ZION NEWS

1. Shin Bet busts Iranian operation in West Bank
   Israel has accused Iran of both funding and organizing worldwide Terror campaigns against the Jewish state, and the Shin Best has just confirmed that an alleged Iranian Terror Cell was busted in the West Bank.
2. Use of death penalty clears first Knesset vote

A controversial bill allowing the state to order convicted Terrorists to death has just cleared its first hurdle. Proponents, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, say its high-time that terrorists should face the death penalty, but many argue it actually works against Israeli interests.

1. Israel tells Asylum seekers: “leave, or jail”
   The Israeli government is clamping down on the country’s community of African Asylum Seekers once and for all, the Knesset has officially notified them that they have three months to voluntarily be deported to an unspecified African country, or else they’ll be thrown in jail indefinitely.
2. Travel the Holy Land unhindered
   David Rothner, Spokesperson for Yad Sarah speaking at ILTV Studio about the organization that focuses on improving the quality of life of people with special needs.
3. Chubby Hedgehog gets a strict diet

Ramat Gan Safari is helping Sherman the hedgehog loose the extra grams so that he will be able to walk again like a proper, healthy Hedgehog.
6. I.D.F. looks to high schools for brain power

Top Israeli Intelligence units are looking for the next generation of Counter-Terror Agents in high schools. A new army program has just started offering them courses in high school, which means by the time they enter the army, they’re already fully trained and ready to go!  
7. How to become a ‘Data-Driven’ company

Amir Raskin, Founder and CEO of Shoodoo and Keren Shaked, Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Shoodoo speaking at ILTV Studio about the platform that uses wisdom of the best data scientists to create superior prediction products.

1. Israel’s first lady steps into Showbiz

Israel’s First Lady, The wife of President Reuven Rivlin is about to take her first stab at Showbiz. Nechama Rivlin has just confirmed that she will provide the voice for a character in the upcoming Hebrew release of ‘Paddington Two’.

1. The treacherous path to success

Daniel Shevach, Strategy and Operations Executive at Targo Consulting speaking at ILTV Studio about what it takes to make an exit.

1. Israeli Michelin Chef launches 8 shekel meals

A new Israeli restaurant chain is breaking records, Chef Moshik Roth opens 20th branch of “Eight Restaurant”’
11. Top 5 Israeli snacks

Archeologists already think they might’ve found the biggest discovery of the year. A small clay seal has just been unearthed near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which historians now believe proves the biblical claim that ancient Jerusalem had Governors.
12. Hebrew word Of The Day: LA’AVOR | לעבור = TO REVIEW / TO PASS
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "La'avor" which means "To Review/ To pass"

1. The Weather Forecast

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a drop in temperatures to a low of around fifty-three, or twelve degrees Celsius. Over the weekend temperatures are expected to continue to drop, with heavy storms across the country, and a high of around sixty-four, or eighteen degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A controversial bill allowing the state to order convicted Terrorists to death has just cleared its first hurdle. Proponents, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, say its high-time that terrorists should face the death penalty, but many argue it actually works against Israeli interests.

Ramat Gan Safari is helping Sherman the hedgehog loose the extra grams so that he will be able to walk again like a proper, healthy Hedgehog.
6. I.D.F. looks to high schools for brain power

Top Israeli Intelligence units are looking for the next generation of Counter-Terror Agents in high schools. A new army program has just started offering them courses in high school, which means by the time they enter the army, they’re already fully trained and ready to go!  
7. How to become a ‘Data-Driven’ company

Amir Raskin, Founder and CEO of Shoodoo and Keren Shaked, Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Shoodoo speaking at ILTV Studio about the platform that uses wisdom of the best data scientists to create superior prediction products.

Israel’s First Lady, The wife of President Reuven Rivlin is about to take her first stab at Showbiz. Nechama Rivlin has just confirmed that she will provide the voice for a character in the upcoming Hebrew release of ‘Paddington Two’.

Daniel Shevach, Strategy and Operations Executive at Targo Consulting speaking at ILTV Studio about what it takes to make an exit.

A new Israeli restaurant chain is breaking records, Chef Moshik Roth opens 20th branch of “Eight Restaurant”’
11. Top 5 Israeli snacks

Archeologists already think they might’ve found the biggest discovery of the year. A small clay seal has just been unearthed near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which historians now believe proves the biblical claim that ancient Jerusalem had Governors.
12. Hebrew word Of The Day: LA’AVOR | לעבור = TO REVIEW / TO PASS
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "La'avor" which means "To Review/ To pass"

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a drop in temperatures to a low of around fifty-three, or twelve degrees Celsius. Over the weekend temperatures are expected to continue to drop, with heavy storms across the country, and a high of around sixty-four, or eighteen degrees Celsius.

