Israeli teen, father stabbed during visit to Qalqilya-area dentist
September 9, 2019 by JNS
An Israeli teenager was seriously injured on Saturday morning when he was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant during a visit with his father to a dentist near the Palestinian city of Qalqilya in Samaria. Read more
Rabbi on ground in battered Bahamas organizes supplies, volunteers for relief efforts
September 8, 2019 by JNS
As Hurricane Dorian was unleashing its unimaginable devastation on the Bahamas earlier this week, Rabbi Sholom and Sheera Bluming, co-directors of Chabad of the Bahamas, hunkered down in the capital city of Nassau, making phone calls to residents, galvanizing the community, coordinating with government aid officials and rallying volunteers during their country’s time of need. Read more
Early election votes by Israeli diplomats, emissaries abroad show drop in turnout
September 8, 2019 by JNS
Early voting for Israeli diplomats and emissaries around the world in Israel’s second round of elections this year ended on Friday with a low turnout compared to the results in April. Read more
After opposition, Netanyahu acknowledges possible Trump-Rouhani meeting
September 8, 2019 by JNS
After expressing initial opposition, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the possibility of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this month at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Read more
Trump open to meeting with Iran’s president at upcoming UN General Assembly
September 6, 2019 by JNS
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that he was open to meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this month at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Read more
Netanyahu once again vows to annex settlements in Judea and Samaria
September 2, 2019 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on Sunday his earlier pledge to annex all the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Read more
Republic of Nauru recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Australia’s neighbour The Republic of Nauru has formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Read more
UN secretary general intends to raise Hadar Goldin issue in sideline meetings
August 29, 2019 by JNS
The parents of Israel Defense Forces’ soldier Hadar Goldin, whose remains have been held captive by Hamas since “Operation Protective Edge” in 2014, met on Thursday with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres at the world body’s headquarters in New York to press for escalated international efforts in securing their son’s return. Read more
Father of murdered Israeli teen to be discharged from hospital, says ‘we are strong’
August 29, 2019 by JNS
Rabbi Eitan Shnerb, 46, the father Rina Shnerb, who was killed in a bomb attack last week in Judea and Samaria, is set to be released from Jerusalem’s Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. Read more
Hamas praises ‘heroic’ bombers who killed Israeli teenager near hiking spot
August 25, 2019 by JNS
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh praised the “heroic” perpetrators of the bombing that killed an Israeli teenage girl, while seriously injuring her father and brother in the West Bank on Friday. Read more
Thirty-eight former students sue Yeshiva University over alleged sex abuse
August 25, 2019 by JNS
With a New York law, the Child Victims Act, taking effect last week that modified the state’s statute of limitations surrounding sexual abuse, 38 former students have sued Yeshiva University, alleging they were sexually abused by three rabbis and other school staff from the mid-1950s until 1986. Read more
Amazon launches Hebrew website for sellers
August 22, 2019 by JNS
Amazon officially announced the opening of a Hebrew website for vendors and is pushing for Israeli companies to join the service. Read more
After being granted entry by Israel to visit grandmother, Tlaib cancels West Bank trip
August 18, 2019 by JNS
After rejecting entry to Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and fellow congresswoman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Thursday due to their support for the anti-Israel BDS movement, Israel’s Interior Minister, Aryeh Deri suddenly approved on Friday a request by Tlaib to visit her elderly grandmother in the West Bank on humanitarian grounds. Read more
Israeli officials prepare for possible visit by Omar, Tlaib to Temple Mount
August 15, 2019 by JNS
Israeli security officials are holding discussions in preparation for the possible visit by Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem during a planned trip to Israel and the disputed territories. Read more
In first-ever review, UN racism panel presses Palestinians on fomenting antisemitism
August 15, 2019 by JNS
