Israel
High Court hears potentially decisive east Jerusalem eviction case
October 26, 2021 — Rights groups say decision could set precedent for dozens of other families in ongoing battle for control of Silwan neighborhood
In effort to placate China, Israel refrains from signing UN statement on Uighurs
October 26, 2021 — Foreign Ministry says it has expressed human rights concerns regarding Xinjiang in past, Jerusalem needs to balance various interests
Wild boars in Jerusalem suburb terrify residents, damage property
October 26, 2021 — Currently, the Jerusalem area locality with the biggest boar problem is Mevaseret Zion, with the animals alarming residents
Woman dies following exorcism; Bedouin religious leader and doctor arrested
October 26, 2021 — The exact nature of the ritual remains unclear, but it is believed the ‘exorcist’ is related to a ‘terrorist family’
Florida to start divesting from Ben & Jerry’s parent firm over West Bank boycott
October 26, 2021 — Deadline enacted in July comes into effect today, three months after ice cream company joins BDS boycott‘occupation’
2,700-year-old biblical fortress in Jerusalem undergoing restoration
October 26, 2021 — Citadel might have been part of a network of defensive structures to protect the capital at the time of the kings of Judah
Abracadabra: Israel Museum exhibit explores Jewish magic
October 26, 2021 — New exhibition features rare artifacts, including earliest known instance of the Shema prayer used in a Jewish amulet
Putin will maintain ties with Israel, as well as its enemies
October 25, 2021 — Warm meeting with Bennett is part of Moscow’s broader regional strategy, which includes strategic partnerships with Iran and Syria
Bennett extends Russia trip over Shabbat after ‘warm’ Putin talks run long
October 25, 2021 — First meeting between leaders seen as key in keeping Russia-Israel ties on track following departure of Netanyahu
Cabinet approves NIS 2.5 billion to fight crime in Arab community
October 25, 2021 — After more than 100 Arab citizens killed in violent crime so far this year, Bennett says Israel’s Arabs ‘need to join the fight as well’
Israel advances construction of more than 1,300 settlement homes
October 25, 2021 — Alongside 1,300 Palestinian homes; Jordan, PA, Meretz Party condemn decision
Shin Bet to defend banning six Palestinian NGOs in Washington
October 25, 2021 — The Justice and Defense ministries issued documents classifying the six Palestinian NGOs as branches of the PFLP
