ZION NEWS

1 Israel says all Hezbollah tunnels are neutralized
Israeli officials have now responded to Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah’s claims from over the weekend; in which Nasrallah finally broke his silence on Operation Northern Shield, and other Israeli military interventions in the region.

2 Israel marks Int’l Holocaust Memorial Day
Yesterday, Sunday January 27th, the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day. And while Israel’s commemoration was a bit more subdued than in previous years, there were still some very powerful moments.  

1. Far-right Polish protesters march at Auschwitz Amidst the many commemoration ceremonies around the world for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Sunday, one in particular is now standing out – and not for good reason.
2. Israel to host Visegrad states February 18-19
   Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISSspeaking in the ILTV studio about how Israel is set to host the leaders of Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic in February; for a conference intent on improving upon the already growing relations between the Jewish state, and the Visegrad Nations.
3. Juan Guaido thanks Israel for its support
   Tensions in Venezuela are on the rise today, as more countries follow the United States in recognizing the President of the National Assembly and Opposition leader in Venezuela, Juan Guaido.
4. Israeli search and rescue teams land in Brazil
   The death toll in Brazil has now risen to at least 58, after a dam at an iron ore mine in Minas Gerais burst on Friday.
5. Bodies of Israeli sisters found in Argentina
   The bodies of two Israeli sisters have just been found in Argentina, and the sisters’ son-slash-nephew has now been charged with their murders.
6. Malaysia stripped of Para-swimming hosting rights
   The International Paralympic Committee, or IPC, has just decided to strip Malaysia of its rights to host the 2019 Para-Swimming Championships.
7. Bar Rafaeli to host Eurovision despite legal issues
   We now know who will be hosting this year’s Eurovision contest in Israel, and the lineup is looking good.
8. Israel approves export of medical cannabis

Israel has approved the export of medical cannabis. And this groundbreaking decision is expected to increase the number of jobs, manufacturers and investments in cannabis production.

1. ‘Hide & Seek’ by designer Maarten Baas on display

The latest exhibition being showcased at the Holon Design Museum, is the solo exhibit by Dutch Designer - Maarten Baas - called ‘hide & seek’.   And of course, ILTV’s Emanuelle Kadosh went to check it out

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: ATTAR | אתר= WEBSITE
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1 World commemorates Int’l Holocaust Memorial Day
The world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is observed annually on January 27th.

2 Rates of world Anti-Semitism reach 25-year peak
Amb. Yosef Livne, former Israeli ambassador to New Zealand in the ILTV studio speaking about the rise in antisemitism rates.

3. Hamas blocks & then allows Qatari aid for Gazans
Hamas, on Saturday, finally allowed the third installment of Qatari aid to be paid out

4. Hezbollah responds to ‘Operation Northern Shield’
As tensions in Gaza flare back and forth in the South, Terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon to the North, issued threats against the Jewish state.

5. US pressures Israel to accept Guaido as President
It looks like the White House is pressuring Israel, who hasn’t said anything about this issue to back their decision to support Guaido.

6. Brazil tragedy leaves 34 dead; hundreds missing

Israel will now send an aid and rescue team to Brazil to help with rescue efforts in the wake of a burst dam which has left at least 34 people dead and hundreds still missing.

7. 2019 Seat Pro Netanya surfing qualifier finishes
On the way to the 2019 World Surf League’s European Qualifying Series, competitors from 26 different countries came first to Netanya’s Kontiki Beach, in Israel, for the SEAT Pro Netanya competition

8. ‘Insight’ returns
ILTV’S Natasha Kirtchuk returns to Israel Daily, with the latest from her new program, Insight to Israel.

9. Secret Tel Aviv Online Community
ILTV’s Emanuelle Kadosh went to check out Secret Tel Aviv's semi-annual jobs and education fair.

10. Hebrew word Of The Day: ATTAR | אתר= WEBSITE
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1 Israel; Ukraine sign ‘Historic’ free trade deal

Israel and Ukraine have just signed a massive free trade agreement that is set to dramatically change the future of relations between the two countries.

2 To delay; or not to delay?

Netanyahu’s lawyers are still reportedly pressuring attorney General Mandelblit, to delay his recommendations in cases against the prime minister until after elections.

1. Israel successfully tests Arrow-3 defense system

The Israeli arrow-3 missile defense system was successfully tested on Tuesday morning in central Israel.

