ZION NEWS

1. Netanyahu breaks silence on Khashoggi
   During a news conference in Bulgaria on Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally broke his silence regarding the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Netanyahu was quoted saying “what happened in the Istanbul consulate was horrendous and it should be duly dealt with."
2. U.S. increases sanctions on Iran

The United States is now gearing up to impose its second set of harsh sanctions against the hardline Islamic Regime since the U.S. dropped out of the Iranian JCPOA nuclear deal last may. This time, the Trump Administration will be more specifically targeting the Iranian oil industry.
3. U.S. increases sanctions on Iran

Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV Studio about the second round of resumed punitive that is set to go into effect tomorrow.

1. Hamas & Israel near ceasefire deal
   Hamas and Israel are reportedly closer than ever to a ceasefire agreement today as Hamas-affiliated newspaper Al Akhbar, in Lebanon, published a preliminary look at the alleged deal. In it, ten provisions are spelled out each of which creates the conditions for the clauses that follow.
2. Rifles for rabbis?
   It’s now been a week since the massacre at the tree-of-life synagogue, of Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh and the toll it has taken especially on the Jewish community but indeed also on all faiths around the country is still being felt. ILTV correspondent Yael Shir is here with the update.
3. U.K. police open investigations into Labor Party

After months and months of accusations, British police have now announced to the BBC that they have opened an investigation into allegations of criminal Anti-Semitism within the UK Labour party. Police reiterate that the party itself is not under investigation though many individuals within the party are.
7. LGBT surrogacy bill fails to advance in Knesset

In spite of heavy demonstrations and a practically split parliament, the Israeli Knesset rejected the preliminary reading of a bill that would include same sex couples in existing surrogacy laws. The draft legislation was a combination of two proposals put forth by Zionist Union MK Itzik Shmuli and Yesh Atid’s Yael German.

1. Bedouin women strive for equality
   The practice of a polygamous marriage became criminalized in Israel in 1977 and is punishable by up to 5 years in prison but for Bedouin communities, the law simply has not been enforced, well now Israel wants Bedouin women to strive for equality and end polygamy within their communities and ILTV correspondent Doriel Mizrachi is here with more about it.
2. 23rd anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin’s death
   Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the death of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.  Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Rabin square over the weekend to commemorate his death and the event was organized by the Darkenu movement and the national union of Israeli students.
   10. ‘I’m not your toy’ singer headed back to Europe
   Ever since the competition’s end, Israel’s winner Netta Barzilai has been preparing for this day. Barzilai is now headed to Europe for her first Euro-world tour and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh has all the details...
   11. Hebrew word Of The Day: PONDEKAUT | פונדקאות= SURROGACY
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "pondekaut" which means "surrogacy"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netanyahu breaks silence on Khashoggi

During a news conference in Bulgaria on Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally broke his silence regarding the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Netanyahu was quoted saying “what happened in the Istanbul consulate was horrendous and it should be duly dealt with."

U.S. increases sanctions on Iran

The United States is now gearing up to impose its second set of harsh sanctions against the hardline Islamic Regime since the U.S. dropped out of the Iranian JCPOA nuclear deal last may. This time, the Trump Administration will be more specifically targeting the Iranian oil industry.

3. U.S. increases sanctions on Iran

Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV Studio about the second round of resumed punitive that is set to go into effect tomorrow.

Hamas & Israel near ceasefire deal

Hamas and Israel are reportedly closer than ever to a ceasefire agreement today as Hamas-affiliated newspaper Al Akhbar, in Lebanon, published a preliminary look at the alleged deal. In it, ten provisions are spelled out each of which creates the conditions for the clauses that follow.

Rifles for rabbis?

It’s now been a week since the massacre at the tree-of-life synagogue, of Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh and the toll it has taken especially on the Jewish community but indeed also on all faiths around the country is still being felt. ILTV correspondent Yael Shir is here with the update.

U.K. police open investigations into Labor Party

After months and months of accusations, British police have now announced to the BBC that they have opened an investigation into allegations of criminal Anti-Semitism within the UK Labour party. Police reiterate that the party itself is not under investigation though many individuals within the party are.

