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News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Anti-Israel NGOs / European Union

Erekat Rejects EU Requirement that 'Palestinian NGOs' Renounce Ties to Terrorism

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel released a series of reports exposing ties between supposed human rights organizations and terrorist groups.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

IAI to Build Dror 1, Israel’s National Communications Satellite

By Arye Green / TPS

Dror 1 is intended to meet Israel’s satellite communications needs for approximately 15 years.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Hezbollah

IDF Orders Hermon Mountain Closed

By Jewish Press News Desk

The popular winter tourist site was closed today following the assassination of Qassem Soleimani.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Seeking Clean Energy, Israel to Build Hundreds of Wind Turbines up North

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This is part of a series of projects to develop renewable energy sources for Israel.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Tesla Expected to Hit Israeli Roads, Launching in 2020

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The car’s starting price is expected to be around $72,300 (about NIS 250,000).

Iran / News Briefs

Iran Launches New Stage at Heavy Water Reactor

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Although the move doesn’t violate the 2015 nuclear deal, it is one step closer towards the regime’s goal of acquiring a nuclear bomb.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs

IDF Expands Number of Travel Permits for Gazans Ahead of Xmas

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF was initially hesitant of issuing further permits due to the possible security threat. The Hamas terror organization, which rules the Strip, is notorious for exploiting Israel’s humanitarian permits for terrorism.

Israel / Middle East / Levant / News Briefs

Netanyahu Welcomes Closer Relations with Arab States: ‘The Time Has Come for Normalization and Peace’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Netanyahu tweeted the statement both in English and in Arabic, aiming his message towards the Arab world.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech / Asia

AI Robots for Hire in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Our robot employment agency is a game-changer,” said Ran Poliakine, founder of SixAI. “It will provide capacity in markets that struggle with labor availability either through the difficulty of the work itself or the cost pressures they face.”

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

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket at Israel, IAF Retaliates

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The rocket was intercepted mid-air by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Canada

Stephen Harper Nominated to Have Jerusalem Street Named For Him

By Eliana Rudee

Though tradition dictates that the honor be reserved for individuals who have been dead for at least three years, exceptions may be made.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Woman Arrested for Setting Fire to Jerusalem Synagogue

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The suspected arsonist lives in the area where she started the fire.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israel Sees Sharp Decline in Hi-Tech Exports in 2019

By Arye Green / TPS

Hi-tech accounts for approximately 37% of all industrial exports in Israel and contributes immensely to Israel’s annual growth.

Syria / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

Israeli Satellite Images Show Suspected Iranian Tunnel near Syria-Iraq Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to Israeli firm ImageSat International, the tunnel could serve as secure storage for advanced weapons or other sensitive material.

Israel / Syria / US / Iran / News Briefs

House Passes Measure Giving $500 Million in Aid to Israel; Sanctions Iran and Assad

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The assistance authorizes cooperation with Israel on counter-tunnel and counter-aerial capabilities, and $500 million for developing and procuring the Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow weapon systems.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / The Environment

Israeli Energy Minister: ‘the Age of Coal-Use in Israel Will End by 2025’

By Arye Green / TPS

Steinitz said he is considering setting a goal of 25%-30% for renewable energy production in Israel.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

If There Will be New Elections, They Will be Held on March 2, 2020

By Arye Green / TPS

Elections would have automatically been set for March 10, but that falls out on the Jewish holiday of Purim.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs

London Police Release Images of Suspects Who Beat Rabbi in London, Yelled ‘Kill the Jews’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The neighborhood watch group Shomrim said the victim, a judge in a Judaic court, was left “on the pavement, bleeding and dazed where he lay for several minutes” following the attack.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Holocaust

Racist Graffiti Found at a New York Holocaust Museum for Second Time in Two Weeks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are shocked and saddened about the appearance of this representation of Nazi ideology. Ironically, we learned about this symbol of hate appearing here on the same day we hosted a major public event on anti-Semitism,” the museum released in a statement.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

JP Morgan Becomes a Primary Dealer for Israeli Government Bonds

By Arye Green / TPS

JP Morgan joins 12 banks as primary dealers who participate in Israel’s government bond auctions and trade them in the secondary market, providing liquidity to the Israeli bond market.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Lebanon

Drug Bust on the Lebanon Border

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Alawite village of Kafr Rajar, situated on the Israeli-Lebanese border, is divided between the two countries.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Netanyahu, Trump Discuss ‘Threat from Iran’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The White House said the two leaders discussed “the threat from Iran, as well as other critical bilateral and regional issues."

