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Featured / Israel / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Germany / European Union

‎€10 Million to Israeli-German Development of Drugs Against Lethal Fungal Infections

By Jewish Press News Desk

Invasive fungal infections of the internal organs or bloodstream can have a high level of mortality (up to 50%), are often difficult to treat, and cause at least 1.6 million deaths per year.

Israel / Global / Iran / News Briefs / The Environment / Gulf States / UAE / Ben-Gurion University

Israeli Conference on Contending with Desertification Attended by UAE, Iran

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Nearly 2,000 people are participating in Ben-Gurion University’s 2020 Drylands, Deserts & Desertification Conference (DDD) which began on Monday.

Europe / The Knesset / Assimilation

Knesset Contends with Alarming Rate of Assimilation Among Jews in Europe

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The percentage of assimilation among Polish Jews is 70%, in Hungary, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden it is 50% and in France 31%.

In Print / In Memoriam / UK

Rabbi Sacks Passes On – My Memories

By Doreen Wachmann

There were times when I was carrying out these duties while laden with personal problems that I was able to approach him and ask for a beracha. They always worked.

News Briefs / Europe / United Nations (UN)

Dutch Senate Calls on Government to Take Active Pro-Israel Role at UN

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israeli Ambassador to The Hague Naor Gilon welcomed the decision of the Dutch Senate.

Gaza / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA Says it has Run out of Funds, Cannot Pay Employees

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Trump administration cut all U.S. funding to UNRWA in September 2018 due to criticism that the agency enables the Palestinian refugee issue and teaches anti-Israel material in its student textbooks.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Gilad Erdan Slams UN’s ‘Sabotaging Any Changes of Future Peace’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Instead of persuading the Palestinians to choose the path of negotiations and peace, these resolutions only encourage them to harden their positions,” says Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Gilad Erdan.

Terrorism / Europe / ISIS

Vienna Terror Suspect was Jailed in 2019 for Trying to Join ISIS

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz could not rule out anti-Semitism as a possible motive.

Featured / Global / Religion / Judaism

New Project Brings Shabbat Home in 1,600 Cities Worldwide November 6-7

By Jewish Press News Desk

In a world reeling from a pandemic and a divisive U.S. election, the 7th annual international Shabbat Project offers unity, optimism, and a much-needed break from the 24-hour news cycle.

Turkey / Europe / Holocaust

Israel Slams Erdogan’s ‘Disgusting Comparison’ of Muslims in Europe to Jews in Holocaust

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Erdogan focused much of his anger on France and French President Emmanuel Macron. The two are already in conflict over French policy against the separatism of Muslim communities across the country.

Israel / Syria / Iran / Russia

Israeli FM to Russia: We Will Not Allow Iran to Military Entrench in Syria Near Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Russia has a presence in Syria and has significant sway on the development in the country. The IDF and the Russian army maintain a line of communications through which they coordinate their actions to prevent a clash between the two militaries.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Africa

Israel Sends $5 Million Worth of Wheat to Sudan

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

An Israeli delegation will meet in Sudan with a Sudanese team in the coming weeks to discuss cooperation in many fields including migration and the possible return of tens of thousands of illegal Sundanese migrants in Israel to their country.

Terrorism / Global

Guatemala, Estonia Outlaw Hezbollah Entirely

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Guatemala’s announcement came just a day after Estonia decided to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and to bar the group’s members from entering the country.

Headline / US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Africa

WATCH: President Trump, PM Netanyahu and PM Hamdok Talk Israel-Sudan Peace (+ Transcript)

By Jewish Press News Desk

The full transcript and video of the discussion between Trump, PM Netanyahu and Hamdok on the Israel-Sudan peace deal.

Jewish / Europe

Study: Jewish Population in Europe Shrinking, Lowest Share of Population in 900 Years

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Jews in Europe had constituted 83% of world Jewry in 1900 but currently account for merely 9% of the total number of Jews worldwide, according to the study.

UK / Palestinian Authority

PA Arab Files Lawsuit Against British Government Over 103-Year-Old Balfour Declaration

By Aryeh Savir & Baruch Yedid / Tazpit News Agency

“His Majesty’s government views with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.”

Diaspora / Kosher Food News / Poland

Polish Senate Votes to Delay Bill that Would Ban Exports of Kosher Meat

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Still, Rabbi Menachem Margolin of the European Jewish Association said “the battle isn’t over. It has merely been postponed. If you kick a can down a road, you will eventually run out of road.”

