December 30, 2021 — Shooter John Earnest had pleaded guilty to crimes in September after he was told the death penalty would not be sought. He was previously sentenced to life without parole plus 137 years in prison. Earnest’s Poway attack near San Diego on April 27, 2019, resulted in the shooting death of 60-year-old Lori Gilbert-Kaye. His shots also injured three others, including an eight-year-old girl and her uncle, along with Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein.

December 29, 2021 — Of major concern is Iran’s repeated breaking of past agreements. The pattern does not help provide confidence as the Vienna talks seek progress, as the level of trust that Iran’s leaders will follow through on any independent inspections or other efforts remains low. Further, Israeli intelligence has noted that Iran appears to continue moving forward with nuclear weapon development despite claims otherwise.

December 28, 2021 — Lapid once again stated on Monday that the nation is prepared to face Iran alone, as world powers gather to discuss a restart of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Lapid has expressed concerns that Iran continues to move forward with its nuclear program as diplomatic discussions dragged on, leading Israel to be prepared for all options in responding to Iran’s plans.

December 27, 2021 — Israel has continued to pursue all options in response to Iran, asserting its ability to act directly if needed to stop any existential threat involving nuclear weapons. In addition, Israel has spoken out against banned chemical weapon development in Syria, where Iran works with proxy groups and Hezbollah in efforts against Israel.

December 24, 2021 — As 2021 nears an end, Iran has reportedly continued its efforts in pursuit of a nuclear weapon that could serve as an existential threat to Israel and a major threat to nations in the region and worldwide. Not to forget that Iran continues to support terrorism throughout the world through its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah, while secretly enriching uranium toward achieving a nuclear bomb.

December 23, 2021 — Meanwhile, Israel has added the US to a growing list of “red” nations where travel is banned. In addition to restrictions, Israel is soon to become the first nation to begin distributing a fourth Covid shot among particularly vulnerable citizens over 60.

December 22, 2021 — The news comes at a time when the number of travelers during the holiday season is especially high. Travel to and from Israel is generally high at the Christmas season, as tourists seek to visit the nation, while many Israelis travel to visit family and friends internationally. Israelis already out of the country will be required to quarantine for a week upon return to the nation.

December 21, 2021 — The other nations added to the Israeli travel ban were Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Switzerland, and Turkey. As many prepare for holiday travel, a growing percentage of the world will again face lockdowns and restrictions that will interrupt typical travel schedules.

December 20, 2021 — Several nations have joined the boycott of the BDS movement, but the addition of the UK would mark a significant step forward against the antisemitic initiative. In Germany, a 2019 resolution condemned BDS as antisemitism. In 2020, Austria also condemned BDS as antisemitic.

December 17, 2021 — The reported cyberattacks took place between 4 p.m. Tuesday until Wednesday morning. The hacking group, known as APT35 or the name Charming Kitten, has also been known for attacking Israeli sites in the past. Checkpoint has reportedly blocked more than 1.8 million attempts worldwide.

December 16, 2021 — Israel’s military leaders stand prepared to put a stop to chemical weapons development at the earliest stages if recent reports are accurate. The preemptive moves may also serve as a warning to Syria and perhaps Iran that any additional attempts to use chemical weapons will be met with swift intervention.

December 15, 2021 — The new plan includes renovation of numerous synagogues and cemeteries, including the Fes city cemetery, which includes more than 13,000 graves. The plan joins other recent efforts to preserve Jewish heritage in the nation, including multiple Jewish museums.