ZION NEWS

1. Nir Hefetz provides evidence against Likud MK’S
   The Israeli Prime Minister’s former media advisor Nir Hefetz has turned state witness against him in the corruption case 4000, and now he’s supposedly providing the police with incriminating evidence against no less than four Likud members.
   2. Supporting a P.M. under investigation
   Ziv Maor, Editor-In-Chief At Mida.Org.Il speaking at ILTV Studio about the Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party continuing to soar in the polls.
2. Police allowed to withhold bodies of terrorists

The Knesset has just passed a controversial new law, that will allow the Israeli police to withhold the bodies of Palestinian terrorists, and use them as bargaining chips.
4. Bill aiding “chained women” abroad passes 1st vote

A bill has just passed its first reading in the Knesset, that would allow Israel’s rabbinical courts to sanction some of the men that are refusing to grant their wives a divorce.
5. Flights between Israel; India beginning Mar. 22
Air India will now have a direct flight between Tel Aviv and Delhi, because the airline has finally been given permission to fly over Saudi Arabian airspace.
6. Israeli start-up launches music licensing company
Opheer Shimshon, CEO & Co-Founder of Licenseit speaking at ILTV Studio about the licensing music for advertising companies and the film industry.

1. Israeli ‘glass ceiling’ index released
   For the first time ever, the women’s international Zionist organization has released a report regarding women’s achievements and obstacles in Israel, but the numbers aren’t looking so pretty.
   8. New $5 kit could diagnose diseases within minutes

An Israeli university has just developed a smart USB-like drive that can immediately diagnosis a range of illnesses from your home, the little kit costs just 5 dollars.
9. Sharing toys in Israel just became easier

Nadav Leshem, Founder & CEO Of Toyswap speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli company that came up with a brilliant way for families to share toys at reasonable price.
10. Israeli book to be turned into Hollywood movie
The Israeli Sci-Fi Romance “the coincidence makers” is already a best-seller in Israel, and now the Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard Friedenberg is planning to adapt it for the big screen.

1. National academy for ladino to be built in Israel
   The Judeo-Spanish language ladino has been spoken for centuries, but sadly, the language is slowly disappearing and Israel is on a mission to make sure that doesn’t happen.
2. Top 5 ways to spot a Tel Avivian

The five sign you may have been living in Tel Aviv for too long with ILTV’s Emanuelle Kadosh.
13. Hebrew word Of The Day: SEEMAHN | סימן = SIGN
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Seemahn" which means "Sign"

1. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be partly cloudy and a bit warm with a low of fifty-eight, or fourteen degrees Celsius. Over the weekend, the skies are expected to be partly cloudy but with a slight drop in temperatures. The high will be about sixty-eight, or twenty-degrees Celsius.

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The Knesset has just passed a controversial new law, that will allow the Israeli police to withhold the bodies of Palestinian terrorists, and use them as bargaining chips.
4. Bill aiding “chained women” abroad passes 1st vote

A bill has just passed its first reading in the Knesset, that would allow Israel’s rabbinical courts to sanction some of the men that are refusing to grant their wives a divorce.
5. Flights between Israel; India beginning Mar. 22
Air India will now have a direct flight between Tel Aviv and Delhi, because the airline has finally been given permission to fly over Saudi Arabian airspace.
6. Israeli start-up launches music licensing company
Opheer Shimshon, CEO & Co-Founder of Licenseit speaking at ILTV Studio about the licensing music for advertising companies and the film industry.

An Israeli university has just developed a smart USB-like drive that can immediately diagnosis a range of illnesses from your home, the little kit costs just 5 dollars.
9. Sharing toys in Israel just became easier

Nadav Leshem, Founder & CEO Of Toyswap speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli company that came up with a brilliant way for families to share toys at reasonable price.
10. Israeli book to be turned into Hollywood movie
The Israeli Sci-Fi Romance “the coincidence makers” is already a best-seller in Israel, and now the Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard Friedenberg is planning to adapt it for the big screen.

The five sign you may have been living in Tel Aviv for too long with ILTV’s Emanuelle Kadosh.
13. Hebrew word Of The Day: SEEMAHN | סימן = SIGN
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Seemahn" which means "Sign"

Tonight should be partly cloudy and a bit warm with a low of fifty-eight, or fourteen degrees Celsius. Over the weekend, the skies are expected to be partly cloudy but with a slight drop in temperatures. The high will be about sixty-eight, or twenty-degrees Celsius.

