ZION NEWS

1. Israel & U.N. reach deal on Asylum Seekers
   Netanyahu has just announced that Israel has reached an agreement with the United Nations forty thousand Asylum Seekers from Africa. The U.N.’s high commissioner for Refugees has agreed to resettle nearly sixteen thousand African migrants in safe, western countries in exchange, the state of Israel will absorb and protect the rest.
2. Five Gazans arrested illegally entering Israel
   Last night three Gazans were arrested after illegally crossing the border fence and mere hours ago, Israeli security forces arrested two more. In both cases none of the suspects were carrying weapons at the time of arrest.
3. Gaza protests and violence continue
   Hamas leaders are promising more violence is still on the way as the six-week “march of return” protest continues. Roughly three hundred and fifty Palestinians have indeed just rallied along the Gaza border, at this time eleven have been reported injured in clashes with the I.D.F.
4. Erdogan calls Israel a Terrorist state
   Dr. Col. (Ret.) Reuven Berko, Middle East Expert speaking at ILTV Studio about the tensions that's growing on the Gaza border along with Israeli Public Security Minster fires back.
   5. U.K. gives £20m to P.A. schools that teach Terror
   The British government is coming under fire in the international community today for apparently funneling 20 million pounds this year alone to Palestinian schools that teach Jihad, and encourage Martyrdom.
5. A ‘Crown of Thorns’, a hope for us all
   Christians and many historians believe that a rare desert tree in the Holy Land provided the actual crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ during the crucifixion, but it turns out that tree may have a huge scientific meaning on top of a religious one.
6. ‘Let there be sight!’
   Dr. Morris E. Hartstein, MD, Facs, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon speaking at ILTV Studio about his giving of providing ophthalmic care to Ethiopians awaiting Aliyah.
   8. The race is on in Abu Dhabi!
   Less than two weeks ago, history was made when the first Israeli flight was allowed to fly over Saudi Arabia, and it looks like friendship with the Gulf states is warming up because two Israeli car racers have just gotten a warm welcome in the United Arab Emirates to compete in the Abu Dhabi Desert off-road race.
7. Mass Passover blessing underway
   Moments ago, the Holy Western wall in Jerusalem's old city creviced a mass pilgrimage of Jewish visitors from all over the world. Tens of thousands have gathered to receive the sacred blessing during the Passover festival.
8. Bio-Economics takes center stage in Israel
   Dr. Rachel Ruslana Palatnik, Chair of the Dept. of Economics, Yezreel Valley College speaking at ILTV Studio about the highlights of a recent bio-economics conference that was held in Israel.
   11. Scarlett Johansson set to star in new film!
   Another one of our favorite Jewish Actresses is set to star in an emotional fox searchlight world war 2 film, but she’s not playing the role you’d probably expect, and ILTV’s Emanuelle Kadosh is here with more details.
   12. Hebrew word Of The Day: LE’SHADREG | לשדרג = TO UPGRADE
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Le'shadreg" which means "To Upgrade"
9. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be partly cloudy but fairly warm, with a low of fifty-seven, or fourteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect a slight drop in temperatures and cloudier skies, though as the high drops to about seventy-one or twenty-two degrees Celsius.

