Zion News

Ultra Orthodox Draft Bill Passes 1st Reading The new bill for ultra-Orthodox conscription into the I-D-F has just passed in the Knesset by a sizeable majority. Yaakov Litzman of the United Torah Judaism party has promised to drop out of the coalition if the bill passes its third and final reading. Israel ‘Asleep At The Wheel’ Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about Turkey's expansion of influence. Arab leaders urge Israel to act against growing Turkish influence in Jerusalem. Money Used On Palestinian ‘Martyrs’ Gets Frozen   The Israeli government has just passed a groundbreaking new law that freezes tax funds being used to pay Palestinian terrorists. Echoing similar fears, Australia halts all funding to Palestinian Authority. Abbas To Renew Unity Negotiations Arabic Media is reporting that president Abbas’ Fatah-led Palestinian Authority is again seriously seeking unity government with Hamas. P.A. President