ZION NEWS

1. Knesset passes controversial police law
   The Knesset has just passed the controversial ‘police recommendations’ bill into law, and has already ignited intense debate within the country.
2. Clashes erupt at Holy Site in West Bank

Clashes have erupted between Jewish worshippers and Palestinians at the Tume of Yehoshua Bin Nun, a Holy Site located in the West Bank.

1. Guatemala doubles down on Embassy move
   Following the United States, Guatemala has become the second country to announce that it will relocate its Embassy to Jerusalem, though Palestinian leaders and many members of the International Community condemned Guatemala’s decision.
2. Israeli who served in I.D.F. tried to join ISIS
   A man has just been convicted of trying to join ISIS, an Oleh Chadash immigrant who made Aliyah to Israel as a teenager, and who actually served in the I.D.F.
3. P.M. Netanyahu unveils his ‘50 on 50 plan’
   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just announced that he is set to start rolling out his ‘50 on 50’ campaign.
   6. Israeli musician releases second album

Omer Netzer, Singer & Songwriter speaking at ILTV Studio about his new album, Sweet Mistake.

1. Results announced for literal popularity contest

Two Jewish men cracked the most admired Jews among Americans, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, at number seven, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at number nine.

1. Rachel Ray is cookin’ with fire and politics

Debate ensues after celebrity chef, Rachel Ray, calls Hummus and Tabouli Salad ‘Israeli’.

1. Get your team together

Roie Tsarfati, Founder Of Real Manager Club speaking at ILTV Studio about the next best platform in fantasy sports.
10. Tel Aviv Lego tower could break Guinness record!

A team of Israeli volunteers are gunning for a Guinness world record, inspired by the heartbreaking story of a little boy.
11. Breathing new life into an ancient style

Rivka Sheffer, Rika Mosaic Art speaking at ILTV Studio about her artwork that is inspired by the ancient are form.
12. Top 5 best known Israeli wedding dress designers

Israeli designers take the world by storm and aren’t planning on slowing down.
13. Hebrew word Of The Day: TABAT | טַבַּעַת = RING
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Tabat" which means "Ring"

1. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be partly cloudy with moderate winds through the center and north of Israel, and a low of about fifty-six, or thirteen degrees Celsius. The weekend is expected to remain cloudy with little change in temperatures and an average high of roughly sixty-eight or twenty degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clashes have erupted between Jewish worshippers and Palestinians at the Tume of Yehoshua Bin Nun, a Holy Site located in the West Bank.

Omer Netzer, Singer & Songwriter speaking at ILTV Studio about his new album, Sweet Mistake.

Two Jewish men cracked the most admired Jews among Americans, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, at number seven, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at number nine.

Debate ensues after celebrity chef, Rachel Ray, calls Hummus and Tabouli Salad ‘Israeli’.

Roie Tsarfati, Founder Of Real Manager Club speaking at ILTV Studio about the next best platform in fantasy sports.
10. Tel Aviv Lego tower could break Guinness record!

A team of Israeli volunteers are gunning for a Guinness world record, inspired by the heartbreaking story of a little boy.
11. Breathing new life into an ancient style

Rivka Sheffer, Rika Mosaic Art speaking at ILTV Studio about her artwork that is inspired by the ancient are form.
12. Top 5 best known Israeli wedding dress designers

Israeli designers take the world by storm and aren’t planning on slowing down.
13. Hebrew word Of The Day: TABAT | טַבַּעַת = RING
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Tabat" which means "Ring"

Tonight should be partly cloudy with moderate winds through the center and north of Israel, and a low of about fifty-six, or thirteen degrees Celsius. The weekend is expected to remain cloudy with little change in temperatures and an average high of roughly sixty-eight or twenty degrees Celsius.

1. Japan’s Foreign Minister Visits Israel

Japan’s Foreign Minister has just met with PM Netanyahu here in Israel and invited both Netanyahu and PA President Abbas to Tokyo for peace talks. Israeli officers have already responded, saying they’ll happily attend, on the condition that the United States is also invited to the table.

