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I.D.F. soldier succumbs to wounds After fighting for his life in the hospital, an I-D-F soldier from the Elite Duvdevan unit has succumbed to wounds sustained in the line of duty and passed away. Sergeant Ronen Lubarsky was part of a team conducting overnight arrests in a Palestinian refugee camp in the West Bank last Thursday. I.D.F. shells Islamic Jihad outpost in Gaza Violence erupted along the Gaza border early this morning. Palestinians from the Islamic Jihad Terror group attempted to injure I-D-F troops with an improvised explosive device disguised as a pair of wire-cutters. The army detected and destroyed the I-E-d with no injuries reported. I.A.F. allegedly strikes Hezbollah base in SyriaDr. Nir Boms, Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center at T.A.U. and Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about this weekend's airstrikes near Damascus. Harvey Weinstein arrested; posts bailDisgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein, whose alleged s

Palestinian opens fire on Israeli copsThis morning a Palestinian man pulled out a pistol, and opened fire on a group of Israeli border police at a checkpoint in the West Bank – just south of Jerusalem. No officers have been reported injured at this time. The suspect was captured and arrested after police gave chase. P.A. accepted to chemical weapons convention The Palestinians have just ramped up their bid for official recognition of the state of Palestine in a major way. They’ve just been cordially accepted to two U.N. agencies as well as the world’s foremost chemical watchdog agency, the chemical weapons convention. Israel losing favor among U.S. DemocratsAmb. Zalman Shoval, Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.A. speaking at ILTV Studio about the evolving relationships between Israel and the American left after polls show the American 'left' shifts further and further away.4. More recognitions on the way?As if the United States recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital wasn&rs

I.D.F. strikes Hamas targets in Gaza StripIsraeli jets have just struck a number of Hamas targets in the Gaza strip. The airstrikes hit an underground Hamas terror tunnel, as well as two naval vessels belonging to the terror group. The I-D-F says these measures are in response to yesterday’s incident on the Gaza border. White House may punish P.A. for I.C.C. campaign Yesterday the Palestinians officially appealed to the I-C-C International Court to investigate Israel for war crimes. They claim the I-D-F willingly committed these crimes during the recent clashes along the Gaza border. Israel has defended its conduct throughout this difficult period citing countless attempts by Palestinians to overrun or destroy the security barrier. What is the future of Turkey-Israel relations?Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, Expert on Turkey – The Moshe Dayan Center at T.A.U. speaking at ILTV Studio about the future of Israel-Turkey relations.4. Israeli couple found after two days in the desertNow here is one

Palestinians breach Gaza borderA group of Palestinians from Gaza managed to breach the security fence and enter Israeli territory early this morning. The suspects immediately set fire to an abandoned I-D-F position nearby recently used by Israeli snipers during the six week-long border protests. Israeli car comes under gunfire in W. Bank Tensions along the Gaza border have begun to spread to the West Bank. This morning an Israeli car was driving outside the Palestinian village of Kafr Ni’ma near Ramallah where it suddenly came under gunfire in an apparent drive-by shooting. First details of Trump peace plan emergeWe’re hearing reports that the White House will release its much-anticipated plan for Middle East peace next month, apparently the details of this supposed plan have already made their way to the Knesset and word is that team Trump has proposed offering a suburb in East Jerusalem as the capital of the future Palestinians state. Government changes Asylum Seekers’ visa numbersI

Explosion rocks Iranian base in SyriaExplosions have just been reported at an Iranian military site in Syria just outside of Damascus. This comes just a few days after another mysterious explosion was reported hitting a Syrian base in the region, a blast that left at least twenty-eight people dead. Paraguay officially moves Embassy to Jerusalem Paraguay has become the second country to follow the United States’ example, and move its Embassy to Jerusalem. President Horacio Cartes arrived in Israel yesterday to oversee today’s ceremony. Prime Minister Netanyahu has hailed this as a “great day for Israel, a great day for Paraguay, and a great day for our friendship.”3. U.N. condemns Israeli conduct in Gaza protestsProtests have surged against Israel, accusing misconduct in the army’s handling of the latest Gaza border rallies. The U.N.’s Human Rights Council has just voted for an official investigation into the death of at least 112 Palestinians shot by the I-D-F during th

