ZION NEWS

Russia & U.S. Set Buffer Against Iran In Syria

The United States and Russia have reportedly just signed an agreement to push Syrian and Iranian forces away from Israel’s northern border.

 

Devastating Earthquake Hits Iran & Iraq

A seven-point-three magnitude earthquake shook Iran and Iraq last night resulting in hundreds killed and almost four thousand injured.

 

Build With The Ecosystem, Not Through It

Shimrit Perkol-Finkel Ph.D, CEO and chief scientist of Econcrete speaking at ILTV studio about Econcrete that provides bio-building materials facilitate healthy marine life.

 

I.D.F. Arrests Top Islamic Jihadist In West Bank
The Israeli army has just arrested a top commander of the West Bank’s Islamic Jihad terror group. The Shin Bet has confirmed that Tariq Qa’adan is now in custody, along with thirteen additional Palestinian suspects.

Israelis Wave Goodbye To Getting U.S. Visas

Israel’s Minister of Justice has just announced that Israel and the U.S. are closing in on the visa exemption for any Israeli to enter the United States of America.

Robbers Break Into Main Israeli Post Office

Timed for the height of the Israeli online shopping sprees, burglars have just broken into the Israel’s central post office, tearing opens hundreds of packages.

 

O.E.C.D. Says Over Half Of Israel Is Overweight

Despite Israel coming in as the fifteenth skinniest country out of all those studied, it turns out that over half of Israeli adults are overweight, or even obese.

Find Your Dream Job In The Hi-Tech Sector

Ron Starinsky, CEO & Co-Founder ICV App speaking at ILTV studio about the ICV app that introduces a new revolutionary way to find work.

 

Israeli Footballer Becomes China’s Soccer MPV

China’s Super League Soccer Club just gave its all-season M.V.P. award to Eran Zahavi, an Israeli star who used to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Saving The Earth One Painting At A Time

Lahav Halevy, participating artist with the ‘Art To Earth’ project speaking at ILTV studio about the launch of the art-to-earth project to bring attention to global climate change.

 

Pissarro Painting To Be Returned To Jewish Heirs

Pissarro’s classic masterpieces that was seized from its Jewish owners by France’s Anti-Semitic Vichy government back in World War Two will now be returned to the descendants of its original Jewish owner.

Israel Wants To Be Exporting Cannabis Worldwide

The Israeli legislation to allow exports of medical cannabis has passed the preliminary reading in the Knesset and is meant to be completed by next year.

 

Hebrew word Of The Day: DIYETA | דִיאֵטָה = DIET

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "diyeta" which means "diet"

 

The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be partly cloudy with a low of sixty-three or seventeen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect a drop in temperatures, but the weather will still be pretty comfortable with cloudy skies and a high of about seventy-nine or twenty-six degrees Celsius.

 

 

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Iranian Military Base Confirmed In Syria

A new Iranian military base has just been confirmed in Syria, roughly forty miles from Israel’s northern border and I.D.F. missiles just shot down an unmanned Syrian drone that attempted to breach Israeli airspace.

 

Tensions Between Lebanon, Saudi Arabia Escalating

About a week after Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned, accusing Hezbollah and Iran of seizing control of his parliament, the Saudi government is suddenly ordering all Saudi citizens to get out of Lebanon immediately.

Protect Your Network

Eyal Gruner, Co-Founder & CEO of Cynet speaking at ILTV studio about Cynet that offers multi-level all-in-one cyber security.

 

Israel Posts Video Warning To Islamic Jihad

The Israeli army has just posted a video to social media directly addressing the Palestinian Islamic jihad in Gaza, warning them not to launch an attack against the state of Israel.

 

Divorce Law Draws Tough Line In Israeli Society

A rabbinical court required an Israeli woman to drop rape charges against her husband, in exchange for allowing her to divorce him.

 

Red Cross To Fund Palestinian Prisoner Visits

The Red Cross has signed a deal with the Palestinian Authority to help cover costs for families visiting Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

 

Going Above And Beyond Community Obligations

Eytan Kramer speaks at ILTV studio about using his bar mitzvah money to help save a village in Africa.

