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Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Swastika Drawn on Wall at Northwestern University

By Jewish Press News Desk

Anti-Semitic vandals scrawled a swastika on a wall at Northwestern University and also included Afro-Americans in their hate messages by posting derogatory slogans. University police removed the offensive drawing and graffiti and are investigating. "This news is especially hurtful coming only days before Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on which we remember the millions of […]

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Tunnel Detection System Deployed in South

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Elbit system can pinpoint where terror tunnels are being dug.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Weather

Jerusalem Explodes with Rain, Thunder and Lightning, even Hail

By Jewish Press News Desk

The rain is strong, the fire department had to rescue people who got stuck in their cars.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Victim Dies in Suspected Jerusalem Vehicular Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

One of the two victims hit by a car has died. The Shabak suspect it was a vehicular terror attack.

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA Vehicles to be Allowed into Little Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

This is part of a series of steps designed to relax access restrictions on Palestinian Authority citizens. Hopefully it won't blow up on us.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Rabbi Pinto Pleads Guilty to Bribery

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Rabbi of Celebrities" Yoshiyahu Pinto pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of bribery, attempted bribery and obstruction of justice. He arrived at the Tel Aviv District Court hearing directly from a hospital where he was bang treated after having returned from the United States to Israel. Rabbi Pinto will be given a reduced sentence because he […]

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Four 'Price Tag' Arsonists Sentenced to 3 Months of Public Service

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Jerusalem District Court Monday sentenced four teenage boys from Arad and Judea and Samaria to three months of community service for setting fire to a café near Hebron. The Prosecutor had originally asked for a six-month jail sentence. Police obtained a video of the four boys, with their faces covered, running away from the […]

Israel / News Briefs / Holocaust

Number of Holocaust Survivors Declines to 189,000

By Jewish Press News Desk

There are 189,000 survivors of the Holocaust still living, but an average of 40 die every day, the Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims in Israel reported Monday in its annual report. Holocaust Remembrance Day will be observed on Wednesday night and Thursday. The Foundation also said that 45,000 survivors live in poverty, as […]

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Echoing Netanyahu, Livni and Herzog Criticize Major Holes in Obama Deal

By Jewish Press News Desk

While Obama chooses to ignore Netanyahu's criticisms, Israel's leftwing Herzog and Livni warn about the same exact gaping holes in Obama's nuclear deal with Iran.

US / Iran / News Briefs

IRAN: US Won't Inspect Military Sites

By Jewish Press News Desk

Someone's confused. It's just not clear who that is.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt / ISIS

ISIS Executes Egyptian Soldier

By Jewish Press News Desk

Islamic State executed an Egyptian soldier over the weekend, in the Sinai.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Rocket from Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rocket was launched from Gaza into the sea, on Saturday afternoon.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran Says No to Deal Without Immediate Lifting of Sanctions

By Jewish Press News Desk

Speaking at Iran's Nuclear Technology Day, Rouhani made his Red Line clear.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Update on Wounded Soldier

By Jewish Press News Desk

The soldier is interacting with his surroundings and is listed in moderate condition at Sharei Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli-Arab Killed Fighting for ISIS

By Jewish Press News Desk

The man went to Iraq around 2 years ago to join Islamic State.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Report: PA Police to Operate Near Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

If the report is accurate, 90 armed policemen will be deployed in the towns.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Nancy Pelosi Will Oppose Iran Deal Legislation

By Jewish Press News Desk

Pelosi will fight the legislation, but not all Democrats are with her on this...

Qatar / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA Gets $100 Million from Qatar

By Jewish Press News Desk

Qatar "loaned" the Palestinian Authority $100 million dollars today...

Israel / News Briefs

Second Wosner Funeral Victim Died

By Jewish Press News Desk

More than 100 people were injured in the pushing, shoving and trampling.

Israel / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Obama Caught Telling Truth, State Department Tries to Fix It

By Jewish Press News Desk

The State Department tried to walk back Obama's statements yesterday, when he accidentally told the truth about the Iran deal.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Obama to Invite Bibi After Coalition Formed

By Jewish Press News Desk

US President Obama will invite PM Netanyahu to the White House once Netanyahu's coalition is set up.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Hoax Kidnapping Duo To Face Indictments

By Jewish Press News Desk

It is not yet known why they faked the kidnapping, but it may have been done to impress a girl.

IDF & Security / Druze / News Briefs

MK Ayoub Kara: There are no Druze Spies

By Jewish Press News Desk

There are no Druze spies, since the founding of the state of Israel and until the Mashiach comes.

