The Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian, informed Palestinian Authority senior officials of a rise in the number of Palestinians eligible to work in Israel, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday. [JNS.org]
Israel Issues Thousands More Work Permits for Palestinians Read More »
Middle East
Following the floods that recently devastated communities in Western Germany, the Israeli NGO IsraAID sent out a response team to help with relief distribution, clean-up efforts and psychological first aid. [JNS/Israel21C]
Israelis Aid German Flood Victims Read More »
International, Middle East
It’s a well-worn political observation that “it took a Nixon to go to China,” meaning because President Richard M. Nixon was identified as a staunch conservative, he was trusted to go to mainland China and open a dialogue with that nation’s communist rulers, a dialogue that led to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two adversary countries. [Donald H. Harrison]
Former Israel ‘Hawk’ Tells of His Transformation to a ‘Dove’ Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Middle East
Two “important”questions being asked are, does Israel even have a right to exist and is Israel an apartheid state. Both have consequences for Jews in Israel, as well as for Jews in the Diaspora, whether they realize it or not. [Steve Kramer]
In Response to BDS and Apartheid Accusations Against Israell Read More »
International, Middle East, Steve Kramer, USA
Winston Churchill once wrote, “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to go.” I thought of those words recently after watching Upheaval, a new documentary film produced by the Hidden Light Institute in Denver about the life of Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. Begin’s public life ended almost three decades ago, but this film offers insights and lessons in leadership, civility, anti-Semitism and Israel that are surprisingly relevant today. [Joseph Lieberman]
Joe Lieberman: Lessons Learned from Menachem Begin’s Life Read More »
Jewish History, Middle East, USA
Israeli paratroopers have described being deeply moved last week by their experience in a commemorative expedition in Slovenia, held to honor the memory of Hannah Senesh (Szenes) and other Jewish paratroopers who parachuted into the same area of Europe during World War II. [JNS]
Israeli Paratroopers Honor Hannah Senesh With Centennial Jump Read More »
International, Jewish History, Middle East
Published by The Bangkok Post JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz will meet his French counterpart in Paris this week for talks that will include an “update” on the Pegasus spyware scandal, his office said Tuesday. A ministry statement said Gantz will leave Wednesday for talks with French Defence Minister Florence Parly on topics including
Israel minister to discuss Pegasus scandal in France visit Read More »
Middle East
Eleven Bnei Menashe couples who immigrated to Israel from northeastern India were remarried in a group ceremony at Shavei Israel’s absorption center near Netanya after completing their formal conversion to Judaism by the Chief Rabbinate. [JNS]
11 Couples From India Re-Marry in Israel Read More »
International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised Judeo-Christian values Sunday at a “We Are Israel” rally that drew at least 1,000 supporters and more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters. The event also attracted a handful of members of fringe groups who tussled with each other, one described as part of the antifa movement; two others as right-wing, self-described “patriot” organizations. At some point, someone sprayed pepper spray, prompting the pro-Palestinian demonstrators to turn back their march. [Compiled from news sources]
Judeo-Christian Unity Praised at ‘We Are Israel’ Rally Read More »
Middle East, San Diego County, USA
According to some government ministers, it’s time to close ourselves off from the world. Airplanes and airports are obvious places for Coronavirus to pass from one to another. Vaccinations help, and moderate the seriousness of the disease. But they do not prevent spread. [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]
Israel Weighs New Anti-COVID Travel Restrictions Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Travel and Food
In the July 25, 2001 1 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
–Very Good news for 4 Israeli Covid-19 vaccines and treatments.
I–srael signs major cybersecurity agreement with Morocco.
–An Israeli startup converts food waste into useful bioplastics.
–Netflix buys a new Israeli series and Iranians will be able to watch Fauda.
–Five more gold medals for top Israeli gymnast.
–Israeli parachutists mark centenary of the birth of Hanna Szenes.
[Michael Ordman]
Good News from Israel (July 25, 2021) Read More »
Business & Finance, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Michael Ordman, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, The World We Share, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA
The Hands of Choice, a memorial like none that has ever existed in Jewish history was installed last week in Safed, Israel. In over 3,500 years of Jewish history, no memorial has ever been created to honor Jews who chose to save Jews, even if it may have cost their own lives. [Jerry Klinger]
Jews Who Saved Other Jews Memorialized Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts
By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Hady Amr, the Biden administration’s envoy to Israel and the Palestinians, went on a mission to help Palestinians. He asked Israel to take steps to alleviate “Palestinian suffering” and help the Palestinian economy. What he really meant was to help Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian
Why Are We Bailing Out the Palestinians? Read More »
Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA
TEL AVIV (Press Release) — A new Tel Aviv University study found that, like humans, bats living in Tel Aviv enjoy the wide variety and abundance of food that the city has to offer, in contrast to rural bats living in Beit Guvrin, who are content eating only one type of food. The study was
Bats enjoy the Tel Aviv lifestyle, study finds Read More »
Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education