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Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Chessed and Tzedaka

KKL-JNF Announces $60m Emergency Aid Package for Israel’s North and South

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Distribution will be based on population size, distance from the border, socio-economic status and the percentage of evacuated residents.

Headline / US / Police and Crime / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

Dershowitz: ‘Serious Questions’ about Fairness of Newton’s Response to Shooting at Pro-Israel Rally

By David Swindle

The Boston-area city faces criticism for arresting the alleged shooter right away, but not the man who appeared to attack him before getting shot.

US / Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy

US Agency Targeting Israeli Brass Company for Political Reasons, CEO Says

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Finkelstein said that the case against his company was brought by the two dominant U.S. players in the sector, Mueller Industries and Wieland Copper Products, which account for about 85% of the market.

Europe / On Campus / Education

Two Foundations Set Out to Revitalize Jewish Education in Europe

By Jewish Press Staff

Starting in Rome, the Yael and Lauder Foundations embarked on a mega-philanthropic partnership to revitalize Jewish education in Europe.

NY / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

NYC Museum Fires Three Employees for Wearing Keffiyehs

By David Isaac

The Noguchi Museum said that wearing a keffiyeh and other "such expressions can unintentionally alienate segments of our diverse visitorship."

Ukraine / Russia

Adopted Son of Ukraine Chief Rabbi Killed on Russian Front

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Anton (Matisyahu) Samborsky was drafted in May, a week after the birth of his first child.

Headline / IDF & Security / Syria / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran

Israeli Forces Raided Iranian Weapons Depot in Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Troops reportedly entered an unspecified arms depot, removed equipment and documents and then set off explosives to destroy the facility.

US / News Briefs / Hezbollah

US Sanctions Hezbollah Oil-Smuggling Network

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Hezbollah continues to launch rockets into Israel and fuel regional instability, choosing to prioritize funding violence over taking care of the people it claims to care about,” per the U.S. treasury department.

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

After Agency Head’s Criticism – Israel Reminds UNRWA Its Gaza Schools Were Used as Hamas Bases

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Lazzarini issued a statement charging that UNRWA was “forced to close all its schools turning them into shelters for displaced families” because of the war in Gaza.

IDF & Security / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Foreign Anarchists Instructed to Deceive Israeli Authorities, Document Reveals

By Anna Epshtein

(TPS) Anti-Israel foreign activists, including American students, are being used by a radical Palestinian organization and told to lie their way into Israel, according to a document obtained by The Press Service of Israel. The annual Faz3a campaign, organized by the Ramallah-based Popular Struggle Coordination Committee, is timed around the olive harvest season, which typically […]

IDF & Security / Police and Crime

Shin Bet Slammed Over Detention of Filmmaker Seeking to Expose Agency’s Alleged Injustices

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The Shin Bet claims it ordered the arrest without charges of filmmaker Avraham Shapira due to his alleged involvement in violence in Samaria, and not because he was exposing them.

Iran / Ukraine / Russia

US Sanctions Iranian National Airline for Shipping Ballistic Missiles to Russia

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Russia has now received shipments of these ballistic missiles and will likely use them within weeks in Ukraine,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran

Half of Iran's Missiles During Massive Attack on Israel Failed En Route

By Ariel Kahana

Tehran now conducting tests before any new attack due to the massive failure rate in April.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Lebanon Braces for War: Evacuations Planned for Up to 200,000 Residents

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Lebanese media reports speculate that the Israeli military plans to enter the Beqaa Valley in eastern Lebanon to prevent Iran and its proxies from supplying Hezbollah by land.

Headline / Police and Crime / Government / Business and Economy

'Operation Jack Sparrow' Reveals Massive Smuggling Ring at Ashdod Port

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Among the dozens of suspects arrested in the Tuesday morning raids was an employee of the Ministry of Transportation.

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

Israel Discloses Targets of Khan Yunis Airstrike, Challenges Hamas Death Toll

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Hamas-run Government Information Office in Gaza has consistently broadcast lies and false information throughout the war.

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

MK Demands IDF Stop Forcing Towns to Admit Palestinian Authority Workers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Knesset member Zvi Sukkot calls on the head of IDF Central Command to end "discrimination" against Judea and Samaria residents.

