IDF prepares for fresh violence along Gaza border - 6/5/18

1. Shin Bet reports thwarted assassination plot

Israeli forces have just revealed the arrest of an East Jerusalem man who was allegedly planning to assassinate the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat earlier this year.

2. Israeli P.M. meets with German chancellor Merkel

The Israeli Prime Minister has officially met with German chancellor Angela Merkel, all as part of his bid to push European countries away from the Iranian Nuclear Deal, Merkel has publicly agreed with the Israeli leader that Iran is a threat to Israeli security and that Iranian troops must be removed from Syria and away from Israel’s border.

3. Israeli students learn about Iran
   As Iran becomes more and more of a threat to Israel, Israeli intelligence programs are focusing their attention on the next generation of Farsi-speaking spy. One Israeli school has been tapped to provide potential recruits, with a very unique program that trains high schoolers to specialize in Persian language and culture, under a former state security officer.
   4. Israeli P.M. meets E.U. leaders to discuss Iran
   Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the latest developments with Iran and weighing the politically realistic responses against military actions.
   5. IDF prepares for fresh violence along Gaza border
   IDF troops are preparing for renewed violence along the Gaza border as Palestinians across the West Bank and Gaza mark the anniversary of the six day war or the ‘Nakba.’ ILTV’S Aaron Poris has the latest updates.
4. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat comes to Tel Aviv
   Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially after the U.S. recognized the Holy City as Israel's capital and moved the Embassy from Tel Aviv.
5. Archaeologists say mole-rats can uncover history
   Israeli archaeologists are proposing an incredible new idea to harness Middle East blind mole-rats for massive archaeological digs. This may sound very confusing, but these fuzzy little guys are basically the best excavators a research team could ask for.
6. Israeli singer Shiri Maimon heads to Broadway

Israeli singer Shiri Maimon is heading to Broadway this fall which means it is definitely time to hit the box office. As if it isn’t exciting enough that Shiri will be making a debut on the biggest stage there is, she’s also going to be starring in perhaps one of the biggest hit shows of all time and one of my favorites, the Tony Award winning Musical Chicago.
9. New Maroon 5 music video features Gal Gadot
Israelis are going crazy over a new music video by Maroon 5 because none other than Israeli wonder woman Gal Gadot is featuring in it. The song called girls like you features a slew of female celebrities from tons of different backgrounds, including Gadot, Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman and Jewish Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman.

10. Hebrew word Of The Day: CHOOM ARMONI | חום ערמוני = MAROON

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Choom Armoni" which means "Maroon"

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