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Four Doctors in Soroka Hospital Israel Committed Suicide in 18 Months

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Doctor. Thank You for saving my life. Doctors need our appreciation and emotional support.

An article was published in a major Israeli newspaper, “Fourth tragedy in Soroka hospital. In the course of one year and a half years four doctors in Soroka committed suicide.” Soroka hospital is located in the southern city of Beer Sheva. It is the only hospital in the Negev. It is the third largest hospital in Israel with 1151 beds. It provides medical care for all populations in the area including Jews, Bedouins, and Palestinians. It is also a teaching hospital affiliated with Ben Gurion University. Doctors are the biggest earners in the public circle. The Director of Vascular medicine in Soroka takes home $28,000 per month. The average salary among medical professionals stands at $8000 a month.

Israel in the Center of the World for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Editor's Pick January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israel this week is in the center of the world as it is receiving guests from nations of the world to join together on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The remembrance of the six million Jews that died in the holocaust is also connected to the remembrance of the forty million people that died in World War II. Technology has brought the whole world together. The goal of every human being is united with the memory of the six million; to prevent a third world war. World leaders arrive in Israel for the country’s biggest diplomatic event.

Full International Holocaust Remembrance Day Coverage

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday for the commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, and sat next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Before this, he met with the mother of Naama Issachar, the woman imprisoned in Russia for drug smuggling, whom Netanyahu has tried to free. Considering that she only possessed nine grams of cannabis, many have pleaded that the sentence of 7.5 years is unjust. Putin listened to her, and hinted that everything will be fine.

Israel Roundup: Immunity for Netanyahu, a Pardon for Yissachar

January 21, 2020January 22, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Discussions will begin next week in the Knesset on whether to grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immunity from prosecution. Netanyahu has been indicted for fraud, bribery and breach of trust, which he feels are not severe to interfere with his ability to be Prime Minister. Blue and White, his opponents in the next elections, have pushed for hearings on immunity to be held before the elections in March.

The Battle Between Conservative and Liberal Ideals in the World

Editor's Pick January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Progressive liberal influences are affecting Orthodox Muslims, Christians, Hindus and Jews throughout the world. In the news is an article regarding the Catholic church Pope Benedict warns against relaxing priestly- celibacy rules. Pope Benedict resigned from his position and Pope Francis is his successor. Many people guess the reason for his resignation which was very unusual for a Pope to resign. He may have seen that in the future there would be pressure on the Catholic Church to institute reforms and he was not willing to make these changes. One of the changes is being talked about by Pope Francis regarding priestly celibacy rules under the pressures of his opponents that have pressured the church on the issue of immunity of Priests to sexual abuse accusations. Pope Francis has opened the Catholic Church to gays, and has endorsed interfaith dialogue.

Chief Rabbi’s Comments Illustrate Secular, Religious Tensions in Israel

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israel is faced with external and internal tensions. External tensions are the confrontations with its neighbors— Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. America is assisting Israel in self-defense of its nation. Israel will not accept the presence of Iran in Syria. In the news on Friday, after a tense week between Iran and America, Israel again attacked storehouses of weapons located at the border of Syria and Iraq.

Israel Roundup: Heavy Rains, Big Discussions

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israel has seen its heaviest rainfall over the last two weeks since 1969. Fierce storms and heavy rain pounded central and northern Israel, causing massive flooding in cities, and rivers causing major damage to homes, vehicles, and infrastructure. The northern city of Nahariya suffered besieged by floods suffered the most damage from the abnormal inclement weather.

Poland Will Not Attend Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

January 27 will be International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Jerusalem. Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day is in May of each year, but International Holocaust Remembrance Day falls out in January of each year. The function is dedicated to the remembrance of 75th anniversary of the liberation of Jews from Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. The occasion will also give its attention to the problems of Anti-Semitism in Europe, America, and throughout the world.