The United Nations’s anti-racism committee began a mandatory two-day review on Tuesday of the policies and practices of the Palestinian Authority. Read more
IDF forces apprehend Palestinian man connected to Israeli teen stabbing death
August 11, 2019 by JNS
Israeli security forces reportedly apprehended a Palestinian man on Friday in connection with the stabbing death in the West Bank of 19-year-old Israeli yeshivah student and Israel Defense Forces’ recruit Dvir Sorek. Read more
Proposed UK Holocaust memorial likely to be rejected following complaints
A proposed Holocaust memorial next to the United Kingdom Parliament is likely to be rejected amid complaints from locals, and conservation and environmental groups. Read more
Palestinian hero and family granted Israeli residency for helping terror-attack victims
August 8, 2019 by JNS
The man, who cannot be named due to concerns for his safety, lost his job and faced death threats after coming to the rescue of Israeli children wounded in a 2016 terrorist attack. Read more
Last batch of Brod and Kafka papers return to Israel after decades in Swiss vault
August 8, 2019 by JNS
The final batch of personal papers belonging to Max Brod,—one of Czech writer Franz Kafka’s closest confidants—was transferred to the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem on Wednesday after decades of legal battles to complete the archive of Brod’s literary estate. Read more
Corbyn blasted for speaking at 2009 protest likening Israel to Nazi Germany
British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is at the centre of yet another antisemitism row after recently surfaced photos show him attending an anti-Israel rally where Israel was compared to Nazism. Read more
Just under 60,000 attend Jennifer Lopez’s first concert in Israel
August 4, 2019 by JNS
Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park was packed on Thursday night with nearly 60,000 people gathered to watch pop icon Jennifer Lopez, aka “J.Lo,” give her first concert in Israel. Read more
Jewish Agency chair Herzog visits volunteers helping children in South Africa
August 4, 2019 by JNS
Jewish Agency for Israel chair Isaac Herzog visited Durban, South Africa, on Thursday, meeting with visiting agency volunteers who are assisting disadvantaged people as part of tikkun olam initiatives to “repair the world.” Read more
Lionel Richie blocks CodePink after attacked for upcoming Israel concert
August 4, 2019 by JNS
Music icon Lionel Richie snubbed the women’s anti-war group CodePink after the organization, which is active in the anti-Israel boycott campaign, launched a petition urging the singer to cancel his upcoming show in Israel. Read more
Watchdog: Record high antisemitism in UK recorded for first six months of 2019
August 2, 2019 by JNS
During the first six months of 2019, the highest number of antisemitic incidents to date was recorded in the United Kingdom in comparison to the same period in previous years, according to a new report published on Thursday by the Community Security Trust (CST). Read more
Shurat HaDin NGO asks court to block Rep. Omar from entering Israel
August 2, 2019 by JNS
Israeli NGO Shurat HaDin filed a petition to an Israeli court this week seeking to block Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from visiting the country. Read more
New memoir by friend of Dylan’s reveals details about musician’s Jewish roots
A new memoir written by Bob Dylan’s best friend gives readers a glimpse into parts of the music icon’s Jewish side that have previously fallen under the radar. Read more
Israel welcomes Jennifer Lopez ahead of Tel Aviv show
August 1, 2019 by JNS
American singer, actress and celebrity Jennifer Lopez landed at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Wednesday ahead of her Thursday night concert in Tel Aviv as part of her “It’s My Party” 50th birthday tour. Read more
Florida synagogue receives package with antisemitic and threatening content
July 31, 2019 by JNS
A package containing antisemitic and threatening content was received at the Young Israel of Bal Harbour in Southeast Florida on Monday. Read more
Israeli researchers create MRI technique to predict diseases, start treatment sooner
July 31, 2019 by JNS
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a way to transform a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine into a device that can record changes in the biological makeup of brain tissue and help doctors determine earlier onset of diseases such as Alzheimer’s in order to begin treatment. Read more
Switzerland suspends funding to UNRWA amid reports of misconduct
July 31, 2019 by JNS
Switzerland announced on Tuesday that it has suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the U.N. agency geared to assist Palestinians, amid an internal report of sexual misconduct, discrimination and ethics violations. Read more