1. Netanyahu continues U.S. trip.
   Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trip to the U.S. this week is going on as scheduled, and Netanyahu has just finished a series of meetings with top lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. This comes following his meeting with President trump, and his speech last night to AIPAC.
   2. Gaza on brink of collapse
   New reports from Hamas and several other groups in the Gaza strip are again warning of an impending humanitarian crisis in the coastal enclave.
2. Gaza city offers 10 NIS reward to kill stray dogs

A Gaza municipality is reportedly awarding 10 shekels to any citizen that kills a stray dog in the Gaza strip, all as part of a mission to combat the growing problem of stray dogs in the coastal enclave.
4. Israeli Rabbis on LGBTQ+ rights
Rabbi Ronen Neuwirth, Chairman Of Ve’ahavta TLV Jewish Experience and Rabbi Meir Azari, Beit Daniel, Tel Aviv speaking at ILTV Studio about Rabbi Shapira that makes controversial statements on LGBT Community.

1. Israeli Trauma experts offer help in parkland
   It’s been three weeks since the deadly high school shooting in Parkland, Florida, and Israeli Trauma experts have been stepping in to help students cope as they go back to school.
   6. Albert Einstein letters auctioned in Jerusalem
   A couple of people will get the chance to get a peek into the brain of the legendary Albert Einstein, because two of his personal letters have just been sold in an auction in Jerusalem.
   7. Flock of Ancient Sheep Species Thriving In Israel
   A year ago, a couple from Canada managed to immigrate to Israel with 119 Jacob’s sheep, a special breed that are believed to be descended from the biblical patriarch’s flock in the bible, and now, you can get your hands on one of their unique horns.
2. Discovering literature through tellme5
   Amos Talshir, Founder of Tellme5 speaking at ILTV Studio about the famous actors that take you on adventures through your favorite books.
   9. Developers to build Jewish theme park in desert

Developers are planning a massive theme park in the desert town of Dimona, and if it actually happens it will be Israel’s first true amusement park.
10. Hebrew word Of The Day: KEREN | קרן = HORN
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Keren" which means "Horn"

1. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be warm with clear skies and a low of about sixty-three, or seventeen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy; but temperatures are also expected to rise a bit. The high will be eighty-four or twenty-nine degrees Celssius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Gaza municipality is reportedly awarding 10 shekels to any citizen that kills a stray dog in the Gaza strip, all as part of a mission to combat the growing problem of stray dogs in the coastal enclave.
4. Israeli Rabbis on LGBTQ+ rights
Rabbi Ronen Neuwirth, Chairman Of Ve’ahavta TLV Jewish Experience and Rabbi Meir Azari, Beit Daniel, Tel Aviv speaking at ILTV Studio about Rabbi Shapira that makes controversial statements on LGBT Community.

Developers are planning a massive theme park in the desert town of Dimona, and if it actually happens it will be Israel’s first true amusement park.
10. Hebrew word Of The Day: KEREN | קרן = HORN
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Keren" which means "Horn"

Tonight should be warm with clear skies and a low of about sixty-three, or seventeen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy; but temperatures are also expected to rise a bit. The high will be eighty-four or twenty-nine degrees Celssius.

1. U.S. President Trump meets with Israeli P.M.
   Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu finally met with US President Donald trump yesterday afternoon, but according to the Israeli leader, less than one fourth of their meeting was devoted to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
   2. Netanyahu scandal continues

Yoram Sheftel, Defense Lawyer & Radio Broadcaster speaking at ILTV Studio about Nir Hefetz who is third Netanyahu ally-turned state witness.

1. India denies flights to Israel over Saudi airspace

Earlier this month, it was a big deal when Air India reportedly signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to fly direct flights to Israel over Saudi Arabian airspace, now Air India is claiming that nothing has actually been approved.
4. Ex-Argentina premier to face trial over cover-up
Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner will face trial for allegedly covering up Iran's role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish Community Centre in Buenos Aires.

