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News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

Never Too Late: 101-Year-Old Immigrant Celebrates Israeli Citizenship

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Not many people get the opportunity to write a dramatic new chapter of their lives after reaching 100. But 101-year-old Sandy Goldstein and his wife, Rosalie have managed to experience a wide-range of Israel barely one week after arriving. The emotional scenes of a massive family reunion at the airport. An outpouring of support from […]

Jewish / History / News Briefs

Oldest Near-Complete Hebrew Bible to be Displayed at Tel Aviv Museum

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Thousand-year-old Codex Sassoon manuscript is expected to fetch up to $50 million at Sotheby’s.

Israel / Sports

Israel Comes from Behind to Win 3-1 in World Baseball Classic

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The go-ahead runs came in the eighth in a game that was supposed to be easier for Israel.

Chessed and Tzedaka

Dames of the Dance is Back

By Jewish Press Staff

100 dancers return to the stage in ballet, jazz, hip hop, Mizrachi, tap, Broadway, Bollywood and more – raising money for families of Special Needs Children.

IDF & Security / Syria

Syria: Israeli Strikes Iranian Positions in Tartus and Hama Provinces

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Syrian Arab News Agency said that a “burst of missiles” was fired just past 7 am from the direction of northern Lebanon.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Golani Special Forces Unit Kills Three Terrorists

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF said three terrorists were neutralized during the exchange of fire and another turned himself in and was arrested.

Government / Europe / Business and Economy

Netanyahu Talks Business Ties, Security with Italian Prime Minister Meloni in Rome

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli exports to Italy have doubled—now amounting to $1.5 billion by the end of 2022—in the past two years, added Netanyahu’s office.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Beitar Bus Bomber Captured

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bomber and 4 more terrorists were arrested in nearby Batir.

Headline / Iran / Saudi Arabia / China

Iran and Saudi Arabia Restore Relations

By Jewish Press News Desk

Tehran and Riyadh will reopen their embassies and restore diplomatic relations.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Farmer Kills Armed Terrorist During Infiltration

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist was armed with a knife and improvised explosives (pipe bombs).

Featured / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Terrorist Infiltration & Bus Bomb in Beitar Illit

By Jewish Press News Desk

A terrorist infiltration alert has gone off in Beitar Illit, in Gush Etzion.

Police and Crime / Government

Ben-Gvir Removes Tel Aviv's Police Chief

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Ben-Gvir's office released a statement that the move was planned in advance as was not to push anyway aside.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

3 Terrorists Killed While Attacking Israeli Soldiers

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Soldiers found weapons and explosive charges in the terrorists’ car.

Headline / Politics / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS

Anarchists Vandalize Offices of Kohelet Policy Forum

By Jewish Press News Desk

The anarchists also doxed the El Al pilot who is supposed to fly PM Netanyahu to Rome.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

IDF Strikes Hamas Post in Gaza

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The retaliatory strike cam after an explosive device was blown up adjacent to IDF soldiers near the border.

Terrorism / Israel / Health and Medicine

Four Israelis Inherit Corneas of Yaniv Brothers Murdered in Terror Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We wish the donors to see the world with goodness and joy, as our sweet Hillel and Yagel saw it,” said parents Esti and Shalom Yaniv.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Yaniv Brothers’ Killer was Released from Israeli Jail just Months Before the Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hamas member Abdel Fattah Hussein Kharousha was reportedly freed four months ago, after being arrested for planning shooting attacks against Israeli soldiers.

Israel / The Courts / Left vs. Right

Israel’s Supreme Court Rules in Favor of ‘Utah Zoom Weddings‘

By Jewish Press News Desk

The decision paves the way for Israelis to get married on Zoom and be registered with the Interior Ministry.

US / Police and Crime

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Los Angeles Gunman Who Shot Two Jewish Men Outside Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Authorities say that 28-year-old Jaime Tran intended to kill Jews as they were leaving their synagogues.

Where Am I

Where Am I: Colorful

By Jewish Press Staff

Murals, sculptures and more...

Headline / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Herzog: We Are Closer Than Ever to Agreement on Judicial Reforms

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Now it depends on our national leadership, the coalition and the opposition, who need to rise to the occasion,” said the Israeli president.

Terrorism / Hamas / Turkey

Shin Bet Busts Hamas Students Terror Ring Run Out of Turkey

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Four students from the PA arrested for planning terrorist attacks against Israel.

Featured / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Lapid Shuts Down Gantz's Behind-the-Scenes Discussions on Judicial Reform

By Jewish Press News Desk

Members of Gantz's party have reportedly been holding secret discussions on judicial reform with the coalition.

