Police thwart weapons smuggling worth millions from Lebanon to Israel
July 11, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A police Special Forces unit thwarted the smuggling of 43 weapons from Lebanon into Israel, the largest weapons smuggling attempt in recent years, worth about NIS 2,700,000 (A$1.1m), the police stated Saturday night. Read more
Jonathan Coleman, a good friend of Jewish House
July 11, 2021 by Henry Benjamin
Sydney’s Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel is personally saddened by the news of the death of TV star Jonathan Coleman. Read more
US suspends Abraham Fund; UAE urges Israel not to cancel pipeline
The Biden administration has suspended the Abraham Fund, which was established with the signing of the Abraham Accords in the fall of 2020, U.S. and Israeli sources told the business daily Globes. Read more
For the first time in two weeks, Israeli dies of COVID-19
July 9, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
An 86-year-old Israeli man, a resident of Kiryat Bialik in the north, hospitalized a week ago in a critical condition with Coronavirus (COVID-19), died Wednesday night at Rambam Hospital in Haifa. Read more
Harsh Israeli criticism over US’ condemnation of IDF’s demolition of terrorist’s home
July 9, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli lawmakers had harsh words for the US Embassy in Jerusalem after it condemned the IDF’s demolition of the home of terrorist Muntasar Shalabi, who murdered Israeli yeshiva student Yehuda Guetta in Samara at the beginning of May. Read more
US Congress approves budget for reopening of Consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem
July 9, 2021 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
The US Congress’ Budget Committee approved the budget for the implementation of the Biden administration’s plan to reopen the US Consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem. Read more
US criticizes Israel over ‘punitive’ demolition of terror suspect’s home
July 9, 2021 by JNS
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem censured Israel on Thursday for demolishing an accused terrorist’s home earlier in the day. Read more
Israel sends Nepal vital supplies to fight COVID-19 pandemic
July 9, 2021 by JNS
Israel on Wednesday sent Nepal supplies meant to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic battering its population. The South Asian nation has recorded more than 650,000 cases of the virus so far, almost 9,300 deaths. Read more
Israeli President Isaac Herzog carries on a family tradition
Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s path was paved by the generations that came before him…writes Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau. Read more
Palestinian Authority introduces new way for terrorists, families to get cash
July 9, 2021 by JNS
The Palestinian Authority has announced a new mechanism for disbursing payments to terrorists and their families by using ATMs at P.A. post offices, according to a report by MEMRI. Read more
Queen Elizabeth to Israeli: ‘Invest in Human Connections’
July 9, 2021 by TPS-IL
Queen Elizabeth had special words of wisdom for an Israeli man who asked her for advice on life. Read more
Issac Herzog sworn in as Israel’s 11th president
July 8, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Isaac Herzog, Israel’s 11th president succeeding Reuven Rivlin entered office yesterday and pledged allegiance in the Knesset Plenum in a special ceremony, attended by all members of the Knesset. Read more
Anti-Israel activists accuse IDF of exploiting disaster in Surfside
Anti-Israel activists took to social media to accuse the Israel Defence Forces of exploiting the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida. Read more
The ORAH Fund tops $1.62 million
July 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The ORAH Fund has announced its latest and largest round of donations to date, totalling $430,075 for the six months to 30 June 2021. Read more
For the first time, UN recognizes antisemitic terrorism, condemns it
July 8, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s mission to the United Nations (UN) marked an achievement for the Jewish state this week when the UN adopted a Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy that unequivocally condemns the terrorist organizations’ use of civilians as human shields. Read more
World Bank: $485million needed for short-term recovery of Gaza Strip
The 11 days of Hamas attacks on Israel and Operation Guardian of the Walls in May resulted in damage and losses in the Gaza Strip costing up to $380 million in physical damage and $190 million in economic losses, a Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) conducted by the World Bank Group, United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) shows. Read more
EXPOSED: President Rivlin roamed Israel freely in disguise with Shin Bet
July 7, 2021 by TPS-IL
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin roamed around Israel freely and in disguise together with Shin Bet agents, the security agency revealed today, hours before Rivlin ended his seven-year tenure and to be succeeded by Isaac Herzog. Read more
MK David Bitan indicted for bribery, corruption
July 7, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Member of Knesset (MK) David Bitan, of the Likud party, was indicted on Tuesday on suspicion of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust he allegedly committed during his tenure as a council member in the Rishon Lezion municipality and as a Member of Knesset. Read more
Israel extends stay of IDF delegation in Miami by week
July 7, 2021 by TPS-IL
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has approved the prolonged stay of the IDF Home Front Command Delegation operating as part of the recovery mission at the disaster site at Surfside, Florida. Read more
Tzvi Ainsworth, 68, and Itty Ainsworth, 66: Devoted parents and Chabad community pillars
Modest and dignified, Tzvi and Itty Ainsworth were beloved by all who knew them and were noted for their generous hospitality and devotion towards helping others in need. Read more
Bennett’s coalition suffers set back after major motion voted down
July 6, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s coalition suffered a significant defeat Tuesday morning when a motion it put forward and fought for to extend a provision order pertaining to citizenship for Arabs failed to garner the proper support. Read more
Israel’s Ministry of Health: Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine drops to 64% in month
July 6, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Pfizer-developed Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine’s ability to protect against the Delta (Indian) variant is significantly lower than initially thought, the Ministry of Health announced. Read more
Israeli Arab accuses Tlaib, Omar of ‘brainwashing against Israel’
July 6, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Yoseph Haddad, an Israeli Arab social activist, accused Congresswomen Rashida Talib and Ilhan Omar of “brainwashing against Israel,” incitement that results in anti-Israel resolutions such as the one recently passed by the prestigious Yale College Council (YCC). Read more
Hamas demands to add its members to list of families supported by Qatari grants
July 6, 2021 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
The Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper, which has good sources in Hamas, reported Monday that Egypt is asking Hamas to wait for Israel’s response regarding the demands of terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip put forward regarding a possible prisoner exchange deal and parameters for the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip. Read more
President-elect Isaac Herzog bids farewell to Jewish Agency colleagues and participants
July 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Number of Daily COVID-19 Cases in Israel doubles in a week
July 6, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The number of new daily Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Israel has more than doubled in a week, from 145 cases recorded a week ago to 345 cases recorded on Monday. Read more
Rivlin: “I learned that without the ability to listen – there is no ability to learn. Without the ability to learn – there is no ability to repair.”
July 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The bust of Israel’s tenth president, Reuven Rivlin, has been installed in the Avenue of the Presidents in the gardens of Beit HaNasi ahead of the end of his term of office this week. Read more
Israel launches probe into Mount Meron disaster
July 6, 2021 by JNS
The state commission of inquiry into the April 30 Mount Meron tragedy, which saw 45 people killed and 150 injured in a stampede during the Lag B’Omer festival at the site, began its work on Sunday. Read more
In first phone call, Bennett thanks Putin for Russia’s role in ‘regional stability’
July 6, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for the role that his country is playing in maintaining regional stability, his office said in a statement. Read more
JCCV appalled by online auction
July 5, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has reacted strongly to a report in the Herald Sun of an antique shop in the Melbourne suburb of Mt Evelyn offering Nazi memorabilia. Read more
