Israel sends aid to fight ‘worst forest fire in history of Cyprus’
July 5, 2021 by JNS
Israel dispatched two firefighting planes and flame-retardant material to Cyprus on Sunday, to help the island nation extinguish what the director of its forestry called the “worst forest fire in the history” of the country, according to local media. Read more
Tour de France’s Israeli team tested by crashes, maintains optimism
July 1, 2021 by JNS
Days before the start of the annual Tour de France, cycling’s most prestigious race, the Israeli national team’s star rider and four-time winner of the event, Chris Froome, was enthusiastic and optimistic. Read more
UN head urges Biden to lift Iran sanctions
July 1, 2021 by JNS
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to lift sanctions on Iran as stipulated by the 2015 nuclear accord signed between Iran and world powers. Read more
Could Palestinian protests lead to the ouster of Mahmoud Abbas?
June 29, 2021 by JNS
As unrest continues in Ramallah and Hebron, questions have arisen surrounding the future of Palestinian Authority (PA) leader Mahmoud Abbas…David Isaac. Read more
Biden administration turns to UNRWA in its rush to rebuild Gaza
June 29, 2021 by JNS
Following the recent war between Israel and Hamas, the Biden administration has put an emphasis on rebuilding the Gaza Strip, promising the terror group won’t benefit. Some experts say Washington’s approach will fail to bear fruit..;.writes David Isaac. Read more
Erdan resigns as Israel’s US ambassador, retains role as UN envoy
June 29, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s envoy to the United Nations Gilad Erdan announced on Sunday that he would be resigning from his simultaneous post as ambassador to the United States, pending the appointment of a replacement. Read more
Antisemitism watchdog calls for disciplinary action against Spanish TV host over antisemitic comments
The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) is calling for disciplinary action against a reporter from a television station in Spain who made antisemitic remarks during a broadcast about Israeli athletes. Read more
As South Florida grapples with loss, Jewish community props up first responders, family
June 27, 2021 by JNS
While the wait continues for word on those missing after Champlain Towers South, Jewish groups are offering support and comfort to the community and to family members who have arrived in the area seeking news. Read more
Belgian government decides to remove army protection from Jewish sites
June 25, 2021 by JNS
The head of the European Jewish Association (EJA) said on Wednesday that the Belgian government’s decision to remove army protection at Jewish institutions makes “zero sense” and leaves Jews “wide open with a target on our backs.” Read more
Technion, Israel Aerospace Industries launch project to develop nanosatellites
June 24, 2021 by JNS
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at the Technion‒Israel Institute of Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with the Space Division at Israel Aerospace Industries to develop and launch a nanosatellite that will enter low-altitude orbit around the moon and collect data using a payload of scientific instruments. Read more
Israeli President-elect: ‘Yoni Netanyahu has become a symbol of courage and heroism’
June 18, 2021 by JNS
A memorial service was held on Wednesday at the gravesite of Lt. Col. Yonatan (“Yoni”) Netanyahu, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brother, who lost his life 45 years ago during “Operation Entebbe,” a successful counterterrorism hostage-rescue mission carried out by Israeli commandos at Entebbe Airport in Uganda on July 4, 1976. Read more
Haredim fume over coalition’s plan to review religious-secular status quo
June 18, 2021 by JNS
United Torah Judaism lawmakers were enraged to learn on Wednesday that Israel’s new government plans to set up a special committee to review the longstanding religious-secular status quo in Israel. Read more
Haley, Hagee show solidarity in visit to Israel, warn against revitalized Iran
June 17, 2021 by JNS
Israel, you are not alone. … We represent 10 million-plus people in America and these people say to you Israel, we have your back.” Read more
Israeli’s birthplace switched from ‘Jerusalem’ to ‘Occupied Territories’ on new UK passport
June 17, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s Foreign Ministry is investigating a report that an Israeli woman had her birthplace changed from “Jerusalem” to “Occupied Palestinian Territories” upon renewing her U.K. passport. Read more
First deaf member of Knesset joins new Israeli government
June 16, 2021 by JNS
Yamina Party’s Shirley Pinto will become Israel’s first deaf Knesset member after Religious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana announced on Sunday that he will leave parliament under the so-called Norwegian Law. Read more
Rabbis lead prayers against new Israeli government at Western Wall
June 15, 2021 by JNS