Israel

Israeli Women Waiting Longer to Have Children

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Around 90% of the mothers live with a partner while the rest head single-parent families.

Israel / History / Azerbaijan

Designated Azerbaijani Ambassador Attends Khojaly Memorial Event in Rishon LeZion

By Rachel Avraham

“It’s good that, finally, we have an Azerbaijani embassy in Israel.”

Antisemitism / Chabad / Florida

Florida Congress Member Holds Anti-Hate Meeting at Chabad

By COLlive.com

The meeting, held at Chabad SW Broward in Cooper City, came as a response to neo-nazi and white supremacist groups attempting to organize a “National Day of Hate” on February 25, 2023.

Politics / Government

Minister Meir Porush Walks Back Resignation

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Porush said he could not carry out his responsibilities because of clashes with the Religious Affairs Ministry and the National Center for the Development of Holy Sites.

US / Politics

House Subcommittee to Investigate Rep. Santos, Who Has Claimed Jewish Ancestry

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Now Congress is one step closer to holding its most corrupt member accountable,” tweeted Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).

Headline / Jerusalem / Eastern Europe

Viktor Orban Moving Hungary's Embassy to Jerusalem Next Month

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hungary has been talking for a while about the idea of moving their embassy to Jerusalem.

Headline / Israel / Archaeology

Oops: Persian Darius the Great Inscription Found in Israel is Not Authentic

By Jewish Press News Desk

The sherd was left behind from a demonstration on inscriptions for students at Tel Lachish, and wasn't an ancient artifact.

Featured / Terrorism / Politics / Left vs. Right / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Owner of Huwara Car Lot Jews Set on Fire a Released Terrorist

By Hakol Hayehudi / Elchanan Groner

He describes his time in prison together with Nasser Abu Hamad, an arch-murderers from the al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

New 2,800 Housing Unit Development Approved in Givatayim

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Approximately half the homes with be small apartments between 45-75 square meters each.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Netanyahus Pay Condolence Call on Yaniv family, Who Lost Two Sons to Terrorism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The bereaved parents told the prime minister and his wife their sons were motivated by the values of volunteerism and charity.

Iran / South America

Israel Slams Brazil for Letting Iranian Warships Dock

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena set anchor in Rio de Janeiro despite U.S. pressure.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / Hezbollah

Hezbollah-Linked Syrian National Indicted in Israel for Espionage

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Aith Abdullah has been gathering intelligence along the Syrian-Israeli border since 2019 at the request of his brother-in-law, a Hezbollah operative.

Business and Economy / Asia

Israeli Firm Completes Upgrades to Philippine Naval Shipyard

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel Shipyards Ltd. transferred the documents and keys of a newly-refurbished shipyard to the Philippine Navy's possession on Wednesday.

The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Dismantles MK’s Office at Evyatar Outpost in Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This is one stone on the way to our complete return to the community, as was agreed and as must be,” said Religious Zionism Party lawmaker Tzvi Sukkot.

Israel / Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Ambassador Arrives in Israel

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Baku supplies Israel with an estimated 40% of its oil.

Druze / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Five Israeli Druze Arrested for Retaliatory Kidnapping of Hebron Arabs

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Druze kidnapped the PA Arabs after PA Arabs kidnapped and murdered Tinan Fero.

Featured / Israel / Left vs. Right / Video of the Day

Sara Under Siege - Prime Minister's Wife Rescued from Anarchist Mob in Tel Aviv

By Video of the Day

Thousands of protesters showed up when they learned that Sara Netanyahu was in a local salon.

Government

President Herzog Again Calls for Calm as Israel’s ‘Ground is Burning’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I believe with all my heart that this moment of crisis can be turned into a defining constitutional moment."

Headline / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Gantz Speaks to Netanyahu: Calls for Talks on Judicial Reform

By Jewish Press News Desk

Gantz said, "History won't forgive whoever didn't try to stop a civil war."

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Transport Minister Vows to Complete Huwara Bypass Road Frozen Under Previous Government

By Josh Hasten

Israeli brothers Hilel Menachem and Yagel Yaakov Yaniv were gunned down by a terrorist at point-blank range as they drove on Route 60 through the Arab village.

Headline / Government / Business and Economy

Fitch Affirms Israel's Credit Rating at 'A+' with a 'Stable Outlook'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Finance Minister Smotrich, "The credit ratings prove that we are taking all the right steps to move the State of Israel forward."

