Iran Executes Accused Spy for Israel
Iran this week executed a man they accused of spying for Israel and who they say was responsible for the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist two years ago.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- U.N.’s nuclear agency reports progress in talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
- Egyptian officials broker deal to end hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
- U.S. worried that U.N. leadership is not working hard to implement Syrian ceasefire.
- Israel accuses Palestinians of continued settlement building in the West Bank.
- Olympic committee rejects Israel’s call to mark the 40th anniversary of Munich terrorist attacks at the upcoming Summer Games.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features The Fellowship’s Jonathan Greenberg on why Israel was not invited to this weekend’s NATO conference in Chicago.
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 5:00 PM | betsy.schmitt@ifcj.org
Middle East Nations Say Israel is Greatest Nuclear Threat
At a 189-nation conference, Iran and other Arab nations in the Middle East claim that Israel poses the greatest nuclear threat because the United States has not signed a UN Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- The U.S. may give Israel $1 billion for its Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued this week a surprise election announcement.
- Egyptian Islamist urges followers to claim Jerusalem as the capital of the United States of Arabs.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features The Fellowship’s founder and CEO, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, addressing why Israel matters.
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 3:25 PM | Stand for Israel
Case Closed on Operation Cast Lead Investigation
The Israeli military recently concluded its investigation into the killing of a Palestinian family during the 2009 war with Gaza, determining that civilians were not purposefully targeted.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- Egypt’s Sinai boarder worries Israel leaders more than Iran.
- Both sides are still breaking ceasefire in Syria.
- A year after the death of Bin Laden, Israelis aren’t worried about al-Qaeda.
- Israel downgrades travel warning to Turkey.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features The Fellowship’s Rabbi Jonathan Greenberg with a commentary on the West’s naiveté in negotiating with Iran regarding its nuclear weapons program.
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Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 11:27 AM | Stand for Israel
Violence Resumes as Syria Cease-Fire Falters
Deadly violence has started up again in Syria just two weeks after a United Nations-peace pact was reached. While the peace plan is still on the table, a sharp rise in deaths casts doubts on the U.N. mission in Syria.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- Citing the ongoing violence in Syria, France is calling on the UN’s Security Council to consider military action to stop the bloodshed.
- The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is in jeopardy if Hamas comes to power.
- President Obama marked Holocaust Remembrance Day last week at the national Holocaust Museum.
- Israeli scientists are searching for “Peres” gene — the secret to President Peres’ youthful vigor.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features The Fellowship’s founder and CEO Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein with a commentary on a new platform for anti-Semitic attacks.
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Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 5:30 PM | Stand for Israel
Syria Peace Pact Unraveling
A fragile United Nations-brokered peace pact between government and opposition forces in Syria appears to have completely unraveled, as at least two Syrian cities have been shelled. Each side accuses the other of breaking the cease fire.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- Switzerland has joined other European nations in imposing sanctions against Iranian businesses, stopping short of joining a blockage against Iran’s central bank.
- Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is disappointed over a five-week delay of the international community in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features a commemorative program in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, which was observed this week in Israel.
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