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US / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

FBI Director Gives Diploma to Graduate of ‘Ramallah, State of Palestine’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I’ve met with Chris Wray in Israel and he knows damn well that the United States does not recognize a ‘state of Palestine,’” wrote David Friedman, a former U.S. envoy.

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

Katz Orders IDF to Prepare for Judea and Samaria Escalation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The defense minister acted due to concerns local terrorists may be inspired by the victory of Islamist rebels in Syria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Lebanese Army Confirms Deploying in Khiam After Israel Withdraws

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Army units were deployed in five locations around the town of Khiam – Marjayoun in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon,” the LAF tweeted.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israeli Airstrikes Disrupt Hamas Plot to Hijack Humanitarian Convoys

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF stressed that no delivery trucks were struck and that the humanitarian corridor remains open for aid deliveries.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

NYU, Columbia, UCLA, Georgetown, CUNY Among Worst Anti-Zionists in AMCHA Faculty Barometer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The nonprofit’s research has “consistently shown a strong correlation between the presence of anti-Zionist faculty and the incidence of behavior targeting Jewish students for harm.”

Terrorism / Israel / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Anti-Israel NGOs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Amnesty Australia Grants ‘Human Rights’ Award to Gaza Terrorists

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The terrorist operatives were honored for their "extraordinary resilience, bravery and courage."

Terrorism / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Africa

Suspected Bomb Planted at SA Cape Town Jewish Center

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has ramped up its anti-Israel rhetoric since the outbreak of Israel’s defensive war on October 7, 2023.

Syria / Druze / News Briefs

Israel Reaching Out to Syrian Druze Communities

By Noah Michaeli

An estimated 700,000-800,000 Druze live in Syria, mostly in southwestern areas near Israel and Jordan. They make up around four percent of the Syrian population.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Israel Forces Continue Finding Hezbollah Weapons in Civilian Areas

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Recent searches turned up hundreds of anti-tank rockets, grenade mortars and a rocket-launching vehicle. Soldiers also dismantled several shafts leading to underground Hezbollah infrastructure.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF to Arm Border Lookouts, Move Bases to ‘Safe Distance’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dozens of unarmed observers were killed and many others were taken captive by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Eliminates Hamas Terrorist Who Tortured Gazans

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Osama Ghanim played a key role in implementing the terror group's brutal methods in interrogating civilians.

US / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Tom Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Federal Use of the Term ‘West Bank’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“It’s time to call this region by its rightful name and stop playing into anti-Israel propaganda,” the Arkansas senator wrote.

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

Another Nail in UNRWA’s Coffin’: Hostage Family Sues Agency

By Ariel Kahana

The parents of Yonatan Samerano, whose body is being held by Hamas, have sued the U.N. agency over its employee's involvement in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Anti-Israel NGOs / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Hezbollah-Linked NGO Targets Israeli Soldiers with Legal Complaints Abroad

By Anna Epshtein

The IDF has recently warned soldiers traveling abroad that they risk being arrested, forcing them to cancel travel plans while others have been advised to return home — including one who narrowly avoided arrest in Cyprus in mid-November.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israel Sees Record-Breaking $10.5 Billion in Startup Acquisitions

By Noah Michaeli

More than 200 venture capital partners, investors, and entrepreneurs gathered in Tel Aviv on Thursday for the annual 2024-2025 Trends and Forecasts conference.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

NYC Staffer Suspended After Tearing Down Hostage Poster

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The city and the state should not only preach but also practice zero tolerance for antisemitism,” said New York Rep. Ritchie Torres.

News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

ZOA Urges Rabbis and Cantors to Cut Ties with J Street, Anti-Israel Groups

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“It’s time to hold accountable organizations whose traitorous efforts to block arms sales to Israel endanger Jewish lives,” the group’s leaders say.

Featured / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / NY / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

New York to Lower Flags in Honor of Fallen IDF Soldier Omer Neutra

By Jewish Press News Desk

Governor Hochul calls for reflection and prayers following confirmation of the tragic death of 21-year-old New Yorker Omer Neutra.

Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs / Islamists / Israeli Arabs

Ben-Gvir Orders Police to Block Islamic Calls to Prayer Over Loudspeakers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Leaders of Israel's Arab community threatened "unrest and even riots" in response to the move.