Israel / Gaza / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Egypt

Israel Rejects Abbas Visit to Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Egypt had agreed to allow the P.A. leader entry via the Rafah crossing with Israel's approval, which was denied.

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

Israeli Security Forces Arrest Three Terrorists, Thwart Imminent Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

One of the suspects was apprehended by police officers after he was pulled over on Israel's busy Route 6 highway.

Jordan

Jordanian Attack on Israeli Border Crossing Casts Spotlight on Kingdom’s Rising Extremism

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Sunday’s deadly terror attack at a Jordanian-Israeli border crossing underscored growing radicalism in the Hashemite Kingdom. The terrorist, 39-year-old Maher Diab al-Jazi, was a Bedouin from the southern Jordanian region of Husseiniya. A member of the prominent Huitat tribe, al-Jazi’s actions appear tied to the increasing unrest that has plagued Jordan since October 7. “It […]

Government / The Courts

Israeli Justice Minister, High Court in Standoff Over Judicial Appointments

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The High Court unanimously ruled on Sunday that Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee, which he chairs, to elect a new Court President, akin to a chief justice.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

Ethnic Cleansing Anyone? PA Wants UN Order to Expel 500,000 Jews from Judea and Samaria

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The resolution is expected to be brought to a vote at the U.N. General Assembly, which is scheduled to open on Sept. 10

Haredim & Hassidim / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel

Groundbreaking Ceremony Welcomes First Haredi Combat Fighters to Israeli Border Police

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The event saw 31 Haredi men, graduates of the “Avneit” unit, complete their rigorous training and officially join the ranks of the Border Police, a paramilitary unit within the Israel Police that focuses on border security, counterterrorism, and maintaining internal security.

Terrorism / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Foreign Anarchists Fuel Chaos and Unrest in Judea and Samaria

By Sveta Listratov

“The ISM has a long history of cooperating with and protecting Palestinian terrorists," an expert said.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria

‘The Army is Now Seriously Turning Its Attention to Judea and Samaria’

By Josh Hasten

"As we saw only two weeks ago, a terrorist from Hebron carrying a bomb got to Tel Aviv—and only luck prevented a horrific result," said MK Ohad Tal.

Gaza / Hamas / Elections / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

Tim Walz: Anti-Israel Protesters ‘Speaking Out For All the Right Reasons’

By Andrew Bernard

“We can’t allow what’s happened in Gaza to happen,” said the Democratic vice presidential nominee. “It’s a humanitarian crisis.”

US / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

Study: One in Five Non-Jewish Collegians Don’t Want to Befriend 'Zionists'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The survey analysis shows how differently Jewish and non-Jewish students experienced the last year on campus and hints at what can be expected in the future,” said co-author Eitan Hersh.

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

Pentagon: ‘We Have Not Determined that Israel has Violated International Humanitarian Law’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Iran has indicated that it intends to retaliate, so we will continue to take that threat seriously,” said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Jenin Terror Cell Planned Oct.7-Style Massacre in Samaria

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The indictment accuses Osama Bani Fadl of making preparations for a mass infiltration of Jewish communities.

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Germany

Gunman Opens Fire Near Israeli Consulate in Munich

By Charles Bybelezer

German security forces shot and killed the suspect during an exchange of fire.

UK / Local

New London Bus Route Connects Golders Green, Stamford Hill Jewish Communities

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

London Jewish groups said they are “delighted” that the project came about after 15 years of advocacy.

Israel / US / Antisemitism

Suspicious Object Thrown at Israeli Embassy in Washington

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Embassy staff and the building are unharmed,” said Tal Naim, the embassy spokesperson.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

New Gush Etzion Town, Named for Terror Victim, Paves the Road to Jerusalem

By Josh Hasten

The new community is also known as "Neve Ori," in memory of 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher, a Gush resident who was murdered in 2019 by an Arab terrorist.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Fires 65 Rockets at Northern Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

One home in Kiryat Shmona was hit. Other rockets fell in open areas or were intercepted.