1. 'Breaking The Silence’ Case Reopened

A controversial case surrounding the pro-Palestinian group ‘Breaking the Silence’ has just been re-opened. Originally the court ruled that the group’s spokesman, who claimed he beat a Palestinian man while serving in the I.D.F, was lying. But ‘Breaking the Silence’ has released a video that appears to contradict the court’s decision.
3. Palestinians Plant Trees To Block Land Seizure

Palestinians have just launched a new project to plant thousands of trees throughout the disputed territory in the West Bank. The group says the effort is meant to prevent alleged illegal seizure of Palestinian-owned land by the Israeli government.

1. French Magazine Says Israel “Isn’t Real Country”

French children’s magazine Youpi is now pulling its January issue from the stands in France and Belgium after catching a text saying Israel isn’t a “real country.”

1. Epic Knesset Filibuster Gets Creative

The Knesset is set for a final vote on the controversial bill that would block police from recommending criminal indictments on cases they’re investigating. Opposition to this bill began a filibuster, bringing government work to a standstill.

1. The Rise And Fall Of ‘Better Place’

Brian Blum, author of ‘Totaled’ speaking at ILTV studio about the book "Totaled" that goes deep into the story of how a company "Better Place" went from star on the rise to crashing comet.

1. Cost Of Living Is Sky-High In Israel

An annual report has just declared Israel as one of the most expensive countries to live in among the world’s developed nations. Israel’s cost of living is twenty-three percent higher than the worldwide average.
8. Hospital A.I. System Helps Weigh Surgery Options

A revolutionary new artificial intelligence system in Israel's Hillel Yaffa Medical Center is designed to consider every element of a patient’s medical condition, both past and present, to help doctors determine whether or not to proceed with surgery.

1. Get Your Employees Naturally Motivated

Lee Sahar, Business Dev. & Strategy at Enerjoy speaking at ILTV studio about the Israeli startup "Enerjoy" that helps to keep the workforce happy and productive.

1. In 2015, Israel Held Secret Talks With Cuba

A bombshell new report has revealed that Israel and Cuba were working to rebuild relations after U.S. President Barack Obama re-opened diplomacy with Cuba in 2015.

1. Top Pianist Returns To Israel For Concert Series

Orit Wolf, concert pianist is returning to Israel to perform a series of concerts in English entitled music and muse.

1. Yes, Your Iphone Is Getting Slower

A group of Israelis have just filed a class action lawsuit suing Apple for not telling people that software updates slow down their phones.
13. Israeli App Makes Touch-Screens ‘Hands-Free’

A new Israeli app that lets quadriplegics operate their touch-screens without lifting a finger. With ‘Open Sesame,’ the paralyzed or immobile can use smartphones by themselves.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: MESHUTAHK | משותק = PARALYZED
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Meshutahk" which means "paralized"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan’s Foreign Minister has just met with PM Netanyahu here in Israel and invited both Netanyahu and PA President Abbas to Tokyo for peace talks. Israeli officers have already responded, saying they’ll happily attend, on the condition that the United States is also invited to the table.

A controversial case surrounding the pro-Palestinian group ‘Breaking the Silence’ has just been re-opened. Originally the court ruled that the group’s spokesman, who claimed he beat a Palestinian man while serving in the I.D.F, was lying. But ‘Breaking the Silence’ has released a video that appears to contradict the court’s decision.
3. Palestinians Plant Trees To Block Land Seizure

Palestinians have just launched a new project to plant thousands of trees throughout the disputed territory in the West Bank. The group says the effort is meant to prevent alleged illegal seizure of Palestinian-owned land by the Israeli government.

French children’s magazine Youpi is now pulling its January issue from the stands in France and Belgium after catching a text saying Israel isn’t a “real country.”

The Knesset is set for a final vote on the controversial bill that would block police from recommending criminal indictments on cases they’re investigating. Opposition to this bill began a filibuster, bringing government work to a standstill.

Brian Blum, author of ‘Totaled’ speaking at ILTV studio about the book "Totaled" that goes deep into the story of how a company "Better Place" went from star on the rise to crashing comet.

An annual report has just declared Israel as one of the most expensive countries to live in among the world’s developed nations. Israel’s cost of living is twenty-three percent higher than the worldwide average.
8. Hospital A.I. System Helps Weigh Surgery Options

A revolutionary new artificial intelligence system in Israel's Hillel Yaffa Medical Center is designed to consider every element of a patient’s medical condition, both past and present, to help doctors determine whether or not to proceed with surgery.

