Daily Summary
Former Knesset minister Aharon Yadlin dead at 96
August 12, 2022 — Former Knesset Minister Aharon has died at the age of 96. Yadlin served in the nation’s leadership from 1960-1979 and received the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement in 2010.
Immigration to Israel from Ukraine, Russia surge during conflict
August 11, 2022 — The number of Jews moving to Israel from Ukraine and Russia since the Kremlin’s invasion of the former Soviet republic has surged, according to recently revealed statistics.
Russia sends new Iran satellite sent into orbit in controversial launch
August 10, 2022 — Russia’s space agency has launched a new Iranian satellite into orbit, leading to concerns about the intent behind the new space operation.
Israel’s President Herzog speaks with Putin by phone concerning Jewish Agency’s future
August 9, 2022 — Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding concerns that the Jewish Agency in Russia will be shut down.
Ceasefire appears to hold after weekend of rocket attacks; Israel moves to end security restrictions
August 8, 2022 — Israel ended all security restrictions following a weekend of rockets fired at the nation by members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement (PIJ).
Lapid vows to end security crisis in southern Israel as troop deployment is increased
August 5, 2022 — Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said on Thursday that Israel will crack down on terrorists who threaten civilians, with the nation increasing the deployment of Israeli Defense Forces along the Gaza border.
Israel signs contract to build embassy in Morocco
August 4, 2022 — Israeli Ambassador to Morocco David Govrin signed a contract on Tuesday for the construction of a permanent Israeli embassy in Morocco
Benjamin Netanyahu takes on inflation in comeback bid to lead Israel
August 3, 2022 — Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a new economic plan on social media Wednesday to address the nation’s surging inflation.
President Biden announces killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
August 2, 2022 — President Joe Biden announced on Monday that al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Israel to withhold millions in funds from Palestinian Authority over its payment to families of terrorists
August 1, 2022 — Israel’s security cabinet voted to hold 600 million NIS ($176 million) from the Palestinian Authority on Sunday to offset funding the group paid to terrorists and family members over the past year.
US may get involved in Israel-Russia controversy over Jewish Agency
July 29, 2022 — The U.S. is looking to intervene to help Russia’s Jewish Agency to remain open and continue operations to allow Russian Jews to return to Israel, despite recent reports that Russia intends to close the agency.
Iran stops most flights to Syria after Israeli airstrikes
July 28, 2022 — Two of Iran’s main airlines have stopped flights to Syria over reported airstrikes by Israel.
