McConnell Challenges Obama On Iran Deal
Backed by Israel, congressional Republicans forcefully challenged President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran on Wednesday as the White House dispatched a Cabinet-level lobbying team to build support for the agreement to ease sanctions in exchange for concessions on the Islamic nation's nuclear program.
"No serious person truly believes" that the United States faces a choice between implementing the agreement and going to war with Iran, said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., ...
Jerusalem Housing Shortage: You Can Rent Anything
The housing shortage in Israel is felt by everyone looking for an affordable apartment to rent and during the summer months, many Israelis move for one reason or another. The situation in Jerusalem is more difficult than many other areas, so much so landlords are aware it is a renters market, permitting them to ask for high rent and at times, even giving a less than desirable apartment.
In one case, in the Nachlaot neighborhood near Shuk Machane Yehuda, the landlord includes the fact the ...
Walkout At 2 NYC Airports Called Off After Deal Reached
A walkout among some baggage handlers, security guards and other workers at New York's two major airports has been averted after the subcontractor they work for reached a deal with the union that seeks to represent them.
Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union said Wednesday that contractor Aviation Safeguards has agreed to be neutral regarding union representation for its employees at John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports.
Aviation Safeguard's parent company, Herndon, ...
Multiple Planes Report Being Hit By Green Laser Beam Over NY, NJ
The FAA is investigating after four pilots reported laser strikes over New York and New Jersey Tuesday night.
The incidents happened between 9:25 p.m. and 12:10 a.m. Wednesday.
American 1976 reported being illuminated by a laser around 9:25 p.m. when it was flying at 3,000 feet about 20 miles south of Newark Liberty International Airport, the FAA said.
About 20 minutes later, Shuttle America 3482 was heading to Newark when it was hit with a green laser beam about seven miles west of ...
Anti-Iran Rally Expected To Draw Thousands In Times Square
Thousands of people are expected in New York’s Times Square on Wednesday evening to protest a “bad deal” with Iran, and to urge Congress to vote down the new nuclear accord.
The “Stop Iran Rally” will take place between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue.
Prominent international experts from military, government, academic and media backgrounds will be addressing the crowd. Featured speakers include Caroline Glick (Jerusalem Post Columnist), Alan Dershowitz ...
Terrorist Shot Dead in the Jenin District After Attacking IDF Soldiers
A terrorist hurled a makeshift explosive device at a border police force operating near Kfar Burkin in the Jenin district during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, 6 Menachem Av.
B’chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or injuries reported among security forces. The PA (Palestinian Authority) media reports the terrorist, who was hit by border police gunfire, died of his injuries on Wednesday. The dead terrorist was a 20-year-old resident of Burkin.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
Queens: NYPD Seek Driver Who Allegedly Hit, Killed Jewish Jeweler On Purpose
Police are looking for a driver who they say hit and killed a well-known jeweler on purpose.
Forty-year-old Aron Aranbayev, whose clients included hip hop and sports figures, was hit Sunday night by a dark-colored Dodge Magnum on 71st Avenue in Forest Hills. He died the next day of head injuries.
Aranbayev worked at a Manhattan jewelry store, which was closed Tuesday for his funeral.
"He's given me my first break on this block, so yes, I want to go to his funeral," said one person who ...
Beit Shemesh Matnas Segregation Between Chareidim And Dati Leumi?
According to information from parents who brought children for activities in the Beit Shemesh matnas (community center), they are having difficulty understanding why efforts are underway to separate between chareidim and dati leumi residents since everyone is religious.
According to a Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) report by Oriyah Elyakim on Wednesday morning 6 Menachem Av, there is separation at the matnas between the chareidi and dati leumi communities.
The report states the screening is ...
Iranian Official Confirms That Held US Citizens Were Discussed During Nuclear Talks In Vienna
Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday that Iranian diplomats discussed the case of Americans still held captive by Tehran. The issue was raised on the sidelines of negotiations in Vienna earlier this month that led to the landmark deal on curbing Iran's nuclear program.
Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had said that U.S. officials raised the issue of captive Americans with Iran every day during the recent nuclear talks, but did not make it part of the negotiations ...
Minister Gamliel Visits the Ma'aras HaMachpelah
Minister of Senior Citizens Affairs (Likud) Gila Gamliel visited Hebron and Kiryat Arba this week, addressing how it is very difficult for senior citizens to visit the Ma’aras HaMachpelah. Gamliel met with Council Head Malachi Levinger, explaining to him that she is moving ahead with projects to benefit senior citizens. Leading the list she explained is a program to subsidize visits to areas around Israel for senior citizens.
Marking the first yahrzeit of IDF Major Binayahu Sarel HY”D, a ...
Assemblyman Hikind Thanks Con Edison For Restoring Power To 47th Street
Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) thanked Con Edison for working overtime to restore electricity to hundreds of residents on 47th Street in Brooklyn who were without power for several days. Assemblyman Hikind intervened personally with Con Edison to expedite the repairs, which affected over 300 homes, including a senior center. Temperatures in New York reached over 90 degrees this week, making quick repairs a necessity.
“The weather was so extreme, it was deplorable to even be ...
IAF Shows Indifference to Tish B'Av as Course Completion Ceremony Will Not be Reschedule
Despite requests from soldiers and a squadron commander of the rank of lt.-colonel, the air force will be holding a course completion ceremony on Tisha B’Av as scheduled, Kol Berama Radio reported on Tuesday, 5 Menachem Av.
The event occurs once annually, a three-hour program that is a significant event for the soldiers involved, who are expected to participate in full dress uniform. The air force officials responsible for scheduling the event do not seem interested in rescheduling after ...
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