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Israel / Police and Crime / Qatar

Prosecutors Won’t Investigate Gantz in Fifth Dimension Case

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Former Defense Minister Benny Gantz served as chairman of the information-gathering and analysis company while it tried to negotiate a deal with Qatar.

Israel / India

Netanyahu, Modi Vow to Advance Israel-India Ties

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte also called Netanyahu to congratulate him on the formation of the new Israeli government.

Terrorism / UK / Iran

UK Probing Uranium Bound for Iranians in Britain

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the uranium could have been used to build a so-called dirty bomb, a type of improvised nuclear device, according to reports.

Headline / Israel / Left vs. Right

New Israel Fund Admits Financing the Anti-Netanyahu Government Protests

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The NIF issued a "special grant" to civil society groups that helped organize Saturday's "huge demonstration" in Tel Aviv, the group said.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy

Israel Inks $80 Million Deal to Expand Training Center for Fighter Pilots

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The agreement with Elbit Systems will expand the Mission Training Center at the Hatzor Air Force Base, which contains flight training simulators for F-15 and F-16 jets.

US / Government / Iran

Dermer in Washington for Meetings on Iran Nuke Weapons Program

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli strategic affairs minister is the first official from Israel’s new government to visit the U.S. • Israel and the U.S. agree that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons, but have “some tactical differences,” says U.S. State Dept.

Terrorism / US / Palestinian Authority

US: Israel Withholding Money Due to Palestinian Authority Funding of Terrorists ‘Exacerbates Tensions’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Smotrich said, “As long as the Palestinian Authority encourages terrorism and is an enemy, what interest do I have in helping it exist?”

Iran / Social Media

Meta’s Oversight Board Tells Company to Allow ‘Death to Khamenei’ Posts

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"In the context of the post, and the broader social, political and linguistic situation in Iran, 'marg bar Khamenei' should be understood as 'down with.' It is a rhetorical, political slogan, not a credible threat," the board wrote.

Elections / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Florida

Re-elected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Sends a Message to the Kotel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Schneur Oirechman, Chabad emissary in Tallahassee, Fla., read the note, which he then placed in the Western Wall as is customary.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority: Israeli Measures to Punish Terrorism Will Lead to our Collapse

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

PM Mohammad Shtayyeh described the moves as “another nail in the Palestinian Authority's coffin.”

Middle East / Levant / Archaeology

Israeli Researchers Uncover Earliest Silver Used as Currency in Levant

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The hoards date back more than 3,600 years—to the Middle Bronze Age—or about 500 years before prior estimates.

US / Holocaust

Biden Compares Asylum Seekers at US Border to Jews Escaping Nazi Germany

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Comparing Haitians leaving Haiti or Nicaraguans leaving Nicaragua to Jews fleeing violent extermination from Nazi Germany is both an outrageous minimization of the Holocaust and a vile slander of Latin American nations,” wrote Miller.

Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

Lebanon Court Charges 7 for Attack that Killed an Irish UN Soldier

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hezbollah called the killing of Private Sean Rooney, 23, an "unintentional incident."

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

Galant Stresses Iran Threat in First Call with US Counterpart Lloyd Austin

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Newly minted Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant also emphasizes “the unique and unshakeable bond between Israel and the United States.”

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Israel Trained Cows to Spy on Arab Village, says Palestinian Authority News Site

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“On the neck of each cow, they hang a medallion with an eavesdropping and recording device on it, and sometimes cameras, in order to monitor every detail” a village elder told the publication.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs

Israeli Defense Establishment Requests 10-Billion Shekel Budget Increase

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The request, reportedly for this year and the next, is part of an effort to boost Iran strike preparations, as well as to compensate for inflation.

Haredim & Hassidim / Religious & Secular in Israel

First Survey of Haredi Society Post-COVID Finds Challenges Remain

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Technology usage is up, along with a rapid increase in technological training, which may impact wages among haredim in the future.

NY / Antisemitism / Media

Agudath Israel of America Condemns the New York Times for Latest Hit Piece on Orthodox Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Another week, another front-page attack on Orthodox Jews - this time targeting children with special needs and their families,” the statement reads.

Israel / News Briefs / Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Appoints its First Ambassador to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Congratulations and good luck to the first Azerbaijani ambassador to Israel!” tweeted George Deek, Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan.

Germany / Holocaust

Former Nazi Camp Secretary, 97, Challenges Her Conviction

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An estimated 65,000 individuals died at the camp near Gdansk, including "Jewish captives, Polish partisans, and Soviet Russian prisoners of war," according to prosecutors.