From Sadness to Joy – The State of Israel

Editor's Pick January 8, 2020January 7, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

The 10th day of the month of Tevet which falls out this year on January 7, is a sad day in Jewish history and a Jewish fast day. It commemorates the day that Nebuchadnezzer the Baylonian King began the siege of Jerusalem and the holy temple built by King Solomon. Through the conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple the Jewish people were exiled from their land almost completely. However they continued their religion in other places in the world. Seventy years later they returned to their land and built the second holy temple in Jerusalem which lasted over four hundred years. At one point in Jewish history Israel had sovereignty over the land of Israel. Even in the time of the second temple they did not have sovereignty and were a satellite nation.

Progressive Evangelists Rule the World with Trump as Their Leader

Editor's Pick January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

President Trump is fighting for America and freedom. He considers Israel his partner because Israel is a democracy supporting America and defending freedom. The goal of President Trump as an Evangelist is to light up the country of America through adding to America faith in God which it is slowing losing. Israel although it is a secular state, the land of Israel represents to Evangelists as the homeland where was born Jesus Christ and his followers. Israel is the land of the Bible.

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu Requests Immunity from Prosecution

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 Samuel Gush. W Leave a comment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally sought immunity from prosecution against current charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. He has requested the Knesset to dismiss the accusations while proclaiming his intentions to lead the country for many more years. The premier has also pushed back against the legal assertions made against him, and said that they are fabricated lies, whose objective is to mislead the public.

Israel Roundup: Nation on Alert, Netanyahu in Limbo

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Following the assassination of Gen. Qasem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, stationed near Iraq’s international airport, Israel is on top security alert. Members of Hezbollah, in Lebanon, have given the America and Israel a warning of a response to this attack on American locations in the Middle East, and even on Tel Aviv.

Immunity in the Israeli News: Against the Flu, For Netanyahu

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

When you hear the word immunity being used in the Israeli media, it can be confusing as to which type of immunity is being discussed. In Israel, there is a flu epidemic, which has already taken several lives. Health organizations in Israel have a surge of people showing up for flu vaccinations in the wake of four deaths within the past week, and dozens of others that have recently been hospitalized with serious illness from the virus. Eleven people have died since the beginning of the 2018-19 flu season and 98 are in the hospital with serious conditions. The nine who have died were from complications from swine flu.

Israel Roundup: Iran Warns Over Syrian Strikes, Netanyahu Wins Likud Primary

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israel is in the middle of the holiday of Hanukah. Jewish families on Hanukah light a candle each night related to a miracle which occurred in the times of the biblical state of Israel during the period of the second temple. Netanyahu and David Friedman, American Ambassador to Israel, visited the Wailing Wall on the first night to participate in Hanukah candle lighting.

Hanukah, Christmas, New Year Blessings

Editor's Pick December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

The holiday season has arrived. This week the Jewish people celebrate the holiday of Hanukah at the same time is celebrated Christmas and also New Year’s Day. Not every year does it all come in one bundle for Judaism goes according to the Lunar Calendar and the Western world goes according to the Solar Calendar. Jews adjust the Lunar Calendar in springtime by making a leap year that it should always be connected to the Solar Calendar. Therefore Hanukah and Christmas if they don’t fall exactly during the same week always are in the same season. Holidays are meant to be a blessing for all mankind. Christians and Jews are in the holiday season. Muslims go strictly according to the Lunar Calendar and even though Islam was born from Judaism and Christianity; it functions as a separate unit without connection to Hanukah and Christmas.

Rocket Fired on Ashkelon During Netanyahu Speech

December 26, 2019December 26, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

There was rain falling throughout Israel on Wednesday, which is a blessing for the country. Wednesday was the day before primary elections for Likud. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the middle of a speech in Ashkelon, was interrupted by sirens, as rockets were fired at the southern Israeli city from Gaza.

