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Iran ups Hamas’ funding to $30 million per month  Tehran reportedly wants improved intel on location of Israel’s missile stockpiles #HAMAS #FUNDING _________________________________________ UK joins US in defending merchant vessels from Iran  London’s response comes in wake of Tehran’s taunts against the US’ allies #TEHRAN #DEFENSE _________________________________________ Large congressional delegation comes to Israel  Latest visit shows mainstream support for the Jewish state among democrats #USA #DEMOCRATS _________________________________________ “Why does the US care about the Middle East?”  Analysts question American interests amidst the ever-ongoing conflict. Joining us in the ILTV studio is  Davidi Hermelin,  president of the International Center for Public Diplomacy in Israel #DAVIDIHERMELIN #MIDDLEEAST _________________________________________ The Israel Project shuts down  Jerusalem office closes its doors,

PM offers condolences over US mass shootings  American Jewish community reeling in the wake Dayton, El Paso, & Gilroy attacks #USA #SHOOTING _________________________________________ AG set to oppose Likud’s hidden camera plan  This come after Likud doubles its budget for the supposed Arab voter-intimidation scheme #ELECTIONS #LIKUD _________________________________________ The Blue and White party releases a new attack ad  Right wing party leaders decry the campaign video as “anti-Semitic, pure & simple”. Rabbi Dov Lipman, former member of Knesset, is here via Skype, to discuss. #DOVLIPMAN #BLUEANDWHITE _________________________________________ PM shores up support with internal party pledge  Majority of Israelis oppose unity government with Netanyahu as prime minister #NETANYAHU #POLITICS _________________________________________ PM’S son wins restraining order against activist  Disbarred lawyer, Barak Cohen, ordered to stay at least 15

Lieberman challenges PM to televised debate Yair Netanyahu accuses Lieberman & Edelstein of conspiring to topple his father #LIEBERMAN #NETANYAHU ____________________________________________ Clashes continue between Lieberman and Netanyahu As the next elections grow closer, tensions remain high. With us in the ILTV studio to discuss are Naphtali Bensimon, a member of the Likud party and political analyst Zohar Tal. #NAPHTALIBENSIMON #ZOHARTAL ____________________________________________ Jordan rejects meeting with Netanyahu  Kingdom cites upcoming Israeli elections; in-flux peace plan as reasons for rebuff #JORDAN #ISRAEL ____________________________________________ Saudi-PA ties hit record low  Palestinian experts say relations are “spiraling out of control” #PALESTINIANAUTHORITY        #SAUDIARABIA ___________________________________________ Palestinians favor ‘wait-&-see’ approach to trump   New poll also shows

Three IDF soldiers injured by Gaza gunman  Hamas terrorist reportedly acting on his own is shot and killed by IDF return-fire #IDF #HAMAS __________________________________________________ IDF chief of staff crowdsources military strategy  Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi hopes to generate at least five to seven usable concepts. With us in the ILTV studio is Dr. Martin Sherman, founder and executive director of the IISS and Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz, Knesset congregant of Yisrael Beiteinu party #MARTINSHERMAN #OLIVIERRAFOWICZ __________________________________________________ US slaps Iranian FM with sanctions  Zarif says sanctions are ‘toothless’; while Tehran revamps its currency #IRAN #SANCTIONS __________________________________________________ Kushner returns for Middle East visit  White House denies scheduling a Camp David summit with Arab leaders #JAREDKUSHNER #CAMPDAVID __________________________________________________ ‘No, police did not summon a 4-y.o. for

Israel grants Palestinians 700 building permits  Security cabinet also approves 6000 settler units across the West Bank #ISRAEL #WESTBANK __________________________________________ US renews Iran sanctions waivers  Iran accuses Israel and US of assassinating IAEA chief, Yukiya Amano #IRAN #YUKIYAAMANO __________________________________________ ‘Battlefield: Iraq’  Will Iraq become the next conflict zone between Iran & western powers? Here in the ILTV studio to  discuss this potential conflict are Dr. Mordechai Kedar from the  Begin-Sadat center for strategic studies at Bar Ilan University, Dr. Martin Sherman, founder & executive director of the IISS and Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz, Knesset congregant of Yisrael Beiteinu party. #MORDECHAIKEDAR #MARTINSHERMAN #OLIVIERAFKOWICZ __________________________________________ Trump to host Camp-David summit for Arab leaders  Meeting will reveal political aspects of highly-anticipated ‘deal of the cent