7. LGBT surrogacy bill fails to advance in Knesset

In spite of heavy demonstrations and a practically split parliament, the Israeli Knesset rejected the preliminary reading of a bill that would include same sex couples in existing surrogacy laws. The draft legislation was a combination of two proposals put forth by Zionist Union MK Itzik Shmuli and Yesh Atid’s Yael German.

Bedouin women strive for equality

The practice of a polygamous marriage became criminalized in Israel in 1977 and is punishable by up to 5 years in prison but for Bedouin communities, the law simply has not been enforced, well now Israel wants Bedouin women to strive for equality and end polygamy within their communities and ILTV correspondent Doriel Mizrachi is here with more about it.

23rd anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin’s death

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the death of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.  Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Rabin square over the weekend to commemorate his death and the event was organized by the Darkenu movement and the national union of Israeli students.

10. ‘I’m not your toy’ singer headed back to Europe

Ever since the competition’s end, Israel’s winner Netta Barzilai has been preparing for this day. Barzilai is now headed to Europe for her first Euro-world tour and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh has all the details...

11. Hebrew word Of The Day: PONDEKAUT | פונדקאות= SURROGACY

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "pondekaut" which means "surrogacy"

1. Israel & Hamas progress ceasefire talks
   The Gaza border has been relatively quiet over the past few days, as Palestinian sources report significant progress in ceasefire negotiations, between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian and U.N. officials have been brokering talks between the two parties, as they attempt to come to an agreement.  
2. Advanced & aggressive computer virus hits Iran
   New reports show that Iranian infrastructure and strategic networks have been targeted by a new and advanced computer virus this week. Iranian officials have not revealed the extent of the damage, but according to Israel’s Chadashot news, Iran admits to having faced a cyber-attack, similar to the infamous “Stucks-net virus."
3. Bolsonaro vows to support Israel at the U.N.

Amb. Yosef Livne, Retired Israeli Ambassador speaking at ILTV Studio about the newly elected leader that promieses that Israel can count on Brazil's support.
4. Terrorist, Robert Bowers, indicted on 44 counts
U.S. Officials have now charged the shooter of the Pittsburgh massacre, Robert Bowers, with 44 counts, in what is considered to be the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Originally, prosecutors detained bowers on 29 counts of hate crimes and firearms offenses, but that number has risen to 44.
5. Hundreds attend funeral for Atar family
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of the eight members of the Atar family, who were killed in a fatal head-on collision near the Dead Sea on Wednesday after being struck by an oncoming S.U.V. The funerals for the Atar family, with six children ranging from ages 3 to 12, were held at a Netanya cemetery.
6. Assessment of 2014 oil spill completed

Israel’s environmental protection ministry reported on Wednesday that the 2014 oil spill in southern Israel’s nature reserve caused 281 million shekels in damages. The disaster occurred when a pipe burst open, pouring millions of liters of oil into a nature reserve.
7. Canadian F.M. arrives in Israel for visit

Canadian Foreign Minister, Chrystia Freeland, arrived to Israel for a four-day visit on Tuesday, for the first time since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected in November of 2015.  After arriving from Jordan, she immediately attended a meeting with Defense Minister, Avigdor Liberman.
8. ‘Know your customers like never before’
Efrat Rapoport, CEO Of Bonobo.AI speaking at ILTV Studio about the conversational intel platform that analyzes customer communications.

1. Death camp survivor displays trauma through art
   Auschwitz prisoner, David Olere, was assigned the treacherous and traumatic job of disposing bodies at the Nazi death camp. From the horrors he witnessed and experienced, Olere found a way to rise up from the pain and express himself visually and over the years, he has created an array of incredibly moving and haunting artwork.
2. Ultrasound breakthrough
   While ultrasound examinations are dynamic and in real-time, the doctor who provides the diagnosis is rarely present in the room during the exam. This often means the loss of critical data or it could mean that patients need to come in for follow-ups and that is where “innoging” comes in.
3. International music conference in Tel Aviv
   Music-lovers in Tel Aviv have a lot to be excited about the 5-day “tune-in” music conference and showcase is underway. This is an annual event that features many of Israel’s most well-known bands and up-and-coming artists, who will perform at dozens of bars, venues, and theatres throughout Tel Aviv.
   12. ILTV’S top 5 of the week
   And now for the top five of the week, with ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh with the top 5 things you can do on Shabbat.
   12. Hebrew word Of The Day: PRITZA | פריצה= BREAKTHROUGH
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "pritza" which means "breakthrough"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel & Hamas progress ceasefire talks

