Av 26, 5777, 8/18/2017
 Rabbi rips Obama for UN vote at National Menorah LightingRabbi officiating at National Menorah Lighting ceremony in Washington criticizes US decision to allow passage of anti-Israel UN resolution. How many Muslims are there in Europe?An Ipsos poll reveals that countries are likely to significantly overestimate their Muslim populations. Trump speaks with Taiwan presidentChina expresses concern over Trump's conversation with Taiwan president. U.S. firefighters deployed to Israel to help fight flamesA group of 39 American firefighters deployed to Israel during Thanksgiving weekend to help their Israeli counterparts fight the wildfires. 100 anti-Semitic incidents reported in US post-electionWatchdog finds that 100 anti-Semitic incidents occurred in the 10 days following the presidential election. US sends Supertanker to help Israel fight firesThe US is sending the world's most advanced firefighting plane to help Israel. US opposes UN resolution against glorifying NazismThe United States voted against a United Nations resolution that condemned the glorification of Nazism. Anti-Trump ad switches word 'Jewish' for MuslimAnti-Trump ad takes clip of candidate speaking of ban on Muslims entering US and substitutes 'Jewish' for Muslim 'Catch the Jew' author takes aim at USBestselling author Tuvia Tenenbom's new book was written on the roads through America. "Are the so-called 'American Values' real?" he asks. Two Iowa police officers murdered in ambushesManhunt underway for suspect who gunned down two police officers in separate ambush attacks in Iowa. Swastikas painted on US Jewish schoolSwastikas and abusive graffiti were painted at the entrance to a Jewish school in Maryland. Police investigators summoned. Russians concerned Syria may lead to World War 3Russians fear tensions with US over Syria civil war may lead to World War 3. US opposes one-sided resolutions against IsraelAmerican Ambassador to Israel addresses growing concerns in Israel that US will no longer veto Arab-backed UN Security Council resolutions. ISIS: America will run with its tail between its legsISIS releases video from Mosul, vowing to defeat the US and force it to retreat. US, Russia, fight cyber warIn response to WikiLeaks email revelations targeting Hillary Clinton, the Obama administration prepares retaliatory cyber attack on Russia. Analysts: Russia is ready for warUS, Russia inability to do right in Syria may be a symptom of a bigger problem, analysts say. Despite scandal, Trump maintains support among Republican votersUnder attack for a leaked video in which he makes lewd comments about women, Donald Trump sees only a small drop in overall support. Obama declares state of emergency as hurricane nears FloridaAs Hurricane Matthew strengthens, Florida governor calls on 1.5 million people to evacuate and Obama declares state of emergency in Florida. US threatens to end negotiations with Russia on SyriaAfter continued Russian attacks on Alleppo, US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that he would suspend talks on Syrian conflict. US Muslims to Hamas: Return missing soldiersIn heartfelt letter to Khaled Mashal, 10 leaders of Muslim community in US call for return of the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul. US missile defense shield goes live in EuropeUS activates first missile defense shield in Romania; Russia is livid. Trump praises Israeli counter-terrorismFollowing spate of bombings, Donald Trump says US afraid of being accused of profiling, something Israel does all the time, to great effect. US: Police arrest bombing suspectAhmed Khan Rahami captured in Linden, New Jersey, after firefight. He is suspected of involvement in series of east-coast bombings. Assad: Airstrike on my troops is flagrant American aggressionSyrian President accuses US and its allies of supporting terrorist groups like ISIS after coalition airstrike kills 62 regime troops. US: Search for 'armed and dangerous' terroristPolice are searching for Ahmad Khan Rahami who is suspected of planting the bomb that wounded 29 people in Manhattan. Australian jets involved in botched US air strike in SyriaAccording to Defense Department reports, Australian jets were involved in US-led air strike in Syria which killed 62 Syrians fighting ISIS. Fragile truce in Syria extended by 48 hoursThe fragile truce in Syria has been extended for 48 hours under an agreement between Moscow and Washington Ex-Ambassador to US: Israel could have gotten better dealIsrael's former deputy foreign minister, Dani Ayalon feels Israel could have got more foreign aid if PM hadn't criticized the nuclear pact. Philippines throws US Special Forces out of countryPresident Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all