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Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

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Israel / Science and Tech

XPRIZE to Award $1 Million to SpaceIL for Orbiting Moon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The legacy SpaceIL will have on the future of the space industry is significant. This team’s ability to build a lunar lander for $100 million and less than 50 engineers is remarkable, a leap forward towards affordable and accessible space exploration,” said XPRIZE executive chairman and founder Peter Diamandis.

US / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

United States Denies Entry to BDS Founder and Leader Omar Barghouti

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Barghouti opposes “the Jewish right to self-determination and Israel’s existence, openly calling for its destruction as a Jewish state.”

Israel / Business and Economy

Wix Announces Plans for New Headquarters in Tel Aviv

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The new facility is slated to measure nearly 550,000 square feet and cost about $418 million to build.

Headline / Op-Eds

Israeli Knesset Elections Primary Sample

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The people have indeed spoken and much was said quite ardently. The majority of Israelis trust Netanyahu as the only candidate worthy of the position of prime minister. Bennett and Shaked are in a difficult position: they didn't succeed to unite secular and religious Zionists with their new party.

Israel / Arts and Entertainment

Madonna to Perform at Eurovision Finals in Tel Aviv

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I believe that the performance of Madonna, accompanied by dozens of professional backup dancers, will make a significant contribution to the success of the event and the strengthening of Israel’s positive branding in the world,” said Israeli-Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams.

Israel / Elections / China

Chinese Twitter Accounts Suspended for Allegedly Trying to Affect Israel Election

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Twitter has suspended dozens of Hebrew-language accounts operated by the Church of Almighty God—a Christian group banned in China that believes Jesus has been reincarnated as a Chinese female now residing in Queens, N.Y.—ahead of Tuesday’s Israeli elections.

Business and Economy

Foreign Investment in Israel Jumped 30 Percent Between 2015 to 2017

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The greatest amount of investment by foreign residents came from the United States, at $21.1 billion.

Headline / US / Iran

US Officially Designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a Terrorist Entity

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the designation is “recognizing a basic reality.”

Israel / Health and Medicine

Study: Israel Suffers Least Diet-Related Deaths in the World

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Jewish state was joined in the healthiest-diet group by France, Italy and other countries in the northern Mediterranean region.

Gaza / News Briefs

Activists Remove 40 Neglected Animals from Zoo in Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Veterinarians and volunteers evacuated five lions, five monkeys, four ostriches, three peacocks, two wolves, foxes, porcupines, 10 squirrels and a hyena to be resituated in Jordan and South Africa.

Op-Eds

From Russia with Love--but with a Few Political Strings Attached

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We will be requested to pay; the Russians believe there are no free lunches,” said Micky Aharonson, former head of the foreign-relations directorate of the National Security Council in Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office.

Antisemitism / Turkey

Synagogue in Izmir, Turkey, Targeted by Firebomb

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A man threw a Molotov cocktail onto the sidewalk outside Beth Israel Synagogue; no damage was reported.

Israel / Business and Economy

Netanyahu: Elon Musk in Talks to Build Transportation Tunnels in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Musk's Boring Co. tunneling firm could improve development in Israel’s transportation network.

Europe / Holocaust

Female Skeleton Cradling Baby Uncovered at Holocaust Mass Grave in Belarus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Despite Gov. Alexander Rogachuk saying, “We will not allow the building of anything on bones of people,” officials are moving ahead with plans to build a luxury apartment building complex at the site.

Featured / Israel / US / Antisemitism / Media

Massive Billboard Outside ‘New York Times’ Office Accuses Paper of Anti-Israel Incitement

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“One meaning is, obviously, to remind staff that Hamas is violent—violent against both Israel and its own people,” explains executive director of CAMERA Andrea Levin.

Op-Eds

China Trending: Israeli Tourism is ‘Made for China’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Economic Research Department of the Israel Hotels Association recently published data for February 2019 on hotel stays compared with the same period over the past two years, and the evidence is clear: Incoming tourism to Israel is decidedly on the rise, and Chinese tourists are helping make it happen.

Op-Eds

It’s Time to Kill Terrorists

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In the wake of an attack on Israel, Hamas needs to occupy itself burying its members not providing them with employment. Only dead terrorists will allow Israel to win the war.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / China

In Growing Trend, Israeli Tourism is Becoming ‘Made For China’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Economic Research Department of the Israel Hotels Association recently published data for February 2019 on hotel stays compared with the same period over the past two years, and the evidence is clear: Incoming tourism to Israel is decidedly on the rise, and Chinese tourists are helping make it happen.

