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Israel

Israel’s National Library Cancels New Logo after Outrage and Ridicule

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The new emblem was accused of a lack of connection to "the Jewish people, the State of Israel, Zionism or the Hebrew language."

Iran

US: Tehran Can Make Nuclear Bomb in Less than Two Weeks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Department of Defense report "assessed that Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapons program at this time."

US

House Votes to Cut Salary of Suspended Iran Envoy, Continue to Fund UNRWA

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Congress also voted overwhelmingly to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem and maintain the terror designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Israel / Business and Economy / Germany

Israel Inks Largest Defense Deal in its History

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The German Air Force is to take delivery of Israel's Arrow 3 missile-defense system by the fourth quarter of 2025.

Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Religious & Secular in Israel

Tel Aviv Bans 'Rosh Yehudi' Sukkot Events After Yom Kippur Anarchists' Assault

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision came after anarchist protesters forcefully prevented Rosh Yehudi, an outreach group, from holding a public Yom Kippur service.

Israel / US / Travel

Israel Says it’s in Visa Waiver Program, but US Issues Denial

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Within a few weeks Israelis will be able to visit the United States without having to wait a long time for a visa from the American Embassy," said Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

Israel / US / Politics / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Returns Home after Successful US/UN Trip

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu met with some 20 leaders from five different continents during the 6-day visit.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Netanyahu Meets with Kissinger in NYC

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The former U.S. secretary of state, who is 100, is “a long-time friend of Israel and a true statesman," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote.

IDF & Security / Police and Crime

Government Supports Police Use of Facial-Recognition Cameras in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Facial-recognition cameras will be employed to “prevent, thwart or uncover serious crime," according to the bill.

US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Israel, US Deny Saudi Arabia Suspended Normalization Talks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Riyadh reportedly asked Washington to freeze negotiations over the Netanyahu government's stance on concessions to the Palestinian Authority.

Travel / Jerusalem

Autonomous Helicopter Taxi Makes First Test Flight over Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The trial was made possible by a 60 million shekel ($15.7 million) project known as the Israel National Drone Initiative.

US / Politics / Elections / Antisemitism

Ramaswamy Defends New Hampshire Co-Chair’s Right to Call Israel ‘Apartheid’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I’m not going to toss someone to the wolves and cancel them,” the presidential candidate said.

US / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Blinken: Israel-Saudi Deal ‘Cannot be a Substitute’ for Two-State Solution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

he top U.S. diplomat said that for Riyadh, too, progress on the "Palestinian" issue was necessary for the normalization process to move forward.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Settlements / Sovereignty

UAE Envoy: Powerless to Stop Israel from Applying Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Trump administration reportedly assured the UAE that the U.S. would not recognize Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria until 2024 at the earliest.

Terrorism / Health and Medicine

Paralyzed Terror Victim Can Move Arms, Legs after Extensive Rehabilitation Process

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Banya Peretz returned to Israel for Rosh Hashanah after undergoing the first stage of innovative therapy in Thailand.

US / Government / Jerusalem

US, EU Condemn Israeli Plans for Jewish Neighborhood in Abu Dis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The district planning committee met to advance the project into the final stages.

UK / News Briefs

Grant Shapps Becomes First Jewish UK Defense Secretary in 30 Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The son of immigrants who fled to Britain from pogroms sees his family history as an integral part of his political approach.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Sparks are Flying in the IAF

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The advanced drone "will significantly improve the ability to act offensively and effectively according to data that will be received."

Israel / Left vs. Right

Justice Minister Whisked Away as Anti-Democracy Protesters Clash with Police

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Six people arrested after demonstrators breach the perimeter outside Yariv Levin's home.

Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Government OKs New National Priorities Map

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The plan expands state assistance to communities in the social and geographic periphery.

Jewish / History / Diaspora / Egypt

Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo Reopens after Significant Restoration

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The current building dates to the late 19th century, though the synagogue’s origins trace all the way back to Maimonides and the Middle Ages.

Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

Israeli Security Reserve Officers Denounce Former Mossad Director’s ‘Pitiful, Baseless Claim’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Israeli security forces stand on solid moral and legal grounds while operating in Judea and Samaria," the Israel Defense and Security Forum stated.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Artificial Intelligence

‘Call of Duty’ to Deploy AI to Hunt for Hate Speech

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The ADL has documented white supremacist content, including usernames, on certain video games.

