ZION NEWS

1. Terror attack in a Pittsburgh synagogue
   Terror and devastation hit the community of squirrel hill in Pittsburgh this weekend as 46 year old terrorist and Anti-Semite Robert Bowers attacked the tree of life synagogue, killing 11 and injuring at least six others.

2.Anti-Semitic incidents surge 60% in 2017
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter is a long-time Anti-Semite attack is just one in a long line of Anti-Semitic hate crimes this year. In fact according to the ADL and the FBI, Anti-Semitic crimes have been surging in recent years with 2017 alone seeing a 60% rise in the number of reported incidents– the largest single-year rise on record.
3. Anti-Semitic incidents surge 60% in 2017

Amb. Yoram Ettinger, Expert on U.S.-Israel Relations & the Middle East speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about the rise in anti-semitic hate crimes in America.
4. Gaza terror groups launch 40 rockets over weekend
In other news, violence along the Gaza-Israel border erupted yet again this weekend, including roughly 16,000 Gazan Palestinians rioting along the fence on Friday, followed by terror groups firing roughly 40 rockets into southern Israeli communities.
5. New evidence in Tair Rada case brought forward
The gruesome 2006 murder of 13 year old Tair Rada has never stopped dividing the country especially after recent reports revealed a new witness and suspect in addition the initial speculations against the conviction of Roman Zadorov; who is still sitting in jail for the murder.

1. P.M. Netanyahu secretly visits Oman

In an incredibly historic moment this past Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to Oman, a Muslim Arab Gulf State, which has no formal diplomatic ties with Israel. The visit was kept secret until after Netanyahu returned back to Israel Friday afternoon.

1. Israeli film showcased in Iraq

Despite international boycott initiatives, and general hostility aimed at the Jewish state for the first time ever, an Israeli film was actually shown in an Arab country’s film festival and ILTV’S Yael Shir has the report.
8. Three Israeli judokas take bronze in the U.A.E.

There’s been a lot of public diplomacy recently between Israel and her Arab, and-or Muslim neighbors not the least of which took place this weekend in Abu Dhabi. Three Israeli judokas competing for the first time in the United Arab Emirates under the Israeli national flag, all took home bronze medals in their weight classes.   

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: HITNATZLUT | הִתנַצְלוּת= APOLOGY
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "hitnatzlut" which means "apology"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terror attack in a Pittsburgh synagogue

Terror and devastation hit the community of squirrel hill in Pittsburgh this weekend as 46 year old terrorist and Anti-Semite Robert Bowers attacked the tree of life synagogue, killing 11 and injuring at least six others.

2.Anti-Semitic incidents surge 60% in 2017

The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter is a long-time Anti-Semite attack is just one in a long line of Anti-Semitic hate crimes this year. In fact according to the ADL and the FBI, Anti-Semitic crimes have been surging in recent years with 2017 alone seeing a 60% rise in the number of reported incidents– the largest single-year rise on record.

3. Anti-Semitic incidents surge 60% in 2017

Amb. Yoram Ettinger, Expert on U.S.-Israel Relations & the Middle East speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about the rise in anti-semitic hate crimes in America.

4. Gaza terror groups launch 40 rockets over weekend

In other news, violence along the Gaza-Israel border erupted yet again this weekend, including roughly 16,000 Gazan Palestinians rioting along the fence on Friday, followed by terror groups firing roughly 40 rockets into southern Israeli communities.

5. New evidence in Tair Rada case brought forward

The gruesome 2006 murder of 13 year old Tair Rada has never stopped dividing the country especially after recent reports revealed a new witness and suspect in addition the initial speculations against the conviction of Roman Zadorov; who is still sitting in jail for the murder.

P.M. Netanyahu secretly visits Oman

In an incredibly historic moment this past Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to Oman, a Muslim Arab Gulf State, which has no formal diplomatic ties with Israel. The visit was kept secret until after Netanyahu returned back to Israel Friday afternoon.

