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News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Israeli Discovery Opens Doors to New Treatments for Autism

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“This is the first step in developing a drug that might address autism,” said Amal.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia / Gulf States / UAE

Israel-Gulf Rail Link Awaits Saudi Normalization

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The “Tracks for Regional Peace” plan and a newer U.S.-backed proposal to connect Gulf and Arab countries with India come as talks intensify between Israel and Saudi Arabia to reach a normalization agreement by the end of the year.

Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Dubai Free Trade Zone Notches 25% Growth in Israeli Members

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

DMCC registered its most successful year yet in 2022 and now includes more than 23,000 companies from around the world.

Government / Business and Economy

Minister Barkat Tells Trust Competition Authority Head to Resign

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat has asked the head of the Israel Competition Authority Michal Cohen to resign because Barkat feels that he cannot trust her.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Sky’s the Limit for Israel’s Autonomous Aerial Drone Hunter

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Flying at 120 kilometers an hour, the Goshawk calculates the target’s route, zeroes in on the target and captures it.

Police and Crime / Bedouin / News Briefs

14 Bedouin Arrested on Suspicion of Extortion

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Trucks and boats were set on fire to get victims to pay extortion fees.

IDF & Security / Jordan / Judea & Samaria

Judea and Samaria Residents Demand Smuggled Jordanian Weapons to Boost Security

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Al-Adwan was arrested on April 22 after 12 rifles and 194 pistols were found in his vehicle.

Palestinian Authority / On Campus / Education / European Union

European Parliament Condemns PA Anti-Semitic Textbooks

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

FM Cohen called on the EU to immediately adopt the Parliament’s decision and immediately stop funding textbooks full of anti-Semitism and incitement.

News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Builds 27 New Bases on Lebanese Border Under Cover of Fake NGO

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF first exposed Green Without Borders as a fictitious group founded by Hezbollah in 2018.

Business and Economy

Israel Changing Electric Appliance Standards to Help Lower Prices

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The reform will lower the cost of importing electrical appliances, increase competition in this economy and facilitate the parallel import of appliances.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Destroys Terrorists’ Homes

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The homes of the terrorists who carried out the attacks in the Ariel industrial area and in the village of Al Funduq were destroyed.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Three Rockets Launched from Gaza at Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Iron Dome was not launched as the rockets were headed to an unpopulated area.

Israel

Veterans of Israel’s War of Independence Say The Holocaust Was Not Why They Fought

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

All of the octogenarians, nonagenarians and centenarians said that 3,000 years of Jewish history — and not the Holocaust — drove them to help reclaim the Jewish historic homeland.

Israel / News Briefs

Israel Marks Independence Day With Flyover, Barbecues

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Families throng to national parks with barbecues and army bases are opened to the public.

IDF & Security

24,213 Fallen Martyrs in Defense of Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This figure includes people like Joseph Trumpeldor and seven others who were killed in the Battle of Tel Hai in 1920 when Arabs came down from Lebanon and attacked the Jewish farms there.

Government / Left vs. Right

Likud Minister ‘Uninvited’ to Memorial Day Ceremonies

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Ministers and MKs are dropping out of the ceremonies so the anarchists don't have an excuse to disrupt the events.

Terrorism / Israel / Police and Crime

Border Police Activates Four More Reserve Companies in Response to Terror

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

They join 6 other Border Police reserve companies that were already called up over the last few weeks.

IDF & Security

The IDF’s ‘Special in Uniform’ Program Gives Atypical Israelis a Chance to Serve

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

SIU brought together 950 volunteers with disabilities, approximately 50% of whom were diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, into varying capacities in the IDF.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Five Arrested for Attacking Israeli Cars Near Betar Illit

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Over the last few weeks there were several incidents of Molotov cocktails and stones being thrown at vehicles on the highway in that area.

Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel Increasing Tax Credits for Parents

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The bill grants an additional tax credit to parents of children aged 6 to 17.

Government / Left vs. Right

Itamar Ben-Gvir Calls for Firing the Politicized Attorney General

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Some speculate that Bahrav-Miara wants to be fired so she can use it to launch her career as a leader of a leftwing party.

Government / Left vs. Right

UTJ Leader Gafni Hits Back at Anti-Government Protestors

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“You chose to protest in front of the wrong person,” said Gafni. “You will not move me an inch from the full support for passing the legal reform.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Golani Special Forces Unit Kills Three Terrorists

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF said three terrorists were neutralized during the exchange of fire and another turned himself in and was arrested.

Police and Crime / Government

Ben-Gvir Removes Tel Aviv's Police Chief

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Ben-Gvir's office released a statement that the move was planned in advance as was not to push anyway aside.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

IDF Strikes Hamas Post in Gaza

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The retaliatory strike cam after an explosive device was blown up adjacent to IDF soldiers near the border.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

New 2,800 Housing Unit Development Approved in Givatayim

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Approximately half the homes with be small apartments between 45-75 square meters each.

