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Europe / Boycott / BDS / United Nations (UN)

Norway Refuses to Boycott Travel Firm on UN ‘Blacklist’

By Ariel Kahana

The Norwegian government says it has “neither the right nor the duty” to prohibit Egencia, a subsidiary of blacklisted company Expedia, from providing services inside Norway.

Israel / Europe / Business and Economy

Ukraine-Israel Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect in January

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

It is estimated that within the next two to three years, trade between Israel and Ukraine will double to $2 billion.

Europe / Jerusalem

Czech Republic to Open Diplomatic Office in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Tthe opening of the diplomatic is the fulfillment of a promise made by Czech President Milos Zaman about two years ago.

Featured / Jewish / Global / Coronavirus

Global Study Shows Jews Were Affected by Covid-19 Worse than Non-Jews in First Wave

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jewish communities in the UK, Italy, Belgium and Sweden particularly affected during first wave, but no single Jewish pattern worldwide.

Iran / Europe

Europeans Pushed Back on US Sanctions, Helped Iranian Banks Circumvent Them

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Despite the U.S. sanctions imposed in October, Germany’s Bundesbank kept open multibillion-euro deposit accounts for Iranian banks to facilitate trade with the Islamic Republic.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Africa

NYT: Sudan-Israel Deal Could Collapse Unless Congress Passes Immunity Bill

By Israel Hayom

Sudan has made it clear that without legislation that would grant it immunity from legal action over its terrorist past, ties will not be upgraded.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Central America

IDF Dispatches Aid to Honduras in Wake of Hurricanes Eta and Iota

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Israeli delegation will operate in cities in the northwest of the country where much damage was done and will assess the damage and review the transport, housing and water infrastructure damaged by the storms.

Israel / Global / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Hundreds of Business People from 47 Countries to Attend Digital Conference on Doing Business with Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

So far, 1,338 businesspeople from 47 nations have participated in ARISE B2B events, creating an aggregate $53 million in immediate transactions.

Iran / The Knesset / European Union

‘Moral Bankruptcy’: MK Yair Lapid Slams EU’s Condemnation of Assassination of Iranian Scientist

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A senior Israeli official is quoted as saying that Fakhrizadeh was one of Israel’s worst enemies, and without him, Iran would not have achieved what it did in the realm of long-range ballistic missiles.

In Print / UK

Labour Votes To Readmit Corbyn After Suspension

By Doreen Wachmann

The decision to reinstate Corbyn was made at a meeting of five panel members of Labour's National Executive Committee.

Headline / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE / European Union

Israel, EU Discuss Rail Link Between Mediterranean and Gulf States

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Such a link would be “shorter, faster, cheaper and safer” than currently used trade routes, says the Bank of Israel.

Israel / News Briefs / Central America / Weather

Israel Dispatches Aid to Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, in Wake of Hurricane Eta

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Hurricane Eta, a Category 4 hurricane that killed at least 178 people and left hundreds missing, caused severe damage to the countries of the region, to the road infrastructure and agriculture, and left thousands of refugees in its wake.

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.

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