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Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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Headline / US / Boycott / BDS

Democrats Circulate Letter Proposing to Cut US Assistance to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Headline / Government / Sovereignty

Netanyahu: Applying Israeli Law in Judea, Samaria Will Advance Peace

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the Palestinian Authority “not to lose another opportunity, not to waste another century trying to destroy Israel.”

Travel / Coronavirus

Israel Extends COVID-19 Travel Restrictions until August 1

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Antisemitism / United Nations (UN) / Sovereignty

UN Official Calls for ‘Menu of Counter-Measures’ to Israel’s Sovereignty Bid

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Israel / Gulf States / UAE / Coronavirus

Israeli, Emirati Companies Partner on Research to Combat COVID-19

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Although Israel and the UAE don’t have formal diplomatic relations, the two nations have grown closer amid the Iranian threat.

Coronavirus

Israel Begins to Reinstate Use of Spy Tech to Track Coronavirus Carriers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This tool, used only if necessary and fully monitored, will be used solely to stop the spread of the pandemic.”

News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / Sovereignty

Arab League: Israel's Sovereignty Bid Could Spark 'Religious War'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Palestinians will lose faith in a negotiated solution, I’m afraid Arabs too will lose interest in regional peace."

Terrorism / Iran

Report: Iran Spends as Much as $700 Million Annually to Support Terrorism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Iranian regime and its proxies continued to plot and commit terrorist attacks on a global scale,” states the report’s foreword.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty / European Union

Report: EU Divided Over Planned Israel Sovereignty Move

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“It’s hell in the E.U. to try to get a common position on this,” says one diplomat.

Iran

Iranian Navy Seeking to Establish Base in Gulf of Oman, Entry to Indian Ocean

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It apparently would assist in combating pirates and foreign vessels, and could be finished by March 2021.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy

Israeli Defense Exports Reached $7.2 Billion in 2019, Growth Expected to Slow

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Sovereignty

Palestinian Authority Official: Resistance to Israel’s Sovereignty to Remain Peaceful... For Now

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

E.U., U.N. representatives to participate in anti-sovereignty demonstration in Jericho on Monday, says Fatah Central Committee member Jibril Rajoub.

Headline

Report: El Al Rejects Government Bailout, Offers Counterproposal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli Finance Ministry dismisses airline’s counteroffer as a ploy to maintain grip on the company.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Rep. Hoyer, 115 Democrats Sign Letter Objecting to Israeli Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“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.

Social Media

ADL Joins with Other Civil-Rights Groups in Calling for July Boycott of Facebook

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“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.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Holocaust Memorial Fountain Vandalized in California

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The fountain at Santa Rosa Memorial Park was “toppled onto the ground in pieces.”

US / Iran

Trump Administration Set to Reform Voice of America Persian

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Headline / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Chief to Lebanese People: ‘We Will Kill [You]' Before Giving Up Weapons

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

UK / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Boris Johnson: Israel’s Sovereignty Plan Breaches International Law

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Government / The Knesset

Israel Passes 'Norwegian' Law Allowing Ministers to Temporarily Give up Parliament Seats

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Headline / US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Greenblatt: Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria Not Illegal, Land not ‘Palestinian’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.”

Iran

Iran Warns IAEA Not to Take Action Based on ‘Zionist Regime’ Information

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Headline / Op-Eds

Bibi’s Brilliant Bluff?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

That window of opportunity has closed, and the international community’s fixation on Israel has predictably re-emerged.

IDF & Security / US

Senate Armed Services Committee Votes to Continue Security Aid, Jets to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Pentagon blueprint for the upcoming year allocates $500 million towards missile-defense systems in Israel.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Poll: 68% of Israelis Favor Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Israel / UK

Tzipi Hotovely to Become Israel’s New Ambassador to UK

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi to replace Hotoveley as head of the Settlement Affairs Ministry.

Israel / Palestinian Authority / Gulf States / UAE / Coronavirus

Palestinian Authority Rejects 2nd Delivery of COVID-19 Aid from UAE

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Headline / Op-Eds

Jewish History won’t Forgive Those who Foil Sovereignty Bid .