Business and Economy / Asia

Israeli Firm Completes Upgrades to Philippine Naval Shipyard

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel Shipyards Ltd. transferred the documents and keys of a newly-refurbished shipyard to the Philippine Navy's possession on Wednesday.

Government

President Herzog Again Calls for Calm as Israel’s ‘Ground is Burning’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I believe with all my heart that this moment of crisis can be turned into a defining constitutional moment."

News Briefs / Obituaries / Asia

Israeli Doctor Volunteering in Nepal Killed by Marauding Elephant

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Buikner was interning at Beersheva’s Soroka Medical Center and traveled to Nepal with a delegation of other young Israeli doctors volunteering at local hospitals.

Israel

Israel Sees 5% Increase in Marriage Registrations in 2022

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In 2022, 38,885 couples registered to marry through government marriage bureaus.

Israel / US / Diaspora

PM Netanyahu to Deliver 1st Address to American Jewish Leadership Since Resuming Office

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Leaders from more than 50 American Jewish organizations to gather in Jerusalem at the annual National Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

News Briefs / The Environment

For First Time Israel Passes 10% Mark for Renewable Energies

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The data of the report shows that in 2022, production facilities with an average capacity of about 96 megawatts in various technologies were connected every month.

Israel / Business and Economy

Ahead of Passover Israel Cutting Import Duties on Eggs

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The use and consumption of eggs always increases around the time of holidays in Israel.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Islamic Jihad

Israeli Forces Reportedly Arrest Senior Islamic Jihad Figure

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Adnan, a spokesman for Palestinian Islamic Jihad, has been arrested a number of times.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem

American Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Statue in Jerusalem Church

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Police said the suspect is in his 40s and have not ruled out the possibility that he is mentally impaired.

Business and Economy / India

Netanyahu Declares Haifa Port Privatization a ‘Holiday’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"This day is a “holiday for the city of Haifa, a holiday for the State of Israel, a holiday for India, a holiday for our relations with India and a holiday for the economy of the region and the economy of the world.”

IDF & Security / On Campus / Education / Cyber

Israeli Army’s Cyber Unit Now Training 20,000 Students

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Netanyahu said that Israel is using artificial intelligence to develop what he called a “cyber iron dome.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Terror Attack at Almog Junction Near Dead Sea

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A terrorist arrived at a restaurant, fired one shot, then his gun jammed, so he ran off.

IDF & Security / US

IDF and US Conclude Largest Joint Military Exercise Ever

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The exercise included a large-scale live fire event with over 140 aircraft including B52s, F35s, F15s, F16s, FA-18s, AC-130, AH64s, 12 naval vessels, High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Gets New Free Park and Ride Minibus Service

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Free parking will be available at Latrun and the bus will go to the government center by the Knesset near the city’s central bus station and train station.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Elbit Signs $95 Million Contract to Supply and Maintain Advanced Electro-Optical Systems to Israel MOD

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Elbit Systems will supply long-range deployable observation systems and tactical target acquisition systems to the IDF.

US

Israel FM Lauds Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

FM Eli Cohen cited a letter to Jewish leaders that the Reverend King wrote in 1967

Israel / Business and Economy / The Environment

Israel Raises $2 Billion in First Ever Green Bond Issue

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A green bond enables investors in the capital market to be connected to the government’s sustainability and environmental goals and to help promote these goals.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

2 Arrested in Break-In at Gush Etzion Weapons Facility

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The owners of the facility tracked and followed the suspects during the break-in, and arrested them once they were inside the closed facility.

Government / Elections / Left vs. Right

Former Meretz MK Calls for ‘Large-Scale Civil Uprising’ Against Netanyahu’s Government

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Yair Golan's Meretz party couldn't garner enough votes to get into the Knesset, but he's calling for civil war.

Israel / Turkey

26 Turkish Citizens Illegally in Israel, Detained for Deportation

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Six of the Turks infiltrated into Israel over the Jordanian border.

IDF & Security / US

Message to Iran: IAF and US Air Force Practice ‘Deep Attack’ Run, Again

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The American and Israeli air forces once again practiced a deep attack run as part of their joint ACE (Agile combat employment) deployment of the IAF with the US military’s Central Command (AFCENT) which covers the Middle East.

Government / On Campus / Education

New Education Minister Plans to Restore History and Bible to the Schools

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In addition, Kish is removing all the specially appointed policy makers from the Education Ministry.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel Expects Multi-Billion Fiscal Surplus for 2022

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The surplus is anticipated in spite of the fact that November was Israel’s third consecutive month with a fiscal deficit.

Israel / Business and Economy

Fastest Cellular Internet Surfing Speed Ever Coming to Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The expectation is that Israel will become one of the most advanced countries in the world in 5G coverage.

Government / Gulf States / UAE

Israel & Bahrain Complete First Round of Free Trade Treaty Talks

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The two teams discussed trade in goods, regulation and standardization, customs, trade in services, government procurement, e-commerce and the protection of intellectual property rights.

