Israeli journalist harassed by pro-Trump protester outside US Capitol
January 8, 2021 by JNS
An Israeli journalist was harassed by a protester supporting U.S. President Donald Trump outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as a mob surrounded the building—with some breaking into it—seeking to prevent Congress from tallying U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Read more
The lonely mezuzah
January 8, 2021 by Henry Benjamin
1000kms from the nearest synagogue, Birdsville is home for Joseph Szczepina where a mezuzah is proudly displayed on his property. Read more
Jewish and Israel-related groups ‘appalled’ by mob invasion of US Capitol
January 7, 2021 by Jackson Richman - JNS
Jewish and Israel-related groups reacted to the mob invasion of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday by Trump supporters as members of Congress gathered in a joint session on Wednesday to certify U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Read more
Republican congresswoman says at pro-Trump rally, ‘Hitler was right on one thing’
Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.), who was sworn into office on Jan. 3, told a crowd of protesters outside the Capitol on Tuesday that “Hitler was right on one thing.” Read more
Qatari TV host claims Israelis stole from Dubai hotels
January 7, 2021 by JNS
Israeli media picked up a story reported by a Qatari TV host last week, claiming that Israelis had been caught stealing from hotels in the United Arab Emirates. The unverified report was uploaded to YouTube and viewed more than 300,000 times. Read more
Biden to name Merrick Garland as nominee for US attorney general
January 7, 2021 by JNS
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate U.S. Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland as U.S. attorney general, according to media reports on Wednesday. Read more
Ancient Greek inscription discovered by chance near Nitzana in the Negev
January 7, 2021 by J-Wire News Service
Who was Maria, who died on 9 February some 1400 years ago and whose burial stone has now been discovered in Nitzana National Park? Read more
Triguboff Switch Centre hosts the first Quiet Voice program for deaf and hard of hearing members of the Bedouin Community
January 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
16 women have completed the first Quiet Voice program for deaf and hard of hearing members of the Negev Bedouin community. Read more
US imposes new sanctions targeting Iranian metals
January 6, 2021 by JNS
The Trump administration enacted new sanctions on Tuesday targeting Iran’s metals sector. Read more
UNHCR’s blacklist, the ICC and Zionism as racism – these are the 2021 antisemitism trends
January 6, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The focus on Zionism as a supposedly racist and exclusionary political ideology will intensify, the UNHCR’s blacklist is expected to return and the ICC will continue its campaign against Israel, these as the anti-Israel and antisemitic trends for 2021 according to the International Legal Forum (ILF). Read more
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in Israel in January, two months ahead of schedule
January 5, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Moderna-developed Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will arrive in Israel this month, two months ahead of the scheduled delivery in March, the company stated. Read more
WATCH: Arab bandits caught digging illegally in ancient Tekoa
January 5, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Arab bandits digging at the archeological site of Tel Tekoa in Gush Etzion on Thursday were documented by the Shomrim Al Hanetzch (Preserving the Eternal) organization while in action. Read more
France gives US$10 million to pro-BDS Palestinian group
January 5, 2021 by JNS
France’s government has given roughly $10 million to a Palestinian group that supports boycotting Israel, despite the fact that in the country, promoting BDS is illegal. Read more
IDF deploys new female combat intelligence unit to the northern front
For the first time in Israeli history, female combat intelligence soldiers have been deployed to the country’s northern front—currently, its most volatile…reports Hanan Greenwood. Read more
Iran says it has resumed 20 per cent uranium enrichment
January 5, 2021 by JNS
The Iranian government said on Monday that it has resumed enriching uranium to 20 per cent at its underground nuclear facility at Fordow in a further violation of its commitments under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal. Read more
Gulf states reach deal to end blockade against Qatar
January 5, 2021 by JNS
The Gulf states have reached an agreement to end the three-year-old boycott of Qatar, announced Kuwait’s foreign minister on Monday. Read more
Suspect held on the killing of Esther Horgan
January 5, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A 40-yr-old man who has served sentences for terrorist activities has been detained in Israel as a suspect for the brutal fatal attack on Esther Horgan. Read more
Cases of UK COVID-19 variant found across Israel
January 4, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Several cases of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom and which is rapidly spreading around the world were found in Israel. Read more
Israeli woman injured in terror attack in serious condition: suspects arrested
January 4, 2021 by TPS-IL
An Israeli woman who was injured in a rock attack on her car on Sunday is in serious condition after undergoing emergency surgery. Read more
AUJS nets three world awards
January 4, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students has won awards in three categories at the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) Congress for 2020, in individual and group categories. Read more
PA Prime Minister Shtayyeh compares Jesus to suicide bombers
January 4, 2021 by TPS-IL
The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh said that Jesus was “the first Palestinian self-sacrificing fighter” and the one who taught Palestinians “Martyrdom-death,” comparing him to suicide bombers. Read more
Israel delivers Iron Dome system to the U.S. Army
January 3, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israel Missile Defence Organization delivered the second of two Iron Dome Defence System batteries to the U.S. Army over the weekend. Read more
Israel vaccination number 1,000,000
January 3, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein have met the 1,000,000th person in Israel to be vaccinated. Read more
An award for Beverley’s company
January 3, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Beverley Honig’s Greenville Developments has been named Global Startup of the Year in the 17th annual Stevie® Award. Read more
Yitzhak Shamir’s granddaughter joins “New Hope”
January 3, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The granddaughter of former Prime Minister of Israel Yitzhak Shamir has joins the “New Hope” party ahead of this year’s elections. Read more
Israel’s digital diplomacy reached 1 billion people in 2020
January 1, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Foreign Ministry’s digital diplomacy recorded an unprecedented success in 2020 when its social media activities reached over one billion people around the world. Read more
US strategic bombers flown over Gulf in message to Iran
January 1, 2021 by JNS
The United States flew strategic bombers over the Persian Gulf on Wednesday for the second time this month, in what the U.S. Central Command said was a defensive action. Read more
Mount Scopus excels in VCE results
December 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Despite the tremendous challenges of 2020, the graduating class of Mount Scopus has achieved truly excellent VCE results. Read more
Bialik tops the state in the VCE
December 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Melbourne’s Bialik students have achieved First in the State in the Victorian Certificate of Education, the third time over the last five years. Read more
London university refunds Jewish student over ‘toxic antisemitic environment’
A London university has refunded a former Jewish student who left the school over what he said was a “toxic antisemitic environment.” Read more