Israeli film showcased in Iraq

Despite international boycott initiatives, and general hostility aimed at the Jewish state for the first time ever, an Israeli film was actually shown in an Arab country’s film festival and ILTV’S Yael Shir has the report.

8. Three Israeli judokas take bronze in the U.A.E.

There’s been a lot of public diplomacy recently between Israel and her Arab, and-or Muslim neighbors not the least of which took place this weekend in Abu Dhabi. Three Israeli judokas competing for the first time in the United Arab Emirates under the Israeli national flag, all took home bronze medals in their weight classes.   

Hebrew word Of The Day: HITNATZLUT | הִתנַצְלוּת= APOLOGY

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "hitnatzlut" which means "apology"

1. Gaza rocket fire hits southern Israel overnight
   The Israeli defense forces targeted eight Hamas terror positions in the Gaza strip Wednesday night in response to yet another rocket attack on the Eshkol and Merhavim regions of southern Israel.

2.Abbas threatens to abrogate deals with Israel
Meanwhile, back in Ramallah; Palestinian authority president Abbas has just announced that the Plo may decide to abrogate many of its agreements with Israel and the United States, pending discussions at the Plo central council meeting later this month.

1. How to curb UNRWA; PA incitement against Israel

David Bedein, Director of The Center for Near East Policy speaking at ILTV Studio about what rights monitoring organizations and experts stated to the U.N.C.A.

1. Russia makes military demands on Israel
   Russia is now demanding more advanced notice prior to future Israeli strikes in Syria. Moscow argues that previously Israel had informed just minutes before an operation. But ever since the accidental downing of the russIan spy plane last month, Russia has taken a stricter approach towards Israel.
2. Israel reassures churches over land seizures
   Government leaders are reassuring Jerusalem church officials this week that the government of Israel has no intention to confiscate church lands or cause economic damage to the churches.
3. Facial recognition causing problems for Mossad?

Espionage is a tough gig and according to Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen, it’s only getting tougher as security services and technological advancements such as facial recognition become stronger and more readily available. Well ILTV Correspondent Doriel Mizrachi is here to tell us how the Mossad plans to overcome these challenges.

1. Police finish investigations into P.M. Netanyahu

Police investigators are now apparently completed with their investigations into Prime Minister Netanyahu. The report first broke on Hadashot television news, last night and maintains that the police will present their findings to the state prosecutors office within the next six months.

1. French authorities suspend labeling requirement

Following the end of a year-long discrimination suit, French authorities have announced that as of early October, they would suspend the requirement of the labeling of Israeli products, pending a decision by the European court of justice.

1. A new way to share your experience and knowledge

Itay Shechter, COO & Founder, Vanywhereand Rami Shechter, CEO & Founder, Vanywhere  speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli startup Vanywhere that has just created a skill sharing platform that instantly connects people in face to face interaction.

1. Support the “A.R.T.S.” at 2018 TLV illustration week

The fifth annual Tel Aviv illustration week is beginning soon. More than 50 art exhibitions will be on display across many museums, galleries and other venues and hundreds of famed veteran Israeli artists along with up-and-coming artists and artist collectives will get to share their creations with the world.

1. Top 5 of the week

And now, we turn to ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh for this week’s top fivewith a look at some of the biggest Israeli Instagram stars.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: LETAYEG | לתייג= TO LABEL
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "letayeg" which means "to label"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaza rocket fire hits southern Israel overnight

The Israeli defense forces targeted eight Hamas terror positions in the Gaza strip Wednesday night in response to yet another rocket attack on the Eshkol and Merhavim regions of southern Israel.

2.Abbas threatens to abrogate deals with Israel

Meanwhile, back in Ramallah; Palestinian authority president Abbas has just announced that the Plo may decide to abrogate many of its agreements with Israel and the United States, pending discussions at the Plo central council meeting later this month.

