A three-stage plan for the permanent reconstruction of Gaza
June 9, 2021 by Danny Danon
Moments after another round of fighting on the Gaza border, the world awakes once more to a mission that repeats itself every few years: the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip. Read more
Toy Movement and Peres Centre distribute gifts to Arab and Jewish kids in Jaffa
June 9, 2021 by JNS
The Toy Movement, a philanthropic initiative founded by Canada’s largest children’s toy and entertainment company Spin Master, distributed toys this week to Arab and Jewish children at four nursery schools in Jaffa, in partnership with the Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation. Read more
Coalition agreements revealed as Israel prepares for new government
Just days before Israel’s 36th government is expected to be sworn in, the coalition agreements signed by its constituent parties were revealed on Monday night by Channel 12. Read more
Why the Shin Bet chief isn’t so hush-hush anymore
June 9, 2021 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
Enemies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were relieved, if not thrilled, when Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman broke his organization’s customary silence to bemoan the behaviour of those virulently opposing the makeup of the coalition-in-formation. Read more
Will you defend the right of your opponent to denounce you?
June 9, 2021 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
It turns out that there is at least one person in Israel who actually believes in freedom of speech. Read more
“A Palestinian case against Hamas” – Bassem Eid in AIJAC webinar
June 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
With the conduct of Hamas and Jewish-Arab relations in Israel very much front of mind, the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) turned to Bassem Eid for its latest webinar. Eid, a Jerusalem-based political analyst, and a pioneer of Palestinian human rights outlined a “Palestinian Case Against Hamas.” Read more
At least eight Gazan children featured on NY Times front page were killed by misfired rockets
June 9, 2021 by TPS
At least eight of the children whose names were featured by the New York Times in a list of children killed during Operation Guardian of the Walls were killed by rockets launched by terrorist organizations that misfired and fell inside the Gaza Strip, the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Centre (ITIC) has found. Read more
President Rivlin appeals to Prince Charles to allow Alta Fixler hospitalised in England to be brought to Israel for medical treatment.
June 9, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven Rivlin has appealed to The Prince of Wales to allow Alta Fixler, who is in hospital in England, to be brought to Israel for medical treatment. Read more
AP’s Gaza operations shared building with Hamas tech unit, Israeli envoy explains
June 9, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations and US Gilad Erdan visited the Associated Press (AP) headquarters in New York on Monday to explain to top executives that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) bombed the building housing their Gaza operation during Operation Guardian of the Walls last month because it was serving Hamas terrorists who were developing technology to jam the Iron Dome defence system. Read more
Iran is lying, Israel says, after IAEA expresses concern over undeclared nuclear sites
June 9, 2021 by TPS
Iran still has not provided explanations to the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about uranium particles found at three undeclared sites in their country, adding concern that the Islamic Republic is hiding its military nuclear program. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Jewish Businessman who shaped the Colony
June 8, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
George Judah Cohen was known as an Australian nonagenarian. Read more
Exclusive: Al-Qaeda calls on Muslims to attack Jewish, US interests worldwide
June 8, 2021 by JNS
Al-Qaeda’s main media outlet published a call on Muslims to carry out attacks against U.S. and Jewish interests, as well as urged individuals to support the mujahideen in Palestine financially, with men and weapons, according to the Middle East Media Research Institute’s Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (MEMRI-JTTM). Read more
Hamas releases new Shalit footage, audio recording of ‘captive Israeli soldier’
June 8, 2021 by JNS
As part of an interview with a senior Hamas commander aired by Al Jazeera on Sunday, the terror group released new footage of former Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was held captive by Hamas for five years following a cross-border raid in 2006. The interview also featured an audio recording of an unidentified “Israeli soldier” claiming to be in Hamas custody. Read more
Israeli right fumes as police appear to nix Jerusalem flag march
The Israel Police on Monday pulled the permit given to the annual flag parade in Jerusalem, set to take place on Thursday, citing safety concerns and refusing to approve the march’s planned route. Read more
Netanyahu: New Israeli government more dangerous than Oslo, Gaza disengagement
June 8, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized his political rival, Yamina Party leader Naftali Bennett, on Sunday, calling him a “habitual liar” and saying that the government he is forming together with Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid constitutes a threat to Israel’s national security. Read more
What sort of government are Lapid and Bennett forming?
June 8, 2021 by Caroline Glick - JNS
The storm of controversy now engulfing Israel revolves around one question. What sort of government do Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett intend to swear in? Read more
Ex-Marine commander: Western countries to see adversaries employ Hamas, Hezbollah tactics
June 8, 2021 by Yaakov Lappin
Future adversaries of Western states might now be encouraged to use similar tactics as those employed by Hamas and Hezbollah against Israel, a senior former American military commander has warned. Read more
Israel elected to UN’s prestigious Economic and Social Council
June 8, 2021 by TPS
Israel was elected for the first time to serve as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Monday, receiving 154 votes, more than two-thirds of the vote of UN member states. Read more
Israeli man dies of wounds incurred during Muslim riots
June 7, 2021 by TPS
Avi Har-Even, who was severely wounded last month when Muslim rioters threw a Molotov cocktail into the hotel he was staying out in Acco, died of his wounds Sunday night. He was 84 years old. Read more
Birthdays and being Jewish
June 7, 2021 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
Is it OK for Jews to celebrate birthdays? Ask the rabbi. Read more
Israel hosting OECD’s Global Forum on Digital Security for Prosperity
June 7, 2021 by TPS
For the first time, the Israel National Cyber Directorate will host the annual cyber conference of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Read more
Israel rejects Hamas released clip of hostage as ‘cheap and transparent manipulation’
June 7, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The clip that the Hamas terror organization released allegedly of an Israeli held in its custody is “a cheap and transparent manipulation” and a sign of its distress, a senior Israeli official said. Read more
Hamas leader: ‘God has decreed we must attack Tel Aviv’
Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, told a group of students and academics in Gaza on Saturday that the terrorist organization has the capability to demolish Tel Aviv and that Israel had only destroyed 3 percent of Gaza’s tunnel network last month during “Operation Guardian of the Walls.” Read more
Netanyahu: ‘If a government is formed, God forbid, we will topple it very quickly’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on Knesset lawmakers from all parties to “vote their conscience” if the so-called change coalition presents a new government to the Knesset this week. Read more
The price of friendship with Biden’s Washington
June 7, 2021 by Caroline Glick - JNS
In a week of unprecedented political upheaval, it’s hard to pay attention to anything other than what is before our face. Read more
In a first, IAF F-35 deploy to Italy to train with US, UK
June 7, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Six Israeli Air Force “Adir” (mighty) F-35I Joint Strike Fighter aircraft took off on Sunday for Italy for a historic and first-of-its-kind deployment during which they will face off with fighters from three air forces. Read more
Feintooner
June 7, 2021 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon…Gazablanca School Dance Read more
On the other hand
June 6, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Now that the missiles from Gaza have ceased (at least until the next round) and post corona life is returning to normal good news can start flowing again. Read more
Israel opens COVID-19 vaccines to teens aged 12-16
June 6, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli teens aged 12-16 can get vaccinated against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) beginning on Sunday, the latest phase of the country’s battle against the pandemic. Read more
As underwater threats proliferate, autonomous Israeli sea vessel stands guard
June 6, 2021 by Yaakov Lappin
During the recent escalation between Hamas and Israel, the terrorist organization based in the Gaza Strip launched an ambitious attempt to damage a critical Israeli infrastructure target. Read more
