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Part II: Government subverts democracy with its illegal firing of Shin Bet Chief.In this podcast episode, I speak with Amir Tibon, diplomatic correspondent with Ha'aretz newspaper, author, and member of kibbutz Nahal Oz. A survivor of October 7, Amir and his family were rescued that day by his father, retired IDF General Noam Tibon. In his superb book, Gates of Gaza, Amir tells the story of that surreal day, weaving in historical context so that readers develop a much deeper understanding of the colossal failure of October 7. In this podcast he is the yin to Simcha Rothman's yang, explaining how the opposition to the government sees the firing of Ronen Bar and the extreme consequences for Israeli democracy should any ruling by the Israeli Supreme Court not be followed, as threatened by some government members. Both Rothman and Tibon very powerfully articulate their perspective and lay out for you, the listener, this epic conflict roiling Israeli society today.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Part I: Can the government fire the head of Shin Bet? You bet! Says Simcha RothmanApologies for the gap in podcast posts, but this coming week your cup will runneth over. Lots of great stuff coming your way. And we begin with this fiery discussion with Religious Zionist MK Simcha Rothman. I spoke to him on Sunday, April 6, just after the government had fired Shin Bet Head Ronen Bar and two days before the appeal of his firing was being heard in the Israeli Supreme Court. Rothman sees this latest clash as yet another manifestation of the leftist deep state undermining the will of the people, as expressed by the democratically elected government. Any criticism of the termination of Ronen Bar is manufactured and disingenuous rage, in his view. Listen and decide. We get into the weeds on the recent revival of judicial reform efforts and the dramatic fallout from the firing of Ronen Bar and also discuss his position regarding the renewed fighting in Gaza and the issue of negotiating for the return of the hostages languishing in Hamas hell. Simcha is fascinating and a very influential political player in Israel. It is important to listen carefully. In a few hours we will post the second part of this podcast—in which I discuss the same issues with Amir Tibon, a writer and journalist who sees things very differently from Simcha Rothman. I thought it important to present both sides. I'd love to hear your feedback.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

The United States has told Israel it may withhold some military assistance unless the provision of aid into Gaza is improved within 30 days. The demand was made in a letter sent to Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday. We get the reaction of Simcha Rothman - a member of the Religious Zionist party in Israel's ruling coalition - and the former US ambassador to Israel, Thomas Nides.On the eve of an assisted dying bill being introduced in parliament, we speak to the Archbishop of Canterbury. And as Thomas Tuchel is named as Gareth Southgate's successor, we ask if a German manager can end the decades of hurt for England.

The whole gang is finally back stateside and even in the same time zone, but somehow John and Lucretia found themselves being stalked by Kamala Harris on Friday. First  the Veep extraordinaire turned up near Lucretia's border town to talk tough on immigration, and then decamped to the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, right across the street from the University Club, where John happened to be styling at the same time.At least she had a better trip than Ukraine's Zelensky. Or Israel's Simcha Rothman at Berkeley, whose cancelation by an anti-Semitic mob John recounts even as he blames Steve, who managed to miss the excitement.The bartenders also review the appalling case of Penn's punishment of Amy Wax, and connect it to the obvious cheating elite universities are doing with their admissions in the aftermath of the Harvard case. The point: the toxic DEI ideology may be on the defensive right now, but it is not going quietly into the night.Finally, Steve notes some curious and hopeful survey data about the election, along with some tips for what to watch for in the early voting states. Cheers!

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Knesset reporter Sam Sokol joins host Jessica Steinberg on today's episode. Sokol reviews the Knesset on Monday, as hostage brother Danny Elgarat was thrown out of a committee meeting by committee chair Simcha Rothman after a disagreement with the brother of another hostage about the hostage deal under discussion.  Sokol discusses the comments and images that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich offered as he voiced his disapproval for the hostage deal, and his underlying threat to bolt the coalition if the government agrees to the deal, along with other Knesset members' recent remarks that this government may not last much longer. Smotrich's ultra-right ally, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, then threatened ultra-Orthodox party Shas that he would not support their narrowed bill for community rabbis, calling Shas "a lapdog of the left," while Shas Knesset member Aryeh Deri retorted, by calling Ben Gvir "an inflated balloon." Sokol also mentions the statement made by Knesset member Gideon Sa'ar hinting that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is considering a return to politics. Steinberg talks about some recent projects for hostage families, the bereaved and survivors, including free tattoos for about 120 Israelis, and a hostage family project called "Week of Goodness." For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: ‘Shame!': Knesset ushers drag brother of hostage out of meeting for interrupting Some in coalition threaten its demise as Ben Gvir blocks key Shas bill, slams PM and Deri Holding a Sinwar victory pic, Smotrich pans hostage deal; Lapid to PM: We'll back it Gideon Sa'ar says former PM Bennett planning a return to politics Beauty through the pain: Survivors of October 7 inked by visiting tattoo artists Parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin launch ‘Week of Goodness' Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves.  IMAGE: Hostage mothers, activists and Knesset members protest at the Knesset, marking nine months of their captivity, on July 8, 2024. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where faith meets journalism, we bring you the latest news and pray for those affected. Segment One: "Supreme Court Ruling on Mifepristone" Dr. Chaps breaks down the recent 9-0 Supreme Court decision in favor of human pesticide mifepristone. We'll dive into what this means for life issues, why the court didn't intervene further, and provide a Christian perspective on this crucial topic. Segment Two: "Exclusive Report from Israel with MK Simcha Rothman" Dr. Anthony Harper joins forces with MK Simcha Rothman in Israel to bring you an exclusive report on various topics. From politics to humanitarian crises, we'll cover it all while lifting up those involved in prayer. Join us for insightful reporting and heartfelt prayers at PIJN News, where faith meets journalism. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2024, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

If you follow news out of Israel these days—and who doesn’t?—you may have caught the story early this week that Israel’s Supreme Court issued a ruling that the government may not exempt the haredim (Israel’s ultra-orthodox community) from military service. The ruling went further, though, than just ending an exemption from service: the court ruled […]

If you follow news out of Israel these days—and who doesn't?—you may have caught the story early this week that Israel's Supreme Court issued a ruling that the government may not exempt the haredim (Israel's ultra-orthodox community) from military service. The ruling went further, though, than just ending an exemption from service: the court ruled that government funding must be cut off from any yeshivas (schools) that do not comply with the ruling.Aside from the legal reasoning behind this ruling is the larger question of the continuing arrogation of power by Israel's high court. Last month John Yoo and Steve Hayward, overseas for a conference on international law, sat with with Simcha Rothman, a senior member of the Knesset who, as chair of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, has been deeply involved with proposals to reform and rein in the runaway judiciary. This controversy was roiling Israeli politics last year until the events of October 7 put it on the back burner, but we think Americans will be surprised to learn more about the peculiar circumstances of Israeli's judiciary. If you think America's judiciary can be activist and unaccountable, just wait till you hear from Simcha.Toward the end we also move on to a general discussion of the Gaza War.

