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U.S. Freezes Half Its Funding To U.N.R.W.A. The Trump administration has just frozen over half its funding to the U.N.’s Palestinian refugee relief organization. Human rights activists and the United Nations warn that it could greatly threaten regional stability as well as the dignity of Palestinians all over the world. Netanyahu Begins Day Four Of His India Trip Prime Minister Netanyahu’s been in India for four days now, conducting one of the biggest diplomatic missions in Israel’s history. A massive delegation of Israeli leaders in business, agriculture, technology and security are building new bridges to India. I.D.F. Airstrikes Reported In Syria Israeli jets have reportedly just attacked a Hezbollah weapons depot in Syria near Damascus. Syrian rebels say the airstrikes targeted a military airport and that Israel is likely behind the attack. Germany Opens Manhunt For Iranian Spies German police are currently conducting a nationwide manhunt for ten suspected Iranian spies. Most

Israel bans hospital & prison visits for Hamas Israel has just decided to ban all Hamas members and their families from visiting Israel for humanitarian purposes, which includes all trips to Israeli prisons and hospitals. P.L.O. urged to rescind recognition of Israel The top council of Palestinian leaders have just voted to totally withdraw recognition of the state of Israel, and are urging the P.L.O. to follow suit by cementing it into policy. Knesset ministers give themselves a raise The Knesset’s finance committee has just voted to give Prime Minister Netanyahu and every single Knesset minister a nice little raise. Israel helping less than 10% of its homeless Troubling new statistics have just been released, which if true, suggest that Israel is helping less than ten percent of its homeless, and it’s all because of incredibly strict government rules on who actually qualifies. 5. The nationality law fails to pass first reading Adi Arbel, the Institute for Zionist Strategies and Sharo

P.M. brokers new deals in India Prime Minister Netanyahu landed in India for a historic diplomatic mission only yesterday, but already he’s building tons of new bridges with Indian leaders, businesses and more. P.A. says ‘No’ to American-led peace initiative Palestinian authority President Mahmoud Abbas made a long speech from Ramallah yesterday, outlining in part, that the Palestinians will reject all U.S. mediation in future peace negotiations. P.a. President rejects U.S. mediation Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about if peace efforts have a future without the United States involved. 4. Hamas official attacked in Lebanon A Hamas official in Lebanon has just been wounded in an attempted car bombing. The Terror group has immediately blamed Israel for the attempt on his life. Hotel in Uruguay rejects Israeli guests A hotel in Uruguay has just rejected two Israeli guests, because the owner says he disagrees with Israeli politics

I.D.F. Destroys Hamas Terror tunnel Israel says it has just totally destroyed a new Terror tunnel, believed to be used by Hamas, in Southern Gaza. Despite threats, Trump Re-approves Iran deal Despite repeated criticism and promises to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal, president trump has just re-signed the waiver officially keeping the deal alive. Prime Minister Netanyahu lands in India Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has just landed in India, the first official visit of an Israeli leader to the country in fifteen years. 4. Prime Minister Netanyahu lands in India Amb. Yosef Livne, former Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand speaking at ILTV Studio about Prime Minister Netanyahu's India visit. 5. Fresh clashes turn violent in West Bank Fresh clashes have again taken a violent turn in the West Bank. The Israeli army has now used crowd-dispersal measures to calm Palestinian Protesters rallying for the release of Ahed Tamimi. 6. Hamas walks down dangerous line of violence The I.D.F.’s air

Murdered Rabbi buried in West Bank Outpost Hundreds have gathered in the Jewish outpost of Havat Gilad, to lay to rest the Rabbi brutally murdered Tuesday, in a drive-by shooting terror attack. Attacks in West Bank, Gaza; Jerusalem tripled The Security Agency has now released alarming new statistics that show the rate of attacks have dramatically increased and in fact they’ve tripled since U.S. President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Netanyahu speaks to foreign media Prime Minister Netanyahu has just reiterated his support for President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Speaking at the annual gathering of foreign press, Netanyahu says Jerusalem is a non-negotiable term for Israel. Dealing with “Illegal Infiltrators” in Israel Asaf Weitzen, Human Rights Attorney and Ari Fuld, Assistant Director of Standing Together; Israel Advocate speaking at ILTV Studio about the issue that Israel is facing with Asylum seekers and