1. Arrow-3 missile defense test marked a success
   Col. (Res) Avy Har Evn, former Dir. General of the Israel space agency speaking at ILVT studio about the Arrow-3 missile defense system test.
2. Germany bans Iranian airline from its airspace
   The German Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that it has revoked the license of Iranian airline, Mahan-Air, to operate in German airspace
3. Palestinian suspect killed in attempted stabbing
   A Palestinian man attempted to stab Israeli soldiers Monday evening near Nablus in the west bank.
4. Body of Aiia Maasarwe to be repatriated Tuesday
   The body of Aiia Maasarwe, the 21 year old Arab-Israeli who was raped and murdered in Australia last week, will be flown home to Israel from Australia for burial today.

8 Israeli Navy rescues French sailor

The Israeli navy has just rescued a French sailor...that had been adrift in the Mediterranean Sea for several weeks.

9 Rio-Jewish Federation suing Brazilian cartoonist
According to a JTA report, the Rio Jewish Federation in Brazil is now suing a local cartoonist over a drawing where Prime Minister Netanyahu and the newly elected Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro are hugging into the shape of a swastika.

1. TWITTER USER ON HOW JEWISH COWORKER TREATS HIM
   Twitter user Umar shows us all how coexistence is supposed to look.
2. Ramat Gan safari welcomes newest baby rhinoceros

The Ramat Gan safari announced on Monday the birth of a brand new female baby rhinoceros.

1. Israeli-American robot turns heads at CES 2019

Israeli-American company, Temi Global seems to have stolen the show at CES in Las Vegas earlier this month.

1. Hebrew word Of The day: MESHARET | משרת= SERVANT
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1 IAF jets strike targets near Damascus overnight
Israeli Air-Force fighters reportedly struck multiple Iranian, Hezbollah, and Syrian targets near Damascus Monday morning killing 11 ‘pro-regime  and Iranian fighters’.
2 IAF Jets strike targets near Damascus overnight
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ram Shmueli, former head of Israeli Air Force intelligence in the ILTV studio speaking about the air strikes in Syria last night.
3. Israel & Chad officially renew diplomatic ties
Chad President Deby and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu officially announced the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two nations
4. Two IDF soldiers injured near Joseph’s tomb
Two IDF soldiers were lightly injured Monday morning, while escorting Jewish worshippers to the area of Joseph’s tomb in Nablus.

1. PA will now refuse us-financial aid
   Palestinian officials have informed the United States that the PA will now refuse to accept American security aid-funding
2. Issam Akel reportedly released to us-custody
   Palestinian-American citizen, Issam Akel, has finally been released from PA custody.
3. NY Times invokes MLK Jr. to bash Israel
   New York Times Writer, Michelle Alexander… Used King’s legacy to justify attacks against the Jewish State.

8 Canadian Prime Minister blasts BDS movement
Trudeau blasted the Boycott, Divestment And Sanctions Movement against Israel as Anti-Semitic

9 The Jewish World
ILTV’S Lidar Gravé-Lazi hosts new program on Israel-Diaspora affairs
10. Ramon Int’l Airport ready for takeoff
The new Ramon international airport in Eilat has finally officially been inaugurated.

1. No more dried fruits on Tu-Bishvat

The ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is trying to change the traditional dried fruit for Tu'Bishvat with the country’s own home-grown fresh produce.
12. Hebrew word Of The day: L’hahmri | להמריא= to takeoff

Learn a new Hebrew word every day.  Today’s word is ‘Lehamri’... meaning to take off.

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1Iron Dome catches Syrian missile over Mt. Hermon
The Iron Dome intercepted a Syrian missile over Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights.
2IDF demolishes West Bank home of Khalil Jabarin
The IDF demolished the West Bank family home of terrorist Khalil Jabarin on Friday, just over 4 months since he stabbed to death Israel advocate and father of four, Ari Fuld.

3.Thousands mourn the death of Aiia Maasarwe
20 year-old aspiring rapper Codey Herrmann was charged on Saturday for raping and murdering 21 year old Israeli exchange student Aiia Maasarwe, in Melbourne Australia last Tuesday.
4. Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives for visit in Chad
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the Muslim, African nation of Chad on Sunday intending to re-establish diplomatic ties between the two countries.
5. Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives for visit in Chad
Dr. Martin Sherman,  Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about the renewed diplomatic relations with Chad. 
6. UNRWA schools in Jerusalem to lose their permits
Israeli officials are reportedly going to be revoking permits for schools in East Jerusalem that are being run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

7. Hamas member arrested infiltrating the border
A Palestinian man from Gaza was arrested Friday morning after attempting to cross illegally into Israel from the strip.