1. I.D.F. Counterstrikes In Gaza For Rocket Attack

Another rocket has just been fired from Gaza into Israeli territory. The rocket has struck an empty field in southern Israel and no injuries or damage have been reported. The army has just launched a counter-attack against Hamas military targets in the strip.
2. Trump Threatens Cutting Aid To Palestinians

US President Trump has just dropped an ultimatum. He’s threatening to cut all aid to the Palestinians, unless they come back to the negotiation table.
3. Delta Airlines Gets Sued For Anti-Semitism

A bombshell lawsuit has just been filed against delta airlines accusing the airline of practicing “anti-Jewish, anti-Hebrew, and anti-Israeli” behavior.

1. Fighting For The Right To Die In Dignity

Bina Divon, Chairman of the Lilach Association - To Live and Die with Dignity speaking at ILTV studio about the organization that is trying to bring to Israel the "Death with Dignity" Act that allows terminally ill people to end their lives by self-administrating lethal medication.

1. Israeli Journalist ‘Sneaks’ Into Syria

An Israeli journalist Jonathan Spyer sneaked into Syria and even met twice with a top Syrian minister under the guise of traveling with a British passport.

1. India Nixes $500M Deal With Israel

India has just called off a massive defense deal with Israel’s military, a deal worth half a billion dollars.

1. Bennett Pitches Plan To Boost Army Draft

Israel’s Education Minister has just pitched a new plan to pump massive dollars into pre-army programs. The initiative would boost high school students’ enrollment in courses and activities that prepare them for enlisting in the I.D.F., but more specifically in combat units.

1. Preparing Israeli Youth For Successful Service

Stav Gill, head of the pre-military preparatory program speaking at ILTV studio about a pre-military prep program that helps produce the next generation of leaders.

1. Cell Phones Are The #1 Cause Of Auto Accidents
   In 2017, cell phone use while driving was the number one cause of car accidents in the country. 362 people were killed in car accidents in Israel just last year.
2. Kids Discovers 10,000-Year-Old Knife

A group of Israeli first-graders have just found a ten thousand year old flint knife, which experts now believe is the earliest known evidence of human settlement in the region.
11. Canines Controlling The Workplace

The amazing story one Irish immigrant and his dog who he brings to his workplace.

1. Custom C.R.M. Tools For Healthcare Companies

Hagi Erez, Co-Founder of Aorta and Or Targownik, Co-Founder of AORTA speaking at ILTV studio the AORTA company that tackles medical errors.

1. Seinfeld Takes A Break From The Tour

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld toured the Ramon Air Force base with squadron 119 during his visit to Israel.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: PARVATI | משותק = FURRY
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "parvati" which means "furry"
2. The Weather Forecast

Tonight is expected to be partly cloudy with a chance of rain and a rise in temperatures. The low will be fifty-three or twelve degrees Celsius. Tomorrow should be partly cloudy but with a drop in temperatures. The high will be around sixty-three or seventeen degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another rocket has just been fired from Gaza into Israeli territory. The rocket has struck an empty field in southern Israel and no injuries or damage have been reported. The army has just launched a counter-attack against Hamas military targets in the strip.
2. Trump Threatens Cutting Aid To Palestinians

US President Trump has just dropped an ultimatum. He’s threatening to cut all aid to the Palestinians, unless they come back to the negotiation table.
3. Delta Airlines Gets Sued For Anti-Semitism

A bombshell lawsuit has just been filed against delta airlines accusing the airline of practicing “anti-Jewish, anti-Hebrew, and anti-Israeli” behavior.

Bina Divon, Chairman of the Lilach Association - To Live and Die with Dignity speaking at ILTV studio about the organization that is trying to bring to Israel the "Death with Dignity" Act that allows terminally ill people to end their lives by self-administrating lethal medication.

An Israeli journalist Jonathan Spyer sneaked into Syria and even met twice with a top Syrian minister under the guise of traveling with a British passport.

India has just called off a massive defense deal with Israel’s military, a deal worth half a billion dollars.

Israel’s Education Minister has just pitched a new plan to pump massive dollars into pre-army programs. The initiative would boost high school students’ enrollment in courses and activities that prepare them for enlisting in the I.D.F., but more specifically in combat units.

Stav Gill, head of the pre-military preparatory program speaking at ILTV studio about a pre-military prep program that helps produce the next generation of leaders.

