News for US NASA spacecraft will test smash an asteroid to 'save the planet'Experiment will test whether knocking asteroid off trajectory could one day be used to prevent a space rock from crashing into the Earth. New US Ambassador: I will be making my home in JerusalemTom Nides, the new US ambassador in Israel, arrives in the country to begin his term in the position. Trump Thanksgiving message hints at 2024 presidential runTrump used his Thursday Thanksgiving message to hint at a possible 2024 presidential run, assuring supporters “we will be great again.” Vandal defaces historic Boise, Idaho building with swastika, neo-Nazi '666' tagBoise police are asking for information after anti-Semitic graffiti was spray painted on the front of a historic downtown building. ADL accuses Michigan politician of sending email with anti-Semitic tropesThe Michigan chapter of the ADL is accusing a Birmingham, Michigan politician of sending an email containing anti-Jewish tropes. Ohio man gets jail term, $50,000 fine for harassing Jewish neighboursColumbus, Ohio man repeatedly threatened and yelled anti-Semitic obscenities at his Jewish neighbours, and also threw rocks at their house. New Jersey federation hires ex-police chief as head of securityThe Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey has hired former Cherry Hill, NJ police chief as its new head of security. Orlando Jewish Federation slams gun store's sign featuring HitlerLocal Jewish leaders call out gun store’s window display in support of gun rights featuring a photo of Hitler talking about gun control.Anti-Semitic graffiti again found at Austin, Texas high schoolAustin high school vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti in late October experiences a second incident of similar hateful graffiti. US condemns Jerusalem shooting attackState Department condemns terrorist attack in the Old City in which Eliyahu David Kay was murdered. Vice President Harris' communications director resignsThe resignation of Ashley Etienne comes amid horrific poll numbers for Harris and growing criticism of the Vice President. US intends to move forward with sale of F-35s to UAEUS official says Washington intends to move forward with sale F-35 jets to UAE which was agreed upon during Trump administration. Ambassador Erdan to accompany US Ambassador during visit to IsraelUS Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, will visit Yad Vashem and meet Israel’s President and Prime Minister. Message to Iran: Israel, UAE, Bahrain, and USA hold joint drill in Red SeaThis is the first naval drill Israel has publicly held with Gulf states since the Abraham Accords were signed last year. US: About 900,000 children have been vaccinated so farWhite House says about 900,000 children ages 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets AssadState Department spokesperson stresses US does not support efforts to normalize Syrian President. Germany, France, UK and US concerned about Iran's nuclear programLeaders of Germany, France, United Kingdom and United States expressed "grave and growing concern" about Iran's nuclear program. US: Sudan-Israel normalization may have to be evaluatedState Department says US is halting $700 million in aid to Sudan after military takeover in the country. US sources: Soon we'll have to take action against IranTehran may be intentionally taking its time returning to negotiations, sources say. US to allow entry to vaccinated EU, UK travelersForeign nationals flying to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated before boarding an airplane to the U.S. US drone strike eliminates ISIS-K operativeTargeted US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan reported to leave ISIS-K operative dead, with no civilian casualties. US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actionsState Department says US will only recognize a Taliban government if it respects the rights of women and shuns movements such as Al-Qaeda. North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'North Korea issues another warning to South Korea and the United States amid their joint military drills. US to require foreign travelers to be vaccinatedBiden administration developing plan that would require most international travelers entering the US to be fully vaccinated.US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on IsraelState Department spokesman says Washington will remain engaged with Israeli and Lebanese partners to de-escalate the situation. Fauci: I don't think we're going to see lockdownsTop US expert on infectious diseases rules out a return to lockdowns, despite the rise in number of coronavirus cases. Erdan congratulates Biden's anti-Semitism envoyAmbassador Gilad Erdan congratulates Deborah Lipstadt who was nominated to be the State Department’s anti-Semitism envoy. US position on Western Sahara remains unchanged under BidenTrump agreed to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara as part of the deal in which Morocco normalized ties with Israel. US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution lawUS special envoy for Holocaust issues says Polish legislation "would cause irreparable harm to both Jews and non-Jews".US to purchase 200 million more Pfizer dosesThe doses are expected to be delivered from October 2021 through April 2022. Chair of Trump's inaugural committee released on bailTom Barrack faces charges he secretly worked as an agent for the United Arab Emirates to influence Trump´s foreign policy. Former Trump adviser charged with illegal foreign lobbyingTom Barrack, former adviser to Donald Trump, charged with illegal foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in SyriaUS drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim. US provides $135 million to UNRWAThe move follows an agreement in which UNRWA condemns anti-Israel hatred. US Assistant Sec. of State arrives in Israel for a visitTrip to include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah, and Bethlehem, as well as follow-up on US Sec. of State Blinken's visit, US Embassy says. MK Mansour Abbas to be invited to WashingtonMembers of Congress who met with Ra'am chairman were positively impressed by him and sought to invite him for talks in Washington. Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and SyriaPentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days. Poll: Nearly half of Republicans don't plan to vaccinate against coronavirusNew poll shows Americans' decision to vaccinate splits largely along party lines. Shells fired at US base in eastern SyriaPro-Iranian militias fire shells at US base in eastern Syria following US air strikes against pro-Iran targets in Syria and Iraq. US, France: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear dealBlinken: There will come a point where it will be very hard to return back to the standards set by the JCPOA.US won't meet its COVID vaccine goal by July 4White House COVID coordinator concedes government won't meet its goal of administering vaccines to 70 percent of adults by July 4. President and Chief of Staff to visit USAAt the invitation of President Joe Biden, Israeli President Rivlin will visit the United States for a farewell address. US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 600,000The rate of severe illness and death has fallen dramatically, but hundreds of people are still dying daily. West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meetingBritain, France, Germany, US will not push for resolution against Iran despite its failure to explain uranium traces found at three sites. Live: Coast to coast pro-Israel ralliesIAC and other Jewish and pro-Israel organizations are holding protests in wake of Antisemitic attacks and in support of Israel. Watch. Fighting for Israel in CongressWith Guardian of the Walls at an end, some USA lawmakers are fighting to protect Israel from criticism for the operation. Israeli ambassador hits back at anti-SemitismIsraeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan talks about the outcome of Guardian of the Walls and the rising anti-Semitism in the United States. US evacuates personnel from Israel as IDF eyes ground operationIDF preparing for possible ground operation, army official says, as US airlifts military and civilian personnel out of Israel US begins withdrawal from AfghanistanThe first phases of the US's long-awaited exit strategy are underway. US jobless claims fall to lowest since start of pandemicWith decrease in those seeking unemployment benefits, the job market appears to be making encouraging gains. Former US Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93Mondale served as Vice President under Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. 96-year-old Sarah Frankfurter Holocaust survivor passes awayChana suffered through the Holocaust before making her way to the United States after the war and marrying a fellow survivor. Report: US prevented top Nazi official from being extraditedTop Nazi official who spied for US was allowed to avoid trial until his death in 1975. US lifts sanctions on ICC Chief ProsecutorSecretary of State Blinken says US lifting sanctions imposed by Trump on ICC Chief Prosecutor and another official. US Strategic Command sends out gibberish tweet thanks to toddlerInternet in uproar after Stratcom, responsible for US nuclear forces, sends out random gibberish message on Twitter. US surpasses 30 million cases of COVID-19New cases per day have decreased from their peak in January, but positivity totals remain high. Time for cautious optimistic? US sees travel surge, as 1.5 million pass through airportsFor the first time since the pandemic began over a year ago, 1.5 million travellers entered the United States on Sunday. |
