Latest Poll: Otzma Yehudit Crosses Threshold, Rightwing Bloc With 60 Seats
"Otzma Yehudit will ensure the rightwing's rule," Ben Gvir concluded.
United Hatzalah Graduates First NREMT Course in Efrat, in Ari Fuld’s Memory
United Hatzalah now has 18 new EMTs in the beautiful rolling hills of Judea.
Yamina, Likud, Frustrated by Otzma Yehudit, Pursue Noam
The Likud campaign's gloves came off in their dealing with Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit, and for the first time Netanyahu's party started calling on rightwing voters to abandon Otzma,
Netanyahu to Trump: Don’t Talk to Iranians, Keep Up the Sanctions
Iran's GDP contracted by 3.9% in 2018, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Iranian economy to shrink by 6% in 2019.
Israeli Teen Wounded in Terror Attack Becomes MDA EMT
Dvir Schnerb was certified to be an MDA EMT on Tuesday, less than two weeks after a terrorist bomb in southern Samaria killed his sister and left him seriously injured.
Patriot Missile Batteries Deployed in Northern Israel Where Few Residential Bomb Shelters Exist
The Israel Buildings Association reports that more than 800,000 civilians in northern Israel have no bomb shelter or safe space in their homes.
Kentucky Governor Signs Anti-BDS Law
Including Kentucky, 26 states have now passed legislation banning state entities from signing contracts with those who cooperate with the BDS campaign against Israel.
Israeli Delegations Abroad Begin to Vote for 22nd Knesset
This year, Israelis will be voting for the first time in the Israeli embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, which opened last April.
West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitoes Detected in Jerusalem
The Health Ministry called on the Jerusalem municipality to take immediate action to prevent the disease from spreading.
Netanyahu Adds Labor, Social Services, to his Portfolios
The additional portfolio brings the prime minister’s list technically to four.
Israeli Leaders Vow to Apply Israeli Sovereignty to Hebron
"It’s time for a visit to the Cave of the Patriarchs to be the easiest, most comfortable, most natural thing.”
South Florida County May Repeal ‘Kosher Tax’ After Complaints by Businesses
The heavily Jewish Broward County has been collecting permit fees for nearly 40 years, but on Sept. 10, commissioners will vote on whether or not to repeal the kosher-license regulations.
80 Groups: SFSU’s Prof. Abdulhadi Still Using School’s Name, Logo, to Spread Anti-Semitism
The groups initially learned that an image with the message “Zionism = Racism” and “Boycott! Divest! Sanction!” had been posted to the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diaspora’s Program (AMED) Facebook page.
New US Sanctions Target Iran’s Space Program
This is the first time the United States is publicly designating Iran’s civilian space agency.
New Mosaic Floor Overlooking the Kinneret Illustrates Miracle of Feeding the Multitude
A colorful mosaic, with dedication inscriptions and descriptions of baskets with loaves and fish, was exposed at the “Burnt Church” in Hippos.
9% Increase in Tourists Entering Israel in August
"August continues the trend of month after record-breaking month for incoming tourism."
De Blasio’s New Hate Crime Chief Says Mayor Is Wrong on Source of Anti-Semitism
“When it happened to me personally, I realized how much it meant to my identity and how much fear it raised,” Lauter told reporters.
Likud Officials: Only Otzma Yehudit Could Deliver Coveted 61 Seats
"Not only am I going all the way, with God's help we will save the rightwing block," Ben Gvir said.
Netanyahu: Hezbollah Precision Missiles ‘Aimed Right at Kiryat Ata’
‘We won’t allow our enemies to arm themselves with precision-guided missiles.’
Brazil Agrees to Allow Israeli Fire & Rescue Experts Help Combat Amazon Fires
Because President Bolsonaro has a close personal relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu Brazil agreed to accept assistance from an 11-member team of Israelis.
NYC Health Dept: Measles Outbreak Has Ended in Jewish Neighborhoods
Two incubation periods since the last reported cases have passed with no reports of new infections, city health officials said.
IsraAid Prepares to Fly to Support Hurricane-Slashed Bahamas
IsraAID’s Emergency Response team will initially distribute urgent relief supplies, offer psychological first aid and deploy water filters to restore access to drinking water.
IDF Unveils Hezbollah’s Precision-Guided Missile Production Complex, Supplied by Iran
However, in recent days Hezbollah operatives have been moving the most sensitive and expensive equipment out of the facility, fearing an Israeli attack on the site.
Report: Iran Building Massive Military Complex in Syria
Satellite imagery shows five newly-built structures to store precision-guided missiles, plus other missile storage structures and various types of buildings.
Israeli-Developed Super Shrimp Will Help Prevent Disease that Affects 250M People
Israeli scientists say they've developed monosex prawns that can serve the triple goal of alleviating poverty, protecting the environment and reducing disease.
FM: We Won’t Let Switzerland Arrest Israelis for ‘War Crimes’
FM Katz: “We will not tolerate doubts about our right to self-defense and threats of the arrest of senior Israeli officials."
‘Palestinian National and Islamic Forces’ Shuts Down US-Organized Local Dialogue Events
The Palestinian National and Islamic Forces “provided a platform for terror organizations to meet and coordinate their terror activities" from 2000-2005 and could do so again.
Iran Refusing to Answer IAEA Questions on Secret Nuclear Facility
Tehran stonewalled on questions regarding its nuclear stockpiles for the first time since IAEA oversight went into effect in 2016, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Iran Oil Tanker Shuts Off Tracker as it Nears Syria
Iranian officials said the cargo was sold, although they did not identify the buyer. Syria historically has taken 1 million barrels of crude oil each month from Tehran.
Report: IPS Facilitates Leaders of Hamas Security Prisoners’ Strategy Meeting
"It's clear who runs the prisons."
