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Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

www.JNS.org is an independent, non-profit business resource and wire service covering Jewish news and Israel news for Jewish media throughout the English-speaking world.

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Headline / US / Iran / Video of the Day

Watch: Iranian MPs Burn U.S. flag in Parliament, Chant ‘Death to America’ After Trump Ends Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The video shows the reaction of Iranian lawmakers to President Trump's announcement that the US is withdrawing from the JCPOA.

Antisemitism

ADL Report Finds 4.2 Million Anti-Semitic Tweets in 2017

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The report evaluated the tweet based on subjects ranging from Holocaust denial and anti-Semitic slurs to positive references to anti-Semitic figures, books and podcasts.

Headline / Antisemitism / Media / Diaspora

YouTube Censors MEMRI for 'Harmful or Dangerous Content'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

MEMRI explained to YouTube it exposes anti-Semitism in the Arab and Muslim world, and its clips are there to provide informational infrastructure.

Featured / Headline / US / Anti-Israel NGOs

Durham BDS Activists Employed by Local Synagogues, Federation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The situation is raising eyebrows about the standards maintained during the hiring and vetting of professionals—or worse, that the federations and synagogues themselves are comfortable with BDS activists teaching at Hebrew schools.

Israel / Archaeology

Discovery of Bar Kochba-Era Coin Declared at Lag B’Omer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

As Jews across Israel and around the world celebrated Lag B’Omer, Israeli authorities announced that they had found a symbol of the Shimon bar Kochba revolt against the Romans in the form of a small bronze coin.

Headline / Op-Eds

The Palestinians have Reached a Dead End

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

After 100 years of clashes, 70 years of conflict and a quarter-century since the Oslo Accords, which were supposed to have given the Palestinians peace and land of their own, it looks like they are losing the little they have managed to obtain.

Antisemitism / Diaspora / Interfaith Relations / Religion / Germany / Judaism

Israeli Chief Rabbi, European Jewish Leaders Condemn Call to Remove Kippahs in Germany

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Chief Rabbi Lau responded on Tuesday that the best way to battle anti-Semitism is to immigrate to Israel, but that all Jews in Germany and throughout the Diaspora must continue to wear the kippah and other Jewish symbols.

Government / Business and Economy

Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Undergo $280M in Upgrades

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s only international airport fields 90 percent of entries to and exits from the country, and is expected to see more than 25 million arrivals and departures in 2019.

Headline / Op-Eds

Well-Meaning American Jews are Helping Import anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jews have been among the first to “virtue signal” their compassion for refugees from the Syrian civil war.

Headline / US / Politics / Government / History / Jerusalem / Interfaith Relations / Religion / Judaism

May 14 Opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem to Include Mezuzah-Hanging Ceremony

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The extraordinary gesture comes at the behest of U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, Channel 20 reports.

IDF & Security / Hamas / Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Female Border Police Officer Shot by Arabs During Demolition of Terrorist’s Home

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The home of Ahmed Kunba, who was charged as an accomplice in the drive-by shooting murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach outside of his town of Havat Gilad, was successfully demolished with a bulldozer.

Op-Eds

Hallmarks of an Israeli Hit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If it was in fact the work of Israel's Mossad, the assassination in Malaysia also serves as a warning to Israel's other enemies, chief among them Iran.

Op-Eds

Transitioning from Mourning to Celebration, Israelis Kick off 70th-year Joy in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“There are those who seek to extinguish the light that emanates from Zion. I promise you; it will not happen,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the largest celebration of statehood to date.

Featured / Israel / Holocaust

Current World Jewish Population Still Below Pre-Holocaust Numbers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Prior to the murder of 6 million Jews between 1939 and 1945, some 16,600,000 were spread throughout the world. Today’s data indicates that there are currently 14,511,000 Jews on Earth, a number similar to that in 1922.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Central America

Honduran Lawmakers Vote to Move Embassy to Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Israel congratulates the National Congress of Honduras for passing with an overwhelming majority a resolution in favor of opening an Embassy in Jerusalem,” Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said on Twitter.

Headline / Op-Eds

Israel won’t Tolerate an Iranian Presence in Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Russia aside, it is clear that Israel is determined to continue undermining Iranian efforts to entrench itself militarily in Syria and transfer game-changing weapons to Hezbollah.

US / History / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Interfaith Relations / Holocaust

'Never Again Education Act' to Teach American Students About the Holocaust

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If passed the legislation would grant money raised through donations to American schools as part of the Holocaust Education Assistance Program.

Government / Science and Tech

Israel to Offset 5-Year Drought with New Desalination Plants

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The plan will include the expansion of pipelines for use in agriculture, and is intended to help Israel to rehabilitate dried-up rivers.

