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  • Israel’s Attack Options on Iranian Nuclear Sites

    By: Benjamin Weil – Jewish News Syndicate; jns.org If the Israelis seek to destroy Iranian nuclear sites, they would need to rely on their air force; however, the fly distance is long, and there are other diplomatic complications. As the senior Biden administration officials settle into their new positions and form a detailed policy in…

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  • With More Snow Expected, Sea of Galilee Close to Full Capacity

    By: Adi Hoshmonai – Israel Hayom; israelhayom.com Snow is expected in the high mountainous regions of Samaria, Hebron, Kiryat Arba, and the highest hills of Jerusalem. Continuing from last week, rain and low temperatures were expected in the coming days across the country. From the north to the south, Wednesday saw intermittent rain with thunderstorms,…

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  • Ancient ‘Christ, born of Mary’ Inscription Unearthed in Northern Israel

    By: Rossella Tercatin – The Jerusalem Post; jpost.com The region of the Jezreel Valley bears many testimonies of ancient Christian life. A 1,500-year-old Greek inscription bearing the name “Christ, born of Mary” was unearthed in northern Israel, the Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday. The archaeologists discovered the inscription engraved at the entrance of an impressive…

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  • Jewish Civil-Rights Group Protests Twitter CEO Over Not Banning Holocaust Denial

    Jack Dorsey has been quick to edit “misinformation” when it comes to politics, the coronavirus pandemic or other issues of consequence, but not when it comes to anti-Semitism, says End Jew Hatred. The grassroots Jewish civil-rights movement End Jew Hatred protested outside the California home of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Monday, blaring audio recordings of Holocaust-denying…

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  • Watching DC Strife, Armed Knesset Guards Say They’ve Long Readied for Unrest

    By: Tal Schneider – The Times of Israel; timesofisrael.com Israel’s parliament has not seen serious violence for decades, but unit that protects MKs has been drilling for riots or a hostage situation since well before Capitol rampage Officials in Israel’s Knesset watched in horror Wednesday night, as scenes of chaos, bloodshed and insurrection unfolded at…

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  • Streets Largely Empty as Police Step Up Enforcement of Tightened Lockdown

    By: Times of Israel Staff – Times of Israel; timesofisrael.com Police stepped up enforcement Friday after the tightened coronavirus lockdown took effect, dispersing gatherings, closing stores violating the restrictions, and calling via loudspeaker upon citizens to follow the guidelines. After the initial lockdown imposed several weeks ago was under-enforced and provided plenty of loopholes to…

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