 

Natalie Portman Awarded 2018 ‘Jewish Nobel’

Actress and filmmaker Natalie Portman has just been awarded the 2018 Genesis Prize, an honor called the “Jewish Nobel” by time magazine.

 

Enable Your Machines To Talk Back

Asaf Eldad, Vice President of Business Development at 3DSignals speaking at ILTV studio about 3DSignals that enhances mic technology, listens to and diagnoses mechanical issues.

 

It’s Never Too Late To Say “I Do” Again

The city of Holon here in Israel has given eighteen couples made of holocaust survivors a massive wedding renewal ceremony.

 

Gal Gadot Takes A Stand On Sexual Harassment

Israeli actress Gal Gadot has just refused to sign on to star in "Wonder Woman 2" unless Warner Brothers cuts all ties with one of the film's producers who have been accused multiple times of sexual assault.

 

Hebrew word Of The Day: L’CHADESH | לחדש  = TO RENEW

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "l'chadesh" which means "to renew"

 

The Weather Forecast

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a rise in temperature and a low of seventy-two or twenty-two degrees Celsius. You can expect an additional rise in temperatures tomorrow with a high of eighty-four or twenty-nine degrees Celsius.

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1. U.K. Minister Resigns Over Secret Israel Meetings

 

British Minister Priti Patel has just shockingly resigned from office after coming under fire for conducting secret meetings with Israeli officials.

 

 

1. Gaza Gets 1st Medical Shipment In 8 Months

 

For the first time in eight months, the Palestinian Authority has finally allowed life-saving medical aid to enter the Gaza Strip. This aid package over two million dollars of critical medicine comes after months of the P.A.’s blockade against Gaza.

 

 

1. Israeli Women Now Saying ‘#Metoo’

 

In light of a rising amount of victims who speak up about sexual harassment, new numbers show that calls to women’s rape crisis centers in Israel have surged ever since the “me too” campaign first hit the internet.

 

 

1. New Apt. Complex Opens For Young Israeli Families

 

Yonit Harel Yedlin, Project Manager of Rubinstein on the Park Ra’anana speaking at ILTV studio about the project "Rubinstein on the Park" house complex in Ra'anana that will make affordable housing for young Israeli families.

 

 

1. Hapoel Beer Sheva Star Defies Death Mid-Match

 

Israeli soccer star, Elyaniv Barda, was nailed in the chest with a soccer ball so hard during a match this week, that he went into cardiac arrest.

 

 

1. After 100 Years, Günzburg Collection Goes Public

 

After 100 years, Russia’s Gunzburg collection of ancient Hebrew manuscripts is finally being released to the public.

 

 

1. Put An End To Premature Ejaculation

 

Tal Gollan, Founder & CEO of Virility Medical speaking at ILTV studio the Israeli start-up Virility Medical that found a solution to premature ejaculation.

 

 

1. ‘Girl Power’ Takes To The Skies

 

For the first time ever, a woman has been promoted to deputy commander of an elite jet squadron in the Israeli Air Force.

 

 

1. Did 5th Century Women ‘Wear The Pants?’

 

An ancient mosaic has just been unearthed in Israel’s Galilee and its giving historians convincing new evidence that women might’ve worn pants back in the day.

 

 

1. Jerusalem Spiders Weave A Rare Web

 

Thousands of spiders have just spun a massive web transforming a Jerusalem forest into a magical meadow of Disney-like proportions.

 

 

1. Bring Down The Cost Of Dental Care

 

Benny Rosenberg, CEO and Founder of Easy Dent speaking at ILTV studio about Easy Dent that makes dental tourism that much easier.

 

 

1. Top 5 Technological Advances Made By Israeli’s

ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh bringing the top 5 technological advances made by Israelis.

 

 

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: AKAVISH | עכביש = SPIDER

 

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "akavish" which means "spider"

 

 

1. The Weather Forecast

 

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a slight rise in temperatures and a low of sixty or sixteen degrees Celsius. Over the weekend you can expect little to no change in temperatures and partly cloudy skies with a high of around seventy-six or twenty-four degrees Celsius.  

