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Police recommend indictinging Netanyahu After nearly a year of investigations, the police have just officially recommended that Prime Minister Netanyahu be criminally indicted for corruption, on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Netanyahu police recommendations Akiva Bigman, Investigative Journalist Israel Hayom speaking at ILTV Studio about media whirlwind as police make recommendation to indict Netanyahu. 3. Deportation of Africans could begin this week The first wave of nearly twenty-thousand Asylum Seekers from Africa will face either deportation or jail in less than two months, but we’ve just learned that some of those deportations could begin in just a few days. Syrian government warns Israel not to attack again Syria’s deputy Foreign Minister is warning that if Israel attacks Syria again, the Jewish state will face quote “more surprises.” 5. Israel arrests Australian woman for sex crimes A major arrest has just been made in an unusual and disturbing case,

Netanyahu and Trump at odds? Prime Minister Netanyahu may have just landed himself in a bit of hot water with U.S. President Donald Trump, White House strongly denies claim that Israel and U.S. were talking settlement annexation. Abbas meets Putin in Russia Palestinian authority President Mahmoud Abbas has just met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, to deliver a major request. Trial begins for Palestinian teen The trial of seventeen year-old Ahed Tamimi begins today, Tamimi is the Palestinian teen who was filmed slapping an I.D.F. soldier near her home in the West Bank last December. To annex or not to annex? Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the advantages and disadvantages to the unilateral actions in the West Bank. 1,000 Ethiopian Jews set to immigrate in 2018 There are still around 8 thousand Jews living in Ethiopia, and now the Israeli government has just ruled that 1 thousand of them will be allowed to immigrate to Israel

2 soldiers come under attack in West Bank Two I.D.F. soldiers, a male and a female were just attacked by a group of Palestinians in the West Bank, after they accidentally wandered into the Palestinian city of Jenin. Calm at last, or the eye of the storm? It’s been forty-eight hours since some of the most intense clashes between Israel and Syria in decades, Israel estimates that half of Syria’s Air Defenses have been decimated by airstrikes. Rivlin visits F-16 pilot in hospital Saturday’s downing of an F-sixteen marks the first time enemy fire has brought down an Israeli jet since the first Lebanon war in 1982, the craft’s two-man crew ejected at a height of fourteen thousand feet shortly after an anti-aircraft missile exploded nearby, the pilot has just regained consciousness. Escalation in the North Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ram Shmueli, Chairman of Hashomer Hachadash speaking at ILTV Studio about the weekends escalation in the North, and how tension still remains high on northern fron

Israel’s weekend damage assessment The region is spiraling into conflict in the aftermath of some of the biggest clashes between Israel and enemy forces in decades, the I.D.F. is conducting a full investigation into what exactly caused the crash of an air force f-sixteen fighter jet yesterday. U.S. backs Israel’s right to defend itself These escalations in Syria which may be the first true open warfare seen between Israel and Iranian forces, obviously hold massive implications for the rest of the region as well. Iranian drone caught in Israeli airspace Col. (Res.) Kobi regev, Former Senior Airforce Commander speaking at ILTV Studio about the clashes on Israel's Northern front after I.A.F. responds with airstrikes on Syria. 4. African Asylum-Seekers protest in Jerusalem Outrage against the Government’s controversial plan to either jail or deport nearly forty thousand African Asylum Seekers has spread to Jerusalem, where a massive crowd of at least fifteen hundred people have just gath

Police ‘Unanimous’ on Netanyahu indictments In a bombshell announcement, investigators have just proclaimed they are in “unanimous agreement” that Netanyahu should face criminal charges and are prepared to recommend the Attorney General to file indictments against the Prime Minister. Saudis deny approving New Delhi flights Just a few hours after Israel announced that Saudi Arabia had granted permission for direct India-Israel flights over Saudi airspace, the Saudis are claiming no such deal has been made at all. Israel appoints new Ambassador to Jordan Dr. Kobi Michael, Sr. Research fellow at INSS speaking at ILTV Studio about the diplomatic mission to Amman set to resume after six months of stalled relations. 4. Poland’s new Holocaust Law draws sharp criticism International backlash is mounting against Poland’s controversial new Holocaust legislation, which was just signed into law by Poland’s President. Israel & U.N. in talks to end Asylum Seeker crisis