India Passes Citizenship Bill Discriminating Against Muslims

Editor's Pick December 24, 2019December 23, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narenda Modi, passed a bill called the Citizenship Amendment Bill which gave citizen rights to Hindus and other minorities but not to Muslims. Two hundred thousand Muslims live in India and have citizenship but they are only 20% of the population. They want equal rights and are demonstrating against this bill. Through this bill India controls immigration to prevent the nation from becoming Muslim.

“And They Call Us War Criminals”: Israel Reacts to ICC Investigation

Editor's Pick December 22, 2019December 22, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

The International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda took a major step Friday announcing an investigation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The announcement ended five years of preliminary investigations of alleged crimes by both Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it “a dark day for truth and justice.”

Israel Roundup: Iron Dome Shoots Down Rockets, Russia Shoots Down Issachar Appeal

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Sirens were heard in the south of Israel Wednesday night at 2 AM as a rocket was shot from the Gaza Strip toward the city of Sederot, one of the major targets of Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists. The Iron Dome intercepted the rocket. Israel retaliated from the air, the sea, and through artillery fire, striking location in Gaza used by Hamas. This came after the latest cease-fire agreement, and in the middle of talks in Egypt for a five-year cease fire agreement.

ICC to Investigate Israeli War Crimes Against Palestinians

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The International Criminal Court (ICC ) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced on Friday the opening of an investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories, a move that provoked a furious reaction from Israel. “I am satisfied that there is a reasonable basis to proceed with an investigation into the situation in Palestine,” said Bensouda via a statement.

Intel Acquisitions Connect Israel and America

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

The connection of Intel to Israel is proof of the importance of American interest in Middle East peace. Intel, an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, has many locations in Israel. Intel began operations in Israel in 1974.

Netanyahu Working to Free Israeli-American “Drug Smuggler” in Russia

December 19, 2019December 20, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is continuing his efforts to free Naama Issachar, a 26 year-old Israeli-American woman from New Jersey, who was sentenced in October to seven-and-one-half years in prison in Russia for drug offenses. Netanyahu is reportedly in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issues of her release. Netanyahu has stated, that Israel will continue to exert every effort to free her and return her to her family. Israel news media continues to publicize this injustice.

The Right to Leave a Country Includes One’s Right to Return

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Nations have borders, which are protected by their military. Immigration is limited. According to International law, no one is forced to live in a nation against their will. The borders are open to leave and return, but not to foreigners to come in. The right to leave a state is not only to citizens but also to foreigners according to international law.

Civilian and Soldier – Two Ways of Life in Conflict

Editor's Pick December 15, 2019December 14, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

In a democracy there are civilians and soldiers. In a theocracy every citizen is also a soldier of the nation. A dictator will not allow the people of his nation to rest. They are always under his rule, the fear of their dictator is upon them. Freedom is a purpose in a democracy; in a dictatorship or theocracy the purpose of life is work.

Astonishing New 3D Printing Technology – Applications for Defense and Civilian World

Editor's Pick December 11, 2019December 10, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Research pertaining to synthetic DNA creation technology was published on December 9 by the ETH Zurich research team and an Israeli scientist. Every human being has unique DNA made up of molecules (nucleotides). Each nucleotide contains a phosphate group, a sugar group and a nitrogen base. The four types of nitrogen bases are adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G) and cytosine (C). The order of these bases is what determines DNA’s instructions, or genetic code. Human DNA has around three billion bases, and more than 99% of those bases are the same in all people. This is according to the US National Library of Medicine.

Iran-Israel Tensions Build

December 10, 2019December 11, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

On Sunday, Israel was reported to have attacked a location on the border of Syria and Iraq, which is being used by Iran for storage and transportation of missiles to Syria and Lebanon. Five men belonging to pro-Iranian militias were killed in the attack. This attack was in the same location in which 23 Iranian Revolutionary Guards were killed last month in another attack, when Israel claimed to have destroyed multiple targets belonging to Iran’s Quds Force. Iran retaliated by shooting several missiles at the Golan and Northern Galilee, which were downed by the Iron Dome.