On today's program: Simcha Rothman, member of the Israeli Knesset, shares the latest from Israel's war against Hamas. Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, reacts to reports of the Biden administration's plan to

Terrorists in the Middle East do not despise America only because the U.S. supports Israel, but because America is a Western society, according to Simcha Rothman, a member of the Knesset, Israel's parliament.“But people that attack us, they are after the U.S. just the same,” Rothman says. “The chant in Iran—‘Death to America, Death to Israel'—it's not a typo that America comes first,” Rothman asserts, adding that terrorists in the Middle East view Israel “as part of Western society that is stuck in the middle of the Middle East.” Because Western ideals threaten the radical ideology Islamic terrorists hold, this makes Israel, and America, an enemy, according to the Knesset member. Within the Knesset, Rothman serves as the chairman of the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee and as a co-chairman of the “Land of Israel” caucus. Rothman joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss what is driving the anti-Israel protests on America's college campuses, where the hostage negotiations stand between Israel and Hamas, and how Israel should navigate the ongoing war with Hamas to ensure there is not another Oct. 7-style attack. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terrorists in the Middle East do not despise America only because the U.S. supports Israel, but because America is a Western society, according to Simcha Rothman, a member of the Knesset, Israel's parliament.   “But people that attack us, they are after the U.S. just the same,” Rothman says. “The chant in Iran—‘Death to America, Death to […]

On today's program: Mike Lawler, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of New York, reacts to the demonstrations on U.S. college campuses and discusses the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Dr. Jennifer Bauwens, FRC's Director of the Center for Family

One year ago, Simcha Rothman was a household name in Israel and beyond. As Chair of the Knesset Committee on Constitutional, Law and Justice Issues, Rothman was the man in a scorching hot seat, taking the lead in shepherding through the legislature the controversial judicial reform package. Working closely with Minister of Justice, Yariv levin, Rothman bore the brunt of public anger and became a convenient target for political mudslinging. For much of 2023 Israel was roiled by unprecedent civil disobedience and dissent set off by the judicial reform legislative package. And then, October 7th happened. Since then Rothman has largely been out of the public eye but still very active in dealing with the unprecedented legal challenges posed by the horrors of that day and the challenges with respect to how Israel will manage various legal issues going forward. We discuss the new world in which we all find ourselves and we also manage to squeeze in a few minutes of discussion of the judicial reform moment. That issue will surely resurface and I, for one, expect Simcha Rothman to be front and center, yet again. Rothman and I don't exactly see eye to eye on many issues but – as I have always said – State of Tel Aviv aspires to be a platform where respectful discussion and debate are facilitated. And I am grateful to Simcha Rothman for being game. Many other politicians and officials are not prepared to discuss and that is the real threat to democracy – when we lose the ability to speak to one another.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

WMAL CPAC GUESTS: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW  - MATTHEW FARACI - founder of The Solomon Project and SIMCHA ROTHMAN - Member of the Knesset ABOUT FARACI: Matthew Faraci founded The Solomon Project, a campaign advocating for G-d's people, their land, and their Biblical heritage. He empowers freedom-driven organizations through his public affairs firm, Gideon300. Faraci's groundbreaking work in entertainment is also well known, from his work on blockbuster movies like SOUND OF FREEDOM to hit TV shows like The Tuttle Twins and The Chosen. SIMCHA ROTHMAN - Member of the Knesset MK Simcha D. Rothman, a key figure in Israeli politics, serves as the Chair of the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee and as a Co-Chair of the "Land of Israel" caucus. Before his Knesset tenure, he founded The Movement for Governability and Democracy (Meshilut), advocating against judicial activism and for a balanced separation of powers. Rothman is also a notable author, with works like "Supreme Rulers, How Israel Became a Legalocracy" and "Why Should the People Elect the Judges," highlighting his stance on judicial reform in Israel. His academic credentials include an L.L.M. from a joint program between Northwestern University and Tel Aviv University, and an L.L.B. from Bar Ilan University. Additionally, Rothman has a background in religious studies and served in the Israel Defense Forces, underscoring his multifaceted engagement with Israeli society and governance. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, February 23, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas Academy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Sackur speaks to far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, whose Religious Zionism party is in Prime Minister Netanyahu's ruling coalition. He and his party colleagues seem ready for a new era of long-term violent confrontation, not just in Gaza, but in the West Bank too. Is his mindset and strategic vision in the best interests of Israel's future?

The situation in Gaza unfolds as Israel announces its deep incursion into Gaza City to eradicate Hamas. Israeli forces strategically advance with tanks and military engineers, aiming to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and capture its leader in a fortified bunker. Beneath the city's surface, secret tunnels house weapons and militants. The Israeli government's long-term plans for Gaza remain uncertain, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting indefinite security responsibility. Simcha Rothman emphasizes Israeli control, while the White House opposes reoccupation. The region's complex history, marked by Israeli withdrawal in 2005 and Hamas takeover, underscores the high stakes of the ongoing conflict.

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploration into one key issue shaping Israel and the Jewish world — right now. This week, the Knesset's Constitution Committee restarted deliberations over pieces of judicial overhaul legislation after compromise talks in the President's residence broke down. 75 years after its foundation, Israel's rules of procedural governance are still unclear, and clearly hot-button issues as the country heads into a 26th week of judicial overhaul protests. But from the first announcement of the judicial overhaul in January, our guest this week, Prof. Yedidia Stern got to work: In cooperation with other former heads of law schools and under the aegis of President Isaac Herzog, they came up with a first compromise solution — which was turned down. Today, he's bring to the podcast a partial solution, what is called a thin constitution. Stern, who is now the head of the Jewish People Policy Institute, talks about the procedural constitution as well as earlier attempts in Israeli history to write a constitution and why they didn't work out. But when, several months ago Stern brought the first potential judicial overhaul solutions to Justice Minister Yariv Levin, he didn't receive the welcome he'd been expecting. "I formed a group of 10 law professors, trying to figure out a professional solution to this situation and we met with Simcha Rothman, and we met also with [Justice Minister] Yariv Levin. So when Yariv Levin, first meeting, entered the room, he gave us a big smile... he looked at me, pointed with his finger and told me, 'The whole thing is because of you, Prof. Stern.'" Find out how Levin's former teacher was an impetus for his judicial overhaul work today as we ask Prof. Yedidia Stern, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on iTunes, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, PlayerFM or wherever you get your podcasts.  IMAGE: JPPI head Prof. Yedidia Stern, a leading Israeli legal scholar. (Courtesy JPPI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israeli Left goes Antifa, Professor Alan Dershowitz calls out the Israeli left, Simcha Rothman attacked in the US ,and demonstrations at the Prime Minister's home. What does this mean for Israel and Israeli democracy? Caroline breaks it down.

