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Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority Introduces New Way for Terrorists, Families to Get Cash

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Those receiving funds will receive cards for withdrawing money from the P.A. postal bank using ATM machines.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Technion Ranked No. 1 in Europe in Field of Artificial Intelligence

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An innovation for its prowess is the Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems research center, which aggregates all AI-related activities.

News Briefs / Coronavirus

Ministry of Health: Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine Drops to 64% in Month

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

However, the benefit of the vaccine in preventing hospitalizations and severe morbidity is estimated at 93%.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Former Arab Member of Knesset Investigated for Incitement to Terrorism

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Yazbak has shared posts on social networks that included content that encouraged and supported terrorists, including those who murdered children.

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

Terrorist Killed during Attack on Israel Community of Aish Kodesh

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

One of the terrorists threw two explosive devices at the IDF forces, who responded by shooting and killing him.

Israel / News Briefs / Europe

Israel Sends Aid to Cyprus to Help Fight Blazes

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Massive fires are raging north of the cities of Limassol and Larnaca and have affected at least six communities in the foothills of the Troodos mountain range.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Exports Expected to Reach Record in 2021

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli exports are expected to reach a record of at least $120 billion in 2021, according to Israel’s Economic Ministry.

News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

Bahrain Officially Appoints the First-Ever Ambassador to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa issued a royal decree appointing Khalid Al Jalahma to head the Gulf country’s diplomatic mission to Israel.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs

Gantz, Liberman Agree to Cancel Plan to Shorten IDF Service

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The IDF has objected to shortening the service as it cannot utilize the fruits of its training for long if the service time for conscripts is reduced.

Government / News Briefs / Egypt

PM Bennett has First Conversation with Egyptian President El-Sisi

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Prime Minister’s Office stated that the two discussed “a broad range of bilateral, regional and international issues.”

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / China

Israel Gives China a Little Taste of its Own Medicine at UN

By Israel Kasnett

“Out of pragmatic considerations, Israel has learned to accept China’s contradictory policy over time,” said Tuvia Gering, an analyst at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. “In other, more private forums, China and Israel can enjoy each other’s company.”

US / News Briefs

American Zionist Movement (AZM) Elects First Woman President, Adds Six New Members

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Deborah S. Isaac of New Rochelle, N.Y., succeeds Richard D. Heideman of Washington, D.C.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Massachusetts Man Convicted of Placing Firebomb Outside Jewish Nursing Home

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

John Rathbun, 37, was convicted of attempting to transport or receive explosive devices with the knowledge or intent to kill, injure or intimidate, or unlawfully damage or destroy property.

Terrorism / US / Iran / News Briefs

US Seizes Dozens of Websites Used by the Iranian Media and Terror Orgs

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Several of the sites are already back online after changing their domains.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs

Hamas Leader in Gaza Demands Immediate Transfer of Qatari Cash

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A delay in receiving money would lead to a security escalation, said Yahya Sinwar during a meeting with the U.N.’s envoy to the Middle East.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

CUNY Jewish Professor Resigns from Union, Concerned About Anti-Semitism Within Ranks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jeffrey Lax says a recent resolution seeks to put an end to American financial support to Israel, which is tantamount to divestment.

Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Arab Municipalities Only Use 60% of Govt 'Equality' Budget

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

There are local authorities that are not taking advantage of the tens of millions of shekels given to them for projects.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli Defense Companies Sign MOU to Develop New Rocket-Propulsion System

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A statement said that the two entities “will expand their existing synergy” for use by the Israeli Defense Ministry, Israel Defense Forces and foreign armed forces.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Diaspora

Third Suspect Arrested for Violent Beating of Jewish Man in New York’s Times Square

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The group allegedly knocked Joseph Borgen to the ground and then punched, kicked, pepper-sprayed and beat him with crutches while making anti-Semitic remarks.

