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Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / United Nations (UN)

Jerusalem: ‘No UN Chief Has Done More to Secure the Survival of a Terrorist Organization’

By David Isaac

"This war will end when it is safe for the children of Be'eri and Nir Oz to sleep in their beds again," the Prime Minister's Office said.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / South America

Ecuador Discusses Sending Thousands of Agricultural Workers to Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Since the war, most foreign workers have returned to their home countries, while Palestinian Authority workers are not allowed to enter Israel for security reasons.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Africa

Senior ANC Official Meets with Hamas, PLO/Fatah Delegation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They called for the release of all "Palestinian" "political" prisoners and cessation of occupation.

Antisemitism / Religion / Canada

Canadian City Reverses Menorah Ban

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The decision was wrong and reeks of discrimination,” the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies stated of the initial ban.

Headline / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / The Courts / United Nations (UN)

ICC Prosecutor: Hamas’s Oct. 7 Crimes ‘Shock the Conscience of Humanity’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The ICC Chief Prosecutor called for the “immediate and unconditional” release of the estimated 137 hostages who remain captives of Hamas.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / United Nations (UN)

Discovery of Rockets Hidden in UNRWA Relief Supplies Raises Questions, Again

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF has discovered rockets being stored in UNRWA schools and clinics during past conflicts as well.

Terrorism / Israel / Yemen / Houthis / US / News Briefs / China

US: Chinese Navy Ignored Distress Calls of Hijacked Israeli Ship

By Charles Bybelezer

The 22-member crew of the Central Park was uninjured, according to CENTCOM.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / United Nations (UN)

UN Delays Humanitarian Zone to Avoid Pro-Israel Optics

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to Israeli estimates, about 900,000 Gazans have moved from the north of the Gaza Strip to the south.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN)

Israel Denying Visas to UN Officials as Furor Over Guterres’ Remarks Escalates

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Due to his remarks we will refuse to issue visas to UN representatives,” Gilad Erdan confirmed to Army Radio.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / United Nations (UN)

Israel's UN Ambassador 'Shocked' by Secy-Gen's 'Understanding for Terror, Murder'

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Guterres: “It is important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum. The Palestinian people have been subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation."

Global / Jerusalem

Fiji to Open Embassy in Jerusalem in Early 2024

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The announcement comes as hundreds of pilgrims from Fiji are in Israel to take part in the annual Feast of Tabernacles celebrations organized by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.

Israel / Business and Economy / Germany

Israel Inks Largest Defense Deal in its History

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The German Air Force is to take delivery of Israel's Arrow 3 missile-defense system by the fourth quarter of 2025.

Israel / US / Politics / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Returns Home after Successful US/UN Trip

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu met with some 20 leaders from five different continents during the 6-day visit.

Headline / Government / Saudi Arabia / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Directs Nuclear Experts to Find Saudis a Path to Enrich Uranium

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Israeli officials are "quietly working" with the White House to develop a "US-run, uranium-enrichment operation" in the kingdom.

News Briefs / Europe / Business and Economy

Israel to Supply Suicide Drones to Undisclosed European Nation

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Elbit Systems announced it was awarded a $95 million contract to supply its Skystriker “suicide” drone.

Headline / Israel / Middle East / Levant / US / Business and Economy / India

Washington, Jerusalem Divided on Latter’s Role in New ‘Economic Corridor’

By Menachem Wecker

“Biden’s team holds grudges. It will never appreciate Israel for the ally it is,” said Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute.

UK / News Briefs

Grant Shapps Becomes First Jewish UK Defense Secretary in 30 Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The son of immigrants who fled to Britain from pogroms sees his family history as an integral part of his political approach.

IDF & Security / Government / Iran / News Briefs / NATO

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with NATO Deputy Secretary General

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I’m here to mark a new beginning in a very robust partnership between NATO and the State of Israel,” said Geoană.

Left vs. Right / United Nations (UN)

Israeli Left 33% Likelier to View UN Favorably than in 2022, According to Pew

By Menachem Wecker

In a new survey, the Jewish state was the country most critical of the international body.

Global / Travel

Kazakhstan Launches Direct Flights to Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, launched direct flights between Tel Aviv and Almaty on Thursday. “We look forward to much stronger, closer and mutually beneficial cooperation with Israel. Great opportunities open up with the start of direct flights between our countries. We believe that this will have a positive impact on expanding trade turnover, strengthening […]

UK / Government / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS

Chikli on UK Trip: ‘I Did Not Feel Any Boycott'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Leftist activists yelled at the minister as he entered the London offices of the Jewish Agency.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea Opens Jerusalem Embassy

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I was very moved when I heard your (the Papua New Guinea) anthem,” Netanyahu said addressing the delegation from that nation. “I heard the words ‘prayer’ and ‘hope’.

