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Politics / Government / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Health Ministry: Israelis' Longevity Rising by 5 Hours Each Day

By JNi.Media

Despite the delightful news regarding how much longer Israelis are living, in terms of their country's resources for their care the picture is less encouraging.

IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / The Courts / News Briefs / The Knesset

Defense Ministry to Secure Immunity from Prosecution for IDF Fighting Forces

By JNi.Media

The law will not protect soldiers accused of looting, destruction of property, taking bribes, bullying, and sexual offenses.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Ethiopian-Israelis Blast Education Ministry, Funding Cuts

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“To optimize integration within the Israeli society as a whole, our youth centers work to to imbue Ethiopian-Israeli youth with skills and knowledge, together with a sense of pride for their heritage."

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Health and Medicine / Religion / Judaism

Agriculture Ministry Launching Campaign to Discourage Using Chickens for 'Kapparot'

By JNi.Media

The guidelines are intended to prevent the spread of disease, as well as minimize animal suffering.

Politics / Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs

Interior Ministry Cancels Netanya Municipality's Award, the Reason: Mayor in Jail

By JNi.Media

Although it does not spell it out, the rules for the award most likely do not allow for the recipients to be under police investigation.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Jordan

Jordanian Foreign Ministry Condemns Killing of Their Terrorist

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Jordanian terrorist traveled to Israel to murder Jews in Jerusalem.

US / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Turkey / Islamists / Religion

Turkish Justice Ministry Asking US to Detain Dissident Gülen

By JNi.Media

The official request claims that the July 15 coup attempt was carried out under Gülen's "command and control."

Politics / Global / Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Housing Ministry to Ease Requirements for Foreign Companies Building in Israel

By JNi.Media

"The key factor for resolving the housing crisis is a conceptual change in the planning process, the land development and the construction methods."

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Sports / Russia / Weather

Foreign Ministry Requesting Russians to Rescue Israelis Stuck in Mongolia Blizzard

By JNi.Media

They are stuck in the snow, unable to advance, that their equipment is drenched and that the gas in their single burner is about to run out.

Government / News Briefs

DM Liberman Names New Defense Ministry Chief

By Jewish Press News Desk

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman has named Sharon Shalom has his new chief of staff for the Defense Ministry

IDF & Security / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / The Courts / News Briefs / The Knesset

Israel's Justice Ministry to Criminalize Torture in Interrogations

By JNi.Media

The proposed new law is yet to receive the endorsement of Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked or of AG Avichai Mandelblit.

Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Emergency Economy Ministry Hotline

By Jewish Press News Desk

Due to the security situation in southern Israel, the Economy Ministry has opened a hotline.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt

Update: 250 Killed as Police Crush Cairo Sit-Ins

By Jewish Press Staff

Police snipers fired at protesters from the rooftop of surrounding buildings.

Israel / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Ministry of Employment Hotline Assisting Southern Workers

By Malkah Fleisher

Residents of southern Israel who need information on the availability of their regular daycare services, employee rights and responsibilities associated with the security situation, and essential worker schedules are encouraged to call a hotline established by the Ministry of Employment. Dial 1-800-201-180.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Obama Renews "State of Emergency" Against Iran

By Malkah Fleisher

President Obama on Friday renewed America's 33-year-old state of emergency against Iran.

News Briefs

22,470 Yordim Return to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Galei Tzahal reports that 22,470 Yordim (Israeli emigrants) returned to Israel in the past two and a half years because of of new initiatives taken by the Ministry of Immigration to help bring them back. The initiatives included special perks (unnamed) and a relaxed interpretation of what perks the Yordim were actually entitled to, in […]

The Courts / News Briefs

Women Dominate Israeli Courts and Public Legal Sector

By Shalom Bear

In a quiet revolution, women have begun to outnumber men in the Israeli legal profession, and while, for the moment, there are still more active lawyers who are men (28,231) than women (22,670), that gap is quickly closing.

Israel / US / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Jewish Agency Provides Emergency Assistance to Netivot Families whose Homes Were Damaged By Rocket Fire

By Jewish Press Staff

The emergency funding is provided through the Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror and will be transferred before Rosh Hashanah.