United Nations (UN)

What Human Rights? Israel Slams UN for Electing China, Russia, Pakistan, Cuba to UNHRC

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“With China, Russia, Cuba and Venezuela as members, the Council makes a mockery of its intended purpose and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft stated.

Terrorism / Global / The Courts / Antisemitism

Pakistani Supreme Court Rules Daniel Pearl’s Murderer to Stay in Prison

By Jackson Richman / JNS

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations lauded the decision, saying “this killer should be behind bars for the rest of his days; anything less would be a painful insult to the Pearl family.”

United Nations (UN) / Gulf States / UAE

UAE Announces Candidacy for Seat on UN Security Council

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Gulf nation will work to ensure that its agreement with Israel “opens new intellectual horizons in the region,” says UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

UK / Antisemitism

UK: Car Vandalized with Swastika on Yom Kippur

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Neighbors reported on Monday the large bright yellow swastika on the hood of a car. The windshield was covered in paint as well. The police were notified.

IDF & Security / Europe / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Czechs to Buy Rafael Air Defense System

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Czech decision Followed an international tender process which lasted several years.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Europe / Business and Economy

Israel and Italy Seal Reciprocal Procurement Agreement

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Israel Ministry of Defense will purchase 5 advanced training helicopters from Italy, increasing the Air Force’s training fleet to 12. The Italian Ministry of Defense will purchase Rafael spike missiles and Elbit Systems simulators in exchange.

US / United Nations (UN)

Watch: In Pre-Recorded UN Speech, Trump Touts Mideast Regional Accomplishments

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The president reiterated that the recent normalization and economic deals represent “the dawn of the new Middle East.”

US / Iran / China

Pompeo Threatens China, Russia with Sanctions if They Sell Arms to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Having Chinese tanks, or Chinese air-defense systems or defensive missile systems in Iran in the first instance threatens the people of Iran, in the second instance, threatens the people of the Middle East, and the next people who come under threat are the people who live in Europe,” said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Terrorism / Europe

Bulgarian Court Hands Down Two Life Sentences for 2012 Burgas Bombing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The verdict did not mention Hezbollah, but the prosecutor’s office showed evidence the two defendants, who were tried in absentia, “had links to the radical wing of the Shi’ite group.”

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Central America

Honduras Will Open its Embassy in Jerusalem by End of 2020

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Honduras will relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by the end of 2020, President Juan Orlando Hernandez announced, joining the US and Guatemala in Israel’s capital.

The Courts / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Jerusalem Court Rules Malka Leifer Will be Extradited to Australia

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A psychiatric panel in January decided that the alleged sex offender, who escaped to Israel from Australia, is mentally fit to stand trial and has been feigning mental illness.

US / Poland / Holocaust

Senators Rosen & Lankford Push Poland on Anti-Semitism, Holocaust Restitution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Poland is the only European Union member-state that has not adopted a national comprehensive private-property restitution law.

US / Iran / Lebanon / France / Hezbollah

Pompeo to France: Hezbollah’s Weapons will Torpedo Attempts to Intervene in Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“You can’t allow Iran to have more money, power and arms, and at the same time try to disconnect Hezbollah from the disasters it provoked in Lebanon,” says the U.S. secretary of state.

Antisemitism / Europe / Diaspora

71% of Jews in Europe have Experienced Anti-Semitic Attack – EU Survey

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The survey was presented on Tuesday to the Knesset’s Subcommittee on Israel-Diaspora Relations.

In Print / UK

Shofar Blowings To Accommodate New Covid-19 Guidelines

By Doreen Wachmann

local Jewish Bury Councillor Jane Black said: “Pikuach nefesh, the protection of life, is the highest principle in Judaism and we, as a community, must take responsibility and protect ourselves and others from Covid-19.”

Israel / Middle East / Levant / Europe / Chessed and Tzedaka

Israeli NGO Mourns Destruction of Refugee Camp it Helped Build in Greece

By Israel 21C

For five years, IsraAID has been helping tens of thousands of Syrian, Iraqi and Afghani refugees in Lesbos. Last week, it burned down, leaving 12,000 people homeless.

Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA USA Communications Director to Address pro-BDS Conference

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Organizers say it is an “in-depth course on legislative advocacy” in training activists to lobby Congress on BDS and other anti-Israel issues.

Antisemitism / Europe / Diaspora

Danish Jews Threatened by Circumcision Ban, Community Leader Warns

By Israel Hayom

"Denmark saved Jewish life during the Holocaust, and now it may end Jewish life in the kingdom," says Danish Jewish community president Henri Goldstein.

