ZION NEWS

1. Shooting attack in Barkan industrial zone
   A Palestinian terrorist in his mid-twenties committed a shooting attack at approximately 7:40 this morning, in the Barkan industrial zone of the West Bank, near the settlement of Ariel. Zaka Israel services confirmed that two Israelis, a man and a woman, were killed, and a third was injured.
2. Shooting attack in Barkan industrial zone
   Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the terror attack in the Barkan industrial zone.
   3. Three Palestinians killed during weekend riots

Clashes between roughly 20,000 protesters and Israeli Security Forces along the Gaza border again broke out this weekend with another three Palestinians rioters reportedly being shot dead and 126 more wounded.
4. Russia starts mediating between Israel & Iran?
Israel and Iran may actually soon be in direct contact with one another, following the promise of Russian intervention. The news was broken last Thursday, just after the recent completion of the delivery of Russian S-300 missile defense systems to Syria.

1. Sara Netanyahu begins trial today
   For the first time in Israeli history, the Prime Minister’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, is set to begin trial in what’s become known as the ‘residences affair’ today, facing charges of fraud and breach of trust.
2. Woman uniting for Jewish connection
   Lori Palatnik, Founding Director Of The Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project speaking at ILTV Studio about the Jewish women's renaissance project that unites women worldwide in the Holy Land.
   7. 200-year old math equation solved
   According to official press releases, Gal Davidi, an Israeli mathematician with a PHD in aerospace engineering and his partner Svetlin Georgiev believe they found a solution for the Navier stokes existence and smoothness problem.
   8. 34th Haifa international film festival wraps
   The Haifa International Film Festival finally wrapped last week and you’ll definitely want to hear who this year’s winners are. ILTV’S Yael Shir has more on this prestigious festival.
   9. Hebrew word Of The Day: MISHVA’AH | משואה = EQUATION

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "mishava'ah" which means "equation"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shooting attack in Barkan industrial zone

A Palestinian terrorist in his mid-twenties committed a shooting attack at approximately 7:40 this morning, in the Barkan industrial zone of the West Bank, near the settlement of Ariel. Zaka Israel services confirmed that two Israelis, a man and a woman, were killed, and a third was injured.

Shooting attack in Barkan industrial zone

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the terror attack in the Barkan industrial zone.

3. Three Palestinians killed during weekend riots

Clashes between roughly 20,000 protesters and Israeli Security Forces along the Gaza border again broke out this weekend with another three Palestinians rioters reportedly being shot dead and 126 more wounded.

4. Russia starts mediating between Israel & Iran?

Israel and Iran may actually soon be in direct contact with one another, following the promise of Russian intervention. The news was broken last Thursday, just after the recent completion of the delivery of Russian S-300 missile defense systems to Syria.

Sara Netanyahu begins trial today

For the first time in Israeli history, the Prime Minister’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, is set to begin trial in what’s become known as the ‘residences affair’ today, facing charges of fraud and breach of trust.

Woman uniting for Jewish connection

Lori Palatnik, Founding Director Of The Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project speaking at ILTV Studio about the Jewish women's renaissance project that unites women worldwide in the Holy Land.

7. 200-year old math equation solved

According to official press releases, Gal Davidi, an Israeli mathematician with a PHD in aerospace engineering and his partner Svetlin Georgiev believe they found a solution for the Navier stokes existence and smoothness problem.

8. 34th Haifa international film festival wraps

The Haifa International Film Festival finally wrapped last week and you’ll definitely want to hear who this year’s winners are. ILTV’S Yael Shir has more on this prestigious festival.

9. Hebrew word Of The Day: MISHVA’AH | משואה = EQUATION

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "mishava'ah" which means "equation"

1. German Chancellor Merkel begins Israel trip
   German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Israel last night, beginning her two day visit with Israeli officials. Merkel is joined in her visit by over a dozen different German ministers and this will make the seventh such government to government meetings between Israel and Germany in the last decade.
2. Haredi parties stall on army conscription bill
   It seems that the Haredi parties just cannot come to a conclusion regarding the controversial Haredi conscription bill. Leaders of United Torah Judaism’s Agudat Yisrael Party has announced that it will not decide whether to back the bill on the table until they know whether or not Prime Minister Netanyahu will initiate elections.
   3. IDF preparedness comes under question

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about whether or not the IDF is as prepared for war as it claim to be. 
4. Israel sends earthquake; Tsunami aid to Indonesia
Following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia last week, Israel is reportedly sending aid. On Friday, the 7.5 magnitude quake hit the island of Sulawesi, in central Indonesia resulting in over 1400 people killed on this pacific island nation.

