Israel News
Right-wing, ultra-Orthodox parties accused of plotting ‘takeover’ at World Zionist Congress
World Zionist Congress scheduled to vote on agreement that would strip non-Orthodox movements and center-left parties of positions of power.
Israeli kibbutz changes its name to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg
When I was studying Hebrew and working at Kibbutz Ramat Hashofet, back in 1977, I was always a little envious of the volunteers down the road at Kibbutz Ein Hashofet, southeast of Haifa.
From camel milk cosmetics to AI: Israelis jump at UAE and Bahrain opportunities
Israelis jump at UAE and Bahrain business opportunities
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Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue will be closed for the High Holidays for the first time
Even with Israel’s upcoming lockdown rules in effect, “there is still a risk” of spreading the coronavirus in person, the synagogue said.
Saudi Arabia: No normalization with Israel until peace with Palestinians
The conversation comes on the heels of the U.S.-brokered normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Kushner: 100% sure all Arab countries will normalize ties with Israel
Meanwhile, an Israeli paper reported that Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the Emirates two years ago to meet with its leader.
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Think tank failed to disclose six-figure grant from Israeli government
The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy weighs in on when criticising Israel is antisemitic. They took money from Israel itself.
Israel approved grant to Tennessee anti-Muslim ‘hate group’
Laurie Cardoza-Moore said that 30% of Muslims are terrorists and that Barack Obama caused tornados. Israel’s government approved paying her $40,000.
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U.S. pro-Israel groups failed to disclose grants from Israeli government
American groups that take grants from foreign governments must disclose them to the Department of Justice. But many pro-Israel groups did not do so.
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Jewish man, 39, killed in Palestinian stabbing attack in Tel Aviv suburb
The attack by an assailant who had a work permit that allowed him to be in Israel may have been nationalistically motivated.
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