News Briefs

Yom Kippur Rentals Could Cost Tel Aviv's Bike Program Funding

By JTA

Israel's transportation minister has threatened to withdraw funding for a Tel Aviv bicycle rental project if it allows the bicycles to be used on Yom Kippur. Israel Katz said Sunday that the operating of the Tel-O-Fun project on Yom Kippur "is crossing a red line and breaking all the norms. The Tel-o-Fun project is important, […]

News Briefs

Israeli Police Investigating Defense Ministry Embezzlement

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli police are concluding an investigation that a senior official in the Ministry of Defense embezzled more than NIS 2 million earmarked for defense purposes. Details of the investigation have not yet been publicized.

News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

16 Retired Couples Make Aliyah on Nefesh B'Nefesh Flight

By Jewish Press Staff

A group of 16 retiree couples ages 50 to 80 made Aliyah to Israel in mid-August on Nefesh B’Nefesh charter Aliyah flight that left out of JFK airport in New York. The retirees joined their children and grandchildren who had made Aliyah over the last decade.

Israel / News Briefs

Dramatic Drop in Infiltrators

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Ministry of the Interior reports a dramatic drop in the number of illegal infiltrators crossing into Israel from the Sinai.

Israel / Global / News Briefs

Similar Terror Attempt in January?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Was there a similar terror attack attempt against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, back in January?

Israel

Israel's Transportation Revolution is Underway

By Tom Nisani

It is no secret that transportation development has suffered neglect and lack of promotion in the past two decades. Until recently, roads have not been revamped, the train's route was not developed, and traffic jams across the country intensified due to an increase in the number of private vehicles. Lately, however, Israel has witnessed developments everywhere. Across the country, from north to south, there are new roads, interchanges have been built, railroads placed and more.

Israel / News Briefs / Media

More than 1.5 Million Views for Israel's Christian You Tube Channel

By Jewish Press Staff

The Ministry of Tourism's Christian You Tube channel is attracting millions of viewers from around the world. Launched at the end of 2011, the channel crossed the 1.5 million mark this week, averaging 5,500 views per day. And while these numbers are quite tame compared to the truly viral clips on You Tube, the Ministry of Tourism views the channel as an important platform in exposing Israel to the Christian world, promoting tourism to Israel at a time when some large denominations are debating boycotting Israel altogether.

Religious & Secular in Israel

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Facing Heated Calls For Change On Several Fronts

By Neil Rubin

WASHINGTON – The latest battle over religious pluralism in Israel has unleashed a new barrage of criticism and calls for reform aimed at the Orthodox-controlled Israeli Chief Rabbinate.

Israel

Emotion-Filled Israel Trip For TV Stars

By Steve K. Walz

With tears flowing, a phalanx of top American TV stars recounted various personal and religious revelations they gained during last week’s weeklong visit to Israel. They expressed admiration for the Jewish people’s vitality and for their willingness to create a better society in the midst of political and religious upheaval in the region.

Israel / News Briefs

Tunisian Boy "Brave" for Refusing to Compete With Israeli in Chess

By Malkah Fleisher

A ten year-old Tunisian boy is gaining fame across the Aram world for having refused to compete against an Israeli opponent in the World School Chess Championship. The eighth annual competition took place in Romania, with 640 participants competing.  Rather than compete against an Israeli, Tunisian Muhammad Hamida withdrew from the competition. Director of the […]

Israel / News Briefs

Cornered by Pressure from Likud Ministers on Ulpana Hill Eviction, Barak Uses Mockery

By Jacob Edelist

Responding to criticism from two government ministers who object to the demolition of Ulpana Hill homes, Defense Minister Ehud Barak mocked his detractors, accusing them of contracting the Feiglin germ. But whether or not Prime Minister Netanyahu accepts the turning of his rival's name into an adjective, he has been looking for ways to avoid the May 1 eviction.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Chief of Staff Visits Canadian Counterpart, Relations 'Growing'

By Jacob Edelist

The IDF Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz concluded his official visit to Canada on Friday. Gantz was greeted by his Canadian counterpart, General Walt Natynczyk, who emphasized the importance he sees in strengthening security cooperation between the two countries. Since 2008 there has been an accelerated rapprochement between the Canadian and Israeli security establishments.

News Briefs

Cyber Attacks UPDATE: Pro-Israeli Hackers Hit Iranian Official Websites

By Jewish Press Staff

Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education taken offline.

News Briefs

Employees in Palestinian Women’s Affairs Ministry Declare Hunger Strike

By Jewish Press Staff

The female employees are protesting against corruption and harassment in the PA.

Serials

Getzlight – Chapter IV

By Ruchama Feuerman

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