A group of Israeli first-graders have just found a ten thousand year old flint knife, which experts now believe is the earliest known evidence of human settlement in the region.
11. Canines Controlling The Workplace

The amazing story one Irish immigrant and his dog who he brings to his workplace.

Hagi Erez, Co-Founder of Aorta and Or Targownik, Co-Founder of AORTA speaking at ILTV studio the AORTA company that tackles medical errors.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld toured the Ramon Air Force base with squadron 119 during his visit to Israel.

Tonight is expected to be partly cloudy with a chance of rain and a rise in temperatures. The low will be fifty-three or twelve degrees Celsius. Tomorrow should be partly cloudy but with a drop in temperatures. The high will be around sixty-three or seventeen degrees Celsius.

1. Knesset strengthens hold over Jerusalem
   The Knesset has just passed a new law that requires a two-thirds majority from the Knesset to approve giving away any part of Jerusalem in future peace deals with the Palestinians.
2. More fatalities reported Amidst Iran riots

Anti-Regime protests are ramping up in Iran, thousands of Iranian citizens have taken to the streets to protest the country’s crippling economic conditions.

1. I.D.F. retaliates to more Rocketfire
   After a weekend of rocket fire from Gaza, another rocket has just been fired into Israeli territory. The projectile landed in an open field in southern Israel and no damage or injuries have been reported.
2. 4. D.F. to raise draft age for Immigrant doctors
   New legislation that raises the drafting age for immigrants with medical degrees was set to take effect on Monday, but due to major pushback, the law has yet to be enforced.
3. V.P. Pence visit still up for debate

American Vice President Mike Pence was set to visit Israel this month, but when his name was curiously left off the foreign ministry’s list of visitors, officials said his trip was delayed indefinitely due to ‘scheduling difficulties, ’ and Pence himself says otherwise.

1. Face tomorrow’s threats today at Muni-Expo 2018

Ari Steinberg, Vice President of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about the 2018 Muni World Expo, that brings Innovative experts from around the world to discuss how to bring our cities up to digital speed.

1. Tel Aviv-Yafo named top tourist city

For the first time ever, the ‘Travel and Leisure’ magazine has named Tel Aviv-Yaffo as one of the ‘fifty best places to visit’ in 2018.

1. "Not-so-welcome" sign put up in Ramallah

Palestinian shoe store in Ramallah asks U.K. and U.S. tourists to offer ‘apologies’  for causing pain and suffering to the Palestinians before entering their store.

1. Israeli platform provides individualized tutoring

Gil Segev, V.P. Sales at Proprep.com speaking at ILTV Studio about a new approach to education by ‘professional preparation’ videos that are customized to each client within 48 hours.

1. Jerusalem bans Diesel vehicles in 2019

Jerusalem has just decided that it will ban all large vehicles that run on diesel gas from the city center.

1. Uber-chubby hedgehog finds new home

An extremely chubby and totally adorable Hedgehog named Sherman is set to join Israel’s Ramat Gan safari.

1. Get in shape with the ‘West’ program

Ori Sela, Hydrotherapy Expert & Owner of Water World speaking at ILTV Studio about the new Rehabilitative Hydrotherapy Technique developed by ‘Water World’.

1. Ancient ‘Governor’s seal’ found in Jerusalem

Archeologists already think they might’ve found the biggest discovery of the year. A small clay seal has just been unearthed near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which historians now believe proves the biblical claim that ancient Jerusalem had Governors.
14. Hebrew word Of The Day: KIPOD | קפוד = HEDGEHOG
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Kipod" which means "Hedgehog"

1. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers, and a low of fifty four, or twelve degrees Celsius. But tomorrow the skies are expected to clear up, with a slight rise in temperatures to a high of about sixty-five, or eighteen degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Cold, rain fails to dampen Israeli New Year’s
   Here in Israel, New Years is known as “Sylvester”, in memory of the death of Pope Sylvester on December 31st, and despite bitter cold weather and rain, it’s safe to say this year’s “Sylvester” festivities were a success.
2. Likud calls on annexing Jewish homes in W.Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party has just approved a bombshell new resolution, though it isn’t legally binding, the vote calls on the government to officially annex Jewish communities in the West Bank as Israeli territory.