Jewish / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

American Jewish Committee Opens First Office in Arab Country

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Called “AJC Abu Dhabi: The Sidney Lerner Center for Arab-Jewish Understanding,” it will be led by former ambassador Marc Sievers.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / North African States

In First, Moroccan Delegation in Israel to Promote Cooperation with Farmers

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A large delegation from Morocco will arrive in Israel to participate in the Agromashov 2021 agricultural exhibition’ in Jerusalem next week.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Blinken: Iran’s Nuclear ‘Breakout Time’ Could Be Weeks if Violations Continue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“It remains unclear whether Iran is willing and prepared to do what it needs to do come back into compliance,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

News Briefs / The Knesset / The Temple Mount

Watch: Israel Police Prevent MK Itamar Ben-Gvir from Entering Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli police continue to prevent Jewish MKs from going up to the Temple Mount.

Israel / News Briefs / Archaeology

Agencies Catch 5 Bandits in Archaeological Site in Northern Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Khirbet Jahush is located in agricultural land between Kiryat Ata and Highway 70 in northern Israel and was inhabited from the Byzantine period to the Middle Ages.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Fatal Bus Crash in Beitar Illit

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Unfortunately, our efforts were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at the scene."

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab Reporter’s Home, Car Attacked by Gunfire

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The shooters asked neighbors where the journalist lived and opened fire at 1:50 am, according to the report.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

IDF Recommends Upgrading Fortified Windows in Israel’s South After Child Killed by Hamas Rocket

By Israel Hayom

The IDF recommends the rocket proof windows be replaced with thicker ones, due to advances in Gaza rocket technology.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

Mossad Chief: Israel Should Increase Activities against Iran

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jerusalem is fearful of the new agreement that is taking shape between the Biden administration and Iran, which Israel believes will ultimately enable Iran to build nuclear weapons.

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Israeli Supreme Court President Blasts Critics for ‘Undermining’ Rule of Law

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Yariv Levin said, "The judicial system worked overtime today, trying to guide the new legal revolution, which means the final transfer of the legislative powers from the Knesset to the Supreme Court."

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Science and Tech

More than 500 Amazon Employees Demand Company Sever Contracts with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Amazon employs Palestinians in Tel Aviv and Haifa offices and around the world,” said the letter. “Ignoring the suffering faced by Palestinians and their families at home erases our Palestinian co-workers.”

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Swastika Stickers Placed on Alaska Jewish Museum and Anchorage Bar

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The white stickers, which say “We are everywhere” and include the Nazi symbol in the middle, were first discovered at a bar called “Mad Myrna’s,” and later in the day, at the Jewish museum.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs

Qatar Offers Hamas-Ruled Gaza $500 Million to Rebuild

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Gulf state has long supplied Hamas with money and certain goods.

Hamas / UK / News Briefs

Senior Hamas Leader Says on British TV: Israel Has No Right to Exist

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

On whether Hamas would speak to U.S. President Joe Biden, Mahmoud al-Zahar said: “Why not? Mr. Biden, yes, he is supporting Israel, but I think we have a mission as Palestinian people to speak to him frankly.”

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Israel Picks New Mossad Chief

By Jewish Press News Desk

Outgoing Mossad chief Yossi Cohen was awarded the Prime Minister's award for Mossad operations.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Seizes Millions Worth of Equipment and Materials on Way to Hamas

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

More than NIS 1 Million in Hamas gold was also discovered being smuggled to terrorists in Judea and Samaria.

Israel / News Briefs / Coronavirus

Israel is Removing All Corona Restrictions Starting Next Tuesday, June 1st

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced today that he will not extend the restrictions that will expire next Tuesday, June 1st.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Police Arrest 33 Arabs Involved in Riots

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A second Israel-Arab was arrested for the firebomb that burned the Arab child in Yafo.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Hamas Digging Out Dozens of Terrorist Bodies

By Jewish Press News Desk

Apparently Hamas counts victory based on how many of their terrorists have been killed.

Israel / US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Bernie Sanders Initiates Legislation to Block Arms Sales to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Americans need to take a “hard look” at whether such weapons sales fuel the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Jordan / Rockets from Gaza

Aid on Way to Gaza Once Again Shelled by Hamas

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The shipment included a number of trucks with medical equipment destined for the Jordanian hospital in the Gaza Strip.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UN Rebukes Hamas for Bombing its Aid for Gaza

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

It is unclear why Hamas doesn't want humanitarian aid to reach its civilian population.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Jordan

Two Jordanians with Knives Arrested After Crossing into Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The police and Shin Bet arrested dozens of suspects on Sunday that are believed to be involved in rioting and attacks.