US / Business and Economy

Singularity Capital VC Fund to Increase Israel Investments

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Singularity Capital announces it will invest up to $10 million in Israeli tech companies and startups.

NY / Antisemitism

NY Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill Meant to Keep Hasidim Out of Town

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The town of Chester has previously been accused of discriminating against the ultra-Orthodox community.

IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Government

Border Police to be Split from Israel Police, Put Under Ben-Gvir’s Command

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The coalition deal between the Likud Party and incoming National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit Party calls for the move to be implemented within 90 days of the new government’s formation.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset

Netanyahu Launches 37th Israeli Government, Promises to Stop Iran and Build Bullet Train

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the maiden speech of Israel’s new government, the sixth over which he has presided.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Intifada

King of Jordan Threatens Conflict if Israel Crosses Jerusalem ‘Red Lines’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Abdullah II also warned that PA Arabs may launch another terror war - Abdullah hasn't been following the news.

Iran / News Briefs

Elon Musk: 100 Starlinks Active in Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Activists have smuggled the Starlink receivers into the country to circumvent regime limits on communication.

Egypt

Israeli Volunteers Repair Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira’s Egypt Tomb in Covert Operation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The work at Damanhur was carried out in collaboration with Egyptian officials, with volunteers cleaning the grave and its perimeter, restoring damaged windows, and repainting the tomb’s walls.

US / Politics / Elections

RJC Says Congressman-Elect Not Invited to Future Events for Lies about Jewish Heritage

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Republican George Santos admitted to lying on the campaign trail about his mother being Jewish and his grandparents fleeing the Nazis.

Left vs. Right / Social Media

Rob Desantis Offered ‘Libs of TikTok’ Founder a Place to Stay Following Doxxing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

During an interview with Tucker Carlson, the creator of popular conservative Twitter and Instagram accounts revealed that the Florida governor had reached out to her.

Palestinian Authority

In Leaked Audio, Abbas' Top Advisor Curses and Insults the Palestinian Authority Leader

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Mahmoud Abbas is the “son of 66 ******,” “not right in the head,” says PLO Secretary General Hussein al-Sheikh.

Op-Eds

2022: American Jews United to Save Ukrainian Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

We embodied the Talmudic saying that all Jews are responsible for one another.

Antisemitism / Business and Economy

The Cost of Hate: Adidas Stuck with $530 Million of Ye Merch

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The German shoe manufacturer plans to offer deep discounts on disgraced rapper’s products

Jerusalem

Jews Redeem Land in Shiloach (Silwan)

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ataret Cohanim purchased and redeemed 5 dunams (1.23 acres) of land in the Shiloach neighborhood of Jerusalem and took ownership of it on Tuesday morning.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Shin Bet Foils Arab Bomb Plot and a Suicide Bombing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An explosive device hidden in a fire extinguisher was seized; the conspiracy involved operatives from Judea and Samaria directed by Gazan handlers.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Israeli-Arab Mayor Attends Funeral of Terrorist Who Wounded 3 Policemen

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Kafr Qassem Mayor Abdel Badir said there were several possible motives although the police had already announced it was terrorism.

IDF & Security / Religious & Secular in Israel

Under Coalition Deal, Chief Sephardic Rabbi Will Head Panel That Selects IDF Chief Rabbi

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Until now, the defense minister and chief of IDF staff have chosen the leader of the Military Rabbinate.

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Saudi Arabia / Sovereignty

Netanyahu Offers to Suspend Sovereignty Plans in Exchange for Peace with Saudi Arabia - Report

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If we have peace with Saudi Arabia, we are effectively going to bring an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict," Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Headline / Op-Eds

Why Israel is Becoming the Ultimate Study Abroad Destination

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

With low costs, immersion in the Start-Up Nation and antisemitism spiking, it’s no wonder students are choosing the Jewish state.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

Watch: Fatah Terrorists Practice Urban Combat in Jenin

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

This comes after months of violence emanating from the PA controlled terror city.

On Campus / Education

Report: Jewish Day Schools Build on Pandemic Enrollment Growth

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Report from Prizmah shows that once families are in the door, most want to stay in the Jewish day school system.

NY / Antisemitism / Chabad

Chabad Ice Menorah Smashed in Upper East Side Antisemitic Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Shattered Hanukkah menorah stationed at East 93rd Street and 2nd Avenue marks the second holiday attack that occurred at the same center.

