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2019 election campaign officially beginsThe 20th Knesset officially dispersed on Wednesday as the bill to dissolve it passed all three general plenum votes - officially kicking off the 2019 election campaign. 2. Netanyahu set to travel to BrazilIn the middle of Israel’s political revolution, Prime Minister Netanyahu is now set to travel to Brazil today, in a historic visit and here with the details is ILTV’S Latin American correspondent, Joy Gavillon. Netanyahu set to travel to Brazil Julia Verdel, Publisher Of The Diplomatic Club Magazine speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about the Prime Minister's scheduled visit to Latin American and in particular, Brazil. 4. Likud MK calls Ethiopian lawmaker ‘token immigrant’The Knesset officially dispersed on Wednesday but not before controversial Likud Knesset member, Oren Hazan called Yesh-Atid member Pnina Tamano-Shata, who is of Ethiopian descent, a "token immigrant." Hazan has often gotten himself into trouble and has been suspended

Israeli airstrike on Syrian & Hezbollah targetsIsraeli air defense systems were activated in central Israel on Tuesday night against a missile fired from Syria, the Israel Defense Forces said there was no damage and no injuries. Operation northern shield ‘nearly complete’In related news, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that operation northern shield to neutralize and destroy Hezbollah cross border terror tunnels is almost complete. 3. PM & Likud still frontrunners in April election Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu this morning told settler leaders that the political left will try to take power and overthrow the right with the help of the media. Will the W.H. back another Netanyahu government?Adv. Ariel Bulstein, Political Commentator at Israel Hayom speaking at ILTV Studio about the early elections in Israel and how American Israeli ties might affect that elections. 5. IDF thwarts attempted car-ramming attack A Palestinian man was shot and moderately wounded earli

Snap elections in Israel called for April 9In a landmark speech Monday evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu and his coalition partners agreed to dissolve their government and the parliament with it launching early elections this April. The final bill to disband the Knesset is set to pass Wednesday. 2. Investigations & appointments delayedWith the newly called elections, analysts and critics have gone into overdrive to determine the reason Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu decided to dissolve the coalition yesterday after having fought so ardently to keep the government going just a few weeks earlier. To indict– or not to indict? Adv. Gal Babayoff, Political Analyst speaking at ILTV Studio about the prospects of indicting the Primes Minister ahead of April 9thelections. 4. Trump peace plan delayed againIt seems that government functions, negotiations, and investigations in Israel aren’t the only things being brought to a halt following the announcement of snap early elections this April. US-

Coalition dissolves KnessetUnable to come to terms within the coalition, as of today, the Israeli government has officially dissolved the Knesset; obliging early elections scheduled, now, for April 9th. 2. Coalition dissolves KnessetBen-Dror Yemini, Israeli Journalist & Author Of ‘Industry Of Lies’, Rabbi Dov Halbertal, Former, Head Of The Office of The Chief Rabbi Of Israel, MK Mossi Raz, Meretz Party and Naphtali Bensimon, Likud Partyspeaking at ILTV Studio about the breakdown of the Israeli government leading to early elections in April. Education Minister Bennett rejects U.S. peace deal On Sunday, Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett came out against the United States’ Middle East peace deal, before any of the details of the plan have been made public. Bennett refused to disclose or acknowledge how he knew what was in the plan. Is the U.S. peace plan doomed to fail?Now for more on the expected but still unrevealed U.S. peace plan is ILTV’S Lidar Grave-Lazi. U.S. &a

US’ Syria withdrawal helps ISIS, Iran, & TurkeyIt’s been less than a week since United States president Trump announced that American troops would be withdrawn from Syria and the world is still trying to figure out how to deal with the decision. Is it time to sever ties with Turkey?Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli-Turkish ties. Israel hosts 5th tripartite summit in Be’er Sheva Just as the United States was announcing its withdrawal from Syria, Prime Minister Netanyahu hosted the fifth tripartite summit with Greece and Cyprus where together with Cypriot president Anasta-Siades and Greek Prime Minister Tsipras the leaders attended a national cyber directorate. IDF begins neutralizing Hezbollah terror tunnelsAs operation northern shield continues on, the Israeli defense forces over the weekend began sealing and destroying the first four Hezbollah attack tunnels that have been discovered entering Israel from Leb