The Gaza border has been relatively quiet over the past few days, as Palestinian sources report significant progress in ceasefire negotiations, between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian and U.N. officials have been brokering talks between the two parties, as they attempt to come to an agreement.  

Advanced & aggressive computer virus hits Iran

New reports show that Iranian infrastructure and strategic networks have been targeted by a new and advanced computer virus this week. Iranian officials have not revealed the extent of the damage, but according to Israel’s Chadashot news, Iran admits to having faced a cyber-attack, similar to the infamous “Stucks-net virus."

Bolsonaro vows to support Israel at the U.N.

Amb. Yosef Livne, Retired Israeli Ambassador speaking at ILTV Studio about the newly elected leader that promieses that Israel can count on Brazil's support.

4. Terrorist, Robert Bowers, indicted on 44 counts

U.S. Officials have now charged the shooter of the Pittsburgh massacre, Robert Bowers, with 44 counts, in what is considered to be the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Originally, prosecutors detained bowers on 29 counts of hate crimes and firearms offenses, but that number has risen to 44.

5. Hundreds attend funeral for Atar family

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of the eight members of the Atar family, who were killed in a fatal head-on collision near the Dead Sea on Wednesday after being struck by an oncoming S.U.V. The funerals for the Atar family, with six children ranging from ages 3 to 12, were held at a Netanya cemetery.

6. Assessment of 2014 oil spill completed

Israel’s environmental protection ministry reported on Wednesday that the 2014 oil spill in southern Israel’s nature reserve caused 281 million shekels in damages. The disaster occurred when a pipe burst open, pouring millions of liters of oil into a nature reserve.

7. Canadian F.M. arrives in Israel for visit

Canadian Foreign Minister, Chrystia Freeland, arrived to Israel for a four-day visit on Tuesday, for the first time since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected in November of 2015.  After arriving from Jordan, she immediately attended a meeting with Defense Minister, Avigdor Liberman.

8. ‘Know your customers like never before’

Efrat Rapoport, CEO Of Bonobo.AI speaking at ILTV Studio about the conversational intel platform that analyzes customer communications.

Death camp survivor displays trauma through art

Auschwitz prisoner, David Olere, was assigned the treacherous and traumatic job of disposing bodies at the Nazi death camp. From the horrors he witnessed and experienced, Olere found a way to rise up from the pain and express himself visually and over the years, he has created an array of incredibly moving and haunting artwork.

Ultrasound breakthrough

While ultrasound examinations are dynamic and in real-time, the doctor who provides the diagnosis is rarely present in the room during the exam. This often means the loss of critical data or it could mean that patients need to come in for follow-ups and that is where “innoging” comes in.

International music conference in Tel Aviv

Music-lovers in Tel Aviv have a lot to be excited about the 5-day “tune-in” music conference and showcase is underway. This is an annual event that features many of Israel’s most well-known bands and up-and-coming artists, who will perform at dozens of bars, venues, and theatres throughout Tel Aviv.

12. ILTV’S top 5 of the week

And now for the top five of the week, with ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh with the top 5 things you can do on Shabbat.

12. Hebrew word Of The Day: PRITZA | פריצה= BREAKTHROUGH

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "pritza" which means "breakthrough"

1. ‘Otef.Gaza’ I.G. account explodes in just 2 weeks
   8 Israeli teenage girls living on the border of Gaza are now documenting the destruction in their area on an Instagram page that has gained over 50,000 followers in just 2 weeks. The Instagram page is called Otef.Gaza and it was created to reveal the daily traumas that Israelis in the border communities experience.
   2. Palestinian Jerusalemites buck election boycott
   David Bedein, Director of The Center For Near East Policy speaking at ILTV Studio about Palestinians that would rather live under Israel than P.A.
   3. Municipal elections close

The final ballots in Israel’s municipal elections were cast at 10 pm last night, ending several tight races across the country and according to the interior ministry, 3.6 million people, out of the 6.6 million eligible voters came out to the polling stations across 251 cities, towns, and local councils.

