Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Deborah Lipstadt resigns from synagogue over defense of Israeli extremists “I cannot be associated with an organization that gives such racism, celebration of violence, and immoral policies a ‘heksher,'” or imprimatur, she wrote in an open letter posted to Facebook Tuesday.

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Gantz accused of sexual misconduct as teen; ‘I’ll never forget his eyes’  
Gantz denied the allegations saying they are political libel and hinted that they were initiated by the Likud. 
AG expected to announce intent to indict PM Netanyahu for bribery tomorrow
Decision could decisively impact election; Case 2000 still unclear.
Israel-Russia ties
 Netanyahu to Putin: Israel will continue acting against Iran in Syria 
Speaking in Hebrew with his words translated into Russian, Netanyahu began his comments by inviting Putin to the inauguration of a Memorial in Jerusalem Commemorating the victims of the World War II. 
Netanyahu, journalists and Putin in Moscow: Dueling agendas - analysis 
Netanyahu had two objectives in holding this meeting with Putin.
Michael Cohen to accuse Trump over WikiLeaks, Moscow, hush payments 
Cohen will also tell Congress that Trump directed negotiations for a real estate project in Moscow, even as he publicly said he had no business interests in Russia. 
The lieutenants who may bring down Trump, Netanyahu - analysis
Cohen’s testimony will not come close to ending Trump’s presidency , but it may permanently damage it and make some charges against him likely once he no longer has presidential immunity. 
End Iranian violations of human rights, Saudi Arabia tells UNHRC 
The UNHRC must “put an end to Iranian violation of human rights, whether we are talking about violations against the Iranian people on the basis of racism or cross border violations." 
Shin Bet arrests Zakariya Zubeidi, 'symbol of the Intifada'
Zakariya Zubeidi and Tarek Barghouti, an attorney from east Jerusalem with a blue identity card, were arrested in a joint IDF, Shin Bet and Israel Police operation.
IDF probe of Gaza riots reveals nearly 1,500 rockets fired since March 30
35,000 dunams of Israeli land has been burnt as half-a-million Palestinians have taken part in the Gaza protest marches. 
India-Pakistan crises: Lessons for Israel, Syria and Iran - Analysis 
The battle over the skies of Kashmir, and potential for further clashes, risk not only a clash between nuclear-armed powers in South Asia but also has ramifications for the Middle East. 
Jewish Agency calls on gov’t to expedite Falash Mura immigration from Ethiopia
Professional team to fly to Ethiopia in March to determine whether to restart funding for health, education programs. 
A trilateral diaspora partnership
This diaspora coalition is not the only trilateral partnership of its kind in the region. There is also one with Egypt, which is called Nostos.
GOP lawmakers introduce bill recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan
Trump administration officials have privately asked their Israeli counterparts to quiet that lobbying campaign. 
Deborah Lipstadt resigns from synagogue over defense of Israeli extremists 
“I cannot be associated with an organization that gives such racism, celebration of violence, and immoral policies a ‘heksher,'” or imprimatur, she wrote in an open letter posted to Facebook Tuesday. 
UK Labour Party suspends MP over antisemitism allegations
Williamson is heard stating that the Labour party’s response to claims of antisemitism “has been really really really poor – we’ve tried to reason with people who are completely unreasonable." 

Gantz forms 100-day team to prepare first days in office 
The team includes representatives from Yesh Atid, which merged with Gantz’s Israel Resilience Party to form the Blue and White Party last Thursday. 

Interdisciplinary effort assists thousands of young Israelis at risk 
"Yated" is a national interdisciplinary program for young adults at risk led by JDC, with financial backing from the Labor Ministry. 

Wikimedia Israel reaches deal with photo archives after feud 
Open access platform apologized for how it handled secret image-mining operation last year.
Kim Kardashian bringing Kanye, Kourtney, kids to Israel
Supermodel's sunglasses collection for Bar Refaeli-helmed brand begins pre-sale in Israel. 
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