Israel News
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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Despite criticism, Mike Pompeo spoke at the RNC from Israel
“Pompeo speaking from Jerusalem breaks multiple traditions and norms,” a former senior diplomat in the Obama administration argued.
20Can diaspora Jews visit Israel during the COVID-19 crisis?
The country has worked to loosen some restrictions while preserving others, creating a patchwork of policies that have left Jews worldwide confused.