Largest Deal Ever: US Approves Israeli Arrow System Sale to Germany at $3.5 Billion
"Our cooperation with the US government is essential to the system’s development process and to the achievement of this significant agreement. "
US Designates Hezbollah’s ‘Green Without Borders’ a Terrorist Organization
“The United States rejects Hezbollah’s cynical efforts to cloak its destabilizing terrorist activities with false environmentalism.”
Blinken Claims: ‘Significant Oversight’ on Funds Transferred to Iran
The secretary of state claims the monies will be used only for humanitarian purposes; Tehran says otherwise.
First: 215 US, Canada Olim Complete their Aliya Process on the Plane
About a quarter of the Olim on Wednesday’s flight have chosen to volunteer in the IDF.
Robert Malley Secures Teaching Gig at Princeton
The suspended Iran envoy, under investigation for mishandling classified information, is to teach a graduate level course in foreign policy decision making.
Intel Kills $5.4 Billion Purchase of Israeli Tower Semiconductor over US-China Tensions
Intel will pay Tower a termination fee of $353 million.
El Al Announces New Flights between Fort Lauderdale and Tel Aviv
“Another milestone in El Al’s continued growth in Florida,” a company executive stated.
New Jersey Supreme Court: Religious Schools Have Right to ‘Teachers Who Follow Their Faith’
“This decision is a victory for all religious schools in the state of New Jersey, but it is especially important for Orthodox Jews,” stated Eric Rassbach of the nonprofit firm Becket.
Israel’s Energy Minister in Abu Dhabi to Discuss Water-for-Energy Deal with Jordan
“The Abraham Accords are changing the Middle East."
On Maui, Chabad Rabbi Has a ‘Heavy Heart’ But Cites ‘Beautiful Sense of Camaraderie...
“It’s a long road ahead but at times like these we find strength from one another. We’re all one family: not only the Jewish community, but the community at large on Maui.”
Three US Presidential Campaigns Respond to Biden’s Netanyahu Snub
The lack of an invitation to the Oval Office for the Israeli prime minister reflects the “bankruptcy" of the administration’s Israel policy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., told JNS.
Biden Mulls Appointment of Jack Lew as Next Ambassador to Israel
Lew—an observant Jew who served under presidents Clinton and Obama—is the only candidate undergoing a background check.
Princeton Course Includes Book Accusing Israel of Deliberately Maiming PA Arabs
In this course, healing is seen as a process of politicizing personal trauma as part of the atrocities of the Man.
Netanyahu: ‘Understandings’ with Iran without Comprehensive Deal Will Only Fund Terrorism
Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed on Saturday the release of $6 billion belonging to Iran which had been frozen in South Korea under US sanctions.
$6b Ransom to Iran Will Lead to More Terrorism, Hostages
Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, praised the Biden administration's handling of negotiations with Iran over five U.S. prisoners.
Remains Identified of Suspect in 2022 Murder of Orthodox Baltimore Father
Aryeh Wolf, a 25-year-old Orthodox Jewish father from Baltimore was shot and killed on Aug. 10, 2022.
Michigan State Senator Apologizes for Visiting Israel
“Santana’s visit [to Israel] constitutes a slap in the face to the Arab American community who has been supportive and respectful to the Senator.”
Orthodox Jewish Mayor of Surfside, Florida Receives Neo-Nazi Death Threat
Shlomo Danzinger, the mayor of Surfside, Fla., reportedly received a threatening email, after which he and his family went under police protection.
Biden Signs Executive Order Limiting High-Tech Investment in China
The White House said the prohibitions were not intended to separate the US-China interdependent economies, but rather were meant to protect national security goals.
US Raising the Stakes with Iran in Gulf Waters
More than 3,000 US military personnel also arrived this week in the region.
Posh Hotel Suing for Defamation Rich Jewish Kid Who Claims It ‘Denies the Holocaust’
The report is so reminiscent of the stories about disturbed groups of ex-pat Israeli and local Jewish anarchists manhunting Israeli lawmakers.
Rashida Tlaib Spoke at Art Show in Detroit Advocating Israel’s Destruction
The Michigan congresswoman has continued to come under fire for antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric and actions.
Senator Dianne Feinstein Briefly Hospitalized After Falling in San Francisco
All of the senator's scans were clear and she returned home following a brief stay in the hospital.
US Mortgage Rates Soar Above 7 Percent
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage climbed 9 basis points to 6.9 percent in the last week of July, when the Federal Reserve raised its policy rate to the 5.25 to 5.5 percent range.
Looks Like Biden Is Going All In for Israeli-Saudi Pact
Israeli concessions do not a Palestinian State make.
Moody’s Cuts Credit Rating of 10 US Banks, Could Lower Ratings on 6 More
“We continue to expect a mild recession in early 2024 and given the funding strains on the US banking sector, there will likely be a tightening of credit conditions and rising loan losses for US banks.”
Israel to Include US-Gaza Citizens in Visa Waiver Program
The Embassy provided contact information for any dual citizen who is denied entry or who wants to report their travel experience even if they are allowed entry.
Netanyahu to AIPAC-Organized US Democratic Delegation: ‘Hectic Times But Full of Promise’
"The most important thing is to produce a credible military threat to Iran. The other thing is use it. "
MTA Hikes Tolls at NYC Bridges and Tunnels
If you travel on public transportation, you can also expect to pay more with the first fare hike in eight years going into effect on August 20.
MoPOP Erases JK Rowling from Harry Potter Exhibit over ‘Cold & Heartless’ Views on...
“Why? Because she believes in basic biology.”