ZION NEWS

1. Corbyn admits Labour is plagued by anti-semitism

  UK Labour peers group threatens to pass a vote of no confidence against party head

#LABOURPARTY #MKCORBYN

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1. Boris Johnson becomes new British Prime Minister

How will Johnson’s tenure as premier affect UK-Israel relations? Joining us in the ILTV studio to discuss are David Mencer, UK political consultant, former director of Labour Friends of Israel and Terry Newman, former chief of staff to British Jewish MP, Lord Greville Janner.

#UK #PRIMEMINISTER

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1. The art of (excluding Iran from) the deal

  U.S. President Trump says chances of negotiations with Tehran are ‘dwindling’

#IRAN #TRUMP

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1. Leaders from Hamas and Iran meet in Tehran

  Ayatollah Khamenei says Palestinians have ‘precise missiles’ to fight us’ peace plan

#AYATOLLAKHAMENEI #HAMAS

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1. US team still pushing hard for Middle East peace

  Kushner; Greenblatt to visit Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE

#US #KUSHNER

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1. East Jerusalem demolitions continue in Sur Baher

  PA decries the move as ‘a massacre’; ‘ethnic cleansing,’ and a ‘grave escalation’

#PA #EASTJERUSALEM

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1. Palestinians assault Saudi blogger on Temple Mount

  Mohammed Saud is visiting Israel as part of historic Arab press delegation

#TEMPLEMOUNT #MOHAMMEDSAUD

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1. Nurses strike as healthcare system nears break

  Lack of beds, funding, and regulation is leading to major issues in Israeli hospitals

#HEALTHCARE #STRIKE

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1. Tragedy strikes in Modi’in Illit

  Infant declared dead after being left alone for hours in a hot car. ILTV correspondent

Nittany Manson is in the ILTV studio to discuss the events.

#NITTANYMANSON #OVERHEAT

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1. Fully automated traffic light installed in Israel

  AI-powered road-light will be piloted at busy intersection near Ben Gurion airport

#AI #TRAFFIC

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1. Today in history - July 23, 1873

  Birthday of Alice Petluck; one of the first women to attend law school in America

 #TODAYINHISTORY #HISTORY

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1. The weather forecast

Tonight and tomorrow will again by clear to partly cloudy, and hot– with a low tonight of about seventy-five… or twenty-four degrees Celsius; and a high tomorrow of roughly eighty-nine or thirty-two degrees Celsius.

#ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST

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Labor & Gesher Parties Merge

  Left Wing Parties Decry Merger While Bennett & Shaked Discuss ‘New Right Party’ Pt. 2

Ayelet Shaked Will Head The New ‘New Right’ Party

How Will The Recent Political Shake-Ups & Unions Affect September Elections? Attila Somfalvi is joining us via Skype To Discuss.

UK To Slap Iran With Sanctions After Ship Seizure

  Britain Claims Iran Violated Int’L Law; Germany Demands That The Crew Be Released

US Moves Army Forces To Prince Sultan Air Base

  Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry Reveals Details Of The Basing Plan On Friday

Israel Katz Poses With Bahraini Counterpart

  Rare Photo Demonstrates Growing Ties Between The Two Middle Eastern Countries

PM Netanyahu Vows To Crush Hezbollah

  Harsh Warning Issued During Ceremony For Fallen Soldiers Of The 2Nd Lebanon War

IDF Breaks Up Hamas Money-Transferring Network

  Gaza Travel Agency Is Revealed To Be A Front For Terrorist Money Laundering

Israel Will Not Deny Entry To Congressmembers

  Us Congresswomen, Omar & Tlaib, Will Be Allowed To Visit Next Month As Planned

Israeli City Of Elad Bans Dogs

  Rabbis Sign Edict Declaring That Dogs And Those Who Own Them Are ‘Accursed’

IAA Discovers One Of The Earliest-Known Mosques

  Modest Ancient Prayer House Likely Used By Farmers Is Revealed In Bedouin Town

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1. Congress opposes Trump’s Saudi arms deal

Agreement aims to enhance Saudi security amid increasing Iranian aggression

2.  Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib planning Israel/PA visit

 Announcement comes amid congresswomen’s push for a pro-BDS resolution

3. Netanyahu becomes longest serving PM

 After 13 years in office, Benjamin Netanyahu breaks David Ben Gurion’s record

4. Netanyahu becomes longest serving PM

Joining us in the ILTV studio are Davidi Hermelin, President of the int’l center for public diplomacy in Israel and Naphtali Bensimon of the Likud Party to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu breaking David Ben Gurion’s record of longest seated Israeli PM.  