Obituaries

Chief Rabbi of Bnei Brak, Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau, Passes Away at 84

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau served in his position for 32 years and operated a kosher-certification supervision organization, in addition to overseeing other religious issues for the city.

US / Politics / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Reintroduced by Senators

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) reintroduced the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, which would require the Department of Education to adopt the State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism in evaluating incidents on college campuses.

Israel / US / Business and Economy

Walmart CEO in Israel to Meet with Israeli Startups

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The multinational retail chain recently acquired Israeli startup Aspectiva Ltd., a Tel Aviv-based product-review insight firm.

Judea & Samaria / Health and Medicine

Israeli Government to Fund MDA Emergency Medical Services in Judea, Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Our services there will [now] be fully funded for 2019, easing the financial pressure Magen David Adom has been under while we’ve continued to fully provide EMS services,” said Ronen Bashari, MDA’s head of operations.

Featured / Sovereignty

US to Update Maps to Display Golan as Belonging to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said the maps are being officially redrawn and will be made available “as soon as they are ready.”

Travel / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Old City Jerusalem Now Largest Accessible Historic Site in World

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The newly inaugurated, 10-year, 20 million shekel (about $5.5 million) project led by the East Jerusalem Development Company has delivered accessibility to all three of the city’s holy sites—the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Temple Mount and the Western Wall.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israel Signs Deal to Get World’s Most Advanced Cannon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The new system will reduce the number of Israel Defense Forces’ soldiers necessary to fight using artillery, and will include mobile cannons, rockets, radars, missile units, training simulators and remote-operated aircraft.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / United Nations (UN)

Experts Reveal Lies: UN Knew of Terrorist Activity on Gaza Border, but Did Not Report It

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

All the way from Oregon, Joe Truzman disproved major points in the recently released U.N. Human Rights Council report—namely, that many of the report’s “victims” shot by soldiers of the Israeli Defense Force were actually members of terrorist groups, including Hamas.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Medical Condition Improves for IDF Soldier Injured in Deadly Ariel Junction Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Doctors at Beilinson Hospital in Petach Tikvah report that Alexander Dvorsky is fully conscious and breathing on his own.

Israel / Business and Economy

Tel Aviv Ranked 10th Most Expensive City on the Planet

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The flourishing Mediterranean seaside city tied with Los Angeles.

Health and Medicine / Ben-Gurion University

National Autism Research Center opens at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It will provide access to research for scholars seeking new treatment methods, create shared national databases and distribute information to decision-makers, health-care professionals and the general public.

The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordanian Lawmakers Call for Expelling Israeli Ambassador over Temple Mount Dispute

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Along with Egypt, Jordan is the only Arab nation to have a peace accord with Israel.

Israel / Gaza / Hamas / United Nations (UN)

Experts Reveal Major Fallacies in UN Inquiry on Gaza Report

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Following the testimony, hundreds gathered for the historic “Rally for Equal Rights” to protest UNHRC’s unprecedented assault on Israel, in which the council targeted the Jewish state in seven biased reports.

Israel / US / Travel / News Briefs

El Al to offer direct flights between Tel Aviv and Chicago

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Next on the U.S. horizons: San Francisco starting on May 13; Las Vegas beginning on June 14; and Orlando, Fla., as of July 2.

Syria / US

Report: US to Now Leave as Many as 1,000 Troops in Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

James Jeffrey, the U.S. envoy for Syria who also oversees the global coalition against the Islamic State, said the U.S. military presence in Syria represents a “force for stability” in the area.

Terrorism / Jewish / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

New Zealand Community Cancels Shabbat Services in Wake of Mosque Shootings

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A message sent to Auckland Hebrew Congregation members said that law enforcement was “unable to guarantee us protection this evening as they mobilise to support Christchurch, as well as protect mosques throughout New Zealand. It is therefore with deep regret that the AHC BOM takes this unprecedented step in cancelling organised service this Shabbat, as we are concerned about the security of our community.”

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Justice Minister Shaked Appoints Two More Conservative Judges to Israel’s Appeals Court

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Two new judges were appointed by Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, bringing the total number chosen during her tenure to 334.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Stockholm Institute ranks Israel the World’s Eighth-Largest Arms Exporter

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Despite its high ranking, the world’s top five militarily industrious countries—the United States, Russia, France, Germany and China—made up a collective 75 percent of all arms exports worldwide.