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

Likud and Bayit Yehudi Continue Coalition Talks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The primary road block is the position that Bayit Yehudi party head Naftali Bennett will receive.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Labor's Eitan Cabel Worried By US-Iran Nuke Deal, Stands with Bibi

By Jewish Press News Desk

Labor Secretary-General Eitan Cabel said the bad Iran deal is a non-partisan issue for Israel, and he is kept up nights worrying about it.

Israel / News Briefs

United Hatzalah Treated 113 People at Rav Shmuel Wosner Funeral

By Jewish Press News Desk

United Hatzalah made sure more people were saved as the Rabbi Wosner's funeral turned life-threatening.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Deadbeat PA Threatens to Return Tax Revenue to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel released the PA's tax revenues, deducting a third to cover part of the PA's debt for electricity, water and medical services. The PA is upset they had to pay their bills.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Sen. Feinstein Declares Deal with Iran Does not Endanger Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein declared on Sunday that the framework arrangement with Iran does not threaten Israel's survival. The Jewish Congresswoman, who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is a strong supporter of President Barack Obama,. who is facing a backlash from many Democratic Congressmen because of the deal and his harsh attitude towards […]

News Briefs / Egypt

Bomb Kills Policeman in Cairo

By Jewish Press News Desk

Terrorists attacked Cairo for the second time in two days Sunday and killed one policeman in a bombing. Two other policemen and one civilian were wounded. Two bombs exploded at a police station on Saturday, but no one was wounded. The latest two attacks follow a long series of terrorist shootings and bombings in the […]

News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanon to Ban Colored Chicks

By Jewish Press News Desk

They might look cute, but concern for the animal's welfare if missing from the process.

Yemen / Houthis / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Gulf States / UAE / Egypt

El-Sisi: Egypt Will Keep Bab-el-Mandeb Open

By Jewish Press News Desk

If Iran blocks Bab-el-Mandeb, it would be an economic nuclear bomb for Egypt.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs

Israel Welcomes 130,000 Tourists for Holidays

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Tourism Ministry is expecting about 130,000 visitors in Israel over the period of Passover and the Christian Holy Week. About 20 direct flights are expected in Ovdah airport in the Negev, bringing tourists from France, Russia and Britain to celebrate the Passover holidays in Eilat. Tourism in Israel is experiencing an uplift since the […]

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Obama Calls Netanyahu About Nuke Deal

By Jewish Press News Desk

Obama updated Netanyahu on Iran nuclear deal.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Netanyahu and Boehner Meet for Lunch

By Jewish Press News Desk

They chatted a bit, Boehner congratulated Netanyahu on his election victory, and then the two went for lunch.

Israel / US / Global / Iran / News Briefs

Netanyahu Attacks the Iran Nuclear Deal as "Unconscionable"

By Jewish Press News Desk

As Iranian general calls for Israel's destruction, P5+1 talks on concessions to Iran continue.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Expects 1200 Daily Hezbollah Rockets in Next War

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF will have hard choices to make in the next war with Hezbollah.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Tevye the Milkman Wins Israel Prize

By Jewish Press News Desk

Chaim Topol, has been awarded the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement.

Israel / Business and Economy

Minimum Wage to Reach 5,300 Shekels by 2017

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Histadrut national labor union and the Federation of Israeli Employers have agreed to raise the minimum wage to 5,300 shekels ($1,334) by 2017, approximately half the average salary in Israel. The employers and the union previously agreed to a three-stage hike in the minimum wage. The latest agreement adds a fourth stage whole pegging […]

Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Netanyahu Says West Ready to Award Iran for Aggression

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu continued to lash out at a possible "bad deal" with Iran Monday and said, "The agreement being formulated in Lausanne sends a message that there is no price for aggression and on the contrary – that Iran's aggression is to be rewarded." Netanyahu said in a statement: The moderate and responsible […]

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza

Gaza Launches Rocket at Egypt

By Jewish Press News Desk

A rocket launched from Gaza landed in the Sinai, in the Egyptian half of the town of Rafiach (Rafah).

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA Back Down on ICC in Exchange for Frozen Tax Revenue

By Jewish Press News Desk

The PA chose practical self interest (survival) and is backing down from its unilateral threats.

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

Iranian Journalist Defects, Says US Team Speaking for Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

“The US negotiating team are mainly there to speak on Iran’s behalf with other members of the 5+1 countries and convince them of a deal.”

