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Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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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.

Israel / Business and Economy

Bank of America Executive Bullish on Israel’s Economy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Bernard Mensah stressed the country's strength in high-tech, "strong human capital" and government spending on R&D.

Israel / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Education Ministry Bans 'Israeli-Palestinian' NGO from Schools

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to critics, the Parents Circle "draw[s] an immoral equivalence between terror victims and terrorists."

US / News Briefs / The Knesset

McCarthy Names Members of House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

For the first time in history, House and Knesset members will have “a forum to engage directly,” said the House speaker.

Police and Crime / Africa

Ethiopian Special Forces Free Kidnapped Israeli

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem initially believed Adebabayi faked his own abduction.

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

Mossad Chief Secretly Visited DC to Discuss Saudi Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

David Barnea met with the U.S. national security advisor at the White House ahead of his trip to Jeddah.

Israel / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Media

Netanyahu to Fox News: ‘Everyone has an Opinion on Israel’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"In sovereign states, sovereign democracies, the elected representatives of the people make the decisions," said the Israeli premier.

Science and Tech

Israeli-American Astrophysicist Believes He May have Found Fragments from Alien Spacecraft

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The purported discovery took place more than a mile under water near Papua New Guinea.

Politics / Government

Likud Minister Says Door Open for Gantz to Join Coalition

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Former Gantz adviser Ronen Tzur calls for opposition parties to join the government.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

New Research Reveals Online Gaming’s Bigoted Username Problem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Five games were analyzed: “League of Legends,” “PUBG,” “Fortnite,” “Overwatch 2” and “Call of Duty.”

US / Politics / Elections / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

George Soros and Son Donate to Representative Jayapal Who Called Israel ‘Racist’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The billionaire family sent $13,200 to a progressive representative criticized for statements called “dangerous and antisemitic.”

US / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs

DeSantis Campaign Fires Staffer for Video Featuring Nazi Symbol

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Once used by Old Norse and Celtic cultures, white supremacists now tend to wield the Sonnenrad.

NY / Police and Crime

Orthodox Valedictorian Garners Awards at NYPD Academy Graduation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Samuel Winsbacher, 25, urged his fellow future officers to work with “integrity and professionalism.”

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Shots Fired at Homesh Yeshiva; No Casualties Reported

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The yeshiva's administration calls on the government to legalize the community as "the answer to terrorism."

US / Government / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Netanyahu’s Brother Casts Doubt on Biden’s Mental Fitness

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dr. Iddo Netanyahu also said he doesn't believe President Biden is familiar with the details of Israel's judicial reform.

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey / North African States / Cyprus / Greece

Netanyahu Delays Trips to Cyprus, Turkey Following Surgery

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu underwent a cardiac pacemaker implantation procedure at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan overnight Saturday.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Hezbollah / European Union

EU Parliament Urges Hezbollah be Designated a Terror Group

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Two major legislative bodies have called for Europe to fully repudiate the Iran-backed entity.

Turkey / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Netanyahu to Visit Turkey, First Premier to do so Since 2008

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Turkey will also host Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas, who will fly to Ankara on July 25.

Terrorism / News Briefs / The Knesset / On Campus / Education

Knesset Advances Bill to Ban PLO Flags on Campus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The proposed law would ban the display of enemy flags and eject terror-supporting students from academic institutions.

France / Islamists

Islamist Media Celebrate Riot-Fueled Vandalism Targeting French Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are going to make you a Shoah” was spray-painted at a Holocaust memorial in a Paris suburb.

Travel / News Briefs

American Tourism to Israel Sees Significant Boost

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. residents visiting in the first half of 2023 have increased 12% since the previous period in 2019.

Israel / US / Antisemitism

Jean-Pierre Won’t Condemn Jayapal Remark or Verify White House Invite

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was given several chances to clarify whether the congresswoman's remarks were antisemitic and if Netanyahu was invited to the White House.

US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

After Calling Israel ‘Racist State,’ Rep Jayapal says ‘Idea of Israel’ Not Racist

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In an attempt to quiet protesters the prior day, the Washington Democrat had said, "I want you to know that we have been fighting to make it clear that Israel is a racist state!"

Headline / Op-Eds

Israeli Counterterrorism is NOT ‘Arbitrary’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.N.’s “Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967” does not appear to understand the English language.

News Briefs / Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Netanyahu Didn’t Take Up My Offer to Visit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Ukrainian president also referred to Israel's refusal to supply his country with arms.

US / Politics / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

DeSantis Blasts Biden Over Netanyahu Snub

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Biden meets with dictators... but snubs the democratically elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," said DeSantis.

US / Politics / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS

Senators Demand Biden Administration Reverse ‘Antisemitic Israel Boycott’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Republican lawmakers called to rescind the "discriminatory" guidance halting scientific and technological cooperation with Israeli entities in Judea and Samaria.

IDF & Security / US / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

US Proposes Israeli Concession for Removal of Illegal Hezbollah Outpost in Israeli Territory

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. has conveyed to Israel a Lebanese demand that Israel halt construction of a security barrier in a village on the border.

US / News Briefs / Ukraine / Russia

Biden's Got a Cluster Bomb-Sized Headache

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Years ago, Biden said that Washington should defund Israel if Jerusalem used cluster bombs, is now sending the same weapons to Kyiv.

Terrorism / UK / Palestinian Authority

UK Won't Reveal if it is Contributing to PA's 'Pay for Slay' Terror Fund

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

We Believe in Israel and B'nai B'rith demanded to know whether U.K. taxpayers are contributing to Ramallah's "pay-for-slay" policy.

NY / Antisemitism / Media

‘New York Times’: Orthodox Jews Not ‘Archetypical’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Seth Mandel, executive editor of the “Washington Examiner,” wrote that something is “deeply wrong” with the paper of record.

Government / Left vs. Right

Israeli A-G: ‘Disturbing the Public Order’ Essential to Successful Protest

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu government criticizes Gali Baharav-Miara for failing to indict demonstrators who break the law.

US / News Briefs / LGBTQ+ / Non-Orthodox

NJ Kosher Bakery Faces Boycotts for Declining Pride Rainbow Orders from Conservative Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The local Federation actually stated the bakery’s decision was not aligned with Jewish values.

History / Germany / Holocaust

Discovered: Ruins of Munich Synagogue Destroyed by the Nazis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Among the items found was a stone tablet containing a portion of the Ten Commandments.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

BBC Anchor: ‘Israeli Forces are Happy to Kill Children’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"This isn't journalism, it's a blood libel," media watchdog HonestReporting said.

The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

‘Reasonableness’ Bill Sent to Knesset Plenum for First Reading

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The measure seeks to limit the High Court's unmandated power to cancel government decisions based on subjective reasonableness.

Analysis

Supreme Court Rules for Religious Liberty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Tolerance, not coercion, is our nation’s answer,” wrote Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch.

NY / Antisemitism / Media

‘New York Times’ Pushed ‘Anti-Yeshiva Narrative,’ Revealed Email Shows

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The paper should apologize to the yeshiva community, said a member of the board of Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools.

Headline / Op-Eds

American vs. Israeli Patriotism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 4th of July is a time to reflect on what Israel can teach America about love of country.

Israel / Business and Economy

Third Pipeline to Boost Output at Israel’s Leviathan Gas Field

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The expansion will allow us to supply more energy to the local, regional and global market.”

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