Hamas curbs violence on Gaza borderYesterday was the final day of the Hamas-sponsored ‘march of return’ protests. Earlier this week, these rallies hit a bloody climax coinciding with the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. The army responded with live fire to contain tens of thousands of Palestinians at the border who erupted into violence. A portrait of terror The dust is only just beginning to settle in the wake of these Hamas-sponsored demonstrations along the Gaza border. Much of the international community has accused Israel of abusing lethal force against Palestinian protesters but shocking new I-D-F footage released from Monday’s rally, tells a much different story. Guatemala opens Jerusalem EmbassyTwo days ago, the United States made history as the first nation to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move its Embassy accordingly to the Holy City and today Guatemala is opening its new Embassy in Jerusalem, too. Israel & Turkey’s latest ti

History in the makingYesterday, history was made. With the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem comes a new era for Israelis, one that has them celebrating just how far their country has come. Though the move itself may be mostly symbolic, it’s a gesture that’s been felt all over the Jewish state. Death toll in Gaza clashes rises to 58 Amidst the celebration of the U.S. Embassy move comes the gruesome finale to the Hamas-sponsored ‘march of return’ protest. Yesterday as Americans and Israelis feted the opening of the Embassy, some forty thousand Palestinians amassed on the Gaza border. Accusations fly amidst Gaza unrestFor Israel, the blame for the bloodshed seen along the Gaza border can be laid squarely on the shoulders of Hamas. The terror group has unambiguously stated that these ‘March of return’ rallies are intended for one thing and one thing only: to overrun the state of Israel, and claim it for the Palestinians. Int’l community decries use of live-

New U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is inauguratedIt’s been twenty-one years since the United States congress passed the Jerusalem Embassy act and finally, the U.S. Embassy has been moved. The momentous occasion was set to coincide, of course, with Israel’s 70th birthday, and hundreds have come from all over the world to attend the unveiling.  2. Jerusalem prepares to make History Well today is the big day, the American envoy lead by U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, along with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner has just inaugurated the official new site of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. The ceremony has gone off without a hitch and needless to say, it’s an exciting day for Israelis. I.D.F. gears up for massive riots in Gaza; West BankThe Israeli Military is taking on a wave of massive protests along the Gaza Security fence today, the so-called “march of return” protests have been set to coincide with the moving of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem which has just t

Israel wins 2018 Eurovision!Ladies and gentlemen, Israel has just won the 2018 Eurovision song contest! Our very own Netta Barzilai won over audiences in a star-turning performance last night, clinching Israel’s fourth-ever win with her hit song ‘toy’. I.D.F. demolishes new Gaza tunnel Explosions rattled the Gaza border last night when the I-D-F destroyed yet another terror tunnel threatening to breach Israeli territory. This is the ninth such tunnel the army has destroyed within the past year. Israel shutters primary Gaza crossingAmidst skyrocketing tensions ahead of tomorrow’s opening of the new U.S. Embassy, Israel has announced that it will close the Kerem Shalom border crossing with Gaza. This is a central checkpoint for the strip through which key humanitarian aid enters. A preview of tomorrow’s festivitiesWe’re just twenty-four hours away from the official opening of the new American Embassy in Jerusalem, Trump’s Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, has

I.D.F. launches biggest attack on Iran yetThe I.D.F. has confirmed that last night’s airstrikes have damaged or destroyed dozens of Iranian military sites throughout Syria, though the dust is still settling, this is by far the largest Israeli assault on Iranian targets in the region. I.D.F. launches biggest attack on Iran yet Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ram Shmueli, Former Head of Israeli Air Force Intelligence and Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Dayan, Former Nat. Security advisor speaking at ILTV Studio about the breaking developments in the North. Despite midnight alarms, life goes on Despite rocket-sirens that sent Israelis across northern Israel to bomb shelters in the middle of last night, it’s business as usual this morning. The army has urged citizens in the Golan area to remain calm despite last night’s explosive events. Saudi Arabia vows to pursue nukes if Iran doesThe impending outcome of U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from Iran has likely sparked a regional arms race. Now it

