After four years in opposition, the left-wing Jewish organization now has the ear of the party in power. Its upcoming annual conference will focus on how to restrict Israel's use of U.S. aid in the occupied territories
UAE envoy says his country expected US review of policies
“The UAE will work closely with the Biden administration on a comprehensive approach to Middle East peace and stability,” Ambassador Yousef al-Otaiba said in the post.
Thursday 28/01/2021
A file picture shows Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States, speaking in New York. (AFP)
WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden’s administration has temporarily paused some pending arms sales to US allies in order to review them, a US State Department official said on Wednesday.
Reviews of this sort are typical for a new administration and the State Department said it was temporarily pausing sales authorised by former President Donald Trump, including a $23 billion package of cutting-edge F-35 jets to the United Arab Emirates.
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By Cnaan Liphshiz
(JTA) A Jewish group based in London has launched Europe’s first Jewish streaming service, with the goal of “connecting all sorts of Jews to their culture and history.”
JEWZY.tv, which is currently available only in the United States or to a computer connecting via a US-based server on Friday announced its launch as “chicken soup for the eyes,” The Jewish Chronicle reported.
The new service follows the launch of two other Jewish streaming services: ChaiFlicks. For access to this article please sign in or subscribe.
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