Middle East

Turkey lifts ban on German lawmakers visiting troops at Incirlik base

Berlin (dpa) – The Turkish government has lifted a ban on German lawmakers visiting Bundeswehr troops stationed at the strategic Incirlik airbase in the country’s south-east, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Thursday. The ban on Bundestag lawmakers visiting the base, from which Germany is supporting a US-led military coalition against the extremist Islamic State […]

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International, Middle East

Republicans demand to know: Why was Iran payment in cash?

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans are pressuring the Obama administration to answer more questions about a cash payment to Iran, insisting that it was a ransom payment for American prisoners. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas led a chorus of House Republicans in lambasting the administration Thursday at a hearing about the payment. The House Financial Services

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Middle East, USA

Bar mitzvah boy puts gifts toward ambulance purchase

JERUSALEM (Press Release) – In a twist on tradition, a 13-year-old boy has decided to donate all of the presents from his Bar Mitzvah in an effort to share in the dream of his namesake. Yisrael David “Srulie” Beer, the son of United Hatzalah Founder and President Eli Beer, is endeavoring to purchase both a much-needed ambulance

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Jewish History, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Italian fans suspected of making Roman salute during game at Israel

Rome (dpa) – The Italian football federation (FIGC) could face disciplinary action after some fans appear to have made the Roman salute during the national anthems at a World Cup qualifier played Monday at Israel, local media reported Wednesday. The Italian Jewish website moked.it and the Facebook page of the Jewish association Etrog published pictures

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International, Middle East, Sports & Competitions

When Buddha met Abraham

For the first time, a special convention is to take place that will see the meeting of leaders of eastern religions with Jewish leaders, in an attempt to strengthen interfaith relations. The convention, to take place next week, is an initiative of the foreign ministry, in participation with the American Jewish Committee and the World

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International, Middle East

Clinton: ISIS Hopes ‘Allah Delivers America To Trump’

Islamic State is rooting for Republican nominee Donald Trump to win this year’s election, according to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Clinton claimed ISIS has put whatever little support it does have behind Trump because it believes having him in the Oval Office will rally support to the jihadi cause. She pointed to a recent article

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Middle East, USA

Middle East Roundup: September 8, 2016

Israeli energy minister courting top foreign energy firms (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Israel is courting foreign investors ahead of a planned natural gas and oil explorations tender the Energy Ministry plans to issue in November, Israel Hayom learned Wednesday. Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz is currently visiting London, meeting with dozens of energy and financial services

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Middle East

Israel’s settlement policy is self- destructive

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK–Israel’s continued settlement activity—whether retroactively approving ‘unauthorized’ outposts or advancing plans for new units as was recently announced—represents yet another nail in the coffin of the peace process. The settlements have become nothing but Israel’s self-entrapment, threatening its very existence. Prime Minister Netanyahu and his coalition partners, however, are not concerned

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Alon Ben-Meir, Middle East

Rabbi She’ar Yashuv Cohen, ‘scholar and warrior,’ dies at 88

San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name

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Middle East, Obituaries & memorials