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Steinitz says closing the country down to combat the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases will benefit the economy in the long term.
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Aaron Keyak has previously served as communications director for Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Steve Rothman (D-N.J.).
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Amnesty International claimed that NSO Group—whose technology enables the surveillance of smartphones—helped the Moroccan government spy on a human-rights activist critical of Rabat.
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So far, the airline’s parent company, Knafaim, has rejected the 30-year-old son of U.S. businessman Ken Rozenberg’s offer.
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“All public figures who utilize their influence on social media, regardless of intent, to perpetuate language that reinforces myths and stereotypes must learn how to communicate better these issues,” said the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
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The bill seeks “to restore humanitarian and development assistance to the Palestinians,” despite the Trump administration having defunded or slashed such funding to virtually zero.
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“Many in the Jewish and Muslim community eat kosher or halal food and have not been able to benefit from these programs,” stated a letter signed by two senators.
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Part of the Israeli miracle is the restoration of a depleted, deteriorating land through determination, ingenuity and back-breaking work.
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Canadian lawmaker Erin O’Toole, a member of Canada’s Conservative Party, also said he would expand relations with Israel.
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United also increasing service to Israel out of its New York/Newark hub from one flight a day to 10 weekly flights.
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Ishmael Khaldi, who has held several Foreign Ministry positions since becoming Israel’s first Bedouin diplomat over a decade ago, is known as a staunch defender of the Jewish state.
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Yossi Cohen was asked to extend his term in office by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and will remain in office until June 2021.
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Israel has a “very strong foundation” for future development, OECD deputy secretary general tells online conference.
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“Thanks for being such a close friend and ally!”
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“If we do not block the spread of the coronavirus we will have neither health nor an economy.”
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Efforts are also underway to push for the extradition of Ahlam Tamimi, the mastermind behind 2001 Sbarro pizzeria bombing in Jerusalem that killed 15 people, including two Americans.
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“The public is in desperate need of reform and financial aid” regardless of politics, says Finance Minister Israel Katz • Coalition deal sets Aug. 15 deadline for the passing of a biennial budget.
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“I profoundly hope that annexation does not go ahead,” says the British prime minister in a Hebrew op-ed published by a major Israeli daily.
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The permanent space will provide support to new immigrants in the areas of employment, education and housing, and offer Hebrew classes, exhibits and performances.
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Two Arab-Israeli women taken into custody on June 6 • Lebanese terror group uses ex-Israeli Lebanese journalist for recruitment.
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U.S. Embassy confirms the property has been put on the market, saying it was decided to do so following the transfer of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
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Four members of Congress are circulating a letter threatening to condition or even cut off US assistance to Israel if Jerusalem proceeds with its planned annexation.
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Only the military wing of Hezbollah has been designated as such.
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"People need to make a living."
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the Palestinian Authority “not to lose another opportunity, not to waste another century trying to destroy Israel.”
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The ban on foreigners arriving at Ben-Gurion International Airport—and requirement for Israelis returning from abroad to self-quarantine for 14 days—was scheduled to expire on July 1• Meanwhile, many airlines have resumed flights to and from Tel Aviv.
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The E.U. must “review and be willing to suspend or downgrade” trade and cooperation agreements with the Jewish state, says U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories.
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Although Israel and the UAE don’t have formal diplomatic relations, the two nations have grown closer amid the Iranian threat.
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“This tool, used only if necessary and fully monitored, will be used solely to stop the spread of the pandemic.”
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“Palestinians will lose faith in a negotiated solution, I’m afraid Arabs too will lose interest in regional peace."
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“The Iranian regime and its proxies continued to plot and commit terrorist attacks on a global scale,” states the report’s foreword.
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“It’s hell in the E.U. to try to get a common position on this,” says one diplomat.
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Q: "If elections were held today between Bibi and Abu Mazen, who would win?" A: "Bibi"
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It apparently would assist in combating pirates and foreign vessels, and could be finished by March 2021.