Terrorism / The Knesset

Death Penalty for Terrorists Passes First Knesset Vote

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Capital punishment would be applied to someone who, “intentionally or out of indifference causes the death of an Israeli citizen when the act is carried out from a racist motive or hate to a certain public… and with the purpose of harming the State of Israel and the rebirth of the Jewish people in its homeland.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security

Israel Captures Terror Suspects Who Murdered Elan Ganeles

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF arrested 3 members of the terror cell involved in Ganeles' murder.

Terrorism / Israel / US / News Briefs

US-Israeli Terror Victim Elan Ganeles Laid to Rest

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Elan Ganeles had traveled to the Jewish state to celebrate a friend’s wedding.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Israel Police Thwart Plot to Assassinate Ben-Gvir

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, a resident of eastern Jerusalem, was allegedly paid by terrorist groups to carry out the murder during a visit by the Israeli minister to the Temple Mount during Ramadan.

Europe / United Nations (UN) / Azerbaijan

I joined Azerbaijani Protestors in Vienna Against UN Incompetence

By Rachel Avraham

The crowd protested for four hours, despite the bitter cold and the snow.

Syria / Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah-Backed Terrorists Form ‘Dozens of Cells’ on Syrian Border

By Yaakov Lappin

Operatives are continuously gathering pre-attack intelligence on Israel, the Alma Center says.

US / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jordan

Full Text: US Communique on Israeli-Palestinian Authority Security Meeting in Jordan

By Jewish Press News Desk

At the summit, Israel committed to “stop discussion of any new settlement units for 4 months and to stop authorization of any outposts for 6 months,” says the U.S. State Department.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Brothers Killed in Terror Attack Buried Together in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The murdered brothers would be buried side by side in the Har Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Obituaries / Asia

Israeli Doctor Volunteering in Nepal Killed by Marauding Elephant

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Buikner was interning at Beersheva’s Soroka Medical Center and traveled to Nepal with a delegation of other young Israeli doctors volunteering at local hospitals.

Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Regavim Warns Knesset: PA Creating Land Bridge through Illegal Building in Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Regavim documentation shows illegal Palestinian Authority construction where Jewish communities were before the 2005 disengagement.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The two countries have had diplomatic relations since 1978 but never established embassies.

Iran

CIA Chief: Iran Could Produce Weapons-Grade Uranium within Weeks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

William Burns’s comments come just days after U.N. nuclear watchdog inspectors detected uranium enriched to 84 percent in the Islamic Republic.

Headline / Government / Business and Economy

Israeli Government Approves State Budget & Economic Plan for 2023-2024

By Jewish Press News Desk

The state budget for 2023 will amount to approximately NIS 484 billion and in 2024 to approximately NIS 513 billion.

NY / Chabad

Chabad Shabbaton to Attract Thousands of Teens from Around the World

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The annual event, hosted in New York City, fosters a sense of Jewish community for students from North America and around the world.

NY / Antisemitism

NYC Council Votes to Name Street after Antisemitic Nation of Islam Leader

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad Way” honors a dishonorable man who cozied up with neo-Nazis and called Jews greedy.

Israel

Israel Sees 5% Increase in Marriage Registrations in 2022

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In 2022, 38,885 couples registered to marry through government marriage bureaus.

Travel / Florida

El Al to Increase Number of Flights from Florida to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The added service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Broward County “will help to boost business, tourism and trade opportunities,” said its mayor, Lamar Fisher.

Terrorism / Antisemitism / European Union

Israel Refuses Entry to Member of EU Parliament for Terror Ties

By Shimon Sherman

MEP Ana Miranda, a BDS supporter, joined in an attempt to break the blockade of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.

US / Government

Netanyahu Meets with Republican Senators in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell led American lawmakers to the Jewish state.

Health and Medicine

Tel Aviv University Researcher Unlocks Secret of ‘Junk DNA’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Why has junk DNA has not been eliminated from the genome of living creatures?

Terrorism / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah’s Elite Radwan Force Trains to Invade Northern Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hassan Nasrallah said his Iranian-backed terror group would not allow Israel to continue pumping gas from its Karish field “if there is procrastination regarding the drilling for oil and gas in Lebanese waters.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Hamas / Diaspora

Mother of Kidnapped Soldier Hadar Goldin Urges American Jewish Leaders to Aid in Return of Israelis Held Hostage in Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

“This is not a political issue. It is a humanitarian issue. We have four sons in Gaza. One Ashkenazi, one Sephardi, one Ethiopian, and one Bedouin.”