Featured / Jerusalem / On Campus / Education / Germany / Holocaust

German Fund Gives $13 Million of Nazi War Profits to Hebrew U to Research Protection of Minorities

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Alfred Landecker Foundation was established by the Reimann family in June 2019 to atone for their father and grandfather's war crimes.

Jewish / Ukraine

For First Time in Ukraine Parliament’s History, Rabbi Awarded Medal of Honor

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This is the first time in the country’s history that a Jewish religious leader has been honored with the highest award of the Ukrainian Parliament.

Israel / Science and Tech / Coronavirus / European Union

EU Grants 9 Israeli Groups $5.3 Million to Tackle Coronavirus Outbreak

By Jewish Press News Desk

The program enables Israeli participants to compete for extensive grants which support long-term R&D and test applications of proposed solutions in a variety of fields together with potential customers.

US / Global / News Briefs

US Announces Partial Lifting of 33-Year-Old Arms Embargo on Cyprus

By Jackson Richman / JNS

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin called the move “long overdue,” insisting that “Cyprus is a new hot spot. Cyprus is our ally. Those threatening Cyprus are not.”

US / Politics / On Campus / Education / Russia

Russian Scientists Predicted Increased Unrest in the United States Back in 2010

By Jewish Press News Desk

It turned out that in full accordance with the forecasts for 2010-2012 in the United States over the past 10 years, the number of anti-government demonstrations and street riots has increased significantly.

Europe / On Campus / Education

Bar-Ilan U. Joins Prestigious Network of French-Speaking Higher-Education Institutions

By Jewish Press News Desk

AUF is one of the largest associations of higher education and research institutions in the world.

Israel / Iran / Germany

Israel to Germany: Restore Arms Embargo on Iran

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Ashkenazi called on Germany to “join and support the joint global effort against the Iranian threat and the restoration of the arms embargo on Iran.”

News Briefs / Turkey / Germany

Germany Tries to Calm Rising Greece-Turkey Tensions in Eastern Mediterranean

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Athens and Ankara are holding naval exercises in the area amid an ongoing dispute over energy resources.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Russia / China

Pompeo Warns: US will Block Russia, China from Violating Iran Sanctions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The warning by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo came one day after the United States initiated the mechanism for the U.N. Security Council to snapback sanctions on Iran.

Israel / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

Israel Demands Action after Hezbollah Operative Tied to Hariri Assassination

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel says Hezbollah was involved in the assassination and tampered with the investigation.

Featured / Israel / US / Business and Economy / China

US, Israel Close to Signing Deal on Excluding China in 5G Networks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are in direct discussions with representatives of the American government about our shared interests, including communications infrastructure,” said Israeli Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel.

Israel / Global / Travel / Coronavirus

(Partially) Open Skies: Israel to Accept Foreign Tourists in September

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel partially reopened its skies this week, with visitors from “green countries” exempt from quarantine upon arrival.

Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

Rami Levy Sues UN for Defamation Over Publishing of Black List

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The UN blacklist only includes Jewish, and not Arab-owned, Israeli companies- clear discrimination and a violation of the UN charter.

US / Iran / United Nations (UN)

Trump Vows ‘Snapback’ Sanctions after Iran Arms Embargo Extension Voted Down

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We’ll be doing a snapback. You’ll be watching it next week,” says the U.S. president.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Europe / Coronavirus

Israel Reopens its Skies, with Caveats

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israelis can fly to Greece, Bulgaria and Croatia, but must be tested for COVID-19 before flying and remain in quarantine upon arrival until receiving the results.

US / Iran / South America

US Confiscates Four Iranian Oil Tankers, Cargo on Way to Venezuela

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The administration hopes the seizures will deter shipping companies from dealing with Iran and Venezuela.

Israel / Travel / Europe / Coronavirus

Greece, Israel Sign Tourism Deal to Allow 600 Israelis to Visit Per Week

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israelis will reportedly be limited to four locations and will have to remain in quarantine until receiving the results of a pre-flight COVID-19 test.

IDF & Security / US / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

US Backs Israel’s Demand for Changes at UNIFIL Before Renewal of Mandate

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The status quo in Lebanon is unacceptable,” says U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft. “Now is the time to ... enable the [peacekeeping] mission to fully achieve what it was set out to accomplish.”

Global / Aliyah / Geulah

‘Here, I Feel Truly at Home’: Special Flight from Mexico Brings 200 Immigrants, Volunteers to Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

From the beginning of 2020 through July, The Jewish Agency has facilitated the Aliyah of 2,269 Olim from Latin America.