Explosions reported in DamascusTensions in Israel have ratcheted to new heights in the wake of President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Iran ‘Nuclear Deal’.  Moments before Trump gave his speech, the army reported unusual Iranian activity near military sites in Syria. World divided after U.S. withdraws from JCPOAIn the wake of Trump’s decision to unilaterally withdraw from the ‘Iranian nuclear deal’, the world stands divided like never before. The U.S. will resume its economic sanctions on Tehran, but the remaining members of the original pact are urging Iran to remain in the deal hoping to avoid a war. How long will Russia allow Israeli strikes? Zeev Levin, Head of Eurasian Research Unit at the Harry S. Truman Institute speaking at ILTV Studio about how the Israeli P.M. is heading to Moscow to meet President Putin over military cooperation. 4. Guatemala Embassy sets ribbon-cuttingNext Week Prime Minister Netanyahu will cut the ribbon

Trump to announce JCPOA decision tonight It looks like president trump has finally made up his mind. Tonight Trump will announce his decision on whether or not the United States will remain in the JCPOA ‘nuclear deal’ with Iran, but for most, the writing is already on the wall. Paraguay to move Embassy this monthWe’re just one week away from the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new American Embassy in Jerusalem, but it looks like another country is already preparing to follow in Trump’s footsteps. Paraguay has just confirmed that it will move its Embassy to Jerusalem this month.3. Elor Azaria released from prison Former I-D-F Soldier Elor Azaria has just been released from prison, Azaria is known to some as the ‘Hebron Shooter’ was convicted of manslaughter last year for the killing of an unarmed, neutralized terrorist while serving in the West Bank city of Hebron. Neo-Nazis in Argentina get jail timeArgentina’s Federal Court system has just made an unprecedent

Israel braces for impact Israel is bracing for deadly impact from Iranian missiles, the Defense Ministry says Tehran is preparing a military counter-attack for the airstrikes allegedly conducted by Israeli jets last month, bombings that targeted Iran’s T-Four base in Syria, and left a number of Iranian nationals dead. I.D.F. expecting Iranian retaliation Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about Israel's preparation for war with Iran.3. Hezbollah is big election winnerYesterday was the first general election in Lebanon in nearly a decade, exit polls are now coming in and for many, and it looks like their biggest fears have been realized. Hezbollah’s political party is expected to come out on top and dominate the new Lebanese parliament for the coming term. Hamas raises white flag? Well this is a bit of a surprise. We’ve just learned that Hamas is apparently seeking a long-term ceasefire with Israel, the terror group is reportedly

Attempted infiltration from Gaza thwarted The Israeli army has just spotted three Palestinians attempting to breach the security fence in Gaza and enter Israeli territory. Forces have already responded with gunfire and thwarted the would-be infiltration and two of the suspects have been killed in the crossfire. I.D.F. retaliates for Gaza kite bombs Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have erupted into violent riots along the security border clashing with I-D-F troops and now, for the first time, the army has actually just launched airstrikes against a Hamas military site in the strip. Trump hired Israeli firm to discredit Obama aidesPresident Trump has made no secret of the fact that he disapproves of the JCPOA ‘nuclear deal’ with Iran and has threatened to withdraw from the deal by the end of the week. In a shocking reveal the White House hired a private Israeli intelligence firm in an effort to “get dirt” on some of the deal’s chief negotiators. Court override bill gets

Israel nixes deportations of all Asylum Seekers The Israeli government has just scrapped its controversial plan to forcibly deport African Asylum Seekers from the country, and as of this moment, all Asylum Seekers will be able to continue renewing their temporary visas to stay in the country. Coalition continues to strongly push ‘bypass law’ Ari Fuld, Assistant Director of Standing Together; Israel Advocate, Ran Bar-Yoshafat, Attorney, Public diplomacy Expert & Lecturer and Hadas Brave, Attorney of Constitutional and Administrative Law speaking at ILTV Studio about the controversial court-override bill. Iran threatens blood for bloodA top Iranian official says the regime plans a swift and decisive punishment against Israel, in retaliation for an attack on the t-four air-base in Syria that killed seven Iranian nationals earlier this month. Ethiopian soldier overcomes hate Pakada, an Ethiopian- Israeli, was serving in the I.D.F, when a police officer stopped him on his bike, and appare

