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• Brexit day of reckoning: parliament to vote on Johnson's deal October 19, 2019
  More than three years since the United Kingdom voted 52-48 to be the first country to leave the European project, Johnson will try to win parliament's approval for the divorce treaty.
• Yair Netanyahu calls on Israelis to ‘hit the pockets’ of news channels October 19, 2019
  The son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to social media on Friday to call Channel 12 and 13 “anti-Israeli propaganda.”
• Turkey uses white phosphorus in the alleged ‘safe zone’ in Syria – Report October 19, 2019
  In the last 24 hours British expert sees more evidence of civilians and children with chemical burns then in any stage of the Syrian civil war.
• Iran arrests head of anti-regime Telegram channel October 19, 2019
  At the time of his arrest, Zam was based in France, but the IRGC claimed in a statement that he was “guided into” Iran.
• Holocaust survivor shares her experience October 19, 2019
  Irene Butter, a Holocaust survivor who now lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, recently shared her story with about 600 people.
• Solidarity Shabbats to mark one year since Tree of Life shooting October 19, 2019
  After last year's #ShowUpForShabbat initiative, AJC is calling on people to show up for Shabbat services on the anniversary of the 2018 Tree of Life shooting.
• Angry Lebanese march after Hariri gives model $16 mil. October 19, 2019
  South African Model Candice Van Der Merwe met Prime Minister Saad Hariri, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, while on vacation.
• How Germany is rethinking security for its Jewish community October 19, 2019
  Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said that police will “have to take a closer look at the gamers’ scene,” a reference to the shooter’s frequent use of online gaming platforms.
• Sacha Baron Cohen makes Nazi analogy to slam Zuckerberg’s Facebook policy October 19, 2019
  In a tweet thread, Cohen wrote that Zuckerberg allowing offensive speech on Facebook is like a restaurant welcoming antisemites who shout antisemitic insults.
• Israeli street art and tattoos – leaving the comfort zone October 19, 2019
  The street art of Boaz Sides, aka UNTAY, gains notice from Israel to Europe.
• Trump lauds women for 'first spacewalk,' told it isn't October 19, 2019
  Jessica Meir, the Israeli-Swedish NASA astronaut on an all-female spacewalk told him it wasn't.
• How Congress is fighting the U.S. Government's white supremacy problem October 19, 2019
  Members of Congress are demanding answers as to why the State Department mentions Islamic State but not white supremacy groups.
• Furious protests erupt in Lebanon, Hariri presents 72-hour deadline October 18, 2019
  Lebanon's biggest protests in a decade recall the 2011 Arab revolts that toppled four presidents. Lebanese from all sects and walks of life have come out on to the streets.
• Resident of Ofakim storms a police station, stabs officer with stick October 18, 2019
  The 30-year old man, was arrested by officers at the station and attempted to attack them with a knife.
• Thai food giant backs Israeli start-up producing protein from fly larvae October 18, 2019
  The seafood company Thai Union Group, the world's largest producer of canned tuna products, has committed an initial $30 million to the venture fund.
• Rick Perry says departure has 'absolutely nothing' to do with Ukraine October 18, 2019
  Last week, the three Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives committees leading the impeachment probe issued a subpoena for Perry.
• ‘Jojo Rabbit’ doesn’t glorify Nazis — it’s a lesson in how hate is taught October 18, 2019
  The film is written and directed by Taika Waititi, a Maori Jew most recognized for writing and directing the recent “Thor: Ragnarok” movie — he also stars as Hitler.
• Global watchdog keeps Pakistan on terrorism financing "grey list" October 18, 2019
  "The FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan by February 2020," it said in a statement.
• Netanyahu warns of ‘dangerous’ Gantz government with Joint List October 18, 2019
  The prime minister’s remarks came after Gantz said Netanyahu refuses to do what it takes to form a unity government.
• Iran’s regime fails for sixth time to meet anti-terror finance measures October 18, 2019
  New penalities imposed on Iran by financial watchdog organization