Foreign Affairs Erdogan backtracks, will meet Pence and PompeoTurkish president walks back refusal to meet with US VP, Secretary of State amid pressure, sanctions over attack on the Kurds. Netanyahu cancels visit to JapanPM cancels trip to attend inauguration of new Japanese Emperor in light of continued political uncertainty in Israel. Netanyahu submits official pardon request to PutinPM asks Russian president to grant amnesty to Israeli woman sentenced to 7.5 years for carrying cannabis. Russian hacker would even be prosecuted in RussiaAlexei Burkov's lawyer: Even if he goes to Russia he will be prosecuted.Naama - held hostage by the RussiansIsraeli source confirms Israel's refusal to swap Russian hacker for Israeli arrested for marijuana possession. Ethiopian PM wins Nobel prize for peacemaking with neighborEthiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize for restoring relations with neighboring Eritrea. Jewish woman stabbed to death in South AfricaDr. Mirah Wilks, a psychologist who moved from Israel as a young girl, stabbed to death in her South Africa home by gang of armed robbers. Israeli rabbi saves boy from drowning in IndiaRabbi Menachem Bakush rescues 10-year-old who fell into a river in India. Death threats sent to Jewish boy forced to kiss Muslim's shoesJewish 12-year-old in Australia who was forced to kiss Muslim peer's shoes receives messages threatening that he'll be slaughtered. Netanyahu thanks Merkel for stand against anti-SemitismPrime Minister Netanyahu says it is important to step up efforts against the phenomenon of anti-Semitism and the chancellor agrees. Herzog to Merkel: Protect Jewish institutionsJewish Agency chairman writes to German chancellor following shooting attack at synagogue on Yom Kippur. Danon: International community must declare war on anti-SemitismIsraeli ambassador to the UN calls on body to condemn attack on German synagogue on Yom Kippur. Shaked: Kurdish state is in Israel's interestsYamina leader calls on Israeli government, Western world to support establishment of an independent Kurdistan. Cyprus buys Israeli drones amid tensions with TurkeyCyprus acquires four Israeli drone aircraft to patrol island's waters during searches for natural gas, amid tensions with Turkey. Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkish economyUS President warns Turkish government not to do anything "off limits" in Syria. Netanyahu, Putin, exchange good wishes via telephonePM Netanyahu speaks by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Israeli woman killed in diving accident in Thailand22-year-old woman dies while diving during family vacation in Thailand. 'Israel will miss opportunities if no government formed'Ambassador Davud Friedman says Trump Administration believes Netanyahu's pledge to annex Jordan Valley does not preclude political solution. 'We are seeking non-aggression pacts with Arab states'Minister Yisrael Katz says he presented idea for agreements with leaders of the Gulf states at the UN last month, work underway. North Korea breaks off talks with USNorth Korean chief negotiator says US was not flexible in nuclear talks. State Department: The discussions were good. India on high alert amid terror threats to Jewish, Hindu targetsSecurity increased in India's capital amid fears Pakistani terror group may strike Hindu and Jewish targets during holiday season.Australian Jewish boy forced to kiss Muslim classmate’s shoes2 cases of bullying against Australian Jewish kids spark outcry, after one called 'Jewish cockroach', other forced to kiss Muslim's shoes. Security Council to discuss North Korea's missile testUN Security Council expected to hold-closed door talks on North Korea's test of submarine-launched ballistic missile. North Korea 'conveys message that time is not on the US' side'North Korea confirms it tested a submarine-launched missile a day after it said it would renew nuclear talks with Washington this weekend. One-year anniversary of murdered journalist Jamal KhashoggiOutside Saudi consulate in Istanbul, UN officials, activists mark year since Saudi journalist was murdered - his body never identified. North Korea confirms test of ballistic missileNorth Korea confirms it successfully tested a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile. 