Rabbi killed in drive-by Terror Attack Rabbi Raziel Shevach, a thirty-five year-old, has been murdered in the Northern West Bank, when driving his car near the Havat Gilad outpost when another car pulled up next to him and opened fire. Widow of Terror victim responds to new attacks Hadas Mizrahi, Widow of Baruch Mizrahi speaking at ILTV Studio about yet another devastating Terror Attack that happened in the West Bank. Israel to approve new W.Bank homes The Knesset is convening shortly on a plan to boost the Jewish presence in the West Bank. Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has confirmed that Israel is planning to start construction for over twelve hundred new housing units in the region. 4. U.N. begs Israel reconsider African deportations The U.N.’s Refugee Agency is begging Israel to reconsider its plan to either deport or jail thousands of African Asylum Seekers in the country. 5. Netanyahu touts Israeli Intelligence Prime Minister Netanyahu has just addressed a council of Nato Ambassadors

Israeli Airstrikes Reported In Syria Syria has just accused Israel of launching a series of airstrikes on Syrian missile depots near Damascus. Israel doesn’t comment on any alleged military action, but sources say Israeli jets were in the area at the time of the attacks. Knesset Shuts Down Businesses On Shabbat After an intense debate that split both the government and the public, the Knesset has passed a controversial law to shutter most businesses in Israel that operate during the Shabbat weekend. Israel Releases 2019 Budget Proposal The Israeli government are working on 2019s budget, the proposal boosts government expenditure and adds money to the education ministry, the budget includes massive slashes to the foreign ministry, immigrants, and the country’s handicapped. 4. Netanyahu’s Son Recorded Outside Strip Club Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Netanyahu, had made headlines in the past for posting allegedly Anti-Semitic social media posts, and now Israeli media has jus

Israel releases B.D.S. ‘blacklist’ Israel has just published a list of groups linked with the B.D.S. movement to boycott the Jewish state, and members and affiliates from these organizations will now officially be banned from entering the country. ‘Minimarket bill’ comes up for final votes Israel’s controversial ‘Minimarket bill’, which would effectively shutter most commercial business conducted during the Shabbat weekend, is up for its final two votes today. Religious coercion or identity protection? Rabbi Dov Halbertal, Former Head of the Office of the Chief Rabbi of Israel and Rabbi Meir Azari, Senior Rabbi at Bet Daniel, Tel Aviv speaking at ILTV Studio about the two sides of the recently proposed ‘Minimarket bill’ Israel resupplies full power to the Gaza Strip After a long-endured shortage, and at the behest of the Palestinian authority, Israel has now agreed to restore its full share of power to the Gaza Strip today. Israel dreams of Man-Mad

U.S. mulls slashing aid to Palestinians Israeli media claims the United States has frozen nearly a hundred and twenty-five million dollars of aid to the U.N.’s refugee agency for Palestinians, reports that the U.S. State Department fully denies. U.S. mulls slashing aid to Palestinians Amb. Ido Aharoni, Former Consul General of New York speaking at ILTV Studio about the fact that State Dept. denies cutting $125m to UNRWA, and Israel wary of consequences. Report: Hamas might be ready to give up its army A bombshell report has just quoted a top Hamas official, who says the Terror group is ready to give up its weapons in exchange for official membership in the P.L.O. Jewish convert with valid visa deported The case of a Jewish convert from Kenya has fiercely divided political and religious leaders, after the man was deported from Israel just hours after landing in Ben Gurion Airport. Beloved Israeli Author passes away at 85 y.o. Author Aharon Appelfeld wrote some of the most defining Holocaust nove

Shin Bet busts Iranian operation in West Bank Israel has accused Iran of both funding and organizing worldwide Terror campaigns against the Jewish state, and the Shin Best has just confirmed that an alleged Iranian Terror Cell was busted in the West Bank. Use of death penalty clears first Knesset vote A controversial bill allowing the state to order convicted Terrorists to death has just cleared its first hurdle. Proponents, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, say its high-time that terrorists should face the death penalty, but many argue it actually works against Israeli interests. Israel tells Asylum seekers: “leave, or jail” The Israeli government is clamping down on the country’s community of African Asylum Seekers once and for all, the Knesset has officially notified them that they have three months to voluntarily be deported to an unspecified African country, or else they’ll be thrown in jail indefinitely. Travel the Holy Land unhindered David Rothner, Spokesperson for Yad