Analysis

Mass March on Gaza Border May Be Only the Beginning

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

From a military standpoint, Israel can say it marked a positive outcome. The turnout was far smaller than Hamas wanted—the terrorist group was aiming for 100,000 people—and the protesters were unable to rush or sabotage the border fence.

Headline / Terrorism / US / Eye on "Palestine" / The Courts

US Supreme Court Rejects American Victims of PLO Terror Case

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Without issuing a comment, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case, thereby leaving the lower court ruling standing.

Op-Eds

The Holocaust Continues to Haunt Europe

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Europe is in the throes of extreme Jew-hatred and anti-Semitism, brought on by economic crises, societal unrest and a wave of immigration accompanied by Islamist propaganda.

Analysis

PA to Pay $355 million in 2018 to Terrorists and their Families

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The total payment by the PA for 2018 is set at $355 million, which is 7.47% of its operation budget of $4.76 billion and some 44% of the funding the PA hopes to receive in foreign aid this year.

Headline / Op-Eds

Israel MUST Pass an Effective Version of the Taylor Force Act

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli government controls up to 70 percent of the Palestinian Authority. Yet it chooses to continue allowing trade, and even making payments to the PA, despite the direct financial incentives the PA gives to terrorists who murder Jews. Simultaneously, Israel's Global Conference on Anti-Semitism almost entirely ignored the issue.

Terrorism / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Russia

Former Saudi Intelligence Chief: Iran, Not Trump Causing Trouble in Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The prince said that it is Russia's responsibility to "highlight the atrocious acts that the Iranian government perpetrates against its own people."

Government / Business and Economy

Israel Takes a Bite Out of Food Prices, Down 5 Percent

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The drop in food prices is particularly interesting given that net salaries have risen by three percent in the same time period.

Interviews and Profiles

Alan Dershowitz on Israel at 70: ‘A Light Unto the World’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“No country in the history of the world ever contributed more to the welfare of humankind in such a short period of time than Israel,” affirms the longtime professor, lawyer and author, soon to turn 80.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media / South America

Jewish Journalist in Colombia Forced to Resign for Refusing to Cross Herself On Air

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

When Channel 1’s Cathy Bekerman was told by her newscast director to cross herself on air, “I did not do it, and he asked me to resign at that moment, to which I did not agree,” Bekerman told Colombian media.

Terrorism / US

Taylor Force Act Officially Part of Congress’s Massive Omnibus Spending Bill

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Passage of the Taylor Force Act will give us much needed leverage with the Palestinians to push back on this outrageous policy,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Tel Aviv Court Judge Accused of Colluding in Bezeq Case is Officially Suspended

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Poznansky-Katz will now be tried in a special disciplinary court on “highly inappropriate” communications she conducted with a state prosecutor.

Op-Eds

An Olive Branch? US Lawmakers Speak Out After Being Detained on Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We should be able to pray and reflect on the history and culture, but you’re not allowed to do that as Jews and non-Muslims [on the Temple Mount]," said Rep. David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.).

Op-Eds

The Polish Holocaust Law: Should we care?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Poland is not alone in its efforts to separate itself from the Nazi atrocities. Other countries in Europe are working very hard to whitewash their long history of Jew-hatred.

Analysis

Mayor: Jerusalem Among World's Safest Cities Due to ‘Zero Misuse’ of Guns

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Civilian handguns are an essential component of Israel’s security apparatus, yet Barkat noted that “only 3 percent of the population carries guns, and those who have them know how to use them.”

Analysis

Trump Rates Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Pinnacle of First Year

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Reflecting on his first year in office in an interview President Trump said that his official recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was the pinnacle of his presidency so far.

Op-Eds

Holocaust Education: The Last Chance for Humanity

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

For the sake of the tens of millions of victims of the Holocaust, Jews and non-Jews alike, we must fight for Holocaust education, as the fate of our world, not to mention our humanity, may very well depend up on it.

Op-Eds

EU: Jewish Development of Jerusalem Historical Sites ‘Touristic Settlement’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Report claims the City of David, and a planned cable car to bring tourists to the Western Wall are “a political tool to modify the historical narrative and to support, legitimize, and expand settlements."

Featured / Religion / Judaism

OU Draws Red Line Regarding Female Rabbis, Demands Member Synagogues' Compliance

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The OU has established parameters for a three-year period during which the umbrella body for American Orthodox congregations will work to bring its member synagogues who employ female clergy into compliance with OU standards, which stipulate that a woman cannot serve as a rabbi.