Israel / Turkey / International Conflicts

Israel Following Turkey’s Actions in Cyprus’ Waters Closely, Supports Greece

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Greece, Israel, and Cyprus have established an alliance to counter Turkey. Greece and Cyprus are historic adversaries of Turkey.

Israel / Antisemitism / Europe / Lebanon

Ex-Swedish Premier Faces Backlash for Negative Comments on Israeli Aid to Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The American Jewish Committee called on former Prime Minister Carl Bildt to apologize.

Politics / UK / Antisemitism

Lord Pickles Joins Combat Anti-Semitism Movement

By Jewish Press News Desk

Pickles has long been one of the strongest, most prominent public voices against anti-Semitism in the UK.

Israel / India / Coronavirus

Israeli Team in India Successfully Completes Phase in Quest for Rapid Diagnosis Solution for COVID-19

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The four tech systems being tested are the Corona voice test, breathalyzer test based on terahertz waves, isothermal test, and polyamine acids test.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

UN Tractor Caught Dumping Waste at Illegal Dumpsite

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The UN vehicle was polluting near the Israeli community of Na’ale in the Benyamin region.

Global / Antisemitism / Diaspora / Coronavirus

ADL VP: Jews Around the World Fear Coronavirus Scapegoating

By Jewish Press News Desk

Anti-Defamation League’s Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian also addressed “complexities” of Jewish community’s approach to Black Lives Matter.

Europe / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / PFLP

EXPOSED: Network of Jerusalem Cultural Orgs Run by PFLP Operatives is Funded by Europeans

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PFLP is not the largest of the terror organizations, but it has been more active in Jerusalem than Hamas and Fatah.

UK / China

British Jews Board of Deputies Compares China to Nazi Germany over Treatment of Uyghurs

By Aaron Bandler / Jewish Journal

“The world will neither forgive nor forget a genocide against the Uyghur people,” says Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl.

Palestinian Authority / China

Report: Chinese President Supports the Palestinians’ ‘Just Demands’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinian Authority supports China's takeover of Hong Kong.

Europe / Sovereignty

Hungarian Foreign Minister in Israel Talks Iran, the US Peace Plan and Anti-Israel EU Steps

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. administration’s peace plan can serve as a basis for a process leading to peace and security, says Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Antisemitism / Diaspora / Germany

Local German Jewish Leaders Warn Anti-Semitism Growing, Urge Emigration

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Nine months after the Yom Kippur attack on the small Jewish community in Halle, Germany, local leaders say anti-Semitism is only getting worse.

Terrorism / Israel / Europe

Holland Admits it Paid 2 Terrorists Responsible for Murder of Israeli Teen

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Until their arrest by Israel at the end of 2019, the two terrorists worked for the Dutch-funded NGO Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC).

Israel / Europe / Business and Economy

Israel Approves EastMed Pipeline Deal to Transport Natural Gas to Europe

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The agreement, reached with Cyprus, Greece and Italy, reportedly will see the 1,200-mile pipeline built by 2025.

Featured / Government / The Knesset / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

Israel Fights UN Discrimination with Green Initiative

By Ariel Kahana

The plan calls for giving budgetary support to companies that engage in sustainability and other environmentally friendly activities.

Iran / Germany

Report: German Intelligence Captured Iran Quds’ Force Spy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Russia, China, Iran and Turkey are “key players in espionage and influence directed against Germany,” according to a report.

Europe / Diaspora

Hispanic Jewish Foundation to Explore Sephardi Legacy with Spanish Autonomous Region of Murcia

By Jewish Press News Desk

President of Murcia said at the only surviving synagogue from pre-Expulsion Spain: “A Jewish soul still beats deep in our hearts, a hope of freedom for today, looking towards the East.”

Israel / Global / The Courts / Business and Economy

Court Rejects Amnesty Petition to Revoke Export License of Israeli Spyware Firm

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Amnesty International claimed that NSO Group—whose technology enables the surveillance of smartphones—helped the Moroccan government spy on a human-rights activist critical of Rabat.

Israel / United Nations (UN)

Israel Joins UN’s Food and Agriculture Org

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel has unique knowledge and experience in the field of food and agriculture and is happy to share it with other countries and organizations.

Antisemitism / Canada

Canadian Restaurant Posting ‘Zionists Not Welcome’ Slapped with Anti-Semitism Complaint

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Foodbenders, a Toronto health food restaurant, has lost business and is now facing legal action after using the hashtag “#zionistsnotwelcome” in social media posts.

Jerusalem / Canada

Canadian Lawmaker Running for Prime Minister Would Move Embassy to Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Canadian lawmaker Erin O’Toole, a member of Canada’s Conservative Party, also said he would expand relations with Israel.

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