Israel’s blind bowler is best in the world | 8/8/18

1. IDF admits yesterday’s attack done in error
   The IDF has just admitted that yesterday’s apparent attack by Hamas militants on Israeli soldiers was, as it turns out, misinterpreted. Army officials have now confirmed that a closed Hamas military drill was the actual source of yesterday’s gunfire, mistakenly prompting an I-D-F retaliation. At least two Hamas operatives were killed in that counter-attack.
2. US sanctions against Iran reinstated

Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV Studio about the Iranian president that claims that Trump is disingenuous about truly wanting to negotiate.

3. Gov’t accused of funding West Bank expansion

A bombshell report from Israeli media has accused the government of funding an institute that illegally seized a Palestinian home in the West Bank. Financial records recovered from the institute in question seem to confirm that Israel’s culture ministry has been granting annual stipends of roughly fifty-thousand dollars per year.

4. P.M. says E.U. stopped funding left-wing org’s
   Prime Minister Netanyahu has just made an announcement that’s caught many by surprise. According to the P.M., he has successfully convinced the E-U to halt funds to a left-wing organization called ‘the freedom protection council’. Now the E-U so far has offered no comment to Netanyahu’s statement but if true, this would be a rare occasion where Europe has accepted an Israeli request like this.
5. Israeli art magazine
   Hana Barak Engel, Editor at ‘Can’ Israeli Art Magazine speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli art magazine that offers the latest in cultural info, artistic events, exhibitions, and more.
6. Treasure beneath the prison walls

More than a decade ago, an incredible relic of Christian archeology was discovered beneath an Israeli prison. This prison happened to be located next to the ancient ruins of Megiddo and after years of red tape, the Israeli government has finally decided to move the prison so that the site can be further explored and hopefully shared with the public in the very near future.
7. Israel to ban Juul E-cigarette marketing
If you’ve ever been to the Holy Land - and more specifically - Tel Aviv - you’ve probably noticed a lot of people still smoke cigarettes - whether it’s at the beach, at a coffee shop or walking down the street. Well the new ‘trend’ - at least in the states - is the electronic cigarette and brand - Juul. Juul is getting into a bit of hot water in Israel as it has in the states and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh is here with the latest details.

8. Israel’s blind bowler is best in the world
   61 year-old Shlomi Lazmy tragically lost his eyesight 32 years ago while serving in the i-d-f’s reserves. But this incredible Israeli vet didn’t let his blindness get in the way of a very promising athletic career. Quite the opposite, actually. In fact: for the second year in a row, Lazmy has just snagged the gold medal in the world bowling championships for the blind, making him indisputably the best blind bowler in the world.
   9. Hebrew word Of The Day: L’SACHEK B’KADORET | לְשַׂחֵק בְּכַּדוֹרֶת = TO BOWL

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "l'sachek b'kadoret" which means "to bowl"

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