In addition to Friedman serving as chairman, the position of vice chairman will go to Arnold Schlesinger, who supports Israel's only university particle accelerator center.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ex-US amb. to Israel David Friedman to chair Ariel University Foundation
Bloomberg on Israel's judicial reform: I don't blame investors for leaving
Benjamin Netanyahu's government is attempting to "effectively abolish Israel's independent judiciary," the former NYC mayor wrote.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bloomberg on Israel's judicial reform: I don't blame investors for leaving
New remains of multiple extinct species excavated on Chilean coast
The discovery included the remains of multiple species of giant sloths.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: New remains of multiple extinct species excavated on Chilean coast
Albahie Auction House to host book launch for Shahida Ahmed's debut novel 'Through Brown Eyes'
AlBahie Auction House engages Qatar’s community of local and international collectors with monthly auctions, selling exhibitions and special events. AlBahie is thrilled to be hosting the book launch for Shahida…..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Albahie Auction House to host book launch for Shahida Ahmed's debut novel 'Through Brown Eyes'
In first, Ed. Minister visits family of deceased schoolchildren in Shuafat
The children, aged three, four and eight, died after getting hit by a car on their way to school.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: In first, Ed. Minister visits family of deceased schoolchildren in Shuafat
10% of Israeli Jews think terrorist Baruch Goldstein is a 'national hero' – poll
Baruch Goldstein was a Jewish settler and terrorist who massacred 29 Palestinians in the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron in 1994. Some Israelis still support him.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 10% of Israeli Jews think terrorist Baruch Goldstein is a 'national hero' - poll
Russia mulls passports for families of mobilized soldiers – report
Russian President Vladimir Putin shared his support for the move, which is being implemented in Russia's Kurgan Oblast.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Russia mulls passports for families of mobilized soldiers - report
Lebanon adopts ‘dollarisation’ as currency, economy crumbles
The shift to a more dollar-dominated economy happened not by government decree, but by companies and individuals refusing to accept payment in a currency that relentlessly loses value..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon adopts ‘dollarisation’ as currency, economy crumbles
If key IDF reservists not ready for war – how bad could striking be? – analysis
There is no question that at least some of the nightmare scenarios of reservists striking due to judicial reform could be catastrophic for the IDF.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: If key IDF reservists not ready for war – how bad could striking be? - analysis
Iran’s Leader Says Those Who Poisoned Schoolgirls Deserve Death
Authorities have acknowledged suspected attacks at more than 50 schools across 21 of Iran’s 30 provinces since November..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran’s Leader Says Those Who Poisoned Schoolgirls Deserve Death