'Argentine authorities must wake up to anti-Semitism'WZO, Argentinian Jewish organizations publish study on worrying trends of anti-Semitism in Argentina. Pompeo takes questions on Trump-Ukraine callUS Secretary Pompeo: We will not tolerate people on Capitol Hill bullying State Department employees. Trial begins for British woman who accused Israelis of gang rapeBritish teen accused of making false rape complaint against 12 Israelis heads to court as trial begins Wednesday. North Korea fires missileNorth Korea carries out projectile launch after announcing talks with the US. Rouhani leaves Trump hanging in phone callIranian president refuses to show up for 3-way call with Trump, Macron over continuation of sanctions. Report: Trump, Rouhani agreed to French planIranian president agrees to, then backs out of, agreement with US brokered by French president at the UN. Watch: 20 hurt in Taiwan bridge collapseBridge collapses hours after town struck by typhoon, multiple people still missing. Exiled Syrian director sends New Year's greetings to IsraelisWriter and Director Kamal Alhasson blesses "our Israeli brothers" with "a year of peace, security and victory over Iran." Will US sanctions be removed in exchange for talks?Iranian Pres. Rouhani claims US offered to remove all sanctions in exchange for talks. Meet Israel's new ambassador to Italy'Israelis love Italy and the Italians,' says Dror Eydar, Israel's new ambassador to Italy. Body of Jewish millionaire found in sewerageBody of Tob Cohen, 71, discovered in his home's sewage drain.'No one can separate the Jewish People from their homeland'Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz addresses UN General Assembly: We must stop Iran today, in order to prevent war tomorrow. Israeli journalist kicked out of Rouhani press conference in NYIsraeli journalist told live-streamed press conference a "closed event" at the UN. Abbas: All agreements void if Israel annexes Jordan ValleyPA chairman says he would give his last dollar to pay terrorists during speech at the UN. Israel to Russia: Iran must withdraw from SyriaIsraeli FM Yisrael Katz meets Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at UN, discuss how to restore stability to Middle East. What do the nations of the world wish the State of Israel?Diplomats from around the world offer their blessings ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday. Ukrainian President: Nobody pushed me to probe BidenUS, Ukrainian presidents meet in New York, agree nothing untoward in July phone conversation. Malaysia PM at Columbia: Why can't I speak against Jews?Mahathir Mohamad speaks at Ivy League university, says 'free speech' protects his right to be anti-Semitic. 25-year-old Jerusalem man killed in Georgia accidentHaredi man visiting Georgia dies from injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Tbilisi. Gandhi's Rosh Hashanah message discoveredHandwritten letter from Gandhi to Zionist leader written when World War II began offers Rosh Hashanah greetings to 'your afflicted people.' Netanyahu on attack on Saudi Arabia: Iran did it.PM: Pressure is the only way to stop Iran's aggression. Trump: Iran on fanatical quest for nukesUS President delivers remarks at annual UN gathering in New York. Survey: Most Israelis view UN unfavorably65% of Israelis hold unfavorable view of UN, significantly more than percentage found in any of the 31 other countries in Pew survey. 'Unprecedented' UN report on anti-SermitismLandmark UN report details right-wing, left-wing, and Islamic anti-Semitism. 'Hamas has tortured our family for 5 years'Mother of soldier whose body has been held in Gaza addresses UN Human Rights Council. Iran releases British flagged oil tankerThe Stena Impero, seized by Iran in July, now 'free to leave', says Iran, ending stand-off with Britain. Report: Israel conducted nuclear experiment in 1979Experts believe a double flash over the South Atlantic 40 years ago was an Israeli nuclear test. France: Trump-Rouhani meeting not a priorityFrench Foreign Minister says his country’s main aim at UN General Assembly is to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran.'Hamas inhumanity knows no bounds'Mother of soldier held by Hamas in Gaza to address UN Human Rights Council. Hezbollah operative who hijacked plane arrested 34 years laterGreek police arrest terrorist responsible for hijacking of flight out of Athens in 1985, murder of US citizen aboard flight. 'Israel will have no better friend than Kelly Craft'US ambassador to UN expresses support for Israel. Israeli ambassador Danon: We welcome your presence here. |