Israel allegedly hits Iranian targets in Syria; Iraq Jerusalem & Washington look to strengthen UNIFIL against Hezbollah terror group #SYRIA #IRAN __________________________________________________________ Leaked report reveals UNRWA corruption UN investigates accusations of abuse of power, sexual misconduct, and more #UNRWA #CORRUPTION __________________________________________________________ Leaked report reveals UNRWA corruption Dr. Martin Sherman, founder & executive director of the IISS and David Bedein,  Director of the Center for Near East Policy are in the ILTV studio to discuss the UN investigation of new accusations against UNRWA #MARTINSHERMAN #DAVIDBEDEIN __________________________________________________________ Face recognition installed at West Bank crossings Israel invests millions of dollars in high-tech upgrades at West Bank checkpoints #WESTBANK #CHECKPOINTS __________________________________________________________ Israelis rideshare for Palestinian medical patie

Three unrelated murders in 24 hours across Israel  To aid the Hasdai’s; please consider donating to discount bank 669; account 66462902 #MURDER #DONATE _________________________________________________ Hundreds march against anti-LGBT violence in TLV  16-year-old is stabbed in alleged act of homophobia outside LGBT support center #LGBT #TELAVIV _________________________________________________ Merger madness ahead of elections  Right-wing and left-wing parties join forces to present strong right & left blocs #ELECTIONS #POLITCALPARTIES _________________________________________________ Sanders would ‘absolutely’ mull cutting Israel aid  Democratic presidential hopeful says he’d leverage us-aid to change Israeli policy. In the ILTV studio to discuss are Naphtali Bensimon, member of the Likud party and Marc Schulman, columnist and spokesperson for Democrats Abroad Israel #NAPHTALIBENSIMON #MARCSCHULMAN ________________________________________________

Abbas announces halt to all agreements with Israel   Palestinians remain skeptical of Abbas’ claim and believe nothing will come of threats #PALESTINIAN #ABBAS __________________________________________ Arrow 3 missile defense system completed  Cooperative Us-Israeli tests in Alaska prove successful after years in development.  Maj. Gen. (ret.) Dr. Yom-Tov Samia, former head of IDF Southern Command and  Brig. Gen. (ret.) Ram Shmueli, former head of IAF Intelligence are in the ILTV studio to discuss this monumental event. #RAMSHMUELI #YOMTOVSAMIA ___________________________________________ European powers attempt to save nuclear deal  Meeting in Vienna aims to prevent Western tensions with Iran from escalating #IRAN #EUROPE _________________________________________ Three of four Arab parties announce joint run  For now, only the Balad party remains outside the new Arab unity-bloc #ELECTIONS #BALAD ___________________________________________ LGBT youth stabbed

2 Israelis shot dead in Mexico City Motive behind the broad-daylight attack not yet confirmed #ISRAELIS #MEXICO __________________________________________________ Int’l fallout from west bank demolitions continues Several states attempt to push un security council condemnation; US blocks draft #DEMOLITIONS #ISRAEL __________________________________________________ ‘Hamas takes kids to the front lines to die’ Palestinian journalist details how terror-group utilizes children as human shields.  Discussing this we are joined by Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS, and Col. (Res.) Olivier Rafowicz, Senior Security and Military Analyst #MARTINSHERMAN #OLIVIERRAFOWICZ __________________________________________________ Saudi blogger sings in Hebrew with Israeli PM Journalist, Mohammed Saud’s assault on the Temple Mount divides Arab world #SAUDIARABIA #BLOGGERATTACKED __________________________________________________ Shaked & Peretz meet to

1.US house passes anti-BDS legislation But is the moment of bi-partisan agreement fleeting? #BDS #ANTIBDS ____________________________________________  2.US house passes anti-BDS legislation Naphtali Bensimon, Likud Party and Ziv Maor, Chairman, Israel Media Watch are in the ILTV studios speaking about anti-BDS bill passed by US house. #ZIVMAOR #NAPHTALIBENSIMON ____________________________________________ 3.Israel targets Iranian-backed region in Syria Airstrike is latest example of Israel’s attempt to combat Iranian influence in Syria #ISRAEL #IRAN ____________________________________________ 4.Netanyahu meets with US energy secretary During meeting with Rick Perry, Netanyahu slams Iranian aggression  #RICKPERRY #BIBI ____________________________________________ 5.Five years pass since operation protective edge Hamas says there’s a ‘real opportunity’ for a prisoner swap with Israel  #PRTECTIVEEDGE #GAZAWAR ____________________________________________  6.Dozens arr