How to curb UNRWA; PA incitement against Israel

David Bedein, Director of The Center for Near East Policy speaking at ILTV Studio about what rights monitoring organizations and experts stated to the U.N.C.A.

Russia makes military demands on Israel

Russia is now demanding more advanced notice prior to future Israeli strikes in Syria. Moscow argues that previously Israel had informed just minutes before an operation. But ever since the accidental downing of the russIan spy plane last month, Russia has taken a stricter approach towards Israel.

Israel reassures churches over land seizures

Government leaders are reassuring Jerusalem church officials this week that the government of Israel has no intention to confiscate church lands or cause economic damage to the churches.

Facial recognition causing problems for Mossad?

Espionage is a tough gig and according to Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen, it’s only getting tougher as security services and technological advancements such as facial recognition become stronger and more readily available. Well ILTV Correspondent Doriel Mizrachi is here to tell us how the Mossad plans to overcome these challenges.

Police finish investigations into P.M. Netanyahu

Police investigators are now apparently completed with their investigations into Prime Minister Netanyahu. The report first broke on Hadashot television news, last night and maintains that the police will present their findings to the state prosecutors office within the next six months.

French authorities suspend labeling requirement

Following the end of a year-long discrimination suit, French authorities have announced that as of early October, they would suspend the requirement of the labeling of Israeli products, pending a decision by the European court of justice.

A new way to share your experience and knowledge

Itay Shechter, COO & Founder, Vanywhereand Rami Shechter, CEO & Founder, Vanywhere  speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli startup Vanywhere that has just created a skill sharing platform that instantly connects people in face to face interaction.

Support the “A.R.T.S.” at 2018 TLV illustration week

The fifth annual Tel Aviv illustration week is beginning soon. More than 50 art exhibitions will be on display across many museums, galleries and other venues and hundreds of famed veteran Israeli artists along with up-and-coming artists and artist collectives will get to share their creations with the world.

Top 5 of the week

And now, we turn to ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh for this week’s top fivewith a look at some of the biggest Israeli Instagram stars.

Hebrew word Of The Day: LETAYEG | לתייג= TO LABEL

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "letayeg" which means "to label"

1. Qatari fuel to Gaza resumes as violence subsides
   Defense Minister Lieberman made a vast shift in his policy towards Gaza over the last few days, from Monday where he stated that Israel’s only option was war with Hamas to last night where Lieberman declared the resumption of sending Qatari-funded fuel into the strip.

2.Qatari fuel to Gaza resumes as violence subsides
Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the policy changes towards Gaza.
3. HRW reports: Palestinians torture systematically

According to a 2-year investigation by the human rights watch organization, both the Palestinian authority and Hamas have been routinely torturing Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza strip.  The report, called “two authorities, one way, and zero dissent” focuses on the torture of Palestinians by Palestinian security forces.

1. Brazil enters second round of general elections
   The second round of general elections in Brazil is around the corner as the ballot is scheduled to be held next Sunday the 28th and while the population is divided between the two candidates, frontrunner far-right Jair Bolsonaro, did at least make some comments suggesting Israel as a model.
2. Head of German Jewish community not Jewish?
   Wolfgang Seibert, who has been the head of the Jewish community in Pinneberg, Germany, since 2003, has publicly stated that he is a reform Jew. But apparently, it’s false. It’s now been reported that 71-year-old Seibert, for reasons still unknown, has been falsely claiming he of Jewish heritage.
   6. Sodastream helping to collect plastic

Israeli company Sodastream is now continuing it’s campaign to reduce plastic ocean waste across the globe, this time taking initiative to collect plastic refuse from the waters off the coast of Honduras and ITLV’S Doriel Mizrachi is here to give us the details about it.