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Most sales (41 percent) went to the Asia Pacific region, with 26 percent to Europe, 25 percent to North America, and 4 percent to Africa and South America.
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E.U., U.N. representatives to participate in anti-sovereignty demonstration in Jericho on Monday, says Fatah Central Committee member Jibril Rajoub.
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Israeli Finance Ministry dismisses airline’s counteroffer as a ploy to maintain grip on the company.
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“We do not see how any of these acute risks serve the long-term interest of a strong, secure Israel,” say U.S. congressional members.
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“We hope this campaign finally shows Facebook how much their users and their advertisers want them to make serious changes for the better,” said ADL national director and CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
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The fountain at Santa Rosa Memorial Park was “toppled onto the ground in pieces.”
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The new head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media is expected to make sweeping changes at VOA, which has been plagued by allegations of corruption, mismanagement, liberal bias and other issues.
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In a televised address to the Lebanese people on Tuesday, Hassan Nasrallah threatens that those in Lebanon who try to use the economic unrest in Lebanon to weaken his organization will be killed.
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The U.K. “strongly objects” to Israel’s plan to extend its law to parts of Judea and Samaria and “believes profoundly in a two-state solution,” says British prime minister, but was noncommittal regarding any possible sanctions.
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The ‘Norwegian law’ was sought by Blue and White as 12 of the party’s 15 MKs are ministers or deputy ministers, and thus are unable to formulate laws or sit on parliamentary committees.
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Envoy says after spending more than three years traveling to Arab capitals, he “came to learn that we agree on far more than we disagree on.”
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Ahead of IAEA meeting, Tehran says relations with the U.N. nuclear agency will “become difficult” if it continues to pursue “anti-Iranian claims” founded upon documents provided by Israel.
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That window of opportunity has closed, and the international community’s fixation on Israel has predictably re-emerged.
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The Pentagon blueprint for the upcoming year allocates $500 million towards missile-defense systems in Israel.
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Sixty-four percent of Likud voters, 90 percent of Yamina voters and 62 percent of Yisrael Beiteinu voters support extension of Israeli law to the Jordan Valley and parts of Judea and Samaria.
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Minister Tzachi Hanegbi to replace Hotoveley as head of the Settlement Affairs Ministry.
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Palestinian Authority Civil Affairs Minister Hussein al-Sheikh says the refusal is due to the fact that the aid from Abu Dhabi was coordinated with Israel.
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With so many challenges facing the Israeli people, we need unity now more than ever, and criticizing the right from inside the coalition is a good way to be left with nothing
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The Palestinian Authority leadership is said to have directed its security forces to hide documents in at least two cities in anticipation of unrest over Israel’s looming sovereignty move.
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Legislation to be advanced “as soon as possible” to make it easier for patients to get access to medical marijuana and easier for growers to obtain licenses.
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The suspect, identified as Mahmoud Mousavi Majd, is accused of relaying to Israel and the U.S. information regarding slain IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani.
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Israel's plan to apply its law in parts of Judea and Samaria represents an “existential threat,” says P.A. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.
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Israel announces permanent cuts in customs duties and purchase tax, as well as an extension of unemployment benefits, to spur growth in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns.
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Iranian-backed militias brought in reinforcements to the position three days ago, says UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi also accused President Donald Trump of “acquiescence” amid the rise in anti-Semitism in the United States and abroad.
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The decision was taken “in compliance with the leadership decision to stop all forms of coordination with Israel,” says Palestinian Authority spokesman Ibrahim Melhem.
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Ultimately, more than 80 percent of the country's electricity would be provided for by solar power according to the plan
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Both parties are “showing weakness" and "busy taking themselves hostage” with their reactions to the Israeli move, says former Cheney adviser David Wurmser.
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As the number of fresh cases continues to rise, health and education officials consider shuttering the school system for the rest of the academic year.
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Settler leaders ramp up objections to Trump peace plan as Yamina leader Naftali Bennett warns of 'existential disaster' of a Palestinian state.
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Friedman stayed up until two in the morning cleaning the store and boarding up the windows. “It looked like the aftermath of a hurricane,” he said.