Trump: Some American Jews “Don’t Love Israel Enough”

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Some 4,000 people attended the Diplomat Beach Resort Ballroom on Saturday night at a function of the Israeli American Council. President Trump was invited as the keynote guest speaker at the function. Also at the event was Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino giant who introduced President Trump. Adelson is one of the largest donors to the IAC and a supporter of President Trump financially and emotionally.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Violate Cease Fire, Shoot Rockets at Israel

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

In the middle of negotiations in Cairo with Hamas and Islamic Jihad for a five year cease fire, three missiles were launched at southern Israel Saturday night. Two of the missiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome and one fell in open area. Several people were treated for trauma. A group of students had gathered to watch a basketball tournament at the time of the explosions. They dispersed quickly to find cover from this potential danger.

Palestinians to Resume Friday Protests along the Gaza Border

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

After a three week lull, demonstrations will resume on Friday at the Gaza Border fence. The High National Committee for the March of Return announced the organization of demonstrations at the border Friday. The decision to resume the weekly border protests came as Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad leaders continued their discussions in Cairo with senior Egyptian intelligence officials about reaching a long term ceasefire with Israel. The Hamas delegation is headed by Ismail Haniyeh, while Islamic Jihad is headed by their secretary general.

Israel’s Minister of Defense Pushes Offensive Doctrine Against Iran in Syria – What Will Russia Do?

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Newly elected Israeli Minister of Defense Naftali Bennett believes an aggressive offense strategy needs to be executed on Iranian targets, as well as additional attacks on Syria. Bennett is an Israeli politician who led the Jewish Home party between 2012 and 2018 and currently serves as an MK for New Right. Bennett publicly shared his doctrine proposal on November 29 in the Israeli media. The doctrine received an immediate reaction from Russia.

Tech Entrepreneurs Ask Netanyahu to Resign

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Samuel Gush. W Leave a comment

On Tuesday, over 70 notable Israeli entrepreneurs signed a letter urging lawmakers to prevent the political uncertainty from progressing. On Wednesday, a collective of tech industry heads sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asking him to resign in light of the corruption charges brought against him. They condemned his attack on the judiciary and the Attorney General while underscoring the need for stability, which maintains economic progress.

Netanyahu Indicted, Rejects Charges as “Attempted Coup”

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Benedict Kasigara Leave a comment

Israeli Prіmе Minister Bеnjаmіn Nеtаnуаhu ѕаіd оn Thursday hе rеjесtеd corruption сhаrgеѕ аgаіnѕt hіm, ѕауіng thеу were роlіtісаllу mоtіvаtеd. Nеtаnуаhu said іn a ѕреесh tо rероrtеrѕ that thе іndісtmеnt amounts tо a аttеmрtеd coup аgаіnѕt him.

Avigdor Lieberman Kills Last Chance for Gantz Government

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

At 2:00 Israel time, Avigdor Lieberman, head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, announced that he refuses to join any minority government, whether it be the minority government of Benjamin Netanyahu or the minority government of Benny Gantz.

Four Missiles Fired at Israel from Syria, Israel retaliates

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

On Tuesday morning, before dawn, four missiles were fired from Syria at Israel. Communities in the Golan Heights and Upper Galilee heard sirens. The Iron Dome defense system intercepted these rockets. This was the first confrontation between Israel and the Iran-backed military in Syria in several months. Israel has bombed Iranian military bases in Syria and Iraq, but Iran did not retaliate until this confrontation.

Israel: Iron Dome Intercepts Missiles, Government Formation Continues

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

Iѕrаеlі army ѕроkеѕmаn Avichay Adraee ѕаіd оn Tuesday that fоur rосkеtѕ fіrеd frоm Sуrіа were fіrеd at thе Golan Hеіghtѕ, while Syrian media reported explosions near Dаmаѕсuѕ Intеrnаtіоnаl Aіrроrt. Adraee explained that the Israeli Irоn Dоmе іntеrсерtеd the four mіѕѕіlеѕ аnd wаѕ drорреd оvеr thе Sуrіаn Qunеіtrа area in the Sуrіаn Gоlаn, nоtіng thаt nоnе оf thеm rеасhеd Israeli territory.