Antisemitism / Ukraine / Holocaust

Mass Grave of Holocaust Victims Desecrated in Rafalivka, Ukraine

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The grave diggers were apparently searching for gold, jewels and other precious items the Jews were wearing when they were slaughtered.

US / Eye on "Palestine"

Trump Administration Requests No Taxpayer Assistance to Palestinian Authority, Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The administration requested that U.S. assistance to Israel remain at $3.3 billion.

US / Politics / Antisemitism

Trump Calls House Resolution on Anti-Semitism ‘Disgraceful’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Democrats have become an anti-Israel and anti-Jewish party,” said U.S. President Donald Trump.

Israel / Lebanon / Business and Economy

Lebanon Warns Neighbors Not to Use Israel-EU Pipeline

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Lebanon claims parts of Israel's gas fields are in Lebanon's exclusive economic zone.

Israel / News Briefs / Europe / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israeli Firm to Supply Robots to Italian Military Police

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The firm manufactures ground robotic systems, also known as the Transportable Interoperatble Ground Robot (TIGR), for military and law-enforcement utilization, such as handling of suspicious and dangerous items, in addition to collecting intelligence.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Gallup: US Support for Israel Decreases, Sympathy for PA Arabs Hits Historic High

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Fewer Republicans and Democrats sympathize with Israel compared to last year.

Israel / News Briefs

Jewish and Arab Women Marrying, Conceiving Later Than a Decade Ago

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A study by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics revealed that Jewish and Arab women are marrying at older ages than they were 10 years ago, and that Israel still suffers from a substantial wage gap.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech

aMoon2 Raises $660 Million, Becomes Largest Israeli Venture Capital Firm

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s electronic medical records account for 98 percent of the population, going back two decades. The Israeli government recently launched a national project that will invest $272 million in digital health initiatives over the next five years.

Headline / US / Politics / Antisemitism

Engel Says He Won’t Remove Minnesota Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) said he will not eject Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the committee over her latest anti-Semitic remarks.

Chessed and Tzedaka

United Hatzalah Raises $5 million with Help from Jay Leno

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Celebrity comedian Jay Leno has expressed his public support for Israel and hosted the 2014 Genesis Prize awards in Jerusalem.

Israel / Business and Economy

‘Forbes’ Ranking of World Billionaires Lists 21 Israelis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The wealthiest person in the world is Amazon owner Jeff Bezos at $131 billion. The youngest is American Kylie Jenner, 21, with $1 billion.

Israel / Politics / Elections

Mandelblit Approves Jewish and Arab Parties to Run in Israel’s April Elections

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Jewish Otzma Yehudit, and anti-Zionist Ra’am-Balad and Hadash-Ta’al parties, will be allowed to run in Israel’s upcoming national elections, thanks to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit.

Featured / Terrorism

New Details on the Murder of Israeli Teen Ori Ansbacher

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Horrific new details of the brutal rape and slaughter of murdered teen Ori Ansbacher were revealed by alleged murderer Arafat Irfaiya, who admitted to purchasing a kipah ahead of his attack so he would be allowed entry to Israel by being mistaken for a Jew.

Terrorism / Israel / Police and Crime

Million-Plus Israeli Websites Target of Ransomware Hack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The hackers attacked the Hebrew website Nagich, which is dedicated to making the Internet more accessible to disabled users.

Op-Eds

In Bushwick, Residents Confront anti-Semitism with Light

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“When you hear these stories, a lot of times it’s something that happens somewhere else and not something that is supposed to happen to you,” said Michael Abtan, a regular attendee of Chabad of Bushwick. “And then you have something happen here. It is very confusing.”

US / On Campus / Education / Local

Lakewood Hires First Orthodox Jewish Police Cadet

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Lakewood is a hub of Orthodox Judaism and home to one of the largest Yeshivas in the world, the 6,500-student Beth Medrash Govoha.

Op-Eds

Next Step Towards Independent Thought in Israeli Politics

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The left does not have a monopoly on morality, and we have never charged it with ensuring that Israeli politics remains kosher.

Featured / Russia / Holocaust

Mass Grave of Jews Shot by Nazis Unearthed in Brest, Belarus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We expect the number of victims to go over 1,000,” said Brest official Anna Kondak. “During three weeks, every day about 40 remains are being found."

Syria / US / News Briefs

US to Leave 200 Troops in Syria After Withdrawal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The White House announced that the United States will keep “a small peacekeeping group” of 200 troops in Syria after leaving the country, reportedly scheduled for April

Featured / Israel / US / Business and Economy / Health and Medicine

Teva Projects Generic Version of EpiPen to Consist of a Quarter of US Market

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

After a several-year delay, Teva received U.S. approval for its EpiPen in August 2018, but Schultz said more “validations” were mandated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, which it has completed.

