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| May 26, 2019
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Ukrainian parliamentarians urge President to recognize Jerusalem

86 Ukrainian lawmakers submit a bill calling on President Zelenskiy, the country’s newly elected Jewish head of state to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and follow in President Trump’s decision by relocating their ambassador and embassy to Jerusalem.

By Itamar Eichner

 

Ukraine might soon follow in the footsteps of the United States and move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, after dozens of Ukrainian lawmakers co-authored a draft calling on the country’s new president to recognize the holy city as Israel’s capital.

Some 86 – out of 450 – members of the Ukrainian parliament (The Verkhovna Rada) already submitted the bill for a vote, according to reports in the country’s media on Friday. Continue Reading »

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| May 23, 2019
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Palestinian Minister seeks to indict Trump on crimes against Palestinians

In the World of the Absurd:

Palestinian Culture Minister called on President Trump and a few prominent American politicians to be prosecuted for their crimes against the Palestinian people: Failing to support their victimhood, ending ransom payments, ignoring ‘Palestinian history’ and emboldening the Zionists.

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF

 

Palestinian Culture Minister called on President Donald Trump and several prominent American politicians to be prosecuted for their crimes against the Palestinian people In an article published this week.

President Trump’s Mid-East team: Senior Adviser to the President Jared Kushner, Mideast Envoy Jason Greenblatt and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. – Wikimedia

The article, “America and its Collusion in Crime,” was published in the Palestinian Al-Ayyam newspaper.

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| May 23, 2019
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By foot from Ethiopia via Sudan, Vered is inspired by parents’ sacrifice

Incredible story of sacrifice and the inspiration of a child, Vered Achihon, now 39, who walked to Israel with her parents from Ethiopia via Sudan, on a perilous journey spanning months.
– Today, Vered oversees the assimilation of new immigrants to Israel from 80 countries.

By Koby Lieberman

 

Thirty-five years ago, Vered Achihon made an exhausting journey. Along with her parents and five brothers, she left Ethiopia, passed through Sudan on foot, and arrived in Israel. Today, as the Director of Social Integration for all residents of Jewish Agency Absorption Centers, she shares her story with them and models the values that lead to smoother absorption into Israeli society. Continue Reading »

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| May 23, 2019
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YouTube clip of Israel’s UN Amb holding ‘deed’ to Israel goes viral

WATCH a YouTube clip that’s going viral, with Israel’s Amb. Danny Danon as he looks directly at the Palestinian delegation at the UNGA and quotes the Bible & Koran as evidence of the Jewish people’s right to the Land of Israel.

By David Lazarus

 

In what can only be considered an historical speech before the world’s governing authorities, Israel’s ambassador to the UN gave a surprising defense for the right of the Jewish people to the whole Land of Israel-the Bible.

The unparalleled presentation by Ambassador Danny Danon delivered to the UN General Assembly just after Passover a few weeks ago has gone viral on social media where it has been translated into numerous languages. Continue Reading »

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| May 22, 2019
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US Envoy blasts UNRWA failures, urges “adult choices” from UNSC

WATCH: At the UN Security Council, US Mideast Envoy Jason Greenblatt, blasts UNRWA failures, blaming the Palestinian refugee organization for squandering the significant funds donated by many countries, including the $6 BILLION contributed by the U.S. alone.

By i24NEWS

 

President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Jason Greenblatt, said in a speech to the Security Council that the Palestinians would make a mistake if they did not come to the economic conference initiated by the United States in Bahrain.

“It would be a mistake for the Palestinians not to join us. They have nothing to lose and much to gain…” he said adding that it would be the first step towards a political solution to the conflict that would “transform the lives of the Palestinians.” Continue Reading »

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| May 22, 2019
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After US request, Israel approves armored vehicles for PA police

Having refused the Palestinian Authority’s request for years to attain armored vehicles for their security forces, Israel granted permission for the acquisition of 10 light armored vehicles after a request from the Trump administration, in an effort to reduce tensions.

By Elior Levy

 

Palestinian Authority security forces received ten armored vehicles from the United States four months ago, but the details are only coming to light now. The vehicles entered the West Bank via the Allenby Crossing from Jordan, with Israel’s approval.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Avigdor Lieberman authorized the transfer nine months ago at the request of the United States after years of delays. Continue Reading »

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| May 21, 2019
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Christian Zionist leader: Emirates Crown Prince wants to visit Jerusalem

In an interview to i24NEWS, Dr. Evans praised US President Donald Trump’s relationship with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, whose “anti-terror technology for peace” is why Arab leaders are ready to make peace with the Jewish State.

By i24NEWS

 

Christian Zionist journalist and author, Dr. Mike Evans, told i24NEWS on Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince told him he wants to visit Jerusalem.

Dr. Evans also said that “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up to the plate for him (Crown Prince)” when former US President Barack Obama refused to take out an Iranian ship with missiles.

When asked why Gulf leaders seem to be more open to Israel today, the Evangelical leader said Netanyahu’s “anti-terror technology for peace” was part of the reason for that. Continue Reading »

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| May 20, 2019
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Jewish TV star Volodymyr Zelensky sworn in as Ukraine’s president

Just a month after winning an unlikely victory, the former comedian and new Ukrainian president proclaims at his inauguration, “I’m ready to lose my popularity and, if necessary, I’m ready to lose my post so that we have peace.” 

By The Associated Press , and Israel Hayom Staff

 

Jewish-born TV star Volodymyr Zelensky was sworn in as Ukraine’s new president on Monday, promising to stop the war in the country’s east against Russian-backed separatists.

