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Israel News News

Netanyahu Seeks Immunity from Prosecution in Corruption Cases

The incumbent announced on Wednesday he will ask for immunity from the Israeli parliament, a request the Knesset will likely not rule on until after a governing coalition is formed following March elections. By: WIN Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said he will ask the Knesset to grant him immunity from corruption […]

Israel News News

Israel’s UN Amb Gets Last Minute Term Extension; Danon Will Remain in UN Until May

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday decided to extend the tenure of Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon until May 2020, Hebrew media reported. Edited by: TJVNews.com The decision was made just hours before the ambassador’s term was to expire Tuesday night, according to an i24 News report. Earlier, reports suggested that Netanyahu […]

Local New York News News

93K Jews Attend the 13th Global Siyum HaShas in NJ; Hailed as Huge Kiddush HaShem 

Close to 100,000 members of the Jewish faith gathered on Wednesday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Brunswick, New Jersey for the 13th Global Siyum HaShas which is sponsored by the Agudath Israel organization. By: Fern Sidman Siyum HaShas is the celebration of the completion of the Daf Yomi (daily Talmud folio) program, a seven-and-a-half-year […]

International News News

US Sending More Troops to Mideast After Pro-Iranian Protestors Storm Embassy in Baghdad 

Edited by: TJVNews.com The Pentagon is immediately sending 750 more troops to the Middle East after pro-Iranian protesters tried to storm the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday. “This deployment is an appropriate and precautionary action taken in response to increased threat levels against U.S. personnel and facilities,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper said late Tuesday. […]

Local New York News News

Jewish Bdwy & Film Composer Jerry Herman Dead at 88

By: Letrice Titelli Composer-lyricist Jerry Herman has died at the age of 88. Herman is best known for works like ‘Hello, Dolly!’ as well as a host of other Broadway favorites. His melodies also graced such plays as “Mame” Dear World, Mack & Mabel, The Grand Tour, Milk & Honey and “La Cage aux Folles.” […]

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