Saudi Arabia To Allow Flights To Israel Overhead For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia is allowing flights headed to Israel to fly over its airspace. This is the first real example of warming ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Israeli Man Stabbed In Gush Etzion A 34 year-old Israeli man was stabbed in Gush Etzion by a 19 year-old Palestinian who approached him and lightly wounded him in an attempted stabbing. The terrorist was neutralized by a security guard on the scene. Both Sides Mourn In The Aftermath Thousands have just gathered to mourn the death of Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal the twenty-nine year-old father of four who was murdered by a Palestinian terrorist in the West Bank earlier this week. Israeli Airstrikes Reported In Syria Syria has just accused Israel of launching a wave of airstrikes on a military outpost just outside of Damascus. The site in question is linked to a key research center believed to be producing chemical weapons. 5. Fighting For An Independent Kurdistan Dr. Nemam G

Rabbi Shevah’s murderer is killed Israeli Security Forces have finally ended a month-long manhunt for the suspected killer of Rabbi Raziel Shevach. Palestinian Terrorists killed the Rabbi last month in a bloody drive-by shooting. Israeli-Arab is prime suspect in stabbing attack Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal, a father of four was killed in the tragic stabbing, police believe the suspect is a 19-year-old Israeli-Arab who spent time living in Jaffa named Abed Al-Karim Adel-Assi. Resistance against deportations grows More than half of Israelis support the Government’s controversial plan to either deport or indefinitely jail nearly forty thousand African men, women and children in the country, some of the world’s top legal expert say the idea is a total violation of human rights, and illegal under international law. 4. Poland cancels Naftali Bennett’s coming visit Dr. Emmanuel Navon, Foreign Policy Expert speaking at ILTV Studio about Poland’s decision to cancel a meeting with

Israeli man killed in West Bank stabbing attack An Israeli man has just been pronounced dead following a stabbing attack in the West Bank. Israeli Defense forces are launching a manhunt around the Ariel community. Israel legalizes outpost of Slain Rabbi Cabinet leaders in the Israeli government have just voted unanimously to legalize the Havat Gilad outpost in the West Bank. This outpost was the home of Rabbi Raziel Shevach, a father of six who was murdered by Palestinian Terrorists in a drive-by shooting last month. 3. A twisted love story? A Palestinian man has been convicted of murdering his pregnant lover, a religious, married, Jewish woman from a Jewish community in the West Bank. P.M. orders closer look at offshore Gaza island Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV Studio about the humanitarian crisis in the strip and the idea Yisreal Katz has come up with to try to solve it. 5. Rwanda & Uganda accused of torturing Refugees The Is

Rocketfire from Gaza; Israel retaliates Rocket alarms, followed by the sound of an explosion erupted over the weekend in Southern Israel, after a rocket was launched from Gaza at Israeli territory. Israel hands out 1st deportation notices The Interior Ministry has just notified nearly twenty thousand Asylum Seekers from Africa that they have been slated for deportation, making good on the Government’s threat to begin removing them  by force, if necessary. Former Israeli Minister shows support for AFD Davidi Hermelin, President of The Int’l Center For Public Diplomacy In Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about Rafi Eitan's comment that said he hopes 'AFD' can one day become 'alternative for Europe.' Israel asked to cease strikes in Syria; Lebanon A bombshell new report suggests that the Russian-Israeli meeting that took place earlier this week was a Russian attempt to halt Israeli airstrikes in Southern Lebanon and Syria. New report details Israel-Egypt cooperation The New York Times cla

Controversial Polish Holocaust Bill passes Senate Despite Poland’s promise to work with Israel to fix its controversial Holocaust bill, the Polish senate has just voted and approved the legislation in its current form with massive support. Mk Sharren Haskel, Likud speaking at ILTV Studio about the Polish Holocaust bill, and discussing how after the bill was approved with massive support, Knesset mulls laws to counter it. 3. German F.M. tours Middle East Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has just met with Germany’s Foreign Minister during his trip to the Middle East, Israel and the Palestinians are still very far away from the negotiating table, but Europe remains committed to finding a two-state solution. Israel ships power generators into Gaza With the humanitarian crisis in Gaza quickly approaching disastrous new levels, Israel has approved an emergency shipment of power generators into the strip to relieve the pressure. Israel probing Shin Bet for brutality For the first time in the agency&