1. Palestinian teen, cousin charged
   Sixteen-year-old girl and her cousin were filmed slapping I.D.F. soldiers in the West Bank, both the girl and her cousin have been arrested and indicted for assault by an Israeli military court.
2. Teens pen open letter, refuse draft into I.D.F.
   A group of Israeli teenagers are facing possible jail time for refusing to enlist to the army, and they’ve written the government an open letter explaining why.
3. Girl power for Israeli businesswomen

Yael Ovadia, CEO of Yozmot Atid speaking at ILTV Studio about the organization that is helping women set up their own businesses throughout the country.

1. A child’s return to tragedy

Moshe Holtzberg's parents were tragically killed by a Terrorist in the Nariman Chabad House in India, he is now eleven years old, and he's getting ready to return to the Chabad House with Prime Minister Netanyahu on his official state visit to India.
7. Hitler’s 1939 Mercedes-Benz up for auction

A custom-designed Mercedes-Benz has just been put up for auction and has been described as the “most historically significant automobile ever offered for public sale.”  This car belonged to Nazi Dictator, Adolf Hitler.

1. Blast from the past

Rabbi Simon Benzaquen, Ladino Expert & Member of ‘Los Serenos Sefarad’ speaking at ILTV Studio about his joint forces with rapper to keep Ladino music trendy in 2018.

1. Arabic ‘Fauda’ Ads give Israelis the chills

Ads for the upcoming season of the series ‘Fauda’ have been quickening some pulses here in Israel,  because the creative ad campaign features billboards written in Arabic warning people that “the chaos is about to begin”.

1. New Year, New Israeli content to binge!

The New Year promises loads of films, documentaries and series from the Holy Land, and a whole new lineup of amazing concerts to look forward to.

1. Introducing ‘Two Nice Jewish Boys’

Eytan Weinstein, Co-Host of “2NJB” & “Melting Podcast” and Naor Meningher, Co-Host of “ 2NJB” & “Melting Podcast” speaking at ILTV Studio about the podcast that explore modern living in the Holy Land.

1. Gal Gadot is 2017’s highest-grossing actress

Israeli superstar, Gal Gadot, is set to present award at this year’s Golden Globe Ceremony.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: RAIN | גֶשֶׁם = GESHEM
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Rain" which means "Geshem"
2. The Weather Forecast

The New Year has started with lots of rain and it looks like that’s going to be continuing into Tuesday. Tomorrow’s high will be 64 degrees Fahrenheit, or 17 degrees Celsius. The rain should clear out by Wednesday, but the clouds will remain, although the temperature should rise by 1 degree to a pleasant 65 degrees Fahrenheit, or 18 degrees Celsius.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Top five news stories of 2017
   2017 has come to an end, here are the biggest headlines in Israel from the past year.
2. I.D.F. retaliates against Gaza rockets

Fresh rocket attacks from the Gaza strip have just been launched into Israeli territory. The rockets appear to have been directly targeting a ceremony near the Gaza border.

1. 3 dead Amidst Anti-Regime protests in Iran
   Intense Anti-Regime protests have erupted in Iran, the worst in the country in nearly a decade. At least three demonstrators have been killed by Iran’s revolutionary guard for protesting against the current government.
2. Asylum seekers from Africa
   Israel is home to an incredibly diverse mix of people, so many different nationalities and religions all in one tiny country, but you may not realize that over forty thousand Asylum Seekers from Africa currently live here in Israel as well.
3. Innovations in the field of Inclusivity

Yael Elstein, Head Of Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro speaking at ILTV Studio about a non-profit focused on helping people with disabilities.  

1. N.B.A. gets fouled over Palestine wording

Many have been crying ‘Foul’ over the N.B.A.’s controversial wording on its website, when the league listed the Palestinians territories as “occupied.”

1. Nearly 1 million Israelis have no credit card

Adv. Dana Hirschberg, CEO of Hirschberg Holdings speaking at ILTV Studio about the issue of people living in Israel that don’t have the ability to apply for a credit card.

1. Top 5 Israeli Startups of 2017

2017 saw a 110 percent increase in Israeli High-Tech exits, the average exit in 2017 was 106 million dollars, and here is the top five startups from Israeli's "Silicon Wadi".

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: FADICHA | פדיחה = EMBARRASSMENT
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Tabat" which means "Ring"
2. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be partly cloudy with a chance of rain and a low of about fifty-one, or eleven degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect a drop in temperatures and more local showers. The high will be about sixty-two, or seventeen degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-Regime protests are ramping up in Iran, thousands of Iranian citizens have taken to the streets to protest the country’s crippling economic conditions.

American Vice President Mike Pence was set to visit Israel this month, but when his name was curiously left off the foreign ministry’s list of visitors, officials said his trip was delayed indefinitely due to ‘scheduling difficulties, ’ and Pence himself says otherwise.