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1. Bloodshed on the Gaza border
   There’s been horrific violence along the Gaza border this weekend, tens of thousands of Palestinian protesters have begun a six-week demonstration that has quickly erupted into violence, I.D.F. troops along the border have responded with force and even live-fire in some cases.
2. As dust settles, accusations swirl
   The dust is still only beginning to settle from this weekend’s bloodshed, which saw some of the worst clashes between Israel and the Palestinians in years, and as can be imagined, the accusations are already flying over who’s to blame for the violence.
3. Too much force; or not enough?
   Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV Studio about Israeli leaders that are weigh into returning to the policy of targeted assassinations against Hamas operatives.
4. Personal Story
   Imagine being reunited 67 years after you learned you had a long-lost sister, that may be dead, that’s exactly what happened to Ofra Mazor and Varda Fox, two siblings that were separated in the Yemenite children affair, a scandal that has ripped apart thousands of Israeli families.
5. The perfect Easter gift
   Today is Easter Sunday, one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar, at the same time, of course it’s also Passover, one of the holiest weeks on the Hebrew calendar. Unfortunately there’s an incredible effort underway right now in the West Bank, one that sees Palestinians and Jews alike bringing a long-abandoned Christian site to life.
6. State seeks delay on Asylum Seeker deportations
   The Israeli government says it needs more time to implement its controversial plan to deport thousands of African Asylum Seekers. The high court has frozen the deportations, and demanded the government to explain its case for such an unprecedented move, but now the state has filed for a delay and won’t have an answer until after Passover.
   7. New cardiology department opens in Galilee
   Amir Yarchi, CEO Friends Of Galilee Medical Center speaking at ILTV Studio about the Galilee Medical Center that is one of the largest hospitals in northern Israel with new center 'fully protected' against conventional and unconventional threats.
   8. One N.G.O. goes for the ultimate goal
   Jerusalem’s Jaffa gate has unfortunately become known as a flashpoint for violence, but with the world cup just a few months away, one N.G.O. is hoping to transform those gates into a goalpost for peace, this summer during the world cup those gates will be used as a soccer goal for the very first Jewish-Arab penalty kick off tournament.
   9. An app for Israel’s two true loves - Hummus & Tech
   Think of the Holy Land, what two things pop into your head? For many people, Hummus and Technology may come to mind, and it looks like google Israel seems to agree! They’ve combined both intone delicious Israeli app.
7. Hebrew word Of The Day: LESHTALGERK | לשטלגרק = TO FEEL PAIN/SHAME BY BEING CLUMSY
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Leshtalgerk" which means "To feel Pain"

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Tonight should be partly cloudy but fairly warm, with a low of fifty-seven, or fourteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect a slight drop in temperatures and cloudier skies, though as the high drops to about seventy-one or twenty-two degrees Celsius.

1. I.D.F. shells Hamas targets in Gaza strip
   Starting off with a bit of breaking news, Israeli tanks have just shelled Hamas military sites in the Gaza Strip. This is in response to an incident in which two Palestinians in the strip lit a platform on fire near the security border with Israel.
2. Netanyahu briefly hospitalized
   Israel’s top leader was rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night for an emergency after suffering from a high fever and a bad cough. Netanyahu was released after a short time, but his personal physician says he’s apparently still battling a nasty throat infection.
   3. Council Byasses Zoning laws for U.S. Embassy
   The Israeli Government has cut through the red tape, and found a way to have the U.S. Embassy up and running just in time for Israel’s seventieth birthday in May.
3. Public institutions forced to ban ‘Chametz’
   Rabbi Dov Halbertal, Former Head Of The Office Of The Chief Rabbi Of Israel And Rabbi Ariel Konstantyn, Founding Rabbi At The Tel Aviv Int’l Synagogue speaking at ILTV Studio about the secular groups that push back against chief Rabbinate's 'Religious coercion'.
4. Holocaust survivor murdered in France
   Earlier this week, French police began investigating the gruesome murder of Miri-Elle Knoll, who was an eighty-five year-old handicapped Holocaust survivor, and earlier this month, she was stabbed eleven times and her apartment was set on fire, a murder that police now believe was motivated by Anti-Semitism.
   6. Modernizing the Israeli Kibbutz
   Rafi Nevo, Head Of Innovation & Entrepreneurship At Kibbutz Industries Association speaking at ILTV Studio about the Kibbutz industries association that works to make communities more competitive.
   7. Israeli courts approve Passover sacrifice
   It looks like some religious Jews are gearing up for the Passover holiday, because they’ve just held a religious animal sacrifice near the old city’s Temple Mount complex.
5. At least someone likes Matzah!
   Did you know that monkeys love matzah? It’s true the Passover staple lacking in yeast and some say, flavor is a yearly tradition at the Ramat Gan safari. The animals gobble down matzah so fast, you’d almost think they were looking forward to it!
   9. Veterans of the I.D.F. commemorate Israel’s 70th
   Doron Polak, Curator Of Tzevet-Yotzer speaking at ILTV Studio about 'Tzevet-Yotzer' compilation of artworks and creative writings that show another side.
6. Fashion lovers listen up!
   Israeli fashionistas may never have to online shop again! After years of rumors and promises, American Apparel Brand Urban Outfitters has finally opened a store right here in the Holy Land
7. Israeli App opens social network to save lives
   Millions of people all over the world use an Epi-Pen to save themselves  when life-threatening allergic reactions strike, and a new Israeli app is setting up a one-of-a-kind social network that might just save their lives.
   12. Hebrew word Of The Day: ALLERGIOT | אלרגיות = ALLERGIES
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Allergiot" which means "Allergies"
8. The Weather Forecast