8. Israeli Navy rescues French sailor
The Israeli Navy has just rescued a French sailor that had been adrift in the Mediterranean Sea for several weeks.
9. US to purchase 2 Iron Dome batteries
The United States plans to purchase two Israeli iron-dome missile defense batteries at a cost of around $373-million.
10. Thousands show up for 3rd annual Women’s Marches  
While hundreds of thousands showed up to march, many thousands more including top American officials, Celebrities, and organizations either retracted their support for the movement, or marched in parallel demonstrations; due to the persisting allegations of Anti-Semitism plaguing the women’s march leadership.

11. Anti-Israel picketers disrupt Eurovision qualifier
Anti-Israel protesters burst onto the platform in France on Saturday to interrupt a qualifying round for the Eurovision song competition.

12. Canadian Prime Minister blasts BDS movement
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is taking a stand against the international boycott movement.
13. Insight to Israel

Natasha Kirtchuk is back and she’s hosting an all new program called ‘Insight to Israel’
14. Hebrew word Of The Day: Niskhaf | נסחף= Adrift
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "NISCHAF" meaning adrift or washed away.

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1. At Least 21 Confirmed Dead In Kenya Hotel Attack

At least 21 people including a police officer have been confirmed killed, 28 were hospitalized and 19 are still considered missing, following the devastating terror attack on a Nairobi, Kenya luxury hotel.

1. Israeli  Student Found Murdered In Australia

The body of 21 year old Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe from the northern Israeli-Arab town of Baqa Al-Gharbiya, was found murdered and partially nude Wednesday morning outside a shopping mall in the Australian suburb of Bundoora in Melbourne.
3. Head Of Israeli Bar Association Arrested

The head of Israel’s Bar Association, Effi Naveh, has just been arrested in a major scandal, where he’s accused of trading sexual favors for influence in judicial appointments.
4. Head Of Israeli Bar Association Arrested

Adv. Simcha rothman, Legal Advisor; Meshilut speaking at ILTV studio about the arrest of the head of Israeli Bar Association.

1. WH Deny Leaked Details Of Peace Plan As False

White House officials are clamoring to hush reports of allegedly leaked details in the US’ Middle East peace plan today, following Israeli Reshet 13 TV reports Wednesday night.
7. Iran Schedules Second Satellite Launch

Just days after the Iranian ‘Payam’ satellite was launched and failed to reach orbit, Iranian President Rouhani on Wednesday announced that a second satellite, ‘Dousti’, will still be launched in the coming months.

1. Rivlin Meets With Argentine Prosecutors Mother

The Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, met with the mother of Argentine prosecutor, Alberto Nisman, who was found dead after concluding investigation into 1994 Amia bombing.

1. No Holocaust Remains Found Yet In The Danube

A sonar scan of the bottom of the Danube river in Budapest, Hungary, has just been completed as part of a search for the bodies of Holocaust victims that were dumped there, but according to Zaka officials and the local Rabbi who initiated the search, no human remains have yet been found.

1. Israeli Cities Brace For Winter Weather

After days of inclimate weather reports across the state, the holy city of Jerusalem has once again been hit with harsh weather, as snow flurries dust its streets. The first snowfall in Jerusalem in several years.
11. Cryoablation Therapy Advances In Clinical Trials

Israeli company “IceCure” is averting the issue of performing invasive mastectomy on breast cancer patients with their minimally invasive procedure based on cryoablation therapy.    

1. ‘Rescuers Without Borders’ Founder Awarded

Founder and President of Rescuers Without Borders, Arieh Levi, was presented the ‘Global Impact‘ award for years of tireless humanitarian work.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: CHERUM | חרום= EMERGENCY

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1. Former IDF Chief Admits To Aiding Syrian Rebels

Now-former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot revealed on Sunday to the ‘British Sunday Times’ newspaper that Israel has indeed been supplying weapons and funding to Syrian rebel groups in the Golan Heights.

1. Hezbollah Situation Is ‘Unacceptable’ To The US

As Operation Northern Shield nears completion with the discovery of the sixth and supposedly last Hezbollah terror tunnel into Israel, United States diplomats on Monday told Lebanese officials that the ongoing situation with Hezbollah is ‘unacceptable’.
3. US Begs Israel To Deeply Vet Chinese Investors

Dan Catarivas, Director General for Foreign Trade & Int’l Relations, M.A.I. speaking at ILTV studio about the growing Chinese influence on the Israeli market.
4. Hamas Releases 3 Italian Civilians Held In Gaza

Palestinian terror group Hamas, has finally released a group of three Italian civilians, who were held for over 24 hours after entering the Gaza Strip on Monday.