IDF & Security / Syria / Iran / News Briefs

IAF Orders Iranian Transport Plane to Turn Around

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli fighter jets tracked the aircraft as it flew toward Syria, ultimately forcing it to return to Iran.

Israel / News Briefs / Europe

Czech Senate President Denounces War Crimes Charges Against Netanyahu

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Sa’ar met with the Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and the Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Found Chemicals, Gas Masks in Hezbollah Bases

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The materials may have been part of an attempt by the elite Radwan Force to use or develop chemical weapons.

US / News Briefs

Trump Security Maven Gorka: ‘No Such Thing as Palestine’

By Canaan Lidor

The counter-terrorism expert also said IDF generals have a "mind virus" that makes it harder to understand jihadists.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Germany

German Navy Concludes Successful Trials of Israeli-Developed Unmanned Submarine

By Pesach Benson / TPS

BlueWhale is a large uncrewed underwater vehicle 10.9 meters long, with a diameter of 1.12 meters and weighing 5.5 tons.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

US Seeking to Leverage Lebanon Ceasefire for Gaza Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Special Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk was heading to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss using an Israel-Hezbollah truce as a "catalyst" to end hostilities with Hamas.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Hamas-Enforced Taxes on Humanitarian Aid Spark Deadly Clan Fight in Khan Yunis

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

According to reports from Gaza, there were casualties on both sides.

Government / News Briefs

Israel Confirms News Foreign Ministry Deputy Director

By Max Gelber

In his most recent position, Dickstein served as the director of the Foreign and Continuing Studies Unit at Ariel University.

The Courts / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Canada

Canada Would Arrest Netanyahu - ‘This is Just Who We Are,’ says Trudeau

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This ill-considered endorsement of the ICC’s politically motivated actions is a slap in the face to our ally and to every innocent Israeli still being held hostage,” wrote Leo Housakos, a Quebec senator.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Tzav 9 to Resume Protests Against Aid to Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Whoever controls the aid controls the Strip. Stop strengthening Hamas, and make sure that the aid will not get to them," Tzav 9 announced.

Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / The Knesset

‘Violent Militia’: MK Calls to Outlaw ‘Brothers in Arms’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

MK Almog Cohen slammed the group for encouraging active refusal of military service and accused it of endangering the lives of law enforcement officers.

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

12 PA Arabs Indicted for Deadly Jaffa Terror Attack

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Seven Israelis were killed and 16 injured when two terrorists attacked them on the light rail.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

IDF Seizes Weapons Found Beneath Lebanese Schoolyard

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Rockets, explosive charges, rocket-propelled grenades and other weapons were seized. Rocket launchers, anti-tank missiles, military equipment, and intelligence documents were also found in a nearby building.

Druze / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Israel Launches New Educational Program to Teach Students About Druze Culture

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The program seeks to cultivate tolerance and respect towards Druze tradition and way of life, and to develop the ability to maintain a respectful dialogue with other communities while listening to diverse positions.

Israel / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Flares Fired at Netanyahu’s Caesarea Home

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Two flares were fired at the private home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea on Saturday evening.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs

1,000 Haredi Israelis to Get Draft Orders on Sunday

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Many IDF reservists have done over 300 days of service since the war began due to the shortage of fighters to replace them.

Syria / US / Iran / News Briefs

Treasury Slaps Sanctions on Syrian Company Funneling Hundreds of Millions to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Iran is increasingly relying on key business partners like the Al-Qatirji Company to fund its destabilizing activities and web of terrorist proxies across the region,” a Treasury official stated.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Rocket Found Near Tel Aviv Airport Contained Rare Powerful Explosives

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The discovery marked the first time that a "high quality" (e.g., non-improvised) rocket warhead was found in Judea and Samaria.

Middle East / Levant / US / Politics / News Briefs

Trump Nominates Jewish Businessman, Close Friend as Special Middle East Envoy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Steven Witkoff will “will receive a warm welcome throughout the halls of power within the Middle East,” former ambassador David Friedman wrote.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Artificial Intelligence

Israel’s AI Sector Outpaces Global Rivals, Defying Adversity

By Noah Michaeli

One of the most unique features of Israel’s AI ecosystem is its ability to attract early-stage funding.