1. Rabbinical court punishes woman for refusing get
   In a very strange first, it seems that Israel’s Rabbinical Court in Haifa is now penalizing an Israeli Jewish woman for refusing to accept a divorce from her husband. ILTV’S Yael Shir has more on the story.
   6. IDF is the most vegan army in the world
   In other news, Israel’s army radio declared Wednesday that the Israeli Defense Force is the most vegan army on earth with one in every 18 soldiers committed to the vegan lifestyle. That’s 20 times the number of vegans in the army just three years ago.
   7. Meet albert, the Robo-marketing dynamo

Ron Netzerel, CPO of Albert.Ai speaking at ILTV Studio about the fully autonomous A.I. system that connects you to your customers like never before.
8. ‘Jarhead’ installment wraps in Israel
The American-Israeli war-saga “Jarhead: law of return” just wrapped in Israel and the fourth installment in this series of war movies will also boast some incredible footage in neighboring Syria. Still, according to producer Philip Roth, the biggest challenge faced by the production company was shooting in Israel during sukkot.
9. The Simpsons season 30 takes off
The critically acclaimed and award winning animated series, the Simpsons, kicked off its 30th season this week and the longest running sitcom in U.S history made a major cast upgrade to do it and by upgrade - it's obviously our

1. NASA to help Israel’s space-il land on the moon

Now speaking of stars, NASA has announced that they will help Israel firm Space-Il launch its unmanned spacecraft to the moon. NASA will be providing a laser reflector that will help the spacecraft find a spot to land on, as well as vital communication assistance.
11. Top 5 of the week
And up now, ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh with this week’s top 5 on the best sights to visit for animal lovers.
12. Hebrew word Of The Day: TIV’ONI | טִבעוֹנִי = VEGAN

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "tiv'oni" which means "vegas"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German Chancellor Merkel begins Israel trip

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Israel last night, beginning her two day visit with Israeli officials. Merkel is joined in her visit by over a dozen different German ministers and this will make the seventh such government to government meetings between Israel and Germany in the last decade.

Haredi parties stall on army conscription bill

It seems that the Haredi parties just cannot come to a conclusion regarding the controversial Haredi conscription bill. Leaders of United Torah Judaism’s Agudat Yisrael Party has announced that it will not decide whether to back the bill on the table until they know whether or not Prime Minister Netanyahu will initiate elections.

3. IDF preparedness comes under question

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about whether or not the IDF is as prepared for war as it claim to be. 

4. Israel sends earthquake; Tsunami aid to Indonesia

Following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia last week, Israel is reportedly sending aid. On Friday, the 7.5 magnitude quake hit the island of Sulawesi, in central Indonesia resulting in over 1400 people killed on this pacific island nation.

Rabbinical court punishes woman for refusing get

In a very strange first, it seems that Israel’s Rabbinical Court in Haifa is now penalizing an Israeli Jewish woman for refusing to accept a divorce from her husband. ILTV’S Yael Shir has more on the story.

6. IDF is the most vegan army in the world

In other news, Israel’s army radio declared Wednesday that the Israeli Defense Force is the most vegan army on earth with one in every 18 soldiers committed to the vegan lifestyle. That’s 20 times the number of vegans in the army just three years ago.

7. Meet albert, the Robo-marketing dynamo

Ron Netzerel, CPO of Albert.Ai speaking at ILTV Studio about the fully autonomous A.I. system that connects you to your customers like never before.

8. ‘Jarhead’ installment wraps in Israel

The American-Israeli war-saga “Jarhead: law of return” just wrapped in Israel and the fourth installment in this series of war movies will also boast some incredible footage in neighboring Syria. Still, according to producer Philip Roth, the biggest challenge faced by the production company was shooting in Israel during sukkot.

