Dutch city names as its poet a rapper who called Holocaust a ‘joke’
by “He deserves a second chance,” said the municipality of the city of Haarlem.
Month: September 2020
French trial of the January 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris: Testimonies of the survivors
Witnesses and relatives of the four Hyper Cacher victims — Yohan Cohen, Yoav Hattab, Michel Saada and Philippe Braham — spoke before the court.
Shulem Lemmer to bring awareness to COVID-19 in Orthodox communities
The singer said he would interview the assistant secretary for health, Adm. Dr. Brett Giroir, with parts of their conversation on Thursday to be shared …
MSNBC commentator: ‘What is the difference between Hitler and Trump?’
“And what is the difference between Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump?” Deutsch said. “I’m not saying there’s a Holocaust, but when you look at the …
Palestinian gets Spanish citizenship after finding Jewish Sephardic roots
Iskandarani managed to find one of her great-grandmother’s old identity cards in Beirut lying in a trove of documents that her family had meticulously preserved …
Australia’s latest economic stimulus: Easing bank lending rules
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says credit flows will be crucial to help Australia’s economy recover from the pandemic.
World in disarray: Angry exchanges at top UN meeting on COVID-19
UN chief warns he fears the worst if world handles climate the same way as the pandemic.
Ex-Cambridge Analytica head banned from running firms in UK
UK state agency blackballs Alexander Nix for letting now-defunct Cambridge Analytica staff offer ‘unethical services’.
Florida AG calls for probe into Bloomberg funds for ex-convicts
Florida is a key swing state in the 2020 US elections and ex-convict voters could prove to be influential in the result.
Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election threat
“Our team watches for the threats and trends that we need to be ready for, and one that we are very aware of … is …
Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US vote threat
US tech giant says accounts were dismantled for using fake identities and other ‘coordinated inauthentic behaviour’.
Kobe Bryant autograph on last game court piece hits auction block
“Most fans will remember that as one of, if not the, greatest farewell performance in the history of sports.”
Yair Lapid to ‘Post’: Netanyahu made Israel a branch of Republican Party
The next US administration, Senate and Congress could be led by Democrats who are “extremely angry at Israel’s government.”
Layoffs vs housing: More signs of an unequal US economic recovery
The US housing market is on fire while the jobs market is downshifting.
COVID spreading in Orthodox areas. Why are people still not wearing masks?
In Williamsburg, home to the Satmar Hasidic community, mask wearing on the street is rare.
Facebook’s Israel policy head says platform takes antisemitism seriously
“My job is to be a representative in Israel for Facebook, and to speak at Facebook on behalf of Israel and the Jewish Diaspora,” she …
US to execute first Black man since federal death penalty resumed
Christopher Vialva is the first Black man to face the punishment since it resumed this year after a 17-year hiatus.
Board or ‘nothing’: Kanye threatens to withhold Gap line
The Yeezy designer took to Twitter to say he will not be releasing his Gap line until he can join the company’s board.
Mary Trump sues president for alleged defrauding of inheritance
Mary Trump accuses her uncle Donald and his siblings of ‘rampant fraud and misconduct’ to deny her inheritance.
Commanders disciplined following coronavirus outbreak at Bahad 1
Some 30 cadets at the IDF’s Bahad 1 officers training academy were diagnosed with the deadly virus two months ago.
Bahrain claims deal with Israel supports two-state solution
Bahrain’s King Hamad says ties with Israel are a ‘refined message’ for peace.
Mladenov: UN focus now on avoiding war, less on Israeli-Palestinian talks
Among the necessary steps forward are a reconciliation between Palestinian factions such as Hamas and Fatah for Palestinian election to take place.
Coronavirus: Do health experts think the lockdown will work?
The lockdown is a ‘disaster for the country and the economy’
Kosovo war crimes court arrests first suspect
Salih Mustafa, former senior commander of KLA, charged with murder, torture, arbitrary detention and cruel treatment.
To get through lockdown, we must have solidarity
We will shoulder this lockdown together and come through it as a community. We have no other choice.
Magen David Adom’s changing role during the coronavirus pandemic
Responsibility for testing shifted to the Home Front Command and the health insurance providers, but MDA is still conducting the majority of the tests in …
Netanyahu on coronavirus: ‘We are at the height of an ongoing war’
Israel enters second national lockdown after nearly 60 people die of coroanvirus in a single day
Egypt’s rising digital authoritarianism
The court cases against female TikTok influencers in Egypt demonstrate a worrying trend.
In Pictures: Life still precarious for pangolins in Vietnam
While arrests and prosecutions are up in Vietnam, conservationists warn the scourge of trafficking continues.
Ethiopia: 2,000 charged over violence sparked by pop star’s death
Attorney general denies cases against Ethiopian prime minister’s opponents are politically motivated.
Why is China being accused of ‘coercive diplomacy’?