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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

Palestinian Authority

Report: PA Hiding Sensitive Documents in Case of Outbreak of Violence

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Police and Crime / Government / The Knesset

Likud, Blue and White to Work Toward Decriminalizing Cannabis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Israel / US / Iran

Iran to Execute Alleged US-Israel Spy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, identified as Mahmoud Mousavi Majd, is accused of relaying to Israel and the U.S. information regarding slain IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Palestinian Authority Premier: PA Will Declare State if Israel Moves Ahead with Annexation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel's plan to apply its law in parts of Judea and Samaria represents an “existential threat,” says P.A. Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.

Israel / Business and Economy

New Measures, Tax Cuts Aim to ‘Propel’ Israeli Economy, ‘Get the Wheels Moving

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Syria / Iran

Report: 12 Killed in Drone Strikes on Iranian Positions in Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iranian-backed militias brought in reinforcements to the position three days ago, says UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

US / Palestinian Authority / Sovereignty

Pelosi: Israeli Annexation of West Bank ‘Undermines US National Security Interests‘

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Terrorism / Israel / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority Refuses to Accept $190 Million in Taxes Collected by Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision was taken “in compliance with the leadership decision to stop all forms of coordination with Israel,” says Palestinian Authority spokesman Ibrahim Melhem.

Israel / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israel Plans 80 Billion Shekel Investment to Increase Solar Energy Use

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ultimately, more than 80 percent of the country's electricity would be provided for by solar power according to the plan

Headline / Op-Eds

Palestinians, Jordanians Bluffing?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Both parties are “showing weakness" and "busy taking themselves hostage” with their reactions to the Israeli move, says former Cheney adviser David Wurmser.

Israel / On Campus / Education / Coronavirus

10,000 Israelis Quarantined, 43 Schools Closed Following COVID-19 Spike

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Headline / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Sovereignty

‘Historic Opportunity Cannot Be Missed,’ Netanyahu Tells Settlers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Settler leaders ramp up objections to Trump peace plan as Yamina leader Naftali Bennett warns of 'existential disaster' of a Palestinian state.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / Diaspora

LA Jewish Owned Pharmacy Reopens After Looting in Race Riots

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Syria / Iran

Report: Airstrike in Eastern Syria Kills Five Iran-Backed Fighters

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Rami Abdul Rahman, said “Israel was likely responsible.”

US / Politics / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

LA Councilman Condemns Rioters Who Targeted Dozens of Jewish Businesses

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“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.

Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Sovereignty

UAE: Israel Should Not Annex West Bank Territory

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Continued Israeli talk of annexing Palestinian lands must stop," tweeted UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash.

Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

BDS Leader Says Goal of Movement is End of Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

During a 20-minute interview in Arabic via a Podcast, Omar Barghouti appears to have let slip its real objective.

Jewish / News Briefs / Diaspora / Canada

Museum of Jewish Montreal Told to Vacate Premises by End of June

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.”

Israel / Business and Economy / China

Report: Israel Plans to Reject Chinese Bids to Set Up its 5G Network

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Israel / News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Visits UN Peacekeepers Near Israel’s Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Featured / Politics / Government / Sovereignty

Netanyahu: July is our Target Date for Applying Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

PA Arabs Riot, Burn Tires, Throw Rocks Over PA Eid al-Fitr Mosque Closures

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Clashes erupt in the Palestinian Authority as residents take to the streets to protest against virus lockdowns imposed for the holiday.

US / Religion / Coronavirus

Trump Announces Houses of Worship as ‘Essential,’ Threatens to Override State

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.”

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Justice Department Files Suit Against New Jersey Township for ‘Religious Discrimination’ Against Orthodox Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A federal law protects religious institutions from unduly burdensome or discriminatory land-use regulations.