1. Personalized weight loss at the touch of a button

Lilia Shwartsman, CEO of Wis2biz speaking at ILTV Studio about WIS2BIZ that revolutionizes the weight loss industry and helps people stick to their goals.
8. Google maps launches bike navigation in Israel

Alright speaking of smart tech, pay attention bikers because cycling across Israel just became way easier! Google maps has launched a bike navigation feature this week so from now on, users will be able to get recommendations for the best route to ride back home or get to that meeting on time.

1. On the hunt for ‘real’ Israeli food

If there’s one thing that people can’t deny when they come to this country it’s that the food in Israel is some of the best in the world. But what exactly is Israeli cuisine? Well a new Israeli Docu-series is now out searching to find the answer and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh has the scoop.

1. 5 Dead Sea scroll fragments found to be forged

In a very surprising move, the museum of the bible in Washington is now removing 5 Dead Sea scroll fragments from their display. The removals were announced Monday after the fragments were proven to be forgeries.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: LENAVETTE | לנווט= TO NAVIGATE
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "lenavette" which means "to navigate"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qatari fuel to Gaza resumes as violence subsides

Defense Minister Lieberman made a vast shift in his policy towards Gaza over the last few days, from Monday where he stated that Israel’s only option was war with Hamas to last night where Lieberman declared the resumption of sending Qatari-funded fuel into the strip.

2.Qatari fuel to Gaza resumes as violence subsides

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the policy changes towards Gaza.

3. HRW reports: Palestinians torture systematically

According to a 2-year investigation by the human rights watch organization, both the Palestinian authority and Hamas have been routinely torturing Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza strip.  The report, called “two authorities, one way, and zero dissent” focuses on the torture of Palestinians by Palestinian security forces.

Brazil enters second round of general elections

The second round of general elections in Brazil is around the corner as the ballot is scheduled to be held next Sunday the 28th and while the population is divided between the two candidates, frontrunner far-right Jair Bolsonaro, did at least make some comments suggesting Israel as a model.

Head of German Jewish community not Jewish?

Wolfgang Seibert, who has been the head of the Jewish community in Pinneberg, Germany, since 2003, has publicly stated that he is a reform Jew. But apparently, it’s false. It’s now been reported that 71-year-old Seibert, for reasons still unknown, has been falsely claiming he of Jewish heritage.

6. Sodastream helping to collect plastic

Israeli company Sodastream is now continuing it’s campaign to reduce plastic ocean waste across the globe, this time taking initiative to collect plastic refuse from the waters off the coast of Honduras and ITLV’S Doriel Mizrachi is here to give us the details about it.

Personalized weight loss at the touch of a button

Lilia Shwartsman, CEO of Wis2biz speaking at ILTV Studio about WIS2BIZ that revolutionizes the weight loss industry and helps people stick to their goals.

8. Google maps launches bike navigation in Israel

Alright speaking of smart tech, pay attention bikers because cycling across Israel just became way easier! Google maps has launched a bike navigation feature this week so from now on, users will be able to get recommendations for the best route to ride back home or get to that meeting on time.

On the hunt for ‘real’ Israeli food

If there’s one thing that people can’t deny when they come to this country it’s that the food in Israel is some of the best in the world. But what exactly is Israeli cuisine? Well a new Israeli Docu-series is now out searching to find the answer and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh has the scoop.

5 Dead Sea scroll fragments found to be forged

In a very surprising move, the museum of the bible in Washington is now removing 5 Dead Sea scroll fragments from their display. The removals were announced Monday after the fragments were proven to be forgeries.