1. Pittsburgh is the tip of the iceberg
   As many are reporting now, the tragic massacre at the tree of life synagogue in Pittsburgh was hardly an isolated event.  Anti-Semitism has been on the rise not just in the U.S., but all over the world, ILTV’s correspondent Yael Shir joins us with more..
   5. Israeli arrested for cocaine trafficking
   Colombian authorities have now filed an indictment against Israeli citizen Roy Erez and Colombian national Hugo Camacho Bustamante and the two defendants have reportedly been sitting in San Andres prison since their arrest in august for charges of attempting to traffic over 230 kilos of cocaine from Panama to Jamaica.
   6. Guatemala preps for Netanyahu visit

It looks like the ties between Israel and Guatemala are growing stronger. Just a few months after Guatemala moved its embassy to Jerusalem, following the united states, the two countries started cooperating with each other in many different ways and ILTV’S Joy Gavillon is here with the details.

1. Deadly collision kills family of 8

In a tragic event, the entire Atar family of 8 from Psagot was killed Tuesday, in a head-on automotive collision on route 90 near Ein Bokek by the Dead Sea. Investigators claim that an SUV with three people drifted into the opposite lane, crashing into the Atar family’s minivan.
8. 1st female Israeli Ambassador to Egypt appointed
in a national first, Israel has just appointed Amira Oron to be its first-ever female Ambassador to Egypt. This would be Israel’s second-ever woman to be chosen as an Ambassador to an Arab nation–  following Einat Klein, who served as Israel’s ambassador in Jordan.

1. #Metoo hits the Israel food industry
   The global #Metoo movement has made major waves & headlines in the last year or so, with people standing up, speaking out & raising awareness to a problem that’s been happening for ages.  And now, Israeli TV presenter, Dafna Lustig, has also said #Metoo after 13 years of silence.
2. TLV Eurovision slogan “dare to dream”
   The 2019 Tel Aviv Eurovision slogan was revealed this week and it’s going to be “dare to dream” and it’s fitting both in the sense that Netta Barzilay beat all odds in this year’s Eurovision which brings the competition to Tel Aviv in the first place and also possibly since the song contest was originally planned for Jerusalem.
3. Champion motors, Mobileye, & Volkswagen join
   The Jerusalem-based Mobileye, which Intel bought for 15.3 billion dollars, is now teaming up with Volkswagen group, and Israel’s champion motors, to launch a self-driving taxi service in Israel as early as 2019. ILTV correspondent Doriel Mizrachi has the scoop.
   12. Hebrew word Of The Day: SHAGRIR | שגריר= AMBASSADOR
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "shagrir" which means "ambassador"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Otef.Gaza’ I.G. account explodes in just 2 weeks

8 Israeli teenage girls living on the border of Gaza are now documenting the destruction in their area on an Instagram page that has gained over 50,000 followers in just 2 weeks. The Instagram page is called Otef.Gaza and it was created to reveal the daily traumas that Israelis in the border communities experience.

2. Palestinian Jerusalemites buck election boycott

David Bedein, Director of The Center For Near East Policy speaking at ILTV Studio about Palestinians that would rather live under Israel than P.A.

3. Municipal elections close

The final ballots in Israel’s municipal elections were cast at 10 pm last night, ending several tight races across the country and according to the interior ministry, 3.6 million people, out of the 6.6 million eligible voters came out to the polling stations across 251 cities, towns, and local councils.

Pittsburgh is the tip of the iceberg

As many are reporting now, the tragic massacre at the tree of life synagogue in Pittsburgh was hardly an isolated event.  Anti-Semitism has been on the rise not just in the U.S., but all over the world, ILTV’s correspondent Yael Shir joins us with more..