US / Antisemitism / Coronavirus

Cruz Calls for DOJ Probe into de Blasio Closing Unapproved Opening of Yeshivah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Coronavirus

El Al Extends Suspension of Passenger Flights to June 20

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“In light of the low demand for passenger flights, the company has decided to extend the temporary cessation of flights,” said the airline.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

IDF DNA Testing Murder Weapon to ID Israeli Soldier’s Killer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

Headline / Business and Economy

Report: Porsche to Incorporate Israeli AI Tech in Future Vehicles

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tactile Mobility’s technology lets cars “feel” the road by gathering real-time data from non-visual sensors, turning it into actionable information.

IDF & Security / Iran

Bennett: Iran Beginning to Withdraw from Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.”

US / Iran / China

US Sanctions Chinese Firm for Working with Iranian Airline

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Mahan Air has allegedly been operating charter flights to Venezuela for Iranian technicians and technical equipment, using materials sourced from China.

Terrorism / US / Police and Crime / Iran

US Charges Iranian Company, Executives with Wire Fraud, Money Laundering

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Fees were charged to circumvent “American sanctions,” with the result of millions of dollars of foreign currency coming into Iran.

IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Sovereignty

IDF Soldiers Foil Terror Attack in Eastern Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli soldiers open fire on Jerusalem Arabs preparing to hurl firebombs at their post in the village of Abu Dis, wounding three, military says.

Headline / Government / The Knesset

Israel's New Unity Government Sworn In, Ending Political Crisis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The people wanted unity, and that is what it got,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel / Global / Business and Economy / Health and Medicine

Israel Moving Forward with Exports of Medical Cannabis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ten farms, five factories with Health Ministry approval • Companies already closing deals with buyers in Europe and Canada.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

EL AL Reportedly Suffered $60 Million Loss in 2019

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

That loss came before the coronavirus, which has only grounded planes and cost the airlines even more money.

UK / Judaism / Coronavirus

UK Chief Rabbi: ‘Synagogues Will Not Open for a Long Time’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“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.”

Left vs. Right / Business and Economy / Social Media

Facebook Names Ex-Member of Muslim Brotherhood-Linked Party to New Board

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.”

US / Politics / Elections / Jerusalem

Trump Campaign to Mark Two-Year Jerusalem Embassy Opening with Fundraiser

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The event, which will be on Zoom, will be hosted by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.).

Coronavirus / Ben-Gurion University

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University Develop One-Minute Coronavirus Test

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“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.

Headline / Travel

Report: Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport May Reopen by June

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A “green” list of countries with low rates of infection would be the initial destinations in restarting flights.

US / Politics / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo Talks Iran, COVID-19, Peace Plan During Lightning Israel Visit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.”

Israel / News Briefs / Coronavirus

Israel Prepares to Reopen Eateries, Institutes New Sanitation Measures

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty / Israeli Arabs

Poll: Most Jewish Israelis Support Applying Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Only 47% of Israeli Arabs throught that PA Arabs living in the annexed areas should be given Israeli citizenship.

Antisemitism / Europe

Syrian Man Smashes Windows of Kosher Restaurant in Amsterdam for Second Time

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The attack came on May 8, the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in Europe.

Jewish / France / Coronavirus

Coronavirus has Taken the Lives of at Least 1,300 French Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

As of early May, Jews make up about 5 percent of the 25,987 reported fatalities in France as a result of complications due to COVID-19.

NY / Police and Crime / Coronavirus

Legal Group Probes de Blasio, NYPD Over Alleged Targeting of Jews in Brooklyn

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It comes after New York Mayor Bill de Blasio upset many with a series of tweets about hundreds gathered in the Williamsburg neighborhood for the funeral of a respected rabbi.

US / Judaism / Coronavirus

Fauci to Orthodox Jews: Phase in Communal Prayer Incrementally as Virus Restrictions are Lifted

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House coronavirus task force, advised incremental steps in re-establishing in-person prayer.

US / Holocaust

Sen. Mike Lee places hold on 'Never Again' Education Act

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. House passed the legislation in January • Utah senator’s office declined to specify the issue.