5.  25 yrs since the Amia bombing in Buenos Aires

 Argentina looks to officially designate Hezbollah as a terror group, ILTVs Joy Gavillon is here with the details.

6. Eco-warriors meet city living in Tel Aviv

Natasha Kirtchuk joins us with a sneak peak into her latest episode of Insight to Israel, with the “City-Tree,” eco-friendly community center

7. Today in History

July 18, 1921, Iraqi king Faisal promises equality to the Jewish community

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1. Israel & US demand Russia push Iran out of Syria

Iran & Syria call Israel a ‘destabilizing cancer’ whose days are numbered

2. Ethiopian-Israeli tensions with police remain high

AG & police form task force to probe Ethiopian-Israeli complaints of excessive force

3. PM & families of abducted teens continue to fight

Netanyahu won’t apply leverage on Hamas for fear or risking shaky calm with Gaza, joining us in the ILTV studio to discuss are Idan Ronen, Diplomatic Analyst and Naphtali Bensimon, Likud Party

4. Anti-tank missiles versus trees

IDF looks to obscure the view of would-be Hamas targets

5. Hamas walks back Anti-Semetic comments

Terror group downplays senior leader, Fathi Hammad’s threat to go after Jews

6. Peretz walks back controversial comments

Education Minister clarifies his position, says he didn’t mean to offend anyone

7. Did Barak visit Epstein’s home with other women?

Incriminating photos suggest that Barak’s ties to Epstein weren’t business-only

8. Lieberman predicted to nab 10 seats

Likud; Blue and White continue to be neck and neck ahead of elections

9. Is Israel just as religiously oppressive as Iran?

New PEW study suggests that Israel’s religious restrictions are just as bad

10.Health ministry rejects bid for cannabis-candies

Carmit Candy Industries Ltd looking to infuse hemp oil with new line of chocolates

11. Extreme heat-wave hits the holy land

Health ministry warns everyone to drink water and stay indoors where it’s cool

12. Today in History

July 17, 1888, birthday of Nobel prize-winning laureate, Shmuel Yosef Agnon

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1. Trump’s Latest Tweet-Tirade Draws Outrage

US President Donald Trump caused a firestorm of controversy when he suggested that four freshman lawmakers go back to the country they came from.

#Trump #US

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1. Teachers Threaten Strike In Protest Of Peretz

3000 educators have signed a petition calling for Rafi Peretz to be removed from his post because of his remarks in support of gay conversion therapy. 

#RafiPeretz #LGBT

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1. Israel Rejects Gaza-West Bank Corridor

Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz, Senior Security and Military Analyst speaking at ILTV studio about the US peace plan.

#OlivierRafowics #Peace

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1. Barak Downplays Ties To Jeffrey Epstein 

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak is now defending his business ties with american financier Jeffrey Epstein– a registered sex offender who was arrested on July 6 on charges of sex and human trafficking. 

#Barak #Epstein

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1. EU Ignores Violations; Refuses To Sanction Iran

Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu says that Europe won’t wake up to the Iranian nuclear threat until a nuke drops on their heads. 

#Netanyahu #Iran

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1. Facebook Facing $5-Billion In Fines 

Social media giant Facebook is facing a 5 billion dollar fine, now, for privacy violations.

#Facebook #Fine

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1. Israel Deepens Ties With South Korea

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin signed several memoranda of understanding during his state visit to South Korea.

#Rivlin #Korea

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1. Foreign Ministry Workers Union Goes On Strike 

Israel’s Foreign Ministry is now on strike due to low pay and budgets.

 #Strike #Workers

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1. Time To Climb With ‘Performance Rock’

 ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh hit’s the rock wall on ‘Cruising Israel’

#EmanuelleKadosh #CruisingIsrael

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1. 9,000-Y.O. Neolithic Settlement Is Found Near Jlem

Netivei Israel’s finding uncovers largest settlement in Israel from that period.

#Jerusalem #Settlement

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1. Today In History - JULY 16, 1999

 After 38 years on the throne, on July 16, 1999, King Hassan the second of Morocco passed away. 