5. Israeli arrested for cocaine trafficking

Colombian authorities have now filed an indictment against Israeli citizen Roy Erez and Colombian national Hugo Camacho Bustamante and the two defendants have reportedly been sitting in San Andres prison since their arrest in august for charges of attempting to traffic over 230 kilos of cocaine from Panama to Jamaica.

6. Guatemala preps for Netanyahu visit

It looks like the ties between Israel and Guatemala are growing stronger. Just a few months after Guatemala moved its embassy to Jerusalem, following the united states, the two countries started cooperating with each other in many different ways and ILTV’S Joy Gavillon is here with the details.

Deadly collision kills family of 8

In a tragic event, the entire Atar family of 8 from Psagot was killed Tuesday, in a head-on automotive collision on route 90 near Ein Bokek by the Dead Sea. Investigators claim that an SUV with three people drifted into the opposite lane, crashing into the Atar family’s minivan.

8. 1st female Israeli Ambassador to Egypt appointed

in a national first, Israel has just appointed Amira Oron to be its first-ever female Ambassador to Egypt. This would be Israel’s second-ever woman to be chosen as an Ambassador to an Arab nation–  following Einat Klein, who served as Israel’s ambassador in Jordan.

#Metoo hits the Israel food industry

The global #Metoo movement has made major waves & headlines in the last year or so, with people standing up, speaking out & raising awareness to a problem that’s been happening for ages.  And now, Israeli TV presenter, Dafna Lustig, has also said #Metoo after 13 years of silence.

TLV Eurovision slogan “dare to dream”

The 2019 Tel Aviv Eurovision slogan was revealed this week and it’s going to be “dare to dream” and it’s fitting both in the sense that Netta Barzilay beat all odds in this year’s Eurovision which brings the competition to Tel Aviv in the first place and also possibly since the song contest was originally planned for Jerusalem.

Champion motors, Mobileye, & Volkswagen join

The Jerusalem-based Mobileye, which Intel bought for 15.3 billion dollars, is now teaming up with Volkswagen group, and Israel’s champion motors, to launch a self-driving taxi service in Israel as early as 2019. ILTV correspondent Doriel Mizrachi has the scoop.

12. Hebrew word Of The Day: SHAGRIR | שגריר= AMBASSADOR

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "shagrir" which means "ambassador"

1. P.A. wants to suspend recognition of Israel
   In yet another blow to regional peace or negotiations, the PLO central council has just announced its decision to suspend recognition of the state of Israel, pending Israel’s recognition of the state of Palestine at the pre 1967 lines and with east Jerusalem as its capital.
   2. Brazil’s Bolsonaro to visit Israel in 1st Int’l trip
   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials didn’t wait long to congratulate newly elected Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro only a few hours after finding that the far-right candidate had won the vote, Netanyahu personally called him to congratulate him and invite him to the Holy Land.
2. The future of Israel-Brazil relations

Davidi Hermelin, President of The Int’l Center for Public Diplomacy In Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about the evolving relationship with Brazil.
4. Robert Bowers appears in court
Following up in Pittsburgh Anti-Semitic terrorist, Robert Bowers appeared before a federal judge in court, yesterday, where he acknowledged his crimes and Bowers has been charged with 29 federal criminal counts, several of which could lead to the death penalty.

1. Bar Refaeli releases sneak peak commercial
   Israeli supermodel and fashion guru, Bar Refaeli, is making headlines again this week but it’s not for the great prices on her line of eyeglasses. Refaeli is turning heads for her highly contentious hoodies brand ad campaign which just recently released this preview commercial.
   6. Yisrael Katz heads to Oman

After Netanyahu’s significant visit to Oman over the weekend, which was first visit of a Prime Minister to the Arab country since 1996, Transportation Chief Israel Katz is now gearing up to follow suit; planning a visit to Oman’s capital of Muscat, next week and ILTV’S Yael Shir has the report.

1. Amb. Haley gets final say in Benomar’s immunity

In the latest news regarding a recent Qatari hack of American officials, it seems that outgoing United States Ambassador Nikki Haley may hold the key to prosecution and the pursuit of justice.