Terrorism / US / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Congress Members Push for Suspending US Assistance to Lebanese Armed Forces

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Signees of a letter state that Hezbollah and the LAF “are no longer two separate entities,” adding that “by continuing to provide this assistance we are contravening U.S. law by funding a terrorist organization.”

Israel / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

Israel Insists on Major Changes to Operations of UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“ ‘You can’t inspect, so why you are there?’ ” posed Danon. “ ‘You have to be more active, you have to move freely and inspect all sites.’ ”

News Briefs / Coronavirus

Israel Extends Phone-Tracking Surveillance for 3 Weeks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The high-tech surveillance program discovered 5,516 of 16,265 infected people, the Knesset intelligence subcommittee was told.

Coronavirus

Israel Gears Up for Mass Coronavirus Antibody Testing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel will conduct 100,000 serological tests to assess the threat posed by a potential second wave of COVID-19, the Health Ministry said.

Politics / Government

Likud Sets ‘Red Lines’ Ahead of High Court Rulings

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Likud officials warn that if Israel’s top court rules Netanyahu can't continue to serve as prime minister and/or two other red lines, the unity deal is done.

Headline / Iran / Coronavirus

Report: Iranian Airline Ignored COVID-19 Flight Bans, Suppressed Reports of Crew Illness

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iran’s Mahan Air continued to operate flights to multiple Middle Eastern countries until late March despite coronavirus lockdowns, probe shows.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Coronavirus

Report: El Al Extends Passenger Flight Moratorium to May 30

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Flights won't resume due to regulations barring entry to foreigners and requiring returning Israelis to self-isolate for two weeks, airline says • Israeli Health Ministry to review policy on May 15.

US / Iran / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Bipartisan US House Majority Backs Extending UN Arms Embargo on Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The embargo expires on Oct. 18, along with U.N. travel restrictions on Iranians associated with arms proliferation—the latter of which the letter also calls to be extended.

Terrorism / US / Jordan

Congress Members Push for Extradition of Wanted Terrorist Ahlam Tamimi from Jordan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The letter noted that “up until the Tamimi case and its Israeli victims, Jordan had extradited terrorists to the United States multiple times.”

Israel / Travel / The Environment

Kinneret is Almost Full, but its Beaches Remain Empty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Just inches from its highest level in 20 years, the Kinneret’s biggest fans remain barred from its shores due to current travel restrictions.

Iran / News Briefs / South America

Report: Venezuela Apparently Giving Gold Bars to Iran for Oil

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tehran and Caracas have been working together in attempting to evade U.S. sanctions against both countries.

Jewish / US / Diaspora

Trump Declares May ‘Jewish American Heritage Month’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The president cited signing an executive order in December combating anti-Semitism, especially directed towards college campuses, as how his administration has been fighting bigotry against Jews.

Israel / Coronavirus

Israeli Hospitals Begin Return to Normal Activity as COVID-19 Numbers Drop

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s coronavirus death toll reaches 219, but the rate of new infections continues to plummet • Israeli Health Ministry reinstates elective procedures, surgeries and treatment at outpatient clinics.

Antisemitism / Canada

Anti-Semitic Incidents in Canada Reach Record High for Fourth Year in a Row

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The audit noted that assaults became more blatant and violent in 2019, with several of them taking place in broad daylight and some directly in front of eyewitnesses.

Israel / Business and Economy / Coronavirus

Israelis May be Required to Install Coronavirus Tracking Phone App to Enter Malls

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Health Ministry director said the app would reveal who was at the mall or market, which route they took and who they were near.

Lebanon

Report: One Dead, Dozens Wounded in Clashes as Lebanese Currency Crashes, Food Prices Soar

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Banks burned, army vehicle set alight after protests in the city of Tripoli deteriorate into rioting as Lebanese currency hits record lows.

Jewish / US / Left vs. Right / Diaspora

Amid Uproar, Stark to Remain Conference of Presidents Chair for Another Year

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Due to the controversy, Dianne Lob will first serve as chair-election, a newly created position.

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