Palestinians express outrage over U.S. decision - 2/25/18

1. U.S. to move Embassy to Jerusalem in May
   The US State Department has just announced that it will be moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem starting as early as May of 2018.
   2. Palestinians express outrage over U.S. decision

Israel may be excited that the United States is planning to move its Embassy to Jerusalem on Israeli Independence Day, but the Palestinians are expressing anger over the entire affair.

3. U.S. reviews Jared Kushner’s security clearance
   Kushner has been tapped to pave the way for peace negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, but it looks like he’s a bit behind with all of the paperwork.
4. Thousands of Israelis protest deportations

Over 20 thousand people gathered in Tel Aviv last night to protest the Israeli government’s plan to deport almost 40 thousand African Asylum Seekers beginning in march.

5. Israel divided over African Asylum Seekers

Uri Zaki, President of the Meretz Governing Assembly and Akiva Bigman, Investigative Journalist with Israel Hayom speaking at ILTV Studio about the two different perspectives on the Israeli government’s plan to deport African Asylum Seekers.
6. Poland delays “Holocaust Law”
Poland is caving into Israeli pressure; the Polish government has just announced that it will delay the implementation of its controversial “Holocaust Law.”
7. Qatar funneling money to impoverished Gazans

Qatar is claiming to help Israel avoid another war in the Gaza Strip, by funneling relief money to impoverished Palestinians in the coastal enclave.
8. Exploring Israeli Art

Shuki Kook, Owner Of Studio Shuki Kook speaking at ILTV Studio about the new exhibition that opens up in Tel Aviv that explores politics and Israeli society.
9. Israeli organization donates special wheelchairs

Israel is donating 50 lightweight, low-cost wheelchairs to help five to nine-year old in need in South Africa.

10. Spotify music service is coming to Israel

After years of back and forth negotiations - it looks like the Swedish music company Spotify may be finally making its way to the Holy Land.

11. Gal Gadot to present Oscar
    It looks like everyone’s favorite Wonder Woman is taking center stage yet again, the Israeli Star Gal Gadot will be presenting at Oscar at the 2018 Academy Awards.
    12. Hebrew word Of The Day: MACHLOKET | מחלוקת = DISPUTE / DISCORD
    Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "Machloket" which means "Discord"
12. The Weather Forecast

Tonight is set to be cloudy and with a drop in temperatures to a low of about fifty-five, or thirteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow the skies should clear up a little, but the temperatures are expected to remain the same. The high should be about seventy, or twenty-one degrees Celsius.

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