I.D.F. Counterstrikes In Gaza For Rocket Attack Another rocket has just been fired from Gaza into Israeli territory. The rocket has struck an empty field in southern Israel and no injuries or damage have been reported. The army has just launched a counter-attack against Hamas military targets in the strip. 2. Trump Threatens Cutting Aid To Palestinians US President Trump has just dropped an ultimatum. He’s threatening to cut all aid to the Palestinians, unless they come back to the negotiation table. 3. Delta Airlines Gets Sued For Anti-Semitism A bombshell lawsuit has just been filed against delta airlines accusing the airline of practicing “anti-Jewish, anti-Hebrew, and anti-Israeli” behavior. Fighting For The Right To Die In Dignity Bina Divon, Chairman of the Lilach Association - To Live and Die with Dignity speaking at ILTV studio about the organization that is trying to bring to Israel the "Death with Dignity" Act that allows terminally ill people to end their lives by self-admin

Knesset strengthens hold over Jerusalem The Knesset has just passed a new law that requires a two-thirds majority from the Knesset to approve giving away any part of Jerusalem in future peace deals with the Palestinians. More fatalities reported Amidst Iran riots Anti-Regime protests are ramping up in Iran, thousands of Iranian citizens have taken to the streets to protest the country’s crippling economic conditions. I.D.F. retaliates to more Rocketfire After a weekend of rocket fire from Gaza, another rocket has just been fired into Israeli territory. The projectile landed in an open field in southern Israel and no damage or injuries have been reported. 4. D.F. to raise draft age for Immigrant doctors New legislation that raises the drafting age for immigrants with medical degrees was set to take effect on Monday, but due to major pushback, the law has yet to be enforced. V.P. Pence visit still up for debate American Vice President Mike Pence was set to visit Israel this month, but when his nam

Cold, rain fails to dampen Israeli New Year’s Here in Israel, New Years is known as “Sylvester”, in memory of the death of Pope Sylvester on December 31st, and despite bitter cold weather and rain, it’s safe to say this year’s “Sylvester” festivities were a success. Likud calls on annexing Jewish homes in W.Bank Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party has just approved a bombshell new resolution, though it isn’t legally binding, the vote calls on the government to officially annex Jewish communities in the West Bank as Israeli territory. Palestinian teen, cousin charged Sixteen-year-old girl and her cousin were filmed slapping I.D.F. soldiers in the West Bank, both the girl and her cousin have been arrested and indicted for assault by an Israeli military court. Teens pen open letter, refuse draft into I.D.F. A group of Israeli teenagers are facing possible jail time for refusing to enlist to the army, and they’ve written the government

Top five news stories of 2017 2017 has come to an end, here are the biggest headlines in Israel from the past year. I.D.F. retaliates against Gaza rockets Fresh rocket attacks from the Gaza strip have just been launched into Israeli territory. The rockets appear to have been directly targeting a ceremony near the Gaza border. 3 dead Amidst Anti-Regime protests in Iran Intense Anti-Regime protests have erupted in Iran, the worst in the country in nearly a decade. At least three demonstrators have been killed by Iran’s revolutionary guard for protesting against the current government. Asylum seekers from Africa Israel is home to an incredibly diverse mix of people, so many different nationalities and religions all in one tiny country, but you may not realize that over forty thousand Asylum Seekers from Africa currently live here in Israel as well. Innovations in the field of Inclusivity Yael Elstein, Head Of Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro speaking at ILTV Studio about a non-profit focuse

Knesset passes controversial police law The Knesset has just passed the controversial ‘police recommendations’ bill into law, and has already ignited intense debate within the country. Clashes erupt at Holy Site in West Bank Clashes have erupted between Jewish worshippers and Palestinians at the Tume of Yehoshua Bin Nun, a Holy Site located in the West Bank. Guatemala doubles down on Embassy move Following the United States, Guatemala has become the second country to announce that it will relocate its Embassy to Jerusalem, though Palestinian leaders and many members of the International Community condemned Guatemala’s decision. Israeli who served in I.D.F. tried to join ISIS A man has just been convicted of trying to join ISIS, an Oleh Chadash immigrant who made Aliyah to Israel as a teenager, and who actually served in the I.D.F. P.M. Netanyahu unveils his ‘50 on 50 plan’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just announced that he is set to start rolling out his