UNSC convenes to discuss Hezbollah terror tunnelsSpeaking at a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday evening, Israel’s ambassador to the UN Danny Danon accused the Lebanese army of passing on information to terror group Hezbollah and of failing to allow UN peacekeepers to help halt the cross-border tunneling operation. 2. Trump announces US troop withdrawal from SyriaPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said that Israel will “study” the situation in Syria following the US announcement that it was pulling troops from Syria. Trump announces US troop withdrawal from Syria Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about the United States' decision to withdraw troops from Syria. 4. Albania expels Iranian diplomats over nat. securityAccording to the country’s foreign ministry on Wednesday, Albania has just expelled Iran's ambassador and another diplomat for "damaging its national security". 5. WFP cuts aid to Palestinians in West

Nikki Haley discusses us peace plan at the UNSCOutgoing US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Tuesday that the US Peace Plan for Israel and the Palestinians brings "new elements to the discussion" and takes advantage of the "new world of technology that we live in". 2. PM criticized for lax response to terrorA 21 year old man from Jaljulia was killed and five more were injured Tuesday night in a shooting at a gas station near the Megiddo junction and the police have stated at least initially that they believe the shooting to be criminal in nature, and not terror related. 3. Bill to expel terrorists’ families approvedThe ministerial committee for legislation approved a bill Sunday night that calls to expel the families of terrorists in the West Bank. The IDF central command would be given the right to expel the family of a terrorist from one area of the West Bank to another within a week of an attack.4. UNSC convenes to discuss Hezbollah attack tunnelsThe UN Security Council

Rona Ramon, wife of Israeli astronaut, dies at 54Rona Ramon, the widow of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon and the mother of Israeli air force pilot Assaf Ramon who was killed in a training accident at the age of 21, died on Monday at the age of 54 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. 2. Rona Ramon Z”L; Ramon foundation founder passesLt. Col. (Res) Daniel Grossman, Israeli Air Force speaking at ILTV Studio about the incredible life of Rona Ramon who tragically died this week following pancreatic cancer. 3. Knesset confirms Netanyahu as defense ministerThe Knesset voted to formally approve Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's appointment as permanent Defense Minister late Monday evening this after Netanyahu had taken on the defense portfolio last month. ‘Price tag attacks’ also up in recent weeksIn the wake of the latest string of violent Palestinian attacks in the West Bank as well as the IDF raids that follow them, Israel’s Shin Bet, top PA and multiple others all convened Monday

IDF demolishes home of Barkan terroristLate Sunday evening IDF forces began the demolition of the home of Ashraf Suleiman Naalwa, aka the Barkan Terrorist. Suleiman shot dead two of his coworkers in the Barkan industrial park on October 7th, Kim Levengrond-Yehezkel and ziv HAJBI and then he was finally caught and killed December 13th after over 2 months at large. 2. IDF demolishes home of Barkan terroristAdv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor; Meshilut speaking at ILTV Studio about the right-wing coalition members that push for stronger response to attacks. 3. Bill to exile terrorists’ families advancesSimilarly with an eye for heightened punishments for terrorism, a newly suggested bill that would exile and relocate the families of terrorists has just been approved by a cabinet committee. It will now go to the Knesset floor for continued discussion. Israeli social workers strike across the nationMeanwhile, the Israeli social workers union suspended all welfare services throughout the country today as pa

Australia recognizes west Jerusalem as IsraeliAfter months of hinting, Australian PM Scott Morrison announced on Saturday that Australia will finally recognize west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital leaving east Jerusalem for a future Palestinian state. Crime supposedly higher among migrants?Yonatan Jakubowicz, Israel Immigration Policy Center speaking at ILTV Studio about the report police realsed on sex, property and violent crimes in 2017. NGO reports 1 in 3 Israeli kids live in povertyA new report from Israeli humanitarian aid organization latet has found that around 2.3 million Israelis including some half a million families & over one million children live below the poverty line. This accounts for over a quarter of Israel’s entire population.4. Moscow allowing Hezbollah to fly Russian flags?Moscow is now reportedly allowing Hezbollah and other pro-Iranian Shiite groups operating in Syria to carry Russian flags in order to protect them from Israeli airstrikes. IDF heightens activity in W