1. Tell where the talent is with Tellents
   Tamir Yaacov, C.E.O Tellents speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli startup that pairs companies with the most fitting freelancers available.
   6. 5th Annual ‘Treasure Art’ returns to Tel Aviv
   The fifth annual Tel Aviv treasure-art event is around the corner, where we get to hunt for art all around the great white city, Tel Aviv’s most talented artists are donating pieces for the game.
   7. Israeli app, Edgybees, saves lives across U.S.

More than a dozen fire and police departments have started to use an Israeli app to save lives, it all started out as an augmented-reality racing game for people with drones.
8. Barclays and Techstars launch program
Hilla Ovil Brenner, Managing Director of Barclays Techstars Accelerator speaking at ILTV Studio about the program that is launching in May to provide entrepreneurs with life changing experience.

1. How does Israel feel about this year’s Oscars?
   Noa Bonne, Correspondent For Walla’s Brand!News speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli actress Gal Gadot that makes fashion waves, Jewish nominees stand out.
   10. Enrique Iglesias returning to Holy Land

Everybody’s favorite Latin pop star Enrique Iglesias is going to be back in Israel this summer, Iglesias will be taking the stage in Tel Aviv on May 26th, and this will mark his fifth trip to the Holy Land.
11. Hebrew word Of The Day: LATZUD | לצוד = TO HUNT
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Latzud" which means "To Hunt"

1. The Weather Forecast

Tonight, will be partly cloudy with a low of fifty-three or twelve degrees Celsius. But tomorrow should be sunnier and with a slight rise in temperatures. The high is expected to sit around seventy-six or twenty-four degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yoram Sheftel, Defense Lawyer & Radio Broadcaster speaking at ILTV Studio about Nir Hefetz who is third Netanyahu ally-turned state witness.

Earlier this month, it was a big deal when Air India reportedly signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to fly direct flights to Israel over Saudi Arabian airspace, now Air India is claiming that nothing has actually been approved.
4. Ex-Argentina premier to face trial over cover-up
Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner will face trial for allegedly covering up Iran's role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish Community Centre in Buenos Aires.

More than a dozen fire and police departments have started to use an Israeli app to save lives, it all started out as an augmented-reality racing game for people with drones.
8. Barclays and Techstars launch program
Hilla Ovil Brenner, Managing Director of Barclays Techstars Accelerator speaking at ILTV Studio about the program that is launching in May to provide entrepreneurs with life changing experience.

Everybody’s favorite Latin pop star Enrique Iglesias is going to be back in Israel this summer, Iglesias will be taking the stage in Tel Aviv on May 26th, and this will mark his fifth trip to the Holy Land.
11. Hebrew word Of The Day: LATZUD | לצוד = TO HUNT
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Latzud" which means "To Hunt"

Tonight, will be partly cloudy with a low of fifty-three or twelve degrees Celsius. But tomorrow should be sunnier and with a slight rise in temperatures. The high is expected to sit around seventy-six or twenty-four degrees Celsius.

1. Guatemala to move Embassy to Jerusalem
   The Central American country of Guatemala has made a historical choice and will be moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, just two days after the U.S. Embassy is set to make the very same move.
2. AIPAC confab kicks-off in Washington D.C.
   It's going to be a busy week in Washington D.C. 18,000 Pro-Israel supporters are flooding Aipac’s Annual Conference, and Prime Minister Netanyahu is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump later today.
   3. Netanyahu's issued a gag order over case 4000
   Israel’s Supreme Court President has just announced an official investigation into the alleged collusion between the head prosecutor in case 4000 against Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the judge presiding over remand extensions in that same case.
3. Top former media adviser turns state’s witness
   Davidi Hermelin, President of The Int’l Center for Public Diplomacy in Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about the breaking news about Nir Hefetz, one of Prime Minister Netanyhau's closest aides has just turned state witness.
   5. Hamas praises acre car-ramming attack
   The Palestinian terror group Hamas is praising a car-ramming attack that left four Israelis injured yesterday afternoon. Two soldiers, a border guard, and a civilian were all lightly injured after being hit by an Israel-Arab man driving a Hyundai Suv.
   6. Poland investigates Anti-Semitic incidents
   A series of Anti-Semitic incidents are being investigated in Poland, just days after Poland passed a controversial law making it illegal to say that the Polish people were complicit in the Holocaust.
   7. Murray Greenfield, an Israeli pioneer
   Murray Greenfield, Author of “ The Jews' Secret Fleet” speaking at ILTV Studio about the former U.S. sailor that describes historical journey from over 70 years ago.
   8. 5 Italian cycling champs preparing in Israel
   The world’s second largest cycling race, Giro D’italia, is set to begin in Israel in just two months and five of Italy’s top cyclists have just arrived to get the lay of the land.
4. Pablo Picasso art gallery to open in TLV
   Sofia Shapkina, Creator of Altman Gallery speaking at ILTV Studio about the gallery that show the work of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century that will be displayed Tel Aviv starting this week.
5. Tel aviv to host 5th annual vegan congress
   Tel Aviv is gearing up for its 5th annual Vegan Congress thousands of people are set to attend the two day event, which will discuss the future of the food industry.
6. Israeli desert truffles; the next culinary trend
   Truffles are more than just tasty, and if you thought that they’re a mainly a European delicacy, think again because Israeli desert truffles may be the next culinary trend.
   12. Hebrew word Of The Day: MIDBAR | מדבר = DESERT
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Midbar" which means "Desert"
7. The Weather Forecast

