‘Holy Fire’ ceremony in Jerusalem, Deadly chemical attack reported in Syria - 04/08/18

1. Palestinian stabbing attack thwarted
   A Palestinian man has been shot after allegedly attempting to stab an Israeli man with a screwdriver in a gas station, the suspect is currently in critical condition in the hospital and no Israelis have been reported injured.
   2. Nine dead in renewed ‘march of return’ clashes
   Hamas claims the skirmishes merely represent the second planned weekend of a “peaceful sit-in” but tens of thousands of Palestinians have attempted to breach the security fence burning tires, hurling Molotov cocktails, and even waving Nazi symbols at the scene.
2. Israel eyes Uganda for forced deportations
   Following last week’s shocking reversal on the fate of Israel’s Asylum Seekers from Africa, the government now plans to resume deportations to another, unnamed country in Africa.
3. Deadly chemical attack reported in Syria
   Dr. Nir Boms, Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center at T.A.U. speaking at ILTV Studio about what the response should be after the video of victims of an apparent Syrian chemical attack went viral.
4. Independence Day formalities divide government
   A minor crisis is brewing behind closed doors in the Knesset, and it’s not over any upcoming votes or controversial legislation, instead, it’s over the upcoming ceremonies for Israel’s seventieth birthday next week.
   6. Omri Casspi gets the boot
   Israel’s beloved pro-baller Omri Casspi has just been officially booted from the N.B.A.’s Golden State Warriors, this comes less than one week before the N.B.A. playoffs kick off.
5. ‘Holy Fire’ ceremony in Jerusalem
   Today is Orthodox Easter, one of the holiest day of the year for Orthodox Christians all over the world, tens of thousands of pilgrims have just gathered in Jerusalem’s church of Holy Sepulchre to fulfill a sacred ritual that’s over a thousand years old.
   8. Put all your eggs in one basket
   Robert Priscu, C.R.O. At Zemingo speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli company that created a platform to keep your company more connected than ever.
   9. Kite-Pride creates jobs for sex industry-victims
   Fashion will take on a whole new meaning for you once you hear about this, an Israeli fashion business called Kite-Pride is supporting victims of sex trafficking by employing and preparing them to re-enter the work-force, these survivors are creating fashionable products made out of a very unique material
6. U.N. awards Israeli N.G.O for saving 4400 kids
   One in every 100 children born around the world suffers from congenital heart disease, but the Israeli non-profit “Save A Child’s Heart’ is on a mission to save these children, and they’ve just won major award from the United Nations, for saving the lives of more than 44 hundred children across the planet.
   11. Hebrew word Of The Day: : MEVA’ES | מבאס = BUMMED

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Meva'es" which means "bummed"

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