I.D.F. expecting Iranian retaliation - 5/7/18

1. Israel braces for impact

Israel is bracing for deadly impact from Iranian missiles, the Defense Ministry says Tehran is preparing a military counter-attack for the airstrikes allegedly conducted by Israeli jets last month, bombings that targeted Iran’s T-Four base in Syria, and left a number of Iranian nationals dead.

2. I.D.F. expecting Iranian retaliation

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about Israel's preparation for war with Iran.
3. Hezbollah is big election winner
Yesterday was the first general election in Lebanon in nearly a decade, exit polls are now coming in and for many, and it looks like their biggest fears have been realized. Hezbollah’s political party is expected to come out on top and dominate the new Lebanese parliament for the coming term.

4. Hamas raises white flag?

Well this is a bit of a surprise. We’ve just learned that Hamas is apparently seeking a long-term ceasefire with Israel, the terror group is reportedly willing to offer big, unprecedented comprises all in exchange for Israel easing its blockade of the Gaza strip.

5. A unique plan for peace
   Meron Rapoport, Journalist & Co-Founder Of ‘A Land For All’ speaking at ILTV Studio about the unique approach to solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
6. Saving the earth; one bottle at a time
   Maya Jacobs, CEO Of Zalul speaking at ILTV Studio about the statistics of plastic produced that are being thrown out every year and about how Zalul is pushing back.
   7. Tyson invests big in Israeli lab-grown meat
   The world’s biggest meat companies are looking to take animals out of the equation and create meat that is 100 percent synthetic. That’s exactly why the largest meat processor in America, Tyson foods, has just invested big bucks in an Israeli firm that grows artificial meat all in the lab.
   8. Giro D’italia ends its time in Israel
   The last stage of the Giro D’italia cycling race has come to an end in Israel, and the event is now heading back to Europe to resume the rest of the tour. ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh is here with the details.
7. Rescuing our coral reefs

It’s important to wear sunscreen to protect your skin...but you may want to think twice about which sunscreen you're using. Israeli researchers have just discovered that certain sunscreens contain a chemical that actually harms the environment, and more specifically, our coral reefs.

10. Hebrew word Of The Day: : RIF ALMOGIM | ריף אלמוגים = CORAL REEF
    Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Rif Almogim" which means "Coral Reef"
11. The Weather Forecast

Tonight should be partly cloudy with a chance of rain-storms and a drop in temperatures. The low will be about sixty-four, or eighteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect another drop in temperatures and cloudy skies with a high of around seventy-five, or twenty four degrees Celsius.

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