Ari Steinberg, Vice President of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about the 2018 Muni World Expo, that brings Innovative experts from around the world to discuss how to bring our cities up to digital speed.

For the first time ever, the ‘Travel and Leisure’ magazine has named Tel Aviv-Yaffo as one of the ‘fifty best places to visit’ in 2018.

Palestinian shoe store in Ramallah asks U.K. and U.S. tourists to offer ‘apologies’  for causing pain and suffering to the Palestinians before entering their store.

Gil Segev, V.P. Sales at Proprep.com speaking at ILTV Studio about a new approach to education by ‘professional preparation’ videos that are customized to each client within 48 hours.

Jerusalem has just decided that it will ban all large vehicles that run on diesel gas from the city center.

An extremely chubby and totally adorable Hedgehog named Sherman is set to join Israel’s Ramat Gan safari.

Ori Sela, Hydrotherapy Expert & Owner of Water World speaking at ILTV Studio about the new Rehabilitative Hydrotherapy Technique developed by ‘Water World’.

Archeologists already think they might’ve found the biggest discovery of the year. A small clay seal has just been unearthed near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, which historians now believe proves the biblical claim that ancient Jerusalem had Governors.
14. Hebrew word Of The Day: KIPOD | קפוד = HEDGEHOG
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Kipod" which means "Hedgehog"

Tonight should be partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers, and a low of fifty four, or twelve degrees Celsius. But tomorrow the skies are expected to clear up, with a slight rise in temperatures to a high of about sixty-five, or eighteen degrees Celsius.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party has just approved a bombshell new resolution, though it isn’t legally binding, the vote calls on the government to officially annex Jewish communities in the West Bank as Israeli territory.

Yael Ovadia, CEO of Yozmot Atid speaking at ILTV Studio about the organization that is helping women set up their own businesses throughout the country.

Moshe Holtzberg's parents were tragically killed by a Terrorist in the Nariman Chabad House in India, he is now eleven years old, and he's getting ready to return to the Chabad House with Prime Minister Netanyahu on his official state visit to India.
7. Hitler’s 1939 Mercedes-Benz up for auction

A custom-designed Mercedes-Benz has just been put up for auction and has been described as the “most historically significant automobile ever offered for public sale.”  This car belonged to Nazi Dictator, Adolf Hitler.

Rabbi Simon Benzaquen, Ladino Expert & Member of ‘Los Serenos Sefarad’ speaking at ILTV Studio about his joint forces with rapper to keep Ladino music trendy in 2018.

Ads for the upcoming season of the series ‘Fauda’ have been quickening some pulses here in Israel,  because the creative ad campaign features billboards written in Arabic warning people that “the chaos is about to begin”.

The New Year promises loads of films, documentaries and series from the Holy Land, and a whole new lineup of amazing concerts to look forward to.

Eytan Weinstein, Co-Host of “2NJB” & “Melting Podcast” and Naor Meningher, Co-Host of “ 2NJB” & “Melting Podcast” speaking at ILTV Studio about the podcast that explore modern living in the Holy Land.

Israeli superstar, Gal Gadot, is set to present award at this year’s Golden Globe Ceremony.

The New Year has started with lots of rain and it looks like that’s going to be continuing into Tuesday. Tomorrow’s high will be 64 degrees Fahrenheit, or 17 degrees Celsius. The rain should clear out by Wednesday, but the clouds will remain, although the temperature should rise by 1 degree to a pleasant 65 degrees Fahrenheit, or 18 degrees Celsius.  

Fresh rocket attacks from the Gaza strip have just been launched into Israeli territory. The rockets appear to have been directly targeting a ceremony near the Gaza border.

Yael Elstein, Head Of Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro speaking at ILTV Studio about a non-profit focused on helping people with disabilities.  

Many have been crying ‘Foul’ over the N.B.A.’s controversial wording on its website, when the league listed the Palestinians territories as “occupied.”

Adv. Dana Hirschberg, CEO of Hirschberg Holdings speaking at ILTV Studio about the issue of people living in Israel that don’t have the ability to apply for a credit card.

2017 saw a 110 percent increase in Israeli High-Tech exits, the average exit in 2017 was 106 million dollars, and here is the top five startups from Israeli's "Silicon Wadi".

Tonight should be partly cloudy with a chance of rain and a low of about fifty-one, or eleven degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect a drop in temperatures and more local showers. The high will be about sixty-two, or seventeen degrees Celsius.