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Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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US / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Ted Cruz: Biden Administration ‘Pathologically Obsessed with Undermining Israel’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Texas senator criticized the White House for boycotting scientific and technological cooperation with Jews in Judea and Samaria.

US / Media / On Campus / Education / Non-Orthodox

Brandeis Under Fire for ‘Anything but Orthodox’ Ad

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"In this ad, 'Orthodox' clearly means rigid, antiquated, monolithic and unevolving. Since Orthodox Jews would reject these adjectives in their self-definition, this line is problematic," said scholar Malka Simkovich.

US

Pew: Americans Worry More About International Terror than Unemployment

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Democrats are more concerned about domestic terrorism, while Republicans worry more about international terror.

US / Travel / News Briefs

65 Senators Support Adding Israel to US Visa Waiver Program

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Doing so would “significantly increase the potential for both tourism and business travel,” they say.

US / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

Massachusetts Teacher Resigns After School Fails to Address Antisemitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Jewish middle-school instructor says administrators failed to take seriously a student’s threats and Nazi hate speech.

Jewish / History / Turkey

Turkish Authorities Recover 1,100-Year-Old Tanach from Smugglers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A photo from the 28-page, Hebrew manuscript shows the end of the book of Joshua and the beginning of Judges.

US / Antisemitism / Holocaust

ZOA to Biden: Rescind ‘Horrific, Frightening’ Holocaust Museum Council Appointments

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Leaders of anti-Israel groups don’t belong at the helm of a museum, whose founding principles call for “support for a Jewish homeland,” according to Zionist Organization of America.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Samaria Shooting Survivor: I Saw the Rifle Barrel Pointed at Me

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Menachem Ordman called for the Israeli government to launch a counterterror offensive.

US / Elections

Former ‘Miss Iraq’ Sarah Idan to Vie for Adam Schiff’s Congressional Seat

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Our democracy is fundamentally at stake,” said the Baghdad native, 33, who fled her country after posing in a selfie with “Miss Israel” in 2017.

Op-Eds

An ANTI-Israel Center for Israel Studies

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Can we blame people for not taking antisemitism seriously when our own leaders and academics minimize it?

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israel to Build Thousands of Homes in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. administration is said to be pressuring Israel's coalition government to nix or minimize the plan.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / China

Mahmoud Abbas to Make Official Visit to China

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas will be the first Arab "head of state" to visit China this year, according to Beijing.

Iran

US Gov’t Departments Warn about Iranian Drone Program

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tehran’s unmanned aerial vehicles destabilize the Middle East, the agencies say.

US / United Nations (UN)

US to Rejoin UNESCO

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Under Donald Trump, Washington quit the agency over its anti-Israel bias, under Biden it returned.

Op-Eds

Building Hope

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Tenufa Bakehila NGO provides home repairs for those who need it most.

Headline / Israel / US / Left vs. Right

Tom Nides Approved Nearly $1 Million Grant to Support Delegitimizing Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The involvement of the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Israel “is certain to attract congressional scrutiny,” reported The Washington Free Beacon.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Iran

Iran Unveils its First (Supposed) Hypersonic Missile

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The "Fattah" missile has reported a range of 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) and a maximum speed of Mach 13-15.

Gaza / Sinai

Egypt Working on ‘Long-Term’ Plan for Gaza Strip

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Cairo would take a broader role in the economy and Israel would get "quiet."

Iran / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

IAEA Closes Two Probes into Iran Nuclear Program

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.N. watchdog no longer has questions about highly-enriched uranium particles at Fordow or man-made uranium at Marivan.

Anti-Israel NGOs

Amnesty International Board Member Denies Israel’s Existence

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A new CAMERA report reveals that Rasha Abdel Latif has also lauded terror attacks against Israel.

Antisemitism / Media

Two Jewish Conservatives Launch ‘Jews Against Soros’ Website

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They seek to counter the claim that any criticism of the billionaire qualifies as antisemitic.

