Middle East

Israel’s UN Ambassador Turns to Food Tech to Win Hearts, Minds, and Stomachs

By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) Israel is sick and tired of the way it is treated by the United Nations. And so, it’s going to make member states an offer they can’t refuse. Food. It sounds a bit silly on the surface, but food insecurity in a deadly serious and growing problem. That’s why Israeli Ambassador

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International, Middle East, Travel and Food

Lebanese Elections Take Away Hezbollah’s Majority From Parliament

Published by DPA The pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement and it allies lost their majority in the Lebanese parliament in weekend legislative elections, as opposition groups and rival political factions scored gains, according to official results on Tuesday. The elections, which came while the country is suffering from its worst economic crisis, dealt a blow to Hezbollah

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Hundreds Celebrate Israel’s 74th Birthday at House of Israel, Hosted by Jewish Federation

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — People from across San Diego joined together this weekend at the “Celebrate Israel San Diego” festival, highlighting Israel’s diversity, culture, heritage and people on its 74th birthday.  The festival, held by Jewish Federation of San Diego County in partnership with House of Israel, celebrated the theme of Israel’s human tapestry,

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Middle East, San Diego County

Stan Andrews: A Foolish Hero?

Some will call Stan Andrews a hero because he fought and gave his life for Israel during that country’s War of Independence.  Others will call him a fool because he lusted after combat with the same recklessness that he pursued and casually bedded women. The truth lies somewhere in between the two assessments.  Through meticulous research, the authors pieced together a complex portrait of a young man who was an accomplished writer, portraitist, and pilot.  [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Middle East, USA

Shireen Abu Akleh Death Shows Israel’s Marginal Place Amidst Animosity

By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D   JERUSALEM — Shireen Abu Akleh was a journalist associated with Al Jazeera, who was shot to death during a confrontation between Palestinian and Israeli forces near Jenin last week. She then became the centerpiece of a media and political obsession involving both communities. Who shot her? And was her death

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Opinion

Arab Leaders So Sure — Yet So Secretive – About Cause of Al Jazeera Reporter’s Death

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Amid the varied dissections of Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, the Palestinian Authority was consistent. To paraphrase Israeli diplomat Abba Eban, they did not miss an opportunity to miss the opportunity to sound credible. The authority’s opportunity was to allow Israeli officials to inspect the bullet that killed the veteran

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Bruce Ticker, Middle East, Opinion

What is Known and Unknown About Death of Al Jazeera Journalist in Jenin

By Yaakov Lappin (JNS) The Israel Defense Forces’ investigation into the tragic death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Wednesday in Jenin is ongoing, and no final determination has yet been made over where the shot came from that struck Akleh. While the identity of the shooter remains a question mark at this

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Middle East

Traveling Around Israel in the Run-Up to Israel’s Independence Day

By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Israel recently commemorated its 74th year of independence, preceded by the memorial day for military and terrorist casualties. To celebrate Israel’s birthday, which follows Passover by two weeks, we visited a number of places around our small country. All of these jaunts were a half-day or more, with

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Middle East, Opinion, Steve Kramer, Travel and Food

Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day

By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D JERUSALEM — Israel’s passions come to the fore during the 48 hours of Memorial Day and then Independence Day. Sadness, sacrifice, and joy. Along with considerable dispute as to how the sentiments should be marked. Memorial Day, last Wednesday, commemorated  24,068 persons who lost their lives while in the military and

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Opinion

Hollywood Star Noa Tishby to Headline Jewish National Fund-USA’s Love of Israel Brunch

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The land of Israel is “the most misunderstood country on earth,” according to Israeli actress, producer, author, and activist, Noa Tishby, who was recently named the Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism & the Delegitimization of Israel by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On Sunday, August 28, 2022, Tishby will

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Middle East, San Diego County, USA

Terror Attack in Elad on Yom Ha’atzmaut: 3 Murdered, 4 Seriously Wounded

(JNS) Security forces are searching for the attackers who killed three Israelis and injured at least four people, two critically, in the central Israeli city of Elad, not far from Petach Tikvah. The attack on Thursday night came as celebrations for Yom Ha’aztmaut, Israel Independence Day, were winding down. “Unfortunately, three people who we performed

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