Obituaries

First Black Man, Jewish Convert to Sail Globe Solo South of Chile, 87

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Navy veteran Bill Pinkney said he should have flown a flag with a “big yellow Star of David” while sailing past Robben Island, weeks after Nelson Mandela’s release.

UK / Government / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS

Chikli on UK Trip: ‘I Did Not Feel Any Boycott'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Leftist activists yelled at the minister as he entered the London offices of the Jewish Agency.

The Courts / Left vs. Right

No Surprise: Rothman’s Request to Remove Hayut from ‘Reasonableness’ Case Denied

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Knesset Law Committee chair wanted the Supreme Court president disqualified for bias.

Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Holocaust

Did You Miss That? Mahmoud Abbas Says Hitler Fought Jews for their ‘Usury and Money’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Abbas, whose doctoral dissertation denied the Holocaust, has also infamously accused Israel of “50 Holocausts.”

Headline / Op-Eds

Thinking the Unthinkable

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The unmaking of the American Jewish experience

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab School Set on Fire in Eastern Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The school, which was recently targeted by Arab gunmen, is one of four new institutions that will prepare Arab students for Israeli high school matriculation.

Police and Crime

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor, Family Attacked by Eritrean Youths

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If we don't deal with the problem of infiltrators, we will experience the scenes we experienced on Shabbat for years to come," said Haim Goren.

Terrorism / US / Palestinian Authority

Abbas Blames US for Israeli Counterterror Raids

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Abbas's spokesman called for "immediate intervention" by the United States to stop IDF incursions into PA-occupied towns.

Government / Left vs. Right / Business and Economy

Smotrich: Judicial Reform Protests Have ‘Minimal’ Effect on Economy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The free market is smarter than the leaders of the barn-burning campaign thought," the finance minister said.

Headline / Op-Eds

We are ALL ‘Settlers’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Descendants of conquerors the world over should take a long look in the mirror.

Iran

Iran Grows Stockpile of Near Weapons-Grade Enriched Uranium

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tehran has 121.6 kilograms (268 pounds) of uranium enriched to 60%, according to a new IAEA report.

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israeli FM Heads to Bahrain

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Eli Cohen will inaugurate the permanent home of the Israeli embassy in Manama.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / China

Israel to Bring 3,000 Construction Workers from China

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Currently, approximately 28,000 construction workers are employed in Israel.

Jewish / US / The Courts / Diaspora

Rhode Island Judge Approves Eviction of Touro Synagogue Tenants

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

New York's Congregation Shearith Israel says the congregation has failed to be a good steward of the site.

Iran

Tehran Says it Foiled Israeli Plot to Sabotage Arms Industry

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The defense ministry thwarted one of the largest sabotage plots targeting Iran’s missile, aviation and airspace military industry," state TV claims.

Israel / US / Business and Economy

Israel Completes Purchase of Washington DC Home for Israeli Ambassador

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Michael Herzog will be moving into an 11-bedroom, 12-bathroom home with a listing price of $10 million, 

Op-Eds

The REAL Apartheid: Muslim Antisemitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jewish elites must change the terms of the debate.

Iran / Boycott / BDS / Sports

Iranian Weightlifter Banned for Life After Shaking Hands with Israeli

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The athlete "crossed red lines" with the exchange on the medal podium in Poland.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Jewish Shepherds Attacked in Binyamin Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Separately, Israeli security forces arrest 24 terror suspects in Judea and Samaria.

Op-Eds

5 Steps Israel's Government Must Take to Tackle Arab Violence

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The gang wars in Arab towns should have the state authorities rethink their approach, as well as take immediate steps to restore trust and personal safety.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Jordan

Israel Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Iranian Explosives from Jordan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The explosives were destined for Palestinian terror groups in Judea and Samaria.

US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Blinken: Saudi Deal Will Require Major Israeli Concessions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. secretary of state said Saudi Arabia will need to show Muslims it extracted major achievements for the "Palestinians" in any normalization deal.

NY / Antisemitism

Attorney Seeks 6 Months Advance Notice Before Chassidic Funerals in Upstate New York

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A lawyer for Chestnut Ridge, N.Y., sent the letter after traffic was held up by proceedings for the late Rabbi Chai Yitzhak Twersky.

Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

CUNY Hires Professor ‘CNN’ Fired for Being Anti-Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Marc Lamont Hill's arrival will leave "Jewish students and staff feeling even less safe than they do now,” says New York City Councilman Ari Kagan.

US / Elections / News Briefs

At First Republican Debate, White House Hopefuls Spar, Largely on Domestic Policy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In one rather dramatic moment, Nikki Haley accused Vivek Ramaswamy of not being a supporter of Israel.

US / Gaza / Travel

US Citizens in Gaza Still to Need Visas to Cross Border at Erez, per Foggy Bottom

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. State Department released a fact sheet about the memorandum of understanding that Washington and Jerusalem signed on July 19.

Travel / News Briefs / Germany

Berlin Airport Security Asks Chabad Rabbi to Remove Yarmulke

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Yehuda Teichtal later confirmed with the head of the German police that no such policy was in place.

Featured / Arts and Entertainment

Jewish Heavy-Metal Band Frontman Halts Concert to Comfort Crying Girl

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

David Draiman of the band Disturbed invited the young fan on stage, but she was scared, leading to a touching moment captured on video.

The Courts / Antisemitism / Europe

Top European Human-Rights Judge Exposed as a Jew-Hater

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“[U]nless Jewish power is named as the cancer, there is not hope for the white race,” wrote Boštjan Zupančič.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah / Israeli Arabs

Shin Bet Nabs Arab-Israelis Accused of Smuggling Iranian Bombs

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The affair illustrates Hezbollah's and Tehran's efforts to "exploit the Arab citizens of Israel," said a Shin Bet official.

Left vs. Right / Media

Haaretz Apologizes for Ad Opposing Military Refusals

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The left-wing newspaper blamed a technical glitch for the publication.

Judea & Samaria / Science and Tech / Settlements

Fiber Optic Cable Network Installed in Hebron

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Today we can say that Hebron is also joining the communications revolution," declared Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi..

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Several Gazans Injured During Violent Rampage along Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hundreds of Gazans descended on the security fence, launching explosive devices toward Israeli territory.

Headline / Op-Eds

The Cons of a US-Israel Defense Treaty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Such a treaty could curtail Israel's freedom of action and signal that it cannot defend itself by itself.

IDF & Security / US / Elections

Ramaswamy Tells Reporters he Hopes US aid to Israel Reduced by 2028

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ramaswamy also wants to go further than Trump with the Abraham Accords 2.0.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority

Border Police Arrest Accomplice in Huwara Terror Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect is believed to have assisted the terrorist who murdered Shay Silas Nigrekar and his son, Aviad Nir.

Israel / US

Dermer Meeting with Blinken in Washington Anything but Routine

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli minister spoke with the U.S. secretary of state amid Washington’s efforts to serve as a normalization broker between Riyadh and Jerusalem.

Terrorism / US / Islamists

Islamist Philadelphia Teen, Who Planned ‘Catastrophic’ Attack, Arrested

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 17-year-old reportedly had been in touch with an Al Qaeda-linked group.

Headline / Op-Eds

The Question of the Jewish Nation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Is Judaism only a religion or is it also a nationality?

US / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

White House Pushed PA Aid Despite Fears It Would Go to Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. State Department officials expressed those concerns privately, asking the Treasury Department to exempt them from laws barring the United States from sending funds into areas run by "Palestinian" terror groups.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Smotrich to Allocate $180m to Judea and Samaria for Strengthening 'Civilian Resilience'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The proposal's official objective is to assist communities living under the threat of Arab terrorism.

Headline / Op-Eds

Israel’s Unity is our Secret Weapon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

We must not allow our political differences to hand our enemies the advantage.

Headline / Lebanon / Business and Economy

Drilling Rig Arrives in Lebanon for Offshore Exploration

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We hope that Lebanon will become an oil state,” Energy Minister Walid Fayyad said.

US / Iran

Blinken Claims: ‘Significant Oversight’ on Funds Transferred to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The secretary of state claims the monies will be used only for humanitarian purposes; Tehran says otherwise.

Police and Crime / Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Israel Police Will ‘Side with Law’ in Constitutional Crisis, says Police Chief

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reminded the police chief that, "according to the law and the principles of democracy, the people go to the polls and whoever is elected should dictate policy."