9. The Simpsons season 30 takes off

The critically acclaimed and award winning animated series, the Simpsons, kicked off its 30th season this week and the longest running sitcom in U.S history made a major cast upgrade to do it and by upgrade - it's obviously our

NASA to help Israel’s space-il land on the moon

Now speaking of stars, NASA has announced that they will help Israel firm Space-Il launch its unmanned spacecraft to the moon. NASA will be providing a laser reflector that will help the spacecraft find a spot to land on, as well as vital communication assistance.

11. Top 5 of the week

And up now, ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh with this week’s top 5 on the best sights to visit for animal lovers.

12. Hebrew word Of The Day: TIV’ONI | טִבעוֹנִי= VEGAN

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "tiv'oni" which means "vegas"

German Chancellor Merkel begins Israel trip

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Israel last night, beginning her two day visit with Israeli officials. Merkel is joined in her visit by over a dozen different German ministers and this will make the seventh such government to government meetings between Israel and Germany in the last decade.

Haredi parties stall on army conscription bill

It seems that the Haredi parties just cannot come to a conclusion regarding the controversial Haredi conscription bill. Leaders of United Torah Judaism’s Agudat Yisrael Party has announced that it will not decide whether to back the bill on the table until they know whether or not Prime Minister Netanyahu will initiate elections.

3. IDF preparedness comes under question

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about whether or not the IDF is as prepared for war as it claim to be. 

4. Israel sends earthquake; Tsunami aid to Indonesia

Following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia last week, Israel is reportedly sending aid. On Friday, the 7.5 magnitude quake hit the island of Sulawesi, in central Indonesia resulting in over 1400 people killed on this pacific island nation.

Rabbinical court punishes woman for refusing get

In a very strange first, it seems that Israel’s Rabbinical Court in Haifa is now penalizing an Israeli Jewish woman for refusing to accept a divorce from her husband. ILTV’S Yael Shir has more on the story.

6. IDF is the most vegan army in the world

In other news, Israel’s army radio declared Wednesday that the Israeli Defense Force is the most vegan army on earth with one in every 18 soldiers committed to the vegan lifestyle. That’s 20 times the number of vegans in the army just three years ago.

7. Meet albert, the Robo-marketing dynamo

Ron Netzerel, CPO of Albert.Ai speaking at ILTV Studio about the fully autonomous A.I. system that connects you to your customers like never before.

8. ‘Jarhead’ installment wraps in Israel

The American-Israeli war-saga “Jarhead: law of return” just wrapped in Israel and the fourth installment in this series of war movies will also boast some incredible footage in neighboring Syria. Still, according to producer Philip Roth, the biggest challenge faced by the production company was shooting in Israel during sukkot.

9. The Simpsons season 30 takes off

The critically acclaimed and award winning animated series, the Simpsons, kicked off its 30th season this week and the longest running sitcom in U.S history made a major cast upgrade to do it and by upgrade - it's obviously our

NASA to help Israel’s space-il land on the moon

Now speaking of stars, NASA has announced that they will help Israel firm Space-Il launch its unmanned spacecraft to the moon. NASA will be providing a laser reflector that will help the spacecraft find a spot to land on, as well as vital communication assistance.

11. Top 5 of the week

And up now, ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh with this week’s top 5 on the best sights to visit for animal lovers.

12. Hebrew word Of The Day: TIV’ONI | טִבעוֹנִי= VEGAN

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "tiv'oni" which means "vegas"

1. Russia delivers s-300 missile systems to Syria
   Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed yesterday that the shipment of S-300 air defense systems to Syria has been completed. Reporting to President Putin, Shoigu said ‘the work was finished a day ago’ and Syrian officials say that now Israel will have to think twice before striking.
   2. Russia delivers s-300 missile systems to Syria
   Zeev Levin, Head of Eurasian Research Unit at the Harry S. Truman Institute speaking at ILTV Studio about Syrian deputy F.M. saying Israel "will now have to weigh and rethink before attacking."
   3. Netanyahu urges IAEA to investigate secret sites

Following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s insistence that the international atomic energy agency needs to investigate new and secret atomic sites in Iran, IAEA head Yukiya Amano has fired back, saying the agency doesn’t take evidence at face value.