 #TodayInHistory #History

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1. Weather

 Tonight will be clear and hot, with a low of seventy-nine or twenty-six degrees Celsius. Then tomorrow expect sunny and clear skies with a sharp rise in temperatures. The high should be around ninety-nine or thirty-seven degrees Celsius.

#WEATHER #FORECAST

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1. Iran Ready To Negotiate?

  Sec. Of State Pompeo Rejects Tehran’s Terms As ‘More Of The Same From Before’

#IRAN #US #NEGOCIATION

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1. Trump Blasts The Left For Anti-Israel Bias

 Is President Trump Actually More Pro-Israel Than His Predecessors? Here To Discuss In ILTV Studios Is Davidi Hermelin, President Of The Int’l Center For Public Diplomacy In Israel. 

#TRUMP #ISRAEL #NETANYAHU

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1. Preparing For The Day After Netanyahu

  Gantz And Lapid Kick Off Their Election Campaign With Talks Of A Merger With Likud 

#ELECTIONS #GANTZ #BARAK

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1. Netanyahu Lands On ‘Time’ Cover

  Exclusive Interview Talks Netanyahu Corruption Allegations And Iran Deal 

#BIBI #KING #TIMEMAGAZINE

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1. Peretz Says Gay Conversion Remarks Were Distorted

  Hundreds Demonstrate In Tel Aviv; Call For Education Minister’S Resignation 

#PERETZ #LGBT #STATEMENTS

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1. Officer Who Shot Ethiopian Teen To Be Released

  Officer’S Wife Says Family Has Been In Hiding Ever Since Solomon Tekah Was Shot Dead

#SOLOMONTEKA #ETHIOPIAN #POLICE

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1. Daycare Giver Found Guilty For Smothering Infant

  Ina Skivenko Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison; Carmel Mauda Still Awaiting Charges

#DAYCARE #INASKIVENKO #INFANT

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1. Green-Park Real Estate
   Smart Investing In Housing Abroad
   

#ODESSA #REALSTATE #GREENPARK

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1. Ramat Gan Announces Weekend Bus Lines

  Sabbath Routes Will Ferry Residents To & From Entertainment; Beach Venues In Tlv

#RAMATGAN #BUS #SHABBAT

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1. Bidding Farewell To Maestro Zubin Mehta

  Musical Director-For-Life Retires After 50 Yrs With Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra

#RAMATGAN #BUS #SHABBAT

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1. Today In History - Save Eliana!

  Any Donations Are Welcome At  Thechesedfund.Com/Esther/Save-Eliana 

#ELIANA #DONATIONS

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1. Weather

 Tonight Should Be Partly Cloudy And Warm Again, With A Low Of Seventy-Five… Or Twenty-Four Degrees Celsius. Then Tomorrow You Can Expect More Of The Same– Hot And Sunny Skies With A High Of Eighty-Eight… Or Thirty-One Degrees Celsius.

#WEATHER #FORECAST

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Hamas Operative Is Mistakenly Shot Dead By IDF

IDF officers shot and killed a member of the Hamas organization near the Israel border.

Turkey Receives First Batch Of S-400 Shipment 

Turkey received the first shipment of the s-400 missile defense system from Russia.

Iran’s Nuclear Drive Still At Top Of Int’l Agenda

The international pressure on Iran could now be about to increase as well after IAEA inspectors found traces of nuclear material in Tehran.

Baghdad Threatens To Strip Miss Iraq’s Citizenship

Sarah Idan, a former Miss Iraq, may soon very well lose her citizenship over her outspoken criticisms of the government and her urging Iraq to make peace with Israel. 

France Celebrates Bastille Day

Col. (Res.) Olivier Rafowicz, senior security and military analyst and Prof. Shlomo Shpiro, director of the European institute of Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV studio on how anti-Semitism is bred in France.

Rafi Peretz Advocates For Gay Conversion Therapy

Newly appointed Education Minister Rafi Peretz extolled the virtues for gay conversion therapy, insisting that the theory and practice actually works.

ILTV’S Natasha Kirtchuk Learns About Kabbalah

The Kabbalah La’am Center under Rabbi Laitman attracts hundreds of people every day for early morning sessions.

Traffic To Jerusalem To Be Blocked  

Starting Sunday, authorities have closed down the entrance to Jerusalem via Shazar Boulevard from the chords bridge to the Nordau junction– one of the main veins for traffic into the capital.