Op-Eds

A Definition of Antisemitism that Harms Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The White House undermines its Strategy to Counter Antisemitism by citing the Nexus definition.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Israel Concerned by Reports of Imminent US-Iran Nuclear Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Washington and Tehran are said to be close to an interim deal that would unfreeze billions of dollars for the regime.

Headline / Op-Eds

Beat Iran at its own game

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

As Iran takes advantage of Israel's enemies, Israel should respond by taking advantage of Iran's enemies.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Maps Dees’ Killer’s Home for Demolition

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli forces also mapped the Shechem home of the Arab terrorist who directed the killing in October of Staff Sgt. Ido Baruch.

Antisemitism / Arts and Entertainment

Protester Waving Israeli Flag Rushes Stage at Roger Waters Show

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Other demonstrators held large Israeli flags and chanted "Am Yisrael Chai" at the concert in Germany.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Israel Strikes Targets in Damascus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The airstrikes were the first in Syria attributed to Israel since the targeting on May 1 of Aleppo International Airport.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Germany / European Union

EU Envoy: ‘No Such Thing as Area B and C, It’s All Palestine’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The German diplomat spoke during a tour organized by far leftwing Peace Now, Yesh Din and Emek Shaveh NGO.

Terrorism / Iran

Iran Unveils Khaybar Missile Capable of Reaching Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Khaybar is the location in present-day Saudi Arabia where the Muslim Prophet Muhammed’s forces defeated Jewish communities in 628 C.E.

US / Elections

After Twitter Glitch, DeSantis Announces Presidential Campaign

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback,” the Republican Florida governor said.

Antisemitism / Arts and Entertainment

Roger Waters Dresses as SS Officer at Concert

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The musician also likened Anne Frank to Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqleh.

Featured / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israeli General: Nasrallah Close to Triggering Regional War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hamas's activities in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan also entail grave risk, IDF intelligence chief says.

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

UAE Invites Netanyahu, Herzog to UN Climate Summit in Dubai, in November

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

COP28 later this year will be the Israeli prime minister's first official visit to the United Arab Emirates.

IDF & Security / Iran / Turkey

Turkey Busts Mossad Cell Working Against Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Eleven members of a 15-strong team were reportedly detained.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / Media

Leo Dee Suing CNN's Christiane Amanpour

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The Jewish community must never again allow the defamation of its good name and character,” Rabbi Shmuel Boteach said.

US / News Briefs / Media / Judea & Samaria

Matt Lee Slams State Department at Briefing for Double Standard on Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"It was in fact the Obama administration that said, when it was in office, that it no longer recognized or no longer felt bound by the assurances that were given by both sides."

Headline / Iran

Iran Building Nuke Site that US Bunker Busters Can't Even Damage

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It's not clear if even 2 bunker buster bombs could damage the new Natanz nuclear facility.

Terrorism / US / The Courts / News Briefs / Social Media

US Supreme Court Rules for Big Tech in Terror Cases

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The victims accuse the social media giants of knowingly providing services to groups like ISIS and Hezbollah.”

Iran

Iran Arrests Israeli-Linked ‘Terrorist Group’ at Western Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“A terrorist group associated with the Zionist regime which entered the country from the western borders was arrested,” Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib said.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Israeli Cabinet Boosts Funds for Kotel Infrastructure at the Western Wall Tunnels

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal will add approximately 60 million shekels ($16.5 million) to the five-year project.

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

Nides: Riyadh-Tehran Détente Won’t Hurt Saudi-Israel Prospects

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If the Saudis can “calm the Yemeni situation down, I think that’s great,” the U.S. envoy to Jerusalem said.

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

White House Wants Saudi-Israel Deal by Year’s End

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It’s in Riyadh’s interest to forge an agreement while Biden is in office, U.S. officials said.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / Media

CNN’s Amanpour Yet to Retract Calling Murder of Dee Women a ‘Shootout’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

This is the perfect example of ‘terror journalism,’ where you have moral equivalence between the terrorist and victim.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Gallant Opens Door to Jewish Return to Evacuated Part of Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Knesset in March repealed the disengagement law ban on Israelis living in the four communities.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Father of Boys Killed in February Jerusalem Terror Attack Leaves Hospital

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Avraham Paley lost sons Yaakov Israel and Asher Menachem in the Feb. 10 attack.