1. Transportation official arrested for bribery
   A high-ranking official in the transportation ministry has just been arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, receiving an illicit gift, and breach of trust for taking gifts. All in exchange for promoting a bus company’s interests and favoring it for certain transportation routes.
   5. German chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Israel
   German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to land in Israel today accompanied by leading German business people for two days of meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials. The meetings will focus on economy, innovation and technology.
2. Conflict over residency for terrorist relatives
   An appeals court in Jerusalem on Tuesday held a landmark hearing about whether the interior ministry can or cannot cancel the residency status of 3 Palestinians. The Palestinians in question are extended family members of terrorist, Fadi Al-Qanbar who murdered four IDF soldiers in January 2017.
   7. Malaysian P.M. goes on Anti-Semitic rant on BBC

The Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, is in the UK this week and while in an interview with the BBC, he proceeded to make a slew of vicious and blatant Anti-Semitic and Anti-Jewish statements.
8. The symphony of genesis
Dr. Baruch Berliner, Composer speaking at ILTV Studio about the Jewish composers bringing bible stories to life through sound.
9. Researchers use handwriting to analyze moods
Israeli researchers at Haifa University have just discovered a way to reveal people’s moods based on their handwriting. The handwriting was analyzed based on the spaces between the words, the pressure of the writing tool on the paper, and the shape of the letters, all to determine a person’s emotional state of mind.
10. ‘Hot jazz’ series is coming up
The ‘Hot Jazz’ series is now right around the corner - bringing us some of Israel and the world’s best jazz performers to the Holy Land and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh is here with the details.

1. Israeli ‘Humavox’ ups its wireless charging game
   Try to imagine wireless charging anywhere, anytime, anyplace from nearly anything. Well new Israeli startup Humavox promises exactly that.
2. Hebrew word Of The Day: SOHLELAH | סוללה = BATTERY

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "sohlelah" which means "battery"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia delivers s-300 missile systems to Syria

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed yesterday that the shipment of S-300 air defense systems to Syria has been completed. Reporting to President Putin, Shoigu said ‘the work was finished a day ago’ and Syrian officials say that now Israel will have to think twice before striking.

2.Russia delivers s-300 missile systems to Syria

Zeev Levin, Head of Eurasian Research Unit at the Harry S. Truman Institute speaking at ILTV Studio about Syrian deputy F.M. saying Israel "will now have to weigh and rethink before attacking."

3. Netanyahu urges IAEA to investigate secret sites

Following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s insistence that the international atomic energy agency needs to investigate new and secret atomic sites in Iran, IAEA head Yukiya Amano has fired back, saying the agency doesn’t take evidence at face value.

Transportation official arrested for bribery

A high-ranking official in the transportation ministry has just been arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, receiving an illicit gift, and breach of trust for taking gifts. All in exchange for promoting a bus company’s interests and favoring it for certain transportation routes.

5. German chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Israel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to land in Israel today accompanied by leading German business people for two days of meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials. The meetings will focus on economy, innovation and technology.

Conflict over residency for terrorist relatives

An appeals court in Jerusalem on Tuesday held a landmark hearing about whether the interior ministry can or cannot cancel the residency status of 3 Palestinians. The Palestinians in question are extended family members of terrorist, Fadi Al-Qanbar who murdered four IDF soldiers in January 2017.

7. Malaysian P.M. goes on Anti-Semitic rant on BBC

The Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, is in the UK this week and while in an interview with the BBC, he proceeded to make a slew of vicious and blatant Anti-Semitic and Anti-Jewish statements.

8. The symphony of genesis

Dr. Baruch Berliner, Composer speaking at ILTV Studio about the Jewish composers bringing bible stories to life through sound.

9. Researchers use handwriting to analyze moods

Israeli researchers at Haifa University have just discovered a way to reveal people’s moods based on their handwriting. The handwriting was analyzed based on the spaces between the words, the pressure of the writing tool on the paper, and the shape of the letters, all to determine a person’s emotional state of mind.

