Albany Beat – April 26, 2019
Yeshivos Get A Judicial Reprieve
State Supreme Court Judge Christina Ryba handed down a favorable decision for yeshivos last week, protecting the school leadership from...
King Mohammed VI of Morocco Decrees Elections for Representative Bodies from Jewish Communities
The decree came a few days after a visit to Fez by the king, where he launched the construction of the Museum of Jewish Culture.
Fatah Already Rebuilding Demolished Terrorist Home
The family home of 19-year-old murderer Omar Abu Lila was destroyed Tuesday night in the village of a-Zawiya.
Sri Lanka Terrorist’s Pregnant Wife Kills Self, Kids & Police in Suicide Bombing
The death toll in the deadly bombings was significantly revised by authorities on Thursday, from 359 to about 253.
Report: Since 2005 ‘Disengagement’ UNRWA Gazan Dependents Increased by 1.2 Million
Arab families who gain legal entry into Israel to receive medical treatment for their children end up abandoning their children at the Erez crossing to go underground in Israel.
Pew: 51% of Americans Have Unfavorable View of Netanyahu’s Government
73% of Evangelical Protestants have a favorable opinion of Israel’s government, compared with 55% of non-evangelicals.
Iranian FM: Netanyahu, Bolton, Drag Trump into War with Tehran
Zarif added a paranoid note to the interview when he warned that some people could "plot an accident” that would trigger a crisis leading to war.
US Measles Outbreak Worst Since Year 2000, Nearly 400 Confirmed Cases in NYC
Another 61 confirmed cases of measles were reported in New York City just this past week.
Israel, US & Hellenic Naval Forces Conclude 2019 Nobel Dina Drill in Mediterranean Sea
"If a merchant ship is attacked and damaged while entering or leaving an Israeli port, no other merchant ship will go to Israel."
2 Jewish Siblings Killed in Sri Lanka Terror Attack
“The Jewish community is used to counseling mourners who have been affected by terrorists’ bombs. . . "
FDA Approves Israeli Generic Treatment for Opioid Overdose
Since 2016, naxalone has been available without a prescription in the United States as a nasal spray under the brand name Narcan.
Report: Israel’s Rampage Missiles Evaded Russia’s S-300 System in Syria
The missile is 4.5 meters long, weighs 570 kg and is a GPS-controlled precision rocket with a range of 145 kilometers.
Israeli Scientists Say Watching Spiderman Can Help Reduce Fear of Spiders
Screening a seven-second excerpt of a spider scene from Spiderman 2 reduced participants' post-viewing spider phobia by 20 percent.
1,800 Year Old Roman Inscription on Milestone East of the Kinneret Deciphered
Since the road was built many years before the emperor's time, the researchers assume that the name of Maximinus Thrax suggests extensive renovation work that was carried out during his rule.
Kachol Lavan MK Supports Sovereignty, Critical of Netanyahu’s Hesitation
MK Hendel is part of a group of right-wingers picked up by Gantz with the hope of luring Likud voters who have had enough of Netanyahu.
Violent Robbery at Nairobi Chabad House, Rabbi, Wife, Beaten, Injured
The robbers entered Mrs. Notik's bedroom, beat her with a stick to wake her up, threatened her life and demanded money.
Israel Sets New All-Time Record In Using Renewable Energies
Israel has developed some of the world’s most advanced solar energy equipment and enjoys sunshine almost year-round.
Mass Arrests Follow PA Sting Against Hamas Spy Network
Palestinian Authority military intelligence allegedly uncovered a year-long plot by Hamas to infiltrate the P.A. security framework.
Judges Rule Sex-Segregated Pool Schedule Unlawful at Condo in Lakewood, NJ
While they stopped short of ruling that any gender-segregated pool is unlawful, one of them expressed “vehement disapproval of segregation” over the “separate, but equal” policies.
French University Cancels Event with Jewish Philosopher Attacked by Yellow Vests over Fear of...
Reminds you of the joke about the three French homeland security levels of alert: Flee, Surrender, Collaborate.
Haredi Parties Offer Liberman Compromise on IDF Draft law
In addition, the Haredim want to pass a constitutional-level Basic Law: The Value of Torah Study.
IDF Demolishes Home of Terrorist Who Murdered Rabbi Ahiad Ettinger, z’l
The demolition order was signed by IDF Central Command head Major-General Nadav Padan.
Kushner: This Plan is ‘A Little Bit Different From Past Efforts’
"I think the document . . . is a very comprehensive vision for what can be if people are willing to make some hard decisions."
Unconfirmed Reports Claim US-led Air Strikes Target Iranian Forces, Oil Tankers in Syria
U.S. aircraft also reportedly bombed the military airport at the Deir es-Zor air base.
Putin, Kim to Meet Thursday in Vladivostok
The Kremlin says Putin will focus on the deadlock over Pyongyang’s nuclear technology program.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Easter Sunday Massacres in Sri Lanka
The terror group said the bombings came as revenge for last month’s New Zealand mosque massacres.
Lebanon Ready to Draw Maritime Borders with Israel Under UN Supervision
“We are ready to draw Lebanon’s maritime borders and those of the Exclusive Economic Zone using the same procedure that was used to draw the Blue Line."
Next Israeli Government Could Face New Iranian Terrorist Challenges
Iran wishes to keep Israel busy around its borders with proxy threats, on the defensive, and deterred.
Israel to Name New Golan Heights Community for Trump
"All Israelis were deeply moved when President Trump made his historic decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights."
US Owned Mid East Source: Senior Revolutionary Guard Commander Defected to West
Nassiri reportedly entered a US embassy in a Persian Gulf state, bringing along strategic documents and asking for political asylum.