Holocaust / European Union / Eastern Europe

Bosnia and Herzegovina to Address Holocaust Restitution to Enter European Union

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"This . . . is a powerful call for long-awaited legislation in Bosnia to provide justice for Holocaust survivors and their families, and to the Jewish community and other religious communities."

Featured / Antisemitism / France

Swastikas Desecrate 80 Gravestones in French Jewish Cemetery at German Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It just doesn’t stop, it’s shock after shock,” Maurice Dahan, the regional head of the Israelite Central Consistory of France, said after the cemetery attack. “I don’t know how long we are going to carry on. ... It makes me feel sick.”

Op-Eds

A Candidate to Tackle anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The prime ministers of Israel see themselves as leaders of the entire Jewish people and responsible for their well-being.

Antisemitism / Diaspora / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

University of Sydney Fires Lecturer Over Image of Swastika on Israeli Flag

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tim Anderson, a a life-long radical and virulent hater of Jews, was placed under official investigation after he defended a former colleague for wearing a badge proclaiming “Death to Israel.”

UK / Antisemitism / Diaspora

In Tel Aviv, British Experts Warn of Anti-Semitism Across the UK

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The talk served as a call to action for the English-speaking audience in the room to do what they can to support the embattled Jewish community.

US / Travel / Business and Economy

El Al Announces New Direct Flight to Orlando, Florida

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Florida is Israel’s 13th-largest trade partner worldwide and one of 33 U.S. states holding cooperative economic agreements with Israel.

Haredim & Hassidim / Diaspora / Chabad / Religion / Judaism / Korea

Chabad of South Korea Completing Construction of First-Ever Mikvah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jewish women seeking ritual pool services have thus far had to travel quite a distance, to China or Japan, to use a mikvah for family purity.

Antisemitism / France

France Vows Crackdown on Latest Anti-Semitic Attacks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The latest include the cutting down of a memorial tree, the word “Juden” (German for “Jew”) scribbled on the window of a Paris bagel bakery, and swastikas drawn on mailboxes decorated with a picture of former government minister and Holocaust survivor Simone Veil.

US / Poland / Holocaust

While in Warsaw, Pence Will Visit Auschwitz for First Time

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An estimated 1.1 million people were killed at Auschwitz, including as many as 960,000 Jews.

Headline / Op-Eds

Different Dividing of Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A new Jerusalem Institute of Strategy and Security report lifts the lid on Palestinian activity aiming to undermine Israeli authority in eastern Jerusalem, effectively turning its Arab residents into “citizens” of Ramallah, rather than Israel.

Featured / Government / Diaspora / Jerusalem / South America

Guaidó Seeks to Restore Ties Between Venezuela and Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We will renew ties, later we will announce the appointment of an ambassador to Israel, and we really hope an ambassador from Israel will come to us.”

Headline / Government / Iran / Business and Economy / Russia

Israel, Iran to Join Russia-led Free Trade Agreement

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Each nation is to sign its own free-trade accord with the bloc; adversaries won’t be able to trade freely with one another.

Featured / Syria / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Lebanon's Prime Minister: New Government Will Protect Sovereignty, Enact Reform

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hariri also said Lebanon would still be neutral in regional conflicts, while furthering ties with other countries and the European Union.

Featured / Haredim & Hassidim / Politics / The Courts / Elections / The Knesset

Shas Party Tells Court: Women Can Be Members, Run for Office

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The party is not obligated to appoint any female candidate to its electoral list, but the door is opened to the possibility.

Featured / Antisemitism / France / Aliyah / Geulah

French Jews Experienced 74 Percent More Anti-Semitic Incidents in 2018

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

French Jews have been abandoning the country in increasing numbers, with more than 2,300 making aliyah to Israel between January and October of 2018.

Featured / US / Politics / Elections / Diaspora

Record at a Glance: U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar Supports Israel's Security, Fights Against Anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In January 2017, Klobuchar was a co-sponsor of a Senate resolution to rebuke U.N. Security Council Resolution 2334.

Headline / IDF & Security / US / Iran

Report: Israel Spying on Iran From US Air Base in Afghanistan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli activity was allegedly being carried out with the knowledge and approval of the Afghan government.

Headline / Gaza

Sick Children from Gaza Being Abandoned at Erez Crossing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"I don’t understand how a parent abandons his child and leaves him in the hands of a stranger."