InDepth

Will Mass Protests Divert Iran’s attention Inward and Away from Fighting Israel?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

85% of Iranians feel estranged from the regime, leaving it hollow and vulnerable. If this round of protests is quashed, as happened in 2009, the regime’s overthrow will be further delayed. But the counter-revolution is inevitable.

Op-Eds

The UNASKED Question About anti-Semitism in America

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

There seems to be a tendency by many Jews to brush aside, downplay or even ignore Jew-hatred from some Muslims motivated by aggressive mosques or interpretations of Islam.

Op-Eds

UN launches 'Unprecedented' $1.3 billion anti-Israel Legal Campaign

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The UN and the PA recently signed an accord promising that the U.N. will advise the PA how to hold Israel accountable for alleged violations of international law. The document will come into effect Jan. 1, 2018. Happy New Year!

Op-Eds

Jordan Reportedly Furious Over Palestinian Reconciliation Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Add Jordan to the list of those who view the supposed reconciliation with concern and doubts.

InDepth

Tension Rises in Northern Israel as Syria&Iran team to fight ‘Zio-American Schemes’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The rocket fire from Syria came amid a rare visit to Damascus by Iranian military chief Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, who, during his visit, signed a memorandum of understanding with his Syrian counterpart, calling to enhance the countries’ coordination against “Zio-American schemes.”

Headline / Op-Eds

Interpol and the Palestinians: Where’s a Cop When you Need One?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The international community just gave the Good Housekeeping seal of approval to those who traffic in terrorism, by welcoming the Palestinian Authority into INTERPOL

Headline / Op-Eds

Has Worldwide anti-Semitism Become too HOT for the Jewish People?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It's imperative for Jews always to ask: Am I still safe here? Jews around the world cannot be blind to the reality surrounding us. We cannot ignore the rising heat levels of anti-Semitism

Headline / Op-Eds

‘Wonder Woman,’ BIG-Name Concerts Upstage Cultural Boycott of Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

With big name rock concerts coming this summer--and the future-- to Israel, BDS movement’s cultural boycott of the Jewish state appears to be waning. Thanks Wonder Woman!

Sports

International Jewish Athletes ‘RETURN’ to Jerusalem for 20th Maccabiah Games

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

From July 4-18, the Maccabiah Games will have the added significance of coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the reunification of this year’s host city, Jerusalem.

Op-Eds

Amid Airtight Security, Trump Visit Brings Hope of ‘Historic Gains’ in the Middle East

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Thank you and shalom (hello). It is wonderful to be here in Israel,” Trump said. Those simple words and the historic nature of Trump’s visit were not lost on anyone in Jerusalem on this day.

Interviews and Profiles

Most Israeli Lawmakers Support Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem, Poll Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Fewer than half (nine) of the 21 MKs polled said they believe Trump will keep his election campaign promises to move the embassy.

Analysis

High-tech, Low Barriers: New Study Advances the Digital Future of Jewish Learning

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A new report on the implications of the wave of educational technology and digital engagement is designed to guide the Jewish community through this complex space.

Op-Eds

Israeli Technology Pulls Water out of Thin Air During AIPAC Conference

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In a showcase of cutting-edge Israeli innovation, famed lawyer and Israel advocate Alan Dershowitz took to the stage at the annual AIPAC Policy Conference and literally pulled water out of thin air.

Op-Eds

Kerry Slams Israel, Netanyahu Hits Back in Wake of UN Vote Against Settlements

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Commenting on Kerry’s speech, Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon said the Obama Administration “acted against Israel at the U.N., and any claim to the contrary is a distortion of reality.”

Israel / Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Pro-Israel Jewish Democrats Oppose Keith Ellison’s DNC Bid

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Some pro-Israel activists recall, with dismay, Ellison's efforts to unseat a pro-Israel New Jersey congressman, Steve Rothman, in 2012.

Op-Eds

The US Must Support a Safe Haven for Persecuted Mideast Christians

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While the US State Dept brought thousands of Muslim refugees into the US, the plight of Christians had been disregarded, Of 10000 Syrian refugees permitted into the US, only 56 were Christian

Op-Eds

Congressmen: Judea and Samaria are Not the ‘West Bank’ But Part of Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I want to say to all the people of Samaria that they are beloved by the American people, and we believe that Judea and Samaria are not the ‘West Bank’ but part of the state of Israel”

Op-Eds / Politics / Elections

The Grassroots and Interfaith Effort Behind the GOP’s Pro-Israel, anti-2 State Platform

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jewish and Christian pro-Israel leaders worked with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's team to bring revisions in the GOP party platform's language, strengthening it on Israel

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Dallas Jew Trying Promotes Texans to Invest in Oil and Gas in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Clare Freeman, head of the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, says there is plenty of money to be made in the Israeli energy industry.