Lee Sahar, Business Dev. & Strategy at Enerjoy speaking at ILTV studio about the Israeli startup "Enerjoy" that helps to keep the workforce happy and productive.

A bombshell new report has revealed that Israel and Cuba were working to rebuild relations after U.S. President Barack Obama re-opened diplomacy with Cuba in 2015.

Orit Wolf, concert pianist is returning to Israel to perform a series of concerts in English entitled music and muse.

A group of Israelis have just filed a class action lawsuit suing Apple for not telling people that software updates slow down their phones.
13. Israeli App Makes Touch-Screens ‘Hands-Free’

A new Israeli app that lets quadriplegics operate their touch-screens without lifting a finger. With ‘Open Sesame,’ the paralyzed or immobile can use smartphones by themselves.

1. Honduras, Paraguay could follow Jer. Embassy move
   Guatemala has announced that it will be the first country to follow America’s example, and move its Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, now Israel says at least ten other countries are also considering making such a move.
2. Knesset member berates Palestinian family on bus

The family of a jailed Palestinian happened to be onboard to go and visit their son in jail with the Knesset's "Lawmaker, Oren Hazan, who got up in their faces and called their son “a dog”.
3. Norway to cut funds to Pro-BDS groups
Norway has just announced that it will cut funding to Palestinian Ngo’s that call for boycotting the state of Israel, to support a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians.

1. The “Me Too” movement’s Impact in Israel
   Shifra Cornfield, Host of the Israeli culture show “Moadon Tarbut” speaking ILTV Studio about the Israli T.V. show that broadcasted a segment of Actress Salma Hayek's story.
   5. Checkmate for Israeli players in Saudi chess match
   Israel’s top chess champs were hoping to compete in this year’s ‘World Blitz and rapid championships’, but they’ve just been denied visas to enter Saudi Arabia, where the chess showdown is being hosted.
   6. Facing An Uphill Battle with a smile

Tamar Morali, Miss Germany Contestant speaking at ILTV Studio about the hope of maybe being the first Jewish Miss Germany.

1. Israel gives birth to breakthrough I.U.D.

A new Israeli invention has just made a revolutionary new I.U.D that places women’s comfort, and safety, above all else.
8. Where do foreigners like to live?

Marchello Enchilini , CEO & Owner of Franchi Real Estate speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli market, and how Franchi Real-Estate helps you find the Israeli property of your dreams.

1. Spanish just got a lot more Jewish

The Royal Spanish Academy has just announced the addition of the new words to the official Spanish language dictionary, “Kosher” and “hummus.”
10. Hebrew word Of The Day: MILON | מילון = DICTIONARY
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Milon" which means "Dictionary"

1. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should have clear skies and a significant rise in temperatures. The low will be around fifty-three, or twelve degrees Celsius. Tomorrow expect it to be partly cloudy to cloud, with little change in temperatures and a high of seventy-four,or twenty-three degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. The Christmas spirit returns to the Holy Land
   Christmas festivities are in full swing in the Holy Land, tourists have arrived in droves to visit some of the holiest Christian sites in the world.
2. Guatemala to move Embassy to Jerusalem

Guatemala has just announced that it will follow the U.S. example and move its foreign Embassy from Herzliya to Jerusalem.

1. Childish tantrum or genius use of leverage?
   Amb. Danny Ayalon, FMR Israel-U.S. Ambassador; Founder of ‘The Truth About Israel’ and Amb. Yosef Livne, Fmr Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand speaking at ILTV Studio about the recent activity going on at the United Nations
   4. Lorde caves to B.D.S, cancels Israel concert
   Pop sensation Lorde, has announced that after backlash from fans urging her to boycott Israel, she has decided to cancel her upcoming show in Tel Aviv.
   5. Shin Bet: Hamas could “Take Control” of West Bank

Israel’s Shin Bet Security is warning that a major shakeup could be in the works, and that Hamas might very well be preparing to seize control of the entire West Bank.