IDF & Security / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Judicial Reform Champion Simcha Rothman to Get Bullet-Proof Vehicle Due to Leftist Threats

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Knesset officer received alarming information from security forces about concrete threats against the Rothman and Levin and ordered extra caution to be taken towards them.

Antisemitism / Europe / Boycott / BDS

More Than 15,000 Back Call for Barcelona City Council to Restore ‘Twin City’ Ties With Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three Jewish organization, backed by a petition with more than 15,000 signatures, have issued a joint call for the Barcelona City Council to vote to restore the “twin city” relationship with Tel Aviv that was severed earlier this month by Mayor Ada Colau.

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / Media / On Campus / Education

NY Times Story on Orthodox School Finances ‘Misleading,’ Says School Official

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Everything is aboveboard with the way the Kiryas Joel School District educates Chassidic children with special needs, explains district superintendent Joel Petlin.

Science and Tech

Israeli-American Study Identifies Genes Improving Drought Resistance in Wheat

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“This is the first time that a gene has been found that confers resistance to drought conditions in bread wheat.”

Government / The Courts / The Knesset

UTJ Head Gafni ‘Happy’ with ‘Taking Down’ Israel’s Supreme Court

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The biggest troubles for religious issues and the ultra-Orthodox public came from the Supreme Court. There is no area where it did not hurt us.”

Israel / US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

NASA to Launch Israel’s First Space Telescope in 2026

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel’s first space telescope, ULTRASAT, will be launched by NASA into high Earth orbit in 2026.

Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS / Africa

South African Activist Dramatically Changes Life After Not Finding ‘Black Only’ Restrooms in Israel

By David Karsh / TPS

Upon discovering that he was lied to by BDS, Klaas Mokgomole began encouraging his friends to also visit and learn the truth about Israel.

US / Palestinian Authority

US Plan to Help Palestinian Authority Take Control of Northern Samaria Raises Questions

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA conditioned their approval on reducing IDF activities against terrorism in the region.

News Briefs / Lebanon / The Environment

4.4 Magnitude Quake off Lebanese Coast Rattles Northern Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The quake struck 73 kilometers northwest of Sidon, Lebanon at a depth of 10.0 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

400 New Housing Units Approved in Elazar, Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

In addition, over 1,000 units were approved throughout Gush Etzion.

Antisemitism / Jordan / Gulf States / UAE / Abu Ali Express

Jordanian Officials Desecrate Tefillin of Rabbi of Dubai

By Abu Ali Express

Jordan: A set of tefillin were desecrated at Amman's International Airport for "security concerns."

Headline / The Knesset / Video of the Day

Watch - Knesset Judicial Reform Bills Pass First Vote

By Jewish Press News Desk

Watch the Knesset debates and first vote on the Judicial Reform proposal.

US / On Campus / Education

CUNY Investigation Retaliatory, Jewish Professors Say

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The professors at Kingsborough Community College said that the university is punishing them for complaining about campus antisemitism.

Health and Medicine

Toddler Refused to Eat; Doctors Discover Ring in His Throat

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Specialists from the hospital’s otolaryngology department performed the urgent operation under general anesthesia.

In Memoriam / News Briefs

Jonathan Pollard Remembers Wife Esther on First Anniversary of Her Death

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Esther Pollard died of cancer on Jan. 31, 2022. Monday marked the first anniversary of her death on the Hebrew calendar.

IDF & Security / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israeli Military Tech On Display at Abu Dhabi Security Exhibition

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In September, Israel and the Emirates agreed on their first known arms sale, a SPYDER air defense system produced by the Haifa-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Terrorism / US / Anti-Israel NGOs

Left-Wing Charity Organization Loses Fundraising Platform Over Ties to PFLP

By Pesach Benson / TPS

This isn’t the first time that terror groups were able to receive money through “fiscal sponsorship” arrangements.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem

IDF to Demolish Home of Terrorist from Deadly Twin Bombings in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The terrorist’s family has been notified, and now has the option of petitioning the High Court of Justice against the move, according to the Israeli military.

Headline / Terrorism / US / Government / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements / Sovereignty

Update: US Pressured Bibi into Partial Settlement Freeze

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Amid U.S. pressure, Jerusalem reportedly will freeze for several months the legalization of additional young settlements in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / Health and Medicine

Rabbi Instructs Haredi EMTs in Bnei Brak to Carry Weapons on Shabbat

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Sinai Halberstam issued a ruling to the volunteers of the United Hatzalah in the city that It is a mitzvah and absolute obligation to carry the weapons with them even on Shabbat and holidays as long as the threat of terrorism exists.

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