Interpal Called ‘Fundraiser for Hamas’ in Court Suit
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Political Arguments Mar Rabin Memorial in Israel
(JNS) Israel marked 26 years since the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin as part of a series of memorial events that began on Sunday night and continued through Monday. The date is recognized annually on the 12th of Cheshvan on the Jewish calendar, which this year fell on Oct. 18. Rabin, 73, a
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Middle EastIsrael and Azerbaijan are great allies and partners, who have common interest in region – former Israeli MP
Published by Azer News By Trend Israel and Azerbaijan are great allies and partners, who have common interests in the region, former Vice Speaker of the Knesset of Israel Yechiel Bar told Trend commenting on the provocative statements of the Iranian side regarding friendly relations between Israel and Azerbaijan. “Israel helped Azerbaijan many times militarily
Sweden’s foreign minister in Israel on first visit in 10 years
Published by DPA After a diplomatic ice age lasting years between the countries, Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde was in Israel for an official visit. Sweden’s chief diplomat began by visiting the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem on Monday, having arrived in Israel the previous evening. “A very painful but crucial visit,” Linde wrote
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Middle EastBennett’s Government Stays Afloat; Likud Meanwhile is Divided
It’s a confusing picture. The government has a thin control of the Knesset, and itself ranges from the right to the left. It’s held together by a fear of falling, and the spectre of Bibi hanging on to his title as Leader of the Opposition. Depending on how you count things, Bibi may remain as the strongest Israeli politician. At least, in terms of his popular support. Yet the top ranks of Likud are shaky. [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle EastOpEd: Everyone Would Gain from a Two-State Solution
It takes two to tango but might take more than two to negotiate successfully. 73 years have passed and many direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians took place but still there is no solution to Israeli/Palestinian Arabs’ abnormal situation. [Arkady Mamaysky]
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Arkady Mamaysky, Middle East, USAFlying sushi: Israel readies for delivery drone traffic jams
Published by Relaxnews Drone powerhouse Israel is translating the know-how of air force veterans to the delivery of sushi and ice-cream, as companies tap their expertise to avoid collisions in increasingly crowded skies. On a grassy stretch of a Tel Aviv beachfront, three drones flew above shiny high-rises this week, propellers buzzing as they lowered
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Middle East, Travel and FoodGood News From Israel (October 17, 2021)
In the Oct. 17, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
–An Israeli startup can test whether a recovering cancer patient needs chemotherapy.
–Israelis are aiding and rescuing trapped Afghans.
–An Israeli has been elected President of Europe’s top nuclear research organization.
–The brother of Israel’s PM has launched an electro-hydrogen truck in the UK.
–BMW, LG, and other multinationals are using Israeli smart glass in their products.
–An Israeli hosted chess tournament attracted participants from Iran and Saudi Arabia.
–Over a million people visited Jerusalem’s Western Wall during the recent festivals. {Michael Ordman]
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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, Travel and Food, USAPro-Israel Groups Call on Unilever to Veto Ben & Jerry’s Boycott of Israel
StandWithUs and the Israeli-American Coalition For Action sent a letter to Unilever CEO Alan Jope and the Board of Directors regarding its subsidiary company, Ben & Jerry’s, which is planning to cut ties with its factory in Israel—resulting in a boycott of the entire State of Israel. The letter expresses the clear expectation that Unilever will be transparent in acknowledging the reality that it has the authority to overturn this decision and that it will now do so. [StandWithUs and Israeli-Amriccan Coalition]
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Business & Finance, Middle East, USAAustralia Adopts IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism
Australia will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced at an international forum on Wednesday. [JNS.org]
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International, Middle East, USATrudy Rubin: One year in, the Abraham Accords don’t address Israel’s most existential problem
Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer Just over a year ago, a deal was signed on the White House lawn between Israel and two tiny Arab Gulf countries. It was billed as a game changer in the Middle East. Called the Abraham Accords, the deal normalized relations between the Jewish state, Bahrain and the United Arab
Hydroponics, Aeroponics Save World’s Resources
Across the world, we are conducting unsustainable practices and use of land for agricultural growing. The High Atlas Foundation, a foundation for the lasting and prosperous development of Morocco, has been working to address this problem. They have been following responsible procedures and using new technology to increase efficiency through primarily women and youth led campaigns. In addition, they have been working to address the problem of climate change through monitoring trees they have planted for carbon offsets. [Carter and Henry Prillaman]
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International, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share, USAPalestinian Slogans Displace Real-World Truths
“Saying ‘Free Palestine’ is the beginning of what we meet to talk about on this issue,” says Canadian author Desmond Cole. As I moved on to read his further comments, I was anxious to finally learn what “Free Palestine” means. Many readers are probably cynical enough to expect Cole to disappoint. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Bruce Ticker, International, Middle East, USAPoll Finds Likudniks Overwhelmingly Support Netanyahu
Some 86 percent of Likud voters prefer to see former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the party’s leader over former Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, who announced on Monday that he plans to challenge Netanyahu for the role, a Channel 12 news survey revealed on Tuesday. [JNS.org]
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