This week's guest on the Caroline Glick Show was MK Simcha Rothman from the Religious Zionism Party. Rothman is the Chairman of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee. As committee head, Rothman has been leading the effort toward reform of the judicial system together with Justice Minister Yariv Levin.They discuss Failed negotiations at the President's houseWhat is the next step to make judicial reform?Why judicial reform is necessary?What is the protest movement all about?Is the change in the Law of Return an attack on Diaspora Jewry?

In this episode, Benjamin and Yaakov Lappin sit down to discuss the latest fallout of the judicial reform underway in Israel, including the response to Simcha Rothman's proposal of a "softened" reform. They also touch upon the disquiet within Likud surrounding the reforms, the possibility of members of the opposition joining the coalition in order to prevent a constitutional crisis and the spread of unrest within the IDF as increasing numbers of reservists declare their unwillingness to serve in the event that judicial reform of the type currently under discussion takes place. They also assessed the fate of Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, and the recent terror attack in northern Israel - and much more. Learn More About Yaakov Lappin: https://www.miryaminstitute.org/lappinRead This Month's Brief: https://www.miryaminstitute.org/commentary-blog/monthly-brief-judicial-reform-terror-threats-israel-dubai-defense-partnershipFollow the work of the MirYam Institute via any and all of the links below.Subscribe to The MirYam Institute Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..Follow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxThe MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Support the show

Le jeune Israélien Or Ashkar, victime de l'attentat du 9 mars à Tel Aviv, a succombé à ses très graves blessures, la famille a décidé de permettre un don d'organes pour sauver d'autres vies humaines. Israël a décrété des mesures à l'occasion du Ramadan qui commence demain pour favoriser le calme durant la fête musulmane. Les Palestiniens pourront voyager depuis l'aéroport Ramon d'Eilat pendant le mois de Ramadan. Les résidents de la bande de Gaza auront droit également à un quota limité de visites à Jérusalem du dimanche au jeudi. Les chefs de la coalition ont décidé de faire avancer le projet de loi sur la réforme judiciaire sur la base des modifications proposées par le député Simcha Rothman. Le ministre des Finances Betzalel Smotrich d'extrême-droite, a déclaré à Paris que le peuple palestinien "n'existe pas". Un premier symposium israelien sur le traitement du cancer pour les professionnels de la santé palestiniens.

On Sunday, March 5th, Benjamin Anthony, Co-Founder of The MirYam Institute, sat down to interview Simcha Rothman in the Knesset in front of a group of 23 active officers of the U.S. Army, brought to Israel on the annual MirYam Institute Israel Strategy & Policy tour (I-SAP). MK Rothman currently serves as the Chair of the Constitution, Law & Justice Knesset  committee and is the architect of the judicial reform currently at the heart of the Israeli conversation. MK Rothman answered questions on why he was leading the effort for judicial reform, why he assigns urgency to the reform he is leading, whether or not these reforms leave Israel and members of the IDF exposed to prosecution in international legal forums, the implications of the reforms for Prime Minister Netanyahu and whether the reforms he seeks to implement are worth the massive civil unrest and demonstrations taking place throughout much of Israel in direct opposition to the changes he seeks to bring about.Following the initial long form interview, MK Rothman took questions from the officers.To learn more about The MirYam Institute I-SAP tours for cadets of the U.S. military academies and active officers of the U.S. Army, please visit www.miryaminstitute.org/isap . Follow the work of the MirYam Institute via any and all of the links below. Subscribe to The MirYam Institute Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..Follow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxThe MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Support the show

Talkline With Zev Brenner with Knesset Member Simcha Rothman of the Religious Zionist Party on his overhauling Israel's Judicial System. What does it mean for Israel? This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Stephen Sackur speaks to Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, a key architect of the Netanyahu government's controversial legal reforms aimed at radically overhauling the country's judicial system. Critics say the plans threaten Israel's democracy. This, alongside the rising violence in the occupied West Bank, raises questions about the strategic direction of Netanyahu's ultra-nationalist government. Is Israel plunging into chaos?

Joe Biden is nominally a Catholic, but the Justice Department under Merrick Garland is treating Latin Mass attendees as potential terrorists. Benny Johnson joins to talk about Biden's "Antichrist administration," as well as his recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio. Plus, if you thought judicial activism was bad in America, in Israel it is even more extreme. Charlie speaks to an Israeli lawmaker who is trying to get the judicial branch under the people's control, then reflects on the transcendent wisdom of America's own constitutional approach toward the judiciary.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Daily Briefing listeners, welcome to our second episode of What Matters Now, a new weekly podcast exploration into one key issue shaping Israel and the Jewish World — right now. In a rare moment of agreement, Israeli media from all sides of the political spectrum is closely following the proposed legislation for judicial overhauls — some of which will have their first preliminary votes early next week. And while almost everyone seems to agree that there is a need for a judicial overhaul, many ask, why so extreme and why so fast? For weeks we've reported on protests in the street, sharp rebukes from legal experts, and businessmen threatening to take their money elsewhere. The President of Israel Isaac Herzog waded in and asked legislators for a pause for reconsideration and potential compromise. But one who doesn't think the overhaul is all that radical is the Member of Knesset who wrote the bills that are being determinedly pushed through, Simcha Rothman from the Religious Zionism party. For the past decade, Rothman, a lawyer by training, has worked towards this legislation through his advocacy work at Meshilut, the Movement for Governability and Democracy. A fixture in the halls of the Knesset, Rothman has written books and lobbied for what he terms a stronger democracy -- through a rebalancing of power from the Supreme Court to the Knesset. A member of Knesset since 2021, Rothman is clearly one of the most driven lawmakers in the new coalition. As the chair of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, he is fast-tracking these first points of reform, which include judicial appointments, curbing the Supreme Court's test of reasonability, a slim override clause and severely limiting the High Court of Justice's ability to strike down Basic Laws. This week, days before a first vote on Monday for two proposals, I made my way through the labyrinth of the Knesset to speak with Rothman and hear why these reforms, and why so quickly. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on iTunes, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, PlayerFM or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: MK Simcha Rothman gives his first remarks at the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, August 3, 2021, as current Justice Minister Yariv Levin looks on. (Noam Moskovitch/Knesset Spokesman)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our second episode of What Matters Now, a new weekly podcast exploration into one key issue shaping Israel and the Jewish World — right now. In a rare moment of agreement, Israeli media from all sides of the political spectrum is closely following the proposed legislation for judicial overhauls — some of which will have their first preliminary votes early next week. And while almost everyone seems to agree that there is a need for a judicial overhaul, many ask, why so extreme and why so fast? For weeks we've reported on protests in the street, sharp rebukes from legal experts, and businessmen threatening to take their money elsewhere. The President of Israel Isaac Herzog waded in and asked legislators for a pause for reconsideration and potential compromise. But one who doesn't think the overhaul is all that radical is the Member of Knesset who wrote the bills that are being determinedly pushed through, Simcha Rothman from the Religious Zionism party. For the past decade, Rothman, a lawyer by training, has worked towards this legislation through his advocacy work at Meshilut, the Movement for Governability and Democracy. A fixture in the halls of the Knesset, Rothman has written books and lobbied for what he terms a stronger democracy -- through a rebalancing of power from the Supreme Court to the Knesset. A member of Knesset since 2021, Rothman is clearly one of the most driven lawmakers in the new coalition. As the chair of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, he is fast-tracking these first points of reform, which include judicial appointments, curbing the Supreme Court's test of reasonability, a slim override clause and severely limiting the High Court of Justice's ability to strike down Basic Laws. This week, days before a first vote on Monday for two proposals, I made my way through the labyrinth of the Knesset to speak with Rothman and hear why these reforms, and why so quickly. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on iTunes, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, PlayerFM or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: MK Simcha Rothman gives his first remarks at the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, August 3, 2021. (Noam Moskovitch/Knesset Spokesman)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2022, we convened 46 new conversations, probing some of the most interesting and consequential subjects in modern Jewish life: the war-torn Jewish community in Ukraine, the nature of modern sexual ethics, the prospects of Israeli judicial reform, how to read the book of Esther, and the passing of one of the great Jewish critics of the 20th century. In conversation with Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver, each guest brought his or her unique expertise or viewpoint to some timely issue or enduring question that stands before the Jewish people. In this episode, we present some of our favorite conversations from this year. Guests featured include the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, the Chabad writer Dovid Margolin, the Washington Post columnist Christine Emba, the British intellectual Douglas Murray, the Israeli MK and legal reformer Simcha Rothman, the rabbi Jacob J. Schacter, the journalist Matti Friedman, the professor Ronna Burger, the Christian leader Robert Nicholson, Commentary editor John Podhoretz, and the returning Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Musical selections in this podcast are drawn from the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 31a, composed by Paul Ben-Haim and performed by the ARC Ensemble.