1. Suspect In Brussels Shooting Refuses To Testify

33-year-old French national, Mehdi Nemmouche, who stands accused of shooting dead an Israeli couple and two museum workers in the Jewish museum of Brussels, on May 24, 2014, refuses to testify.

1. Culture Minister Cannot Interfere With ‘McJesus’

Deputy A-G Dina Zilber has just informed Culture Minister Miri Regev that there’s nothing they can do about the controversial sculpture depicting a crucified Ronald Mcdonald at the Haifa Museum of Art.

1. Democratic Org’s Pull Support For Women’s March

D-N-C and the Jewish Democratic Council of America have ended their affiliations with the national Women’s March organization in wake of continued allegations of anti-Semitism.
8. Fl Governor Calls For Sanctions Against Airbnb

The Governor of Florida is now calling for massive sanctions against Airbnb, unless the online lodging website reverses its decision to bar listings in Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

1. Malaysia Refuses To Host Any Event With Israelis

Despite major international attention and criticisms, Malaysian Foreign Minister, Saifuddin Abdullah, reiterated Wednesday that the Malay government will not change its mind regarding the refusal to grant visas to Israeli swimmers.

1. Israel And Japan Seek To Sign Free Trade Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just met with the Japanese Minister of Economy and Trade, Hiroshige Seko. A free trade agreement between the two countries is now being reviewed by both sides.

1. Madonna Reportedly Mulling Eurovision Performance

Madonna may be performing for the closing ceremony of Eurovision in Tel Aviv.

1. Dive Teams Search Danube For Holocaust Victims

A group of Israeli divers and victim identification experts from emergency response group Zaka, has now set off for Hungary, in order to assist in the recovery of the remains of Hungarian Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust and tossed in the Danube river.
13. Hebrew word Of The Day: SRIDIM | שרידים= REMAINS / RUINS

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1Lt.-Gen. Kochavi sworn in as 22nd Chief of Staff
Lt.-Gen Aviv Kochavi officially took over as the next IDF chief of staff on Tuesday morning at a ceremony at the IDF’s kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv. Kochavi replaces outgoing chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.

2. Iranian ‘Payam’ satellite fails to reach orbit
Iran has just launched the Payam satellite into space, one of the two scheduled satellites set to launch.  The Payam however, did not make it into orbit. 

3. Lt.-Gen. Kochavi sworn in as 22nd Chief of Staff
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, former IDF Intelligence Chief, Director of INSS speaking at ILTV studio about the IDF's new Chief of Staff.
4. PA President steps into office as head of G-77
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is set to take leadership of the group of 77, or G77, and China, today.

5. PMO releases plans for trips abroad in 2019
The Prime Ministers office has just announced three major trips abroad starting in the coming weeks, to Switzerland, Chad, and the United States.   

6.  Polish Mayor murdered on stage at charity event
Pawel Adamowicz, the Mayor of Gdansk, passed away Monday; just one day after he was stabbed on stage at a charity event.

7. Dive teams search Danube for Holocaust victims
Israeli divers and victim identification experts from emergency response group Zaka, has now set off for Hungary in order to assist in the recovery of the remains of Hungarian Jews who were murdered in the holocaust and tossed in the Danube river.
8. Women’s March leaders confronted on ‘The View’
Women’s March co-president Tamika Mallory was confronted with her ties to anti-semitic nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan on 'The View'.
9. Omer Adam declines offer to perform at Eurovision
Famous Israeli singer ‘Omer Adam’ declined the offer to perform as the opening act for the final because he doesn’t work on Shabbat.

10. New gemstone, Carmeltazite, discovered in Israel
A new mineral gemstone now known as “Carmel-tazite” has just been discovered in the Israeli Carmel region.

11. IKEA announces a new branch in the Tel Aviv port
IKEA is opening a branch at the Tel Aviv port.
12. Hebrew word Of The Day: MAKH-TZAV | מחצב= Ore / Mineral
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "‘Mahtzav’ meaning a mineral or ore.

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1. IDF found all Hezbollah tunnels entering Israel

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot told army radio this morning that the IDF has found all Hezbollah tunnels infiltrating into Israel's territory.

1. IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, retires
   On Sunday night Israel’s upper political and security echelon bid farewell to outgoing IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.
2. Former IDF chief vows to change nation-state law
   Gad Harel, Journalist, Media Personality speaking at ILTV Studio about Benny Gantz making the 1stpolitical statements since forming new 'Hosen Israel' party.
   4. Trump threatens Turkey not to attack Kurds

US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Turkey on Sunday: economic devastation if it attacks Kurdish forces once the US troops withdraw from Syria.

1. Iran to resume enriching uranium to 20%
   While the U-S works to ease its way out of Syria, a new report by the wall street journal reveals that the White House requested at least twice, that plans for a military attack on Iran be drafted.
2. Israeli PM vows to keep attacking Iran in Syria
   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured the upper Galilee along the Lebanese border on Sunday where he again vowed to do whatever was necessary to prevent Iran from gaining a foothold in Syria.
3. World council of churches ‘promoting Anti-Semitism’
   According to a critical new report released Monday by international watchdog group, NGO monitor, the world council of churches is engaging in Antisemitic rhetoric and in training programs for BDS activism.
4. Last Nazi deported from US dies at 95 years old
   The BBC reported Saturday that 95 year old former Nazi guard, Jakiv Palij has passed away in Germany. Palij was the last known Nazi in the United States to be stripped of his American citizenship and deported.
   9. Extreme winter weather spreads across Israel
   Extreme weather conditions in the north are keeping residents and rescue teams both on their toes this week as heavy rains and snowfall completely overwhelm Israel’s infrastructure.
   10. Peace of mind by the pool with the ‘coral manta’
   Arriving on the world stage last week in Las Vegas, the coral manta smart drowning detection system is making major waves in the a-i and emergency response communities.
5. Christians celebrate annual ‘epiphany’
   Speaking of getting soaked in the river, Christian pilgrims from Israel, the West Bank and abroad all gathered on the Banks of the Jordan river on Sunday to celebrate epiphany or the annual commemoration of Jesus’ baptism.
   12. ‘The spot hostel’ opens near the Tel Aviv port
   As prices on rental properties and hotel rooms in Israel continue to climb with the housing market a new addition to the hospitality industry in the Jewish state has just opened its doors.
6. Hebrew word Of The Day: HIT’GALUT | התגלות= EPIPHANY / REVELATION

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "hitgalut" which means "epiphany"

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1. IAF Strikes 2 Hamas Targets In Response To Rocket

Israeli Air Force strikes 2 Hamas targets in Gaza in response to a rocket that was launched towards southern Israel on Saturday night.

1. Attempted Stabbing Averted Near Hebron

On Friday after attempting to stab an Israeli soldier on duty near Hebron, a Palestinian suspect has been shot and arrested. The attempted stabbing took place at the army outpost near the Kiryat Arba settlement.

1. Israeli Airstrikes Reported In Damascus On Friday

Syrian state news agency, Sana, reported Friday night that at 11:15 before midnight Israeli warplanes launched many missiles towards Damascus, but Syrian air defenses intercepted them and downed most of them.

1. Israeli Airstrikes Reported In Damascus On Friday

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about the recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria.

1. Eisenkot: Israel Struck 1000’s Of Targets In Syria

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot revealed that over the years, Israel has struck over thousands of targets in Syria.

1. IDF Completing Operation Northern Shield

IDF announced that Operation Northern Shield is nearly complete after the discovery of the 6th Hezbollah cross-border terror tunnel from Lebanon.

1. Lapid; Kahlon Won’t Join Likud If PM Is Indicted

A poll conducted this weekend at a retreat event for Likud members in Eilat has just revealed that nearly 70% of Likud supporters would back Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to stay in office, even if indicted for corruption.

1. Riots Against ‘McJesus’ In Haifa Art Museum

Violence erupted between Arab-Christian protesters and police on Friday in Haifa over the continued display of the ‘McJesus’ sculpture at the Haifa museum of art.

1. BDS Activists In Spain Face Lawsuit

9 activists from the BDS movement in Spain are scheduled to testify in a Valencia court on Monday accused among other charges of inciting hatred.

1. Last Nazi Deported From US Dies At 95 Years Old

The BBC reported Saturday that 95 year old former Nazi guard, Jakiv Palij, has passed away in Germany. Palij was the last known Nazi in the United States to be stripped of his American citizenship and deported.
11. Bye, Bye Nas Daily!

The Israeli - Palestinian video blogger, named Nuseir Yassin, or Nas, finishes his 1,000 day global challenge.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: ACHARON | אחרון= LAST

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "acharon" which means "last"

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