Islamists / Canada

Radical Islamists to Convene in Toronto Conference

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Toronto conference contains an impressive array of radicals from a variety of different, competing strains of Sunni Islam and Sunni Islamism,” according to Sam Westrop, director of Islamist Watch.

US

ZOA Slams Funding of ‘Propaganda Outfit’ UN in Omnibus Spending Bill

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Zionist Organization of America National President Morton A. Klein said, “It is outrageous that America sends even a dime of taxpayer money to the U.N., an organization of nations who are only united by their animus towards Israel, the one and only Jewish state.”

US

Jewish Federations, Orthodox Union Applaud Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Bill includes funding for synagogue security, action against antisemitism and aid to Holocaust survivors

Terrorism / US / On Campus / Education

Terror Victims Sue Biden Administration for Funding Palestinian Authority

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. government is in violation of the 2018 Taylor Force Act, the plaintiffs contend.

Business and Economy / Eastern Europe

Israel’s Elbit Systems Signs $410 Million Romanian Drone Contract

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli defense electronics company announced Wednesday that it had been awarded the lucrative contract to supply Romania with up to seven Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned aircraft systems.

IDF & Security / Hamas / Interfaith Relations

Pope Meets Families of Israelis Held Captive by Hamas in Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

‘It is so difficult to comfort a mother’s tears,’ Francis tells the delegation at the Vatican.

Op-Eds

Rundown of 2022 Troubles

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Midterm elections, Israeli elections, Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, China and more.

US / Iran

Biden Says Iran Nuclear Deal is Dead, but Won't Announce It

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The mullahs will “have a nuclear weapon," the U.S. president warns.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Nazi SS Symbol Carved into Bevery Hills Menorah, Suspect Arrested

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook said, “A despicable act such as this will never be tolerated in our City.”

Photo of the Day

Menorah from Iconic 1931 Photograph Returns to Germany

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"This light is a strong societal symbol against hatred," said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

US / Left vs. Right / Diaspora

Jewish Council for Public Affairs Announces Major Organizational Reset

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The organization will loosen its ties to The Jewish Federations of North America in a bid to free itself to pursue liberal agenda items.

Israel / US / Antisemitism

Biden Admin Demands Israel Provide ‘Equal Allocation of Resources’ to Countering Israeli ‘Extremists’ and 'Palestinian' Terrorists

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ambassador Robert A. Wood described the administration as “deeply concerned by the sustained escalation of violence in the West Bank.”

Politics / Police and Crime / The Knesset

Meretz Party’s Minister Tamar Zandberg and Partner Uri Zaki Accused of Corruption

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Uri Zaki raised 734,000 shekels in 2017-2022 for his nonprofit from the New Israel Fund, a U.S.-based NGO that supports progressive groups in Israel.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Antisemitic Assailant Shouts ‘Kanye 2024,’ Knocks Down Man in Manhattan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The attacker shouted “numerous” antisemitic comments at his victim, including referencing West, before fleeing on a bicycle pulling a trailer with the sign “Hungry Disabled.”

Israel / Religion / Judaism

Historic First: Women Take Israeli State Exam in Jewish Religious Law

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Among the subjects tested were Sabbath laws, marriage and divorce, family purity and mourning.

The Courts / Palestinian Authority

Family of PA Activist Who Died in Palestinian Authority Custody Files Suit with ICC

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We demand justice for a man who was doing nothing but speaking the truth to power,” says the lawyer representing Nizar Banat’s relatives.

Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

Irish UNIFIL Peacekeeper Killed by Gunfire in Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A second soldier is in serious condition; two armored vehicles came under small arms fire while traveling from southern Lebanon to Beirut.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

IDF Chief Hints Israel Hit Iranian Arms Convoy on Syria-Iraq Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The air strike, near Abu Kamal in eastern Syria, reportedly targeted weapons being smuggled in from Iraq.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Turkey

Turkish Authorities Arrest Suspects ‘Spying on Palestinians for Mossad’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hamas openly maintains an active headquarters on Turkish soil, which it uses to orchestrate and fund terrorist activity in Judea and Samaria.

Headline / Op-Eds

Blowing the Whistle on FIFA’s Systemic Antisemitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The organization behind the World Cup has a long history of enabling hatred of Jews and the Jewish state.

Diaspora / Gulf States / UAE / Kosher Food News

UAE Jewish Community Opens First Kosher Supermarket in Gulf

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The unique Jewish supermarket, spanning over 130 square meters in the center of Dubai, offers quality kosher produce imported especially from Israel, Europe and the U.S.,” says UAE-based Rabbi Levi Duchman

Iran / Ukraine / Russia

Moscow and Tehran Moving Towards ‘Defense Partnership’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

This cooperation threatens not only Ukraine but also Iran's neighbors, U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said.