US Softens Position on West Bank Settlements

Editor's Pick November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Secretary of State Pompeo announced on Monday that the US is softening its position on West Bank Settlements in the occupied West Bank. Pompeo said the US repudiates a 1978 State Department legal opinion that civilian settlements in the occupied territories are inconsistent with international law. This move by America has already angered Jordan and will anger other nations in the Middle East and Europe. Already the declaration of President Trump giving recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and supporting Israel annexation of the Golan has had an effect on relations between Israel and its neighbors.

Netanyahu Condemns Gantz Agreement with Arabs, Two Missiles Fired at Beer Sheba

November 16, 2019November 18, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Blue & White leader Benny Gantz has until next Thursday to make a government. If not there may be new elections. The current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is in the middle of an indictment, and in a difficult situation preventing him from joining a national unity government.

Rockets Fall on Israel Amidst Cease Fire – Gantz Has 6 Days to Make Government

November 16, 2019November 15, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israel and Islamic Jihad reached a ceasefire agreement Wednesday night with Egyptian mediation, although rockets were launched Thursday morning from Gaza on Israel border communities. The agreement was to come into effect at 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning. A Islamic Jihad spokesmen said that the ceasefire was based on a list of demands including a halt of the targeted killings of the group’s leaders by Israel. Also it was to include a halt to Israeli aggression at the border during the Friday March of Return protests.

Khamenei: Iran Seeks Destruction of Israel, Not Annihilation of Jews

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

Ali Khamenei ѕаіd Friday that “thе disappearance оf Iѕrаеl” mеаnt thе destruction оf the Stаtе of Israel, nоt the аnnіhіlаtіоn оf the Jеwѕ. Khаmеnеі аddrеѕѕеd a “Pаlеѕtіnіаn саѕе” іn a ѕреесh, ѕауіng thе Iѕlаmіс Republic’s роѕіtіоn wаѕ “dеfіnіtіvе.”

IDF Hits Islamic Jihad Targets, Palestinians Launch Rockets, Despite Ceasefire

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

In thе early hоurѕ оf Frіdау, thе Israeli army ѕhеllеd ѕіtеѕ thаt іt ѕаіd belonged tо thе Iѕlаmіс Jihad Mоvеmеnt in thе Gаzа Strip. Lосаl ѕоurсеѕ іn thе Gаzа Strір соnfіrmеd thаt thе Iѕrаеlі аrmу carried оut ѕеvеrаl rаіdѕ wеѕt оf Khan Yunis and West Rafah іn thе ѕоuthеrn Gaza Strір. The sirens sounded twісе on Thurѕdау evening іn Iѕrаеlі tоwnѕ іn thе Gaza Strip.

Israel-Gaza Violence Continues, Casualties Pile Up

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

In the еаrlу hours of Thurѕdау, Iѕrаеlі warplanes attacked several tаrgеtѕ оf thе Islamic Jіhаd mоvеmеnt іn the Gaza Strip. Nеwѕ sources reported that аmоng the sites tаrgеtеd bу Iѕrаеl іѕ аn operating rооm uѕеd bу the Khаn Yunіѕ Brigade for the Jihad Mоvеmеnt, which is асtіvаtеd іn rоutіnе аnd еmеrgеnсу саѕеѕ, іn аddіtіоn tо a mіlіtаrу complex іn thе ѕоuth оf the Gаzа Strip.

Over 250 Rockets from Gaza Thrown at Israel Civilians

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Starting Tuesday morning, over 250 rockets have been shot at the Israel civilian population in the Southern settlements up to Tel Aviv after a targeted attack on a commander in Islamic Jihad in Gaza. The rocket fire brought life in much of Israel to a standstill and schools remained closed in communities close to the Gaza border. All public gatherings have been restricted. Israel early Wednesday evening is still under rocket fire.