10. ‘Hot jazz’ series is coming up

The ‘Hot Jazz’ series is now right around the corner - bringing us some of Israel and the world’s best jazz performers to the Holy Land and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh is here with the details.

Israeli ‘Humavox’ ups its wireless charging game

Try to imagine wireless charging anywhere, anytime, anyplace from nearly anything. Well new Israeli startup Humavox promises exactly that.

Hebrew word Of The Day: SOHLELAH | סוללה = BATTERY

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "sohlelah" which means "battery"

Russia delivers s-300 missile systems to Syria

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed yesterday that the shipment of S-300 air defense systems to Syria has been completed. Reporting to President Putin, Shoigu said ‘the work was finished a day ago’ and Syrian officials say that now Israel will have to think twice before striking.

2.Russia delivers s-300 missile systems to Syria

Zeev Levin, Head of Eurasian Research Unit at the Harry S. Truman Institute speaking at ILTV Studio about Syrian deputy F.M. saying Israel "will now have to weigh and rethink before attacking."

3. Netanyahu urges IAEA to investigate secret sites

Following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s insistence that the international atomic energy agency needs to investigate new and secret atomic sites in Iran, IAEA head Yukiya Amano has fired back, saying the agency doesn’t take evidence at face value.

Transportation official arrested for bribery

A high-ranking official in the transportation ministry has just been arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, receiving an illicit gift, and breach of trust for taking gifts. All in exchange for promoting a bus company’s interests and favoring it for certain transportation routes.

5. German chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Israel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to land in Israel today accompanied by leading German business people for two days of meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials. The meetings will focus on economy, innovation and technology.

Conflict over residency for terrorist relatives

An appeals court in Jerusalem on Tuesday held a landmark hearing about whether the interior ministry can or cannot cancel the residency status of 3 Palestinians. The Palestinians in question are extended family members of terrorist, Fadi Al-Qanbar who murdered four IDF soldiers in January 2017.

7. Malaysian P.M. goes on Anti-Semitic rant on BBC

The Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, is in the UK this week and while in an interview with the BBC, he proceeded to make a slew of vicious and blatant Anti-Semitic and Anti-Jewish statements.

8. The symphony of genesis

Dr. Baruch Berliner, Composer speaking at ILTV Studio about the Jewish composers bringing bible stories to life through sound.

9. Researchers use handwriting to analyze moods

Israeli researchers at Haifa University have just discovered a way to reveal people’s moods based on their handwriting. The handwriting was analyzed based on the spaces between the words, the pressure of the writing tool on the paper, and the shape of the letters, all to determine a person’s emotional state of mind.

10. ‘Hot jazz’ series is coming up

The ‘Hot Jazz’ series is now right around the corner - bringing us some of Israel and the world’s best jazz performers to the Holy Land and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh is here with the details.

Israeli ‘Humavox’ ups its wireless charging game

Try to imagine wireless charging anywhere, anytime, anyplace from nearly anything. Well new Israeli startup Humavox promises exactly that.

Hebrew word Of The Day: SOHLELAH | סוללה = BATTERY

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "sohlelah" which means "battery"

1. Trump backs two-state-solution; then backtracks
   United States President Donald Trump again made headlines this week after publicly endorsing the two-state solution as the best option for the first time. Trump made the comments Wednesday in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
2. European countries continue to support Iran
   Davidi Hermelin, President, International Center for Public Diplomacy, Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about why the E.U. and other conutries have been so intent on keeping Iran happy.
3. Netanyahu meets with world leaders in New York

In other news from New York, Prime Minister Netanyahu continued his meetings at the un general assembly, with leaders like Egyptian President Sisi, and many more. With Sisi the two met last night for roughly two hours to discuss regional developments and the situation in Gaza.
4. Hit-and-run suspect was previously deported
On Sunday night, Spanish journalist Julio De La Guardia slammed his car into 31-year-old ultra-orthodox musician Chaim Tukachinsky, killing him in a hit-and-run drunk-driving accident and now, it’s also been revealed that the suspect had actually already been deported from Israel for beating and injuring his wife during a domestic dispute.
5. Is Messi finally coming to the Holy Land?
For all the sport lovers in Israel, we have some promising news! Only a few months after the cancellation of the soccer match between Argentina and Israel that many were waiting for it looks like the big star Lionel Messi will be coming to the Holy Land after all. Apparently, Israel will host a match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