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israelis Spent Nearly One Billion NIS on Black Friday

By Aryeh Green

Israeli spending increased by 15.1% this Black Friday compared to that of 2018.

Israel / News Briefs / Jordan / Sports

Jordanian Refuses to Face Israeli Arab at International Kickboxing Competition

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Amir Assad is slated to face an Iranian opponent on Wednesday, but the Israeli team estimates that the Iranian will boycott Assad as well.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

October: Israel’s Unemployment Rate Reaches Historic Low

By Arye Green / TPS

The unemployment rate among men stood at 3.1% while women’s unemployment measured at 3.7%.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

As Global Trade War Heats Up, Israel Expects Record Year in Exports

By Arye Green / TPS

Israeli exports reached 4.6% growth in the first three quarters of 2019, compared to the same period of last year.

Israel / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE / Sports

‘Hatikvah’ Played Again at Abu Dhabi’s Jiu-Jitsu World Championships as Israel Takes Another Gold

By Arye Green / TPS

Playing the Israeli anthem at the podium, which has happened twice in the last month, would not have been possible until last year, when the United Arab Emirates reversed its ban of Israeli athletes using their country’s symbols such as the flag and anthem at tournaments hosted by the UAE.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Jewish Man Hit on Brooklyn Sidewalk in Unprovoked Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Police said the 32-year-old man hit the 21-year-old victim without exchanging any words, proving that the attack was unprovoked.

Eye on "Palestine" / Government / News Briefs

Israel to Withhold Additional 'Pay to Slay' Funds from Palestinian Authority

By Benjamin Brown / TPS

The amount of money paid to the families of dead terrorists or Arab prisoners incarcerated in Israel was higher than previously estimated.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Launches Surprise Drill in North

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The exercise is taking place in the Jezreel Valley area and in the Upper Galilee and will be completed on Tuesday.

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

Netanyahu: Minority Govt Backed by Arab List Will be ‘Celebrated in Tehran, Ramallah’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Netanyahu underscored that Arabs can be Zionists and support the State of Israel, but the Joint List MKs are not Zionists and do not support the State of Israel.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Arrest Made in Egg-Throwing Attacks on Jews in Brooklyn

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The incidents exemplify the spike in anti-Semitic hate crimes in the borough in recent months.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Lebanon

US Rejects Israeli Request to Condition Financial Assistance to Lebanese Armed Forces

By Jackson Richman / JNS

U.S. assistant secretary of state for Near East Affairs David Schenker said “we have confidence in the Lebanese army, and we think they are important partners in the fight against Sunni jihadists.”

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs / Islamic Jihad / Rockets from Gaza

IDF: At Least 3 Enemy Rocket Crews Eliminated by Israeli Strikes

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Islamic Jihad vows to continue attacks • Gaza medical officials say 19 killed in strikes so far • Israel assembles forces on Gaza border.

Israel / Gaza / News Briefs / Islamic Jihad / Rockets from Gaza

Updated: No School on Wednesday

By Jewish Press News Desk

Due to the ongoing rocket attacks by Islamic Jihad, school has been cancelled for the following Israeli cities...

Israel / News Briefs

Survey: 44% of Israelis Are Concentrated in 16 Cities

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jerusalem is Israel's largest city with 919,438 residents.

News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Canada

Canadian Doctors Join Israeli Int'l Emergency Unit to Aid When Disaster Hits

By Arye Green / TPS

The doctors are now on call and will be deployed with MDA’s international emergency unit in case of a mass medical emergency.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs / Kurds / Kurdistan

Deputy FM Hotovely: Israel Actively Helping the Kurds

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel has “a vested interest in maintaining the Kurds’ and other minorities’ power in the northern Syria region as moderate and pro-Western elements who have proven their value many times over the years.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

Netanyahu: ‘For the Future of the Middle East and the World’ Israel Will Not Allow Iran to Acquire a Nuclear Bomb

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Iran announced that the country will start production of 5% enriched uranium at the Fordo plant on Wednesday.

Israel / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

United Hatzalah Trains Old-Age Caretakers to Save Lives

By Arye Green / TPS

Foreign caretakers work with the sick and elderly, which makes their having this knowledge even more useful.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Netanyahus Files Complaint over Death Threats

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Tzvika Sabag” called on the police to “prepare to direct traffic for the funerals of Benjamin, Sarah and Yair Netanyahu.”