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1. Israel Now Reportedly Backing Saudi Arabia

 

Israel’s Foreign Ministry has told its ambassadors all over the world to start backing Saudi Arabia and begin diplomatic efforts against Iran and Hezbollah, as tensions mount between Lebanon and Saudis.

 

 

1. Hamas & P.A. Clash Over Gaza Border Crossings

 

About a week after Hamas handed over control of all Gaza border crossings to the Palestinian Authority, internal clashes between the Palestinian security forces are now threatening to derail the whole Palestinian unity deal.

 

1. Israeli President Asks Spain To Reject B.D.S.

 

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin is now in Spain, and has appealed to the Spanish Prime Minister to reject the B.D.S. boycott against Israel. His statements about “one Spain” seemed to have ignited controversy by aligning Israel against Catalonia’s bid for independence.  

 

1. Kerry Blames Israel For Lack Of Peace

 

A leaked recording of former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry reveals him blaming the Israeli leadership for rejecting a two state solution and praising the Palestinians for “non-violence”.

 

1. Israelis Would Sooner Leave Than Pay For Housing

 

Amir Livneh, Sr. Consultant at Man Properties speaking at ILTV studio about the housing crisis and how the ongoing availability and affordability crisis can be solved.

 

 

1. Israeli Company Sues Apple Over Stolen Designs

 

An Israeli startup “Corephotonics” just sued apple accusing apple of infringing on four of its patents for smartphone cameras.

 

1. Knesset Member Accused, Again, Of Sexist Remarks

 

In the middle of a Knesset meeting, Likud M.K. Oren Hazan just called his fellow lawmaker too ugly to even be a prostitute.

 

1. Overcoming Adversity Through Art

 

Daniella Paz, artist and author of ‘River Blessings’ speaking at ILTV studio about overcoming adversity in her soon to be released book, 'River Blessings'.

 

 

1. 3 Millionth Tourist Gets Surprise Tour Guide

 

A Romanian tourist, who is officially Israel’s three millionth visitor, was surprised with a personal tour in Jerusalem from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

 

 

1. American Cheesecake Factory Hits The Holy Land

 

Israeli cafe chain Cafe Saadi is bringing the U.S. based chain "Cheesecake Factory' confections to Israel.

 

 

1. Over 66 Years Of Support For The Holy Land

 

Head of Israel Bonds speaks to organization’s impact on Israel’s development.

 

 

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: UGAT G’VINAH | עוּגַת גְבִינָה = CHEESECAKE

 

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "ugat g'vinah" which means "cheesecake"

 

 

1. The Weather Forecast

 

Tonight should be clear to partly cloudy with a drop in temperatures to a low of about sixty-three or seventeen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect little to no change in temperatures, partly cloudy skies and a high of roughly seventy-six or twenty-four degrees Celsius.

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1. Saudi Arabia Says Lebanon Has “Declared War”

 

Saudi Arabia has just accused Lebanon of “declaring war” against its kingdom. This comes mere days after Lebanon’s Prime Minister shockingly resigned from office while abroad in Saudi Arabia and publicly announced that Hezbollah and Iran had overrun the Lebanese government.

 

1. Weinstein Used Ex-Mossad To Hide Sexual Assault

 

A new report states that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein hired former Israeli Mossad agents in an attempt to stop newspapers from publishing their explosive findings into Weinstein’s history of sexual misconduct.

 

1. Rabbis Train In Inclusivity And Accessibility

 

Rabbi David Fine, Dean of the Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics speaking at ILTV studio about the Barkai Center that helps integrate disabled Israelis into more aspects of Israeli society.

 

 

1. Israel Clearing 20 Acres Of Landmines

 

Israel has just authorized the clearing of twenty acres of landmine fields in Israel, which would pave the way for nearly twelve hundred new Jewish home sot be built in the West Bank.

 

 

1. Iron Dome System To Go ‘Down Under’

 

Australia has just committed billions of dollars towards importing the Iron Dome system as well as other advanced Israeli defense technology.

 

 

1. I.D.F. Veterans Visit U.C.-Irvine To Host Panel Talks

 

ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh speaking about a commotion that broke out at the University of California Irvine when the organization "Students for Justice in Palestine" became aggressive at a panel held with IDF veterans and later got a 2 years' probation.