The Knesset

Simcha Rothman Says Parts of Judicial Reform Will Pass into Law

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The proposed changes to the Judicial Selection Committee are ready for passage, said MK Simcha Rothman.

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Islamic Jihad

Islamic Jihad Terrorist Dies in Shechem Raid to Map Terrorist’s Home

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

IDF soldiers were attacked at the home of one of the men responsible for killing the Yaniv brothers in Huwara.

Palestinian Authority

PA Calls on ICC to Issue Arrest Warrant for Ben-Gvir

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli minister praised the targeted killing of Islamic Jihad leaders, called for offensive against terrorists in Judea and Samaria.

Jewish / Travel / News Briefs

El Al to Nix Series of London-Tel Aviv Flights to Avoid Shabbat Desecration

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Flight LY318 will be canceled during the summer months as travelers had previously started the check-in process prior to the end of the Jewish day of rest.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / European Union

EU Cancels Europe Day Reception Rather Than Risk Listening to Itamar Ben-Gvir [Updated]

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Poland and Hungary oppose a statement from the E.U. against Ben-Gvir’s participation in the Europe Day event.

Op-Eds

Lies and Libels of Israeli Apartheid Week

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Students for Justice in Palestine’s anti-Israel Hatred fest supports terrorism and the elimination of Israel.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs

Coalition Tensions Rise as Ben-Gvir Fumes Over Return of Terrorist Bodies

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the decision to return three bodies of terrorists as “a grave mistake that will cost us dearly.”

Iran

Gallant: Iran has Enough Nuclear Material to Build Five Bombs

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli defense minister is on a working trip to Greece and Cyprus.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / Politics / Government

Haredi Leader’s Ultimatum to Bibi: IDF Draft Law, or We Quit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If the conscription law is not passed before the budget, we will withdraw from the government," Yitzhak Goldknopf said.

Business and Economy / On Campus / Education / China

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma to Become Visiting Professor at Tel Aviv University

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are honored and delighted to welcome Mr. Jack Ma to Tel Aviv University,” says TAU President Ariel Porat

Israel / Business and Economy / China

Israel, China Hold First Direct Talks on Free-Trade Agreement Since 2019

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A source close to the negotiations said that the two sides were “at an advanced stage of tying up loose ends.”

Syria / Iran

Iran's Raisi Meets Assad in Damascus to Expand Ties

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi congratulated the Syrian president on winning the civil war.

Ukraine

Israel Sends Ukraine Missile Alert System

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Kyiv's ambassador thanks Netanyahu for making it happen.

Headline / Op-Eds

The Ring of Fire Around Israel is Tightening

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel must prepare a counter-strategy against a multi-arena threat.

UK / Jerusalem

King Charles to be Anointed with Oil from Mount of Olives

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“In Judaism, anointing with oil signifies the endowment of Divine power, authority and blessings upon the new king,” writes Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith, Aish.com editor-in-chief.

Obituaries

Rabbi Harold Kushner, 88, Author of ‘When Bad Things Happen to Good People’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The leader for 24 years at Temple Israel in Massachusetts addressed major philosophical questions in his writings.

Politics / Government / The Courts

Netanyahu Not in Contempt of Court, High Court Rules

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Movement for Quality Government says the prime minister violated a conflict of interest agreement by addressing judicial reform.

News Briefs / Settlements

Yesha Council Heads Hail ‘Return to Normalcy’ After Netanyahu Meeting

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The leaders of Israel’s previous government refused to meet with the heads of Judea and Samaria communities, says Yesha chairman.

Hamas / News Briefs

Hamas Halts Bitcoin Fundraising, Fearing Anti-Terror Efforts

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This comes out of concern about the safety of donors and to spare them any harm,” the Islamist group said.

