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Israel Democracy – A Prayer And A Plea To IDF Reservists

Joel LeydenIsrael News Agency / Jewish News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — March 19, 2023 … In my many years of living in Israel and serving in the Israel Defense Forces (Handasa Kravit, MAGAV, Spokesperson’s Office) I have witnessed the good, the bad and ugly. Scud missiles missed me by yards, rockets missed me by inches.… Read More »

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First-Ever Israel National Pavilion Inaugurated in Japan Defense Exhibition

Despite the physical distance between Israel and Japan, we share many similarities as technology-oriented and innovation-driven nations.

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Remembering IDF Col., Astronaut Ilan Ramon

“We were all devastated as we witnessed the explosion. The radio silence between the Space Shuttle and Ground Control. There was no candy, only tears. He was one of us. He wore the uniform. But transcending all, he was a Jew who provided inspiration to the State of Israel and nations throughout the world. His was an act of peace that none of us will ever forget.”

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Israel PM Netanyahu Meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

“This alliance is something that President Biden is committed to. I’ve known him for 40 years. He’s a true friend of Israel. A true champion of this alliance, as are you.”

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Netanyahu Is Committed to Maintaining Status Quo in Jerusalem

By Joel LeydenIsrael News Agency / Jewish News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — January 3, 2023 … Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is committed to strictly maintaining the status quo, without changes, on the Temple Mount. Netanyahu states: “We will not be dictated to by Hamas. Under the status quo, ministers have gone up to the… Read More »

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Technion Israel Develops Invisible Facemask Against Air-Borne Pathogens

Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a revolutionary invisible facemask to protect wearers against the transmission of COVID, MERS, influenza, and other respiratory viruses.

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Trump Has Dinner With Holocaust Denier, White Supremacist Nick Fuentes

“Nick Fuentes is among the most prominent and unapologetic antisemites in the country,” said Leyden. “He’s a vicious bigot and known Holocaust denier who has been condemned by leading figures from both political parties here.”

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President Herzog, Prime Minister Lapid bid Farewell to US President Joe Biden; Saudi airspace now open to Israel.

The Saudi aviation authorities have announced that they will be opening Saudi airspace to Israeli airlines. This is the first official step in normalization with Saudi Arabia.

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Israel to India: “We have the opportunity to deepen defense cooperation, build on shared values for global stability.”

“India is an industrial superpower and Israel is a technological superpower – cooperation between our countries will expand the capabilities of both countries to contend with developing challenges.”

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Israel Prime Minister Bennett Salutes Iron Beam Laser Defense System

The Israel Defense Ministry revealed Thursday that a laser air defense system it is developing successfully shot down drones, rockets, mortars, and anti-tank missiles in a first series of tests last month.

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Prime Minister Bennett Visits Terror Victims Wounded in Tel Aviv Attack

“We are going from defense to offense and are striking at the sources of the terrorism at any time and any place – at night, during the day, morning and evening, everywhere. As I have said, there will be no restrictions on the security forces – on the IDF, ISA or the Israel Police. We will continue pursuing the terrorists everywhere.”

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Israel, Jewish Agency, Jewish Federations Rescuing Jews From Ukraine

“As of today, March 10, The Jewish Agency will significantly increase its operations inside Ukraine to maximize the ability to save Jewish lives.”

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Israel Ministry of Defense Signs Agreement With U.S. to Acquire Helicopters and Refueling Aircraft

Israel Defense Minister, Benny Gantz appears to be preparing for engagement with Iran.

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PM Bennett Lights Chanukah Candle at Western Wall, President Herzog Lights Candle in Hebron

Herzog concluded: “When we assemble around the wonderful light of the Chanukah candles, it is important that we respect the Israeli principle of mamlakhtiyut and its tenets, listen more to the other, respect difference, and build one bridge after another in order to protect our togetherness, of course without prejudice to any individual or community, their opinions and faiths. We will not agree on everything, but we will always remember that “we are all sons of one man” (Genesis 42:11). That we all share deep roots branching out of this tomb.”