Headline / Israel / India / Cyprus / Greece

India Seeks to Join Israel-Cyprus-Greece Alliance

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The announcement came during a trilateral summit held in Nicosia.

Israel / Business and Economy / Japan

Israel, Japan Explore Possible Free Trade Deal

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Nishimura brought a trade delegation of 80 Japanese company representatives as Tokyo and Jerusalem explore a possible free trade agreement that would expand their $3.3 billion commercial relationship.

History / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Archaeology

More Insanity, UNESCO Prepares to Label Biblical Jericho Sites as ‘Palestinian’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Among the Jewish heritage sites near biblical Jericho are the Hasmonean Winter Palaces, King Herod’s Third Palace, a Byzantine-era synagogue dating back to the 6th or 7th Century CE, ritual baths, and nearby burial caves used by priests of the Second Temple.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / China

Israel to Bring 3,000 Construction Workers from China

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Currently, approximately 28,000 construction workers are employed in Israel.

Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

UNIFIL Mandate Renewal Postponed Following UK, US Objections

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The current proposal limited UNIFIL's freedom of movement in Lebanon.

Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Palestinians Preparing Major Diplomatic Assault on Israel

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to travel to Ramallah after the General Assembly meetings, while International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan is scheduled to visit in October.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea Opening Jerusalem Embassy Next Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

The decision was made back in February of this year, after a phone call between Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Justin Tkatchenko.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Africa

Sierra Leone to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The legation is set to be the seventh in the Israeli capital.

Travel / News Briefs / Germany

Berlin Airport Security Asks Chabad Rabbi to Remove Yarmulke

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Yehuda Teichtal later confirmed with the head of the German police that no such policy was in place.

The Courts / Antisemitism / Europe

Top European Human-Rights Judge Exposed as a Jew-Hater

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“[U]nless Jewish power is named as the cancer, there is not hope for the white race,” wrote Boštjan Zupančič.

United Nations (UN)

At UN Security Council Meeting, DC, Moscow and Paris Take Aim at Israel

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Washington’s ambassador to the United Nations repeated claims that yet-untried Israeli suspects involved in a deadly incident earlier this month were terrorists.

Chessed and Tzedaka / Ukraine

Federations Mission Lands in Ukraine, Spends Night in Bomb Shelter

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The next morning, the delegation visited the places where they have been helping people live and escape, said JNFA head Eric Fingerhut.

Jerusalem / South America

Uruguay to Open Diplomatic Office in Jerusalem

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

The new office will work to promote cooperation in the field of innovation, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

Jerusalem / South America

Paraguay to Return Embassy to Jerusalem

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is to attend the official reopening ceremony in Jerusalem, scheduled to take place by the end of the year.

Travel / Ukraine

Report: Ukraine Weighs Ending Visa-Free Agreement with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ukraine is upset with Israel's alleged "unfriendly actions toward Ukraine and pro-Russian position on the international arena," according to the Kyiv Post.

Jerusalem / South America

Paraguay Poised to Return Embassy to Jerusalem

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

An official announcement is expected after the president-elect is sworn in next week.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Berlin Police Investigating Attack on Israeli Teen as Hate Crime

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor condemned the attack, “Another Israeli is brutally attacked in the German capital. This is unacceptable!”

News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Israel Formalizes Ties With South Pacific Island Country of Niue

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, with the island’s 1,600 residents holding New Zealand citizenship.

Police and Crime / Africa

Ethiopian Special Forces Free Kidnapped Israeli

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem initially believed Adebabayi faked his own abduction.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

At UN Security Council Meeting, Erdan Quashes ‘Right of Return’

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Let me be clear: There is no ‘right of return,’” the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations said. “You all know this.”

Antisemitism / Europe / Interfaith Relations / Religion

Jews and Muslims Unite at Rally to Denounce Desecration of Sacred Texts

By Jewish Press Staff

Attitudes in Europe, and in Sweden and Denmark in particular, have challenged basic respect for the religious beliefs of other and common decency in general.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Central America

Panama's Becomes 42nd Country to Adopt IHRA Antisemitism Definition

By Jewish Press News Desk

A total of 1,192 entities worldwide had adopted or endorsed the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism as of the end of June.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Hezbollah / European Union

EU Parliament Urges Hezbollah be Designated a Terror Group

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Two major legislative bodies have called for Europe to fully repudiate the Iran-backed entity.