Jewish / US

Every Republican Governor Honors Jewish Heritage Month in Joint Statement

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“As public servants and governors, we support and recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month—and call for observance to celebrate the historical, economic and cultural impact of the Jewish-American people who have strengthened our communities and emboldened our nation throughout history.”

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Florida

Florida the Only US State Where El Al will Service Two Cities

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s national carrier recently relocated its American headquarters from N.Y. to the Sunshine State.

Israel / US / Elections

DeSantis: ‘There’s Never Been a Palestinian Arab Entity’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Florida governor signed a bill to help his state combat antisemitism and vowed to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.

Obituaries

Harry Belafonte, Grandson of Dutch Sephardic Jew, Dies at Age 96

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The president called the Calypso singer, actor and activist “legendary.”

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Leo Dee to Recite Yizkor Prayer During Independence Day Ceremony

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Lucy Dee, 48, Maia, 20, and Rina, 15, were murdered in an April 7 terror attack on the Route 57 highway in the Jordan Valley.

Op-Eds

Kidney Transplant Changed my Mind about Orthodox Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

I am eternally grateful to the Jews who provided me with comfort and nurturing while my husband underwent his transplant.

Government / Left vs. Right / Diaspora

Netanyahu Pulls Out of JFNA Summit in Tel Aviv Amid Planned Protests

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Jewish Federations last week said it had decided not to boycott the prime minister as demanded by obscure and unnamed groups.

NY / Politics / Left vs. Right

Netanyahu Nixes Appointment of MK May Golan as NY Consul

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move drew condemnation from many left-leaning Jews and prompted the U.S. State Department to weigh in.

US / Iran

48 Former US Generals, Admirals Call for US to Arm Israel Against Nuclear Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

JINSA reissued the letter with four additional former military leaders as signatories.

Israel / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Media

‘New York Times’ Buries Terrorists’ Murder of Dee Sisters, Mother

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Instead of prominent reference to one of the most disturbing recent killings, the paper of record noted there was “tension.”

US / News Briefs / Religion

Pew Poll: 65% of Americans Say Belief in God Unnecessary for Moral Life

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel is an anomaly in the data with almost an even split between those who say belief in God is and isn’t a prerequisite for morality.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / Hezbollah

IDF Strikes Hezbollah targets in Syria, Loses Drone

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The military dropped leaflets in the targeted area warning the Syrian army against working with Iranian terror proxies.

US / Politics / News Briefs / The Knesset

US House Speaker McCarthy to Lead 20 Congress Members to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Republican will be the second-ever American speaker to address the Knesset plenum.

Government / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Threatening Letter Sent to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The letter, written in English, accuses the Religious Zionism Party leader of “intending to destroy Israel.”

Op-Eds

The Power of the Human Spirit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

This Holocaust Remembrance Day, let us celebrate Jewish resistance.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Saudi Arabia

Hamas Visit to Saudi Arabia Postponed; PA Chief Abbas in the Kingdom

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Riyadh refused to issue visas to the delegation from the Gaza-based terrorist organization, according to Iranian media.

Iran / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Crown Prince of Iran Making ‘Brave,’ First-of-its-Kind Visit to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I want the people of Israel to know that the Islamic Republic does not represent the Iranian people,” said Reza Pahlavi.

Obituaries

Al Jaffee, Influential ‘Mad Magazine’ Cartoonist, 102

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

His 70 years at the satire publication is part of the longest career of a cartoonist, per the Guinness World Records.

Israel / Antisemitism

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Slams Musical Hallel in Dizengoff Square, Demands Fines and Prosecution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The deputy mayor may not know there are 600 synagogues in Tel Aviv, and religious people too.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Police Thwart Jerusalem Terrorist Attack During Passover

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, a cook, planned a stabbing using a knife from his place of work, investigators say.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon

IDF Detains Infiltrator from Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The unarmed suspect was taken for questioning amid tensions in the north.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

NYPD Releases Footage of 3 Teens Wanted for Antisemitic Threats in Queens

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Video footage shows them shouting antisemitic remarks at individuals while also throwing rocks and displaying a razor.

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