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Terrorism / Government / News Briefs

Israeli Cabinet Decisions in Response to Weekend Terror Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

In response to the Neve Yaakov terror attack on Friday, in which 7 people were murdered outside a synagogue, including a 14-year-old boy, the Israeli cabinet made a number of decisions on Saturday night that will be implemented in response.

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.

Iran / News Briefs / Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Security Chief Killed in Attack on Embassy in Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

In the video you can see one of the guards attacking and struggling with the gunman.

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.

Government / News Briefs / Jordan

Netanyahu Flies to Jordan, Meets Abdullah

By Jewish Press Staff

The two leaders praised the long-standing friendship and partnership between Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom.

US / News Briefs

Jeff Zients to be Next White House Chief of Staff

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Former business executive to take up post after Biden's State of the Union address.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Built 20-Plus Military Posts Along Border with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Under U.N. Resolution 1701, the Iranian-backed terrorist group is forbidden from operating near the frontier.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / France

Israeli Police Arrest Man Posing as French Official to Defraud Diplomats

By Pesach Benson / TPS

While searching the suspect’s house, police found fraudulent royal seals.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Government Cuts Gas Prices

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Starting on Sunday, there is a reduction in the price of a liter of gasoline by 10 Agorot.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Arab-Israeli Terrorist Freed After 40 Years in Prison

By Pesach Benson / TPS

He was given a life sentence, but in 2012, then-President Shimon Peres commuted their sentences to 40 years.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Suspect Indicted for ‘Active Role’ in 2021 Beating of Jewish Man in Akko

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Asi Mahmoud Salah Hourani, 50, is the eighth person to be prosecuted in connection with the May 2021 mob attack on Mor Ganashvili.

US / Elections / News Briefs

Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro Sworn in as Pennsylvania Governor

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Shapiro took the oath of office on a stack of three Hebrew Bibles.

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.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Europe / PFLP

Israel Deports Italian Citizen Linked to PFLP Terror Group

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Italian tourist entered Israel on a tourist visa in May and was found during a raid on a PFLP terrorist group.

News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

2022 Immigration Leads to Decline in Israel’s Jewish Majority

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Jewish majority has shrunk by 10% over the last 30 years, Central Bureau of Statistics data shows.

Israel / Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Poll: Israelis Remain Proud of Identity, Youth Identify More as Right-Wing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The poll noted a “significant overlap” between religious identity and political attitudes.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

SJP Calls for Boycott of University of Chicago Course Taught by Retired Israeli General

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The anti-Israel group accused the course of being “nothing less than the incursion of Israel’s military complex onto the university’s campus.”

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.

Elections / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Florida

Re-elected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Sends a Message to the Kotel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Schneur Oirechman, Chabad emissary in Tallahassee, Fla., read the note, which he then placed in the Western Wall as is customary.

Iran / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Unveils Mural of Solidarity With Iranian Women

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The mural, by Israeli artist Ana Kogan, was spearheaded by Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and Hooman Khalili, an Iranian-American Christian media personality.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / United Nations (UN)

Israel’s UN Envoy Mocks Meeting over Ben-Gvir’s ‘Uneventful’ Temple Mount Visit

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Ambassador Gilad Erdan noted that Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir entered through the only non-Muslim entrance to the Temple Mount, at one of the limited designated times for Jewish admittance and made no attempt to pray.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

Galant Stresses Iran Threat in First Call with US Counterpart Lloyd Austin

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Newly minted Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant also emphasizes “the unique and unshakeable bond between Israel and the United States.”

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Israel Trained Cows to Spy on Arab Village, says Palestinian Authority News Site

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“On the neck of each cow, they hang a medallion with an eavesdropping and recording device on it, and sometimes cameras, in order to monitor every detail” a village elder told the publication.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs

Israeli Defense Establishment Requests 10-Billion Shekel Budget Increase

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The request, reportedly for this year and the next, is part of an effort to boost Iran strike preparations, as well as to compensate for inflation.

Israel / News Briefs / Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Appoints its First Ambassador to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Congratulations and good luck to the first Azerbaijani ambassador to Israel!” tweeted George Deek, Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset

Netanyahu Launches 37th Israeli Government, Promises to Stop Iran and Build Bullet Train

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the maiden speech of Israel’s new government, the sixth over which he has presided.

Iran / News Briefs

Elon Musk: 100 Starlinks Active in Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Activists have smuggled the Starlink receivers into the country to circumvent regime limits on communication.