Hebrew word Of The Day: LENAVETTE | לנווט= TO NAVIGATE

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "lenavette" which means "to navigate"

1. Gaza rocket fire caused by lightning strike?
   It seems that the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organizations in Gaza were actually telling the truth, when they claimed innocence over last week’s missile attack that destroyed a Beer Sheva home. According to Yedioth Ahronot News, the rocket fire was accidentally caused by a freak lightning strike.
   2.IDF spots Hezbollah post just 1 km from border
   Israeli Security Forces are accusing Hezbollah, the Lebanese terror organization, of violating the United Nations Security Council resolution 1701, which establishes a demilitarized zone between Israel and Lebanon, and describes the terms of a ceasefire agreement.
2. Khashoggi affair throws Middle East into turmoil

Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV Studio about Erdogan demanding independent investigation into 'political murder' of journalist.
4. Jordan won’t negotiate annexation

Israel is now reportedly attempting to negotiate with Jordan, regarding the annexation of two areas on the Israeli-Jordanian border last night, responding to such reports, Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, said that no such negotiation request has yet been submitted and even if it had, it would be rejected.

1. Israel becomes main topic in Florida governor race
   It seems Israel played a major role in the governor debates in Tampa, Florida on Sunday night, republican Ron Desantis went head to head against his democratic rival, Tallahassee mayor, Andrew Gillum and the debate heated up when Israel came into the picture.
2. American Jewish journalist killed in hate-crime
   American-Jewish journalist and paramedic, Jerry Wolkowitz, has died after five months of being in a coma. The 56-year-old New-Jersey native was assaulted last may outside his home, by 25-year-old Jamil Hubbard, in a racially motivated attack.
   7. New program puts Arabs & Haredi Jews in hi-tech

Israel currently has 15,000 unfilled positions in the Hi-Tech industry. A new program launched last week by a coalition of Israeli NGO’S, high-tech companies, philanthropists, and government leaders, put together by start-up nation central, is set to tackle this serious shortage of skilled workers in the tech sector.

1. Knesset passes food donation act
   The Israeli Knesset on Monday passed the food donation act the law is similar to the United States’ “Bill-Emerson Act,” which absolves food donors from criminal and civil liability, as long as they follow the food safety requirements, posted by the ministry of health.
   9. Wheelchairs for those who need them most

Pablo Kaplan, Co-Founder and Managing Partner Of Wheelchairs Of Hope speaking at ILTV Studio about "wheelchairs of hope" that creates affordable wheelchairs to help children all across the world.
10. New Dutch Jewish film scores big at box office

Film enthusiasts take note, the new movie, "the resistance banker," directed by Joram Lursen, is a hit in the Netherlands. The film tells the amazing story of two Dutch brothers who risked their lives to save Jews from the Nazis during the Holocaust.
11. Harry Potter translation features Jewish reference

For all you Harry Potter fans out there, if you read "Harry Potter and the goblet of fire" in Hebrew, hopefully you caught the Jewish reference in one of the scenes, the character "Sirius black" sings a Chanukah song, “Mi Yimallel”.
12. Hebrew word Of The Day: AMIDA | עמידה= STANCE / RESISTANCE
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "stance" which means "resistance"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaza rocket fire caused by lightning strike?

It seems that the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organizations in Gaza were actually telling the truth, when they claimed innocence over last week’s missile attack that destroyed a Beer Sheva home. According to Yedioth Ahronot News, the rocket fire was accidentally caused by a freak lightning strike.

2.IDF spots Hezbollah post just 1 km from border

Israeli Security Forces are accusing Hezbollah, the Lebanese terror organization, of violating the United Nations Security Council resolution 1701, which establishes a demilitarized zone between Israel and Lebanon, and describes the terms of a ceasefire agreement.

Khashoggi affair throws Middle East into turmoil

Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV Studio about Erdogan demanding independent investigation into 'political murder' of journalist.

4. Jordan won’t negotiate annexation

Israel is now reportedly attempting to negotiate with Jordan, regarding the annexation of two areas on the Israeli-Jordanian border last night, responding to such reports, Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, said that no such negotiation request has yet been submitted and even if it had, it would be rejected.

Israel becomes main topic in Florida governor race

It seems Israel played a major role in the governor debates in Tampa, Florida on Sunday night, republican Ron Desantis went head to head against his democratic rival, Tallahassee mayor, Andrew Gillum and the debate heated up when Israel came into the picture.