1. The lifelong passions of artist, Aviva Naaman

Aviva Naaman, Painter & Sculptorspeaking at ILTV Studio about the 93 year old Israeli painter and sculptor that will be featured in upcoming solo exhibition.

1. Edgybees dispatches new emergency response tech
   Over the past month, hurricane Michael, a category 4 storm claimed the lives of 36 people across 4 states and a number of U.S. response teams that operated in Florida partnered with Israeli-founded drone and augmented reality startup Edgybees throughout the 10 day ordeal.
2. Hebrew word Of The Day: PALEET | פליט= REFUGEE
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "paleet" which means "refugee"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P.A. wants to suspend recognition of Israel

In yet another blow to regional peace or negotiations, the PLO central council has just announced its decision to suspend recognition of the state of Israel, pending Israel’s recognition of the state of Palestine at the pre 1967 lines and with east Jerusalem as its capital.

2. Brazil’s Bolsonaro to visit Israel in 1st Int’l trip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials didn’t wait long to congratulate newly elected Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro only a few hours after finding that the far-right candidate had won the vote, Netanyahu personally called him to congratulate him and invite him to the Holy Land.

The future of Israel-Brazil relations

Davidi Hermelin, President of The Int’l Center for Public Diplomacy In Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about the evolving relationship with Brazil.

4. Robert Bowers appears in court

Following up in Pittsburgh Anti-Semitic terrorist, Robert Bowers appeared before a federal judge in court, yesterday, where he acknowledged his crimes and Bowers has been charged with 29 federal criminal counts, several of which could lead to the death penalty.

Bar Refaeli releases sneak peak commercial

Israeli supermodel and fashion guru, Bar Refaeli, is making headlines again this week but it’s not for the great prices on her line of eyeglasses. Refaeli is turning heads for her highly contentious hoodies brand ad campaign which just recently released this preview commercial.

6. Yisrael Katz heads to Oman

After Netanyahu’s significant visit to Oman over the weekend, which was first visit of a Prime Minister to the Arab country since 1996, Transportation Chief Israel Katz is now gearing up to follow suit; planning a visit to Oman’s capital of Muscat, next week and ILTV’S Yael Shir has the report.

Amb. Haley gets final say in Benomar’s immunity

In the latest news regarding a recent Qatari hack of American officials, it seems that outgoing United States Ambassador Nikki Haley may hold the key to prosecution and the pursuit of justice.

The lifelong passions of artist, Aviva Naaman

Aviva Naaman, Painter & Sculptorspeaking at ILTV Studio about the 93 year old Israeli painter and sculptor that will be featured in upcoming solo exhibition.

Edgybees dispatches new emergency response tech

Over the past month, hurricane Michael, a category 4 storm claimed the lives of 36 people across 4 states and a number of U.S. response teams that operated in Florida partnered with Israeli-founded drone and augmented reality startup Edgybees throughout the 10 day ordeal.

Hebrew word Of The Day: PALEET | פליט= REFUGEE

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "paleet" which means "refugee"

1. Squirrel hill synagogue victims identified
   Everyone is still reeling from Saturday’s massacre at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 congregants were murdered and six more people including four police officers were injured. Thousands gathered for candlelit vigils community members laid wreaths, and worldwide support and solidarity for Pittsburgh was expressed.
   2. Southern Israelis block Kerem Shalom crossing
   Palestinian Health Ministry officials are reporting today that three boys aged 12-14 were killed last night by an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza strip.  The IDF at the same time is claiming that they struck three male targets who were in the midst of placing an explosive device on the border fence.
   3. Israel and her neighbors

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ram Shmueli, Former Head of Israeli Air Force Intelligence speaking at ILTV Studio about how far can diplomacy really go between Israel and her neighbors before the Israel-Palestinian conflict gets in the way.
4. Israel sells spy systems to Saudi Arabia
Israel and Saudi Arabia have long been in the headlines for their not-so-secret diplomacy. The world is revisiting its associations with the Saudis, over their alleged assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. ILTV correspondent Yael Shir joins us with more.