Australia’s Strategic Policy Institute says it has recorded 152 cases of Beijing’s ‘coercive diplomacy’.
IIA to improve speech-recognition services in Hebrew and Arabic
Analyzing Semitic languages such as Hebrew and Arabic has been considered more challenging, hindering the development of high-quality speech recognition tools.
Ex-deputy IDF chief to ‘Post’: Patience needed to deal with Palestinians
According to Vilnai, the most important goal is to separate from the Palestinians so that Israel will remain a Jewish and democratic state.
RJC head: ‘Jewish vote in Florida to be decisive for Trump victory’
Executive director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America insists Jewish voters trust Biden on all issues, will increase share of Jewish vote in upcoming …
Gold slides to two-month low while silver takes a bullet
US dollar strength is weighing on precious metals, driving down gold prices and silver, which is now in a bear market.
Ted Cruz: Antisemitism on far Left will be ‘in ascension’ if Biden wins
Texas senator lauds UAE, Bahrain normalization as ‘fruit’ of US embassy move to Jerusalem, withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal.
US Chamber of Commerce holds panel concerning the future of Haifa’s port
Chairman of the Haifa Port Company board of directors Eshel Armony said that Israel’s growth is “fantastic” and the population keeps growing.
Football star Ibrahimovic tests positive for COVID-19
AC Milan forward becomes highest-profile Serie A player to test positive since play resumed in June.
Breonna Taylor: A timeline of events
For two months, Breonna Taylor’s killing at the hands of police went largely unnoticed until George Floyd died in May.
Kremlin critic Navalny’s bank accounts frozen, apartment seized
Navalny’s assets were seized on August 27 in connection with a lawsuit filed by the Moscow Schoolchild catering company.
Mnuchin expects to restart talks with Pelosi on new virus aid
Fed officials say Congress needs to pass more stimulus deal to keep recovery on track.
Ronald S. Lauder: These are the major issues facing the Jewish people
Antisemitism has never really vanished, said Lauder, 75 years after the end of World War II, and “no one can be indifferent to antisemitism today.”
Zahavi finalizes move to PSV Eindhoven
Israel’s 33-year-old star takes his scoring prowess to the Netherlands after four years in China
Iran anticipates ‘third wave’ as COVID-19 deaths pass 25,000
Iran’s health officials voice alarm over spike in infections, with the situation reportedly critical in large cities.
After France refused rescue ship to dock, refugees reach Sardinia
A six-month-old baby is among more than 100 survivors on board the Alan Kurdi rescue ship.
Wall Street tug-of-war as US stocks try to shake off concerns
Volatility on Wall Street is rife as mixed economic news taps optimism and pessimism among investors.
Former IAF pilots offer online combat flight course
The purpose of this new course is to offer a chance to anyone who has always dreamed of feeling what it is like to fly …
UEFA Super Cup: Fans arrive in Budapest for COVID-19 ‘pilot’ game
Despite measures to prevent spread of COVID-19, there has been growing number of voices calling for fans to stay away.
Coronavirus pandemic can trigger PTSD for Holocaust survivors – study
“Survivors with Holocaust-related diseases reported higher COVID-19 worries than both survivors without Holocaust-related diseases and comparisons.”
Gov’t allows IDF Intelligence to receive information on civilians – report
The approval, a “general permit for information disclosure,” will allow the IDF Intelligence Directorate to receive any information that the Tax Authority may have, on …
Fatah, Hamas say deal reached on Palestinian elections
Two biggest Palestinian factions have agreed to hold the first elections in Palestine in nearly 15 years.
UK preparing human rights sanctions against Belarus
UK foreign secretary says ready to use ‘all tools at our disposal’ to hold Lukashenko to account, as protests grow.
Abbas’s Fatah: Agreement reached with Hamas on elections
Previous agreements between Fatah and Hamas failed to materialize due to the continued power struggle between the two sides.
Trump, Biden target North Carolina’s changing population
Black voters and ‘unaffiliated’ voters are key groups in the US battleground state of North Carolina.
Refugee journalists in Lesbos tell their own stories
Refugee reporters document the aftermath of the devastating Moria fire, and other tragedies, on troubled Greek island.
The United Nations in a divided world
The UN’s relief chief says coronavirus has added 100 million people to those in need of humanitarian relief worldwide.
Reopened Yom Kippur War archive reveals new docs from Arganot Commission
The material released includes correspondence between the committee and the head of Military Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. Eli Zeira who admitted “I do not shirk from this …
Does El Al have a new direction? Questions raised about new owner
El Al’s new owner, 26-years-old Eli Rozenberg, challenged after buying NIS 359 million worth of stock: Prove you’re the real owner, or the airline’s license …
Sarkozy loses legal challenge over claims he accepted Libyan cash
Ex-French president denies charges he accepted millions of euros from Gaddafi, to use in his presidential campaign.