Today In History - JULY 14, 1960

In July 14, 1960, the United States Congress approved the creation and dissemination of the chaplain’s medal of honor for four American religious leaders, including one Rabbi Alexander Goode.

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1. Iran Attempts To Impede British Oil Tanker 

In a brazen display of aggression, Iran attempted to capture a British oil tanker on Wednesday. 

 #Iran #UK

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1. PA Increases Pay-For-Slay Stipends 

Israeli military court on Wednesday sentenced two Palestinians to 32 and 35 years in prison respectively, for the terrorist killing of staff Sgt. Tuvia Yanai Weissman in February 2016.

#PA #Prison

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1. PA Increases Pay-For-Slay Stipends

Adv. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, President of Shurat Hadin, Israel Law Center speaking at ILTV studio about Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt, and his recent criticism of the PA’s pay-for-slay stipends.

#PA #Greenblatt

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1. PM Hails Egyptian Cooperation At Tel Aviv Event

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu cited the Egyptian country as an example of how peace between former enemies is actually possible. 

#Netanyahu #Egypt

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1. September Election Outcome Up In The Air 

Political insiders now worry that the September vote is another wide open race– meaning the chances of forming a coalition are again slim at best.

#Election #Coalition

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1. UK Labour Party’s Antisemitism Row Continues

In the UK, party officials resign as Labor is accused of covering up anti-Semitism complaints.

#UK #Antisemitism

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1. Gag-Order Partly Lifted In Human Trafficking Probe

The Nazareth magistrates court has just partially lifted a media gag-order over a suspected human baby-trafficking ring.

#Trafficking #Nazareth

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1. Health Ministry Unveils New Cannabis Initiative 

Israel’s Health Ministry last Thursday announced an initiative to make it easier for medical cannabis consumers to access their medication.

 #Cannabis #Medication

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1. Jlem Fashion Comes To Life In Interactive Event 

Jerusalem’s Tower of David museum will be showcasing the best that the holy city’s fashion scene has to offer, between July 16 and the 20 of this year. 

#Jerusalem #Fashion

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1. A Special Vest Lets You Communicate With Dogs!?

Ben-Gurion University device could facilitate clearer human-canine communication.

#BenGurion #Dogs

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1. Gal Gadot To Star In New Netflix Film

Israeli superstar-actress, Gal Gadot will feature in a new Netflix's film 'Red Notice' that is set to be Netflix’s biggest & most expensive feature film.

#Netflix #GalGadot

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1. Today In History - JULY 11, 1899 

On July 11, 1899, Jewish businessman, philanthropist, and WWII hero Wilfrid Israel was born. 

#TodayInHistory #History

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1. Weather

The weekend is finally here and of course it comes with hot and mostly sunny weather. And tonight’s low should be about seventy-eight, or twenty-six degrees Celsius. While the weekend high is expected to be about eighty-seven or thirty-one degrees Celsius. 

#WEATHER #FORECAST

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1. PM Interrogation Transcript Is Leaked

  Investigators Question Netanyahu On The Use Of An Idf Helicopter For Private Use

#INVESTIGATION #NETANYAHU #HELICOPTER

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1. Netanyahu Warns Iran Not To Strike At Israel

  While Visiting An F-35 Squadron, Pm Says Jets Can Reach Everywhere In The Mid-East

#IRAN #WARNING #F35

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1. Israeli Intel Foils Dozens Of Terror Plots Abroad

  Mossad; Military Intel Directorate Helped Thwart Over 50 Attacks In Over 20 Nations

#TERROR #IDF #MOSSAD

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1. Israeli Intel Foils Dozens Of Terror Plots Abroad

Col. (Res.) Olivier Rafowicz Is Here To Discuss The New Mossad Intelligence Report.

#TERROR #IDF #MOSSAD #INTERVIEW

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1. Hamas Conducts Massive Security Drill

  IDF Claims Recently Discovered Attack-Tunnel Is Actually Old, And Not A Threat

#HAMAS #DRILL

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1. Bennett Gets Ultimatum To Oppose Female Enlistment

  Other Politicians Warn Not To ‘Cave’ To Right-Wing Religious & Political Pressures

#BENNET #IDF #WOMEN #ORTHODOX

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1. Ed. Minister Likens Intermarriage To The Holocaust

  Israeli Politicians & Diaspora Jewry Slam Urp Leader, Rafi Peretz’ Remarks

#HOLOCAUST #RAFIPERETZ #WEDDING

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1. Jellyfish Continue Their Invasion!

