In June 2022, tensions were flaring over Israeli gas rigs at the Karish offshore natural gas field, which Jerusalem said is part of its UN-recognized exclusive economic zone, while Beirut insisted it is in a disputed area. Washington has welcomed the willingness of the parties to resolve their dispute. Once outstanding issues are addressed, there […]
Read MoreIsrael’s government on June 6, 2022 failed to pass a bill extending legal protections for Israeli West Bank residents. Since 1967, the emergency regulation had given this community the same rights as Israeli citizens. What are the political ramifications? How will legislative development impact this community? Will military law now be applied to Israeli West Bank residents? Prof. Avi Bell and David Elhayani talked about these and […]
Read MoreProf. Gideon Rahat spoke about the political situation in Israel as of June 7, 2022, as the coalition began to disintegrate. Professor Gideon Rahat holds the Gersten Family Chair in Political Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has been studying Comparative politics and Israeli politics, focusing on the politics of reform, democratic institutions, political […]
Read MoreAbraham Accords in Action: First Free Trade Agreement Between Israel and an Arab State was signed on May 31, 2022 in the UAE. Zoom Panel with Jonathan Medved, OurCrowd CEO and Dr Sabah al Binali, Partner and Executive Chairman, OurCrowd Arabia discussed the historic free trade deal in Dubai on Tuesday, a move aimed at […]
Read MoreProfessor Siboni spoke about the wave of terror attacks in the spring of 2022 and how Iran’s interests impact the terrorist activity in Israel. He explains how the strategic landscape of the Middle East is changing and how this impacts Israel’s future security situation. Professor Gabi Siboni was the director of the military and strategic […]
Read MoreIn an interview with the Deputy Mayer of Jerusalem, Fluer Hassan Nahoum, spoke about the developments at the Temple Mount and the rioters’ violent intentions. Rioters arrived with weapons intending to disturb the peace at Temple Mount. She alluded to the strategy and motivations of these violent rioters. Fluer Hassan Nahoum is the Deputy Mayor […]
Read MoreOn March 2, 2022, Roman Polonsky spoke about the evolving role of the Jewish Agency in Europe. He also explained the strategy in which the Jewish Agency is taking in order to accommodate for new Jewish refugees from the Russia-Ukraine War. Roman Polonsky is the Head of the Unit for Russian Speaking Jews (RSJ) for over […]
Read MoreRabbi Mendel Moskovitz is a Chabad rabbi whose mission was to support and develop the Jewish community in Ukraine. On February 27, 2022, Mendel spoke about the war, the impact on the Jewish community, and how he is helping Jewish refugees. Photo Credits to Kyiv City Council.
Read MoreOn January 17, 2022, the Jerusalem Municipality demolished a nursery yesterday in the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah. The structure was illegally built on land where the municipality is planning to build a school for special-needs children, six preschool classes, activity halls and sports fields However, many media outlets and foreign diplomats are presenting the issue in an […]
Read MoreFollowing the FDA’s decision to authorize Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, the Health Ministry’s expert panel assembled to discuss the options, and decide whether or not to recommend vaccinating kids. The majority voted in favor. Prof. David Greenberg, head of pediatrics and the pediatric infectious diseases unit at Soroka University Medical […]
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