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"This is not only an enormous human rights violation, but we don't think it's in the best interests of the world or of China to engage in this kind of behavior,"

Facebook said it did not yet have details of how many times the video had been posted on its platforms or how many users saw it, while Twitter referred Reuters to the Forum's statement.

The US tech giant had come under fire from China over the app, with the Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper calling the app "poisonous" and decrying what it said was Apple's complicity in helping the Hong Kong protesters.

Intelligence officials from four Western countries said that it's unclear how often the unit is mobilized, adding that it's impossible to know when and where it will strike.

Last years award was not handed out due to a protracted scandal involving allegations of sexual abuse and financial misconduct.

The 737 NG is the third-generation 737 and version before the now grounded 737 MAX, which is not impacted by the cracking issue.

“I am concerned that the demonstrations’ organizers have branded tomorrow’s protests as 'Our Child Martyrs,'" UN humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories Jamie McGoldrick said.

In two cases, a single dose of VMT induced a long-lasting and complete remission.

For observant Jews – and few places come more observant than Jerusalem – the Shabbat and Festivals are days out of time.

The 33-year-old man from New Jersey is undergoing divorce proceedings after his wife claims he has been unsupportive of the family.

The ZOA statement said Chancellor Angela Merkel ignores “ Iranian genocidal ambitions to destroy the Jewish state of Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the authorities in Germany to “continue working with determination against antisemitism” in the country.

The news heightened fears of more antisemitic violence in a nation still scarred by the Holocaust and witnessing the rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

While some were worried extra security bring about unwanted attention, many members of the Jewish community now see it's necessary to have security up at all times

Weiss had believed America loved the Jews, only to have this vision of the nation shattered

Even after the Yom Kippur fast, some will have to wait a little longer until they can have their favorite food

Despite being given only three years to live, Numa Beron made it to the age of 12.

Most Jewish institutions in Germany's large cities have a near-permanent police guard due to occasional antisemitic attacks by both far-right activists and Islamist militants.

"Twitch has a zero-tolerance policy against hateful conduct, and any act of violence is taken extremely seriously," Twitch tweeted.

2,200 people viewed Wednesday’s shooting attack outside the synagogue in Halle, Germany

George Takei on his childhood in internment camps — and his faith in the future

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman, Steffen Seibert: "We must oppose any form of antisemitism."

The door, security system, and other precautionary measures that saved the lives of 51 Jews who were praying at the Halle Synagogue, were donated by the JAFI Security Assistance Fund.

The company plans to establish the facility south of Tel Aviv and begin operations next year.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, announcing the start of the action, said the aim was to eliminate what he called a "terror corridor" on Turkey's southern border.

Like thieves in the night US forces withdrew from their positions, without explanation, processes, discussions, or leaving behind people to monitor the area.

Iran's economy has been challenged since the establishment of the Islamic republic in the 1980s. Recent sanctions placed upon the country have exasperated the problem.

Turkey justified its action under Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, which covers an individual or collective right to self-defense against armed attack.

Turkey justified its action under Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, which covers an individual or collective right to self-defense against armed attack.

The deal included selling Iran 1,700 tanks and armored vehicles for 650 million pounds.

To roll back Kurdish gains, Turkey has already staged two major incursions into the North.

While the attacks on the Kurds are the result, it’s hard to tell exactly why all of this is happening

‘There are only so many times a population relishes the idea of going to vote’

US envoy Khalilzad meets with leaders of Islamist group in what might be resumption of stalled peace talks

Trump calls the "Beatles" – whose name he misspelled – the “worst of the worst.” The men were so named because they are alleged to be part of a UK ISIS team.

A top Syrian Kurdish official said on Thursday that Turkish attacks weaken the ability of security forces in northeast Syria to guard prisons holding Islamic State detainees.

"Our heroic commandos taking part in Operation Peace Spring are continuing to advance east of the Euphrates (river)," the Defence Ministry wrote on Twitter. "The designated targets were seized."

Vice Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman, a brother of Prince Mohammed, said in Twitter posts that he met with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

The Arab people do not wish to be governed by Islamist parties.

Iran, one of the traditional powerhouses of Asian football with a passionate fan-base, won their World Cup qualifying match against Cambodia 14-0.

The plan calls for both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to make compromises in order to enable a national unity government

The protesters set out from the Galilee and Negev in a convoy of vehicles toward Jerusalem, where they were scheduled to demonstrate outside the Prime Minister’s office and other ministries.

The star said he is making the comeback in response to Iranian authorities ordering judoka Saeid Mollaei to lose in the Judo World Championships in August to avoid facing Israeli Sagi Muki.

Israeli police entered the Gate of Mercy (Bab al-Rahma) on the Temple Mount and arrested five young men and removed wooden partitions on Thursday, according to Palestinian reports.

"This joint experiment marks a significant first step toward achieving our vision to ensure food security for generations to come, while preserving our natural resources."

During the ten-day festival, art and exhibitions are displayed across Tokyo, transforming the entire city into a museum.

Netanyahu said that the IDF is prepared – offensively and defensively – to deal with any threat, and has “overwhelming power” to do so.

The police were conducting operations focusing on criminal possession of illegal weapons by criminals and others.

Party spokeswoman says no offers from Likud to join, nor have there been any negotiations.

Thousands of soldiers and officers pass through its doors every year, training for positions in the IDF’s Military Intelligence Division.