France / Islamists

Islamist Media Celebrate Riot-Fueled Vandalism Targeting French Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are going to make you a Shoah” was spray-painted at a Holocaust memorial in a Paris suburb.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / On Campus / Education / European Union

EU Commissioner Commits to Funding Freeze Over PA's Textbook Incitement

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Incitement to hatred and violence and glorification of terror violate E.U. core values,” tweeted Olivér Várhelyi.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Africa

Authorities Believe Israeli Faked Kidnapping in Ethiopia

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

His relative disputed the findings and insisted that Adebabayi remains a captive.

Antisemitism / Europe

Sweden Approves Burning Tanach in Front of Israeli Embassy

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sweden is quickly becoming the book burning capital of the world. Not something to aspire to.

France / Business and Economy / The Environment

Israeli Wireless Electric Road System Chosen for Groundbreaking French Project

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The project will initially focus on charging commercial electric fleets while they are in motion.

News Briefs / Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Netanyahu Didn’t Take Up My Offer to Visit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Ukrainian president also referred to Israel's refusal to supply his country with arms.

Featured / Israel / Politics / Global / Business and Economy / Video of the Day

Land of the Never-Ending Protests: Wolt Couriers Paralyze Dizengoff Circle

By Yarden Yanover

The new contract allegedly states that the courier will not be notified of the specific parameters affecting his pay.

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

US Proposes Israeli Concession for Removal of Illegal Hezbollah Outpost in Israeli Territory

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. has conveyed to Israel a Lebanese demand that Israel halt construction of a security barrier in a village on the border.

US / News Briefs / Ukraine / Russia

Biden's Got a Cluster Bomb-Sized Headache

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Years ago, Biden said that Washington should defund Israel if Jerusalem used cluster bombs, is now sending the same weapons to Kyiv.

Terrorism / UK / Palestinian Authority

UK Won't Reveal if it is Contributing to PA's 'Pay for Slay' Terror Fund

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

We Believe in Israel and B'nai B'rith demanded to know whether U.K. taxpayers are contributing to Ramallah's "pay-for-slay" policy.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / India

Acquisition of HELA Systems Underscores Israeli-Indian Military Partnership

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Based in Hyderabad, HELA manufactures radar and electronic warfare systems, and installs and maintains acquisition and missile guidance radars, among other defense products and services.

History / Germany / Holocaust

Discovered: Ruins of Munich Synagogue Destroyed by the Nazis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Among the items found was a stone tablet containing a portion of the Ten Commandments.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

BBC Anchor: ‘Israeli Forces are Happy to Kill Children’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"This isn't journalism, it's a blood libel," media watchdog HonestReporting said.

IDF & Security / Ukraine

Too Risky to Send Iron Dome to Ukraine, Says Netanyahu

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The PM cited concerns the technology could fall into Iranian hands.

United Nations (UN)

Israel’s Envoy to UN: Building in Judea and Samaria will Continue

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Erdan said, “Judea and Samaria is the heartland of the Jewish people. We are called ‘Jews’ because we are from Judea.”

Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

After Broad Lobbying Effort, UN Leaves Israel Off Child-Killer ‘List of Shame’

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Israeli officials sought to ensure that the annual report, which documents those who kill and main children in armed conflicts, did not falsely accuse the Jewish State.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Russia

US Air Force Commander: Iran-Russia Relationship ‘Certainly a Concern’

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Not only is it a concern to the Pentagon, but it threatens Israel, said Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the top U.S. Air Force commander in the Middle East.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Russia

Russia’s Drone Onslaught Ups Interest in Israeli Defense System

By Yaakov Lappin

Rafael’s Drone Dome system has already been deployed in Dubai, and is also protecting airports, military targets and borders in a number of NATO states, as well as in Asian countries.

United Nations (UN)

Rep. Mark Green: Rejoining UNESCO ‘Undermines’ US-Israel Relationship

By Menachem Wecker

“Any organization that doesn’t treat Israel as a legitimate and contributing nation does not deserve U.S. support or participation,” the Tennessee Republican said.

Headline / Jerusalem / Russia

Russia to Open Embassy Branch in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The deal would safeguard Russia's claims of ownership of prime real estate in Jerusalem.

Israel / United Nations (UN)

First-Ever UN Legal Advisers' Delegation Tours Israel to Witness Challenges and Vibrant Civil Society

By Jewish Press Staff

Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar: "I am convinced that the diplomats who joined this tour will see Israel from a whole different perspective in the future.”

News Briefs / Ukraine

Ukrainian First Lady Headed to Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The visit comes in the backdrop of Israel providing ongoing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine who are suffering under the Russian invasion of their country.