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

Tulkarem Terrorists Hide Bomb Inside Baby Stroller

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Palestinian terrorists exploit the civilian population and exploit roads and infrastructure – but the ones who pay the price are the citizens,” tweeted Col. Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Force’s Arabic-language spokesman.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

US Announces Federal Terror Charges Against Hamas Leaders for Oct. 7

By Andrew Bernard

“The charges unsealed today are just one part of our effort to target every aspect of Hamas’s operations,” Merrick Garland said. “These actions will not be our last.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israel to Classify Judea, Samaria a ‘Combat Zone’ Amid Terror Escalation

By Hanan Greenwood / Israel Hayom

The recent dramatic surge in terrorist attacks emanating from the area has convinced Israel's security establishment that a shift in strategy is required.

NY / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Hamas, Hezbollah Flags Flown at NYC Anti-Israel March

By Joshua Marks

The White House condemned "any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas."

Featured / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Left vs. Right

Polls: Israelis Prefer Remaining in Philadelphi Corridor Above Hostage Deal

By David Isaac

Two new polls show that the Israeli public backs the Netanyahu government's position that holding the Egypt-Gaza border is critical to Israel's security.

Headline / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Obituaries

WATCH: ‘Always Confident In Himself’: Thousands Pay Last Respects to Hersh Goldberg-Polin

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem on Monday to pay their final respects to Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who became one of the best-known of the hostages held by Hamas.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Starlink Stations Arrive in Israel for Embattled North

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Elon Musk's Starlink will become active in Israel's north in the coming days with the arrival of dozens of satellite internet stations.

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

7,000 Gazans Took Part in Oct. 7 Attacks, New IDF Data Shows

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Gazan terrorists breached the border through 119 holes they created in the fence separating Israel from the Strip.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Jewish / On Campus / Education

'Start-Up Classrooms' Program Aimed at Attracting Jewish Students to Jewish Schools

By Jewish Press News Desk

"We want parents and prospective students to run towards our schools and not run away from other schools.”

IDF & Security / Business and Economy

Israel Shifts Gears: 20,000 Homegrown Drones on the Horizon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ambitious tender aims to boost domestic production and reduce China dependence.

Obituaries

Philanthropist Cherna Moskowitz, ‘Extraordinary Zionist,’ Dies at 93

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

She and her husband, Dr. Irving I. Moskowitz, donated generously and widely to Jewish and humanitarian causes worldwide, especially in Israel.

US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

‘We’ve Had Enough of Words’: Yesha Council Demands Action Over US & Int'l Sanctions

By Shirit Avitan Cohen

Netanyahu has yet to appoint a promised project manager to tackle sanctions on Israelis in Judea and Samaria.

US / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

US Sanctions Based on False Information, says Sanctioned Nonprofit Organization

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Leftwing organizations have been feeding false information to a willing State Department.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / European Union

Borrell Asks EU Members about Sanctioning Israeli Ministers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The E.U. foreign policy chief reportedly did not name the ministers he was referring to.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Counterterror Raids Signal Shift in Palestinian Security Cooperation, Analysts Say

By Sveta Listratov

Most of Operation Summer Camps is taking place in areas where the IDF abandoned in 2005 and were taken over by the Palestinian Authority.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Likud Reaches 30 Seats for First Time Since Oct. 7, per ‘Channel 14’ Poll

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still leads with 46% of public support, per the survey.

Terrorism / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Families of Israeli Hostages Briefly Breach Gaza Fence in Protest

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Relatives with bullhorns called out messages to their loved ones from the border near Kibbutz Nirim.

Terrorism / Druze / Health and Medicine / Hezbollah

The Druze of Majdal Shams in Desperate Need of Therapy

By Rachel Avraham

“The massacre has caused severe emotional and psychological trauma for the community."

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Another Not-Yet-Dead Hamas Leader Calls for Suicide Attacks in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We want to return to martyrdom operations," but Khaled Mashaal hasn't yet volunteered to do the job himself.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

State Comptroller: 44% of New York Hate Crimes in 2023 Aimed at Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

From 2018 through last year, hate crimes against Jews rose from 253 to 477, an increase of 89%.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israel’s FM Calls for Temporary ‘Evacuation’ of PA Arabs from Judea and Samaria

By David Isaac

"We must deal with the threat just as we deal with the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza," said Israel's Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz.

