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Op-Eds

The New Face Fighting anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

There is a major movement of Muslims not only ready to stop being anti-Semitic but to combat anti-Semitism.

Headline / US / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Memo: Biden Administration Aims to ‘Reset’ Relations with the Palestinian Authority

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to the memo, the goal is to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace under a two-state solution framework “based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed land swaps and agreements on security and refugees.”

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Syrian Media Reports Israeli Airstrikes Near Damascus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The strikes targeted Iranian militia warehouses at a Syrian military facility, says U.K.-based war monitor.

US / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

San Diego State University Reacts to Swastikas Found on Student Housing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Acts of hate like this are disgraceful and cowardly; that swastikas vandalized a home of Jewish students is especially reprehensible,” university leaders wrote in a joint statement.

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

Blinken says Abraham Accords are ‘Something We Want to Build On’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the Biden administration’s foreign-policy agenda, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged the work of his predecessor, Mike Pompeo.

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

UAE and Israel to Build Advanced Anti-Drone Defense System

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The platform would include jamming and cyber-takeover capabilities, as well as guns, missiles, electromagnetics and lasers able to destroy a drone.

Israel / Coronavirus

Israeli Study Finds Vaccinated Mothers Pass Coronavirus Antibodies to Newborns

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The research discovered an increase in antibodies in the blood and in breast milk 14 days after the first shot and seven days after the second.

Headline / Israel / US / Arts and Entertainment / Coronavirus

‘South Park’ Residents Get Vaccinated for COVID, Courtesy of Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The cartoon tv characters, including one wearing a yarmulke, are seen injecting themselves with the vaccine.

US / Antisemitism

Justice Department Reaches Agreement with New Jersey Town after Accusations of Religious Zoning Bias

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Toms River, which was accused of placing unreasonable burdens on its growing Orthodox population, will modify its zoning code to reduce the “minimum acreage” for a house of worship from 10 acres to two.

Antisemitism

Tufts Dental Student Disavows anti-Semitic Tweets, is Now an ‘Ex-Canary’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Adam Elayan decided to make his story public so that someone “who may harbor the kind of prejudice I used to will see that hatred towards others is a choice we make, and like me, decide to make better choices.”

Israel / US / The Courts / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority: ‘If ICC Indicts Israel, We Can Take US Firms to Court’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The court’s decision to investigate Israel for war crimes “shattered the monopoly on pain Israel purported to have,” says P.A. Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh.

US / Iran / Europe

Report: European Powers Scrap US-Backed Plan for IAEA Rebuke of Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Britain, France and Germany withdraw their support for a resolution criticizing Tehran for failing to explain the presence of uranium particles at undeclared locations.

US / Antisemitism

State Department Nominee Contributed to Book Claiming ‘Israel Lobby’ Controls Politics

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Uzra Zeya has been nominated as undersecretary for civilian security, democracy and human rights.

US / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

ZOA Urges Biden to Not Revoke New ‘Made in Israel’ Labeling Policy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The appeal comes in response to a request by left-wing Jewish groups to rescind the directive put in place by the Trump administration.

Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

PA Denies Accusations of Cronyism in Vaccine Rollout

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The PA Healthy Ministry insisted that only 10% of the vaccines were given to PA security personnel, soccer players, government officials and members of the PLO.

Sheba Medical Center

For Third Year in Row, Israel's Sheba Medical Center Ranks as One of World’s ‘Top 10’ Hospitals

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Newsweek” magazine’s annual “World’s Best Hospitals” survey cited its superior health care, medical innovation and cutting-edge research.

Israel / News Briefs / Coronavirus

Israel’s Health Minister Says 90 Percent of Those Over 50 are ‘Vaccinated or Recovered’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Yuli Edelstein announces the good news, while his deputy warns about the climbing reproduction rate.

US / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

US Says Israel-Saudi Peace still a Goal, but Riyadh Must Respect American Values

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Going forward, the kingdom’s actions will determine how much of the two countries’ “ambitious” shared agenda can be achieved.

Op-Eds

Israeli Politicians Should Stop Copying US Elections

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An election campaign is a job interview. Let the party leaders tell us why we should hire them.

Op-Eds

Conversion CANNOT be Taken Lightly

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rather than fretting over the High Court of Justice’s ruling on non-Orthodox conversions, lawmakers should realize that the court left the door open to amending the Law of Return to reflect current practices.