US / Iran / News Briefs

AP's Matt Lee Says Tone of US Officials 'Dreary'

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The tone of #US officials' background comments on #Iran talks is getting progressively more dreary, like the weather in #Lausanne," Associate Press reporter Matt Lee tweeted Saturday night. Lee is a veteran journalist who has a keen eye and ear that cuts through the double talk and dishonest smiling faces of American diplomats. If he […]

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Hamas Test Fires Rocket

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hamas test fired a rocket on Saturday, the rocket landed within the Gaza Strip.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Israel Did Not Protest Release of 1987 Nuke Report

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel was aware of the report's impending release and did not object.

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Netanyahu to Release Frozen Palestinian Authority Tax Revenue

By Jewish Press News Desk

The PA hasn't changed anything on their end, so why did Netanyahu suddenly change his policy?

Syria / US / News Briefs / ISIS

US 'Bombs' Syria with Anti-ISIS Leaflets

By Jewish Press News Desk

A U.S. Air Force F-15 warplane dropped approximately 60,000 leaflets over the Syrian city of Raqaa to discourage people from joining the Islamic State (ISIS), the Pentagon revealed Thursday. The "Military Information Support Operations," propaganda campaign was carried out last week and was the first time the United States has used the tactic in Syria. […]

Israel / Travel / News Briefs

Mt. Hermon Open and Free for Pesach

By Jewish Press News Desk

While there's not much snow left, there are bike trails, hiking trails and extreme mountain sleds.

Iran / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Saudi Arabia

Abbas Praises Saudi Attack on Rebels in Yemen

By Jewish Press News Desk

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he supports Saudi Arabia's attack on Iranian-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen Saudi Arabia has been joined by other oil-rich states, including Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the Gulf States, all of whom said that "they "have decided to answer the call of President Hadi to protect Yemen and his […]

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

Bomb Found Near Tomb of the Patriarchs

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sappers blew up the bomb, and security forces are trying to track down who placed it there.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Netanyahu Not Replacing Dermer

By Jewish Press News Desk

After failing to replace Netanyahu, the Obama administration wants Ambassador Ron Dermer removed.

Israel / News Briefs

Spring Forward

By Jewish Press News Desk

The time difference between New York and Israel returns to Israel being 7 hours ahead.

Eye on "Palestine" / History / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

This Day in History: Shalhevet Pass Murdered

By Jewish Press News Desk

14 years ago, a PA Arab terrorist targeted and murdered the 10-month-old Jewish baby.

Iran / News Briefs / Europe / Russia

Iran Confers with Russia before Resumption of Talks with P5+1

By Jewish Press News Desk

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has consulted with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in preparation for a resumption of negotiations Wednesday with the P5+1 towards reaching an interim agreement before the end of the month on Tehran's nuclear program. Russia is a member of the P5+1 but also has a vested interest in Iran's […]

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

PM Netanyahu Sends Condolence Letter to the Sassoon Family

By Jewish Press News Desk

The children were laid to rest in Jerusalem earlier Monday evening.

News Briefs / Obituaries / Asia

Lee Kuan Yew, First Prime Minister of Singapore (91)

By Jewish Press News Desk

Lee Kuan Yew, the man who essentially created modern Singapore died on Monday at age 91.

Israel / US / News Briefs

McCain - "Get Over Your Temper Tantrum, Mr. President"

By Jewish Press News Desk

Senator John McCain pulled no punches against President Obama on CNN.

Syria / US / News Briefs

Report: US Waiting for "Green Light" for Assad Talks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The US is reportedly waiting for a positive Syrian response.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

IDF Running Large-Scale Drill Along Gaza Border

By Jewish Press News Desk

The troops will be training for various possible scenarios that could emanate from Gaza.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Local

Arab Teens Nabbed in Horseback Robbery

By Jewish Press News Desk

A couple hiking in the woods near Jerusalem this weekend were robbed by Arab teens on horseback.

Terrorism / US / Police and Crime / Travel / News Briefs / Local

Airport Bomber Foiled in New Orleans

By Jewish Press News Desk

Richard White, 62, tried to attack a TSA agent Friday at New Orleans airport with a machete.

US / Iran / News Briefs / France

France Joins Netanyahu Chorus Against Bad Obama-Iran Deal

By Jewish Press News Desk

As France demands the Iran deal be a robust deal, Obama faces new challenger to nuke deal.

