Team Israel Moves to Round 2 in World Baseball Classic [video]

Israel defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in its final game of the first round this week.

China Report Slams US Human Rights Violations, Anti-Semitism

The report cites President Trump's derogatory remarks against Muslims and Mexican immigrants, which won the enthusiastic endorsement of white supremacists harboring anti-Semitic, Racist and anti-Muslim ideologies.

PM Netanyahu to Insist in Putin Meeting Thursday: Golan Heights Off Limits in Syrian...

'Victory over the terrorism of ISIS cannot lead to an upsurge in terrorism by Iran and its proxies. We will not exchange terrorism for terrorism.'

UN Envoy Nikki Haley: Let’s Get Iran and their Proxies Out of Syria

Haley would not comment on the issue of forcing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down. Assad enjoys heavy support from Russia, Iran, and Iran's proxy Hezbollah.

Anti-Semitic Threats Against US, Canadian JCCs Continue

"We insist that all relevant federal agencies, including your own, apply all the resources available to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators... to justice."

Swiss Government to De-Fund BDS in Israel, Palestinian Authority

Swiss lawmakers send about one million Swiss francs each year to an anti-Israel umbrella organization in Ramallah.

President Rivlin Asking Boris Johnson to Send the Queen Over

It's doubtful the Royals would set foot on Jerusalem's soil any time soon, especially not on the anniversary of their country's promise to establish a homeland for the Jews.

Russian B-List Leaders Meet MK Herzog in Moscow to Discuss Syria, PA

Herzog planned to 'reiterate Israel's demand to prevent at all cost transferring to Hezbollah weapons that had been provided to Syria, as well as to prevent Hezbollah from acquiring positions in the Syrian Golan heights.'

Building Bridges with a Net

Mamanet is based on cachibol – as in catch-a-ball – and resembles the 'catching' version of volleyball known to some as netball or newcome.

Report: F-35A Fighter Jets Can’t Fly Safely in Thunderstorms, Lightning

Two Australian F-35A stealth fighter jets are unable to fly safely in thunder and lightning, according to the Royal Australian Air Force.

US Secy of State Tillerson Explains Trump’s New Counter Terrorism Executive Order

"This order is part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate vulnerabilities that radical Islamist terrorists can and will exploit for destructive ends."

Netanyahu Plans New Divisions for China, India in Foreign Affairs

Netanyahu told Israeli envoys the largest markets are found in Asia. The PM says he plans to expand Israel's ties with India and China.

Israel Beats S. Korea in First Game of 2017 World Baseball Classic

Israel won the first game of the World Baseball Classic in Seoul in the tenth inning.

5th on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index Mark Zuckerberg Richest Living Jew

Philanthropist kingmaker casino magnate Sheldon Adelson ranks 24th on Bloomberg's list, with $28.4 billion.

Merkel Protests Erdogan’s Comparing Germany to Nazi Germany

'There is absolutely no reason to allow ourselves to be reproached over this,' a German government spokesman said.

Kremlin: Putin, Netanyahu to Discuss Israel-PA Peace Deal in Moscow

The two leaders 'are also expected to discuss key aspects of the Palestinian-Israeli settlement.'

This Week in Japan: Two Investor Conferences on Israeli Innovation

Japan is an important trade partner for Israel. In 2015, Israeli exports to Japan reached close to $770 million, with imports from Japan to Israel reaching $1.3 billion.

Dutch Watchdog Organization on Anti-Semitism Urges Rotterdam to Cancel Hamas Conference

The Dutch national security agency said the Rotterdam mayor had not, as he claimed, been in touch about the Hamas conference.

Putin-Netanyahu to Meet in Moscow Thursday

'Iran is trying to establish itself permanently in Syria, with a military presence on the ground and at sea, and also a gradual attempt to open a front against us on the Golan Heights.'

Reports: Tony Blair Met with Kushner on Becoming Trump’s Mid-East Advisor

In May 2008, Blair announced a new plan for peace and based mostly on the Peace Valley plan, an effort to promote economic cooperation among Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority.

Lost 400-Year-Old Autobiography of Jewish Governor Returned to Mexico

In addition to his political career, Luis de Carvajal y de la Cueva was probably a slave trader, and the first Spanish person to cross the lower Rio Grande into Texas from Mexico.

Gustav Metzger, Father of Auto-Destructive Art, Dead at 90

The Who's Pete Townshend who studied under Metzger claimed the latter's teachings had inspired him to destroy guitars onstage at the conclusion of his band's concerts.

Muslim Teen Gets 7 Years for Attacking Jewish Teacher in France

After the attack, the head of the Jewish community in Marseille was widely criticized for telling Jews in his city not to display their yarmulkes in public.

Brussels on Level 3 Alert, Terror Attack Foiled Near Ancient City Gate

Sainte Gilles Mayor Charles Picque said the driver was a "radicalized man." He was detained after police found the gas canisters in his car.

Croatian Government to Investigate Country’s Pro-Nazi History

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said he would like the commission to recommend how to educate children about human rights violations under totalitarian regimes.

Report: Obama Staff Collected Last-Minute Intelligence on Trump’s Russian Ties

The British and the Dutch, according to former anonymous American officials speaking to the Times, provided information on meetings between President Vladimir Putin's and Trump's associates in European cities.

Netanyahu Meets with Indian National Security Adviser

The meeting was in preparation for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel this summer.

Israeli Art Exhibit, Highlighting Refugee Crisis, Open at UN Delegate’s Entrance

The exhibit draws attention to the refugee crisis and features works of welded iron superimposed over Reuter’s photographs of refugees.

Report: 80.59 Carat ‘Star of Viluysk’ Sold During Israel’s International Diamond Week

Recently, Russian mining giant Alrosa and the Israel Diamond Exchange signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at increasing cooperation between the two organizations.

ISA: Israeli Convert to Islam Indicted on ISIS Ties

The ISA views the departure of Israelis to Syria and Iraq as a very dangerous phenomenon.

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