Tonight is expected to be warm with a low of fifty-nine or fifteen degrees Celsius, but keep your umbrellas around because there is a high chance of overnight thunderstorms. Tomorrow should be a little sunnier with a high of about sixty-eight, or twenty degrees Celsius, and with a chance of light showers thru the day.

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Tonight is expected to be warm with a low of fifty-nine or fifteen degrees Celsius, but keep your umbrellas around because there is a high chance of overnight thunderstorms. Tomorrow should be a little sunnier with a high of about sixty-eight, or twenty degrees Celsius, and with a chance of light showers thru the day.

1. Jewish & Arab Populations Almost Equal

The new study suggests that the number of Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, when added to the Arab-Israelis living in Israel, is now nearly equal to the number of Jews living in the holy land.

1. U.N. Concerned As Gaza, Israel Spiral To Violence

Both the I.D.F. and the Palestinians are bracing for what could potentially be a very bloody showdown starting this weekend. The United Nations is begging both sides to de-escalate and avoid violence. Iron Dome’s misfire costs Israel $1 million after Hamas’ live-fire military drill.

1. Three Palestinians Infiltrate Israel From Gaza

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about the I.D.F. arrest of three Palestinians from Gaza this morning after the trio illegally crossed into Israel from the strip armed with knives and grenades.

1. Israel Unveils New Prison Pardon Plan

President Reuven Rivlin unveils new program that grant an easier pardoning process to Israelis who have already served at least a third of their prison time, excluding those who have committed serious crimes concerning national security.
5. Darfur & Nuba Asylum Seekers Get Positive News

Israeli government requests extension to April 9th on the case of deportation of African migrants with High Court of Justice.

1. U.S. Commits Record-High Dollars To Israel

US Congress has just approved a $705 million package for boosting Israeli defense tech. The Defense Ministry has confirmed these funds will go directly towards beefing up Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.

1. Investing In An Untapped Resource

Dr. Gil Winch, CEO of Call Yachol speaking at ILTV studio about an Israel company 'Call Yachol' that is trying to change the taboo around employing people with disabilities. 

1. Israeli Doctors Save Lives In Ethiopia

Last week a small Israeli medical team made a life-saving trip to Ethiopia where they conducted five much-needed spinal surgeries.

1. Naive Art Show Reflects The Israeli People

Dan Chill, founder & curator of the Gina Gallery and Tirza Horin Karagulla, naive artist; “The Land We Love” exhibition speaking at ILTV studio about ‘the land we love’ exhibition that is opening ahead of Israel’s 70th anniversary.
10. Ancient Coins Discovered In Temple Mount Cave

A handful of rare, bronze coins have been discovered in a cave near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Archaeologists say this incredible find dates back to year four of the Jewish revolt against the Romans.

1. ‘Paddington 2’ Gets Kosher-Ized For Passover!