Israel / Politics / News Briefs

Israeli Local Authorities Threaten to Strike Amid Looming Deficit Crisis

By Arye Green / TPS

Over 150 local authority leaders, who represent nearly 70% of Israeli residents, threatened to strike if NIS 1 billion needed for civil programs is not transferred in the near future.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Report: Saudi Arabia Cuts All Ties with Hamas

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Saudis reportedly made the announcement in a meeting with the United Nations’ Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs

IAF Shoots Down Gazan Drone Flying at ‘Irregular Altitude’

By Arye Green / TPS

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying over Gaza at an irregularly high altitude of 12,000 feet.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Appoints First Female Officer to Head Command’s Intelligence

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Major General N. was appointed to head the Central Command’s intelligence division,

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology

Israel Prevents Illegal Arab Construction from Destroying Second Temple Era Palaces

By Arye Green / TPS

The destruction of archeological findings is commonplace in Judea and Samaria and is often used as a political tool to deny the historical Jewish presence in the region.

News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanese Demonstrators Trample Israeli Flags to Prove Patriotism

By Memri The Middle East Media Research Institute

The Israeli flag on the ground is to "prevent people from saying the demonstration serves foreign interests, or is funded by foreign embassies."

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Iron Dome Rockets Launched at Something from Gaza

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Gazan claim that they flew a drone over Zikim, the IDF claims they launched at a missile.

US / News Briefs / Turkey

Pompeo: Trump ‘Fully Prepared’ to Use Military Action Against Turkey

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While America prefers “peace to war,” says U.S. secretary of state, “kinetic or military action” against NATO ally Turkey is on the table in connection with the crisis in northern Syria.

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

IDF Downs Drone Flying from Gaza

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Hamas has been working on developing aircraft that can be used for surveillance or attack missions.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Terrorist Shot Attempting to Ram Security Forces Near Ramallah

By Aryeh Green

After the incident, residents began rioting, throwing rocks and firebombs at the security forces present. Border Police responded with riot disposal methods.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Israel Threatens Sanctions on PA Over its Boycott of Israeli Goods

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA announced over the past months that it intends to fully disengage from the Israeli economy, a move analysts warned could collapse the PA’s economy.

Israel / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Israel ‘Disgusted’ by Vandalism at British War Cemetery in Haifa

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Vandals smashed and drew swastikas on gravestones of Commonwealth soldiers killed during the two World Wars.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Swastika Found at Yale Law School Ahead of Yom Kippur

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

This is the first reported incident of a swastika appearing on the Yale campus since 2014.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israeli Company Developing 3D Printing of Clean Meat

By Arye Green / TPS

MeaTech, is developing technology for 3D printing of lab-grown Clean Meat produced from stem cells.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

2 Suspected Arab Arms Dealers Arrested in Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Intelligence information led to their capture at a checkpoint near Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel's Largest Cellphone Provider Plans Major Staff Cuts

By Arye Green / TPS

Following the announcement, Cellcom’s workers went on an improvised strike, saying the layoffs are unacceptable.

Government / News Briefs

Azerbaijani FM Meets with Executive Director of Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The sides discussed the issues related to cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate and exchanged views on joint activities in the fight against terrorism.

Jewish / NY / Police and Crime / News Briefs

NYPD Outlines Hiked Security in Jewish Neighborhoods Ahead of Holidays

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We have a lot of specialized units that will be out there, too. Critical response command, they’ll be out there. Some you’ll see, some you won’t,” NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Hamas Test-Fires Rocket

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Hamas has been working to accelerate the rockets’ flight speed, the fire rate and extend their range with the intent of overcoming Israel’s Iron Dome Defense system.

Terrorism / The Courts / News Briefs

Terrorist’s Appeal Rejected, His Punishment Doubled

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Amjad Walid Suleiman Na’alwa actively interfered with the search for his brother who murdered two people in the Barkan Industrial Park.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA Seeks International Arbitration in Dispute with Israel Over Tax/Terror Funds

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Every month, the PA forwards some NIS 40 million in tax revenue to terrorists and their families.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Diaspora

California Enacts ‘Mezuzah Bill’ Following Widespread Support Among Lawmakers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that protects the right of Jewish residents to place a “mezuzah” on their doorposts.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Facebook Suspends Likud Campaign Bot for ‘Hate Speech’

By Arye Green / TPS

The Likud chatbot talked about “Arabs who want to destroy us all.”

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists

CAIR Appalled: Kupperman, Bolton’s Acting Replacement, is Jewish, Worked Under Reagan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Former deputy national security adviser Charles M. Kupperman may take up the post on a permanent basis; Islamic American organization CAIR “appalled” by the appointment.