2 killed; 2 more injured in West Bank shootingAt least two people have just been seriously injured and two more killed in a suspected terror attack at the Asaf junction near Ramallah Thursday morning. According to Magen David Adom paramedics, the remaining two live victims are in critical condition and were rushed to the hospital. 2. Ofra victim’s baby dies; Hamas claims the attackThe baby who was delivered prematurely after his mother was seriously wounded in the terror attack in Ofra has died. The baby who was given the name Amiad Israel was laid to rest in the mount of olives cemetery in Jerusalem last night. The rise in vehicular Palestinian terrorMaj. Gen. (Res.) Gershon Hacohen, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies speaking at ITLV Studio about the Israel's weigh options for strengthening security on the motorways. 4. IDF reservists to take Hamas; PA to I.C.C.The United States congress has now targeted the use of human shields, by Hamas and Hezbollah, against Israel. The House of Representa

Netanyahu says Hezbollah would make a ‘major mistake’ in attacking IDFPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the international community and Unifil must play a greater role in putting an end to Hezbollah’s terrorist activities during a meeting with Italian Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini who is visiting Israel. B’Tselem footage contradicts IDF accountsNewly discovered footage purportedly showing 22 year old Palestinian Muhammad Habali being shot in the head from behind last week was released yesterday by human rights group B’tselem and it appears to completely contradict initial IDF accounts. B’tselem footage contradicts IDF accountsJoining now with more on Betselem’s recently published and shocking footage of a man being shot in the West Bank is ILTV’S Lidar Grave-Lazi. Musician Nick Cave responds again to BDSRan Bar-Yoshafat, Attorney, Public Diplomacy Expert & Lecturer speaking at ILTV Studio about front man of 'the bad seeds

Ofra shooting victim recovering; her baby is notIt’s been a little over a day since the shooting terror attack at a bus station in Ofra and hospital officials in Jerusalem have now announced that the pregnant woman who was shot in the stomach during the attack is recovering. Her infant son delivered by Emergency C-section Sunday night, however, is not doing as well. ‘No Jew will ever be uprooted while I'm in charge’Brig. Gen. (Res.) Erez Winer speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about how P.M. Netanyahu vows to never give in to Palestinian demants over the West Bank. 3. IDF releases audio of terrorist tunneling effortsPrime Minister Netanyahu addressed a conference at the foreign ministry of Israeli ambassadors to North America, Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia, and multiple other international organizations and he again reiterated how israel plans to deal with the threat of Hezbollah terror tunnels in the north. MKS clash over offering parole to terroristsLegislation that would preve

Manhunt begins for Ofra settlement shootersIsraeli Security Forces are still searching for the Palestinian terrorist who critically wounded a pregnant woman and her child and injured six others in a shooting attack in the Ofra settlement on Sunday. Threats against the Netanyahu familyBen-Dror Yemini, Israeli Journalist & Author of ‘industry of Lies’ speaking at ILTV Studio about the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who was testifying in court against a suit that he filed against activist Abie Binyamin. 3. Operation northern shield advancesIt’s now been confirmed, as operation northern shield advances, that the IDF has been urging Lebanese residents to leave their homes in two towns over the blue line due to explosives likely to come from Hezbollah terror tunnels. 4. New report shows Iran expanding missile testingAccording to new reports, Iran has significantly expanded its missile testing this year, including now a missile that can reach European countries. Iran is said to hav

Israel eyes making Saudi relations officialChannel 2 Israel news has just reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly desires to make relations with Saudi Arabia official before the 2019 elections in Israel. 2. Israel eyes making Saudi relations officialDr. Mordechai Kedar, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli software company accused of involvement in Saudi journalist's death. 3. Operation northern shield to extend into Lebanon?Israeli forces in the north have now uncovered their third Hezbollah attack tunnel from Lebanon since the beginning of operation northern shield last week and according to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the tunnels are big enough to be used by motorcycles, small vehicles, and groups of people with intent to launch attacks in the Golan. Lieberman emphasizes dealing with HamasAs the IDF’s focus now shifts to Hezbollah tunnels in the north, Former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman is saying that the cri