In one of his first decisions, he announced dissolved parliament and called new parliamentary elections, saying the body was only interested in self-enrichment.

Then TV star Volodymyr Zelensky (R), performs at the Kvartal 95 in 2018.

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| May 20, 2019
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Israel proves Gaza ‘Dying Daughter’ story was fabricated

Starting with Palestinian media, then picked up by Quds News Network, Al Jazeera (AJ+) then spread through social media, the story that Aisha a-Lulu, 5, of Gaza had died of cancer ‘alone’ and prevented from being accompanied by her parents was completely debunked as ‘just another lie’ to demonize Israel.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF

 

 

Israel refuted a story that Aisha a-Lulu, 5, of Gaza had died of cancer alone in a Jerusalem hospital because Israel prevented her parents from leaving Gaza to accompany her for treatment.

Photographs of the girl in her hospital bed have been widely circulated on social media. Continue Reading »

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| May 18, 2019
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WATCH LIVE: Eurovision Grand Final from Tel Aviv

WATCH as 26 countries compete to win the world’s largest international music contest.
– Madonna and Netta Barzilai, last year’s winner, will perform during intermission.
– Watch Shalva Band performing A Million Dreams at the 2nd Semi-Final.

By Ynet

 

Tel Aviv pulled out all the stops Saturday night for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest that began in the city at 10pm. Fans of the show had the city crowded from the late afternoon, with many main roads closed.

The Saturday show was the culmination of a week-long event, including two semifinals on Tuesday and Thursday.

Israel very much went all in for the event, building a Eurovision village on a beachfront Park, where Eurovision fans could soak up the atmosphere, enjoy food stalls and special live events at night. Continue Reading »

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| May 18, 2019
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REPORT: IDF strikes near Iranian & Hezbollah storage sites outside Damascus

Syrian state TV showed news-clip of the night sky with light flashes and the sound of explosions as air defenses were activated against airstrike.
– Anti-aircraft missile debris fell in open areas of Israel’s Golan Heights.

By ANNA AHRONHEIM

 

Syrian state media accused Israel of launching a strike against targets outside Damascus Friday night and claimed the country’s air defenses intercepted a number of missiles.

“Aerial defenses detected hostile targets coming from the direction of Quneitra and intercepted them,” a military source was quoted by Syria’s SANA news agency as saying.

The state television channel showed footage of the night sky with a point of light firing up into it and the sound of explosions. Continue Reading »

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| May 18, 2019
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6 Democrat Senators seek to refinance Islamic terrorists at victims’ expense

It’s horribly ironic that Senator Dianne Feinstein (Dem), who’s been known for her fierce opposition to Americans owning firearms, wants to tax those same Americans to finance automatic assault-rifles (AK-47) for terrorists while also exempting those terrorists from any liability after injuring or killing American civilians during terrorist attacks.

By Daniel Greenfield  — 6 DEM SENATORS SELL OUT JEWISH TERROR VICTIMS TO RESTORE CASH TO ISLAMIC TERRORISTS

 

In 2002, Shmuel Waldman, an American from New Jersey, was shot while boarding a bus in Israel. The terrorist attack killed 2 people and left 40 injured. Among that 40 was Shmuel whose leg was blown apart, forcing him to undergo multiple surgical procedures, and leaving him suffering from PTSD. Continue Reading »

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| May 18, 2019
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Israeli Foreign Ministry trade swipes after UNRWA called out on Twitter

Israel’s Foreign Ministry refuses to delete tweet after UNRWA head fumed over comment posted by ministry spokesman: “The terrorists shooting the rockets are all probably UNRWA graduates. You must be really proud of them.”

By Ariel Kahana and Israel Hayom Staff

 

Even as the winds of war seem to have temporarily subsided in Gaza, Israel’s Foreign Ministry and the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees continue to butt heads over the agency’s conduct during the most recent round of violence between Israel and Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza.

Tensions began when UNRWA’s Commissioner General Matthias Schmale on May 4, intimated on Twitter that Israeli airstrikes were hindering UNRWA sponsored events to “celebrate children and their sports and fun activities.” Continue Reading »

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| May 17, 2019
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In European precedent, Germany rules BDS is antisemitic movement

The German Bundestag’s vote on Friday makes Germany the first country in the European Union to rule that the BDS movement is antisemitic, making no attempt to build coexistence or peace between Israel and its neighbors.

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF

 

In a landmark vote the German Bundestag ruled on Friday that the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement is antisemitic, calling on German Federal offices and bodies not to collaborate in any way with events that advocate to boycott or delegitimize the Jewish state.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the Bundestag on its “important decision to recognize BDS as an anti-Semitic movement and that it is forbidden to support it.”  Continue Reading »

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| May 17, 2019
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Israel: Medical cannabis removed from the Dangerous Drugs list

In a surprised move on Thursday, Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman decides to remove cannabis from the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, making it available at local pharmacies for those holding a proper medical prescription.

By Sara Rubenstein

 

Cannabis classification and Species – Wikipedia

Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman decided to remove cannabis from the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, enabling those with medical prescriptions to obtain cannabis at any Israeli pharmacy, according to a statement by Israel’s Health Ministry on Thursday.

“The Dangerous Drugs Ordinance will be changed and medical cannabis will be prescribed for certain medical conditions without requiring a license and approval from the Health Ministry, like any other medication,” the Health Ministry wrote in a statement. Continue Reading »

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