News Briefs / Jordan / On Campus / Education

Jordan Changes Curriculum, Adopts Positive Sentiments Towards Peace and Openness to Non-Muslims

By Aryeh Green

But as expected, the curriculum contains minimal recognition of Israel and the peace treaty is treated as a cause for concern.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Health and Medicine

Terror Victim Nahum Nevies Regains Full Consciousness

By Jewish Press News Desk

Nahum and Noam Nevies were hit by a terrorist's car near Elazar in Gush Etzion.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Nabs Shipment of Military Fabric en Route to Gaza

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The shipment of fabrics and disposable goods was to be shipped from Israel to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Druze / News Briefs

170 Druze Men Arrested at Israel Border Heading to Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli authorities notified the group before they departed that travel to Syria was illegal; the arrests came after months of investigation.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Soldier Wounded in Bethlehem Operation

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Arab rioters threw rocks and fired fireworks at IDF troops.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Germany

Abbas Undergoes Medical Treatment in Germany

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Abbas’ ailing health has been the cause of speculation as to who will assume the PA leadership and how it will affect Israel and the Middle East.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanese Army Fires at IDF Drones

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The drones “completed their mission” and returned to their bases unharmed, the IDF stated.

Israel / Elections / News Briefs

Likud Pressuring Otzma Yehudit and Zehut Parties to Drop out of Election

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

With the Sept. 17 election looming, the Likud is reportedly concerned about the potential loss of right-wing votes should the two smaller parties not pass the electoral threshold.

Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Heads to Ukraine for First Visit by Israeli PM in 20 Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Reports suggest Netanyahu may seek to mediate between Moscow and Kiev, as Israel maintains good relations with both countries.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Old City Policeman Released from Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

The policeman had been stabbed by two teenage Muslim terrorists.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Bereaved Families to HBO: ‘Our Boys’ Misleading Viewers About Israeli Societal Acceptance of Terrorism

By Arye Green / TPS

Some 120 Israeli bereaved families sent a letter to American entertainment company HBO protesting the new series “Our Boys,” which depicts the harsh events that led to Operation Protective Edge in Gaza during the summer of 2014.

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

Suspect Arrested in Anti-Semitic Attack in Crown Heights

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect was arrested by New York Police and charged with a hate-crime assault, harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.

News Briefs

Israel to Invest $8.6M in New Plastic Recycling Technologies

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Minister Eli Cohen: “The world is moving toward a responsible industry and economy through the use of recycled or innovative materials."

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

US State Department: Comparing Israel to the Nazis is Anti-Semitic

By Arye Green / TPS

The US State Department has updated its definition of anti-Semitism.

News Briefs / Business and Economy

Amazon Israel Aims to Launch Ahead of Elections, Jewish Holidays

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Amazon bought Israeli cloud company CloudEndure for $250 million in January, and late last month acquired Israeli technology startup E8 Storage.

News Briefs / Kosher Food News

Manischewitz to Sell its Kosher Food Business

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Season brand will not be included in the sale, according to the announcement by the company.

Terrorism / Hamas / UK / News Briefs / Russia

Hamas Attempts to Conceal UK-Based Operative Joining its Russia Delegation

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Hamas has tried to conceal Sawalha’s activities to keep the British authorities from investigating his terror-related activities.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Israeli Forces Shut Down Weapons Manufacturing Plant in Shechem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

There is a prolific illegal weapons production and trade in the Palestinian Authority (PA) areas.

Syria / Gaza / News Briefs

Gazan Aid Org Cynically Uses Photos of Syrian Children

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Photos of Syrian children were repackaged for a Gaza campaign.

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

Terrorist Shot While Attacking Military Court

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A terrorist on Monday threw several Molotov cocktails at a Border Police checkpoint at the entrance to the Samaria Military Court.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs

IDF Shoots Down Gazan Drone

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF is inspecting the remains of the drone to determine its payload and origin.

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

US and Israeli Officials Intensify Efforts to Save PA

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Israel is considering waiving NIS 200 million a month of PA tax payments to Israel for fuel in order to alleviate the PA financial crisis and as a way to circumvent the tax transfer cuts.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA Officials Seeking to Silently Escape Abroad

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hundreds of Palestinian Authority clerks are trying to obtain posts abroad in PA embassies and consulates around the world.

Israel / News Briefs / The Environment

Earthquake Rattles the Dead Sea

By Jewish Press News Desk

The 3.8 earthquake was at a depth of 1 kilometer, in the southern Dead Sea.

Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Unemployment in Israel Continued to Drop in May

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The data were “proof of the Israeli government’s wise and responsible economic policy," said Economy and Industry Minister Eli Cohen.

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