IDF & Security / US / Iran / News Briefs

1,800 Former Israeli Generals, Service Members Urge Biden Not to Return to JCPOA

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 2015 Iran deal poses an “existential threat to the Jewish state” and returning to it would push Israel and its Sunni allies into a “dangerous corner,” potentially igniting a nuclear arms race, warns Habithonistim group.

Op-Eds

Israel and the Palestinian issue in the Biden era

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The next Israeli government would be well-advised to come up with its own proposals for improving the life of Palestinians.

Israel / Europe / The Environment

Israel Rules Out Greek Tanker as Suspect in Mediterranean Oil Spill

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The “Minerva Helen” was not the source of the ecological disaster, says Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry after inspecting the vessel.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Into the Future: Tel Aviv University Launches New Artificial-Intelligence Center

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The AI revolution is expected to impact our way of life in every aspect,” from drug development to security systems, robotics and even social issues,” said Professor Meir Feder, who will head the center.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

ZOA Denounces Selection of Betty McCollum as Chair of House Defense Committee

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

BDS Betty has accused Israel of “apartheid” and was one of the few members of Congress to vote against the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, which aimed to curb and defund Hamas.

NY / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS

Andrew Yang Walks Back Tough Anti-BDS Stance During Muslim Democratic Club forum

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang said he has an issue with organizations that don’t disavow “very, very violent tactics” towards Israel, though he doesn’t have an issue with individuals or activists “making a case for what they think is right.”

US / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS

Canary Mission Report: Not Just Israel, National SJP Places US & Canada in Crosshairs

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The group is now “against the existence of the U.S. and Canada, calling it ‘occupied Turtle Island.’ It is undoubtedly a significant development, and we are monitoring it closely,” the Canary Mission told JNS.

Iran / Korea

South Korea, Iran Progress in Talks to Release $7 billion in Iranian Assets

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In early January, Iran seized a South Korean tanker and its crew in the Persian Gulf.

Jewish

Genesis Prize Foundation to Honor Life and Legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The chief rabbi of the United Kingdom gained international renown as a teacher of Jewish values and a proponent of inter-religious dialogue.

US / Politics / Antisemitism

CPAC Dumps Speaker Over ‘Reprehensible’ Antisemitic Views

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Social media “influencer” Young Pharaoh has claimed Judaism was “made up for political gain” and promoted conspiracy theories.

Jewish / US / Politics

National Council of Young Israel Replaces Entire Board to Focus on Member Synagogues

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We will continue to speak out on Israel, but [our] purpose is not to be an advocacy organization,” said new board president David Warshaw.

Iran

IAEA Head Arrives in Tehran Ahead of Iran’s Deadline to Bar Nuclear Inspections

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rafael Grossi tweets that the purpose of his trip is “to find a mutually agreeable solution, compatible with Iranian law, so that the IAEA can continue essential verification activities in Iran.”

IDF & Security / News Briefs

105-Year-Old IAF Founding Member Promoted to Colonel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In January 1948, Ziloni negotiated the purchase of 21 single-engine, lightweight Auster planes from the British.

Featured / NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Cuomo Directs Hate-Crimes Task Force to Investigate Swastika at Rego Park Jewish Center

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Surveillance footage shows a suspect drawing a swastika on a “private property” sign at the Rego Park Jewish Center in Queens, N.Y.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli Nanosatellite Hitches Ride on NASA Rocket to International Space Station

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We have joined the ‘Civil Space Revolution’ called New Space, in which, unlike the Old Space, not only giant companies with huge budgets and large teams of engineers can build and launch satellites,” said Professor Colin Price.

US / Saudi Arabia

Biden Officials ‘Recalibrating’ Ties with Saudis, Opening ‘Path to Diplomacy’ for Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move is a reversal of U.S. relations under the Trump administration, which had maintained steady contact with Mohammed bin Salman, also known as “MBS.”

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Sports

Iran Denounces Dissident Judoka for Competing in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I apologize to the families of the martyrs and the Iranian people ... and am ashamed that a foolish athlete who only considers his personal interests traveled to Tel Aviv,” says the head of the Iranian Judo Association about Saeid Mollaei, now a Mongolian citizen.

Israel / Business and Economy

Google Grants Israeli Nonprofit Lender $1 Million ‘Impact Loan’ to Help Small Businesses

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Small businesses are the heart of the economy and in the past year we have felt the need to do more for them,” says Google Israel Director Barak Regev.

Featured / Israel / US / Politics / The Courts / Antisemitism

Watch: Rep. Ilhan Omar Calls on Biden Administration to Support Referring Israel to ICC

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The court’s ability to “investigate, probe and render justice” is being undermined in the United States, says Omar.

