The World Chess Federation refused to even address the BDS demands, and none of the participating nations pulled out. The World Chess Federation (FIDA) refused to even respond to a letter demanding that it relocate this year’s World Chess Championship from Jerusalem, the capital of the host nation Israel. The …
Read More »Biden Upgrades US-Palestinian Relations
New position will be filled by Hady Amr, who has served for two years as deputy assistant secretary of state for Israel and Palestinian Affairs. (JNS) The Biden administration has appointed a Special Representative for Palestinian Affairs, in a move meant to upgrade relations with the Palestinians, Axios reported on …
Read More »Likud demands political control over independent ministry posts, seeking major shift
In a sweeping release of policy priorities in coalition negotiations, Likud says it will also push to legalize settlements, reform judiciary and join US Visa Waiver Program Releasing a partial but sweeping list of policy points it plans to push in the next government, the Likud party reaffirmed its determination …
Read More »Be Careful: You May Be Worshipping a Pagan God
Why did Yeshua so uncharacteristically resort to physical violence when confronting the money changers in the Temple? When Yeshua entered the Temple court and turned over the tables of the money changers he said, “It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it …
Read More »Police bolster forces, hunt for terror cell behind deadly Jerusalem bombings
Lapid, Gantz vow to capture terrorists after attacks on busy bus stops that killed teen, wounded more than 20 others; IDF chief cuts US trip short Police deployed bolstered forces to Jerusalem and other parts of the country Wednesday, while launching a manhunt for a suspected terror cell that detonated …
Read More »Does the Whole World Reject National Jewish Worship?
Israel was instructed to approach God as a nation at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. But the world, not just the Muslims, is standing in its way. Jewish people can and should worship God anywhere in the world they happen to find themselves. And they have. But the Jewish people, …
Read More »Iran says it has begun enriching uranium to 60% purity at Fordo underground site
Tehran also claims to build new centrifuges, says moves are retaliation for international resolution criticizing its lack of cooperation with UN nuclear agency Iran said Tuesday it had begun enriching uranium to 60 percent purity at its underground Fordo site, a technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%, saying the …
Read More »Israeli Surgeons Save Palestinian Boy With Heart Defect
“Everyone here in Gaza talks about how Israeli doctors are the most professional in the world and that they can be trusted completely.” (TPS) Israeli surgeons saved the life of a five-year-old Gaza boy born with a heart defect, Save A Child’s Heart announced on Monday. Amir Yichya Mabchuch, who …
Read More »Discovered in Jerusalem: Gem Depicting Balm of Gilead and Incense Burned in Temple
More mysteries of the Bible uncovered in an exquisite gem recalling the beauty, and sweet aromas from King Solomon to Cleopatra. A 2,000-year-old amethyst gem used as a ring and seal engraved with the earliest depiction of the plant that was used for incense in the Second Temple has been …
Read More »Saudi Arabia downs Messi’s Argentina in historic World Cup upset
South American heavyweights, coming off a 36-win streak that included winning Copa America, fall 2-1 in stunner seen as one of biggest-ever in global soccer tournament LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle of the soccer pitch, looking stone-faced as …
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