US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Robert Malley Secures Teaching Gig at Princeton

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspended Iran envoy, under investigation for mishandling classified information, is to teach a graduate level course in foreign policy decision making.

News Briefs / Hezbollah

Nasrallah: Israel Will Cease to Exist in a Multi-front War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It seems the thin air in Nasrallah's bunker is causing him some confusion.

Travel / Florida

El Al Announces New Flights between Fort Lauderdale and Tel Aviv

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Another milestone in El Al’s continued growth in Florida,” a company executive stated.

US / The Courts / On Campus / Education / Religion

New Jersey Supreme Court: Religious Schools Have Right to ‘Teachers Who Follow Their Faith’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This decision is a victory for all religious schools in the state of New Jersey, but it is especially important for Orthodox Jews,” stated Eric Rassbach of the nonprofit firm Becket.

Travel / Ukraine

Report: Ukraine Weighs Ending Visa-Free Agreement with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ukraine is upset with Israel's alleged "unfriendly actions toward Ukraine and pro-Russian position on the international arena," according to the Kyiv Post.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Terrorist Hurls Molotov Cocktail into Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In response, IDF soldiers fired warning shots into southern Lebanon.

IDF & Security / Government / Left vs. Right

Netanyahu Cancels Vacation, Summons IDF Chief for ‘Urgent’ Meeting

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The heads of Israel's security organizations deny report that they planned to bypass the government and go public with judicial reform concerns.

US / Iran

$6b Ransom to Iran Will Lead to More Terrorism, Hostages

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, praised the Biden administration's handling of negotiations with Iran over five U.S. prisoners.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Remains Identified of Suspect in 2022 Murder of Orthodox Baltimore Father

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Aryeh Wolf, a 25-year-old Orthodox Jewish father from Baltimore was shot and killed on Aug. 10, 2022.

US / Antisemitism

Michigan State Senator Apologizes for Visiting Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Santana’s visit [to Israel] constitutes a slap in the face to the Arab American community who has been supportive and respectful to the Senator.”

Israel / Jewish / Left vs. Right

Hundreds Study Torah at Epicenter of Tel Aviv Protests

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The "Fellowship on Kaplan" initiative brought Israelis together to discuss their differences and to listen to each other.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Abbas Fires 8 of his 16 PA Governors

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Only the governors of Jerusalem, Salfit, and Ramallah/al-Bireh keep their posts.

US

Rashida Tlaib Spoke at Art Show in Detroit Advocating Israel’s Destruction

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Michigan congresswoman has continued to come under fire for antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric and actions.

Iran

Two More Persian Israelis Acquitted in Iran Spying Case

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspects were approached on Facebook by “Rambod Namdar,” who claimed to be a Jewish man living in Iran.

Kashrut Scene

Chinese Restaurant in London Offers Kosher Dishes with a Side of History

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The name “Kaifeng” originates from a group of Jews from Persia who followed the Silk Road to ultimately settle in Kaifeng, China.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Berlin Police Investigating Attack on Israeli Teen as Hate Crime

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor condemned the attack, “Another Israeli is brutally attacked in the German capital. This is unacceptable!”

Headline / Op-Eds

Yes to Normalization but NOT at Any Price

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Biden pursues peace between Israel and Saudia Arabia as he prepares to betray both.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Aide to Brooklyn District Attorney Accused of Antisemitic Remarks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Maritza Ming allegedly called Jews “privileged,” claiming that there were too many Jewish bosses at the office.

Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Israeli Minister Calls Farmers ‘Best Guardians’ of Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Sovereignty Movement urged Netanyahu to refrain from using Judea and Samaria as a bargaining chip in normalization talks.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Moroccan Jailed for Criticizing Peace with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Said Boukioud was jailed for Facebook posts denouncing the Abraham Accords “in a way that could be interpreted as criticism of the king."

News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Emergency Vehicle Gifted to United Hatzalah in Honor of Dee Family

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Leo Dee cut the ribbon at the ceremony for the state-of-the-art car in memory of terror victims Lucy, Maia and Rina.

The Courts / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Supreme Court Rejects Request to Dismantle Homesh Yeshiva

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Yeshiva's building was moved from disputed ownership land to state land.

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