Daily Archives: July 29, 2019
Israel Forever honors Theodor Herzl’s ‘yahrzeit’ by inspiring the next generation
All across the world, young Jews are regularly told to be leaders—whether by their parents, their teachers, or their community peers. They are expected to inspire and influence future generations. Yet in today’s world,...
Erdoğan: Turkey won’t keep silent regarding Israel’s ‘crimes’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Saturday that he opposes anyone who supports Israel and its “state terror.”
“We do not approve of silence on the state terror that Israel blatantly carries out in...
Jews share honors with Marines during Padres game
Although our San Diego Padres were defeated by the San Francisco Giants by a score of 7-6 on Sunday, there was a magical moment during what was designated as “Jewish Community Day” at Petco...
Words from Trump, Tlaib shame America
Their messages were aimed at different people, but both screeds were just as historically shameful. In a 10-day period, our president and a congresswoman from Detroit uttered some of the most disgraceful words ever...
Israel’s foreign minister to announce foreign-embassy relocation plan
The Israeli government is preparing an official initiative, including an incentives package, to encourage countries to relocate their embassies to Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will soon present a proposal to the Cabinet to...
FM Katz meets with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović
Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz met today (Monday, 29 July 2019) with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, who is on a state visit to Israel.
FM Katz thanked President Grabar-Kitarović for Croatia’s support of Israel...
Does Bahrain expect returns on its now-public association with Israel?
Israel often sits at the center of attention in the Middle East, blamed for most of the troubles plaguing the region. But lately, instead of being viewed as the problem, it is slowly gaining...
Ayelet Shaked to lead Union of Right Wing Parties following last-minute deal
Jewish Home Party leader Rabbi Rafi Peretz agreed on Sunday to cede the top slot in a united electoral list to New Right Party leader Ayelet Shaked, sealing a deal that will join the...
No place for racism in Israeli military, says chief of staff
There is no place for racism in the Israel Defense Forces, and stringent measures must be implemented to that end, said IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi on Sunday.
Kochavi made the remarks...
Sanders says he would ‘absolutely’ consider cutting US military aid to Israel
Vermont senator and leading 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders would “absolutely” weigh withholding U.S. military aid to Israel to pressure the Jewish state into making policy changes.
Speaking with Jon Favreau on his...