Taliban Claims Responsibility in Deadly Kabul Ambulance Suicide Bombing
Iran has recruited thousands of Shia fighters from Afghanistan to join its fight on behalf of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Japan Refuses to Release Israelis Quarantined on Coronavirus Infected Cruise Ship
Israel’s embassy in Japan has been working to ensure that the Israelis receive needed medications and kosher food.
Israeli Tacit ‘BDS’ Turns Back on ‘Islamized and Anti-Semitic’ Europe
Israel is not boycotting Europe. It simply is taking its business elsewhere, says Netanyahu.
US Leads Boycott Against UN Attempt to Create Binding Nuclear Ban
"We cannot... protect our people by allowing bad actors to have them and those of us who are good not to have them.”
IAI Signs Historic Deal With India, Close to $2B
The contract constitutes the largest-ever defense deal between India and Israel.
Israeli, Croatian Leaders Sign Cooperation Deal in Jerusalem
PM Netanyahu welcomed the leader of a strong friend of Israel in the international forum -- Croatia -- on his first visit to Jerusalem as prime minister.
Netanyahu, Modi Frolic in the Sun, Sand and Fresh Water
"Those countries that excel in innovation will lead the world. We are making a partnership here, a real one, to excel in innovation for both our peoples and for the entire world.”
Japan Ends Ties with Elbit over Gaza War, Cites ICJ Order at The Hague
"We have already suspended new activities related to the MOU, and plan to end the MOU by the end of February," said the CFO of Itochu.
Daniel Pearl’s Parents Appeal Pakistani Court’s Overturning his Killers’ Convictions
According to the Pakistani press, Sindh prosecutors filed an appeal to the Supreme Court against the Sindh High Court decision on April 22, and on April 28, and asked for an early hearing.
Israeli Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat Wins Gold Medal
"Hatikva has been played in the gymnastics arena in Tokyo and the flag of Israel is flying high."
Rivlin Underscores ‘Deep Connections’ at Meeting With Georgian PM
"The challenges we face are quite similar and we need to learn from your experience," said Georgia's Prime Minister.
90 Israeli Students Quarantined After Contact with 9 Coronavirus-Infected Korean Pilgrims
"The report that there was a group of people here, some of whom are most likely infected and possibly carrying the virus, in the second week of February, is very worrisome."
Araba Desert Ancient Cotton and Silk Fabrics Point to Israeli Silk Road to China
The findings are the first evidence of an 'Israeli Silk Road' through the Araba connecting East and West.
Rothman: Sanctions Against Israelis Based on Lies Promoted by the UN
"Whenever a Jew and sometimes not even a Jew goes on the Temple Mount to visit and there are no violent acts whatsoever, it is counted by the UN as 'settler violence.'"
Plot Thickens in Sony Pictures North Korea Hack Attack Saga
The plot thickens as North Korea's Internet apparently goes offline, and Anonymous hackers enter the Sony cyber saga.
Belarus Extradites Israeli Blogger to Azerbaijan [video]
Lapshin has written critical posts against Azerbaijan and its president, Ilham Aliyev, recently, and so the Azeris want him over for a discussion.
Philippine President’s Visit to Israel Yields 21 Business Deals, $82.9M in Investments
“I know that you are for the return of your investments and if you do not dream of profits, then do not go into business. And that I said they are making profits. So my guarantee really is my word."
ISIS’ Afghanistan Chief Eliminated by Special Forces
The president’s statement explained the delay in making the announcement saying he had waited for verification of the kill.
Chabad to Provide Kosher Food, Services, to Jews Attending Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Daily Torah seminars exploring the Jewish message behind sports and the meaning of competition will take place at one of the two Pyeongchang Chabad centers and at the Jewish room in the Olympic Village.
Terrorist Attack Foiled Outside Vienna’s Main Synagogue
Austrian police foiled a terrorist attack on the main synagogue in Vienna on the Sabbath. Two Afghan citizens were arrested.
US to Propose New Sanctions Against North Korea at UN Security Council
The proposed resolution contains sanctions that would ban sale or delivery of close to 90 percent of refined oil products to North Korea.
AI Robots for Hire in Israel
“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.”
Polish Olympian Refuses to Coach Malaysian Swim Team Due to Anti-Israel Policy
The International Paralympic Committee stripped Malaysia of its right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, after the country announced that it would not allow Israelis to compete.
Israeli Anti-Nuclear Activist Arrested in Japan
An Israeli anti-nuclear activist has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of torching a Tokyo railway line.
The Sugihara Exclusion: Israel Bites the Hand that Fed Jews
Israeli bureaucrats have denied visas for the son of a righteous gentile to attend a Jerusalem ceremony in his father’s honor.
Singapore to Open Embassy in Israel
Singapore will also establish a representative office in Ramallah to support the work of Non-Resident Representative Hawazi Daipi, "coordinate technical assistance & facilitate engagement."
Baseball Hall of Fame Celebrates Jewish Big League Spy Moe Berg
Yankees and Mets legendary manager Casey Stengel said he was "the strangest man ever to play baseball."
Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Azerbaijan
“Passersby, regardless of their religious affiliation, always congratulate us on Rosh Hashanah.”
Japan’s ORIX Firm Becomes Largest Shareholder in Israeli Energy Firm
ORIX paid $630 million to win a 22.1 percent stake in the Israeli company.
11 Israelis Leave Coronavirus Cruise Ship, Due to Arrive Home Friday AM
When they disembark they will be transported directly to Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, according to Magen David Adom.