Following the swearing-in of Israel’s 36th government on Sunday, rabbis aligned with the Religious Zionism movement gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City to “pray and cry out, out of fear the government will harm the state’s Jewish character.” Read more
Ra’am Party leader vows to ‘reclaim’ lands ‘expropriated from our people’
June 15, 2021 by JNS
Mansour Abbas, head of Israel’s Ra’am Party, said on Sunday that he would “reclaim the lands that were expropriated from our people.” Read more
Linoy Ashram wins gold, silver in European Gymnastics Championship
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram was crowned European champion in the clubs exercise in the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna, Bulgaria. Read more
Naftali Bennett sworn in as head of 36th Israeli government
June 14, 2021 by JNS
Israel’s 36th government passed a vote of confidence at a special Knesset session on Sunday night with Yamina Party leader Naftali Bennett sworn in as the country’s 13th prime minister. Read more
Jordanian table-tennis player pulls out of match to avoid facing Israeli opponent
A Jordanian national table tennis player recently withdrew from the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia to avoid playing against an Israeli athlete, confirmed the Jordanian Paralympic Committee. Read more
UK correspondent under fire for blaming ‘Jew-hatred’ on Israeli ‘occupation’
June 11, 2021 by JNS
The Middle East correspondent for Sky News is being criticized for suggesting that “Jew-hatred” in the United Kingdom is a result of Israel’s “untenable occupation” and the “consequence of the current Israeli government’s policies,” reported the U.K. Jewish News. Read more
Toy Movement and Peres Centre distribute gifts to Arab and Jewish kids in Jaffa
June 9, 2021 by JNS
The Toy Movement, a philanthropic initiative founded by Canada’s largest children’s toy and entertainment company Spin Master, distributed toys this week to Arab and Jewish children at four nursery schools in Jaffa, in partnership with the Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation. Read more
Coalition agreements revealed as Israel prepares for new government
Just days before Israel’s 36th government is expected to be sworn in, the coalition agreements signed by its constituent parties were revealed on Monday night by Channel 12. Read more
Exclusive: Al-Qaeda calls on Muslims to attack Jewish, US interests worldwide
June 8, 2021 by JNS
Al-Qaeda’s main media outlet published a call on Muslims to carry out attacks against U.S. and Jewish interests, as well as urged individuals to support the mujahideen in Palestine financially, with men and weapons, according to the Middle East Media Research Institute’s Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (MEMRI-JTTM). Read more
Hamas releases new Shalit footage, audio recording of ‘captive Israeli soldier’
June 8, 2021 by JNS
As part of an interview with a senior Hamas commander aired by Al Jazeera on Sunday, the terror group released new footage of former Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was held captive by Hamas for five years following a cross-border raid in 2006. The interview also featured an audio recording of an unidentified “Israeli soldier” claiming to be in Hamas custody. Read more
Israeli right fumes as police appear to nix Jerusalem flag march
The Israel Police on Monday pulled the permit given to the annual flag parade in Jerusalem, set to take place on Thursday, citing safety concerns and refusing to approve the march’s planned route. Read more
Netanyahu: New Israeli government more dangerous than Oslo, Gaza disengagement
June 8, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized his political rival, Yamina Party leader Naftali Bennett, on Sunday, calling him a “habitual liar” and saying that the government he is forming together with Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid constitutes a threat to Israel’s national security. Read more
UAE becomes first Arab Gulf country to open Holocaust-education exhibit
June 4, 2021 by JNS
In a continuing cultural relationship with Israel and the United Arab Emirates as part of the Abraham Accords, a museum in the United Arab Emirates debuted an exhibition about the Holocaust that also aims to raise awareness about antisemitism amid an increase in hate crimes against Jews worldwide. Read more
UNRWA Gaza chief to take leave of absence amid uproar over Israeli airstrike remarks
June 4, 2021 by JNS
The Gaza director of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) will be taking a “long leave of absence,” a spokesman for the agency said on Wednesday, according to Hebrew media reports. Read more
Gantz meets with Biden officials as US lawmakers encourage Iron Dome replenishment
June 4, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz arrived in Washington on Wednesday as part of his two-day trip to shore up support for Israel’s security and request $1 billion to help Israel replenish its Iron Dome interceptor rockets. Read more