1. 400+ Terror Attacks prevented in 2017
   The Shin Bet has just told the Knesset that security forces were able to stop over four hundred terror attacks this year, in addition to nearly one thousand and one hundred lone-wolf style attacks.
   7. Teen murders girlfriend’s parents

A seventeen year-old has just shot and killed his girlfriend’s parents in their home in Reston, Virginia, all because they’d forbidden their daughter from dating him

1. 1.5 Billion ILS for Disability benefits approved

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just announced that Israel will be boosting the benefits for Disabled Israelis by 1.5 billion Shekels.
9. Israel considers switching to the digital Shekel

Israel is now considering yet another major step into the digital revolution, by cutting back on cash, and converting money into a “Digital Shekel.”
10. Israeli high schooler finds Whatsapp breach

17 year-old receives $1,250 cash reward from Facebook for finding lapse in security
11. The adventures of Emanuel Zohar’s frogs & ants

Emanuel Zohar, Glass Artist speaking at ILTV Studio about glass-working, and his incredible skills of bringing sculptures to life.

1. What will Meghan Markle wear to her big day?

Rumors are still buzzing about who will be the lucky designer that gets to create soon-to-be Royal Meghan Markle’s wedding dress.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: CHAG HAMOLAD | חַג הַמוֹלָד = CHRISTMAS
   Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Chag Hamolad" which means "Christmas"
2. The Weather Forecast

Tonight will be cloudy with a sharp drop in temperatures and scattered showers in the North. The low will be about forty-eight, or nine degrees Celsius. Tomorrow, on the other hand should be partly cloudy with a significant rise in temperatures, and the high is expected to be around seventy, or twenty-one degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. U.N. approves Anti-Jerusalem-recognition resolution
   A staggering majority of a hundred and twenty-eight nations has just passed a resolution at the U.N, demanding the United States rescind its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
2. Israel airlifts Syrian baby for heart treatment

Israel has been offering lifesaving aid and critical medical care to Syrian victims of the civil war, and now Infant refugee living in Cyprus set for emergency surgery in Israel.

1. Israeli companies join forces to combat poverty
   Gaby Vaknin, Operations Manager at Pitchon-Lev and Sharon Schestowitz Barak, Owner & CEO Of Mine speaking At ILTV Studio about 'Mine' the online fashion marketplace that lets users donate clothing to Pitchon-Lev.
   4. Protests continue against government corruption

Police investigating cardboard guillotine spotted at rally as alleged ‘Incitement’.

1. Denmark cuts money to Palestinian Ngo’s

Denmark has just announced that they are cutting a major percentage of its foreign aid to Palestinian non-governmental orgs because an investigation has just revealed that the money was being used to promote the B.D.S. boycott of Israel, and was even used for terror.

1. Breaking Guinness records for child Cancer victim

To honor Omer Sayag, an eight-year old who was diagnosed with cancer and tragically passed away, a crew of Israelis are about to tackle a Guinness world record and construct the world’s biggest toy tower of all time.
7. You’re far from alone at ‘Simpleasme’

Hila Sidi, Founder & CEO of Simple-as-me speaking at ILTV Studio about a unique platform that allows all kinds of people to share their personal experiences in one place, and learn from one another along the way

1. Mossad hunts for new agents on Facebook

Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency has just started reaching out for new covert agents using a slightly more transparent platform, Facebook.
9. Christmas in the Holy Land

Political tensions have been high between Israel and the Palestinians, but thankfully that hasn’t stopped tourists from flocking to Bethlehem, to see the place where Jesus is believed to have been born.
10. Artwork that reflects life of the Holy Land

Jordana Klein, Artist speaking at ILTV Studio about her unique artwork that reflects the beauty of the Holy Land.

1. Comedian, Amy Schumer tears up on T.V.

Comedian Amy Schumer showed her more serious side on the latest episode of the PBS series ‘Finding Your Roots’, when she discovered some interesting information about her Jewish ancestry.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: MIGDAL | מִגדָל = TOWER

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Migdal" which means "Tower"

1. The Weather Forecast

Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, and with a significant drop in temperatures to a low of about fifty-two, or eleven degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect more rain and an additional sharp drop in temperatures. The high tomorrow should sit around sixty-three, or seventeen degrees Celsius.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of a jailed Palestinian happened to be onboard to go and visit their son in jail with the Knesset's "Lawmaker, Oren Hazan, who got up in their faces and called their son “a dog”.
3. Norway to cut funds to Pro-BDS groups
Norway has just announced that it will cut funding to Palestinian Ngo’s that call for boycotting the state of Israel, to support a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians.