US / News Briefs / Hezbollah

US Sanctions Seven People Linked to Hezbollah Financing

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

About $500 million was transferred on behalf of a Hezbollah-linked entity, according to the U.S. State Department.

Iran / News Briefs

IAEA: Iran Enriched Uranium Up to 63 Percent Purity

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A confidential report notes “fluctuations of the enrichment levels,” though does not explain the cause.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

Trump: Biden Encouraging Attacks by Not Backing Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Lack of support for Israel is leading to new attacks on our allies,” said former President Donald Trump.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Israeli Ambassador Erdan to Rashida Tlaib: ‘Open Your Eyes’ to Reality on Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Islam’s 3rd holiest site is being used to stockpile Molotov cocktails and rocks being lobbed at police and Jewish worshippers praying at the Western Wall, below the Temple Mount,” Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan tweeted in response to the Michigan legislator.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

2 Engineers Arrested in Mt. Meron Tragedy

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Police’s Internal Affairs has already announced it will probe the police’s conduct.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Hezbollah

Hezbollah on High Alert ahead of IDF’s Largest-Ever Drill

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi decided not to cancel or postpone the exercise despite the mounting tensions in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and the Gaza Strip.

Iran / News Briefs

European Intel Agencies: Iran Sought Nuclear Weapons Technology

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A German state report says “proliferation-relevant states are making efforts to expand on their conventional arsenal of weapons through the production or constant modernization of weapons of mass destruction.”

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Chabad

Visiting for a Wedding, Israeli Chabad Man Shot and Killed in Baltimore

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Efraim Gordan, 31, in town for a wedding, was approaching the home of a family member when he was shot and killed by an assailant.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

These Israel Startups Are Helping to Improve Americans’ Health

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This is the beginning of a new era for digital health, and the involvement of Israeli startups in the American health market has become more significant than ever.

Government / News Briefs

Israeli Govt. Appoints 5 New Ministers

By Steve

The High Court said the government must fill the positions that were left empty after the last election.

Jerusalem / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

2 Arabs Arrested in Jerusalem Riot

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arabs have been repeatedly attacking the Jewish residents of the neighborhood.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Coronavirus

In First Since Outbreak – No COVID-19 Cases in IDF

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IDF announced in March that it was the first army in the world to reach herd immunity.

US / Iran / News Briefs

US Sending Team to Mideast to Calm Fears Over Iran Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Another issue to be discussed: the U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates as part of a larger $23 billion arms deal.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Guards Find 24 Cell-Phones on Detainee on Way to Imprisoned Terrorists

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The smuggler hid 24 small makeshift mobile phones, 18 SIM cards and four speakers inside his body.

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey

Israel ‘Recognizes the Terrible Suffering and Tragedy of the Armenian People’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The State of Israel has yet to officially recognize the mass killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire in 1915 during World War I as genocide.

Israel / News Briefs / The Environment

Israel to Switch Away from Coal Energy by 2025, Netanyahu Says

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel is already a world leader in water purification, recycling and desalination.

US / Iran / News Briefs

GOP Lawmakers Join Pompeo to Unveil Iran Sanctions Bill

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Maximum Pressure Act would require Senate approval for any new deal between the United States and Iran.

NY / Police and Crime / News Briefs

NYPD New Hate-Crime Review Panel Includes Jewish Activist

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Five civilian leaders have joined, including Devorah Halberstam, whose teenage son was shot and killed in an anti-Semitic attack in 1994.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Syrian Air Defense Officer Killed in IDF Retaliation Strike

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF hit multiple Syrian air defense batteries after a missile hit near Dimona.

Israel / News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Gulf States / UAE

Israel, UAE Ink Healthcare Agreement

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The two countries agreed to promote cooperation on health issues, including a common fight against global epidemics, cybersecurity and data protection, medical education, digital health, artificial intelligence, innovation, technology integration, and personalized medicine.

News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Using Christian-Owned Oil Companies to Control Lebanon’s Energy Market

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Based on the findings collected by Alma, it appears that the Yamin brothers and the companies under their control act on behalf of Hezbollah’s interests in the Lebanese energy market.

