BBC deletes ‘unbalanced and partisan’ videos about Israel, Palestinians from its website
June 3, 2021 by JNS
The BBC has removed a series of controversial videos about Israel and the Palestinians from its website following a complaint from the group UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), the pro-Israel group said on Monday. Read more
Israeli researcher named National Geographic Society ‘Emerging Explorer’
June 2, 2021 by JNS
The National Geographic Society has named University of Haifa professor Dr Aviad Scheinin as one of its “Emerging Explorers” in 2021—one of 15 individuals it described as changing the world “one idea at a time.” Read more
Netanyahu slams Bennett for joining opposition: ‘Scam of the century’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacked Yamina Party chairman Naftali Bennett on Sunday, condemning the right-wing leader’s decision to join with opposition parties in forming a government. Read more
Franz Kafka Collection now accessible online through National Library of Israel
May 31, 2021 by JNS
The National Library of Israel’s Franz Kafka Collection is now online for the first time, following an intensive years’-long process of conservation and restoration work, cataloguing and digitization. Read more
WHO resolution accuses Israel of violating health rights of Palestinians
May 28, 2021 by JNS
The World Health Organization held a special session on Tuesday singling out and passing a resolution against Israel for allegedly violating the health rights of Palestinians. Read more
Israeli media call on Facebook, Twitter to stop incitement against reporters
May 28, 2021 by JNS
The top 14 media outlets in Israel have demanded that Facebook and Twitter take action in curbing the increase in online threats and incitement to violence against journalists, Reuters reported. Read more
UN Human Rights Council approves measure to permanently investigate Israel over war crimes
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) approved a measure on Thursday to permanently investigate Israel for war crimes, while also calling for an embargo against it. Read more
Qatar offers Hamas-ruled Gaza $500 million to rebuild
May 28, 2021 by JNS
Qatar’s foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, announced on Wednesday that the Gulf state would give $500 million to help rebuild the Gaza Strip after an 11-day conflict with Israel. Read more
Report: Hamas leader’s niece receiving medical treatment in Tel Aviv hospital
May 28, 2021 by JNS
The niece of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has reportedly been receiving treatment at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre, Ichilov Hospital for more than a month, according to a report by Channel 12 on Thursday. Read more
Chief rabbi calls out South Africa’s president over Israel ‘apartheid’ allegations
May 27, 2021 by JNS
South Africa’s Sunday Times published an open letter by Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who compared Israel to South Africa under apartheid. Read more
Simon Cowell drops planned appearance as judge on ‘X Factor Israel’
May 27, 2021 by JNS
British media mogul and veteran music producer Simon Cowell has cancelled his planned appearance as a judge on the new season of “The X Factor Israel”. Read more
UNRWA Gaza director backtracks on interview about Israeli war actions
May 27, 2021 by JNS
Gaza director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Matthias Schmale accused NGO UN Watch and the press on Wednesday of “blatantly manipulating” comments he made in an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 two days earlier. Read more
Blinken underscores US role in rebuilding Gaza, talks regional issues with Netanyahu
May 26, 2021 by JNS
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday in Jerusalem on the first leg of a regional tour that will include stops in Ramallah, Jordan and Egypt. Read more
Senior Hamas leader says on British TV: Israel has no right to exist
May 25, 2021 by JNS
Senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar told Britain’s Sky News on Monday that Hamas is open to talking with U.S. President Joe Biden. Read more
Netanyahu names new head of Mossad intelligence agency
May 25, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that David Barnea has been selected to serve as the next director of the Mossad intelligence agency, following outgoing head Yossi Cohen. Read more
Member of Palestinian security forces: ‘We will trample the heads of settlers’
May 23, 2021 by JNS
A member of the Palestinian Security Forces warned Israel in a video that appeared on various Palestinian online outlets on May 18 that it would pay a “very steep price,” according to a report by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). Read more
