U.S. to merge P.A. mission in Jerusalem with Embassy | 10/21/18

Israel reopens Gaza crossingsIsrael today is reopening the Gaza crossing checkpoints, thanks to what the defense ministry has called a relative calm. This, however, despite a weekend still practically full of terrorist activity. 2.U.S. to merge P.A. mission in Jerusalem with EmbassyThe Palestinian authority is now again denouncing the United States after secretary of state Pompeo’s announcement last week. He reported Washington’s intent to merge its main diplomatic mission in east Jerusalem for the Palestinians with its new embassy in Jerusalem. B’tselem director general addresses UNSC Eytan Meir, Director Of External Relations, Im Tirtzu speaking at ILTV Studio about the criticisms that are stepping one step further in the government. Khan Al-Ahmar demolition delayed The much anticipated ruling on the illegally built Bedouin village, Khan Al-Ahmar, has come down and the Israeli High Court of Justice has surprised us all. It ruled that there was no legal reason not to continue with the demolition of the village. Midterm elections nearingIn just 16 days, American voters will be going to the polls for the midterm elections across the United States and this election is set to be a crucial one not just for the future of the United States but also for the future relationship between the U.S. and Israel.   Lara Alqasem allowed into Israel to studyLara Alqasem, the alleged BDS activist from Florida is now allowed to enter Israel to enroll in her Masters program at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem following the Israeli high court’s ruling on Thursday. Knesset passes controversial film lawThe Knesset has just passed a long debated new film law, which dictates the structure of how Israeli films will be financed with 44 votes in favor and 32 votes against, ILTV’S Yael Shir has the report.8. 4th-annual ‘round-tables’ event by Amex returns Israel’s popular culinary event hosted by American express and appropriately called “round tables,” is back for its fourth time this year hitting Tel Aviv restaurants from November 9 through the 23rd. The round tables food fest will be focusing on eight of the world’s top female chefs and you won’t wanna miss. 9. Hit series ‘baker & the beauty’ goes int’l It’s a new week, which obviously then, also means a new successful Israeli T.V series will be grazing our headlines - and this time - it’s an Israeli romantic comedy series set for the huge screens of the ABC network! ILTV’S Emanulle Kadosh has the scoop. Hit series ‘baker & the beauty’ goes int’l It’s a new week, which obviously then, also means a new successful Israeli T.V series will be grazing our headlines - and this time - it’s an Israeli romantic comedy series set for the huge screens of the ABC network! ILTV’S Emanulle Kadosh has the scoop. Hebrew word Of The Day: ORECH DIN | עורך דין= LAWYER Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "orech din" which means "lawyer"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.