Israel / Syria / US / News Briefs

Report: Netanyahu Asked Obama to Recognize the Golan Heights

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The anarchy and jihadist threat in Syria make it more plausible for the United States to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan, but don’t hold your breath.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

US Orders Kuwait Airways to Stop Discrimination against Israelis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Dept. of Transportation rejected a Kuwait Airways appeal that tried to rationalize discrimination.

Israel / News Briefs

Sean Penn to Visit Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

  Hollywood actor Sean Penn, 55, will visit Israel in November as a guest of the Israeli humanitarian Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid (IsraAID) organization. He will participate in a conference on rebuilding Haiti after the 2010 earthquake in the island nation. The actor has visited and volunteered in Haiti along with Israeli volunteers several […]

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

State Dept. Reports Growing Anti-Semitism a 'Global Problem'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. State Department’s annual report on international religious freedom this week describes that anti-Semitism continues “to be a major problem around the globe with increases in anti-Semitic incidents recorded in many countries.” In particular, European countries such as France and Germany have experienced a rise in anti-Israel sentiment that often crossed over into anti-Semitism […]

Israel / News Briefs / Judaism

Rabbi Permits Carrying Cell Phone on Shabbat because of Wave of Terror

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The wave of terror also has made self-defense courses and pepper spray the new fad.

News Briefs / Germany / Holocaust

Former Auschwitz Radio Operator Charged with Accessory to Murder

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A 91-year-old SS woman aided operations that led to the murder of 260,000 Jews.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Key Democratic Senators Cardin and Mikulski Still on the Fence on Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Maryland's Senators have not yet decided whether or not to join Schumer and Menendez and vote against ObamaDeal.

News & Views

Omri Casspi brings delegation of NBA players to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

National Basketball Association (NBA) player Omri Casspi recently visited Israel, but it was be no ordinary homecoming for the Sacramento Kings forward, as he was be joined by seven other NBA players in a tour organized by his foundation.

US / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah / Judaism

African-American Converts Make Aliyah to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Aaron is a plumber, Tracie, a former National Guard member, wants to volunteer in the IDF.

IDF & Security / Boycott / BDS / Religion

Israeli Christian Group Publishes Anti-BDS Guide

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The organization also is encouraging young Christians to serve in the IDF.

IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Reservists Patrol Hitchhiking Spots to Prevent Kidnappings

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The IDF has decided to implement a new practice to improve the security of hitchhikers in Judea and Samaria — one year after three hitchhiking Israeli teens were abducted and murdered. Yisrael HaYom reported that the IDF will be sending reservists in civilian vehicles to provide security for hitchhikers in the territories. The cars will […]

Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion

California Resolution Urges Action on Campus Anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The California State Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging action on the increasingly rampant anti-Semitism on University of California (UC) campuses. The resolution urges each UC campus to “adopt a resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and racism.” The bipartisan measure was introduced by State Senator Jeff Stone (R-Riverside County) follow-ing a series of […]

NY / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

New York State Assembly Passes Anti-BDS Resolution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

New York follows Indiana, Illinois and Tennessee to condemn BDS.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Sports

Israelis Follow David Blatt to Cleveland for NBA Finals

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

All you need is a few days vacation and a few thousand dollars to show the Israeli flag at the big game.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

U.S. Gen. Martin Dempsey in Israel for Bilateral Military Talks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey arrived in Israel on Monday as the official guest of his counterpart, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eizenkot. The two military leaders will meet, along with Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and other Israeli security officials, to discuss bilateral military cooperation and other common […]

Jewish / History / News Briefs / Iraq / ISIS

Islamic State Threatening Tomb of Jewish Prophet Nahum in Iraq

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 2,600-year-old site lies just 10 miles from the regional frontline of Islamic State.

Jewish / US / News Briefs

Obama Awards Posthumous Medals of Honor to Jewish and Black WWI Vets

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

President Barack Obama on Tuesday awarded two posthumous Medals of Honor to Jewish and black World War I veterans who likely did not receive the awards due to discrimination at the time. The medals were given to Jewish Army Sergeant William Shemin and black Army Private Henry Williams. “No one who serves our country should […]

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Final Steps Underway for Jerusalem’s City of David Visitor’s Center

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Final steps are underway for building the City of David’s “Kedem” visitor’s center in Jerusalem that will sit on top of the “Givati Parking Lot” excavation just outside of the Old City of Jerusalem’s walls. The visitor’s center will serve as an entryway to the Jerusalem Walls National Park, which includes the City of David […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs

Jewish Organizations Raise Relief Funds after Houston Flood

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Orthodox Union, B'nai Brith and the Houston Federation are pitching in.