‘It’s terrifying to be a Jew,’ says woman after threats from pro-Palestinians in London
May 23, 2021 by JNS
A Jewish woman called the British radio station LBC earlier this week and spoke live on air about an antisemitic incident she witnessed in North London on Sunday. Read more
Biden appoints acting ambassador to Israel with ties to 2015 US taxpayer-funded anti-Netanyahu campaign
May 23, 2021 by JNS
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reportedly tapping former Obama administration official Michael Ratney to serve as acting U.S. ambassador to Israel until a new one is picked and confirmed by the Senate. Read more
Group of Jewish Google employees demand CEO sever ties with Israeli business, IDF
A group of Jewish Google employees has demanded that the tech giant express its solidarity with the Palestinians and terminate any contracts with businesses or organizations that “support Israeli violations of Palestinian human rights,” including the Israel Defence Forces. Read more
Johnson says UK won’t let antisemitism ‘take root and grow’ after rise in attacks
May 21, 2021 by JNS
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his concerns on Wednesday regarding the rise in antisemitic incidents in the United Kingdom since the start of the Gaza conflict, Reuters reported. Read more
Israeli embassy in China blasts state TV broadcaster for ‘blatant antisemitism’
The Israeli embassy in Beijing accused China’s state TV broadcaster of “blatant antisemitism” after a presenter promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories while reporting on the U.S. government’s support for Israel. Read more
Ex-British commander, foreign-affairs minister debate meaning behind Hamas actions
May 21, 2021 by JNS
Speaking during a webinar on the ongoing conflict in Israel on Wednesday, former commander of British Forces in Afghanistan Col. Richard Kemp said the Israeli government should be the determiner of when a ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip is appropriate, as the Jewish state has been on the receiving end of more than 4,000 rockets since May 10. His comments came a day before Israel and Hamas announced a ceasefire after 11 days of hostilities…writes Dmitry Shapiro. Read more
KKL-JNF to place portable bomb shelters in Israeli communities near Gaza
To help communities and residents living on the front lines in southern Israel and the Gaza Envelope, which are constantly exposed to rocket and mortar fire, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL–JNF), in coordination with the Israeli Ministry of Defence, will be placing new portable bomb shelters in strategic locations and cities so residents are better protected, and have accessible and immediate protection. Read more
Black Lives Matter expresses solidarity with Palestinians amid Gaza conflict
May 20, 2021 by JNS
The Black Lives Matter movement has expressed solidarity with the Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and terrorist groups based in the Gaza Strip. Read more
Netanyahu to ambassadors including Australia’s: ‘We target our enemies with great precision’
May 20, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized to foreign diplomats that the Israel Defence Forces go to great lengths to target its enemies with great precision and to avoid collateral damage. Read more
Two dead, 184 injured in bleacher collapse at Givat Ze’ev synagogue
May 18, 2021 by JNS
Two people were killed on Sunday evening during prayers at an unfinished synagogue in the town of Givat Ze’ev, near Jerusalem. Read more
European lawmakers: Palestinian terror groups committing ‘double war crimes’
May 14, 2021 by JNS
More than 50 European lawmakers expressed solidarity with Israel while condemning Palestinian terror groups for their rocket fire on Israel and using their own populations as human shields. Read more
IDF begins ‘air and ground’ operations against Gaza to quell ongoing terror attacks
May 14, 2021 by JNS
The Israeli Defence Forces began a heavy bombardment against Palestinian terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip late Thursday evening. Read more
US condemns Gaza rockets as ‘unacceptable escalation,’ supports Israel’s self-defence
May 11, 2021 by JNS
World leaders condemned the ongoing rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel, while also urging calm amid escalating tensions in Jerusalem. Read more
Hamas targets Jerusalem with rocket fire amid escalating tensions
May 11, 2021 by JNS
Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups have launched at least seven rockets towards Jerusalem on Monday evening in a significant escalation of ongoing tensions in the Israeli capital over the last several days. Read more
