Daily Archives: January 20, 2022
Jerusalem, Tzfat, Golan see first flurry of winter
Several neighborhoods in Jerusalem saw their first snowfall of the winter on Wednesday night.
Fearing ice formation on roads and sidewalks, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion issued a directive that classes in the capital would begin...
US ambassador criticizes Israel for Sheikh Jarrah eviction in eastern Jerusalem
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield called on Israel to refrain from evicting residents of several illegal structures in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.
Speaking to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, she said:...
In wake of Colleyville, Jewish groups renew push to double federal security grant funding
Following the Jan. 15 hostage situation at a Texas synagogue, Jewish organizations in the United States have reignited their push for Congress to double the funding of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), ensuring...
Ex-US hostage Barry Rosen goes on hunger strike to urge release of foreign prisoners...
Former-U.S. hostage in Iran Barry Rosen announced on Wednesday that he has begun a hunger strike to raise awareness about foreign nationals being held by the Iranian regime.
“It’s very simple. I’m doing this hunger...
Former Palestinian minister: West Bank losing confidence in ruling institutions
Former Minister of Prisoners Affairs in the Palestinian Authority Ashraf Al-Ajrami warned that the West Bank is in chaos with violent clan conflicts.
According to the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), in an article...