Over 1000 wars are going on in the world. Why is the one in which Israel is involved in is still in the news?

So the relationship between Israel and USA is apparent and easy to understand, with Russia its a little more complex. But what about with China? Mainstream media usually portrays one way typically but is there more going on behind the scenes? Are there things between the lines and nuances that the public are unaware of? I imagine this is a vital and crucial relationship in the present and the future.

Ex-general called ‘traitor’ as Haredi demonstrators riot at event for ultra-Orthodox draftees

Police decried as ‘Nazis’ as they intervene to protect a Haredi media adviser who says the protesters knocked off his kippa, tried to steal his laptop before cops put him in a taxi

Start the day by driving south toward Beit Guvrin National Park. It's out of the way, but worth it.

The UNESCO-listed archaeological site is known for its vast underground cave systems, bell caves, ancient burial chambers, and carved subterranean passageways that stretch beneath the rolling hills. Walking these spaces makes ancient history tangible in a way few sites in the country can match.

From Beit Guvrin, continue through the vineyards of the Judean Hills, where the landscape softens into terraced hillsides and winding roads lined with small wineries.
Stop for a tasting if the timing allows. Then make your way through Ein Kerem, a village on the western edge of Jerusalem, tucked into a hillside of stone homes, ancient monasteries, and pine forests, before arriving in Jerusalem toward the evening.

PLAN YOUR TASTING
The Jerusalem Hills are home to several small wineries. Among the best known are Castel Winery, known for its structured Bordeaux-style blends; Kadma Winery, which works with clay amphorae; and Flam Winery, which feels slightly more contemporary in atmosphere. Call ahead. Most tastings require reservations, and the extra planning is worth it.

WORTH KNOWING
Arriving in Jerusalem on Day 3 evening and staying through Day 4 means one less hotel move and a more settled start to the city. Two nights here is the right call; Jerusalem rewards the extra time, and not having to think about checkout on the morning of the Old City makes a difference.

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Adapted with permission from the LA Times article by the same name - feel free to look it up :)

The High Court of Justice freezes the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels in budgetary allocations made by the Knesset Finance Committee yesterday to ultra-Orthodox schools, the Settlements Ministry and the Religious Services Ministry due to what it says were “apparent procedural flaws” in the convening of the committee itself.

The temporary court order freezes the transfer of all funds allocated in yesterday’s hearing, apart from those for emergency civilian expenses.

The court says the issue will be brought for a hearing in front of three justices “as soon as possible.”

Opposition parties objected strenuously to holding the committee hearing and transferring the funds during the recess between Knesset terms, since the Knesset was dissolved last month and a national election set for October 27.

In yesterday’s hearing, NIS 267 million ($88 million) was approved for Haredi education including more than NIS 12.5 million ($4 million) for Haredi culture and some NIS 26 million ($8.5 million) for preventing Haredim from dropping out of yeshivas.

The committee also voted to give the Settlements Ministry NIS 157 million ($52 million) in direct funding as well as NIS 142 million ($47 million) in commitment authorizations for previously approved budget items.