American Jewish journalist killed in hate-crime

American-Jewish journalist and paramedic, Jerry Wolkowitz, has died after five months of being in a coma. The 56-year-old New-Jersey native was assaulted last may outside his home, by 25-year-old Jamil Hubbard, in a racially motivated attack.

7. New program puts Arabs & Haredi Jews in hi-tech

Israel currently has 15,000 unfilled positions in the Hi-Tech industry. A new program launched last week by a coalition of Israeli NGO’S, high-tech companies, philanthropists, and government leaders, put together by start-up nation central, is set to tackle this serious shortage of skilled workers in the tech sector.

Knesset passes food donation act

The Israeli Knesset on Monday passed the food donation act the law is similar to the United States’ “Bill-Emerson Act,” which absolves food donors from criminal and civil liability, as long as they follow the food safety requirements, posted by the ministry of health.

9. Wheelchairs for those who need them most

Pablo Kaplan, Co-Founder and Managing Partner Of Wheelchairs Of Hope speaking at ILTV Studio about "wheelchairs of hope" that creates affordable wheelchairs to help children all across the world.

10. New Dutch Jewish film scores big at box office

Film enthusiasts take note, the new movie, "the resistance banker," directed by Joram Lursen, is a hit in the Netherlands. The film tells the amazing story of two Dutch brothers who risked their lives to save Jews from the Nazis during the Holocaust.

11. Harry Potter translation features Jewish reference

For all you Harry Potter fans out there, if you read "Harry Potter and the goblet of fire" in Hebrew, hopefully you caught the Jewish reference in one of the scenes, the character "Sirius black" sings a Chanukah song, “Mi Yimallel”.

12. Hebrew word Of The Day: AMIDA | עמידה= STANCE / RESISTANCE

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "stance" which means "resistance"

1. ‘Isle of peace’ to be dismantled
   In a shocking move, Jordan’s King Abdullah II announced yesterday in Amman that he will not be renewing a special clause in the 1994 Israel Jordan peace agreement, which will allow the Hashemite kingdom to annex two sites currently under Israeli control.

2.‘Isle of peace’ to be dismantled
Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about Jordan announcing plan not to renew Israeli land lease.
3. PA’S Jerusalem “mayor” & Intel chief arrested

The Palestinian authority is harshly condemning Israel right now, over the weekend arrests of two top Palestinian authority officials. Israeli Security Forces arrested the Palestinian authority’s Jerusalem governor, Adnan Ghaith, and Col. Jihad Faqih, the commander of the PA’S intelligence service for the Jerusalem area.

1. Hundreds protest against new gun reforms

Last week we reported the murder of Angoach Malkmu Wasa was shot to death by her husband in the presence of her three young children. Over the past month alone, intra-family gun violence has taken the lives of two Israeli women. To protest this rising violence, hundreds of Israelis took to the streets over the past week across 20 different cities in Israel.

1. Women’s rights groups join in protest
   Now for further analysis after several groups call on authorities to increase preventative measures to protect women is ILTV’S correspondent Yael Shir.
2. 23 years since the murder of Yitzhak Rabin Z”L
   Israel marked the 23rd anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's murder yesterday but what Rabin’s granddaughter, Noa Rotman, had to say at the memorial is all anyone can talk about. Rotman, took her time at the podium to compare the current government to that of her grandfather slamming Prime Minister Netanyahu for dividing the nation.
   7. Israel & Canada develop their ‘Bud-Lationship’

Canada’s cannabis legalization took effect nationally last week and in the few days following retail shops have nearly completely sold out. The newly legal industry is expected to be worth 6.5 billion in annual sales in Canada alone and now Israel’s medical cannabis sector is trying to buy in.

1. Church land confiscations law delayed

Prime Minister Netanyahu has again just delayed a draft law backed by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked and kulanu Knesset member Rachel Azaria which would allow the state to confiscate lands in Israel that have been sold to private developers by the Greek orthodox church in Jerusalem.