The ‘Paddington Two’ film is hitting theaters during Passover. The Israeli movie posters decided to upgrade Paddington’s favorite snack portraying him spreading marmalade over matzot instead of bread.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: Le'afria | להפריע = TO INTERRUPT / TO DISTURB
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "le'afria" which means "to interrupt/to disturb"
2. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be partly cloudy and warm with a low of about sixty-four, or eighteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow is also expected to be partly cloudy and warm thru most of the day with a high of eighty-six or thirty degrees Celsius. But there is a chance of thunderstorms going into tomorrow evening.

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The new study suggests that the number of Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, when added to the Arab-Israelis living in Israel, is now nearly equal to the number of Jews living in the holy land.

Both the I.D.F. and the Palestinians are bracing for what could potentially be a very bloody showdown starting this weekend. The United Nations is begging both sides to de-escalate and avoid violence. Iron Dome’s misfire costs Israel $1 million after Hamas’ live-fire military drill.

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about the I.D.F. arrest of three Palestinians from Gaza this morning after the trio illegally crossed into Israel from the strip armed with knives and grenades.

President Reuven Rivlin unveils new program that grant an easier pardoning process to Israelis who have already served at least a third of their prison time, excluding those who have committed serious crimes concerning national security.
5. Darfur & Nuba Asylum Seekers Get Positive News

Israeli government requests extension to April 9th on the case of deportation of African migrants with High Court of Justice.

US Congress has just approved a $705 million package for boosting Israeli defense tech. The Defense Ministry has confirmed these funds will go directly towards beefing up Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.

Dr. Gil Winch, CEO of Call Yachol speaking at ILTV studio about an Israel company 'Call Yachol' that is trying to change the taboo around employing people with disabilities. 

Last week a small Israeli medical team made a life-saving trip to Ethiopia where they conducted five much-needed spinal surgeries.

Dan Chill, founder & curator of the Gina Gallery and Tirza Horin Karagulla, naive artist; “The Land We Love” exhibition speaking at ILTV studio about ‘the land we love’ exhibition that is opening ahead of Israel’s 70th anniversary.
10. Ancient Coins Discovered In Temple Mount Cave

A handful of rare, bronze coins have been discovered in a cave near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Archaeologists say this incredible find dates back to year four of the Jewish revolt against the Romans.

The ‘Paddington Two’ film is hitting theaters during Passover. The Israeli movie posters decided to upgrade Paddington’s favorite snack portraying him spreading marmalade over matzot instead of bread.

Tonight should be partly cloudy and warm with a low of about sixty-four, or eighteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow is also expected to be partly cloudy and warm thru most of the day with a high of eighty-six or thirty degrees Celsius. But there is a chance of thunderstorms going into tomorrow evening.

1. I.D.F. Reportedly Strikes Hezbollah Targets

Unconfirmed reports coming in now say Israeli jets have just struck Hezbollah military targets along the Syria-Lebanon border.

1. Iron Dome Responds To Hamas Drill

Hamas is amassing thousands along the Gaza border ahead of a protest set for this weekend, which happens to collide with the eve of Passover. Hamas has just conducted a live-fire military drill that was so big, it actually set off Israel’s Iron Dome.

1. Israel Prepares For 70th Anniversary

Adv. Orit Hayun, expert in criminal law speaking at ILTV studio about President Rivlin's massive commemorative pardoning plan planned for Israel's 70th anniversary.

1. Amona Evacuees Find New Home

The first 25 families of those evacuated from the Amona outpost last year will be entering their new homes today in Amichai. The remaining 17 families are slated to make the move next month after the Passover holidays.

1. Israel Puts A Billion Nis Into Digital Health

Prime Minister Netanyahu has just announced a controversial new plan to compile the medical history of every single Israeli citizen into one massive, digital database.

1. State Opens Sealed Files On North African Migrants

Prime Minister Netanyahu has officially announced that decades of previously-unseen documents of police records, national archives and immigration paperwork dating all the way back to fifties are about to be opened to the public.

