- Natalie Portman snubs ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize
Israeli-American Actress Natalie Portman was selected to win the one-million dollar Genesis Award, the equivalent of a “Jewish Nobel” in Israel and was supposed to come to Israel to accept the prize, but Portman says she won’t come because she refuses to be seen as endorsing Israel’s government.
- Natalie Portman snubs ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize
Yariv Oppenheimer, Board Member & Former Director Of Peace Now and Akiva Bigman, Investigative Journalist With Israel Hayom speaking at ILTV Studio about the Actress Natalie Portman and diaspora Jewry.
- Hamas rocket expert killed in Malaysia
A Palestinian man now confirmed as a top Hamas engineer has just been killed in a drive-by shooting in Malaysia. The man’s name is Fadi Mohammad Al-Batsh, and he had reportedly just published a major new advancement on drone technology before he was killed. - Palestinian teen killed in Gaza border clashes
The past forty-eight hours marked the fourth consecutive weekend of clashes between Palestinians and isRaeli forces along the Gaza border. Though Hamas claims these protests are merely a “peaceful sit-in”, Israel says they are just a smokescreen for terror and border infiltration. - U.S. report drops “occupied” from the lingo
A recent U.S. State Department report on human rights has for the first time in nearly thirty years stopped referring to the Palestinian territories as “occupied” by Israeli military forces. - Kippa ‘experiment’ reveals Anti-Semitism in Berlin
Disturbing accounts of rising Anti-Semitism have been plaguing Germany for quite some time now. One such story was captured on tape a short time ago in a so-called “kippa experiment” that quickly erupted into violence. - If you can screenshot it, you can find it
Jonathan Caras, Screenshop CTO & Co-Founder speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli App that is powered by massive product database and brand partnerships.
8. Israel’s population nears 9 million
On the Eve of Israel’s 70th birthday, the central bureau of statistics revealed the country’s current population and in 2018, Israel so far is made up of 8.86 million people, 10 times more citizens than the country had in May 1948 when Israel officially became a state.
9. Drone show lights up the sky for Israel’s B-Day
In honor of Israel’s 70th birthday and in celebration of its Independence, the CEO of Intel, along with 300 of his shooting star drones, attended the celebrations held in Jerusalem, putting together his own little present to help commemorate the event. - Israeli President takes over Waze
The Israeli navigation App Waze has already become a staple of most drivers’ lives but this week there is even more of a reason to use it than ever. To celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday, Waze will be offering Presidential directions, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will be voicing the directions for an entire week.
11. Hebrew word Of The Day: : LENATZNETZ | לְנַצְנֵץ = TO SPARKLE
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Lenatznetz" which means "To Sparkle"
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