Tonight you can expect mostly clear skies and a low of about sixty-three, or seventeen degrees Celsius. But tomorrow should be nice and sunny, with a slight drop in temperatures, to a high of seventy-two or around twenty-two degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Car ramming injures 3 near Akko train station
   Three Israeli men have reportedly been injured in a suspected car ramming attack in the Israeli city of Akko, and the assailant has allegedly been shot and neutralized.
   2. Purim festivities wrap up in Israel
   The Jewish holiday of Purim has finally wrapped up here in Israel, but the city is still vibrating from a weekend of festivities. Thousands of Israelis paraded through the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, dressed in costumes to celebrate the Jewish salvation from genocide in ancient Persia.
   3. Israeli P.M. & wife undergo corruption questioning
   The Israeli Prime Minister and his wife Sara were both questioned for several hours on Friday, as part of several investigations into corruption surrounding both Netanyahu and his associates.
2. Is Israel headed for early elections?
   Itamar Fleischmann, Former Policy Advisor for Naftali Bennett speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli coalition in crisis as P.M. Netanyahu heads to the United States.
3. Polish and Israeli talks inconclusive
   Poland and Israeli officials met on Thursday to address their diplomatic rift over a new polish law that makes it a crime to blame Poland for the Holocaust.
   6. Poland’s new Holocaust law starts taking effect
   It’s only been a few hours since Poland’s controversial Holocaust law has gone into effect, and strangely enough a Polish group has decided to sue an Argentinian newspaper that they claim has violated the new law.
4. Are Israel and Bahrain warming ties?
   Marc Schneier, President of The Foundation For Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) speaking at ILTV Studio about his historic visit in Bahrain, and to tell us more about it.
   8. Michael Kadar charged with hate crimes
   A 19 year old Israeli has just been indicted for a series of hate crimes that are connected to threats against Jewish community centers in the United States.
   9. Israel installs guard tower in Jerusalem
   I.D.F. Forces have just erected a guard-tower at the Damascus gate in the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem’s old city, this is now the 4th guard position at the gate.
5. Israeli company inks massive grass deal
   Menachem Cohen, CEO Of Medivie Therapeutic speaking at ILTV Studio about the company that announced $110 million agreement to grow and export medical cannabis.
6. 17 year-old runs for governor of Kansas
   There’s one 17 year old whose ambition seems to have no limits. Ilan Cohen seems to think he’s ready to be the governor of Kansas.
7. Duke of Cambridge to visit Israel

None other than Prince William himself is headed to Israel this summer. That’s right, the man otherwise known as the Duke of Cambridge will be gracing the Holy Land with his presence.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: NEEGUD | נגוד = OPPOSITION
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Neegud" which means "Opposition"

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None other than Prince William himself is headed to Israel this summer. That’s right, the man otherwise known as the Duke of Cambridge will be gracing the Holy Land with his presence.

Tonight you can expect mostly clear skies and a low of about sixty-three, or seventeen degrees Celsius. But tomorrow should be nice and sunny, with a slight drop in temperatures, to a high of seventy-two or around twenty-two degrees Celsius.