Japan’s Foreign Minister Visits Israel Japan’s Foreign Minister has just met with PM Netanyahu here in Israel and invited both Netanyahu and PA President Abbas to Tokyo for peace talks. Israeli officers have already responded, saying they’ll happily attend, on the condition that the United States is also invited to the table. 'Breaking The Silence’ Case Reopened A controversial case surrounding the pro-Palestinian group ‘Breaking the Silence’ has just been re-opened. Originally the court ruled that the group’s spokesman, who claimed he beat a Palestinian man while serving in the I.D.F, was lying. But ‘Breaking the Silence’ has released a video that appears to contradict the court’s decision. 3. Palestinians Plant Trees To Block Land Seizure Palestinians have just launched a new project to plant thousands of trees throughout the disputed territory in the West Bank. The group says the effort is meant to prevent alleged illegal seizure of Palesti

Honduras, Paraguay could follow Jer. Embassy move Guatemala has announced that it will be the first country to follow America’s example, and move its Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, now Israel says at least ten other countries are also considering making such a move. Knesset member berates Palestinian family on bus The family of a jailed Palestinian happened to be onboard to go and visit their son in jail with the Knesset's "Lawmaker, Oren Hazan, who got up in their faces and called their son “a dog”. 3. Norway to cut funds to Pro-BDS groups Norway has just announced that it will cut funding to Palestinian Ngo’s that call for boycotting the state of Israel, to support a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians. The “Me Too” movement’s Impact in Israel Shifra Cornfield, Host of the Israeli culture show “Moadon Tarbut” speaking ILTV Studio about the Israli T.V. show that broadcasted a segment of Actress Salma Hayek's story. 5. Checkmate for Israeli

The Christmas spirit returns to the Holy Land Christmas festivities are in full swing in the Holy Land, tourists have arrived in droves to visit some of the holiest Christian sites in the world. Guatemala to move Embassy to Jerusalem Guatemala has just announced that it will follow the U.S. example and move its foreign Embassy from Herzliya to Jerusalem. Childish tantrum or genius use of leverage? Amb. Danny Ayalon, FMR Israel-U.S. Ambassador; Founder of ‘The Truth About Israel’ and Amb. Yosef Livne, Fmr Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand speaking at ILTV Studio about the recent activity going on at the United Nations 4. Lorde caves to B.D.S, cancels Israel concert Pop sensation Lorde, has announced that after backlash from fans urging her to boycott Israel, she has decided to cancel her upcoming show in Tel Aviv. 5. Shin Bet: Hamas could “Take Control” of West Bank Israel’s Shin Bet Security is warning that a major shakeup could be in the works, and that Hamas might very

U.N. approves Anti-Jerusalem-recognition resolution A staggering majority of a hundred and twenty-eight nations has just passed a resolution at the U.N, demanding the United States rescind its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Israel airlifts Syrian baby for heart treatment Israel has been offering lifesaving aid and critical medical care to Syrian victims of the civil war, and now Infant refugee living in Cyprus set for emergency surgery in Israel. Israeli companies join forces to combat poverty Gaby Vaknin, Operations Manager at Pitchon-Lev and Sharon Schestowitz Barak, Owner & CEO Of Mine speaking At ILTV Studio about 'Mine' the online fashion marketplace that lets users donate clothing to Pitchon-Lev. 4. Protests continue against government corruption Police investigating cardboard guillotine spotted at rally as alleged ‘Incitement’. Denmark cuts money to Palestinian Ngo’s Denmark has just announced that they are cutting a major percentage of its foreign

Trump may cut foreign aid over U.N. vote U.S. & Israel scramble for support on eve of Anti-Jerusalem recognition vote Gov’t to expand Jewish footprint in West Bank The Israeli government has just unveiled a new plan to massively expand Jewish populations in the West Bank. Conservative Jews start to say “#Metoo” too A new scandal has just exploded in the Jewish conservative world, exposing the director of the movement’s Youth League, Jules Gutin, who has been accused by dozens of alleged victims over the years for sexually abusing them as children. 4. Nine former Nazis are I.D.’D in Germany Nine new Nazi war crime suspects have just been turned over to German authorities, who served as guards at Death Camps that were used to exterminate Jews in the holocaust. 5. President Trump makes his first commutation Professor Alan Dershowitz , Renowned Defense Lawyer & Author speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about the issue of Sholom Rubashkin being released from prison