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The head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Rami Abdul Rahman, said “Israel was likely responsible.”
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“The attack on our community last night was vicious and criminal. Fairfax is the center of the oldest Jewish community in Los Angeles,” Koretz said in a statement.
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"Continued Israeli talk of annexing Palestinian lands must stop," tweeted UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash.
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During a 20-minute interview in Arabic via a Podcast, Omar Barghouti appears to have let slip its real objective.
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For the moment, “we have chosen to focus our activities online until the time is right to reopen a physical space. This will allow us to stay nimble and conserve resources while we continue to deliver on our mission.”
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is said to have pressured Israel’s communications minister during a meeting to block Chinese efforts to gain a foothold in Israel’s cellular network.
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UNIFIL was “necessary and urgent” within the context of “violations by Israel of Lebanon’s sovereignty by land, sea and air,” said Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab.
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The current prime minister outlines Israel’s five biggest challenges: rebuilding the economy; preparing for a second wave of the coronavirus; security and defense; the threat of the International Criminal Court; and applying Israeli law to the Jordan Valley and Judea and Samaria.
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Clashes erupt in the Palestinian Authority as residents take to the streets to protest against virus lockdowns imposed for the holiday.
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The U.S. president called on governors to make such a move “right now” and threatened that “if there’s any question, they’re going to have to call me—but they are not going to be successful in that call.”
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A federal law protects religious institutions from unduly burdensome or discriminatory land-use regulations.
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In a letter in April, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called for the U.S. Justice Department to “monitor New York City” for cases of “constitutional violations” concerning religious discrimination against Jews.
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“In light of the low demand for passenger flights, the company has decided to extend the temporary cessation of flights,” said the airline.
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Three suspects from the same family are reportedly in custody over the murder of IDF Staff-Sgt. Amit Ben-Yigal during a raid in Judea and Samaria on May 12.
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Tactile Mobility’s technology lets cars “feel” the road by gathering real-time data from non-visual sensors, turning it into actionable information.
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Former Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett urges his successor Benny Gantz to keep up the pressure on Tehran, saying that the goal of pushing the country out of Syria is “in reach.”
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Mahan Air has allegedly been operating charter flights to Venezuela for Iranian technicians and technical equipment, using materials sourced from China.
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Fees were charged to circumvent “American sanctions,” with the result of millions of dollars of foreign currency coming into Iran.
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A second Jordanian smuggler managed to get back to Jordan.
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Israeli soldiers open fire on Jerusalem Arabs preparing to hurl firebombs at their post in the village of Abu Dis, wounding three, military says.
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“The people wanted unity, and that is what it got,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Ten farms, five factories with Health Ministry approval • Companies already closing deals with buyers in Europe and Canada.
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That loss came before the coronavirus, which has only grounded planes and cost the airlines even more money.
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“We will need to consider which activities to run, who can attend and what the maximum number will be,” said Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. “Events such as Kiddushim may not be possible for some time.”
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We cannot be removed by Facebook,” they penned in a “New York Times” opinion piece. “Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, has also personally committed to this arrangement.”
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The event, which will be on Zoom, will be hosted by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.).
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“We will compare samples from COVID-19 patients with samples from patients with other diseases to see if we can identify the different stages of infection,” said Professor Gabby Sarusi.
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A “green” list of countries with low rates of infection would be the initial destinations in restarting flights.
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At a joint press conference in Jerusalem, America's top diplomat says that the IDF soldier's murder in a Palestinian rock attack the previous day “reminds us of the importance of making sure that people across the world know that Israel has the right to defend itself.”
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Similar to shops and malls, restaurants and cafes will be required to post at their entrances the number of people allowed in at one time.
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The firm that wins the tender would operate it for 25 years.
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The senators originally threatened to destroy bipartisan support for Israel.
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Only 47% of Israeli Arabs throught that PA Arabs living in the annexed areas should be given Israeli citizenship.
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The attack came on May 8, the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in Europe.