Israel / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Netanyahu Point Man Ron Dermer Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s strategic affairs minister discussed with the US president-elect Jerusalem's plans in Lebanon and Gaza, Iran and Israeli-Saudi normalization.

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

Two Israelis Hurt in Gush Etzion Car-Ramming

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The terrorist fled and the Israel Defense Forces launched a manhunt.

US / Politics / Government / News Briefs

Yechiel Leiter Named Israeli Envoy in DC

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Yechiel Leiter is a highly-capable diplomat, an eloquent speaker and possesses a deep understanding of American culture and politics," the Israeli prime minister said.

Featured / Government / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Sports

Chief Rabbis Give El Al Permission to Fly on Shabbat to Rescue Israelis from Amsterdam

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Interior Minister has instructed the relevant authorities to operate in emergency mode following the pogrom in Amsterdam.

News Briefs / Europe / Diaspora / Holocaust

Portuguese Holocaust Museum and British Embassy Mark Anniversary of Kristallnacht

By Jewish Press Staff

Israeli Ambassador: “The key difference between today and then is the Jewish people were unprotected and vulnerable whereas now we have a strong, independent state with the right as well as the ability to defend itself.”

Elections / Iran / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Iranian Rial Reportedly at Historic Low, as Trump Wins US Election

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Speaks for itself," wrote Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran.

Gaza / News Briefs

Hundreds of Trucks Worth of Aid Sits in Gaza Waiting for Collection

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

575 trucks of aid are waiting on the Gaza side for someone to collect it.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Fatah, Hamas Terrorists Talk Reconciliation in Cairo

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Qatari media cited a Hamas official as saying the talks yielded a deal to form a committee of independent "Palestinian" leaders to run Gaza after the war.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Bomb Targeting IDF Soldiers and Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Injures 6 Children

By Max Gelber

As the convoy passed by the Kamal Adwan Hospital, terrorists detonated an explosive device only a few hundred meters away from the hospital.

Headline / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Netanyahu: Israel Committed to Hezbollah’s Removal ‘With or Without’ Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The key is to distance Hezbollah beyond the Litani and to respond firmly against any action against us,” Netanyahu said on a visit to the north.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / News Briefs / Iraq

Jerusalem Warns Baghdad it May Attack Iraqi Militias

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel is under daily drone attack from Iranian-backed terrorist groups in Iraq.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

House Report: Schumer Reportedly Told Columbia to Ignore Campus Jew-Hatred Charges

By Izzy Salant

The Senate majority leader’s staff told administrators at the university to “keep their heads down,” Columbia’s then president wrote to fellow university leaders.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah / Man of the Year

Roundup of IDF Activities in Lebanon and Gaza

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated; 401st Armored Brigade continues the fight in Gaza after losing commanders.

Terrorism / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Israel to Extend Bank Deal to Prevent PA’s Collapse Ahead of US Presidential Vote

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will extend a waiver allowing Israeli banks to do business with their Palestinian Authority counterparts for one month only.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Jewish Victim of Slashing Attack Expected to Recover, NY Attorney General Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We will not tolerate any attacks against our Jewish communities," Letitia James stated.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

IDF Chief: If Iran Attacks Again, It Will be Hit ‘Very, Very Hard’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel will employ new capabilities and hit targets "set aside" during the previous strike on the Islamic Republic, said IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

German Charged in Islamist Plot Against Jewish Institution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, who was arrested in May, planned to release a video blaming his actions on Germany Chancellor Olaf Shulz's support for Israel, according to prosecutors. Two other suspects also face charges in the case.

US / News Briefs

US Marines Complete First Live-Fire Test of Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System

By Pesach Benson / TPS

A central objective of the training was to evaluate the mobile launcher, specifically developed to meet the Marine Corps’ operational nee

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Politics / Hamas / Left vs. Right / Iran / News Briefs / Hezbollah

Israeli Envoy in NY: If US is Naive about Pro-Terror Groups, ‘It Will Harm Your Society, Not Just Ours’

By Rikki Zagelbaum

Ofir Akunis spoke with JNS after he was one of those who addressed more than 600 attendees at an Oct. 7 memorial in Manhattan.

