Daily Archives: January 16, 2022

2022-01-16: News Headlines

sputniknews (2022-01-16). Why is Jerusalem Losing the Quality of Life Race to Other Israeli Cities? sputniknews.com The poll compared 16 large cities across Israel and the satisfaction of its residents when it came to quality of life, security, employment options, connectivity, and other factors. The disputed city only managed to get positive grades in 18 of the 51 elements the poll attempted to compare.

sputniknews (2022-01-16). Israel Reportedly Made 'Wish List' of Weapons for US to Engage Iran, Hezbollah. sputniknews.com The new Israeli government of Naftali Bennet, which came to power last year, has repeatedly warned that it might act preemptively to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Tehran insists that it doesn't seek to build nukes and that its nuclear programme is peaceful.

Staff (2022-01-16). Muere sospechoso de tomar rehenes en una sinagoga de Texas. cubadebate.cu El secuestrador que retuvo hoy sábado a varios rehenes en la sinagoga Congregación Beth Israel de Texas (EE.UU.) ha sido abatido por la Policía durante la operación de liberación de los rehenes, que se encuentran todos en buen estado. Al comienzo del secuestro había al menos cuatro rehenes dentro de la sinagoga de la congregación y uno de ellos era un rabino.

Ron Forthofer (2022-01-15). The US Enables Criminal Israeli Behavior. dissidentvoice.org Given all the attention focused on the covid-19 pandemic, the Build Back Better bill, the January 6th attack on the Capitol and the media-hyped crises over Ukraine and Taiwan this past year, many other important issues have not received much attention. One example is the Palestinian/Israeli situation. Views of Israel There have been some major …

_____ (2022-01-15). Palestine Action Targets Another Israeli Arms Factory After Forcing Elbit Out Of Oldham. popularresistance.org Palestine Action breached security and gained entry to the heavily guarded Israeli arms factory in Shenstone. The site, used for the manufacture of engines and components for Elbit's murderous drones, was broken into at 11: 00 this morning, with the two women evading an extensive security presence. Aiming to disrupt operations at the site, the activists have covered the factory in painted slogans including 'Shut Elbit Down', 'Free Palestine', 'First Oldham, Next Shenstone'. One activist was arrested on the site. | The site has been targeted as part of an ongoing campaign of direct action against Elbit Systems, whi…

Vivienne Porzsolt (2022-01-15). Overwhelming support for artists' boycott of Sydney Festival. zcomm.org The campaign to boycott the Sydney Festival has seen impressive support for Palestine…

teleSUR- lvm -HIM (2022-01-15). ONU exige liberación de niño palestino en estado crítico de salud. telesurtv.net El joven palestino de 17 años, Amal Najle, del campo de refugiados de Yalazone, fue retenido por las fuerzas israelíes el 21 de enero de 2021.

teleSUR- lvm -HIM (2022-01-15). ONU exige liberación de niño palestino en estado crítico de salud. telesurtv.net El joven palestino de 17 años, Amal Najle, del campo de refugiados de Yalazone, fue retenido por las fuerzas israelíes el 21 de enero de 2021.

Staff (2022-01-15). 15 January, Vancouver: Palestinian Liberation: A New Path Forward. samidoun.net Saturday, January 15 2: 00 pm Grandview Church, 1803 E. 1st Ave Vancouver, BC Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/209641671382697/ In November 2021, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path movement was formed at a conference in Madrid (and simultaneously in Beirut and Sao Paulo) that brought together Palestinian, Arab and international activists and organizations struggling for a free Palestine from the river […] | The article

Staff (2022-01-15). Hostage situation at Texas synagogue, SWAT deployed. rt.com Assailant's actions and negotiations with police were partly livestreamed on Facebook | A suspected gunman has taken hostages at the Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas on Saturday. SWAT officers have been deployed to the evacuated area. | Shortly after arriving, officers entered into the negotiations with the suspect seeking the release of a rabbi and three other individuals believed to be inside the synagogue. One of the hostages – a man- was subsequently released at around 6 p.m. local time. The relased hostage was unhurt in the incident, police said. | Audio of the assailant speaking to police coul…

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