Corbyn admits Labour is plagued by anti-semitism   UK Labour peers group threatens to pass a vote of no confidence against party head #LABOURPARTY #MKCORBYN ____________________________________________ Boris Johnson becomes new British Prime Minister How will Johnson’s tenure as premier affect UK-Israel relations? Joining us in the ILTV studio to discuss are David Mencer, UK political consultant, former director of Labour Friends of Israel and Terry Newman, former chief of staff to British Jewish MP, Lord Greville Janner. #UK #PRIMEMINISTER ____________________________________________ The art of (excluding Iran from) the deal   U.S. President Trump says chances of negotiations with Tehran are ‘dwindling’ #IRAN #TRUMP ____________________________________________ Leaders from Hamas and Iran meet in Tehran   Ayatollah Khamenei says Palestinians have ‘precise missiles’ to fight us’ peace plan #AYATOLLAKHAMENEI #HAMAS _________________________________

Labor & Gesher Parties Merge   Left Wing Parties Decry Merger While Bennett & Shaked Discuss ‘New Right Party’ Pt. 2 Ayelet Shaked Will Head The New ‘New Right’ Party How Will The Recent Political Shake-Ups & Unions Affect September Elections? Attila Somfalvi is joining us via Skype To Discuss. UK To Slap Iran With Sanctions After Ship Seizure   Britain Claims Iran Violated Int’L Law; Germany Demands That The Crew Be Released US Moves Army Forces To Prince Sultan Air Base   Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry Reveals Details Of The Basing Plan On Friday Israel Katz Poses With Bahraini Counterpart   Rare Photo Demonstrates Growing Ties Between The Two Middle Eastern Countries PM Netanyahu Vows To Crush Hezbollah   Harsh Warning Issued During Ceremony For Fallen Soldiers Of The 2Nd Lebanon War IDF Breaks Up Hamas Money-Transferring Network   Gaza Travel Agency Is Revealed To Be A Front For Terrorist Money Laundering Israel Will Not Deny

1. Congress opposes Trump’s Saudi arms deal Agreement aims to enhance Saudi security amid increasing Iranian aggression 2.  Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib planning Israel/PA visit  Announcement comes amid congresswomen’s push for a pro-BDS resolution 3. Netanyahu becomes longest serving PM  After 13 years in office, Benjamin Netanyahu breaks David Ben Gurion’s record 4. Netanyahu becomes longest serving PM Joining us in the ILTV studio are Davidi Hermelin, President of the int’l center for public diplomacy in Israel and Naphtali Bensimon of the Likud Party to discuss Benjamin Netanyahu breaking David Ben Gurion’s record of longest seated Israeli PM.   5.  25 yrs since the Amia bombing in Buenos Aires  Argentina looks to officially designate Hezbollah as a terror group, ILTVs Joy Gavillon is here with the details. 6. Eco-warriors meet city living in Tel Aviv Natasha Kirtchuk joins us with a sneak peak into her latest episode of Insight

1. Israel & US demand Russia push Iran out of Syria Iran & Syria call Israel a ‘destabilizing cancer’ whose days are numbered 2. Ethiopian-Israeli tensions with police remain high AG & police form task force to probe Ethiopian-Israeli complaints of excessive force 3. PM & families of abducted teens continue to fight Netanyahu won’t apply leverage on Hamas for fear or risking shaky calm with Gaza, joining us in the ILTV studio to discuss are Idan Ronen, Diplomatic Analyst and Naphtali Bensimon, Likud Party 4. Anti-tank missiles versus trees IDF looks to obscure the view of would-be Hamas targets 5. Hamas walks back Anti-Semetic comments Terror group downplays senior leader, Fathi Hammad’s threat to go after Jews 6. Peretz walks back controversial comments Education Minister clarifies his position, says he didn’t mean to offend anyone 7. Did Barak visit Epstein’s home with other women? Incriminating photos suggest that Barak’s ties to Epstein weren&rsquo

Trump’s Latest Tweet-Tirade Draws Outrage US President Donald Trump caused a firestorm of controversy when he suggested that four freshman lawmakers go back to the country they came from. #Trump #US ____________________________________________ Teachers Threaten Strike In Protest Of Peretz 3000 educators have signed a petition calling for Rafi Peretz to be removed from his post because of his remarks in support of gay conversion therapy.  #RafiPeretz #LGBT ____________________________________________ Israel Rejects Gaza-West Bank Corridor Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz, Senior Security and Military Analyst speaking at ILTV studio about the US peace plan. #OlivierRafowics #Peace ___________________________________________ Barak Downplays Ties To Jeffrey Epstein  Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak is now defending his business ties with american financier Jeffrey Epstein– a registered sex offender who was arrested on July 6 on charges of sex and human trafficking.  #Barak #Epst