Army thwarts suspected Terror Attack I.D.F. soldiers have just thwarted what appears to be a Terror Attack against Israelis in the West Bank, a Palestinian suspect was arrested outside the Jewish community of Negohot near Hebron. U.N. warns Gaza nearing ‘Total Collapse’ Following the Trump Administration’s controversial decision to slash nearly half its aid to the U.N.’s agency for Palestinian Refugees, Israel offers $1b infrastructure proposal, funded with foreign dollars 3. Analyzing Naftali Bennett’s ‘Octopus Doctrine’ Dr. Danny Orbach, Military Historian; Dept. Of Asian Studies – Hebrew Univ. Of Jlem speaking at ILTV Studio about the speech the Security Cabinet Minister outlined today in Tel Aviv about a new offensive against Iran at I.N.S.S. Anti-America. Protest erupts in Bethlehem A group of Palestinian protesters has invaded a meeting in Bethlehem organized by the U.S. consulate, burn effigies of Trump and Pence. Israel slams Irish B.D.S. Legislat

Netanyahu Meets With Putin In Moscow Prime Minister Netanyahu has just met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss the looming threat of Iran in the region. Senior Russian Delegation Set To Visit Jerusalem Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about the upcoming visit of a Russian delegation to Jerusalem. U.N.R.W.A. Employees Go On Strike In Gaza Employees of the U.N.’s Refugee Agency for Palestinians in Gaza have just launched an all-out strike protesting the U.S.’ decision to slash nearly half of its funds to the aid group. New Israeli Palestinian Meeting Finally Scheduled For the first time since Trump’s bombshell Jerusalem speech, Israeli Finance Minister Kahlon will host P.A. Prime Minister Hamdallah next week in Jerusalem to discuss economic cooperation. Israel Prepares Police Force To Deport Africans Israel’s Interior Minister says a third-party country has agreed to accept African asylum seeker

I.D.F. foils potential Terror Attack in W. Bank The I.D.F. has just halted what could’ve been a potentially deadly Terror Attack on Jewish homes in the West Bank. Two Palestinian suspects were busted attempting to sneak into the Itamar community, wearing I.D.F.-style uniforms. German & Jordanian leaders meet Germany’s President has just met face-to-face with the King of Jordan to discuss the obstacles for Middle East peace. German President counters Trump on Jerusalem; backs two-state solution. Knesset Internal Affairs committee meets today Elad Hadar, CEO Of The Israeli Success Center speaking at ILTV Studio about shaming on social media and how it massively impacts small businesses Leaked tape of P.M.’s wife ignites controversy A leaked 2009 recording of the Israeli Prime Minister wife, Sara, has ignited a firestorm of controversy, the Israeli leader says that the tape is nothing short of a full out media witch hunt that is targeting his entire family. Israel demands Poland a

Trump, Netanyahu meet at Davos President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu have just met face-to-face at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which is one of the world’s biggest gatherings of international leaders in business and industry. 2. Iran sets up shop in Lebanon Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the IDF Spokesperson that begged the Lebanese to "open their eyes". Israel enraged over Polish Holocaust Law A new law passed in Poland that makes it illegal to refer to Nazi Camps in Poland as murder Jews, Netanyahu slams 'baseless' bill, saying that the Holocaust cannot be denied. Holocaust survivor releases personal memoir Yoseph Komem, Holocaust Survivor & Author of “Courage and Grace” speaking at ILTV Studio about his incredible story as a Holocaust survivor, and the autobiography that he has written about his experience. Ex-Israeli diplomats urge not to deport Africans A larger group of Israeli

Netanyahu joins world economic forum Prime Minister Netanyahu has just arrived in Switzerland, to attend the four-day world economic forum, which aims to advance international cooperation between nations. Int’l groups beg U.S. to resume Palestinian aid Some of the top N.G.O.’s and aid groups in the world have come together, urging the United States to reverse its budget cuts to the Palestinians, the Trump Administration has already dropped over half of its funding to the U.N.’s agency for Palestinian refugees. ‘The two-state solution is dead’ Ari Fuld, Assistant Director Of Standing Together; Israel Advocate And Uri Zaki, President Of The Meretz Governing Assembly speaking at ILTV Studio about the new public opinion poll that shows an all-time low in preference to "two states for two peoples" Palestinian and Israeli Emt’s put politics aside In Hebron, Palestinians and Israelis are coming together in the name of saving lives. M.A.D.A. and Red Crescent workers show ho

