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Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

www.JNS.org is an independent, non-profit business resource and wire service covering Jewish news and Israel news for Jewish media throughout the English-speaking world.

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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.

US / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Breitbart: ‘Hypocrisy’ of Israeli Yair Lapid Meeting with Rep. Jerry Nadler

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Both claim to support democracy while boosting anti-democratic reform, according to conservative political commentator Joel Pollak.

Terrorism / Israel / Cyber

Cyberattack Shutters Galilee Farm Water Controllers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“You have been hacked, Down with Israel,” read a message on the controllers.

Op-Eds

"Does This Compromise President Biden?"

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The notion that a declining power like Russia, which has domestic problems, a shrinking economy, a shrinking demographic base, is somehow a bigger threat than China is laughable.

IDF & Security / Syria / Iran / News Briefs

Israel Hits Syrian Military Targets After Six Missiles Fired at Golan Heights

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The IDF sees the State of Syria responsible for all activities occurring within its territory and will not allow any attempts to violate Israeli sovereignty,” says the Israeli military.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Calls Up Reserves in Preparation for Possible Large-Scale Military Op

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi orders the reinforcement amid an explosion of terror emanating from Lebanon, the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria.

Op-Eds

Biden’s Boycott of Netanyahu is Outrageous

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel is the creator of its destiny; the White House is not.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

IDF Soldier Wounded by Gunfire in Beit Ummar Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli forces came under fire during a counterterror operation in the village, according to the military.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Ohio Teen Arrested for Alleged Threat Against New York Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This is a stark reminder of the threats that we face as a country, and faith-based community every day,” said Michael Masters, head of the Secure Community Network.

US / Iran

Biden Administration Floats Iran Agreement that Would Ease Some Sanctions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Biden administration doesn’t have a clue,” tweeted the Republican Jewish Coalition.

Police and Crime / Government / Left vs. Right

Israel’s AG Says Netanyahu is Not in Contempt of Court

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While the prime minister violated the law, the conditions for holding him in contempt of court were not met, says Gali Baharav-Miara.

Op-Eds

Biden’s Pollsters Forgot this Jew

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The president’s attack on Benjamin Netanyahu is all about revenge.

Government / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Noa Tishby Fired as Israel’s Antisemitism Envoy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move comes just weeks after she denounced the government’s judicial reform program as a “coup.”

US / Chabad

Biden Proclaims ‘National Education Day’ on Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Birthday

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

His faith and study taught him that education is the antidote to hate and the cornerstone of humanity, the White House said.

Antisemitism / Canada

Swastikas Mar Historic Orthodox Synagogue in Montreal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This vile act shows us that Jew-hatred is alive and well in Canada,” according to Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center.

Israel / Left vs. Right

Lost Haredi Couple Attacked by Anti-Judicial Reform Anarchists in Tel Aviv

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An ultra-Orthodox couple driving through Tel Aviv on Sunday night found themselves trapped in an anti-judicial reform protest and were physically attacked.

Terrorism / Lebanon / Hezbollah / Israeli Arabs

Israeli-Arab Wounded by Lebanese Terrorist Describes Megiddo Highway Bombing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Shareef ad-Din’s car hit a roadside bomb planted by a suspected Hezbollah operative.

US / Antisemitism / Israeli Arabs

Rashida Tlaib Faces Backlash for Tweet Falsely Accusing Israeli Police

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Groups on both sides of the aisle condemned the social-media post, which Twitter flagged with additional context from readers.

Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right

Israeli AG: Netanyahu's Speech Was 'Completely Illegal'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Gali Baharav-Miara contends that the Israeli premier's decision to wade into the process of reforming the judiciary is “completely illegal.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Intercepts Hamas UAV Over Gaza Strip

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The drone did not cross into Israeli territory and did not pose a threat to civilians living close to Hamas enclave, said the IDF.

Sports

Bnei Menashe Immigrant From India Becomes Israel’s New Kickboxing Champion

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Obed Hrangchal could soon be representing the Jewish state in international competitions.

Judaism / Headline

Can ChatGPT write a better sermon?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If ChatGPT can write a sermon based purely on mimicry, the real question is: Why can’t rabbis write a better sermon than ChatGPT?

US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / LGBTQ+

Students’ Attorney Accuses Yeshiva University of ‘Scorched Earth’ Legal Tactics

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Well-meaning politicians are kindly asked to learn the facts before attacking Jewish education,” responded a Becket Fund vice president.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

Former Arafat Aide and Oldest PA Terrorist Released from Israeli Jail

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Fuad Shubaki, 83, was sentenced in 2009 for his role in attempting to smuggle weapons from Iran to the Gaza Strip aboard the Karine A.