1. Israel Clearing Landmines From Jordan-River Site

Israel has just begun to clear thousands of mines from the Qasr Al-Yahud baptism site on the Jordan River. Over 3,000 explosive devices are still buried around the Christian baptism site.

1. Providing A Warm Home To Our Elderly Fur Friends

Koby Brook, chairman and founder of Hofshy! home for elderly dogs speaking at ILTV studio about the elderly dog shelter 'Hofshy!'

1. Touchdown Dreams Come True!

Thirty of N.F.L.’s top football players have made a trip to Israel to spend the day in Jerusalem’s Shalva National Center to support Israelis of all ages who have disabilities.
10. In Hospitals, Matzos Becomes Law Of The Land

Israel’s High Court has just ruled that in order for hospitals to properly serve all members of Israeli society, absolutely no leavened products shall enter the premises for the full duration of the Passover.

1. Historic Culture Center Set To Expand

Amichay Loewenstein, CEO of Z.O.A. HOUSE speaking at ILTV studio about the historic culture center the 'ZOA' house.

1. George Clooney To Narrate Film On Shimon Peres

A new film about the life of Israel's former President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres is slated to premiere in June narrated by George Clooney.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: MEYUCHAD | מיוחד = SPECIAL
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "meyuchad" which means "special"
2. The Weather Forecast

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of about fifty-seven or fourteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect mostly sunny skies though with little change in temperatures. The high should be around seventy-eight… or twenty-six degrees Celsius.

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1. Americans In Israel Join The ‘March For Our Lives’

Hundreds of ex-pats in Israel have just marched alongside their fellow Americans to rally for gun control reform in the wake of what many say is an epidemic of mass shootings in the United States.

1. Taylor Force Act Signed Into Law

The American Congress has just passed the Taylor Force Act, meaning the U.S. will now slash funds to the Palestinian Authority, unless they stop paying salaries to Palestinian terrorists and their families.  

1. Hamas Says Hamdallah’s Would-Be Assassin Nabbed

Hamas says they’ve finally tracked down the would-be assassin of Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah. That suspect and an accomplice have been pronounced dead following a bloody shootout in the Gaza village of Beit Hanoun, in a firefight that also left two Hamas police officers dead.

1. UNHRC Adopts Five More Anti-Israel Resolutions

Amb. Yosef Livne, Former Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand and Naphtali Bensimon, Likud Party speaking at ILTV studio about US and Israel considering to leave the UNHRC after it adopts five more anti-Israel resolutions.

1. Israelis Rally To Protect African Asylum Seekers

Tens of thousands have gathered in Tel Aviv to protest the government’s controversial plan to deport nearly forty thousand African asylum seekers. Israel’s high court froze those deportations just last week, but tomorrow is the government’s official deadline to either renew or double down.
6. Jordanian Jihadis Sentenced To 10 Years

Two Jordanian terrorists allegedly working for ISIS have just been sentenced to 10 years in prison, for the attempted bombing of the Russian, Iranian, and Israeli embassies in 2016.

1. Air India Flies Over Saudi Arabia To Tel Aviv

Air India flight 139 has just made history by being the first to fly straight from New Delhi to Tel Aviv through Saudi airspace.

1. #Metoo To Get A ‘Candid Camera’ Style Show

An Israeli production company is mobilizing #Metoo movement into a full-fledged reality show set to expose sexual harassment in the workplace, ‘candid camera’ style.

1. So Long, Therapy!

An Israeli startup says they don’t need a therapist and they don’t need to study your dreams to figure out if you’re clinically depressed. They claim all they need are your old recorded phone calls and their new, cutting-edge tech.

1. Smarter And Faster Data Analysis

Nati Catalan, Israel Manager of Crowdflower speaking at ILTV studio about the Israeli company Crowdflower created one of the best systems for human and machine learning.

1. George Clooney To Narrate Film On Shimon Peres

A new film about former President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres' life is slated to premiere in June narrated by George Clooney.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: DIKA’ON | דִכָּאוֹן = DEPRESSION
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Dika'on" which means "Depression"

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