IDF & Security / Syria

Mossad Director Reveals Last Telegram of Israeli Spy Eli Cohen

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Eli Cohen was among our best agents. He continues to influence us and instill in us a fighting spirit, courage, values and devotion,” says Mossad head David Barnea.

Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

'All Bets Are Off' If Iran Goes Nuclear, Says Saudi Foreign Minister

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Iran’s Gulf Arab neighbors will “ensure their own security” in the event Tehran obtains nuclear weapons, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Sunday.

Israel / Antisemitism

81% of Israeli Teens Have Experience Antisemitism Online

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

You no longer need to leave your home, much less your country to get hit with antisemitism these days.

Palestinian Authority / Saudi Arabia / China

At Saudi Meetup, China Supports 'Palestine' as PA Chieftain Calls to Boycott Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas urged world leaders at the China-Arab States Summit in Saudi Arabia to “refrain from dealing” with the Jewish state unless it commits to two states.

US / Holidays & Observances

White House Unveils Chanukah Menorah as Part of Official Holiday Decorations for First Time

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Chanukiot have previously been lit in the White House, but this is the first time one has been included as part of an official display.

US / Travel / Antisemitism

Antisemitism in the Air: Southwest Airlines Passenger Dons ‘Ye is Right’ Burger King Crown

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We’re sorry if another passenger’s attire was in poor taste,” Southwest Airlines’ Twitter account responded.

Qatar / Iran

Tehran, Doha Repress Iranian Dissidents at World Cup

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The level of information-sharing between Doha and Tehran should raise eyebrows in Washington.

Lebanon

Lebanon has Arrested 185 Israeli ‘Spy Suspects’ since Collapse

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Two of those prosecuted allegedly initiated contact with the Mossad through its website in search of work.

Jewish / Ukraine / Obituaries / Russia

Jewish-Ukrainian Soldier Killed in Battle Against Russia

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Vladislav Shain "fought heroically from the very beginning of the invasion,” says Ukrainian Chief Rabbi Moshe Azman.

Obituaries

Holocaust Survivor Who Translated During Eichmann Trial Dies at 94

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Aliza Goldman and her husband founded the first translation agency in Israel.

Featured / Iran

Ayatollah Khamenei’s Sister Calls on Iran's IRGC to Lay Down Their Weapons

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Ali Khamenei's Revolutionary Guards and mercenaries should join the people before it is too late," said Badri Hosseini Khamenei.

Headline / Op-Eds

Biden Turning on Israel to Feed Progressives

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Biden knows he needs the Israel-hating left in 2024, and is acting accordingly.

Op-Eds

Harvard #1 in Academic Antisemitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The redefinition, suppression and denigration of Jewish identity on campus are at all-time highs.

Iran

Iran Says 9 Could Face Death Penalty Over Assassination of Nuclear Scientist

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to judiciary spokesman Massoud Setayeshi, the nine prisoners were charged with "corruption on earth" and cooperation with Israel, both of which are capital offenses in the Islamic Republic.

US / Antisemitism / Media

US State Department Spokesman Mute on False ‘War Crimes’ Accusation Against Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ned Price also failed to refute a reporter’s false claim that an Israeli soldier shot an unarmed Arab at “point blank range,” when in fact the officer fired at a terrorist in the process of attacking him.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / Germany

Israel, Germany Hold Strategic Dialogue on Iran, Potential Sale of Arrow 3

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The meeting of top defense officials in Berlin was part of the two countries’ annual bilateral strategic dialog.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Sports

Nike Drops Kryie Irving Following Antisemitism Scandal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision comes one month after the sporting apparel giant suspended its agreement with the NBA player and announced the latest version of his sneakers, the Kyrie 8, would not be released.

Gaza / Left vs. Right / Media

New York Times Walks Back False Report on Gaza Fishing Industry

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Using official Palestinian statistics, the CAMERA media watchdog proved to the Times that fishermen in the Hamas-ruled enclave have more than doubled their annual catch in the last 15 years.

Government / Elections / Left vs. Right / On Campus / Education

Noam Party Leader Condemns Lapid-Led Campaign as ‘Sedition’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Avi Maoz pointed out that teachers hide what they are teaching from the parents, and he plans to make sure parents know what their kids are being exposed to.

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