  Israeli Power Station Is Swarmed – Sparks Fears Of Electricity Shortages; Disruptions

#JELLYFISH #INVASION

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1. Israel Is Changing The Face Of Electric Travel

  Ministry Of Energy & Israeli Startups Making Big Moves In The Electric-Auto Industry

#ELECTRICCAR #INNOVATION

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1. ‘Genesis’ Lunar Lander Lives On In The US

  Firefly Aerospace & Iai Sign Intellectual Agreement For Access To Tech & Expertise

#GENESIS #SPACECRAFT #BERESHIT

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1. New ‘Nechama Rivlin Prize’ Is Unveiled

  Award Will Go To An Aspiring Filmmaker At This Years Annual Jerusalem Film Fest

 #NECHAMARIVLIN #AWARD

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  Today In History - July 10, 1962

  Death-Anniversary Of Israel’s First Minister Of Religions

 #HISTORY

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13.Weather

Tonight Should Be Partly Cloudy And Warm Again, With A Low Of Seventy-Five, Or Twenty-Four Degrees Celsius. Then Tomorrow We Expect More Of The Same– Hot And Sunny Weather With A High Of Eighty-Eight… Or Thirty-One Degrees Celsius.

#WEATHER #FORECAST

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1. Ethiopian Protests Resume After Temporary Pause

Solomon Tekah’s Leaked ‘Criminal Record’ Is Found To Have Been Falsified By Police 

#ETHIOPIAN #PROTESTS #UPDATE

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 Terror Victims; Families May Now Sue For Damages

Israeli Court Rules That The PA & PLO Are Responsible For The Second Intifada Attacks

#TERROR #PLO #COURT #SUE

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1. IDF Uncovers New Tunnel From Gaza

PA Arrests Palestinian Security Officer Suspected Of Planning A Terror Attack

#PALESTINIAN #OFFCIER #ARREST #TUNNEL #GAZA

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1. Speakers Talk Iran; Anti-Semitism At 14th CUFI Summit

PM Netanyahu Slams Nuclear Deal While VP Pence Warns Against Iranian Aggression 

#CUFI #PENCE #TRUMP #NETAYAHU #IRAN #PEACEPLAN

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1. Ehud Barak Under Fire For $2.3 Million Payment

Israeli Attorney Simcha Rothman Is In ILTV Studios To Discuss The Battle Between PM Netanyahu And Former Pm Ehud Barak Continues To Escalate

#INTERVIEW #BIBI #BARAK #CORRUPTION

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1. Cop Suspended For Beating Ultra-Orthodox Protestor

Video Footage Shows Officer Slapping & Dragging Protestor By His Hair; Sidelocks 

#POLICE #VIOLENCE #HAREDIM #ORTHODOX

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1. Suspect In Murder Of Israeli DJ Arrested

Dj Ronen Dahan Was Internationally Renowned In The Electronic Dance-Music Scene

#MURDER #COLOMBIA #DJ #ROTEMDAHAN

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1. Health Ministry Unveils New Cannabis Initiative

Patients & Critics Blast The New Initiative For Missing The Mark And Redundancy 

#MARIJUANA #REGULATIONS #HEALTH

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1. ‘Insight’ Into Operation Entebbe

ILTV Sits Down With Janet & Ezra Almog; Hostages Who Survived The Fateful Event

#INSIGHT #ENTEBBE #HOSTAGES #SURVIVORS

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1. Coldplay Frontman Spotted In Tel-Aviv Jaffa

Chris Martin Tours Bi-Lingual Kindergarten; Advances Coexistence Initiatives

#COLDPLAY #JAFFA #CHRISMARTIN #COEXIST

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1. All 13 TLV Beaches Given Blue-Flag Rating

Foundation For Environmental Ed. Certifies Coastline As Among The Best On Earth 

#TELAVIV #SUMMER #BEACH #BLUEFLAG

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1. Today In History - July 9, 1926

Birthday Of Scientist And Founding Chair Of AMFAR, Dr. Mathilde Krim

#HISTORY #MATHILDEKRIM

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13.Weather

Tonight Should Be Partly Cloudy And Warm Again, With A Low Of Seventy-Five, Or Twenty-Four Degrees Celsius. Then Tomorrow We Expect More Of The Same– Hot And Sunny Weather With A High Of Eighty-Eight… Or Thirty-One Degrees Celsius.

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