Israel Welcomes 10% Increase in Tourists in 2019
Read ›: Israel Welcomes 10% Increase in Tourists in 2019By: Eythan Halon – Jerusalem Post; jpost.com “Summer begins with a hike in tourist arrivals to Israel,” said Tourism Minister Yariv Levin. Nearly 2.6 million tourist entries into Israel have been recorded since the start of the year, representing a 9.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to new data published Monday…
Who’s Running in Israel’s September Elections, Explained
Read ›: Who’s Running in Israel’s September Elections, ExplainedBy: Marcy Oster; Jewish Telegraphic Agency – jta.org JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s upcoming elections in September — just five months after the last ones in April — are essentially a do-over. In the April election, the right wing won a majority. But because Israel has a parliamentary system, a bunch of small right-wing parties had to agree…
Netanyahu Pronounces Condolences Following Mass Shootings in Texas and Ohio
Read ›: Netanyahu Pronounces Condolences Following Mass Shootings in Texas and OhioJewish News Syndicate – jns.org “On behalf of all government ministers and all citizens of Israel, I send condolences to the bereaved families, best wishes for recovery to the injured, and solidarity with the American people,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. https://www.jns.org/netanyahu-offers-condolences-following-back-to-back-us-mass-shootings/
Ohio Medical Board to Discipline Muslim Dr. Lara Kollab Who Tweeted about Giving Jews the Wrong Meds
Read ›: Ohio Medical Board to Discipline Muslim Dr. Lara Kollab Who Tweeted about Giving Jews the Wrong MedsBy: Robert Spencer; Jihad Watch – jihadwatch.org Back in January I wrote an article calling for Dr. Lara Kollab’s medical license to be revoked. It’s good that the State Medical Board of Ohio is planning “to impose disciplinary action on her – ranging from limiting her license to permanent suspension as well as the potential for fines.”…
South Dakota Law Mandates All Public Schools Display National Motto ‘In God We Trust’
Read ›: South Dakota Law Mandates All Public Schools Display National Motto ‘In God We Trust’By: Michael Grybosky; The Christian Post – christianpost.com A new South Dakota law that mandates the display of the national motto “In God We Trust” in public schools is now in effect. According to the law, state public schools must display the motto in a manner that is approved by school principals and is at…
Archeologists Confirm Near-Legendary Tale of Crusaders’ Siege of Jerusalem
Read ›: Archeologists Confirm Near-Legendary Tale of Crusaders’ Siege of JerusalemBy: Kiona N. Smith – ARS Technica; arstechnica.com The finds confirm medieval chroniclers’ reports of defensive works at Jerusalem. Recent excavations south of Jerusalem unearthed a ditch used to defend against siege towers, along with a ruined house Crusaders may have used as cover during a battle. The finds confirm some oft-questioned details of historical…
