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מוסף שבועי 7.2.18 תקציר מנהלים ד"ר ניר גרינברג

Fake Content is Less Prevalent Than People Assume, Says Researcher

12.02.19|Uri Pasovsky
After looking at over 16,000 twitter accounts of registered U.S. voters, newly published research concluded that 80% of 2016 election-related fake news tweets originated with only 0.1% of the users, and read by only 1%
נאום בני גנץ ראש מפלגת חוסן לישראל הערב

Israeli Political Dark Horse Closes In On Netanyahu

31.01.19|Adi Pick
Former Israeli military chief of staff Benny Gantz’s party is climbing up in the polls ahead of the country’s general election in April
מימין אביחי מנדלבליט ו בנימין נתניהו ראש הממשלה

Netanyahu’s Likud Party Behind Campaign Targeting Israeli Journalists

20.01.19|Tofi Stoler
Three months before the general elections in Israel, the party launched a campaign blaming media for trying to push watchdog into indicting Netanyahu
התנחלות התנחלויות יהודה ושומרון

Florida Governor Pledges Revenge Against Airbnb's Decision to Ban Israeli Settlements

18.01.19|Adi Pick
In November, Airbnb announced it will be removing “approximately 200 listings” in Israeli settlements in the West Bank from its service
בנימין נתניהו ועידת החדשנות

A Local Social Media Strongman, Netanyahu Stalls Israeli Anti-Propaganda Legislation

18.01.19|Tofi Stoler
More than a question of preserving power, for Netanyahu, winning the upcoming elections may be what stands between him and an indictment
בנימין נתניהו ריו דה ז'נרו 30.12.18

Netanyahu Seeks to Tap Donations to Fund Personal Legal Defense

09.01.19|Amarelle Wenkert
The Israeli leader has been criticized for launching a heavy-handed social media campaign making light of bribery allegations brought against him
ועידת התחזיות 2019 יאיר לפיד יו"ר מפלגת יש עתיד

No Such Thing as Center-Left Bloc, Says Israeli Lawmaker

31.12.18|Adi Pick
Yair Lapid, leader of Israel’s Yesh Atid party, spoke Monday at Calcalist’s Forecasts 2019 conference in Tel Aviv
ועידת התחזיות 2019 ציפי לבני ראש האופוזיציה

Israeli Opposition Head Blasts Putin Over Syria Arms Deals

31.12.18|Adi Pick
Russia’s state news agency TASS reported in October that Moscow provided S-300 air defense systems to Syria’s military free of charge. Netanyahu called the move “irresponsible”
הפגנה אלימות נגד נשים

In Tel Aviv, Thousands Protested Violence Against Women

05.12.18|Amarelle Wenkert
In a culmination of what civil organizers called a national day of rage, thousands demonstrated in front of the Tel Aviv City Hall Tuesday night against the rising violence targeting women in Israel
מחאת נשים בחיפה עליזה אלקובי אמא של שלומית שנרצחה על ידי עובד זר 4.11.18

Country-Wide Protest in Israel Against Violence Targeting Women Blocks Roads, Delays Flights

04.12.18|Amarelle Wenkert, Ynet News reporters
Women and men across Israel are protesting Tuesday the heightened rate of violence against women in the country, which protestors are calling “a national state of emergency”
פגישת אידריס דבי נשיא צ'אד בנימין נתניהו ו שרה נתניהו

Netanyahu Flying to Chad to Resume Relations With the Muslim-Majority African Country

28.11.18|Adi Pick
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fly to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, to announce the recommencement of diplomatic relations with the Muslim-majority African country
התנחלות אפרת יהודה ושומרון התנחלויות

Israel-Airbnb Clash Over Listings in West Bank Settlements

20.11.18|Lilach Baumer
Airbnb announced it decided to remove listings in Israeli settlements in the West Bank Monday
הוועידה הכלכלית הלאומית 2018 אביגדור ליברמן בשיחה עם צבי זרחיה

Gaza Ceasefire Shakes Up Israel’s Government

14.11.18|Zvi Zerahia
Protesting the ceasefire, Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has resigned Wednesday calling for general elections
משה ליאון מתמודד ל ראשות עיריית ירושלים

Controversial Political Operator Wins Jerusalem Mayoral Race

13.11.18|Zvi Zerahia and Amarelle Wenkert
With 97% of votes counted, it seems conservative candidate Moshe Lion has won the three-way race
רון חולדאי ראש עיריית תל אביב

As City Bristles Over Real Estate Plans, Veteran Tel Aviv Mayor Beats Opposition

31.10.18|Tofi Stoler
Ron Huldai was elected as mayor of Israel’s financial and cultural capital for the fifth consecutive time Tuesday. His win followed a close race with upstart Asaf Zamir
רון חולדאי מגדלים ב תל אביב

In Tel Aviv Mayoral Race, Young Opposition Contests Well-Entrenched Veteran

27.08.18|Tofi Stoler
Deputy mayor for the past ten years Asaf Zamir and comedian turned entrepreneur Assaf Harel are contending against former fighter pilot and mayor of Tel Aviv for the past 20 years Ron Huldai
מוסף שבועי 28.6.18 דרקון עם דרכון תיירים סינים על רקע מגדל פיזה איטליה

The World According to China's No. 1 Travel Agent

09.07.18|Ofir Dor
No one can ignore the Chinese tourist, says Jenna Qian, CEO of destination marketing at China’s largest travel agency Ctrip
אינדונזיה

Following Gaza Fence Events, Indonesia Cancels Visas Issued to Israelis

22.05.18|Yoav Stoler
Israel has no formal diplomatic relations with Indonesia, but the two countries maintain economic ties, and Israelis can visit the country using temporary tourist visas, and business visas
אוהדי בית"ר ירושלים עם שחקני בית"ר ירושלים

Jerusalem Soccer Club Plays “Trump” Card

14.05.18|Tofi Stoler
Just one day before the inauguration of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, Beitar announced its intention to add the U.S. President’s last name to its club name
רוכבי אופניים מרוץ ג'ירו ד'איטליה מחיפה לתל אביב כביש החוף

Canadian Billionaire Who Brought Giro d’Italia to Israel Signals Next Target

06.05.18|Lilach Baumer
On Saturday, thousands of spectators cheered at the sidelines as the riders of Giro d’Italia made their way onto the streets of Tel Aviv