Iran / News Briefs / Germany

Germany Condemns Execution of its Citizen Kidnapped to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Islamic regime accused Jamshid Sharmahd of leading a revolutionary group and participating in an attack that killed 14.

US / News Briefs / Jerusalem

US Gives $45.5 Million to 'East Jerusalem Hospitals Network'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In 2022, Biden refused to allow Israeli officials to join him on his visit to one of the hospitals in Jerusalem.

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

UN Claims: ‘Difficult’ to Tell if UNRWA Employee Used Vehicle in Service of Hamas

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

After Mohammad Abu Itiwi’s death, Israeli officials provided a photograph placing him at the scene of the Oct. 7 bomb-shelter killings.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Orthodox Jewish Chicago Man, 39, Shot en Route to Synagogue on Shabbat

By Menachem Wecker

Lonnie Nasatir, president of the Jewish United Fund, told JNS that the Chicago Police Department has been "nothing but very attentive."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Gideon Sa’ar: Lebanon Responsible for Attack on Netanyahu’s Home

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The fact that these attacks were carried out by an Iranian proxy—Hezbollah—does not absolve Lebanon of its responsibility. And it will not be absolved."

The Courts / Travel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Lufthansa Hit with $4 Million Fine for Refusing Boarding to 128 Jewish Travelers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"No one should face discrimination when they travel, and today’s action sends a clear message to the airline industry," stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Hamas / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Deputy Chief Reaffirms Hamas Support

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Naim Qassem's latest speech, in which he threatened to depopulate more of northern Israel, marked a stark shift in tone.

Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / France

Kippah-Wearing Teen Assaulted in Paris Suburb

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"You, the Jew, wait for us, wait for us," the perpetrators allegedly said.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Israel Intensifies Blockade of Hezbollah Strongholds

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Over one million Lebanese residents, mostly from the south and the Beqaa Valley, have fled their homes to escape the violence, of whom roughly 400,000 have crossed into Syria.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Biden-Harris Announce Nearly $157 Million for ‘Populations Affected by Conflict in Lebanon’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Why are we giving $157 million to a semi-failed state overrun by Iranian-backed terrorists? Let the ayatollahs fix their own mess," wrote Sen. Tom Cotton.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israel Declares UN's Guterres Persona Non Grata on Rosh Hashanah Eve

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran’s heinous attack on Israel, as almost every country in the world has done, does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil,” the Israeli foreign minister said.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

IDF Eliminates Arab Who Lynched Soldiers Near Ramallah in 2000

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Aziz Salha, among those who murdered Israeli reservists Vadim Norzhic and Yosef Avrahami, was released as part of the 2011 Gilad Shalit exchange deal.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / News Briefs

Israel’s Response to Iranian Attack Will Be ‘Precise and Surprising

By Joshua Marks

The IDF chief said that "we will choose when to exact the price," which officials said will be significant.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Half of Americans Support Israel’s Offensive Against Hezbollah and Hamas, But Divided on Military Aid

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Overall, 62% said they viewed US-Israel relations as important, 9% said they were not important.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / News Briefs

Israel Announces $8.7 Billion US Military Aid Package

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This substantial investment will significantly strengthen critical systems, such as Iron Dome and David’s Sling,” the Israeli Ministry of Defense stated.

US / Elections / Iran / News Briefs

Trump Campaign says Former President Briefed on ‘Real, Specific’ Iranian Threats to Kill Him

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"He will let nothing stop him or get in his way to fight for the American people and to make America great again," the campaign said.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Netanyahu: Half of the Hamas Hostages Still Alive

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The terror group currently holds 101 hostages, including 97 of the 251 captured on Oct. 7.

Featured / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Media

Cartoon Showing Tlaib with Exploding Pager Sparks Controversy

By Canaan Lidor

Accused of fanning anti-Islam sentiment, the "National Review" drawing also drew attention to the alleged pro-terrorist actions of radical Democrats.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Thousands Rally in Jerusalem Demanding Victory over Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Protesters urge swift action to free the captives, back the government proposal to free them in a single-phase release.

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