1. Israeli gaming team set to compete in Taiwan

Ido Brosh, Chairman Of The Israeli Competitive Gaming Association speaking at ILTV Studio about the delegation of fifteen to represent Israel against 42 other competing countries.

1. U.S. baseball players get Israeli citizenship

10 American Jewish baseball players have finally landed in Israel after deciding to gain Israeli citizenship in order to participate in the 2020 Olympics with the country's national team. The players applied together for their Aliyah, and received their citizenship last week Wednesday, in Jaffa.

1. Israeli cosmetics startup wins first place prize

Imagine there was such a thing as fragrance infused body art that you could literally apply a scented ink on your skin, sounds awesome no? Well it’s true, it’s here and the technology was created by none other than an Israeli startup.  ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh has all the smelly details!

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: BOHSEM | בושם= PERFUME
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "bohsem" which means "perfume"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Isle of peace’ to be dismantled

In a shocking move, Jordan’s King Abdullah II announced yesterday in Amman that he will not be renewing a special clause in the 1994 Israel Jordan peace agreement, which will allow the Hashemite kingdom to annex two sites currently under Israeli control.

2.‘Isle of peace’ to be dismantled

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about Jordan announcing plan not to renew Israeli land lease.

3. PA’S Jerusalem “mayor” & Intel chief arrested

The Palestinian authority is harshly condemning Israel right now, over the weekend arrests of two top Palestinian authority officials. Israeli Security Forces arrested the Palestinian authority’s Jerusalem governor, Adnan Ghaith, and Col. Jihad Faqih, the commander of the PA’S intelligence service for the Jerusalem area.

Hundreds protest against new gun reforms

Last week we reported the murder of Angoach Malkmu Wasa was shot to death by her husband in the presence of her three young children. Over the past month alone, intra-family gun violence has taken the lives of two Israeli women. To protest this rising violence, hundreds of Israelis took to the streets over the past week across 20 different cities in Israel.

Women’s rights groups join in protest

Now for further analysis after several groups call on authorities to increase preventative measures to protect women is ILTV’S correspondent Yael Shir.

23 years since the murder of Yitzhak Rabin Z”L

Israel marked the 23rd anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's murder yesterday but what Rabin’s granddaughter, Noa Rotman, had to say at the memorial is all anyone can talk about. Rotman, took her time at the podium to compare the current government to that of her grandfather slamming Prime Minister Netanyahu for dividing the nation.

7. Israel & Canada develop their ‘Bud-Lationship’

Canada’s cannabis legalization took effect nationally last week and in the few days following retail shops have nearly completely sold out. The newly legal industry is expected to be worth 6.5 billion in annual sales in Canada alone and now Israel’s medical cannabis sector is trying to buy in.

Church land confiscations law delayed

Prime Minister Netanyahu has again just delayed a draft law backed by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked and kulanu Knesset member Rachel Azaria which would allow the state to confiscate lands in Israel that have been sold to private developers by the Greek orthodox church in Jerusalem.

Israeli gaming team set to compete in Taiwan

Ido Brosh, Chairman Of The Israeli Competitive Gaming Association speaking at ILTV Studio about the delegation of fifteen to represent Israel against 42 other competing countries.

U.S. baseball players get Israeli citizenship

10 American Jewish baseball players have finally landed in Israel after deciding to gain Israeli citizenship in order to participate in the 2020 Olympics with the country's national team. The players applied together for their Aliyah, and received their citizenship last week Wednesday, in Jaffa.

Israeli cosmetics startup wins first place prize

Imagine there was such a thing as fragrance infused body art that you could literally apply a scented ink on your skin, sounds awesome no? Well it’s true, it’s here and the technology was created by none other than an Israeli startup.  ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh has all the smelly details!

Hebrew word Of The Day: BOHSEM | בושם= PERFUME

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "bohsem" which means "perfume"