NY / News Briefs / Local

Brooklyn Family Killed in Shabbat Fire

By Jewish Press News Desk

The fire, caused by the Shababt Blech, swept through the house while the family slept.

Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Bennett Likely to Get Foreign Ministry

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bennett is likely to be the next Foreign Minister, and the fight is now over the Ministry of Religion.

IDF & Security / Government / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Gal-On Reconsiders, Will Stay to Lead Meretz

By Jewish Press News Desk

Meretz chairperson Zehava Gal-On decides to remain as chairperson after her party reached 5 mandates.

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

Yesh Atid Starting to Disinitegrate

By Jewish Press News Desk

There's much disappointment within Yesh Atid as they head into the oppositions.

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

Final Election Count is In

By Jewish Press News Desk

Final voter counts are in, if Yachad doesn't petition the courts over voter fraud...

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

The Media Shot Themselves in the Foot

By Jewish Press News Desk

If the media hadn't been so eager to oust Netanyahu, voter apathy could have made that happen.

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

Likud Begins Coalition Building

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu said he wants to have a government formed within the next 2 to 3 weeks.

US / News Briefs / Turkey / Egypt / ISIS

US Air Force Vet Charged with Trying to Help Islamic State

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dozens of Americans have had criminal charges filed against them in connection to ISIS.

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

Mahapach! מהפך - Likud Crushes Zionist Union

By Jewish Press News Desk

The overwhelming electoral victory by the Likud was nothing less than a revolution, and an absolutely clear mandate from the people.

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

With 50% of the Votes Counted, the Likud Pulls Ahead

By Jewish Press News Desk

At 50% of the votes counted, the Likud pulls way ahead... but what will the remaining 50% do?

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

Netanyahu Declares Victory

By Jewish Press News Desk

A very happy PM Netanyahu declared victory at the Likud victory party.

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

Eli Yishai Sitting Right on the Threshold

By Jewish Press News Desk

The final numbers aren't in, and Yachad is sitting right on the wire.

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

Netanyahu Makes His Phone Calls

By Jewish Press News Desk

PM Netanyahu made his call to Minister Naftali Bennett and said he is working to form a nationalist (rightwing) government. Bennett said this is a victory for the right, even though Bayit Yehudi took a big hit for the Likud. Netanyahu also called Aryeh Deri. Avigdor Liberman is refusing to take calls from Netanyahu and […]

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Hamas Test Fires Rocket

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Tuesday evening, Hamas test fired a rocket which landed in the Mediterranean sea.

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

Election Update

By Jewish Press News Desk

7:00 PM Election turnout was 54.6% at 6 PM, and lower than the turnout was that same time in 2013. The polls close tonight at 10 PM. PM Netanyahu said that foreign-funded organizations have been busing Arabs to the booths, to make sure they vote against the right. Police checked out 235 cases of voting […]

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

Investigation Opened in Uhm El-Fahm for Voting Fraud

By Jewish Press News Desk

There have been a few cases of voter fraud reported around the country.

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

Three Arrested for Stealing Yachad Voting Slips

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Yachad party reports that their voting slips have been removed from dozens of voting stations.

Israel / Elections / News Briefs / Israel Elections 5775

First Wrong Returns: Elections Committee Corrects False Turnout Data

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Elections Committee has corrected a previous report and now says 13.7%, and not the previously stated 7.4% of Israel's eligible voters have cast ballots as of 10 a.m. The turnout at the same hour in the least election was 11.4%. Polls have been open only two hours. Analysts have expected an unusually high voter turnout, […]

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

Who Will Netanyahu Call First?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu has an important call to make before beginning to build a coalition...

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

Livni Cancels Rotation Deal with Herzog

By Jewish Press News Desk

Some polls indicated that if the rotation deal were canceled the Zionist Union could get 2 more seats.

Politics / News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Feiglin Asks PM for Special Permission To Visit Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

Feiglin wants to accompany his son up, for his wedding day, but needs special permission from the Prime Minister.

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

Marzel Warns Elections Committee to Allow Jew to Observe Arab Polls

By Jewish Press News Desk

Baruch Marzel, candidate for the Knesset on the Yachad list, and activist Itamar Ben-Gvir have warned that they will ask that the Elections Committee to void the votes at Arab polling stations if Jewish observers are not allowed. Marzel and Ben Gvir told Independent Media Review and Analysis (IMRA) during the right-wing rally in Tel […]

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Hamas Fired Another Test Rocket

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hamas fired another test rocket into the ocean on Sunday evening.

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