1. Restaurant economy in Israel takes a hit
   Israel has often been touted as having one of the best food scenes in the world. In fact, four Israeli restaurants made the list of the top 1000 restaurants in the world, ranked by France’s Foreign Ministry. But sadly, Israel’s restaurant industry could be taking a downward turn, as a result of a recent court ruling that states that waiters’ tips will be regarded as part of their salary pay, and therefore will be taxable income.
   7. Better parking solutions
   Haim Shani, CEO Of Utron speaking at ILTV Studio about Autonomous parking made smarter by Utron.
   8. Breast cancer mortality rates improve in Israel
   According to the health ministry and the Israel cancer association, the mortality rate from breast cancer in Israeli Jewish woman has fallen 25 percent between the years 2005 to 2015. And reports say the decline is a direct result of heightened awareness leading to an increase in early detections and usage of mammography scans.
   9. Thousands gather at Kotel for priestly blessing
   As the Sukkot holiday begins to wind down towards a close this weekend, thousands of worshippers from around the world gathered at Jerusalem’s Western Wall to receive the priestly blessing, called the Birkat Hakohanim.
2. Top 5 of the week
   And now with a few fun facts and traditions about the holiday of Sukkot is ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh with this week's top 5.
3. Hebrew word Of The Day: MAS | מס = TAX

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Mas" which means "Tax"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump backs two-state-solution; then backtracks

United States President Donald Trump again made headlines this week after publicly endorsing the two-state solution as the best option for the first time. Trump made the comments Wednesday in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

European countries continue to support Iran

Davidi Hermelin, President, International Center for Public Diplomacy, Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about why the E.U. and other conutries have been so intent on keeping Iran happy.

Netanyahu meets with world leaders in New York

In other news from New York, Prime Minister Netanyahu continued his meetings at the un general assembly, with leaders like Egyptian President Sisi, and many more. With Sisi the two met last night for roughly two hours to discuss regional developments and the situation in Gaza.

4. Hit-and-run suspect was previously deported

On Sunday night, Spanish journalist Julio De La Guardia slammed his car into 31-year-old ultra-orthodox musician Chaim Tukachinsky, killing him in a hit-and-run drunk-driving accident and now, it’s also been revealed that the suspect had actually already been deported from Israel for beating and injuring his wife during a domestic dispute.

5. Is Messi finally coming to the Holy Land?

For all the sport lovers in Israel, we have some promising news! Only a few months after the cancellation of the soccer match between Argentina and Israel that many were waiting for it looks like the big star Lionel Messi will be coming to the Holy Land after all. Apparently, Israel will host a match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Restaurant economy in Israel takes a hit

Israel has often been touted as having one of the best food scenes in the world. In fact, four Israeli restaurants made the list of the top 1000 restaurants in the world, ranked by France’s Foreign Ministry. But sadly, Israel’s restaurant industry could be taking a downward turn, as a result of a recent court ruling that states that waiters’ tips will be regarded as part of their salary pay, and therefore will be taxable income.

7. Better parking solutions

Haim Shani, CEO Of Utron speaking at ILTV Studio about Autonomous parking made smarter by Utron.

8. Breast cancer mortality rates improve in Israel

According to the health ministry and the Israel cancer association, the mortality rate from breast cancer in Israeli Jewish woman has fallen 25 percent between the years 2005 to 2015. And reports say the decline is a direct result of heightened awareness leading to an increase in early detections and usage of mammography scans.

9. Thousands gather at Kotel for priestly blessing

As the Sukkot holiday begins to wind down towards a close this weekend, thousands of worshippers from around the world gathered at Jerusalem’s Western Wall to receive the priestly blessing, called the Birkat Hakohanim.

Top 5 of the week

And now with a few fun facts and traditions about the holiday of Sukkot is ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh with this week's top 5.

Hebrew word Of The Day: MAS | מס = TAX

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Mas" which means "Tax"