Today marks International Holocaust Day, as the world commemorates and pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp, Auschwitz Birkenau. Yet, among Israel's estimated 165,000 survivors, roughly one in three, are living in poverty. This, according to a survivors' advocacy group.
Meanwhile Israel is bracing for the arrival of one of the strongest storms in years, as winter storm Elpis heads this way. Schools across the country are set to close early as heavy snowfall is expected over the northern and central mountains.
And finally, great news for Disney fans! The Disney+ streaming service is set to be released in Israel this summer.
Tensions continue to rise as Russia amasses 100,000 forces on the Russia-Ukraine border causing international concerns of a Russian invasion. Meanwhile Israel, which maintains warm ties with both countries staying on the sidelines, though reportedly already has plans in place to evacuate tens of ...