 

 

1. The War On International Insurance Fraud

 

Eugene Greenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Click-Ins speaking at ILTV studio about an Israeli start-up Click-ins that applies military intel gathering techniques to fight insurance fraud.

 

 

1. Man’s Best Friend Saves Jewish Family

 

A Jewish family in France was saved from a suspected anti-Semitic arson attack the other night by their faithful family dog.

 

1. It’s A Bomb! It’s A Grenade! It’s… A Zucchini?

 

A German man confused a zucchini vegetable in his backyard for a World War II bomb. The offending vegetable apparently really did look like a bomb being at 16 inches long and 11 pounds.

 

 

1. Increase Yields, Better Protect Crops & More

 

Dr. Joe Wyse, Head of the Patent Department at Eyal Bressler & Co. speaking at ILTV studio about some of Israel's latest agriculture inventions and innovations that help feed the world.

 

 

1. When Dinos Ruled, Mammals Were Night Owls

 

A new Israeli study has just announced that pre-historic mammals were actually almost completely nocturnal in order to escape and survive dinosaurs.

 

 

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: YONEK | יוֹנֵק = MAMMAL

 

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "yonek" which means "mammal"

 

 

1. The Weather Forecast

 

Tonight will be a little cloudy but warm after a rise in temperatures leaves us with a low of about sixty-three or seventeen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect a drop in temperatures and a partly cloudy sky with a high of about seventy-five or twenty-four degrees Celsius.

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1. Lebanon’s P.M. Resigns; Says Life Is In Danger

 

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri has just resigned from office. Hariri slammed both Hezbollah and Iran for spreading chaos and terror throughout the Middle East.

 

 

1. Iranians Burn U.S. & Israeli Effigies At Rally

 

Thousands of Iranians are marching to remember the 1979 takeover of former US embassy by renewing the protest by burning American flags and even Israeli symbols.

 

 

1. IDF Offers To Protect Druze Village In Syria

 

Nine civilians were just killed by Jihadis in a small Druze village inside Syria, only a few kilometers away from the Israeli-Syrian border. The I.D.F. has said it’s willing to defend the Syrian village from further attacks, after hundreds of Israeli Druze villagers attempted to jump the border to protect their Druze brethren.

 

 

1. Anniversary Of Rabin’s Murder Gets Massive Crowd

 

Thousands have just gathered in Tel Aviv to commemorate the 22nd year anniversary since the assassination of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The mass rally was held at the site where Rabin war murdered those many years ago.

 

 

1. Is W.H. Aide Jared Kushner In The Doghouse?

 

President Trump is reportedly furious with his son-in-law Jared Kushner for his “bad advice,” which culminated in the ongoing probe between his campaign and Russia. Vanity Fair has just reported that Trump allegedly no longer trusts Kushner at all.

 

1. Changing The Game In Israeli Medicine

 

Dr. Ron Tomer, V.P. Unipharm LTD. speaking at ILTV studio about Unipharm LTD. that works with Israeli government to make healthcare more affordable.

 

 

1. Do Israelis Ever Clean Out Their Bags??

 

Uzbekistan has just released an Israeli man who had accidentally left a loaded weapons clip in his bag when he checked into the airport.

 

1. Get Through The Airport In 45 Minutes

 

Gadi Mor, CEO of Amadeus Israel speaking at ILTV studio about Israeli company Amadeus Israel that works to improve every aspect of the way we travel.

 

 

1. Jerusalem Scores First Win In Eurocup Campaign

 

After three straight losses, the Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team has just scored a much-needed victory in its Eurocup campaign by narrowly defeating Italy’s team 63 to 61. American-Israeli guard Jerome Dyson dominated the game, scoring 22 points.

 

 

1. Suddenly Angels / Intermezzo

 

Lela Migirov, artist ‘Suddenly Angels / Intermezzo' speaking at ILTV studio about her exhibition in which she channels the emotions of Franz Kafka's works into paintings.