Featured / Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Ben-Gvir Tells High Court: ‘Permit Me to Represent Myself’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"I no longer trust the attorney general," the national security minister, himself a lawyer, tells the judges.

Israel / Police and Crime

Security Forces Probe Megiddo Junction Bombing that Seriously Wounded Man in Northern Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The man, from the Arab town of Salem, was wounded when an explosive device detonated at around 6 a.m. in an apparent roadside bombing.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia / United Nations (UN)

Saudi Arabia Blocks Israeli Delegation from Attending UN Awards Ceremony

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Circassians from Kfar Kama were denied entry visas into the Gulf kingdom to attend an event honoring their lower Galilee village.

Israel / Sports

Israel Comes from Behind to Win 3-1 in World Baseball Classic

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The go-ahead runs came in the eighth in a game that was supposed to be easier for Israel.

IDF & Security / Syria

Syria: Israeli Strikes Iranian Positions in Tartus and Hama Provinces

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Syrian Arab News Agency said that a “burst of missiles” was fired just past 7 am from the direction of northern Lebanon.

Government / Europe / Business and Economy

Netanyahu Talks Business Ties, Security with Italian Prime Minister Meloni in Rome

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli exports to Italy have doubled—now amounting to $1.5 billion by the end of 2022—in the past two years, added Netanyahu’s office.

Op-Eds

Hating Israel: Return of US State Department

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Its just-released assessment of Joe Biden’s first year as president whitewashes Palestinian terrorism.

Terrorism / Israel / Health and Medicine

Four Israelis Inherit Corneas of Yaniv Brothers Murdered in Terror Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We wish the donors to see the world with goodness and joy, as our sweet Hillel and Yagel saw it,” said parents Esti and Shalom Yaniv.

Op-Eds

US Betrays Pledge of ‘Unbreakable’ Support for Israel at the UN --AGAIN!

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. financial and political support of the Palestinians’ war against Israel is shameful.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Yaniv Brothers’ Killer was Released from Israeli Jail just Months Before the Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hamas member Abdel Fattah Hussein Kharousha was reportedly freed four months ago, after being arrested for planning shooting attacks against Israeli soldiers.

US / Police and Crime

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Los Angeles Gunman Who Shot Two Jewish Men Outside Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Authorities say that 28-year-old Jaime Tran intended to kill Jews as they were leaving their synagogues.

Headline / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Herzog: We Are Closer Than Ever to Agreement on Judicial Reforms

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Now it depends on our national leadership, the coalition and the opposition, who need to rise to the occasion,” said the Israeli president.

Terrorism / Hamas / Turkey

Shin Bet Busts Hamas Students Terror Ring Run Out of Turkey

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Four students from the PA arrested for planning terrorist attacks against Israel.

US / Politics

House Subcommittee to Investigate Rep. Santos, Who Has Claimed Jewish Ancestry

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Now Congress is one step closer to holding its most corrupt member accountable,” tweeted Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Netanyahus Pay Condolence Call on Yaniv family, Who Lost Two Sons to Terrorism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The bereaved parents told the prime minister and his wife their sons were motivated by the values of volunteerism and charity.

Iran / South America

Israel Slams Brazil for Letting Iranian Warships Dock

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena set anchor in Rio de Janeiro despite U.S. pressure.

The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Dismantles MK’s Office at Evyatar Outpost in Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This is one stone on the way to our complete return to the community, as was agreed and as must be,” said Religious Zionism Party lawmaker Tzvi Sukkot.

Terrorism / Israel / US / News Briefs

US-Israeli Terror Victim Elan Ganeles Laid to Rest

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Elan Ganeles had traveled to the Jewish state to celebrate a friend’s wedding.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Israel Police Thwart Plot to Assassinate Ben-Gvir

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, a resident of eastern Jerusalem, was allegedly paid by terrorist groups to carry out the murder during a visit by the Israeli minister to the Temple Mount during Ramadan.

Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Regavim Warns Knesset: PA Creating Land Bridge through Illegal Building in Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Regavim documentation shows illegal Palestinian Authority construction where Jewish communities were before the 2005 disengagement.

Iran

CIA Chief: Iran Could Produce Weapons-Grade Uranium within Weeks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

William Burns’s comments come just days after U.N. nuclear watchdog inspectors detected uranium enriched to 84 percent in the Islamic Republic.