There are major concerns facing Israel's democracy today. Some have to do with voting and Israel's system of electoral representation. Others relate to Israel's judiciary. Champions of the current configuration of the Israeli judiciary believe that its famous independence is a necessary check on the legislature, and that it exercises proper authority in checking and repealing illegitimate laws. Critics, on the other hand, assert that Israel's supreme court has no right to undo laws that were passed by democratically elected members of the Knesset. Since Israel has no constitution, they ask, on what basis can an Israeli court assert that a law is illegitimate? This debate, one of the biggest in Israeli society today, will likely be at the top of the agenda for the incoming government. This week's podcast guest, the Knesset member Simcha Rothman, is one of the most important players in that debate—he is a central architect of the effort to reform Israel's judiciary. In conversation with Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver, he explains how Israel's judiciary got stronger over time, why so many have sought to change it in recent years, and what changes he hopes to put into law. Musical selections in this podcast are drawn from the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 31a, composed by Paul Ben-Haim and performed by the ARC Ensemble.

We are also sponsored by Masa Israel, check them out at https://Masaisrael.org *** During the week of Passover in 2002, a young Israeli-Arab walked into the Matza restaurant in Haifa and blew himself up, killing 16 Israelis and wounding many more. The terrorist was the son of a Palestinian from Jenin who was married to an Israeli-Palestinian woman from Northern Israel. This week the Knesset is scheduled to vote on one of the most impactful laws legislated in recent years, a law that could breach the very concept of what it means to be an Israeli - the Citizenship bill. This law is so controversial that it threatens to dismantle the coalition. Included in the law is the fundamental question of how a non-Israeli Palestinian may become a citizen of the State of Israel. One of the versions of this law to be voted on was proposed by our guest today, Knesset member Simcha Rothman. Simcha Rothman recently joined the Knesset as part of the Religious Zionist party led by Betzalel Smotrich. He is a lawyer and the co-founder of The Movement For Governability And Democracy, an NGO which advocates for returning power from the judicial to the legislative branch. His book, “The Supreme Court Faction” depicts how judges, prosecutors and bureaucrats have stolen power from the democratically elected representatives. We are thrilled to be joined today by MK Simcha Rothman to talk about his proposal for the Citizenship law, the judicial system in Israel and much much more.

Adv. Simcha Rothman discusses the similarities and differences between Israel's governmental system and the United States. He also explains why he believes his party is the best positioned to make the necessary changes to make Israel's system more democratic and at the same time more friendly from Jews! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joshua-wander/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-wander/support

With the fourth Israeli elections in two years upon us, I spoke with Simcha Rothman, a candidate for the Religious Zionist party, about the issues that his party is focused upon. For the full deep dive interview on the Israeli justice system click here:

Deep dive with Simcha Rothman, the legal advisor and founder of Meshilut, the Israeli Movement for Governability and Democracy, about the state of Israel's justice system and the judicial reforms necessary.

My guest today is Simcha Rothman. Recently named by the Israeli financial daily "The Marker" as one of the 100 most influential people in Israel. I know Simcha from my TV days hosting the Spin Room, a debate show, and Simcha, being the attorney that he is, was a fierce and formidable rival for the folks I put up against him. He is the co-founder and legal counsellor of an NGO called Meshilut, the Movement for Governability and Democracy and he recently wrote a book called “The ruling party of Bagatz – How Israel became a legalocracy”, which is basically a tearing down of what he believes is the Israeli Supreme Court's over-interventionism.Now, I know I set out at the beginning of this podcast journey to listen to everyone and anyone between the River and the Sea, but I have to admit, this one was a challenge. Simcha is a settler, he doesn't even live in a settlement, he lives in an outpost! He's hardcore, Jewish right wing. Otherwise Occupied is not supposed to be a debate podcast, but I think at times this episode came close to that...I'll let you be the judge. Tell me what you think.Here's me and Simcha.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/otherwiseoccupied)

