ZION NEWS

1. NY rabbi drowns in efforts to save his children

 David Traub dove into the water to save the kids – but he couldn’t swim

#DAVIDTRAUB #DROWNING

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1. Trump accuses democrat-voting Jews of ‘disloyalty’

 American Jewish leaders slam the president’s ‘divisive and racist’ remarks

#TRUMP  #DEMOCRATS

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3.Interview Panel: Trump accuses democrat-voting Jews of ‘disloyalty’

 American Jewish  leaders claim the accusations are divisive and racist. Dr. Martin Sherman, founder & executive director of the IISS , Adv. Simcha Rothman, legal advisor for Meshilut, Dr Elana Sztokman, Vice chair for media and policy for Democrats Abroad Israel and Adv. Sheldon Schorer, former chairman of the Democratic Party in Israel, are here in the ILTV studio to weigh in.

#MARTINSHERMAN #SIMCHAROTHMAN #ELANASZTOKMAN #SHELDONSCHORER

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1. AG will oppose immunity in PM’S corruption cases

 Two key suspects in Bezeq probe (case 4000) sit for pre-indictment hearings

#BEZEQ #HEARING

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1. Israel may probe Israelis from Cyprus rape case

 Suspects were released; but maybe charged for breaking Israeli ‘revenge-porn’ laws

#CYPRUS #RAPEINVESTIGATION

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1. New HBO series revisits 2014 murders

 “Our Boys” focuses on the events leading up to ‘operation protective edge’

#HBO #OURBOYS

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1. The future of education

Dr. Eli Vinokur, head of the Dept. of informal education at the Gordon college of Education is here to discuss.

 Learn more about the Gordon college of education at www.gordon.ac.il and from

#GORDONCOLLEGE #EDUCATION

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1. Today in history - August 21, 1932

 Birthday of Menashe Kadishman, an Israeli sculptor & painter.

#TODAYINHISTORY #ISRAELHISTORY

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1. The weather forecast

tonight should be partly cloudy and comfortably warm… with a low of seventy-five; or twenty-four degrees Celsius. then tomorrow you can expect more of the same… but with a high of eighty-nine– or thirty-two degrees Celsius.

#ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST

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1. Ukrainian Israelis will have access to old pensions

  move is seen as Netanyahu’s attempt to attract Russian-speaking voters in Israel

#UKRAINIAN #PENSION

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1. Sara Netanyahu accused of diplomatic faux pas

 Ukrainian media offended by Netanyahu’s actions during welcome ceremony in Kiev

#SARANETANYAHU #KIEV

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1. Lieberman; Blue & White sign ‘vote-sharing’ deal

 Will the new agreement draw more voters in, or drive them away?  Zohar Tal, political strategist, is in the ILTV studio to discuss this new deal

#ZOHARTAL  #NEWDEAL

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1. PA President Abbas fires his advisers

 Abbas also asks pa officials to return bonuses in bid to keep government afloat

#ABBAS #PA

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1. Gazans are looking to leave the strip

 Israeli official reveals efforts to help Gazan Palestinians emigrate

#GAZA #EMIGRATION   

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1. Hezbollah adopts Hamas’ arson tactics

 As tension along northern border heats up, Nasrallah threatens Israel

#HEZBOLLAH #ARSON

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1. PA police ban LGBT rights NGO from organizing

 Statement charges how the group ‘goes against the values of Palestinian society’

#LGBT #BAN

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1. Omar & Tlaib call to halt aid to Israel

 The congresswoman support cutting aid until “Palestinians have equal rights”

#ILHANOMAR #RASIDATLAIB

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1. ‘Ultra-Orthodox education is harming the economy’

 Bank of Israel says the growing education gap puts Israel’s economic success at risk

#ULTRAORTHODOX #EDUCATION

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1. What’s killing Israelis?

 Health ministry report shows cancer is to blame for roughly 25% of annual deaths

#HEALTHMINISTRY #CANCER

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1. Israel seeks to regulate the mammoth-tusk trade

 Nature & Parks authority also unveils new ivory-trade laws set to begin in 2021

#IVORYTRADE #REGULATION

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1. Today in history - August 20, 1684

 The new holiday of ‘Purim Buda’ is born and celebrated

#TODAYINHISTORY #ISRAELHISTORY

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1. The weather forecast

just like a broken record… tonight will again be partly cloudy and warm, with a low of seventy-seven… or twenty-five degrees Celsius. then tomorrow you can expect a high of eighty-eight… or thirty-one degrees Celsius. 

#ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST

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1. US To Release Peace Plan After Israeli Elections
U.s. President Donald Trump strongly hinted Sunday that the likely roll-out of his long-awaited peace plan will follow Israel’s up-coming September elections.
2. Omar; Tlaib Double Down Accusations Against Israel
Marc Schulman, Columnist for Newsweek; Editor of Historycentral.com, Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS and Ben-Dror Yemini, Israeli Journalist & Author of ‘Industry of Lies’ speaking at ILTV studio about Israel's refusal of entry to US Congresswomen Omar and Tlaib.
3. Netanyahu Arrives In Kiev For Two-Day Visit
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu just landed in Kiev and is set to commemorate victims of Babi Yar & Holodomor tragedies.
4. Israeli PM Is Weighing Large Gaza Operation
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just hinted that the IDF may carry out an operation in Gaza.
5. Hezbollah Adopts Hamas’ Arson Tactics
A fire has just broken out along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon and according to footage of the blaze, it appears that it was a Hezbollah-driven arson attack. 
6. West Bank Car-Ramming Leaves 2 Israelis Injured
Two Israeli teen siblings were seriously wounded Friday, in a car ramming attack outside of the Elazar settlement. And as of Sunday, at least one remains in serious condition after undergoing neuro-surgery. 
7. PA Police Ban LGBT Rights NGO From Organizing
The PA police on Saturday just banned the Al-Qaws Palestinian LGBT rights group from organizing.
8. Corephotonics Sues Apple; Again
Israeli camera tech company Corephotonics Ltd is suing apple Inc over at least 10 counts of alleged patent infringement.
9. The Whiskey Museum At Sarona
ILTV’s host of Cruising Israel, Emanuelle Kadosh visits the famous Sarona market.

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1. Israel Bars Omar, Tlaib From Entering The Country
US embassy backs the decision to bar Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering Israel. Democrats vow there will be consequences.
2. Israel Bars Omar, Tlaib From Entering The Country
Speaking at ILTV studio is Naphtali Bensimon, Political Analyst and Marc Schulman, Columnist for Newsweek; Editor of Historycentral.com about Israel's barring of Congresswomen Omar and Tlaib.
3. Sderot Mayor Calls For Gaza Operation
Sderot Mayor is calling for a widescale military operation to ‘eradicate’ the Hamas terror group in Gaza, following yet another weekend of rockets.
4. 21-Year Old Israeli Student Lost In Ethiopia
21-year old Israeli student has just reportedly been found dead in the desert in Ethiopia; after going missing nearly 24 hours ago.
5. Surrogacy In Israel
Same-sex couples struggle to start families in the Holy Land.
6. New App Teaches The Basics Of Hebrew
Israeli company, Aprende Hebreo, developed an app for Latin American immigrants to make learning Hebrew easier.

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1. U.S. Congresswomen Ilhan Omar And Rashida Tlaib Set To Visit Israel

   Israeli Officials Prepare For Their Potential Visit To Temple Mount Next Week

#ILHANOMAR #RASHIDATLAIB #ISRAEL

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1. Panel: U.S. Congresswomen Ilhan Omar And Rashida Tlaib Set To Visit Israel

Joining Us Now To Discuss The Upcoming Visit Is Marc Schulman, A Columnist For Newsweek And The Spokesperson For Democrats Abroad Israel, Former Israeli Ambassador To New Zealand Yosef Livne, Attorney Nati Rom Who Is An Advocate For Israel And Founder Of The Anti-Bds Movement And Zohar Tal, Chairman Of Ozz Zionist Foundation.

#ILHANOMAR #RASHIDATLAIB #ISRAEL #PANEL

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1. Far-Right Party Otzma Yehudit Still In The Running For Elections

  Mk Bennett Says Yamina Party Will Back A Netanyahu-Led Government

#OTZMA #ELECTIONS

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1. Democratic Camp Candidates Meet With Abbas

  Issawi Frej & Rabin’S Granddaughter Discuss Hope To Restore 2-State Solution

#DEMOCRATS #PA #ABBAS

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1. UN Grills Palestinian Authority On Antisemitism & Discrimination

  NGOs Bring Examples Of Pa Institutional Antisemitism To Un Attention

#UN #PA #ANTISEMITISM

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1. IDF Cancels Drills For Reservists Amid Budgetary Woes

  Critics Argue Move Indicates Army Not Prepared For Upcoming Conflicts

#IDF #BUDGET #DRILL

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1. Israeli Attorney General To Indict Welfare Minister Haim Katz