Armed Gazans breach border Twice in one day, multiple Palestinians from Gaza have just been arrested after successfully breaching the security fence, and entering Israeli territory. I.D.F. retaliates to Syrian mortar fire We now have a clearer picture of the exchange of fire we saw yesterday on the Israel-Syrian border. The mortar shell that landed in Israel’s Golan Heights was apparently spillover from the raging Syrian Civil War, but Israel as policy holds the Assad regime responsible for any and all threats to its borders. Israeli Knesset mulls new ‘conversion law’Rabbi Andy Sacks, Masorti Movement Israel, Rabbi Dov Halbertal, Former Head of the Office of the Chief Rabbi of Israel and Rabbi Seth Farber, Modern Orthodox Rabbi, Historian, & Founder Of ITIM speaking at ILTV Studio about the new draft law which is passed unchanged, could threaten the Jewish identity of hundreds of thousands or more. 4. Vote on court override bill delayed One of the biggest and most controversial

Sketches of Malaysian Hamas-hit suspects posted Malaysian police have just released composite sketches of the suspected assassins of a top Hamas engineer who was in the country, both the victim’s family and Hamas have accused Israel’s Mossad agency of carrying out the killing. Russia mulls delivery of s-300 rockets to Syria Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio the threat Russia has announces following both Israeli and joint-western powers' strikes on Styrian and Iranian installations in Syria. Trump addresses elephant in the roomApparently Trump and Netanyahu had a very frank phone call sometime last year, according to those familiar with the call, Trump apparently asked Netanyahu point blank: do you actually care about peace in the Middle East? Are you prepared against electronic attacks? The jury’s still out on whether or not U.S. President Donald Trump will be at the ribbon-cutting ceremony when the American embassy opens in Je

Natalie Portman snubs ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize Israeli-American Actress Natalie Portman was selected to win the one-million dollar Genesis Award, the equivalent of a “Jewish Nobel” in Israel and was supposed to come to Israel to accept the prize, but Portman says she won’t come because she refuses to be seen as endorsing Israel’s government. Natalie Portman snubs ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize Yariv Oppenheimer, Board Member & Former Director Of Peace Now and Akiva Bigman, Investigative Journalist With Israel Hayom speaking at ILTV Studio about the Actress Natalie Portman and diaspora Jewry. Hamas rocket expert killed in MalaysiaA Palestinian man now confirmed as a top Hamas engineer has just been killed in a drive-by shooting in Malaysia. The man’s name is Fadi Mohammad Al-Batsh, and he had reportedly just published a major new advancement on drone technology before he was killed. Palestinian teen killed in Gaza border clashesThe past forty-eight hours mar

Happy 70th birthday, Israel! Israeli Independence Day has officially begun, so let's see the streets to see what Israelis had to say, and let’s just say, the answers weren’t exactly what we expected. Who’s lighting Israel’s Independence Day torch?It’s that time of year again, 12 of Israel’s top innovators, entertainers and war heroes will be illuminating Israel, by lighting the Independence Day torch this evening, so let’s take a look at some of those that have been selected to take part in the special event.3. Shaping Israel’s futureNaftali Bennett, Israeli Minister Of Education, Minister Of Diaspora Affairs speaking at ILTV Studio with an exclusive interview for Independence Day, and Israel's 70th Birthday. 4. What is a Kibbutz?A Kibbutz is a special collective community that is unique only to Israel, Kibbutzim have been around since 1909, and are known for pioneering the state and here’s the real break down of what it’s like to live in a mode

Israel commemorates Israeli Memorial Day Yom-Ha-Zikaron, or Israeli Memorial Day is has officially commenced in the Holy Land, and the traditional flag laying ceremony in honor of the IDF’s fallen soldiers has just been held on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl. Today; Israel remembersBrig. Gen. (Ret.) Avigdor Kahalani, IDF Veteran and Medal of Valor Recipient speaking at ILTV Studio about what the 70th Yom-Hazkkaron, Memorial Day, means to him. 3. Agricultural Youth Camp established in honor of two fallen IsraelisAs Israeli Memorial Day commences, Israelis across the country are commemorating those lost with emotional ceremonies but the families and friends of two fallen soldiers have taken a different approach to remembering their loved ones, a special camp in the desert called Nitzan N.P.O, to help future generations of Israeli youth. A love story frozen in timeSusi Doring Preston, Fiance of Fallen IDF Soldier, Tsiki Eyal speaking at ILTV Studio about the worst nightmare that happened to her 13 yea