NY rabbi drowns in efforts to save his children  David Traub dove into the water to save the kids – but he couldn't swim #DAVIDTRAUB #DROWNING _______________________________________ Trump accuses democrat-voting Jews of ‘disloyalty'  American Jewish leaders slam the president's ‘divisive and racist' remarks #TRUMP  #DEMOCRATS _______________________________________ 3.Interview Panel: Trump accuses democrat-voting Jews of ‘disloyalty'  American Jewish  leaders claim the accusations are divisive and racist. Dr. Martin Sherman, founder & executive director of the IISS , Adv. Simcha Rothman, legal advisor for Meshilut, Dr Elana Sztokman, Vice chair for media and policy for Democrats Abroad Israel and Adv. Sheldon Schorer, former chairman of the Democratic Party in Israel, are here in the ILTV studio to weigh in. #MARTINSHERMAN #SIMCHAROTHMAN #ELANASZTOKMAN #SHELDONSCHORER _______________________________________ AG will oppose immunity in PM'S corruption cases  Two key suspects in Bezeq probe (case 4000) sit for pre-indictment hearings #BEZEQ #HEARING _______________________________________ Israel may probe Israelis from Cyprus rape case  Suspects were released; but maybe charged for breaking Israeli ‘revenge-porn' laws #CYPRUS #RAPEINVESTIGATION _______________________________________ New HBO series revisits 2014 murders  “Our Boys” focuses on the events leading up to ‘operation protective edge' #HBO #OURBOYS _______________________________________ The future of education Dr. Eli Vinokur, head of the Dept. of informal education at the Gordon college of Education is here to discuss.  Learn more about the Gordon college of education at www.gordon.ac.il and from #GORDONCOLLEGE #EDUCATION _______________________________________ Today in history - August 21, 1932  Birthday of Menashe Kadishman, an Israeli sculptor & painter. #TODAYINHISTORY #ISRAELHISTORY ______________________________________________ The weather forecast tonight should be partly cloudy and comfortably warm… with a low of seventy-five; or twenty-four degrees Celsius. then tomorrow you can expect more of the same… but with a high of eighty-nine– or thirty-two degrees Celsius. #ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens Of Thousands March In Celebration Of Jerusalem Day Clashes break out between Palestinians and Israeli police at Temple Mount #JERUSALEMDAY #TEMPLEMOUNT ----------------------------------------------------------- State Comptroller: Jerusalem Is Poor, Dirty, & Security Deficient Audit reveals poverty rates among children higher than national average  #JERUSALEM #AUDIT ----------------------------------------------------------- IDF Unveils Plans To Improve Operations In The West Bank Israeli Army to deploy more cameras in West Bank; better train soldiers  #IDF #WESTBANK ----------------------------------------------------------- U.S. peace “Deal of the Century' may be further postponed U.S. President Trump unhappy with upcoming new Israeli elections  #TRUMP #USA ----------------------------------------------------------- What Will Happen In The Upcoming National Elections? Where does Prime Minister Netanyahu stand?  To discuss, are Davidi Hermelin, President of the Int'l Center for Public Diplomacy In Israel, Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS, Adv. Simcha Rothman, legal advisor; Meshilut and via skype from the Knesset, Naphtali Bensimon, Likud party #ELECTIONS #BIBI  ----------------------------------------------------------- Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase In Response To Rocket Attacks U.S. official allegedly tells Russia that U.S. will support Israeli strikes on Syria #ISRAEL #SYRIA  ----------------------------------------------------------- Israeli Father Invents At-Home Fetal Heart Monitor Hera-Beat helps pregnant parents measure fetus' heart beat on their own  #BABY #HERABEAT ----------------------------------------------------------- A Sneak Peek Into Season 3 Of Israeli Netflix Hit “Fauda” Much of season 3 to be set in the Gaza Strip, rather than just the West Bank #NETFLIX #FAUDA ----------------------------------------------------------- Rare Golden Lion Tamarins Born In Jerusalem Zoo Endangered monkeys Bilby & Zohar give birth to twins  #JERUSALEMZOO #BABYMONKEY ----------------------------------------------------------- The Weather Forecast Today  we're seeing a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit or 27 degrees Celcius. Tomorrow should be even hotter with partly cloudy skies and a high of 88 degrees Fahrenheit or 31 degrees Celcius. #ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel Elections 2019 come to a close With over 97% of votes tallied; Netanyahu & Right-Wing parties seem victorious #ELECTIONS #ISRAEL __________________ Gantz; Bennett remain hopeful despite results Incumbent Likud party begins campaigning for PM Netanyahu's innocence #GANTZ #BENNETT ____________________ 3 Israel Elections 2019 come to a close Adv. Simcha Rothman, legal advisor; Meshilut in the ILTV studios to talk about the apparent Likud victory. #SIMCHAROTMAN #LIKUD __________________ Israelis react to preliminary elections results Citizens of the Jewish state report mixed feelings on the morning after the vote #ISRAELIS #OPINTION ___________________ Several parties face surprising defeat Zehut, New Right, and Otzma Yehudit may fail to make it into the next Knesset #ZEHUT #NEWRIGHT ___________________ Fewer Women MKS will serve in next Knesset Only 28 women are predicted to join the upcoming session; down from 33 #WOMEN #POLITICS ___________________ Arab-Israelis accuse Likud of using scare-tactics 1200 concealed cameras allegedly found at polling stations in major Arab towns #ARABISRAELIS #LIKUD ___________________ Palestinians lament election results PA officials say ‘exit polls show that Israelis voted to maintain the status quo' #PALESTINIANS #BIBI ___________________ New York makes measles vaccination mandatory Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community sits at the center of anti-vaxxer controversy #NEWYORK #MEASLES ___________________ Today in History April 10th 1975, the day that the Israeli government officially recognized the Ethiopian immigrants to Israel as Jewish. #TODAYINHISTORY #ILTVTODAYINHISTORY              __________________  The Weather Forecast Tonight should be clear to partly cloudy and cool, with a low of fifty-four or twelve degrees Celsius. Then tomorrow you can expect more of the same, with a high of sixty-nine or twenty-one degrees Celsius. #ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Attempted stabbing attack foiled An attempted stabbing attack at the Tomb of the Patriarchs was foiled by IDF soldiers. #IDF #ATTACK __________________ 2 Clashes erupt in the West Bank Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers broke out near the west bank village of Al-Mughayer on Friday, when security forces responded to rioters who were throwing stones.   #RIOTERS #IDF ____________________ 5 Gazans arrested crossing into Israel As the IDF clashed with Palestinians in the West Bank, Israel's southern security forces were also on guard; preventing infiltrations and attacks along the Gaza border. #GAZA #WESTBANK ___________________ Iran unveils new cruise missile The Islamic regime is celebrating the anniversary of the country's 1979 Islamic revolution #ISLAMICREVOLUTION #IRAN ___________________ Attorney general's credibility is questioned Adv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor; Meshilut is in the ILTV studio speaking about how both state prosecutor Shai Nitzan and Prime Minister Netanyahu have allegedly gathered dirt on the top legal official, Avichai Mandelblit. #SIMCHAROTHMAN #AVICHAIMANDELBLIT ___________________ Leviathan gas field inaugurated Israel inaugurated on Thursday, its new leviathan natural gas field off the coast in the Mediterranean. #LEVIATHAN #GASFIELD ___________________ Massive protests erupt against Maduro Venezuelan Israelis gather in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem & Haifa to support Guaido #VENEZUELA #GUAIDO ___________________ Netta Barzilai drops 1st single since Eurovision Israeli Eurovision winner and star, Netta Barzilai, is making headlines and topping charts again this week with the release of ‘Bassa Sababa' #NETTA #BASSASABABA ___________________ 9 ‘Adom Darom' Flower Festival returns Nearly 150,000 Israelis flocked to the various Israeli national parks this weekend for the first days of the annual ‘Adom Darom' or red-south, festival. #ADOMDAROM #REDSOUTH ___________________ Rats found playing in the pizza Appetites across the Jewish State were completely eliminated this weekend when a video from a local Domino's Pizza franchise went viral. #DOMINOSPIZZA #RATSINTHEFOOD ___________________ Super Bowl LIII in Israel Thousands of Israelis are gearing up Sunday, for Super Bowl 53 between the LA Rams and the New England Patriots. #FOOTBALL #SUPERBOWL53 ___________________ Hebrew word Of The Day: ADOM | אדום = RED Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is ‘ADOM' which means red.   #LEARNHEBREW   #HEBREWWORDOFDAY   #ILTVHEBREWWORDOFDAY ___________________ The Weather Forecast Tonight should be partly cloudy and cool, with lows of about fifty-four, or twelve degrees Celsius. Then tomorrow you can expect clear to partly cloudy skies and a rise in temperatures to the warm high of seventy-five, or twenty-four degrees Celsius. #ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST Palestinians and Israeli defense forces clash in the West Bank following the end of US aid payments to the PA, Iran unveils a new cruise missile, and Israelis start making preparations ahead of super bowl-53. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF demolishes home of Barkan terrorist Late Sunday evening IDF forces began the demolition of the home of Ashraf Suleiman Naalwa, aka the Barkan Terrorist. Suleiman shot dead two of his coworkers in the Barkan industrial park on October 7th, Kim Levengrond-Yehezkel and ziv HAJBI and then he was finally caught and killed December 13th after over 2 months at large. 2. IDF demolishes home of Barkan terrorist Adv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor; Meshilut speaking at ILTV Studio about the right-wing coalition members that push for stronger response to attacks. 3. Bill to exile terrorists' families advances Similarly with an eye for heightened punishments for terrorism, a newly suggested bill that would exile and relocate the families of terrorists has just been approved by a cabinet committee. It will now go to the Knesset floor for continued discussion. Israeli social workers strike across the nation Meanwhile, the Israeli social workers union suspended all welfare services throughout the country today as part of a nationwide strikes both in protest of violence targeting welfare workers and in protest of overall poor working conditions. Israeli social workers strike across the nation Joining now with more on the social protests that have hit Israel over the last few days is ILTV'S Lidar Grave-Lazi. Yair Netanyahu suspended from Facebook The Prime Minister's Son Yair Netanyahu is in hot water again today following reports that social media giant Facebook has suspended his account after a string of terror attacks the week before. Spanish Jews return to ancient synagogue After more than 600 years, Spanish Jews were finally able to return to prayer in what was once the main synagogue of Toledo. Marking an historic move of fraternity between Jews and Christians in Spain, the site welcomed a Hebrew service and ILTV'S Joy Gavillon is here with the story. The ‘hill of evil counsel' makes the news again Massive plans for five luxury apartment buildings and a park in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Abu Tor were rescinded this week for reasons still unknown. While the public objection period had not yet started, the proposal for the area also known as “the hill of evil counsel” was opposed by practically everyone on the ground. Israel eyes quantum computing market The Israeli Defense Ministry has just announced a 100 million shekel investment into the research and development of quantum computing and according to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the ‘innovative research fund' will keep Israel at the top of global technology, intelligence, and research. 10. Ladies running Hollywood It seems that the rest of Hollywood has finally figured out what some of us have already know for years – the power of women and ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh has more on how women have finally taken over the film industry. 11. Hebrew word Of The Day: : KOLNOA | קולנוע= CINEMA Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "kolnoa" which means "cinema" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Admin Shutters P.L.O. Offices In D.C. The White House has officially closed the P-L-O's offices in Washington D.C., accusing the Palestinians of ceasing to pursue a meaningful peace with Israel. P.A. Files War Crimes Charges Against Israel Palestinian leaders have just officially filed a claim of ‘war crimes' against Israel at the international criminal court, also known as the I-C-C. This is ostensibly the highest-level court system in the world, tasked with investigating potential war crimes committed by foreign governments. 3. P.A. Files War Crimes Charges Against Israel Adv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor; Meshilut speaking at ILTV studio about the war crimes charges filed to the ICC at the Hague by Palestinian leaders. P.M.'S Spokesman Accused Of Sexual Assault Two American women have just accused David Keyes, who serves as the personal spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu, of sexually assaulting them. Keyes has fiercely denied these allegations. False Alarm! A 50 year-old Israeli man, Alon Felman, was detained in New Jersey airport for flying with realistic-looking fake bomb. 6. A ‘Shanah Tovah' To All! Jews all over the world just celebrated Rosh Hashana, a Jewish new year. As the Hebrew calendar rolls over to the year 5779, the total number of Jews worldwide has also risen since last year. The Hebrew University says that there are nearly 14.7 million Jews living all over the world with the majority living in Israel. Another Israeli Series Is Set For Adaptation Israeli series ‘Euphoria' is set to be adapted by HBO – there will be 10 episodes of the gritty Israeli teenage drama and will be produced by Canadian rapper Drake. Lord Of The Rings Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram has just snagged a silver medal at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship in Sofia. A win that puts her one step closer to an official Olympic gold in 2020. 9. Stay Safe And Up To Date Hay Hazama, CEO of Promimer speaking at ILTV studio about and Israeli company 'Promimer' that has developed automated regulatory program called 'Promisec'. And the winner is... Israeli film 'The Cakemaker' will be Israel's official entry to next year's academy awards in the foreign film category. Hebrew word Of The Day: OFEH | אוֹפֶה = BAKER Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "ofeh" which means "baker" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night a major Syrian-Iranian stronghold came under fire, triggering Air Defense systems throughout the region. This base, the T-Four, is the same one that Israel has repeatedly targeted in the past due to its massive strategic importance to Iranian-linked proxy forces. For this reason, many have placed the blame on this latest round of airstrikes on Israel as well. 2. Details of the ‘Nationality Bill' released Nir Avishai Cohen, Political Advisor & Peace Activist and Adv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor; Meshilut speaking at ILTV Studio about how Prime Minister Netanyahu is currently advancing the 'nationality bill' towards its second and third readings in the Knesset. Anne Frank's family was denied Asylum in the U.S. Shocking new research has just illuminated what could be a difficult truth about Anne Frank. Leading Holocaust organizations have released documents that seem to indicate Frank and her family were actually seeking refuge in the United States in the years leading up to the Nazi takeover. Hamas strategy shifting? For the first time in nearly four months Hamas has instructed its Security Forces to resume policing the Gaza-Israel border. This comes after months of clashes with Israeli troops at the border, which often ended violently and sometimes, fatally. So could Hamas' strategy be shifting here? Or is this just a sign of more unrest to come? ILTV'S Brett Allen smith is here with the analysis. Israel cracks top 10 most powerful nations For the second year in a row, Israel has cracked the top ten list of the world's most powerful countries. This ranking comes courtesy of the ‘US news and world report' magazine which makes those annual ‘best college' and ‘best hospitals' lists. So hopefully that means they know what they're talking about! Gal Gadot dresses to impress The power of wonder woman is second to none and it seems that real life Wonder Woman Gal Gadot is as dedicated to helping others off screen as she is in her films. Israeli actress Gal Gadot just visited the Inova Children's Hospital in Virginia in full costume and the smiles on the faces of these kids are priceless. Jerusalem's old city quarters get lit If you've never seen the insane spectacle of the Jerusalem light festival, it's quite the site to behold and the tenth annual festival just wrapped up in the Holy City after eight spectacular days of more L-E-D screens, cinematic soundtracks, and high-key projections than your brain can probably process with attractions rigged up all over the city's Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian quarters, this year was one for the history books. The perfect A.I. organizer Christian Torres, CEO & Co-Founder Of Kriptos speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli company that automatically sorts and labels documents and reveals holes in security. Online shoppers' dreams come true Online shoppers from around the globe have officially been granted their wish - well - one of them - the online giant Amazon - launched a special deal offering free worldwide delivery - with a catch of course - and ILTV'S Emanuelle Kadosh is eagerly here to tell us more details. Sacha Baron Cohen returns The genius, Oscar-nominated, Hebrew-speaking mind behind ‘Borat', ‘Bruno', and ‘Ali G' has a new target in his crosshairs: American politics. Sacha Baron Cohen has just revealed that he may or may not have been filming a top-secret new series for Showtime for over a year now. Cryptic promos, billboards, and online spots have begun teasing the new show which will premiere next week on July 15th. Hebrew word Of The Day: L'HACHLIF | לְהַחלִיף = TO EXCHANGE Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "L'hachlif" which means "to exchange" The Weather Forecast Tonight should be clear and warm with a low of seventy-three or twenty-three degrees Celsius. Then, tomorrow you can expect sunny skies and little-to-no change in temperatures with a high of eighty-seven or thirty-one degrees Celsius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman stabbed in Northern Israel Breaking developments in northern Israel just now. An eighteen year-old woman has just been stabbed in what many believe is an attempted terror attack. The suspect, a Palestinian man from the West Bank, has just been arrested following a short chase in the city of Afula. The Israel-diaspora divide Natan Nestel, Investigating the Campaign Alienating American Jews from Israel, Sheldon Schorer, Former Chairman of the U.S. Democratic party in Israel Hezi kugler, Lecturer on Public Policy at Haifa University and Adv. Simcha Rothman, legal advisor; Meshilut speaking at ILTV Studio about how the Jewish organizations are being alienated from Israel. P.M. Netanyahu offers to save Iranians It's pretty rare to see Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offer a helping hand to the Iranian regime but Netanyahu is doing exactly that, simply by pouring a glass of water. Netanyahu has just posted a Facebook video offering help to millions of Iranians who face an impending water crisis. On the eve of a historic summit History will be made in a few hours when U.S. President Donald Trump sits down for a face-to-face talk with North Korean leader KIm Jong-Un. This summit comes after a very tense standoff between those two nations, one with nuclear consequences which is why Israel especially is anxious to see what tomorrow's outcome will be. Jerusalem off the table? Netta Barzilai's insane win at the international song competition in may means that next year's Eurovision is headed for Israel, but it looks like the Israeli government has finally relented on its demand to hold the show in Jerusalem fearing that the public backlash might nix the event altogether. 5th Int'l Congress of exercise & sport sciences Dr. Devora Hellerstein, the Academic College at Wingate speaking at ILTV Studio about the fifth biannual international congress of exercise and sports science that has just concluded in Israel. Rapper Kanye West's birthday party was pure magic A new day means a new headline with another one of our Israeli stars - and no - this time we're not talking about Gal Gadot, Bar Refaeli or Omri Casspi - we're talking about the one and only master mentalist - Lior Suchard. Israeli Master Mentalist, Suchard took over the celeb filled event. ‘The band's visit' sweeps Tony Awards The hit Broadway musical “The Band's Visit” has just swept the 2018 Tony Awards, taking home the big win for ‘best musical'. Well, Israelis are celebrating because the hit show is actually based on the award-winning Israeli film. The musical tells the story of an Egyptian orchestral band that wanders over the border and ends up in a lonely Israeli town in the Negev. Hebrew word Of The Day: GAR'EINI | גרעיני = NUCLEAR Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "Gar'eini" which means "Nuclear" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attempted infiltration from Gaza thwarted The Israeli army has just spotted three Palestinians attempting to breach the security fence in Gaza and enter Israeli territory. Forces have already responded with gunfire and thwarted the would-be infiltration and two of the suspects have been killed in the crossfire. I.D.F. retaliates for Gaza kite bombs Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have erupted into violent riots along the security border clashing with I-D-F troops and now, for the first time, the army has actually just launched airstrikes against a Hamas military site in the strip. Trump hired Israeli firm to discredit Obama aides President Trump has made no secret of the fact that he disapproves of the JCPOA ‘nuclear deal' with Iran and has threatened to withdraw from the deal by the end of the week. In a shocking reveal the White House hired a private Israeli intelligence firm in an effort to “get dirt” on some of the deal's chief negotiators. Court override bill gets approved for vote Adv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor; Meshilut and Adv. Adir Binyamini. Expert on Constitutional Law speaking at ILTV Studio about the approval of the controversial override bill. Israeli hacker breaks thru I.D.F. Cyber Defenses Following a strange turn of events, a 20-year old Israeli ‘computer genius' is now facing criminal charges after hacking into Israel's cyber defense system from his home computer. Israel says ‘Benvenuto' to the Giro D'italia Israelis all over the country got a very historic treat this weekend a front-row seat to the first three days of the Giro D'italia, this is one of the world's biggest cycling events of the year, second only to the Tour De France. A.I. powered transcription Tom Livne, CEO Of Verbit speaking at ILTV Studio about the new powerful transcript tool that offers the fastest and most accurate transcriptions at scale. 8. Israeli firm develops 24-7 ultrasound kit Getting an ultrasound takes time, and sometimes it can even be expensive. That's why you're probably going to flip out over this news: an Israeli start-up is developing a device that works with your smartphone and lets you do an ultrasound whenever, and wherever, you want! 9. Ancient bar Kochba coin found Archeologists have just found an Ancient coin in central Israel dating all the way back to the year 132 C.E. It turns out this coin is actually from the Bar Kochba Revolt, when the Jewish people attempted to rebel against their roman occupiers. 10. Shakira's hips don't lie Get ready everyone because it's been reported that Latin Pop Superstar Shakira is heading to the Holy Land and this time, it's not just for a sit down with the Israeli President. Hebrew word Of The Day: : MOTNAIM | מותניים = HIPS / WAIST Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "Motnaim" which means "Hips" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump & Netanyahu have late-night phone call The presence of American soldiers in Syria is a constant relief to Israel. On top of fighting the Islamic state, U.S. Forces serve as a buffer to keep other enemies away from Israel, but that may all be about to change, after President Trump's latest announcement. Fate of African Asylum Seekers in the dark again After the cancelation of the deal with U.N., we're hearing reports now that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not only seeking to re-open the Holot detention center, but also plans to introduce a law making it illegal for the Supreme court to block the deportations of thousands of men, women and children – even if it's done against their wills. 