  Veteran Likud MK Faces Charges Of Fraud And Breach Of Trust

#INDICTMENT #HAIMKATZ #WELFARE

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1. Man Charged For Murder In Fight Over Parking Spot Last Month

  40 Y-O Father Of 3 Was Shot In Front Of Family In Ramle Parking Lot

#PARKINGLOT #MURDER #RAMLE

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1. US Jewish Protesters Hurt As Truck Rams Crowd At Immigration Center

  Protestors Of ‘ Ngo Never Again Action’ Also Pepper Sprayed By Authorities

#RAMMING #PROTESTERS #RHODEISLAND

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1. Israeli Tech Firm To Start Drone Deliveries In North Carolina

  Flytrex To Provide Unmanned Food Delivery Via Commercial Drones

#FLYTREX #DRONE #INNOVATION

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1. Tel Aviv University Performs World’s First Genetic Sex Selection In Mammals

  Mice Genetically Engineered To Only Produce Female Offspring

#TAU #GENETIC #MAMMALS

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1. Wine Tasting With A Simple Smart Card

  Tel Aviv’s Tasting Room Allows Visitors To Try Up To 32 Wines

#WINE #TASTING

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1. Weather

The Weekend Is Finally Here. Friday Looks Like It Will Be A Perfect Beach Day. With A High Of 33 Degrees Celsius  Or 91 Fahrenheit And Sunny Skies. Saturday Will Be A Bit Cooler With Partly Cloudy Skies And High Of 31 Degrees Celsius Or 88 Fahrenheit But Still Drink Lots Of Water.

#WEATHER #FORECAST

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1. 42% of right-wing voters favor unity government

Transportation minister Bezalel Smotrich narrowly avoids ousting

#BEZALELSMOTRICH #TRANSPORTATION

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1. Loud explosion heard in northern Gaza strip

 IDF identifies two drones crossing from Gaza to Israel

#GAZA #IDF

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1. West Bank experiences tense holiday amid money woes

Abbas’ rejection of Israeli tax revenue causes financial chaos in P.A.

#ABBAS #PA

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1. Likud spends 5.2 million shekels on election campaign

Adds up to just 1/3 of all of the Israeli parties’ spending on social media. Political analyst, Zohar Tal, is in the ILTV studio to discuss.

#ZOHARTAL #LIKUD

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1. Israeli NBA star Omri Casspi returns to play in Israel

Basketballer signs three-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv

#OMRICASSPI #MACCABITELAVIV

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1. Israel prepares for massive earthquake

 Reps from 9 foreign nations participate in largest ever drill

#MILITARY #DRILL

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1. Filipino worker and son deported

 After lengthy legal battle, family forced to leave Israel

#DEPORTATION #LEGALBATTLE

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1. Jews protest us immigration policy on Tisha Ba’Av

Left-wing Jewish activists coordinate multiple protests nationwide

#IMMAGRATION #PROTESTS

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1. Baby rescued from sweltering car in central Israel

Passerby sees 1-year-old suffering from heatstroke locked in vehicle

#RESCUE #INFANT

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1. 2006 Lebanon war impacts family-run winery in Israel
   War experiences creates unforeseen effects

#WINERY #LEBANONWAR
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1. Israeli EMTS train us citizens how to react in mass casualty scenarios

Magen David Adom teaches general public what to do in emergency situations

#MDA #EMERGENCY

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1. Israel chosen to host new marine sciences exchange program

27 U.S. students to study oceanography in eastern Mediterranean

#RESEARCH #SCIENCE

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1. 4 Israelis win medals at Windsurfing World Championship

Winners are all under 19 years old; scoring gold, silver & bronze in Russia

#ATHLETES #WINDSURFING

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1. The Weather Forecast

Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 31 degrees Celsius...or 89 Fahrenheit. tomorrow should be even hotter...with sun filled skies...at a high of 32 degrees Celsius or 91 Fahrenheit. as per usual...drink lots of water.

#ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST

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1. Netanyahu hits back at right-wing MKs over Temple Mount closure

 Attacks against right may be part of Netanyahu’s latest re-election strategy

#TEMPLEMOUNT #ELECTIONS

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1. Attorney General’s office drafts new rules to prevent leaks to press

 Guidelines come after rumors that public officials leaking secret info to media

#INFORMATIONLEAKS #MEDIA

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1. Incendiary balloon from Gaza sparks fire in Southern Israel

 Latest attack comes after IDF shoots down total of 5 Hamas gunmen

#IDF #GAZA

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1. IDF prepares to demolish homes of suspected killers of Dvir Sorek

 Cousins Nasir & Qassem Asafra believed to have killed Israeli teen in West Bank

#WESTBANK #DEMOLITIONS

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1. Iran’s Navy chief warns against Israeli presence in the Gulf

Israel is joining US-led mission to secure vessels in strait of Hormuz.  Brig. gen. (ret.) Dr. Meir Elran, Sr. researcher at INSS, is here to discuss this new issue

#IRAN #MEIRELRAN

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1. Deportation of Filipina worker & her son is delayed

 Protests ramp up against deportation of Israeli-born kids of migrants

#DEPORTATION #PROTESTS

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1. Republicans, democrats back Omar and Tlaib visit to Israel

 Bi-Partisan delegation predicts trip would educate freshman lawmakers

#THALIBOMAR #ISRAELDELEGATION

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1. Pro-Israel candidate elected to be president of Guatemala

 Conservative Alejandro Giammattei pledges to keep embassy in Jerusalem

#GUATEMALA #ALEJANDROGIAMMETTEI

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1. Jordan reopens Aaron’s tomb to tourists

 Closure comes amid allegations of Jewish prayer at Holy Site

#JORDAN #TOMBOFAARON

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1. World’s smallest bible can now be worn as jewelry

 Israeli mother-daughter duo team up with Tel Aviv university

#TAU #BIBLE

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1. The weather forecast

It’s a steaming 89 degrees Fahrenheit...or 31 degrees Celsius in Tel Aviv today...and tomorrow is expected to be even hotter with a high of 92 degrees Fahrenheit ...or 34 degrees Celsius. Skies will be fully sunny...so make sure to wear sunscreen and carry around water.

#ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST

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1. Clashes Break Out On The Temple Mount

  Holiday Prayers Turn To Riots As Police Open Holy Site To Non-Muslims

#TEMPLEMOUNT #CLASHES

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1. The Future Of The Temple Mount

How Should Israel Respond To Clashes At Holy Site?

Joining Us To Discuss The Controversy Surrounding The Temple Mount...Is Dr. Mordechai Kedar– Middle East Expert From The Begin-Sadat Center And Dr. Martin Sherman, The Founder And Executive Director Of The Israel Institute For Strategic Studies.

#INTERVIEW #CLASHES #TEMPLEMOUNT

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1. Suspects In West Bank Stabbing Attack Arrested

  Hamas Praises Murder Of Israeli Teen, But Does Not Claim Responsibility

#HAMAS #MURDER #SUSPECTS #ARRESTED

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1. 5 Hamas Fighters Shot Down On Israel-Gaza Border

  IDF Neutralizes Gazans As They Attempt To Breach Fence With Weapons

#HAMAS #WEAPONS #BREACH #BORDER

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1. Accused Sex Trafficker Jeffery Epstein Found Dead In Prison Cell

  Epstein Hot Button Topic In Israeli Elections Over Ties With Former PM Ehud Barak

#JEFFREY #EPSTEIN #SUICIDE #PRISON

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1. Israeli Donates $9,000 To Uk Teen In Allegedly Phony Rape Case

  Hundreds Donate To Briton’S Gofundme Campaign Set To Cover Her Legal Fees

#UK #CYPRUS #SEXSCANDAL

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1. Israeli Tourism Booming In Odessa, Ukraine

  Real Estate Company Greenpark Launches Luxury Project

#ODESSA #REALESTATE #ISRAEL

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1. 18 Couples To Propose In Public For Jewish Holiday Of Tu Be’Av

  Tel Aviv Municipality To Broadcast Love Stories In Tel Aviv’S Rabin Square

#ELADSAMOCHA #TUBEAV #LOVE #PROPOSAL

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1. Will The Miss Universe Pageant Be Held In Israel?

 Israeli Producers In Talks To Host Event In The Holy Land

#MISSUNIVERSE #HOLYLAND #HOST

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1. Weather

Tonight Should Be Partly Cloudy And Hot With A Low Of Seventy-Five; Or Twenty-Four Degrees Celsius. And Then Tomorrow We Can Expect Temperatures To Rise To A High Of 91 Degrees Or 33 Degrees Celsius.

#WEATHER #FORECAST

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1. Student stabbed to death outside settlement

 Manhunt launched and PM Netanyahu expresses his anger over the tragic events  

#STABBING #WESTBANK

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1. How should Israel react to acts of terror in the West Bank?