1. Father & son dress as Nazi officer & Hitler
   It seemed like Halloween costumes have taken an dark spin again this year as first, a Nazi-sympathizer from Kentucky is insulted by the treatment he and his family received after he and his five year old son dressed up as a Nazi SS officer and Hitler.
2. Far-right, Jair Bolsonaro, is victorious

Back to South America where the second round of the general elections in Brazil were just held yesterday and pro-israel, far-right, jair bolsonaro, became the newly elected president with more than 55% of the votes, Bolsonaro won the presidency against left-wing workers’ party, Fernando Haddad.

1. T.A.U. teams with Illinois to become next tech hub

Tel Aviv University has announced that it will become the first of 4 founding partners in a new network of technology and innovation centers that are set to be built in Chicago, collectively known as the discover partners institute.

1. Israeli judoka wins gold

Just after Israeli judokas, Gili Cohen, Baruh Shmailov and Timna Nelson Levy made history this weekend, snagging bronze in their weight classes at the UAE’S Abu Dhabi grand slam, veteran Israeli judoka Sagi Muki has now also made history defeating Belgium’s Mattias Casse for the gold.
9. Celebrities speak out against Pittsburgh shooting

After the horrific and absolutely devastating shooting that took 11 lives at the ‘tree of life’ synagogue in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on Saturday - Jewish and Non-Jewish celebrities have publicly stated their shock and condolences with the world and have shown their support in the greater effort of finding peace and unity amongst our society.

10. Hebrew word Of The Day: AZKARA | אזכרה= COMMEMORATION
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "azkara" which means "commemoration"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Squirrel hill synagogue victims identified

Everyone is still reeling from Saturday’s massacre at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 congregants were murdered and six more people including four police officers were injured. Thousands gathered for candlelit vigils community members laid wreaths, and worldwide support and solidarity for Pittsburgh was expressed.

2. Southern Israelis block Kerem Shalom crossing

Palestinian Health Ministry officials are reporting today that three boys aged 12-14 were killed last night by an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza strip.  The IDF at the same time is claiming that they struck three male targets who were in the midst of placing an explosive device on the border fence.

3. Israel and her neighbors

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ram Shmueli, Former Head of Israeli Air Force Intelligence speaking at ILTV Studio about how far can diplomacy really go between Israel and her neighbors before the Israel-Palestinian conflict gets in the way.

4. Israel sells spy systems to Saudi Arabia

Israel and Saudi Arabia have long been in the headlines for their not-so-secret diplomacy. The world is revisiting its associations with the Saudis, over their alleged assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. ILTV correspondent Yael Shir joins us with more.

Father & son dress as Nazi officer & Hitler

It seemed like Halloween costumes have taken an dark spin again this year as first, a Nazi-sympathizer from Kentucky is insulted by the treatment he and his family received after he and his five year old son dressed up as a Nazi SS officer and Hitler.

Far-right, Jair Bolsonaro, is victorious

Back to South America where the second round of the general elections in Brazil were just held yesterday and pro-israel, far-right, jair bolsonaro, became the newly elected president with more than 55% of the votes, Bolsonaro won the presidency against left-wing workers’ party, Fernando Haddad.

T.A.U. teams with Illinois to become next tech hub

Tel Aviv University has announced that it will become the first of 4 founding partners in a new network of technology and innovation centers that are set to be built in Chicago, collectively known as the discover partners institute.

Israeli judoka wins gold

Just after Israeli judokas, Gili Cohen, Baruh Shmailov and Timna Nelson Levy made history this weekend, snagging bronze in their weight classes at the UAE’S Abu Dhabi grand slam, veteran Israeli judoka Sagi Muki has now also made history defeating Belgium’s Mattias Casse for the gold.

9. Celebrities speak out against Pittsburgh shooting

After the horrific and absolutely devastating shooting that took 11 lives at the ‘tree of life’ synagogue in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on Saturday - Jewish and Non-Jewish celebrities have publicly stated their shock and condolences with the world and have shown their support in the greater effort of finding peace and unity amongst our society.

10. Hebrew word Of The Day: AZKARA | אזכרה= COMMEMORATION

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "azkara" which means "commemoration"