3. Fate of African Asylum Seekers in the dark again Adv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor; Meshilut speaking at ILTV Studio about further insights into the Refugee situation unfolding in Israel, and Holot detention center that might be reopened. P.A. accuses Israel of ‘shoot-to-kill' policy Turning now to the United Nations for help, Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour is claiming that Israel has adopted a shoot to kill policy against what he alleges are peaceful protesters along the Gaza border. Attack on Navy boat in Gaza waters thwarted Israeli Security Forces have again just thwarted a deadly terror attack, this time targeting an Israeli Naval Vessel in Gaza waters that happened last month, but today, the Shin Bet says one member of the Islamic Jihad Terror group will be indicted for the attempt. 6. Find and fix that leak! Oded Fruchtman, CEO Of Aquarius Spectrum speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli company that provides multi-layer leak protection in urban water systems. Israeli tech behind ‘time' poll Every year ‘Time Magazine' ranks the top one hundred most influential people of the year, and for the second year running, an Israeli start-up is actually powering that poll. 8. The pen is even mightier than we thought! At any given time, life can seem difficult, amazing, or of course somewhere in between, but we're not always exactly in tune with our emotional selves, and an Israeli study now says they can figure out exactly how you're feeling and without even talking to you by just a sample of your handwriting. 9. Flying in the wind David Bloc, Artist; ‘flying in the wind' speaking at ILTV Studio about the flying in the wind exhibition, and the art that he explores. 10. Top 5 cafes in Tel Aviv The best places to grab a cup of Java in Israel's white city with ILTV's Emanuelle Kadosh. Hebrew word Of The Day: : HAFUCH | הפוך = CAPPUCCINO Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "hafuch" which means "cappuccino" The Weather Forecast Tonight should be partly cloudy with a low of sixty or sixteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you'll see little change in temperatures with sunny skies and a high of about eighty-two or twenty-eight degrees Celsius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jewish Youths Worldwide ‘Light Up The Darkness' Members of the Bnei Akiva youth group have been leading menorah-lighting ceremonies around the world, at sites that were targeted by horrific terror attacks. 2. Turkey, Yemen Demand U.N. Vote On Jerusalem Leaders from Turkey and Yemen are now bringing the resolution, which would annul President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, to the U.N.'s General Assembly, meaning reps from all 193 member states will vote this Thursday on whether or not to reject Trump's speech. 3. Palestinians Look To China, Russia To Replace U.S. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has just sent envoys to China and Russia, in an effort to “replace” the United States as the arbiter of the peace process with Israel. P.M. Undeterred By Possible Indictments Israeli PM Netanyahu announced to his crowd of supporters: that if the police do end up recommending criminal indictments against him… “So what?” A High Court Out Of Control? Adv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor at Meshilut speaking at ILTV studio about a draft bill by Naftali Bennet and Ayelet Shaked that would give the Knesset the power to overcome High Court rulings with a simple majority vote from 61 Knesset members. Israeli University Opens Big New Campus In China Israel's Technion Institute for Technology has opened up a campus in China, the first Israeli university ever to do so. 7. Get Small Business Investments Like Never Before Shlomi Turgeman, CEO & Founder of Btb Israel speaking at ILTV studio about "BTB Israel" that offers unique financing up to one-million dollars. Wheelchairs Can Still Climb A Mountain Thirty Israelis who are confined to wheelchairs were just brought to the top of Masada for the Hanukkah gift of a lifetime. 9. The Incredible Landscapes Of Israel Guy Geva, art photographer speaking at ILTV studio about the "Out of Home, Out of Power" photography exhibition. Israeli Musician Blinds His Bandmates An Israeli musician has just launched an incredible and inspiring new music "Blind Orchestra Project." The idea involves bringing a group of musicians together for an improvised jam session, wearing a blindfold the entire time. 11. “Operation Thunderbolt” Set To Become A Movie The story of Israel's “Operation Thunderbolt” is soon to hit theaters around the world. Hebrew word Of The Day: TZILUM | צילום = PHOTOGRAPH Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "Tzanua" which means "Modest" The Weather Forecast Tonight you can really start to feel that winter heatwave as temperatures will be at a minimum of fifty-nine degrees or fifteen degrees Celsius. Tomorrow you can expect temperatures to climb even higher to a high of nearly eighty degrees or twenty-six degrees Celsius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Chief Rabbi Of Israel Apologizing For Leaked ‘Blacklist'The Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel David Lau is disowning the controversial list published by the Israeli Chief Rabbinate called "blacklist' of rabbis, whose efforts to confirm the Jewish identities of immigrants are now considered invalid. #Rabbinate #Blacklist #DavidLau ____________________2. Controversial Nation-State Bill Stalling In Committee A new draft of the proposal for a very controversial bill is making its way around the Knesset this week. The bill essentially forces the High Court of Justice in Israel to take the side of Jewish religious law over that of democratic principles. #Bill #Democracy ____________________3. What Are The Ramifications Of The Nation-State Bill? Adv. Simcha Rothman, Legal Advisor | The Israeli Movement for Governability and Democracy (Meshilut) speaking at ILTV studio to discuss the proposed nation-state bill. #SimchaRothman #Bill ____________________4. Plans To Expand Palestinian City In Area C Delayed There's major controversy over plans to expand the Palestinian city of Qalqilya which is located in an Israeli controlled part of the west bank. Right wing members of Cabinet call proposal ‘profound mistake.'#Qalqilya #Cabinet ____________________ 5. Israeli Army Raids Hometown Of Palestinian Car Rammer The IDF has raided the home of the Palestinian assailant Muhammad Ibrahim Jibril who carried out a car ramming attack earlier this week in the West Bank and they've now discovered inciting materials that were in his possession. #IDF #Raid #Attack ____________________6. New Head Of The Labor Party Said To Be Centrist Following a victory of Avi Gabbay as the new leader of the Israeli Labor party, Labor began surging in polls against Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party. #AviGabbay #Labor ____________________7. UN: Gaza Living Standards Deteriorating Since Hamas Coup According to Robert Piper, the UN Coordinator for Human Aid and Development in the area, Gaza is now unlivable and quality of life in the coastal enclave has been going down ever since Hamas took power. #Gaza #UN #Hamas ____________________8. Israeli Artist Makes Lost Wax Bronze Molds For Colorful Statues Yolanda Antal, sculptor and painter speaking at ILTV studio to share some of her incredible work is the world-famous Israeli sculptor and painter. #YolandaAntal #Art ____________________9. Israeli Social Media Update ILTV'S Emanuelle Kadosh talking about what's popular on Israeli social media. #EmanuelleKadosh #SocialMedia ____________________Learn a new Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "brecha" which means "pool"#Learnhebrew #Hebrewwordofday #Iltvhebrewwordofday_____________________11. The Weather ForecastTonight will be partly cloudy with a low of seventy-seven or twenty-five degrees Celsius. You can expect tomorrow to cool off even more to a high of eighty-eight or thirty-one degrees Celsius. #Israelweather #Israelforecast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.