Vice President Pence wraps up 2-day visit U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has returned to Washington, following a two-day trip to Israel. The Vice President concluded his visit by paying his respects to both the Western Wall and the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem. Israel slams U.N.H.R.C. for alleged years of bias Israel has just taken a stand at the United Nations, accusing the Human Rights Council of constant discrimination against the Jewish state, and for alleged bias against Israel in favor of the Palestinians. U.S. Democrats are divided over Israel Prof. Alan Dershowitz, Lawyer, Jurist, & Author speaking at ILTV Studio about the new poll that found that Republicans are reportedly more Pro-Israel than ever. U.S. treads murky waters in fighting terror The U.S. State Department has just placed a top Al-Qaeda leader on the terror list, after he demanded violence against Americans and Jews in Jerusalem. Gov’t to vote on controversial ‘Muezzin Bill’ The Knesset has j

Border police foil West Bank stabbing attempt Two Palestinian assailants have just been neutralized after they attempted to stab West Bank border police near the Tapuah junction, the 16 year old attackers were identified as being from the West Bank city of Jenin, and they were shot down before they could injure anybody.   2. Pence is set to visit the Western Wall U.S. Vice President Mike Pence continues his visit throughout Israel, though it’s only a short trip, the Vice President has already had a work meeting with President Reuven Rivlin and has visited Jerusalem’s Western Wall. U.N.R.W.A. slams U.S. for slashing aid The Trump administration has frozen nearly half of its funding to the U.N.’s agency for Palestinian refugees, and has just cut another forty-five million dollars intended for Palestinian food aid. P.A. President Abbas wins E.U. support Palestinian authority President Mahmoud Abbas has just spoken to the council of European Foreign Diplomats, who say that despite Tru

Vice President Pence Arrives In Israel U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has just arrived in Israel. Arab Knesset members boycott pence’s speech to the government. 2. Abbas To Appeal To E.U. For Palestinian Statehood Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has addressed the European Union today asking the entire E.U. to officially recognize the state of Palestine. Israeli Diplomatic Mission In Jordan To Reopen Israel’s embassy in Amman is set to reopen after nearly half a year of frozen relations, which means diplomacy with Jordan is finally getting back to normal. Palestinian Group Boycotts Women’s March In L.A. Dozens of women have just marched for gender equality all over the United States for the annual Women’s March. This year, Palestinian groups have decided to boycott the march in L.A because of its featured speaker, actress Scarlett Johansson.   5. Ryanair Adds Baggage Fee For Israelis Only Ryanair Airlines is under fire for adding a controversial new baggage f

V.P. Pence begins Middle-East tour American Vice President Mike Pence has begun his Middle East tour, and he’ll been arriving in Israel later today, he’s already visited leaders in Egypt and Jordan. Fighting Iran on all fronts Amb. Yosef Livne, Former Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand speaking at ILTV Studio about why Iran has been funding proxy wars and Terror groups across the Middle East, yet the oppressive regime doesn’t seem to be such a priority to the international community.   Blood for blood A Palestinian family has just confirmed that they killed their own son, because he allegedly provided Israel with intelligence during the 2014 ‘Operation Protective Edge’ in Gaza. 4. Jordan and Israel make amends After six months of near-frozen relations, Israel and Jordan have finally made amends. Diplomacy came to a standstill last summer when a terrorist tried to stab an Israeli guard outside Israel’s Embassy in Amman. Hezbollah denounces Israeli Border Wall Hez

I.D.F. kills Terrorist who murdered Rabbi The army has just located and killed the Palestinian Terrorist, who is now believed to have killed Rabbi Raziel Shevach, who was tragically murdered last week in a drive-by shooting near the West Bank city of Nablus. Timeline for Jerusalem Embassy move in question There’s a new question mark on President Trump’s plan to move the American Embassy to Jerusalem, as to when the move is actually going to happen. Arab leaders appeal for help on Jerusalem In the wake of both President Trump’s Jerusalem announcement and his decision to cut nearly half of the US’s aid to the Palestinians’ U.N. Refugee Agency, the Palestinians are now at a crossroads. Judge: Palestinian teen to remain in jail Sixteen-year-old Ahmed Tamimi, who was arrested for slapping I.D.F. solders last night, the Israeli military court has just ruled that she will remain in police custody until her trail ends. She’s now been in prison for over a month. Israelis res