 

 

1. Israeli Hippo Makes A Run For Freedom

 

A hippo from the Ramat Gan safari escaped the zoo when gatekeepers accidentally left a gate open. The hippo turned around just outside the gate.

 

 

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: HIPPOPOTAM | היפופוטם = HIPPOPOTAMUS

 

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Hippopotam" which means "hippopotamus"

 

 

1. The Weather Forecast

 

Tonight is supposed to be partly cloudy with a low of sixty-two or seventeen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect more of the same with a daily high of seventy-five or twenty-four degrees Celsius.

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1. 26 Dead In New Mass Shooting

 

Police have confirmed twenty-six dead and at least twenty others injured in a mass shooting at a Baptist church in Texas. The suspect, so far identified as a white man in his twenties, entered the church with a ballistic vest and a ruger semi-automatic rifle.

 

 

1. Israel Finds 5 More Bodies In Gaza Tunnel Rubble

 

Israel just discovered five more bodies of Palestinian terrorists in the wreckage of the Gaza terror tunnel that Israel destroyed earlier this week. Both Hamas and Islamic Jihad have demanded Israel return all the bodies recovered but have refused to negotiate any swap for the bodies of two I.D.F. soldiers that Hamas has been holding for the last three years.

 

1. I.D.F. Conducts Biggest Int’l Air Force Drill Yet

 

The Israeli Air Force has just launched its most massive aerial exercise to date, an 11-day drill uniting fleets from nine different countries. For the first time ever, India sent jets to participate in Israeli ‘Blue Flag’ exercise.

 

1. What Are The Signs Of An Unhealthy Nation?

 

Kenneth Abramowitz, founder Savethewest.com speaking at ILTV studio about what a healthy society should look like.

 

 

1. Defense Minister Requests Pardon For Azaria

 

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman just sent an official letter to President Rivlin seeking a full government pardon for the jailed former IDF soldier Elor Azaria.

 

 

1. Update: New Twist In Argentina Murder Mystery

 

Probe reveals unseen evidence in murder of argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman, the prosecutor who accused the then-President of Argentina for covering up Iran’s role in the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing.

 

 

1. Israeli Non-Profit Works Towards Ending Suicide

 

Keshet Bar-Yadin, board member & support coordinator at ‘Bishvil Hahayim’ speaking at ILTV studio about the "Bishvil Hahayim" organization that provides support and raises awareness about the issue of suicide.

 

 

1. Israeli Christians Making Secret Trips To Lebanon

 

Christian Arabs with Israeli passports have been making secret pilgrimages to Lebanon for months now sponsored by Catholic churches in Israel.

 

 

1. 20 Ferraris Grace Western Wall Plaza

 

Ferrari decided to celebrate its seventieth anniversary this year with a twenty-vehicle journey across the holy land. Worshippers were outraged to discover all twenty cars occupying prime real estate directly in front of the Western Wall plaza.

 

 

1. Plan Your Next Pilgrimage To The Holy Land!

 

Paul Milwidsky, General Manager of Caesar Hotel Jerusalem speaking at ILTV studio about the do's and don’ts of a Christian centered visit to the old city of Jerusalem.

 

 

1. Tel Aviv Festival Turns Food Into Art

 

ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh giving a scoop on Tel Aviv's color food festival where professional food photography meets culinary artistry and composition.

 

 

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: KISHU | קשוא = ZUCCHINI

 

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "kishu" which means "zucchini"

 

 

1. The Weather Forecast

 

Tonight should be partly cloudy with light winds and a low of about sixty-one or sixteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow is expected to be partly cloudy again, but with a slight rise in temperatures to a high of seventy-seven or twenty-five degrees Celsius.

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1. Israeli Jets Strike Syrian Weapons Depot

 

Israeli jets are believed to have struck a Syrian weapons depot near the Syria-Lebanon border. Arabic media has reported massive explosions in the region, claiming they’re from four Israeli airstrikes, and that eyewitnesses have actually seen Israeli jets in the sky.

 

 

1. New Footage Of Gilad Shalit In Captivity Released

 

Hamas has just released new footage of Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier that they held in captivity for 5 whole years.