News Briefs

Livefeed from Rabbi Chaim Drukman's Funeral

By Jewish Press News Desk

Live video feed from the funeral of Rav Chaim Drukman.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Visits to Joseph’s Tomb an Increasingly Perilous Journey

By Josh Hasten

Every visit to the Jewish holy site in Shechem (Nablus) since March has been attacked by terrorists.

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Saudi Arabia / Sovereignty

Netanyahu Offers to Suspend Sovereignty Plans in Exchange for Peace with Saudi Arabia - Report

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If we have peace with Saudi Arabia, we are effectively going to bring an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict," Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israeli Circassian Village Makes UN’s List of Best Tourist Villages

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Kfar Kama, with a population of around 3,300, is located in the Lower Galilee region, between the Sea of Galilee and Nazareth.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Nazi SS Symbol Carved into Bevery Hills Menorah, Suspect Arrested

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook said, “A despicable act such as this will never be tolerated in our City.”

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Mass Murderer, Fatah Terrorist Who Founded Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Dies of Cancer in Israeli Custody, Riots Expected

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In 1990, Israel convicted Hmeid of killing five Arabs accused of collaborating with Israel, but he was released after the 1993 signing of the Oslo accords.

News Briefs / The Knesset

New Knesset Passes Its First Law

By Pesach Benson / TPS

"A stupid law enacted for political reasons was overturned by an unnecessary law enacted for paranoid reasons."

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Antisemitic Assailant Shouts ‘Kanye 2024,’ Knocks Down Man in Manhattan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The attacker shouted “numerous” antisemitic comments at his victim, including referencing West, before fleeing on a bicycle pulling a trailer with the sign “Hungry Disabled.”

News Briefs / Abu Ali Express

Reports of Attack Near Syria-Iraq Border

By Abu Ali Express

Some of the reports attribute the attack to the US-led coalition.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

US Senate Confirms Ambassadorial Pick Despite Antisemitic Comments

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Elizabeth Frawley Bagley’s nomination was long stalled due to remarks about Jewish influence.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

IDF Chief Hints Israel Hit Iranian Arms Convoy on Syria-Iraq Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The air strike, near Abu Kamal in eastern Syria, reportedly targeted weapons being smuggled in from Iraq.

Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

'All Bets Are Off' If Iran Goes Nuclear, Says Saudi Foreign Minister

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Iran’s Gulf Arab neighbors will “ensure their own security” in the event Tehran obtains nuclear weapons, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Sunday.

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.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Sports

Nike Drops Kryie Irving Following Antisemitism Scandal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision comes one month after the sporting apparel giant suspended its agreement with the NBA player and announced the latest version of his sneakers, the Kyrie 8, would not be released.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Lockheed Martin, Rafael to Collaborate on Laser Defense

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The work will be done within the framework of Israel’s Iron Beam project.

Politics / Government / Elections / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

UTJ Head Gafni: ‘Whoever has a Problem with the People’s Elected Government – Go to Live in France’

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Gafni has little patience for those who are implying that the religious parties planning on usurping Israeli democracy.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Global Index: Tel Aviv Drops from First to Third Most Expensive City, New York is Number One

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

New York City and Singapore shared the top spot, with Hong Kong and Los Angeles tying for fourth place in the 2022 Worldwide Cost of Living Index.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA 'Strongly Protested' Tunnel Discovered Under Gaza School

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“A man-made cavity underneath the grounds of an UNRWA school in Gaza” was discovered.

News Briefs / Japan / China

Since China’s Crackdown on Tech, Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Lives in Tokyo, Visits Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ma has virtually vanished from public view since he publicly chastised Chinese regulators two years ago.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran Condemns Four to Death for Cooperating with the ‘Zionist Regime’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iranian police together with the Basij security forces have killed more than 400 Iranians and arrested thousands of others, according to rights groups.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Netanyahu Denounces Trump's Meeting with Kanye West, Nick Fuentes

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision to dine with Ye was “wrong and misplaced,” Israel's prime minister-designate says.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

NYPD Capture Man with 'Machete' Looking for a Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The man approached a number of yeshiva students asking them where the nearest synagogue is.

Government / News Briefs / Eastern Europe

Herzog Meets Latvian Counterpart, Hails Three Decades of Bilateral Ties

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Israel places great importance on continuing to enhance and deepen our bilateral relations with Latvia as well as all three Baltic states,” says the Israeli president.

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

Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra to Make First Performance in UAE

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IPO will perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 (in A major).