‘I remember that it was two years after the Six Day War. I was 16 and I loved meeting new people’

A lexicon of 90 years of commitment to Israel and the Jewish people.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Sunday against the Turkish invasion of the Kurdish parts in Syria and warned against violence against the Kurdish people.

Shapiro’s new beer is called Strong Sour because of the alcoholic content – 8.5% – not because of the sourness.

Enjoy the outdoors during Sukkot

Regev was speaking following the Register of Associations' recent decision to submit a request to the Haifa district court supporting the closure of the foundation that currently runs the theater.

This month enjoy the rest of the holidays, have fun with friends and family – and don’t forget to support the fight against breast cancer

He along with second and third graders decorated the Open Sukkah which will be open to the Israeli public on October 17.

“The prime minister is the head of government, not [the head of a] transitional [one],” Chanel 13 editor Leor Landberger informed the reporter.

Don’t miss Sukkot at the President’s Residence: Thursday, October 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (entry until 3 p.m.). Admission is free.

Liberman plan: Netanyahu first, but without bloc

“We value what the German authorities do to protect and secure the safety of German Jews,” Rivlin said, “and still it is vital to act without compromise or hesitation.”

If no agreement is reached, the lease will expire on October 25, and Israeli farmers will no longer be able to work the land.

The Oscar-winning short film by another Israeli director, Guy Nattiv, also took part in the competition.

The two sides reportedly agreed on the need to assign more policemen to the Arab communities, as well as a police operation to collect illegal weapons.

The earlier decision to release Leifer, who fled to Israel in 2008 when allegations of sexual abuse against her surfaced, dismayed her alleged victims.

Our happiness on Sukkot is an expression of our reliance on the Divine good that Hashem showers upon us.

To understand the significance of Sukkot – the holiday and the habitat – we must explore the development of biblical architecture.

ONE OF the most veteran and popular restaurants in Jerusalem is Hatzot on Agrippas Street. Aptly named, it is a midnight stop-over for out-of-town entertainers.

Netanyahu did not come to the meeting, even though the party spent a massive amount on the security needed for an event with the prime minister. Reporters were banned from entering.

Here are a few highlights from events happening in and around Jerusalem during Sukkot.

"Growing up in the UK, we never experienced that; here in Israel, with Sukkot everywhere, you live the chag on the streets,” said Anna Donen from the UK.

Russian big man reflects on relationship with Israeli from national team and NBA’s Cavaliers

Louisiana guitarist Kenny Neal brings his licks to the Israeli stage.

Famed DJ Magit Cacoon spins melodic techno beats at DGTL Tel Aviv.

"With his words and his actions, President Trump has indicted himself. By obstructing justice, refusing to comply with a congressional inquiry, he's already convicted himself," he said.

The Los Angeles event is the second major presidential forum dedicated to LGBTQ issues during the Democratic nominating campaign.

In recent years, Lowey has also taken a lead in pushing back against the U.S. retreat from a two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

On the surface, things look the same, but peek a little closer and it’s all falling apart.

Great and unmatched wisdom?

Why can’t we just listen to the Kurds?

It was that kind of evening.

But the goal is not to target Americans of Iranian descent .

Perhaps some competition in the realm of Jewish law would do the Rabbinate some good.

At the end of September, the population of al-Hol encampment stood at just under 70,000. Living conditions are appalling.

The system is stuck. Let’s not go into an endless cycle of expensive, wearying elections, expecting better results without any potentially effective changes.

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) announced that its upcoming National Conference, set to commence on November 1, will be held on the University of Minnesota Campus in Minneapolis.

I fantasized about combining all three of these far-out customs into one dramatic motion – taking a chicken, beating it over a chair and then throwing it into the river

‘The knock on the door was different from every knock before it. I’ll never forget it’

“[They] didn’t help us in the Second World War, they didn’t help us with Normandy…” they fought “for their land,” Trump said when asked about his decision to stab the Kurds in the back.

The elephant is both inside and outside the sukkah. Which is similar to living with grief: You’re part of the world but at the same time, you’re not fully in it.

The killer, since identified as 27-year-old Stephan Balliet, is a white, right-wing extremist/neo-Nazi, not one of the flood of Muslim migrants German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed.

Among the stories I remain proudest of was an investigation into the state of the country’s rivers – warning of the dangerous levels of pollution.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

While our politicians may be painting this as too great an impasse to resolve the answer, it is actually quite simple.

Then he poked fun at me. “You look like one of those liberals who does not want Bibi to continue, so you must have voted for his opponent.”

A recent Claims Conference survey found significant lack of Holocaust knowledge in the US, especially among millennials.

We will not retract our previous conclusion that KAN is a burden on the Israeli taxpayer and should be closed. But we do note that currently, it is much more balanced.

Two years ago, a government-funded trip for football stars was botched due to a government ministry claiming credit for organization and funding.

What is missing from the report belongs to two categories. The first is issues which are de facto taboo in a report of the UN. The second concerns subjects which could and should have been mentioned.

This has all set the stage for a historic year in terms of growing Jewish life in the Gulf.

There appear to be a number of steps in the OECD proposals. The amounts and percentages remain to be determined as does implementation and enforcement.

Open Sesame is a head tracking app, that uses the front-facing camera to allow the user to control an on-screen mouse cursor using their head movements.

It goes without saying that I am not against making money.

This isn’t some kind of hassidic tale about a miracle – there was a clear, material reason the synagogue was left unscathed, and that is because it was protected.