Israel Targets Jihad Commanders in Gaza and Syria – Jihad Retaliates

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Late Monday night Israel targeted and killed two Jihad commanders in Syria and in Gaza. In Damascus, Syrian media reported two killed in the attack including Islamic Jihad Akram Ajuri’s son in a home located near the Lebanese embassy in Mezzah, a Western District of the Syrian capital. Jihad Syria blamed the attack on the Zionist criminal enemy.

Islamic Jihad Militant Killed by Israeli Operation in Gaza

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

An Iѕlаmіс Jіhаd mіlіtаnt and a Palestinian wоmаn wеrе killed Tuеѕdау іn an Iѕrаеlі аіrѕtrіkе іn thе Gаzа Strip, a mіlіtаrу official said. Thе Mіnіѕtrу оf Health іn Gаzа аnnоunсеd in a ѕtаtеmеnt thаt two people wеrе kіllеd, оnе оf thеm a wоmаn, аnd two оthеrѕ were wounded in different strikes еаѕt оf thе сіtу.

IAEA Report Finds Undeclared Uranium at Iranian Site

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

In іtѕ lаtеѕt rероrt on Iran’s nuсlеаr рrоgrаm, thе IAEA ѕаіd іt had fоund urаnіum раrtісlеѕ аt аn undisclosed ѕіtе іn Irаn. In thе report, the аgеnсу dіѕсоvеrеd thаt nаturаl uranium раrtісlеѕ hаd bееn brought tо thе site bу a human agent thаt Iran hаd nоt previously dесlаrеd.

Tensions Rise in East Jerusalem

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

East Jerusalem and the West Bank was once part of Jordan. In November of 1988 Yasser Arafat, Chairman of the PLO, proclaimed the establishment of the State of Palestine. A year after signing the Oslo accords the Palestinian National Authority was established to govern areas A and B in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. In 1979 through the Camp David Accords Jordan ceded its claim to the West Bank. During the negotiations of the Oslo Accord the PLO recognized the right of Israel to exist and Israel recognized the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people.

The Land of Israel – Sacred Land

Editor's Pick November 8, 2019November 7, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

The conflict which exists in Israel between the secular liberal population and the conservative right wing is partially over the issue of the sacredness of the Land Of Israel to the Jewish people. Jews live throughout the world and maintain their identity as Jews through their religion. There is an obligation to the Jew to recognize that their homeland is Eretz Yisrael the land of Israel; but not necessarily to live in Israel today.

Israel Politics Deadlocked While Tensions Build in the North and South

November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

On Saturday while Israelis were celebrating the Sabbath at 9 p.m. sirens were sounded in Southern Israel when ten rockets were shot from Gaza. Most of these rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome Defense system but one rocket managed to get through and damage a house in the settlement city of Sederot. There were no injuries. Israel carried out a series of aerial attacks in response to the rocket attack. Officials in the Gaza strip said that a 27-year old man was killed during an air strike on a military training camp and three other Palestinians were wounded. Hamas threatened to respond on what it called “Israel crimes and aggression against our people.”

Israel Solar Power Advances in the Arava Region and the City of Eilat

Editor's Pick October 31, 2019October 30, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israel well known for its advances in high tech has now expanded its goal of reaching complete reliance on solar energy in daytime hours for the Arava region of southern Israel which includes the city Eilat. The team behind this achievement is now lobbying for legislation that would make the whole country 100% solar energy reliant in daytime hours by the year 2030.

Netanyahu Proposes Budget Cuts for Civilian Uses to Increase Defense Spending

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Samuel Gush. W Leave a comment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel will have to change its priorities when it comes to the delegation of resources to curb Iran’s belligerence. Speaking on Monday, he said that the country would have to pull more funds from civilian budgets in order to achieve this.