Destruction of Hezbollah terror tunnels continuesThe IDF is now entering day three of operation northern shield and thankfully, the calm is holding, despite the high state of alert. The plan to find and destroy terror group Hezbollah’s attack tunnels into Israel is far from over however; as it’s still projected to last at least several weeks to a month. E.U. adopts declaration against anti-SemitismPaul Gross, Sr. Fellow at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center speaking at ILTV Studio about the council of the European Union that has approved a declaration against antisemitism in Europe. 3. PM Netanyahu denied a money requestThe state comptroller's office has just denied Prime Minister’s Netanyahu’s request to have his wealthy friends and family cover his legal fees in defending against the corruption investigations against him. Netanyahu’s attorneys asked that U.S. Tycoon Spencer Patrick and his cousin pay his defense fees in all 3 cases. Maj. Gen. Edri rejecting police chief nom

IDF enters day 2 of ‘operation northern shield”Tensions are high, but seemingly calm along the northern border Wednesday morning as Israeli defense forces continue operation northern shield, a large scale initiative to find and destroy Hezbollah attack tunnels coming into the Golan. 2.An end to operation northern shieldDr. Ely Karmon, Sr. Researcher, National Institute for Counter-Terrorism, Herzliya speaking VIA skype at ILTV Studio about the northern shield and how Israel will deal with Hezbollah's rocket arsenal. UNSC holds closed session on Iran’s missile tests The UN Security Council met on Tuesday for a closed door discussion over Iran’s missile testing program. France and the U.K. had called for the meeting in light of Iran’s testing last week of medium range ballistic missiles which have the ability to carry nuclear warheads and strike anywhere in the Middle East and even parts of Europe. PM convenes committee on violence against womenPrime Minister Netanyahu chaire

“Operation northern shield” underwayThe Israeli Defense Forces launched “operation northern shield” in efforts to once again reveal and destroy terror tunnels crossing into Israel from Lebanon, built by Hezbollah. “Operation northern shield” underway Dr. Col. (Ret.) Reuven Berko, Middle East Expert speaking at ILTV Studio about the "operation northern shield." 4. ‘Are you for Hamas terror or against it?’Just a few weeks after intense fighting with Gaza exploded, Hamas officials are now threatening Israel with resumed violence along the Gaza border should the ceasefire discussions between Hamas and Israel begin to stall. Saudi Arabia funds UNRWA with $50 millionDavid Bedein, Director of the Center for Near East Policy speaking at ILTV Studio about the Palestinian aid organization that still stands accused of teaching terror. Israelis protest against violence targeting womenIsraelis nationwide went on strike today to protest violence against women in the wa

New evidence published in case 4000In the wake of yesterday’s police announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has now been recommended for indictments on charges of bribery, graft, breach of trust, and more in cases 1000, 2000 and now 4000. Appointed officials vs. elected officials Adv. Gal Babayoff speaking at ILTV Studio about the following infight between Deputy Attorney General Dina Zilber and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked. U.N.G.A. passes 6 anti-Israel resolutions The United Nations General Assembly in New York last Friday approved six anti-Israel resolutions, but this time around, again, none of the six resolutions condemned Hamas and other terror groups and indeed two of them completely ignored any Jewish ties to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s old city. Palestinian workers protest new social security lawPalestinians who work in Israel are now protesting against the P.A, following a recently passed Palestinian social security law. The law forms the Palestinian social securit

Police recommend indictments in case 4000Police investigators have finally made their announcement today, regarding case 4000, aka the Bezeq corruption probe and indeed they are recommending indictments be filed against both Prime Minister Netanyahu, and his wife Sara on charges of bribery. Police recommend indictments in case 4000 Naphtali Bensimon, Likud party speaking at ILTV Studio more on the police recommendations to indict Prime Minister Netanyahu in case 4000.3. Syria claims to have downed Israeli fighter jet According to Syrian and Russian news reports, an Israeli warplane and four missiles have been shot down over Syrian airspace following an alleged attempted attack on Thursday evening November 29. U.S. denounces new Iranian ICBM warhead testsU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is also now again criticizing Iran, accusing the Islamic regime of carrying out a series of intercontinental ballistic missile tests, in violation of un security council resolution 2231. the Resolution, which is part o