Israel / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Sen. Graham Tells Netanyahu He Will Lead 'Violent Backlash' against UN

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The South Carolina senator may run to be the Republican presidential nominee but has little chance of winning.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

6 Arab Teens Charged with Firebombing Jewish homes

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Between June 2014 and April 2015, the suspects habitually hurled rocks and firebombs into a number of Jewish-owned homes and facilities in A-Tur.

US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Anti-BDS Bill Advances In Illinois State Legislature

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Illinois State House of Representatives Executive Committee on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would prohibit state pension funds from including in their portfolios companies that participate in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. The 10-0 committee vote follows the 49-0 passage of the measure in the Illinois State Senate and […]

US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Indiana becomes 2nd State to Pass Anti-BDS Resolution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Indiana General Assembly has become the second-ever state legislature to pass a resolution that formally opposes the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. Tennessee lawmakers approved a similar measure on April 21. Adopted in a voice vote, the Indiana Senate approved Resolution 74, which “expresses opposition to the anti-Jewish and anti-Israel” BDS […]

US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Fight against Boycott Movement Moving to State Legislatures

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tennessee becomes the first state to formally condemn the BDS movement.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Israel Ranks as Third-Largest US Television Content Provider

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel ranks as the third-largest provider of U.S. television content after the U.K. and the Netherlands, Forbes reported. Three Israeli companies—Armoza Formats, Keshet Media Group, and Dori Media—have sold the concepts of more than 100 shows to many countries around the world including France, Brazil, Indonesia, and the United States. Noa Tishby, a well-known Israeli-American […]

News Briefs / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Newly Elected Arab Knesset Members Visit Abbas in Ramallah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

PA Chairman Abbas congratulated the Arab party on its success in the March 17 Israeli elections.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / France / Jerusalem

French Firm Pulls Out of Jerusalem Cable Car Project after PA Pressure

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Saeb Erekat, the Palestinian Authority’s chief negotiator, had contacted French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to complain about the project.

News Briefs / Settlements / European Union

New EU Report Calls For Tougher Sanctions Against Israel Over Construction

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Additionally, the report recommends new restrictions against “known violent settlers.”

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Germany

Number of Israeli Tourists to Germany Rises by 14 Percent

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel was the sixth-highest source for tourists to Germany in 2014.

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

Israeli-Made Chipset Could Extend Battery Life for Devices Using 4G Mobile Networks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Eshed said that a smart meter can run for as long as 10 years if it is equipped with this chipset.

Israel / Gaza / News Briefs

Israel To Double Water Supply For Gaza Despite Hamas Threats

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

COGAT chief hopes Hamas “would not steal water from civilians as they steal construction materials intended for the reconstruction of houses.”

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

Israeli Opposition Leader’s Speech Cut Off on TV as ‘Elections Propaganda’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s Channel 2 television network thought Herzog’s remarks constituted elections propaganda.

Israel / News Briefs / Judaism

36 Bereaved Girls Treated to Bat Mitzvah Celebration in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Jewish welfare organization Colel Chabad this week hosted a Bat Mitzvah celebration  in Jerusalem for 36 girls who have lost a parent. Most of the parents died from illness or terror attacks, and one Bat Mitzvah girl's father was the first Israel Defense Forces casualty during last summer’s war between Israel and Hamas. “Family […]

Israel / Jewish

Israeli Foundation Awards $1 Million Prize to Wikipedia Founder

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israel-based Dan David Foundation has awarded this year’s Dan David Prize for scientific, technological, and cultural accomplishments to Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, among other prominent honorees. The three annual $1 million prizes are administered by Tel Aviv University and named for late philanthropist Dan David. In the past, it has been awarded to former […]

Jewish / News Briefs / Sports

Remembering Myra Kraft on Super Bowl Sunday

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It’s a safe bet to say that the overwhelming number of American football fans in Israel cheered on the Patriots.

Global / Antisemitism / News Briefs

10 Israeli Tourists Attacked in Argentina Hostel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Earlier this week, ten Israeli tourists were violently assaulted in an anti-Semitic attack at a hostel in Argentina.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Leader of World’s Largest Islamic Group to Visit Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, an umbrella group representing 57 Muslim countries based in Saudi Arabia, plans to visit the Temple Mount Monday. Iyad bin Amin Madani is scheduled to make the visit as part of a trip that also includes a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, OnIslam.net […]

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