Thursday last weekend marked the international day for the elimination of violence against women, and just in time for the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics releasing its disturbing annual report. The document alleging that some 60,000 Israeli women were victims of violence in 2020, with another 41,000 women being threatened with violence. And of course, that’s not including the thousands of unrecorded claims, with the CBS finding that just 39% of women are likely to file a report in the first place. So with these facts in mind, Israeli organizations partnered up for a new and incredibly powerful campaign – giving voice to the tragically voiceless.
The Israeli civilian killed in the Jerusalem terrorist attack, Eli Kay, may his memory be a blessing - a 26-year-old oleh from South Africa was laid to rest on Monday in Jerusalem.
As the reproduction rate, or R, continues to rise above 1, thousands of Israelis have already rushed to make appointments for the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shots for their children as the country begins vaccinating kids ages 5 to 11.
Panic and bloodshed in the capital – with the second terror attack in Jerusalem in just four days. This as a Hamas terrorist gunman shot at police and civilians on Sunday morning. Viewer discretion is advised.