Iran / Antisemitism / South America

Iranian-Controlled Media in Latin America Push Antisemitic Coverage

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Their journalists are guided by the Ayatollahs,” said Colodro. “Their reporting is antisemitic, pro-BDS, and directly anti-Israel."

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / China

Mahmoud Abbas to Make Official Visit to China

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas will be the first Arab "head of state" to visit China this year, according to Beijing.

US / United Nations (UN)

US to Rejoin UNESCO

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Under Donald Trump, Washington quit the agency over its anti-Israel bias, under Biden it returned.

Antisemitism / United Nations (UN)

Amid Stark Disagreement, UN Postpones Antisemitism Meeting

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Some of the proposed plans allow for the anti-Israel aspects of antisemitism.

Israel / Business and Economy / Germany

Germany to Buy Arrow-3 for Almost 4 Billion Euro

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Germans want to have the Israeli anti-ICBM system in place by the end of 2025.

IDF & Security / Anti-Israel NGOs / United Nations (UN)

Flawed UN Report May Lead to a Blacklisting of Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The UN report is based on reports from anti-Israel NGOs, some designated as terror organizations.

Headline / Iran / United Nations (UN)

IAEA Chief: Iran Keeping a ‘Fraction’ of its Commitments

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Grossi expressed disappointment that more progress had not been made in implementing March’s Joint Statement regarding the Non-Proliferation Treaty Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Ukraine / Russia

Antisemitism Dropping in Ukraine, but still Higher Than Russia: ADL Survey

By Menachem Wecker

The data shows a large drop in Jew-hatred in Ukraine, which the ADL suggests may be due to the country’s Jewish president.

IDF & Security / Iran / United Nations (UN)

Israel Criticizes Closure of IAEA Nuclear Probe of Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

The MFA said, "The explanations provided by Iran for the presence of nuclear material at the site are not reliable or technically possible."

Iran / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

IAEA Closes Two Probes into Iran Nuclear Program

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.N. watchdog no longer has questions about highly-enriched uranium particles at Fordow or man-made uranium at Marivan.

Police and Crime / Antisemitism / Germany

Berlin Police Launch Criminal Probe of Roger Waters’ Nazi Fiasco

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The British musician dressed up in a costume resembling an SS uniform and fired a prop machine gun at the audience

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Germany / European Union

EU Envoy: ‘No Such Thing as Area B and C, It’s All Palestine’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The German diplomat spoke during a tour organized by far leftwing Peace Now, Yesh Din and Emek Shaveh NGO.

News Briefs / Europe

Conservative Swedish Party with Extremist Past Seeks a Wary Israel’s Friendship

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Two members of the Swedish Democrats Party were in Israel last week seeking to cement their friendship with the Jewish state.

Palestinian Authority / European Union

EU Officials Squabble Over Conditions for Aid to Palestinian Authority

By Ariel Kahana

The commissioner for neighborhood and enlargement says P.A. schools should support peace and coexistence.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

More than 45 Countries Boycott UN ‘Nakba’ Day

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Palestinian ‘Nakba’ Day pushes an odious narrative that promotes more conflict, not peace,” according to B’nai B’rith International.

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.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / European Union

EU Cancels Europe Day Reception Rather Than Risk Listening to Itamar Ben-Gvir [Updated]

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Poland and Hungary oppose a statement from the E.U. against Ben-Gvir’s participation in the Europe Day event.

Jewish / News Briefs / India

Bnei Menashe Killed, Homes Burnt in Crossfire Between Warring Tribes in India

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bnei Menashe believe they are descendants of the Lost Tribe of Menashe.

Business and Economy / On Campus / Education / China

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma to Become Visiting Professor at Tel Aviv University

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are honored and delighted to welcome Mr. Jack Ma to Tel Aviv University,” says TAU President Ariel Porat

Israel / Business and Economy / China

Israel, China Hold First Direct Talks on Free-Trade Agreement Since 2019

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A source close to the negotiations said that the two sides were “at an advanced stage of tying up loose ends.”

Ukraine

Israel Sends Ukraine Missile Alert System

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Kyiv's ambassador thanks Netanyahu for making it happen.

UK / Jerusalem

King Charles to be Anointed with Oil from Mount of Olives

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“In Judaism, anointing with oil signifies the endowment of Divine power, authority and blessings upon the new king,” writes Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith, Aish.com editor-in-chief.

Israel / US / Ukraine / International Conflicts

US Emptying Out Munition Stockpiles in Israel to Help Ukraine

By Israel Hayom

"These are Israel's reserve stockpiles for times of war," a former cabinet minister says. "The move has had a bigger meaning in light of the threats on Israel in multiple theaters."

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