Israel / Iran / Sports

Exiled Iranian Judoka Arrives in Israel to Compete in Tel Aviv Grand Slam

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Saeid Mollaei, who was forced to throw a match at the 2019 World Judo Championships to avoid a bout with Israeli counterpart Sagi Muki, is now competing on behalf of Mongolia.

Headline / US / Politics / Antisemitism

Rabbinical Group: Omar’s Promotion Shows ‘Congress Willing to Tolerate Anti-Semitism’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, Israel regional vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, called her new appointment “dangerous.”

Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Report: Joint Arab List leader Ayman Odeh receives funds from PLO

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Palestinian Authority treasurer Ramzi Khuri “funds various expenses that MK Odeh has as the head of an Arab party,” a P.A. official tells Israel’s Channel 20.

Israel / Global / The Courts

Karim Khan Elected to Replace Fatou Bensouda as ICC Prosecutor

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

One of Khan’s first tasks in his nine-year term will be to decide whether or not to investigate Israel for war crimes it did not commit.

Op-Eds

Israeli Little Leaguers Warm Up for ‘Field of Peace’ tournament in Dubai

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The baseball 12-and-under set is preparing to compete for the Unity Cup in March, featuring Israel, the United Arab Emirates and potentially teams from other Gulf states.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Israeli Flag Gets Pelted with Eggs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are not the type of people to be scared. We’re not the type of people that would be silenced. We’re not the type of people to back down from what we believe in,” says student Jeremy Zelner.

Jewish / History / News Briefs / Germany

Dozen-Plus Medieval Jewish Headstones Discovered Inside Wall in Germany

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Germany’s Ministry of Culture spokesman said the tombstones “are centuries-old evidence of Jewish roots and tradition in Mainz.”

NY / The Courts / Diaspora / Coronavirus

Federal Court Rules Against Cuomo’s Limitations on Capacity at Houses of Worship

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They will now return to the 50-percent-capacity limit that was in place before the New York governor’s zone plan.

Archaeology / Obituaries

Editor, Author and Attorney Turned Archaeology Expert Hershel Shanks Dies at 90

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hershel Shanks spearheaded the release of the photographs of Dead Sea Scroll fragments that had never before been published.

IDF & Security / US

Israel Approves $9 Billion Purchase of Advanced Aircraft, Weapons from US

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The deal includes the procurement of F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, SH53K helicopters, refueling planes and the Eitan, a new-generation armored personnel carrier developed jointly by Israel and the United States.

IDF & Security / US / Health and Medicine

Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Leverage US-Israel Joint Research on PTSD

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Thousands of warfighters often struggle to find normalcy after returning home from combat deployments,” said U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.).

Terrorism / Lebanon / Hezbollah

US Officials Condemn Assassination of Lebanese Anti-Hezbollah Activist

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Lokman Slim, 58, a publisher and filmmaker, was part of a small group of Shi’ite Muslim political activists who openly criticized the terror group.

Terrorism / Iran / News Briefs / Canada

Jewish Group ‘Disturbed’ by Canada’s Refusal to Designate Iran’s IRGC as Terror Group

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Ultimately, the IRGC is more dangerous than any of the groups listed, and constitutes a real and present danger to Iranian dissidents, the Jewish community and Canadians in general,” said B’nai Brith Canada.

Terrorism / Iran / France

Belgian Court Convicts Iranian Diplomat of Bomb Plot in France

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Assadolah Assad, who served in the Iranian embassy in Vienna, was convicted of transporting explosives for an attack on leaders of the National Council of Resistance of Iran at the group’s annual rally near Paris in 2018.

IDF & Security / Syria / Iran / United Nations (UN)

Syria Demands UNSC Take ‘Immediate’ Action Following Alleged Israeli Strike

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A U.K.-based war monitor group reports that the alleged Israeli strikes targeted “several military positions,” and militias associated with Hezbollah and the Syrian Resistance for the Liberation of the Golan.

Featured / US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

Report: Matt Duss, a Bernie Sanders Adviser with Anti-Israel History, Expected to Join State Department

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

He allegedly was part of an incident in 2012 where several staffers at the center’s ThinkProgress website were condemned for using anti-Semitic tropes of Jews dominating politics and money.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / The Courts

Israel’s High Court of Justice Votes to Partially Demolish Home of Esther Horgen’s Killer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Horgen, 52 and the mother of six children, was killed in late December by Muhammad Cabha after going for a power walk in a forest near her home in Tel Menashe in Northern Samaria.