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Israel – Fighting Terrorism And Covid

“Today we mark the day of appreciation for those who have been wounded in Israel’s wars and in terrorist attacks. Going to battle and defending the State of Israel is an extraordinarily heroic act, but the contribution does not end there. Some people carry the battle scars with them even years later, and some for life. On behalf of the government of Israel, and on behalf of the entire Israeli public, I would like to say to you, to those who have been wounded in Israel’s wars and in terrorist attacks. Thank you very much.”

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ADL Sponsors Never Is Now – World’s Largest Summit On Antisemitism Nov. 7-9

ADL’s sixth annual Never Is Now Summit will address the current state of antisemitism, extremism, and all forms of bigotry, and will discuss ways to innovate against hate.

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New Hope For Dementia, Alzheimer’s Patients – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Israeli scientists say they have managed to successfully reverse the biological aging process using only oxygen.

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New York Times Attacks “Powerful Rabbis” for Iron Dome Funding

The New York Times must publicly, clearly and substantively apologize for its reporter lying about “powerful rabbis” and explain how its editors could permit such an obviously anti-Semitic canard to be published on its pages.

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Israel Is In Danger. We Need To Be Vigilant

“Israelis need to remain vigilant, because what we heard on Sunday is not simply the talk of a politician who lost an election. It is the talk of someone determined to do everything he can to stop the transfer of power to another prime minister and a new government meant to replace him.”

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Anti-Semitism – When Staying Silent Isn’t An Option

“Where were the human rights activists when Hamas decided to launch a rocket from a preschool this week? Where were the human rights activists when Hamas (twice) bombed a humanitarian convoy from Israel facilitating the transfer of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza? Where were the human rights activists when Palestinian activists terrorized innocent Jewish civilians in LA, New York, London and Toronto this week?”

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Before You “Unfriend” Another Jew Because Of Trump – Read This!

“Trump comes off as arrogant. Israelis love it and see him as family. Americans see a totally different picture – of a man who is mentally disabled.”

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Israel Cabinet Approves Netanyahu’s Proposal to Submit UAE Peace Agreement To Knesset

“This is the first peace agreement that Israel has signed in over 25 years. We are also completing the agreements with Bahrain, meaning that we will be making peace with two Arab states at the same time.”

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Cyber Week Online Offers High-level Networking From Your Home

Cyber Week offers a unique gathering of cybersecurity experts, industry leaders, startups, investors, academics, diplomats, and government officials. With over 9,000 attendees from more than 80 countries, this conference offers an exciting exchange of knowledge, methods, and ideas.

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Israel, UAE Say Yes To Peace

“I’ve always believed that we could establish peace with the Arab world and I have been working towards that lofty goal for decades. You may not know it, but I’ve been doing it all the time in meetings that are publicized and in many that are not. In Washington, in the Middle East, in daylight and in nighttime.”

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Israel Defense Forces Distributes Food To Elderly, Disabled, Poor

The Israel Defense Forces is assisting Israel’s elderly population, the disabled and the needy, ensuring access to food and medication, as well as basic human interaction, during the coronavirus crisis.

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Friends of IDF Search, Rescue Unit 669 To Hold New York Gala Event

The event will be hosted by Bill Cohen, Vice Chairman of AFU 669 with opening remarks by Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of New York.

Mother of Missing IDF Soldier Hadar Goldin Urges American Jewish Leaders To Aid In Return of Missing Israelis From Gaza

“All of American Jewry stands with you in this deeply painful struggle. We will continue to do all we can to promote the issue, and pray we see the return of Hadar for proper burial in Israel.”

Israel Defense Forces: Our Anti-Terror Operation In Nablus Saved Lives

By Joel LeydenIsrael News Agency / Jewish News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — February 22, 2023 … Israel Defense Forces SSGT Ido Baruch was murdered by Islamic Jihad Lion’s Den terrorists on October 11th, 2022. During an Israel counterterrorism response last week, two of the assailants were apprehended in Nablus. This week, three wanted suspects were… Read More »