- Israel & Hamas progress ceasefire talks
The Gaza border has been relatively quiet over the past few days, as Palestinian sources report significant progress in ceasefire negotiations, between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian and U.N. officials have been brokering talks between the two parties, as they attempt to come to an agreement. - Advanced & aggressive computer virus hits Iran
New reports show that Iranian infrastructure and strategic networks have been targeted by a new and advanced computer virus this week. Iranian officials have not revealed the extent of the damage, but according to Israel’s Chadashot news, Iran admits to having faced a cyber-attack, similar to the infamous “Stucks-net virus." - Bolsonaro vows to support Israel at the U.N.
Amb. Yosef Livne, Retired Israeli Ambassador speaking at ILTV Studio about the newly elected leader that promieses that Israel can count on Brazil's support.
4. Terrorist, Robert Bowers, indicted on 44 counts
U.S. Officials have now charged the shooter of the Pittsburgh massacre, Robert Bowers, with 44 counts, in what is considered to be the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Originally, prosecutors detained bowers on 29 counts of hate crimes and firearms offenses, but that number has risen to 44.
5. Hundreds attend funeral for Atar family
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of the eight members of the Atar family, who were killed in a fatal head-on collision near the Dead Sea on Wednesday after being struck by an oncoming S.U.V. The funerals for the Atar family, with six children ranging from ages 3 to 12, were held at a Netanya cemetery.
6. Assessment of 2014 oil spill completed
Israel’s environmental protection ministry reported on Wednesday that the 2014 oil spill in southern Israel’s nature reserve caused 281 million shekels in damages. The disaster occurred when a pipe burst open, pouring millions of liters of oil into a nature reserve.
7. Canadian F.M. arrives in Israel for visit
Canadian Foreign Minister, Chrystia Freeland, arrived to Israel for a four-day visit on Tuesday, for the first time since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected in November of 2015. After arriving from Jordan, she immediately attended a meeting with Defense Minister, Avigdor Liberman.
8. ‘Know your customers like never before’
Efrat Rapoport, CEO Of Bonobo.AI speaking at ILTV Studio about the conversational intel platform that analyzes customer communications.
- Death camp survivor displays trauma through art
Auschwitz prisoner, David Olere, was assigned the treacherous and traumatic job of disposing bodies at the Nazi death camp. From the horrors he witnessed and experienced, Olere found a way to rise up from the pain and express himself visually and over the years, he has created an array of incredibly moving and haunting artwork. - Ultrasound breakthrough
While ultrasound examinations are dynamic and in real-time, the doctor who provides the diagnosis is rarely present in the room during the exam. This often means the loss of critical data or it could mean that patients need to come in for follow-ups and that is where “innoging” comes in. - International music conference in Tel Aviv
Music-lovers in Tel Aviv have a lot to be excited about the 5-day “tune-in” music conference and showcase is underway. This is an annual event that features many of Israel’s most well-known bands and up-and-coming artists, who will perform at dozens of bars, venues, and theatres throughout Tel Aviv.
12. ILTV’S top 5 of the week
And now for the top five of the week, with ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh with the top 5 things you can do on Shabbat.
12. Hebrew word Of The Day: PRITZA | פריצה= BREAKTHROUGH
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "pritza" which means "breakthrough"
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