Col. (Res.) Olivier Rafowicz, Knesset candidate for Yisrael Beiteinu Party and Dr. Martin Sherman, founder & executive director of the IISS are in the ILTV studio to discuss possible options for deterrence and punishment for terrorism

#OLIVIERRAFOWICZ #MARTINSHERMAN

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1. Israeli Prime Minister meets with freshman Democratic congresspeople

 Palestinian president meets with Omani foreign ministry in Ramallah

#NETANYAHU #DEMOCRATS

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1. Two Israeli students victims of hate crime

 Swastikas found on dorm room at university of Indianapolis

#HATECRIMES #UNIVERSITYOFINDIANAPOLIS

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1. Brother of Palestinian terrorist sentenced to year in prison

 Convicted for failing to prevent murder of 2 Israelis in Barkan industrial park

#TERRORIST #SENTENCING

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1. Welfare Minister potentially facing corruption charges

 Mandelblit weighing to charge Haim Katz with breach of trust and fraud

#CORRUPTION #HAIMKATZ

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1. Two Palestinians arrested in alleged rape of 7 year old girl

 Arrests come month after police released another suspect for lack of evidence

#ARRESTS #PALESTINIANS

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1. Church renews claims over Jerusalem properties

 Lawsuit alleges corruption against Jewish pro-settlement group, Ateret Cohanim

#ATERETCOHANIM #LAWSUIT

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1. Never-seen handwritten Kafka manuscripts and drawings unveiled in Jerusalem

 Documents finally made public after drawn out legal battle

#DISCOVERY #JERUSALEM

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1. U.S. company salesforce acquires sixth Israeli business for $1.3 billion

 Israeli founded Clicksoftware is world’s largest service management company

#SALESFORCE #CLICKSOFTWARE

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1. Jerusalem cemetery ranks on top ten list

 Har Hamenuchot named the number 10 cemetery to visit before you die

#CEMETARY #HARHAMENUCHOT

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1. Israel launches cyber security training for autistic Israeli adults

 Participants will work with mentors from major companies like Facebook and IBM

#TRAINING #AUSTISM

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1. A cure for noise pollution

 Israeli company revolutionizes noise cancellation

#TECHNOLOGY #ISRAEL

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1. The weather forecast

Tonight should continue to be partly cloudy and hot… with a low of seventy-four; or twenty-five degrees Celsius. and tomorrow is expected to be sunny; with a high of eighty-eight… or thirty-one degrees Celsius

#ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST

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1. Netanyahu rules out unity government

Blue and White sources accuse Netanyahu of only caring about himself

#NETANYAHU #BLUEANDWHITE

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1. Why is France following a policy of appeasement towards Iran?

Macron offers $15b credit line to Iranian regime. Joining us in the ILTV studio is Davidi Hermelin, President of the International Center for Public Diplomacy in Israel and via Skype, Julia Verdel, CEO of the Diplomatic Club, Israel

#JULIAVERDEL #DAVIDIHERMELIN

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1. NGO: Israel advanced plans for 2,304 west bank homes

 Peace Now condemns move as ‘disastrous government policy’

#SETTLEMENTS #BUILDING

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1. Israel security agency foils Jerusalem bombing attack

 Hamas cell in Hebron wanted to target Israelis and Palestinians

#SHINBET #HAMAS 

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1. Police recommend indicting Health Minister Yaakov Litzman

 Litzman accused of abuse of power, protecting sex offenders

#YAAKOVLITZMAN #INDICTMENT

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1. Space X launches Israeli Amos- 17 satellite

 Rivlin lauds achievement as proud moment for Israel

#SPACEX     #AMOS17

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1. Crashed Israeli craft spilled water bears onto Moon surface

  Tardigrades considered one of the most resistant organisms

#MOON #SCIENCE

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1. Why do Israelis get so excited when international artists come to Israel?

 Tel Aviv’s summer lineup boasts J-Lo, Bon Jovi, and more!

#TELAVIV #MUSIC

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1. Cruising Israel

Join ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh on her fruit picking trip to the Golan Heights

#CRUISINGISRAEL #EMANUELLEKADOSH

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1. The weather forecast

Tonight should continue to be partly cloudy and hot… with a low of seventy-five; or twenty-four degrees Celsius. and then tomorrow is expected to stay partly cloudy; with a high of eighty-seven… or thirty-one degrees Celsius.

#ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST

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