Iran / News Briefs

Iran, IAEA Begin Talks Aimed at Clarifying Source of Uranium Traces

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

European powers delay a decision to pass a resolution criticizing Iran over the matter, to avoid negatively impacting parallel talks about reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Special Forces Arrest Wanted Senior Hamas Terrorist in Samaria

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The operation ended without any Israeli casualties, and the wanted terrorist, in his 50s, was taken for questioning by security officials.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Social Media / Israeli Arabs

Remand of Suspected Arab TikTok Assailant Extended

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This new violent anti-Semitic trend is developing in tandem with the Muslim month of Ramadan.

Israel / UK / The Courts / News Briefs

British PM Affirms Opposition to ICC War-Crimes Probe Against Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We do not accept that the ICC has jurisdiction in this instance, given that Israel is not a party to the Statute of Rome and Palestine is not a sovereign state,” wrote British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

News Briefs / Judaism

OU to Offer ‘Back to Shul’ Grants to Spur Attendance, Communal Re-engagement

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The synagogue is the halachic and historic hub of Jewish life, and this program is designed to highlight that,” said OU executive vice president Rabbi Moshe Hauer.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs

Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Fallen Israeli Soldiers From ‘Haredi’ Units

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The ceremony, first held in 2019 with some 1,200 people, was attended by hundreds of religious soldiers and members of the bereaved families.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Khaled Mashaal Elected as Overseas Head of Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

He was previously head of the terror organization’s overall political bureau until four years ago, when he was replaced by Ismael Haniyeh.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Lebanon Looks to Expand Maritime Claims in Border Dispute with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We will not give up any inch of our homeland or a drop of its waters or an inch of its dignity,” says Lebanese minister.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

Israeli Defense Minister to Secretary Austin: ‘Tehran Poses Strategic Threat to World Security’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Gantz stated that he emphasized to Austin that Israel sees the US “as a full partner on all operational fronts – the first of which is Iran.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Russia

Israel and Russia Sign Pact for Cooperation on Combatting Crime, Terrorism

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israeli Minister of Internal Security Amir Ohana signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation, the culmination of years of negotiations.

The Courts / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Israeli Professor Loses Israel Prize over Support for BDS

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Professor Oded Goldreich, of the Weizmann Institute of Science, who was set to receive the Israel Prize in mathematics and computer science next week on Israel’s Independence Day, will not receive the prize this year.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

Day After Etihad Lands in Israel, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Announces NIS 89 Flights to Tel Aviv

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The flights from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv will be available three times per week in April, moving to daily flights in May.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Former Ra’am Party Leader Attends Homecoming Celebration for Released Terrorist

By Daniel Siryoti

Former MK Ibrahim Sarsur welcomed home Rushdi Hamdan Abu Mukh, who was released from prison after serving 35 years for the 1984 murder of an Israeli soldier.

US / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

PBS Postpones ‘Til Kingdom Come’ on Israel, Evangelicals Pending Review of Material

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

CAMERA found that the filmmakers had cobbled together wording from statements made on Jan. 28, 2020 by former President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

S&P Maintains Israel’s High AA- Credit Rating

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz said that the S&P rating “is an expression of confidence in the Israeli economy, and we must now stabilize the political system and promote laws and reforms that will drive the economy and growth in the economy.”

Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Terrorist Leader Marwan Barghouti to Run Against Mahmoud Abbas’s Faction on Separate Ticket

By Israel Hayom

The terrorist currently serving five life sentences in Israeli prison could pose a serious threat to the Palestinian Authority leader’s hold on power in Ramallah.

Yemen / Houthis / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Diaspora / Saudi Arabia

Houthis Expel Yemen’s Last Few Remaining Jewish Families

By Israel Hayom

According to the Saudi press, the last Jewish refugees from Yemen are seeking a country that will take them in, as they don’t wish to move to Israel.

News Briefs / Germany / Coronavirus

Germany Provides $13.5 Million to Help Holocaust Survivors Get Vaccinated

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The new Holocaust Survivor Vaccine Assistance Program is a one-time initiative to offer COVID-19 protection for survivors worldwide.

News Briefs / Europe / Business and Economy / Israel

Israel and Slovakia Sign Defense Export Agreement for 17 Radar Systems

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The radar detects airborne threats, classifies them, calculates their threat level and provides essential data that enables systems to neutralize multiple threats simultaneously.

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