World Health Organization’s singling out Israel over health conditions in disputed territories a ‘fantastic lie’

The 72nd Assembly of the U.N.’s World Health Organization (WHO) voted 96-11 this week for a resolution, co-sponsored by the Arab bloc and the Palestinian delegation, which singled out Israel over “health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east[ern] Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan.” Read more

Ahead of peace plan, Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Hebron over kosher Iftar meal

In the context of the Trump administration’s plan to roll out a Middle East peace proposal after the end of Ramadan on June 4, businessman and aspiring politician, Sheikh Ashraf Al Jabari has sent a clear message: Palestinian and Israeli business leaders are ready to cooperate towards a shared economic future. Read more

Submission to UN urges rights for Palestinian, Israeli children subjected to Hamas abuse

In a legal brief filed with the U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child shortly before the one-year anniversary of the Palestinian “March of Return” on March 30, the independent human-rights group U.N. Watch urged that the Palestinian Authority be held to account for violating children’s rights, alleging that it has “failed to protect both Palestinian and Israeli children in armed conflict.” Read more

Victims of Palestinian terrorism speak out about Israeli government’s ‘pay to slay’ backtracking

The Palestinian Authority pays terrorist prisoners and families of martyrs and wounded nearly $1 million every day. According to the P.A.’s 2018 projections, 7.5 percent of its annual budget will go to terrorism, a little less than the 14.5 percent of the annual budget received from foreign aid…writes Eliana Rudee/JNS. Read more

Big splash at Caesarea Harbor with new Crusader market, upcoming visitors centre

New promenade walls and a 700-year-old Crusader market at the Caesarea Harbor were unveiled on June 10 in Caesarea National Park in the presence of Baroness Ariane de Rothschild, and various representatives from funding and cooperating parties…writes Eliana Rudee/JNS. Read more

A dose of innovation in security and medical technology at Rambam Hospital

As Israel celebrates its 70th anniversary, its largest hospital in the north celebrates its 80th anniversary, mirroring the Jewish state’s rise to prominence in innovation and security…writes Eliana Rudee/JNS. Read more

Pedal to the metal: In Israel, Giro d’Italia to bust out bikes big time

The biggest biking event in the history of the Jewish state is about to arrive, placing Israel in the center of the sporting map. The Giro d’Italia is second only to the Tour de France as professional cycling’s most important race. Read more

Alan Dershowitz on Israel at 70: ‘A Light Unto the World’

Ahead of Israel’s 70th birthday in May, longtime Harvard University Law Professor, attorney and author Alan Dershowitz announced that he is donating an ambucycle to Israel’s volunteer medic organisation, United Hatzalah, in honor of his 80th birthday. Read more

International Women’s Day: Real-life ‘Wonder Women’ of Israel’s volunteer medic team

They respond to emergency calls from the public, often putting themselves in danger in order to save lives. They perform CPR, deliver babies and comfort victims of traumatic events. They work behind the scenes in an often thankless job. And they are all volunteers, with their own busy lives, children and challenges…writes Eliana Rudee/JNS. Read more

Trump made ‘yuge’ changes on Jerusalem. What do the city’s residents think about it?

Jerusalemite opinions about President Donald Trump’s landmark policy changes on their city run the gamut, reflecting the diversity of the Israeli capital itself.  Read more

Israeli Musical Diplomacy: A Win over BDS and Israel Knockers

Steven Goldstein’s connection to Israel predates his now-renowned acting and operatic career…writes Eliana Rudee/JNS.org. Read more

Blooming orchids and Women of the Wall: a Q&A with Anat Hoffman

Anat Hoffman is a founding member of Women of the Wall, a religiously diverse group of women from around the world who seek equal rights for people of all genders and religious expression at the Western Wall. The group is best known for working to gain the right to read Torah at the Western Wall wearing a prayer shawl (tallit)—a Jewish commandment that is not traditional for women, but also not outlawed in scripture. Read more

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