TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — This year’s Tel Aviv fashion week showcased local talent to international fashionistas even as a rash of deadly violence had Israel on edge. Organizers say the event was a great success, both in terms of collections and attendance, despite the tensions. Viktoria Kanar of GeekChicTLV, a fashion PR company that … Continue reading
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Thursday approved harsher measures to combat the practice of stone-throwing amid a recent surge in Palestinian violence, widening the rules of engagement for police and vowing to raise minimum penalties for offenders to four years’ imprisonment. The measures, approved by the Security Cabinet, allow police officers to fire live ammunition … Continue reading
JERUSALEM (AP) — An aspiring singer who auditioned for Israel’s top TV song competition was placed under house arrest Thursday on suspicion of hacking into international pop star Madonna’s computer and stealing and selling unreleased songs, his lawyer said. Police said Israel’s cybercrime unit arrested 38-year-old Adi Lederman on Wednesday after an investigation coordinated … Continue reading
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