Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2356: College Yiddish vs Living Hebrew
Posted on · Episode: 2356 Hebrew and Yiddish struggle for ascendancy after WW-II. Today, scholar Richard Armstrong considers the world of language textbooks.
Tag: Israel
Business
Houston businessman sues Texas over a statewide ban on contractors boycotting Israel
Posted on · The lawsuit is seeking a temporary pause on the state's anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions clause, which prohibits government contractors from boycotting Israel.
News
Discussing The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Continuation
Posted on · Today, we try to expand our understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including a deep dive into the history and issues of the region with the former US Ambassador to Israel and with a professor of history.
Houston
Houston Protestors Rally Outside Israeli Consulate In Support Of Palestinians
Posted on · Protestors called on local officials to acknowledge and support their efforts, while marching in solidarity with striking Palestinians in Israel and occupied territory.
International
Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Continue After Global Pro-Palestinian Protests
Posted on · Israeli attacks killed at least 42 people and toppled three buildings in Gaza. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called the violence "utterly appalling" and urged an end to the fighting.
Houston Matters
Foreign Policy Career Comes In Handy For Actor In The Alley’s ‘Camp David’
Posted on · Actor Sam Khazai says his years studying America's Middle East policy helped him bring authenticity to the story of the historic 1978 peace accords.
World Cup
Israel In Uproar Over Argentina Pre-World Cup Friendly Snub
Posted on · Argentina is one of the most popular national teams among Israelis and fans had been scrambling to get a chance to see Messi in person
Arts & Culture
Houston’s International Short Film Festival Kicks-Off 5th Edition With Texas, Mexico, World and Israeli Categories
Posted on · Literally Short will screen movies from all over the world and will also host after-parties, workshops on movie production, and art exhibitions.
News
UPDATE: 60 Killed In Gaza, US at UN: Israel Acted With ‘Restraint’ In Gaza Border Clash
Posted on · Attempts to cross or damage a fence "are not sufficient grounds for the use of live ammunition," the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said
Houston Matters
Former Ambassador: Opening U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem ‘Confuses Policy’
Posted on · Edward Djerejian, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel and Syria, says opening the embassy is a "major departure" and confuses policy more than clarifying it.
News
WATCH: 55 Palestinian Protesters Killed As U.S. Opens Jerusalem Embassy
Posted on · The day was marked by violence and bloodshed, as tens of thousands of Palestinians protested the embassy opening and Israeli army forces killed dozens of protesters
News
Syrian Media Report Israeli Attack Near Capital Damascus
Posted on · The official news agency SANA said the attack occurred in the countryside in Kisweh, just south of Damascus
News
UPDATE: Trump Considering Response To Syria Attack
Posted on · Moscow and Damascus say Israeli F-15s hit the Tiyas air base in central Syria, killing 14 people following a reported chlorine gas attack in the last rebel-held stronghold. Israel won't comment
News
Trump Dangles Israel Trip For New Embassy; Mum On Peace Plan
Posted on · Trump said his controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city had improved chances for ending the conflict
News
U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem Will Open By End Of 2019, Pence Says In Israel
Posted on · Vice President Mike Pence announces a faster timeline for opening the embassy than had been previously reported, and calls Jerusalem "Israel's capital" in a speech to the Knesset