Analysis

170 Celebs/Execs to Launch ‘Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The alliance will host programming to highlight their common mission to fight hate and facilitate collaborative events to build solidarity between the black and Jewish communities.

Featured / Iran

Iran Spins Up Advanced Centrifuges at Natanz Enrichment Facility

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iranian nuclear program “a challenge we have to tackle immediately,” says U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price.

Jewish / Diaspora / Gulf States / UAE

Rabbi, Cantor Hang Mezuzah at Israel Diamond Exchange Office in Dubai

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They were joined by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre.

US / Antisemitism / Media

Mother Jones, NBC News Face Backlash Over Articles about Jewish NSC Official's AIPAC Donations

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The controversial story was moved to the archives on NBC (but not deleted), as per an editor’s note.

Terrorism / The Courts

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Frees Men Convicted of Daniel Pearl’s Murder

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Pakistan’s top court has ordered the immediate release of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and three co-defendants in the case • The Pearl family is in “complete shock,” says their lawyer.

Holidays

Tu B’Shevat: Annual Reminder to Appreciate the Beauty of the Land of Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

One can only marvel at the transformation of the landscape described by Mark Twain to that of today and look forward to a future when the native forest species described in the Bible dominate the landscape.

Holidays

10 Things you didn’t Know About Tu B’Shevat

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

From almond trees and veganism to ancient languages and Middle Ages sources, Tu B’Shevat is one fascinating festival.

IDF & Security / US / Iran

IDF Chief of Staff Urges US Against Returning to the Iran Nuclear Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s military head has ordered plans for possible hit on Iranian nuclear sites.

US / Palestinian Authority

Acting US Ambassador to UN: PLO Mission in DC to be Reopened

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

America will also renew relations with the Palestinian Authority, noting any Mideast peace deal must be agreed to by both sides.

Israel / Coronavirus

Israel Surpasses 1 Million Fully Vaccinated with Both Doses

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In addition, a new study brings news about a significant decrease in the infection rate of those fully vaccinated

Israel / Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

Democratic Lawmakers Criticize Israel for not Vaccinating Palestinian Authority Arabs

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Under the terms of the 1995 Oslo Accords, the Palestinian Authority is responsible for the healthcare of Arabs under its control.

Op-Eds

Israel Police did the Media’s Bidding in Bnei Brak

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

After weeks of being implored to “stick it to the haredim,” the police finally gave in to the media’s not-so-subtle demands, bringing the country the closest it's ever been to a civil war.

Israel / US / Travel

American Airlines to Launch New Direct Flights Between New York and Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Flights will feature kosher food available for pre-order and kosher wine.

Headline / Israel / Coronavirus

Israel’s COVID-19 R-Number Drops Below One, Indicating Infections May Be Slowing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli Health Ministry reports that 2,365,041 people, or 26.6 percent of the population, have received the first dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Israel / Coronavirus

Israelis Over the Age of 40 Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Meanwhile, Israel’s Ministry of Health recommends that pregnant and nursing women get inoculated, in consultation with their doctors.

Israel / Business and Economy / Coronavirus

Israeli Health Ministry Publishes Data-Sharing Contract Inked with Pfizer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to the agreement, the MoH will provide epidemiological info to the pharmaceutical giant in exchange for the ongoing delivery of the BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Terrorism / US / Eye on "Palestine"

US House Reintroduces Bill to Sanction Fiscal Supporters of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The United States must not tolerate anybody who provides support to these radical Islamic terrorists,” said Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.).

Antisemitism / Social Media / Holocaust

Jewish Civil-Rights Group Protests Twitter CEO Over Not Banning Holocaust Denial

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jack Dorsey has been quick to edit “misinformation” when it comes to politics, the coronavirus pandemic or other issues of consequence, but not when it comes to anti-Semitism, says End Jew Hatred.

US

Biden Taps Samantha Power to Lead USAID

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“She will work with our partners to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, lift up vulnerable communities ... and advance American ideals and interests around the globe,” said President-elect Joe Biden.

Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Progressive Jewish & Israeli Groups Oppose Adopting Universal Definition of Anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While they “respect the original creation of the IHRA Working Definition as an illustrative tool, and as part of a larger and ongoing conversation about the nature of anti-Semitism,” they expressed “concern with its adoption as a legal tool.”

US / Antisemitism

Biden Nominee for Justice Department Invited Anti-Semite to Harvard University

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Kristen Clarke was involved with a 1994 event featuring the late Wellesley College professor Tony Martin, who self-published “The Jewish Onslaught: Dispatches from the Wellesley Battlefront.”