 

1. Aftermath Of The New York City Terror Attack

 

Ephraim Herrera Ph.D, Expert on Islam speaking at ILTV studio about the aftermath of the New York terror attack that left 8 people dead.

 

 

1. Amnesty Worker Denied Entry Into Israel

 

Israel has just denied an American member of Amnesty International from entering Israel. The Interior Ministry has confirmed that the man, who is also of Palestinian descent, was blocked because of the B.D.S. movement.

 

 

1. Israeli News Website Gets Hacked

 

The Israeli-based news website “Times of Israel” has just apparently been hacked by pro-Palestinian Turkish activists.

 

 

1. Apple To Release Iphone X Tomorrow

 

Max Bluvband, CEO & founder of Appsvillage speaking at ILTV studio about the features on the iPhone 10 that were developed in Israel.

 

 

1. Israel Reportedly Cuts Arms Sales To Myanmar

 

Israel has been under fire recently for allegedly selling weapons to Myanmar, an African country accused by the U.N. of ethnic cleansing. Now French intelligence is reporting that Israel has halted all arms sales to Myanmar.

 

 

1. 100 Years After Balfour

 

Today marks the one hundred year anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, the British pledge to create a national homeland for the Jewish people, in what was then known as British-mandated Palestine.

 

 

1. Israeli Furniture Co. A Go-To For Hotels

 

Israel Segal, CEO of Equip Hotel Supply Co. speaking at ILTV studio about the latest trends in hotel furniture and equipment.

 

 

1. Teaching Israeli And Hebrew Culture In The U.S.

 

Two Hebrew charter schools in New York are taking 33 students on a 10 day trip to Israel. The kids spend all year learning every aspect of Israeli culture and history, and speak flawless Hebrew.

 

 

1. Hungry For Some Fruit Fly Larvae?

 

A new Israeli start-up has revolutionized the way we consume protein by compressing fruit fly larvae into a powder and oil extract that can be used as a substitute for meat.

 

 

1. Ancient Remains Of Pregnant Woman Discovered

 

For the first time ever, archaeologists have come across the remains of an Egyptian female in southern Israel who turned out to be pregnant.

 

1. Top 5 Fun Facts About Israel

 

ILTV’s Emanuelle Kadosh bringing the top 5 fun facts about Israel.

 

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: KTZITZA | קציצה = MEATBALL

 

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "ktzitza" which means "meatball"

 

 

1. The Weather Forecast

 

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a drop in temperatures to a low of about sixty-one or sixteen degrees Celsius. Over the weekend the temperatures are expected to drop a bit more with light rain in the north and highs around seventy-four or twenty-three degrees Celsius.  

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1. 8 Dead In NYC Terror Attack

 

A devastating terror attack in New York has just claimed at least eight lives, including one Jewish man, and left nearly a dozen others injured. The suspect has been identified as an Uzbeki national living in the U.S. since 2010.

 

 

1. Hamas Officially Turns Over Gaza Crossings To P.A.

 

Hamas has now officially turned over control of all Gaza border crossings to the Palestinian Authority, making this the first time in over ten years that the P.A. has had any official control in the Gaza Strip.

 

 

1. U.N. Proposes $18M Aid Plan For Palestinians

 

The UN has just announced a plan to put eighteen million dollars of financial aid in the hands of the Palestinians. According to the U.N., the grant is specifically intended to help the Palestinians pursue legal action against Israel and hold “Israel accountable for its violations.”

 

1. Are You Prepared Against Electronic Attacks?

 

Eyal Aharoni, COO of Cymulate speaking at ILTV studio about how organizations and governments use the web for cyber warfare.

 

 

1. Israel To Mark 22 Years Since Murder Of Rabin

 

This weekend will mark twenty-two years since Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination. Israelis everywhere are set to commemorate that day with ceremonies all over the country.

 

 

1. Anti-Semitic Anne Frank Images Appear In Germany

 

A German railway operator is now coming under fire for naming its new express train “Anne Frank”. The railway’s naming committee are saying they picked the name to symbolize co-existence.

 

1. Israeli Team Helps Crack Cancer Breakthrough

 

Researchers from Hebrew University and M.I.T. have developed a special protein designed to target and attack cancer cells organically in the body.

