Israel to train social media influencers on combatting online antisemitism, anti-Zionism

Israel’s Foreign Ministry launched a new campaign to train a group of Israeli social media influencers on how to respond to anti-Zionism and antisemitism online. Read more

From the NSW police chopper: finding Eli and Hannah

VIDEO: The NSW police helicopter crew finding Eli and Hannah Jones, two Moriah College students who went missing yesterday on a property near Mudgee and who spent the night in a hut they built from moss and twigs. Read more

Breaking the Silence caught falsifying list of supposed IDF ‘victims’ in Gaza

Breaking the Silence, an Israeli organization that claims to report on cases where the IDF has harmed innocent Palestinians, recently posted on Facebook a list of 75 of alleged victims. Read more

Two Moriah students missing near Mudgee located following huge search

Two children reported missing in NSW’s central west after they went for a walk and never came back have been found in bushland by a Polair chopper. Read more

Famous ultra-orthodox author dead in apparent suicide after claims of abuse

Chaim Walder, a famous ultra-orthodox author and influencer, died in an apparent act of suicide on Monday after facing allegations of sexual abuse of minors. Read more

‘BBC’ ranks third, after Iran and Hamas, on Wiesenthal Centre ‘top 10’ antisemitism list

The BBC placed No. 3 on the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s “Global Anti-Semitism Top 10” list for 2021, after Iran and Hamas, the UK Daily Mail reported. Read more

IDF arrests mother of two terrorists involved in fatal Homesh shooting

The mother of two suspected terrorists from the village of Silat Al-Harathiya near Jenin was arrested by the IDF overnight on Monday, according to a report by Army Radio. Read more

Israeli far-right outraged as security forces raze buildings in Homesh

Right-wing lawmakers expressed outrage on Friday after Israeli security forces demolished several buildings—including the local yeshivah—in the Homesh outpost in Samaria. Read more

About 5,000 cranes in Agamon Hula died from avian flu

Raya Soraki, Acting Director-General of the Nature and Parks Authority, has revealed that following the situation assessments and monitoring of bird flu morbidity in the area as of Sunday comprehensive monitoring carried out in the Agamon Hula documented about 5,000 dead cranes in the area. Read more

Israeli hospital launches world’s first study on 4th COVID-19 vaccine

The Sheba Medical Centre launched on Monday a first-of-its-kind study in which a fourth Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will be administered to volunteers to test the effectiveness of the fourth dose. Read more

1 Billion NIS plan to strengthen Israel’s presence in Golan Heights

Israel’s government held a special Cabinet meeting on the Golan Heights on Sunday and approved a NIS 1 billion plan to strengthen Israeli communities and double the population in the area. Read more

City of Jerusalem approves master plan for renewal of Arab neighbourhoods

The local planning and construction committee of the Jerusalem Municipality has given the green light to move forward with a new master plan for the Arab Beit Hanina and Shuafat neighbourhoods in the city. Read more

Aussie-born Israeli gives priceless gifts to African nations

While many Australians are heading to department stores, engaging in online shopping, or trying to purchase that unique gift, Aussie-born Israeli Achi Kuchnir is giving one of the greatest gifts: the gift of time and expertise to some of the poorest communities in Africa. Read more

After terror attack, thousands march to Chomesh, demand return of Israeli presence

Thousands of Israelis from all over the country arrived on Thursday at the community of Chomesh in Samaria after the Shiva mourning week for terror victim Yehuda Dimentman ended. Read more

Ra’am secretary-general: Western Wall, Temple Mount are Muslim

The secretary-general of Israel’s Ra’am (United Arab List) Party on Monday praised “security prisoners” for fighting the “occupation,” asserted that the Temple Mount and Western Wall belong exclusively to Muslims and called for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria to be erased. Read more

Hamas, PA, slam Mansour Abbas for acknowledging Jewish character of Israel

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas slammed comments by Ra’am Party leader Knesset Member Mansour Abbas on Wednesday, after he stated during an interview with Channel 12 that “Israel was born a Jewish state, that was the decision of the people, and the question is not what is the identity of the state — it was born this way and it will remain this way.” Read more

Shas Chairman MK Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain, will resign from Knesset

Member of Knesset Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas party, signed a plea agreement on Thursday according to which he will confess to tax offences, pay NIS 180,000 and resign from the Knesset. Read more

PA source: US demanding that PA avoid ‘difficult’ decisions

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated Wednesday night during his meeting with Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas that the US is committed to a two-state solution, and stressed the importance of joint action between all parties to advance peace and stability in the region. Read more

Religion meets the rink: Orthodox skater to represent Israel at Beijing Olympics

In a true “Cinderella story,” 19-year-old Hailey Kops, a religiously observant athlete from West Orange, N.J., is preparing to take on the world’s finest ice skaters while proudly representing Israel at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Read more

Immigration to Israel surges in 2021 by 30%

New figures from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, The Jewish Agency, and Nefesh B’Nefesh show the highest aliyah from France in four years, a dramatic increase in arrivals from South Africa, and the continued trend of rising aliyah among youth. Read more

Olympic Committee says competitions must be open to all athletes, including Israelis

The International Olympic Committee said sports federations worldwide must make competitions available to athletes from all countries after a championship in Malaysia was cancelled because it banned Israel’s participation. Read more

Ancient treasures recovered from two shipwrecks off Israel’s coast – video content

The Israel Antiquities Authority Marine Archaeology Unit conducted a survey off the coast of Caesarea and recovered treasures from two ancient shipwrecks, including hundreds of silver coins, figurines, and a gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd, a well-known symbol of Jesus in early Christian art. Read more

Head of Yeshiva at Chomesh in Samaria arrested week after deadly terror attack

Rabbi Elishama Cohen, the head of the Yeshiva at Chomesh in Samaria, was arrested on Wednesday by the police on suspicion of violating the Disengagement Law. Read more

USA NSA Sullivan and Israel NSA Hulata: ‘Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program grave threat to the peace and security’

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Israeli National Security Advisor Dr Eyal Hulata have led a meeting in Jerusalem together on Wednesday of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group. The U.S. and Israeli delegations included senior officials from across their respective foreign policy, defence, and intelligence agencies. Read more

Surf Living to make its mark at Maccabiah

“The Israel Life Saving Federation (ILSF) will host the first-ever Surf Life Saving exhibition sports competition to be held at the 21st Maccabiah in Israel in July next year. Read more

An Aussie vice-president for B’Nai B’rith International

Sydney’s James Altman has been elected senior vice president of B’nai B’rith International by the organization’s International Board of Governors during its triennial meeting in Washington. Read more

EU lawmakers blast Facebook for ‘lack of improvement’ in removing antisemitic content

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are calling on Facebook to take “immediate measures” to better combat the proliferation of antisemitic content on its platform. Read more

Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad agree to step up terror attacks against Israel

The Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist groups agreed on a plan to increase cooperation and ramp up terrorist attacks, particularly in Judea and Samaria, during “a lengthy leadership meeting” on Saturday,” according to the Palestine Information Centre. Read more

For the first time, a female officer appointed military secretary to the president

In a historic decision, President Isaac Herzog has appointed Col. N. as the next Military Secretary to the President of the State of Israel and promoted her to the rank of brigadier-general. Read more

Four of Israel’s five major TV production companies commit to auditioning actors with disabilities

Four of Israel’s five major television broadcasting and production companies have signed a new pledge, spearheaded by the Ruderman Family Foundation, to audition actors with disabilities with each new studio production. Read more

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