Iran / Social Media

Following Trump Ban, Iranian Dissident Calls on Twitter to Ban Khamenei

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Masih Alinejad posted: “It’s time to remove the man who has banned 83 million Iranians from Twitter, bans US & European coronavirus vaccines and ordered the crackdown that killed 1,500 protesters.”

Israel / Chessed and Tzedaka

Despite Global Uncertainty, Israel Bonds Secures Record-Breaking $1.8 Billion in 2020

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Bonds leadership approached Israel’s Finance Ministry, requesting a higher goal to secure additional funding necessary to help Israel offset economic challenges expected due to the coronavirus pandemic.

US / Antisemitism / Media

WATCH: Israeli Journalist Harassed by Anti-Semite Outside US Capitol

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In front of the camera, a man referred to as “Marc” shouted: “I’m gonna get in your face now and I’ll tell you why, yid.”

Israel / Coronavirus

Expanded Phase II Trial of Israel’s BriLife COVID-19 Vaccine Begins

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Having a blue and white vaccine is of strategic value. Scientific and biological independence is a strategic asset.

Judaism

Power of Prayer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

We all know of the challenges of having a minyan these days, let alone a mourner’s minyan. But my husband has managed daily to keep the mitzvah of saying Kaddish

News Briefs / France / Boycott / BDS

France Gives $10 Million to Pro-BDS Palestinian Group

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The French Development Agency focuses on “on climate, biodiversity, peace, education, urban development, health and governance.”

US / Politics / News Briefs

Three New Jewish Legislators Sworn In as 117th Congress Commences

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Reps. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) and Kathy Manning (D-N.C.) were sworn in with hundreds of other legislators.

Op-Eds

Welcome Home, Jonathan!

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jonathan Pollard deserves Israel’s eternal gratitude as well as its remorse for how long it took to bring him home.

Uncategorized

US Says It’s Ready to Prosecute Daniel Pearl Murder Suspect

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The United States announced a grand-jury indictment against Omar Sheikh for acts of terrorism.

US / Iran

US Strategic Bombers Flown Over Arabian Gulf in Message to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The flight by two Air Force B-52s was a response to intelligence that Iran may be planning to carry out attacks against U.S. allies in the region in the coming days, says senior U.S. military officer.

Op-Eds

Who Says Morocco Never Persecuted Its Jews?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

As a new era dawns between Morocco and Israel, let honesty and transparency prevail.

Israel

Tel Aviv Sees Hundreds of Brand-New Apartments for Seniors, Holocaust Survivors

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Joseph Wilf Senior Citizens House marks the first new residence in the city in 40 years exclusively for the elderly.

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

US-Israeli Delegation Makes History in Morocco, Signs Diplomatic and Economic Deals

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Morocco is home to one of the Diaspora's oldest Jewish communities, Jews first settled in Morocco when it was part of the Roman Empire. The country later became a haven for Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition.

Headline / Op-Eds

Curb this Terror Wave in Israel BEFORE it Swells

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The perpetrators of both attacks on Monday must be apprehended before they act again, and Israeli security forces must nip in the bud any potential wave of copycat terrorism.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Cuomo Orders State Officials to Assist Jewish Day School After Anti-Semitic Hacking

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Division of Human Rights is expected to hold a virtual forum for families discuss the incident and learn about resources to combat hate.

US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

At Tree-Planting Ceremony, Kushner Says Jerusalem ‘Core of Solution’ to Mideast Peace

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The peace agreements that we have made are planted seeds that will sustain life and bear fruit if tended to correctly,” said the senior advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Judaism

OU: We Must Bring the Backyard Experience Into the Shul Instead of the Shul Experience into the Backyards

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

With the pandemic's end in sight the Orthodox Union convened small synagogues to discuss returning to full operations.

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

El Al to Operate First Direct Israeli-Morocco El Al Flight on Dec. 22

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A joint U.S.-Israel delegation led by senior Trump adviser Jared Kushner and Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat will be aboard.

Op-Eds

Benny Gantz’s Dangerous Position

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In an interview with the Saudi press, Israel’s defense minister reiterated past failed paradigms that put the country’s national security at risk. He should retract or resign.

Op-Eds

The Temple Mount has turned into a COVID-19 time bomb

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

As with so many other laws, coronavirus regulations are going unenforced at the politically volatile site—and Jews and Arabs alike are paying the price as the infection rate soars.

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