European countries continue to support Iran | 9/27/18

1. Trump backs two-state-solution; then backtracks
   United States President Donald Trump again made headlines this week after publicly endorsing the two-state solution as the best option for the first time. Trump made the comments Wednesday in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
2. European countries continue to support Iran
   Davidi Hermelin, President, International Center for Public Diplomacy, Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about why the E.U. and other conutries have been so intent on keeping Iran happy.
3. Netanyahu meets with world leaders in New York

In other news from New York, Prime Minister Netanyahu continued his meetings at the un general assembly, with leaders like Egyptian President Sisi, and many more. With Sisi the two met last night for roughly two hours to discuss regional developments and the situation in Gaza.
4. Hit-and-run suspect was previously deported
On Sunday night, Spanish journalist Julio De La Guardia slammed his car into 31-year-old ultra-orthodox musician Chaim Tukachinsky, killing him in a hit-and-run drunk-driving accident and now, it’s also been revealed that the suspect had actually already been deported from Israel for beating and injuring his wife during a domestic dispute.
5. Is Messi finally coming to the Holy Land?
For all the sport lovers in Israel, we have some promising news! Only a few months after the cancellation of the soccer match between Argentina and Israel that many were waiting for it looks like the big star Lionel Messi will be coming to the Holy Land after all. Apparently, Israel will host a match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

6. Restaurant economy in Israel takes a hit
   Israel has often been touted as having one of the best food scenes in the world. In fact, four Israeli restaurants made the list of the top 1000 restaurants in the world, ranked by France’s Foreign Ministry. But sadly, Israel’s restaurant industry could be taking a downward turn, as a result of a recent court ruling that states that waiters’ tips will be regarded as part of their salary pay, and therefore will be taxable income.
   7. Better parking solutions
   Haim Shani, CEO Of Utron speaking at ILTV Studio about Autonomous parking made smarter by Utron.
   8. Breast cancer mortality rates improve in Israel
   According to the health ministry and the Israel cancer association, the mortality rate from breast cancer in Israeli Jewish woman has fallen 25 percent between the years 2005 to 2015. And reports say the decline is a direct result of heightened awareness leading to an increase in early detections and usage of mammography scans.
   9. Thousands gather at Kotel for priestly blessing
   As the Sukkot holiday begins to wind down towards a close this weekend, thousands of worshippers from around the world gathered at Jerusalem’s Western Wall to receive the priestly blessing, called the Birkat Hakohanim.
7. Top 5 of the week
   And now with a few fun facts and traditions about the holiday of Sukkot is ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh with this week's top 5.
8. Hebrew word Of The Day: MAS | מס = TAX

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Mas" which means "Tax"

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