NY / Chabad

Chabad Shabbaton to Attract Thousands of Teens from Around the World

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The annual event, hosted in New York City, fosters a sense of Jewish community for students from North America and around the world.

NY / Antisemitism

NYC Council Votes to Name Street after Antisemitic Nation of Islam Leader

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad Way” honors a dishonorable man who cozied up with neo-Nazis and called Jews greedy.

Travel / Florida

El Al to Increase Number of Flights from Florida to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The added service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Broward County “will help to boost business, tourism and trade opportunities,” said its mayor, Lamar Fisher.

US / Government

Netanyahu Meets with Republican Senators in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell led American lawmakers to the Jewish state.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah’s Elite Radwan Force Trains to Invade Northern Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hassan Nasrallah said his Iranian-backed terror group would not allow Israel to continue pumping gas from its Karish field “if there is procrastination regarding the drilling for oil and gas in Lebanese waters.”

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / Media / On Campus / Education

NY Times Story on Orthodox School Finances ‘Misleading,’ Says School Official

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Everything is aboveboard with the way the Kiryas Joel School District educates Chassidic children with special needs, explains district superintendent Joel Petlin.

Government / The Courts / The Knesset

UTJ Head Gafni ‘Happy’ with ‘Taking Down’ Israel’s Supreme Court

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The biggest troubles for religious issues and the ultra-Orthodox public came from the Supreme Court. There is no area where it did not hurt us.”

News Briefs / Lebanon / The Environment

4.4 Magnitude Quake off Lebanese Coast Rattles Northern Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The quake struck 73 kilometers northwest of Sidon, Lebanon at a depth of 10.0 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem

IDF to Demolish Home of Terrorist from Deadly Twin Bombings in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The terrorist’s family has been notified, and now has the option of petitioning the High Court of Justice against the move, according to the Israeli military.

Headline / Terrorism / US / Government / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements / Sovereignty

Update: US Pressured Bibi into Partial Settlement Freeze

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Amid U.S. pressure, Jerusalem reportedly will freeze for several months the legalization of additional young settlements in Judea and Samaria.

Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Lebanon-Israel Border, Meets with Hezbollah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ali Bagheri: “The Islamic resistance was able to liberate the land from the occupation and provide Lebanon with stability.”

Iran / United Nations (UN)

Defense Minister Gallant: Iran in Talks to Sell Advanced Weapons to 50+ Countries

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Gallant calls on world powers to prevent the proliferation of weapons once the U.N. arms embargo on the Islamic Republic expires in October.

Government / Ukraine

FM Cohen: Israel Backs Ukraine’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jerusalem's top diplomat is on a solidarity visit to Kyiv ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

Antisemitism / Sports / Africa

NGO Sends Protest Letter to SA Rugby Over ‘Cowardly’ Move to Nix TA Heat from Tourney

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The International Legal Forum described the decision as a “cave-in to extremist anti-Israel forces promoting the racist BDS campaign.”

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel’s GDP Increased 6.5% in 2022

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel’s inflation rate reached a 14-year high in January, jumping 5.4% over the previous year.

News Briefs / Sports

Ice Hockey Tourney Nets a Goal for the Needy in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Players from North America, Europe and Israel compete in the 12th annual Israel Recreational Hockey Association Tournament.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Antisemite Who Threatened Chuck Schumer’s Life Gets 5 Months in Prison

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

California man left an expletive-ridden message on the Senate majority leader’s voicemail.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Netanyahu to Transfer Full Power over Civil Administration to Smotrich

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Defense Ministry body's responsibilities include approving construction in Area C of Judea and Samaria.

US / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Smotrich Vows Unrestrained Building in Judea and Samaria Despite US Opposition

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While Washington's response is “understandable,” the Americans know that Israel’s government is “committed to the settlements,” said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

US / Antisemitism

‘Ye is Right’ Campaign Linked to Numerous Incidents of Jew-Hatred

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Vandalism and harassment have taken place at scores of locations across the U.S., the ADL reports.

Politics / Government / The Knesset

Former AG Mandelblit: Aryeh Deri Never Agreed to Quit Politics

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Contradicting the Supreme Court, Avichai Mandelblit says the plea deal struck by Shas Party leader Aryeh Deri last year “unequivocally” did not include a commitment to permanently leave politics.

Terrorism / Government

Knesset to Pass Law to Revoke Citizenship and Expel Terrorists

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The prospective move comes after three Israelis were killed in a car-ramming attack in Jerusalem.

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