in the classified documents case. The network had aired a split screen of footage from Biden”s remarks at a Juneteenth

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez running for President

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will seek the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, having on Wednesday filed the paperwork to run for president, CNN reported, citing new FEC filings. Suarez is set to speak Thursday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. During an appearance on Fox News over the weekend, the mayor said

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The nightmare is back

Little Yael was a precocious toddler when her infectious giggles were replaced with pitiful cries of pain. From one minute to the next, blood cancer attacked and thrust her and her family on a wild, frightening roller coaster consisting of treatments and prayers. But G-d’s mercy prevailed and Yael was miraculously cured. With immense relief,

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Eight injured in collision during police chase on Highway 60

Unusual incident: Eight people were injured, including a girl in serious condition and two people in their 20s in moderate condition, in an accident that occurred overnight Wednesday on Highway 60 near Kochav Yaakov, during a police pursuit of suspected thieves. The police stated that “a short time ago, patrol officers from the Ma’ale Adumim

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