Israel / Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs / Science and Tech

200 Haredi Women to Take Part in Development of IDF Drone

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Hermes 900, made by Elbit, can be used for intelligence-gathering and airstrikes

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Olmert Ordered to Pay Netanyahu NIS 62,500 for Defamation

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The judge said Olmert failed to bring enough evidence to support his statement and that the phrasing sounded too professional, even though Olmert has no expertise in metal wellness.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

CNN Producer Fired for Antisemitic Remarks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

CNN cuts ties with “TeamHitler” producer after Honest Reporting exposed him.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

‘Naval Iron Dome’ Successfully Tested in Final Stage Before Becoming Operational

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The operationalization of the C-Dome system is a significant milestone for the State of Israel's naval defense capabilities," Defense Minister Benny Gantz said.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran TV Morning Show Quiz: How Long Would a Missile Take to Reach Tel Aviv?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Viewers of Iran's Channel 5 morning show were quizzed how long a Sejjil ballistic missile would take to travel from Tehran to Tel Aviv.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Inflation in Israel Passes 5%

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The economy's growth slowed in the third quarter but high inflation is still expected to prompt a significant central bank rate hike next week.

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.

Elections / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Leaders of Jordan and Sudan Congratulate Netanyahu on Election Victory

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

King Abdullah speaks with the Israeli PM-designate by phone, while Sudanese military ruler Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan sends a letter.

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

Israeli Official Meets Omani FM in Drive to Normalize Ties

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Opening Oman's skies to Israeli flights would let airlines take full advantage of Riyadh's opening of its own airspace to Israeli flights.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Israel Protecting Water Sources after Detecting Cholera

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli Health Ministry said that the bacteria likely originated in Syria, where there is currently a cholera outbreak.

Iran / News Briefs

IAEA: Iran Increases Highly Enriched Uranium Stockpile

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Separately, two IAF F-35s escorted two U.S. B-52 bombers on a flight.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon

IDF Lets Lebanese Farmers Harvest Olives on Israeli Side of Border on Humanitarian Grounds

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hezbollah's terrorist army has caused severe direct economic damage to the people of Lebanon, an army official said.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / United Nations (UN)

Palestinian Authority to End Push for International Court Ruling on ‘Occupation’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA wants Israel to end to Operation Breaking the Wave which has been destroying the terrorist infrastructure in Shechem.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Failed Knesset Bid Proves Costly For Hadar Muchtar — And Her Parents

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Muchtar’s mentioning of her parent's apartment brought it to the attention of the tax authorities.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel Receives Largest-Ever Shipment of Tesla Cars

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Large-scale deliveries are intended to beat the January increase in the purchase tax on electric vehicles from 10% to 20%.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

2 Terror Victims Return Home from Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

The wounded victims from the Shuafat and Kiryat Arba terror attacks have been sent home.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / The Environment / Jordan / Gulf States / UAE

Israel, Jordan and UAE Sign Solar to Water Energy-Sharing Agreement

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel will provide Jordan with desalinated water in exchange for solar electricity produced in Jordan in a plant built by the UAE.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Stabbing Victim Succumbs to Injuries

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Shalom Sofer, who owned a market in Kedumim, was stabbed on Oct. 25 while leaving a market in al-Funduq,

The Courts / News Briefs

Netanyahu Trial Resumes, First Proceedings Since Election

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The court is scheduled to hear testimony from Herzliya restauranteur Yaakov Gershoni and chef Limor Dikovsky-Meroz, who worked for Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan.

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.

UK / News Briefs / Jerusalem

British PM Abandons Plan to Move Embassy to Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.K. church leaders, European FMs and some Conservative MPs representing heavily Muslim districts all opposed the idea.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

ALERT: FBI Warns of Credible Threats to NJ Synagogues

By Jewish Press News Desk

All the synagogues in New Jersey received priority notifications from the FBI.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Arts and Entertainment

Adidas Chose to ‘Obliterate’ $2 Billion in Annual Revenue to Cut Ties with Ye, Report Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Bloomberg report follows a Forbes story that Ye’s net worth dropped from $2 billion to $400 million after Adidas ended the “Yeezy” brand partnership over the rapper's anti-Semitic comments.

Israel / Elections / News Briefs / Chabad

Meretz Activists Don Tefillin

By Jewish Press News Desk

The unexpected gesture was in response to the desecration of Tefillin earlier in the day.

News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Sports

In First, Israeli Athlete Competes in Saudi Arabia

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Shachar Sagiv’s inclusion in the NEOM leg of the Super League Triathlon was “a very significant breakthrough,” says the head of Israel’s Olympic Committee.

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