Iran Ready To Negotiate?   Sec. Of State Pompeo Rejects Tehran’s Terms As ‘More Of The Same From Before’ #IRAN #US #NEGOCIATION ___________________________________________  Trump Blasts The Left For Anti-Israel Bias  Is President Trump Actually More Pro-Israel Than His Predecessors? Here To Discuss In ILTV Studios Is Davidi Hermelin, President Of The Int’l Center For Public Diplomacy In Israel.  #TRUMP #ISRAEL #NETANYAHU ____________________________________________ Preparing For The Day After Netanyahu   Gantz And Lapid Kick Off Their Election Campaign With Talks Of A Merger With Likud  #ELECTIONS #GANTZ #BARAK ___________________________________________  Netanyahu Lands On ‘Time’ Cover   Exclusive Interview Talks Netanyahu Corruption Allegations And Iran Deal  #BIBI #KING #TIMEMAGAZINE ____________________________________________ Peretz Says Gay Conversion Remarks Were Distorted   Hundreds Demonstrate In Tel

Hamas Operative Is Mistakenly Shot Dead By IDF IDF officers shot and killed a member of the Hamas organization near the Israel border. Turkey Receives First Batch Of S-400 Shipment  Turkey received the first shipment of the s-400 missile defense system from Russia. Iran’s Nuclear Drive Still At Top Of Int’l Agenda The international pressure on Iran could now be about to increase as well after IAEA inspectors found traces of nuclear material in Tehran. Baghdad Threatens To Strip Miss Iraq’s Citizenship Sarah Idan, a former Miss Iraq, may soon very well lose her citizenship over her outspoken criticisms of the government and her urging Iraq to make peace with Israel.  France Celebrates Bastille Day Col. (Res.) Olivier Rafowicz, senior security and military analyst and Prof. Shlomo Shpiro, director of the European institute of Bar Ilan University speaking at ILTV studio on how anti-Semitism is bred in France. Rafi Peretz Advocates For Gay Conversion Therapy Newly appointed Educat

Iran Attempts To Impede British Oil Tanker  In a brazen display of aggression, Iran attempted to capture a British oil tanker on Wednesday.   #Iran #UK ____________________________________________ PA Increases Pay-For-Slay Stipends  Israeli military court on Wednesday sentenced two Palestinians to 32 and 35 years in prison respectively, for the terrorist killing of staff Sgt. Tuvia Yanai Weissman in February 2016. #PA #Prison ____________________________________________ PA Increases Pay-For-Slay Stipends Adv. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, President of Shurat Hadin, Israel Law Center speaking at ILTV studio about Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt, and his recent criticism of the PA’s pay-for-slay stipends. #PA #Greenblatt ____________________________________________ PM Hails Egyptian Cooperation At Tel Aviv Event Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu cited the Egyptian country as an example of how peace between former enemies is actually possible.  #Netanyahu #Egypt _________

PM Interrogation Transcript Is Leaked   Investigators Question Netanyahu On The Use Of An Idf Helicopter For Private Use #INVESTIGATION #NETANYAHU #HELICOPTER ____________________________________________ Netanyahu Warns Iran Not To Strike At Israel   While Visiting An F-35 Squadron, Pm Says Jets Can Reach Everywhere In The Mid-East #IRAN #WARNING #F35 ____________________________________________  Israeli Intel Foils Dozens Of Terror Plots Abroad   Mossad; Military Intel Directorate Helped Thwart Over 50 Attacks In Over 20 Nations #TERROR #IDF #MOSSAD ____________________________________________ Israeli Intel Foils Dozens Of Terror Plots Abroad Col. (Res.) Olivier Rafowicz Is Here To Discuss The New Mossad Intelligence Report. #TERROR #IDF #MOSSAD #INTERVIEW ____________________________________________ Hamas Conducts Massive Security Drill   IDF Claims Recently Discovered Attack-Tunnel Is Actually Old, And Not A Threat #HAMAS #DRILL _________________________________

Ethiopian Protests Resume After Temporary Pause Solomon Tekah’s Leaked ‘Criminal Record’ Is Found To Have Been Falsified By Police  #ETHIOPIAN #PROTESTS #UPDATE ____________________________________________  Terror Victims; Families May Now Sue For Damages Israeli Court Rules That The PA & PLO Are Responsible For The Second Intifada Attacks #TERROR #PLO #COURT #SUE ____________________________________________ IDF Uncovers New Tunnel From Gaza PA Arrests Palestinian Security Officer Suspected Of Planning A Terror Attack #PALESTINIAN #OFFCIER #ARREST #TUNNEL #GAZA ____________________________________________ Speakers Talk Iran; Anti-Semitism At 14th CUFI Summit PM Netanyahu Slams Nuclear Deal While VP Pence Warns Against Iranian Aggression  #CUFI #PENCE #TRUMP #NETAYAHU #IRAN #PEACEPLAN ____________________________________________ Ehud Barak Under Fire For $2.3 Million Payment Israeli Attorney Simcha Rothman Is In ILTV Studios To Discuss The Battle Between PM Net