New York Times | With Mirth and a Mensch, Israel Upsets South Korea in WBC New York Times But miracle of miracles, Israel won its tournament debut on Monday by beating South Korea, 2-1, in a game filled with walks, strikeouts and a combined 23 men left on base. After scoring on a bases-loaded walk in the second inning, Israel struggled to ... World Baseball Classic 2017: Israel-Chinese Taipei start time, live stream, TV, odds, prediction Israel stuns South Korea with upset win to open 2017 World Baseball Classic Moscot gets up early to root for Israel in Classic |
CNN | Israel makes it official: Cannabis is not a crime CNN Israel's Cabinet decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana, at its weekly meeting on Sunday in a move hailed by politicians from across the spectrum. Under the new policy, first-time offenders caught using marijuana in public will ... Israel decriminalises marijuana to emphasise 'treatment instead of criminal enforcement' Israel Officially Decriminalizes Marijuana Use Israel decriminalises marijuana with users only charged with an offence if they are caught smoking four times |
New York Post | US warns Israel that annexing West Bank would trigger 'crisis' New York Post JERUSALEM — Israel's defense minister said Monday the US has notified Israel that imposing Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank would lead to an “immediate crisis” with the Trump administration. “We received a direct message — not an indirect ... US warning to Israel signals new backpedaling by Trump Liberman: Israeli annexation of West Bank will cause 'immediate crisis' with US Israeli Minister: Trump Administration Warned of 'Immediate Crisis' If West Bank Annexed |
Jewish Telegraphic Agency | Israel passes law barring entry for supporters of boycott of Jewish state The Guardian “A visa will not be granted nor a residence permit of any kind to any person who is not an Israeli citizen or permanent resident if he, or the organisation or body in which he is active, has knowingly issued a public call to boycott the state of Israel ... Knesset bans entry to foreigners calling for boycotts of Israel David Friedman unfit to be ambassador to Israel In Israel, Lauding and Lamenting the Era of Trump - The New York ... |
New York Times | Cuomo, in Whirlwind Tour of Jerusalem, Shows Support for Israel New York Times Andrew M. Cuomo's breakneck 15-hour trip to Israel was an odd mash-up of showing emotional support — reassuring the Jewish population in the aftermath of a rash of anti-Semitic threats and acts of vandalism across New York State and nationwide — and ... Cuomo launches NY-Israel economic commission Governor Cuomo Visits Israel Cuomo to meet with Netanyahu during visit to Israel |
NBCNews.com | Israel Gives Green Light to Decriminalizing Marijuana Use NBCNews.com Selling and growing marijuana would remain criminal offences in Israel. "Israel cannot shut its eyes to the changes being made across the world in respect to marijuana consumption and its effects," Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said in a statement. Israeli Cabinet Makes Move to Decriminalize Recreational Marijuana Use Netanyahu: Iran responsible for more than 80% of Israel's security concerns Israel moves towards decriminalizing marijuana |
Media: Israel OK's bill banning foreign boycott activists News & Observer Israeli media outlets reported Monday that parliament has approved a bill prohibiting entry to foreign activists calling for a boycott against the country. The newspaper Haaretz said the ban applies to any activist "who knowingly issues a public call ... |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Sharansky says both Israel and Diaspora can be strong Jerusalem Post Israel News Dozens of senior representatives of over thirty countries gathered in Jerusalem to attend the event. Hosted by the Jewish Agency for Israel in partnership with the Knesset and the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the seminar is designed to share Israeli ... |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Switzerland funds NGOs that call for Israel's destruction Jerusalem Post Israel News Other organizations mentioned by the report as recipients of Swiss funding include the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR), which routinely calls for the arrest of Israeli politicians and compares Israel with the former apartheid regime in South ... |
BBC News | Israel Arafat street sign dropped after Netanyahu anger BBC News An Israeli Arab town has dropped the name of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from one of its streets after Israel's prime minister objected. The village of Jatt, in the north of the country, removed the sign, officials said. On Saturday ... MK Odeh: 'Peace is impossible without Israeli-Arab input' Israel's PM Netanyahu enraged over street named after late Palestinian leader Arafat Arab Town in Israel Removes 'Arafat' Street Signs Under Government Order |