Featured / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Biden Sanctions More Israelis

By Jewish Press News Desk

The US is now sanctioning people and organizations that protect Jews from Arab terror. Where does this end?

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

IDF Recovers Abducted Soldier's Body From Gaza

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF said it took several months of effort to locate the soldier's body.

US / Iran

Khamenei Signals Openness to ‘Engage with the [US] Enemy’ on Nuclear Talks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We will judge Iran's leadership by their actions, not their words," says U.S. State Dept.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF: 90% of Hezbollah Rockets, Drones Fired from Civilian Areas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hundreds of launch sites from the attack early Sunday were positioned near mosques, schools, gas stations and U.N. structures.

US / Palestinian Authority

Veteran Diplomat Hans Wechsel is New US Chief of Palestinian Affairs

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Advancing U.S. support for the Palestinian people will be critically important in the months and years ahead,” the diplomat said.

US / The Temple Mount

US Condemns Ben-Gvir’s Call for Synagogue on Israel's Temple Mount

By Andrew Bernard

The US doesn't believe Jews should have the right or freedom to pray in their holiest site.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria

MSCI Under Investigation for Allegedly Penalizing Israeli Banks that Operate in Judea, Samaria

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“This is BDS. No doubt about it,” Richard Goldberg, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS.

The Temple Mount

Ben-Gvir: Jews Can Pray at Temple Mount; Bibi: No Change in Status Quo

By Charles Bybelezer

The national security minister insisted Israeli law does not discriminate between Jews and Muslims.

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

Cairo Negotiations Break Down as Hamas Fails to Compromise

By David Isaac

Off-and-on negotiations have continued for months with the United States, Egypt and Qatar acting as mediators.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israel Navy Sailor Killed in Hezbollah Attack on North

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Petty Officer David Moshe Ben Shitrit was hit by shrapnel when an Iron Dome interceptor missile exploded above his patrol boat.

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

IDF Death Toll Since Oct. 7 Hits 700

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A total of 337 Israeli troops have been killed in action since the start of the Gaza ground incursion on Oct. 27.

US / Iran

Movement of US Naval Ships in Mideast Has ‘Gotten Into Headspace of Iran,’ Pentagon Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"That sends a very powerful message of deterrence, and it also sends a message that we will stand with Israel should we need to come to their defense," a U.S. Defense Department spokeswoman said.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Israelis Demand Civil Administration Reclaim Gush Nature Reserve from PA

By Josh Hasten

"It will not be easy to enforce this decision, but I hope the Civil Administration will now act," said Knesset member Simcha Rothman.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Media

PBS Anchor Apologizes for Unverified Remarks about Trump, Netanyahu

By Miri Weissman

Judy Woodruff retracts on-air comments about former U.S. president's alleged involvement in ceasefire talks.

US / Left vs. Right / Iran / News Briefs

Biden-Harris Admin Waives Sanctions on State-Run Iranian Media

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move drew criticism from Republicans on Capitol Hill, with Sen. Ted Cruz saying it was an example of the White House's appeasement policy toward Tehran.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Iran / Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Judea & Samaria

Jordan Valley Residents on Edge as Terror and Smuggling Threats Grow

By Anna Epshtein

(TPS) A sense of nervousness pervades Israel’s Jordan Valley. In recent days, a PA Arab drive-by shooting killed an Israeli man and injured another. On Tuesday, several PA Arabs terrorists planting a bomb in the nearby village of Tammun were injured when a bomb they were planting exploded prematurely. And on Wednesday, Israel assassinated a […]

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

Israeli Forces in Gaza Find Explosives Inside UNRWA Bags

By Noah Michaeli

During searches in the area of the Gazan school compound, troops found guns, explosives, vests and Hamas intelligence documents.

News Briefs / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli Police Arrest Arab Teen Trying to Recruit Classmates to ISIS

By Pesach Benson / TPS

His friends told investigators he tried to recruit them into ISIS, threatened those who didn’t, and expressed his desire to carry out an attack with a car bomb.

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