 

1. Help At-Risk Youth Across Israel

 

Assaf Weiss, CEO & Founder of Maagalim speaking at ILTV studio about a non-profit "Maagalim" that works with 11th and 12th graders in Israel to make sure they don’t fall between the cracks of society.

 

 

1. Did You Know Bats Have Different Accents?

 

An Israeli study just discovered rare regional dialects in Egyptian fruit bats, something we’d thought only existed in humans and a few mammals.

 

 

1. Amazing Wooden Sculptures ‘Wow’ Crowds

 

Shalom Kelner, architect and sculptor speaking at ILTV studio to talk about his work. He is aptly referred to as the "architect of wood carving."

 

 

1. Shabbat Project Reaches 97 Countries

 

ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh bringing the scoop on the fifth annual Shabbat project in which more than 1 million people took part.

 

 

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: ATALEF | עטלף = BAT

 

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "atalef" which means "bat"

 

 

1. The Weather Forecast

 

Tonight will be partly cloudy with local rains along the coast and in the north. The low will be sixty-three or seventeen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow is expected to be partly cloudy as well will a high of seventy-four or twenty-three degrees Celsius.

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1. IDF Destroys Hamas Tunnel In Gaza

 

The I.D.F. has just destroyed a Hamas terror tunnel stretching from under Gaza deep into Israeli territory. At least seven Palestinians were killed with twelve others injured, most of them members of the Islamic jihad terror group.

 

 

1. UAE Buys Every Country A Gift… Except Israel

 

Delegates from the United Arab Emirates just opened the UNESCO conference with gifts for every single country on the panel, except for Israel.

 

 

1. Israel Stays Out Of Catalan Independence Vote

 

The Catalonian vote for independence has fiercely divided the world, with countries like the U.S. backing Spain’s rejection. But now Israel has broken with America and the European Union and will apparently neither support nor oppose the Catalonian independence.

 

 

1. Iron Dome Tech Now Shielding Plants

 

New York's biggest generators are getting upgraded with a revolutionary new system developed from Israel's Iron Dome technology.

 

 

1. Make Sure Your Affairs Are In Order

 

Adv. Ofer Shapira, Managing Partner at Shapira & Co. speaking at ILTV studio about online privacy policies that prevent your assets from being accessed posthumously.

 

 

1. 100 Years After The “Battle Of Beersheba”

 

Today marks the one-hundred-year anniversary of the battle of Beersheba, the bloody clash where Australian and New Zealand soldiers liberated the desert city from the ottomans. Leaders from both countries are now in Israel to commemorate the centennial and observe a re-enactment of one of the largest cavalry battles in human history.

 

1. Worldwide Online Money Transfer Services

Jonny Steel, V.P. of Marketing at Payoneer speaking at ILTV studio about "Payoneer" that helps you send and receive payments straight to your bank account.

 

 

1. T.A.Culture Mag Rebrands With Palestinian Stories

 

The editors of "Time Out Tel Aviv" printed a special edition and decided to temporarily re-brand it as “Time Out Ramallah” to talk about life in Ramallah.

 

1. Jerusalem Opens New Brain Center

 

Israel has just opened a brand-new brain center in the heart of Jerusalem, one that offers critical and cutting-edge treatment for all kinds of neurological disorders.

 

 

1. Affordable Packages For The Winter Adventurer

 

Yotam Idan, CEO & Co-Founder of Weski speaking at ILTV studio to talk about Israeli company WeSki that helps you create your next snowy escape.

 

 

1. Tel Aviv Night Run Lights Up The Streets

 

Twenty-five thousand runners are expected to participate in Tel Aviv’s annual night 10 kilometer run.

 

 

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: LIGLOSH | לגלוש = TO SURF/TO SKI

 

Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "liglosh" which means "to surf/to ski"

 

 

1. The Weather Forecast

 

Tonight will be partly cloudy with local showers scattered across central and northern Israel. The low will be around sixty-four or eighteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect more clouds and local rains but with a high of seventy-seven or twenty-five degrees Celsius.

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