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  • New Israeli Spy Satellite Set to Provide Powerful Intelligence Edge Over Adversaries

    By: Yaakov Lappin – Jewish News Syndicate; jns.org The “Ofek 16” satellite, launched by the Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries, will improve Israel’s ability to monitor activities of the Iranian-Shi’ite axis throughout the Middle East. The “Ofek 16” spy satellite launched from central Israel at 4 a.m. on Monday morning is due to significantly upgrade…

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  • Calif. Issues Ban on Singing in Churches Amid Ongoing Pandemic

    By: Brandon Showalter – The Christian Post; christianpost.com New COVID-19 guidelines in California forbid singing during worship services to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Issued Wednesday, the updated policies from the state’s department of public health require churches and other houses of worship to “discontinue singing and chanting activities.” Whereas official guidelines in late May…

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  • Messianic Church in Israel Wins Restraining Order in Case Against Anti-Evangelism Group

    By: Samuel Smith – The Christian Post; christianpost.com A Messianic Jewish congregation of about 350 people in Israel has won a restraining order against members of an anti-evangelism organization that it says has for years harassed the congregation and even damaged its property.  Pastor Israel Pochtar of Congregation Beit Hallel based in Ashdod, said in…

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  • Annexation Decision Likely to be Made Next Week

    By: Lahav Harkov – The Jerusalem Post; jpost.com July 1, the first day on which the coalition agreement allowed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring sovereignty to a vote, passed without any progress on that front, as was expected. Jerusalem and Washington are expected to coordinate their decision on where and when Israel will extend…

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  • Israel Immigration Group Nefesh B’Nefesh Reports Highest Number of Applications Since Its Founding

    By: Marcy Oster – Jewish Telegraphic Agency; jta.org JERUSALEM (JTA) — Nefesh B’Nefesh, an organization that helps North Americans immigrate to Israel, said it has received the highest number of applications since its founding nearly two decades ago. In the first half of June, over 900 applications have been submitted to the group for making…

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  • Joseph’s Tomb: 2,500 Pray Overnight for Success of Annexation Plan

    By: Celia Jean – Jerusalem Post; jpost.com “We are here to give a clear message: History will not forgive those who abandon the holy places at this time. We will not accept symbolic sovereignty.” Around 2,500 people gathered at Joseph’s Tomb Monday night to pray for the success of the potential annexation of parts of the West…

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