US Special Forces out of southern Philippines. The Senator who defies the Obama administrationLindsey Graham budgeted more in military aid for 2017 than administration is willing to give, and the White House refuses to sign agreement. For US and Russia, war in Syria is mainly in the airThe 2 superpowers and former foes have found themselves on opposing sides of the Syrian civil war but have avoided direct clashes. Death still raining from the air as Syria truce lagsAt least 58 dead, including 13 children, from airstrikes on Idlib, in which busy marketplace was hit. Truce only come into effect tomorrow.Key points in US-Russia truce deal on SyriaHere are the main points of the plan devised by the US and Russia to try to end the fighting in the Syrian civil war. Will Syrian civil war finally end?Can the war in Syria be nearing an end? President Assad accepts US-Russian joint plan of pathway to end the conflict, but opposition unsure. Iranian vessel sails dangerously close to US ship in GulfUS officials say that an Iranian ship sailed directly in front of a US Navy vessel in a way that was "unsafe and unprofessional." First commercial flight from U.S. arrives in CubaHistory made as the first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century lands in Santa Clara. Watch: 'It's not a fair fight - and that's how we like it'US pilots explain how it feels to fly the new F-35 stealth fighter - which Israel is set to get in December. Iran to Turkey: Get out of SyriaIran claims Turkey's offensive "a violation of Syria's sovereignty," as Turkey marches deeper into Kurdish-claimed territory. Historic: Jet Blue lands in Cuba todayOne small step for man: The first US-Cuba commercial flight in 50 years takes off today. US announces 10,000th Syrian refugee of the yearUS meets it goal more than a month ahead of schedule, while critics warn its opening its gates to terrorism. Pentagon: Stand down, Kurds, TurksAs the US-backed Kurds and the invading Turks continue to scrap to the west of the Euphrates, the Pentagon tries to take tensions down. Kurds ignore US vow, Turks attackTurkish artillery shelled the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) after they advanced in violation of an accord with the United States.Russia sides with UN against AssadRussia appalled by report Assad used chlorine gas. "We must prevent such things from happening, even in the fog of war." How much does a kidney cost in Iran?While western world citizens wait for years for a kidney transplant, Iran touts its own solution: Legal organ trade. US Vice President Biden to visit TurkeyIn a sign of thawing relations, the US is sending its VP to meet and plan with Turkey's top officials. Hilary Clinton dismisses rumors about her healthAppearing on a talk show on Monday night, Clinton dismissed rumors about the quality of her health and said they 'make no sense'. Turkey sides with Syria against Kurdish stateTurkish PM Binali Yildirim: "absolutely unacceptable" for any Kurdish entity to be established in northern Syria, or any other region. Watch: Too shocked to cryAn Aleppo boy sits alone and bloodied in an ambulance while rescue workers try to save his family from their bombed home. MK Avi Dichter: 'Israelis look for the worst case scenario'MK Avi Dichter spoke at a Jerusalem dinner to honor Fox News' Pete Hegseth, together with other MKs, security members, and other officials. Watch: A survivor's forgivenessHow a Holocaust survivor reacted when he met his best friend - who was responsible for the deaths of his wife and child. Nefesh B'Nefesh to celebrate its 50,000th immigrant to IsraelThe latest aliyah flight from North America will carry 233 immigrants, including 75 IDF soldiers, and NBN's 50,000th immigrant 19% of Republicans want Trump to drop out of presidential race19% of Republicans want Trump to leave the presidential race according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Wednesday. Not just anti-Semitism: ADL boss seeks to broaden group’s reachIn attempt to woo millennials, ADL plays up work with other minority groups in US, recent criticism of GOP nominee Donald Trump. Unmanned drones save livesThe US has okayed the use of unmanned aircraft to drop medical supplies in areas no vehicle could go. IDF Chief of Staff visits US for strategic meetingsLieutenant General Gadi Eizenkot landed Saturday night in the US on an 'official work visit'. Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'Arutz Sheva gets an inside look at "Ventures," where elite technology ex-soldiers meet US business students to bring their ideas to life. Watch: Bloomberg says Trump is 'conning' AmericaWatch: Independent Mike Bloomberg endorses Democrat Hillary Clinton as the United States' next president. |