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Iran / Science and Tech

IDF Cyber Chief: Iran Tried to Hack Missile Alert System

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Homefront Command’s missile-alert system is one of the most sensitive parts of Israel’s civilian and military infrastructure.

Headline / US / Eye on "Palestine" / On Campus / Education / United Nations (UN)

Declassified Report on UNRWA Accuses US State Dept of Misleading Congress on PA Schoolbooks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“. . .material purchased using U.S. tax dollars to counter the anti-Semitic and anti-Israel bias injected by the PA is being rejected and not utilized on the ground."

Jewish / US

Israel’s ‘Secular Yeshivah’ Opens First American Branch in California

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The idea behind BINA (the Hebrew word for “wisdom”) is tied to three pillars: textual learning, social change and community.

Iran

Report: Israel Discovers New Iranian Precision Missile Factory in Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It’s in the same location where Israeli airstrikes destroyed another factory last year.

Terrorism / Hamas / Science and Tech

Hamas Raises Bitcoin Funds Through US Crypto Exchange

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It is currently unknown if Coinbase has taken action against Hamas for using its exchange.

Op-Eds

Super Bowl and ‘Shlichim:’ How the Big Game Fosters Israeli-American closeness

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli emissaries are well-accustomed to bringing a taste of Israel to Diaspora communities. But on one particular Sunday in the winter, the tables are turned as they encounter a highly popular American tradition.

Headline / US / Politics / Elections / Diaspora

Record at a Glance: NJ Sen. Cory Booker's Mixed Record on Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Booker, 49, who represents a state with more than half a million Jews, labeled BDS as an “anti-Jewish movement.”

Headline / IDF & Security / US / Eye on "Palestine" / Judea & Samaria

Official: US Security Funds to PA Cut Off, USAID Shutters West Bank, Gaza Operations

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move occurred in accordance with the Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, signed into law in October, that provides protections for American victims of international terrorism.

Headline / US / Politics / Antisemitism

US Rep. Ilhan Omar Shares Anti-Semitic Tweet, Rep. Zeldin Accepts Her Offer to Tea

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN.) offered Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) the opportunity to discuss how to fight religious bigotry over Somali tea.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

House Democrats Defend Tlaib, Omar Amid Anti-Semitic Accusations

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

House Democratic Caucus chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) sidestepped the anti-Semitic and anti-Israel issues revolving around the congresswomen at issue: “I’ve found those two new freshmen members to be thoughtful colleagues on a wide variety of issues.”

US / Antisemitism / Islamists

Tlaib Denies Knowing Supporter Who Called Israel ‘Terrorist Entity’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The congresswoman was photographed with Abbas Hamideh, who has repeatedly expressed support for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, at her swearing-in ceremony in Detroit on Jan. 12.

Israel / Business and Economy

Intel Bids up to $6 billion for Israel’s Mellanox

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

This development comes as Intel announced this week an $11 billion investment over the next half-decade on a new semiconductor fabrication plant in Israel.

Boycott / BDS / Asia / Sports / Poland

Polish Olympian Refuses to Coach Malaysian Swim Team Due to Anti-Israel Policy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The International Paralympic Committee stripped Malaysia of its right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, after the country announced that it would not allow Israelis to compete.

Government / United Nations (UN) / Poland / Holocaust

UN Ambassadors Visit Poland, Israel in Holocaust Education Program

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In Israel, they will have an extensive tour of the nation to learn about the land, Jewish history and Zionism.

Israel / Syria / Iran / News Briefs / Russia

Iran ‘Angry’ Over Russia Not Activating S-300 Defense Systems in Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Still, Russia (halfheartedly) warned Israel to stop its “arbitrary” airstrikes in Syria, saying that they should be “ruled out.”

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Irish Bill Advances to Criminalize Commercial Activity with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If enacted, it would make Ireland the first European Union nation to criminalize doing business beyond the pre-1967 lines, including eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / China

Israel Restricts Airport Tender to NATO Members, and in the Process Cuts Out China

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move by Israel comes amid growing international concern over Chinese involvement in construction projects and the fallout from its trade war with the United States.

Headline / US / Sovereignty

House Majority Leader Calls for US Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Earlier this week, a missile was fired at the Hermon Mountain, prompting Israel to launch a massive attack on numerous Iranian targets in Syria.

Israel / Archaeology

1,500-year-Old Cistern Under Jerusalem Playground Could Open to the Public

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Measuring 2,422 square feet in area, its maximum volume is around 300,000 gallons.

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