US / Iran

US Sanctions Iranian Oil Smugglers, Profits Used to Aid Hezbollah

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The US said the network used a web of straw companies and fraudulent tactics that include forging documents and invoices to sell oil on the international market and evade sanctions.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Relatives of Ariel Terrorist Have Work and Entry Permits Rescinded

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Hundred of relatives of the terrorist who murdered 3 people have had their work and entry permits rescinded.

Israel / Business and Economy

With Annual Budget Surplus, Israel Registers Fiscal Deficit for October

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Ministry of Finance blamed October's deficit on a delay in the payment of taxes due to the recent Jewish holiday season.

Headline / US / Politics / Government / Elections

Biden Congratulates Netanyahu, Says US-Israel Alliance 'Stronger than Ever'

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Biden waited nearly a full week to make the call, following the leaders of France and the United Kingdom who preceded him in offering their congratulations.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs

Tel Aviv to Begin Autonomous Bus Trials

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Four groups will conduct experiments in operating autonomous buses, as part of the national project for autonomous public transportation.

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Agricultural Agreement Signed Between Israel and Bahrain

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This marks yet another step forward in Israel’s warming relationship with the Arab world since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / India

IAI Opens New Indian Subsidiary in New Delhi

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

IAI described its investment in ASI as a strong demonstration of its support for the Indian government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’- MAKE IN INDIA vision.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Molotov Cocktail Starts Fire at Neve Tzuf – Council Leader Blames Government for the Violence

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Arab rioters were seen on cameras Wednesday afternoon throwing a Molotov cocktail at the town of Neve Tzuf.

News Briefs / Ukraine / Russia

Yair Lapid Condemns Russia’s Renewed Intensive Bombing of Ukraine

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I strongly condemn the Russian attacks on the civilian population in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine..."

Headline / Business and Economy

Israel Discovers Another Natural Gas Field

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Greek Energean Oil and Gas PLC company noted in its announcement that the discovery at Hermes also increases the likelihood of gas findings in the nearby Poseidon and Orpheus fields.

Headline / Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / Judea & Samaria

Israelis Safe After Entering Shechem Prior to Yom Kippur

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Israelis had intentionally traveled to the city -- a hotbed of Palestinian Authority terrorists -- to shop in its stores.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Policeman Shot in Terror Attack in Samaria Just Before Yom Kippur Starts

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A 42-year-old police officer was shot in the leg. He was treated at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Stone-Throwing Arab Boy Died of Heart Failure, Not IDF Chase; US Calls on Israel to Investigate

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

An IDF official also said that the boy’s death had nothing to do with the IDF’s activities in the area.

Israel / Business and Economy / Korea

South Korea Ratifies Free Trade Agreement with Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This is the first-ever FTA between Israel and a country in Asia.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Record Number of Jews Visit Temple Mount on Rosh Hashana; Arabs Riot in Eastern Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Muslims attacked policemen on the Temple Mount with fireworks and also barricaded themselves inside the mosque.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

2 Shooting Attacks in Samaria; No Injuries

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Some 60 bullet casings were found near the Har Bracha shooting.

Government / Travel

Transport Minister Okays Plan to Expand BGI, Haifa Airports

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Michaeli also approved further evaluation of the airports in Nevatim and Ziklag.

IDF & Security

Israeli Navy Successfully Tests Advanced Gabriel 5 Anti-Ship Missile

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Gabriel is a family of sea-skimming anti-ship missiles manufactured by the IAI.

Jerusalem

30,000 Notes Sent to Kotel via Internet n Past Year

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The notes are removed periodically to ensure the integrity of the wall.

Elections / Settlements

First Ever Elections for Hebron Jewish Community Leadership Being Held

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

2 candidates for the head of the administration and 3 lists for the plenum are competing in the elections.

Holocaust / Eastern Europe

Israel Recognizes 6 Slovaks as ‘Righteous Among the Nations’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Israeli Embassy there held a ceremony honoring Slovakian Righteous Among the Nations. It awarded six coins and certificates to six families who risked their lives saving persecuted Jews during the Holocaust.

Headline / IDF & Security / Syria

Declassified: IDF Israel Knew About Syrian Nuclear Reactor 5 Years Before Blowing it Up

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

On September 6, 2007, the Syrian nuclear reactor in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, was attacked and destroyed by warplanes of the Israeli Air Force.

Israel / Travel / Holidays & Observances

Israel Bans Visitors from Bringing Their Own Lulavs for Sukkot

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

If visitors to Israel do bring their own, they will be taken away, and new ones will be provided that were grown in Israel, free of charge.

Headline / Government / Bedouin / Judea & Samaria

After 13 Years of Deliberations, Govt. Applies to High Court for Extension in Khan al Ahmar Case Until After Elections

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

No matter who has been in power, the government always backs down from its obligation to evacuate and relocate the illegal Arab outpost.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Israel’s Chief Rabbis Implement the Prozbul Ahead of Rosh Hashana

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Prozbul is a halachic regulation designed to allow the collection of loans that were made during the Sabbatical year.

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