Tamar Morali, Miss Germany Contestant speaking at ILTV Studio about the hope of maybe being the first Jewish Miss Germany.

A new Israeli invention has just made a revolutionary new I.U.D that places women’s comfort, and safety, above all else.
8. Where do foreigners like to live?

Marchello Enchilini , CEO & Owner of Franchi Real Estate speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli market, and how Franchi Real-Estate helps you find the Israeli property of your dreams.

The Royal Spanish Academy has just announced the addition of the new words to the official Spanish language dictionary, “Kosher” and “hummus.”
10. Hebrew word Of The Day: MILON | מילון = DICTIONARY
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Milon" which means "Dictionary"

Tonight should have clear skies and a significant rise in temperatures. The low will be around fifty-three, or twelve degrees Celsius. Tomorrow expect it to be partly cloudy to cloud, with little change in temperatures and a high of seventy-four,or twenty-three degrees Celsius.

Guatemala has just announced that it will follow the U.S. example and move its foreign Embassy from Herzliya to Jerusalem.

Israel’s Shin Bet Security is warning that a major shakeup could be in the works, and that Hamas might very well be preparing to seize control of the entire West Bank.

A seventeen year-old has just shot and killed his girlfriend’s parents in their home in Reston, Virginia, all because they’d forbidden their daughter from dating him

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just announced that Israel will be boosting the benefits for Disabled Israelis by 1.5 billion Shekels.
9. Israel considers switching to the digital Shekel

Israel is now considering yet another major step into the digital revolution, by cutting back on cash, and converting money into a “Digital Shekel.”
10. Israeli high schooler finds Whatsapp breach

17 year-old receives $1,250 cash reward from Facebook for finding lapse in security
11. The adventures of Emanuel Zohar’s frogs & ants

Emanuel Zohar, Glass Artist speaking at ILTV Studio about glass-working, and his incredible skills of bringing sculptures to life.

Rumors are still buzzing about who will be the lucky designer that gets to create soon-to-be Royal Meghan Markle’s wedding dress.

Tonight will be cloudy with a sharp drop in temperatures and scattered showers in the North. The low will be about forty-eight, or nine degrees Celsius. Tomorrow, on the other hand should be partly cloudy with a significant rise in temperatures, and the high is expected to be around seventy, or twenty-one degrees Celsius.

Israel has been offering lifesaving aid and critical medical care to Syrian victims of the civil war, and now Infant refugee living in Cyprus set for emergency surgery in Israel.

Police investigating cardboard guillotine spotted at rally as alleged ‘Incitement’.

Denmark has just announced that they are cutting a major percentage of its foreign aid to Palestinian non-governmental orgs because an investigation has just revealed that the money was being used to promote the B.D.S. boycott of Israel, and was even used for terror.

To honor Omer Sayag, an eight-year old who was diagnosed with cancer and tragically passed away, a crew of Israelis are about to tackle a Guinness world record and construct the world’s biggest toy tower of all time.
7. You’re far from alone at ‘Simpleasme’

Hila Sidi, Founder & CEO of Simple-as-me speaking at ILTV Studio about a unique platform that allows all kinds of people to share their personal experiences in one place, and learn from one another along the way

Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency has just started reaching out for new covert agents using a slightly more transparent platform, Facebook.
9. Christmas in the Holy Land

Political tensions have been high between Israel and the Palestinians, but thankfully that hasn’t stopped tourists from flocking to Bethlehem, to see the place where Jesus is believed to have been born.
10. Artwork that reflects life of the Holy Land

Jordana Klein, Artist speaking at ILTV Studio about her unique artwork that reflects the beauty of the Holy Land.

Comedian Amy Schumer showed her more serious side on the latest episode of the PBS series ‘Finding Your Roots’, when she discovered some interesting information about her Jewish ancestry.

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Migdal" which means "Tower"

Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, and with a significant drop in temperatures to a low of about fifty-two, or eleven degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect more rain and an additional sharp drop in temperatures. The high tomorrow should sit around sixty-three, or seventeen degrees Celsius.