Tuesday, August 30, 2022
US Citizen Imprisoned in China to Be Executed After Losing Appeal
An American citizen faces execution in China now that his appeal of a murder conviction has been rejected.
Shadeed Abdulmateen was convicted of killing his former girlfriend, and the death sentence was announced in April.
After a trial by the High People’s Court of Eastern China’s Zhejiang Province, Abdulmateen’s appeal was rejected, CCTV reported, according to Reuters.
“The High People’s Court of Zhejiang Province … found that the facts found by the Ningbo Intermediate People’s Court were clear, the evidence was true and sufficient, the conviction was accurate, the sentence was appropriate and the trial procedure was lawful, so it made the above ruling,” CCTV reported.
The Supreme People’s Court will review the decision, which is largely a formality.
A U.S. Embassy spokesman said diplomats were “aware of a court decision related to a U.S. citizen.”
“We take seriously our responsibility to assist U.S. citizens abroad and are monitoring the situation,” the spokesman said. “Due to privacy considerations, we have no further comment.”
Abdulmateen had taught English at Ningbo University of Technology, according to the South China Morning Post.
Abdulmateen had told the woman, whose name was only given as Chen, that he was divorced when he was not, state broadcaster CCTV said.
The two met in 2019 and soon became involved in a relationship.
China’s state-run Global Times said that events spiraled after Chen wanted to end the affair.
“Starting in May 2021, Chen said several times that she wanted a break-up, but she was always refused and verbally threatened by the man,” the Global Times reported.
According to the court, Abdulmateen met Chen at a bus stop in Ningbo, Zhejiang province in June 2021.
He then killed her with a “folding knife,” the court ruled.
Abdulmateen’s “premeditated revenge killing, stabbing and cutting Chen’s face and neck several times, resulting in Chen’s death, was motivated by vile motives, resolute intent and cruel means, and the circumstances of the crime were particularly bad and the consequences particularly serious, and should be punished according to law,” CCTV reported, according to CNN.
Amnesty International has reported that China sentences thousands of people to death each year, but the country does not release any official execution numbers.
Gov Hochul Satmar's"darling shiksa" Tells New York Republicans to "get out of town"
D-N.Y., sparked intense outrage after lambasting New York Republican candidates during a speech last week, telling them to "get out of town" and "head to Florida" where they belong.
The outrage simmered across social media early Monday with Twitter users slamming the New York governor for her intolerant angle and accusing her of isolating all Republicans living in the Empire State.
"We're here to say that the era of Trump and Zeldin and Molinaro – just jump on a bus and head down to Florida where you belong. Get out of town," she said.
Frum girl student outed as transgender
In the upcoming issue of B'Sheva, the weekly publication brings to light a shocking revelation about events that took place in a religious elementary school in Israel. The affair raises questions about the systemic mismanagement of a sensitive issue for the general public and religious sector in particular.
The affair came to light after parents contacted Roni Sassover, Chief Executive Officer of the 'Meirim' social welfare organization, telling her that about a month ago, they accidentally found out that one of the students happens to be a girl taking on a male identity.
When concerned parents contacted the school administration, they learned to their astonishment that staff was well aware of the secret but had knowingly withheld the information.
After learning of the deception, enraged parents sharply criticised decisions made by the school which, in their opinion, "abandoned their children." Parents of the student's classmates claim that the conduct of the school staff runs contrary to the values of the religious school system, risking their children discovering the truth about their classmate by accident and without any prior preparation.
Zhviller Rebbe passes away suddenly
The Sanz Zviller Rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Goldman, passed away suddenly at the age of 66.
Rabbi Goldman's family said that the Rebbe suffered a heart attack at his home and collapsed and lost consciousness.
A Hatzalah team was called to the scene and attempted to resuscitate the Rebbe, but he passed away, to the heartbreak of his family and Chasidim.
Rabbi Goldman worked for 20 years as a mashgiach at the Rozhin Yeshiva. He became the Rebbe 12 years ago following the passing of his father.
French Jewish Man Slaughtered and burned By Muslim Roommate
A Jewish man was murdered in a gruesome attack by his Muslim roommate, according to a Monday report by a French Jewish anti-Semitism watchdog group.
According to a statement by the National Bureau of Vigilance against Antisemitism, 34-year-old Eyal Haddad was murdered on August 20. the incident occurred in Longperrier, just northeast of Paris.
According to the report, the Muslim murderer originally told police that he committed the heinous act over 100 euros he was owed, but later admitted he did it because the victim was Jewish.
The suspect, identified as Mohamed Dridi, “smashed the skull of his victim with an axe, then he burned his face and even began to bury the body,” the BNVCA said.
He then turned himself in to police, where he was arrested and placed in detention.
French authorities have not yet confirmed the incident, but already members of the Jewish community are sounding the alarm on social media in regard to the lack of official responses.
Damien Rieu, a far-right French activist and member of Eric Zemmour’s party, was the only politician to mention the killing on Twitter.
“Still no press article to inform us about the circumstances of the death of #EyalHaddad?” he questioned.
Masbia Welcomes the Migrants shipped from Texas to New York .... Rapaport Compares the Migrants to Holocaust Survivors
The weathered transit halls of New York’s Port Authority Bus Terminal have been turned into a makeshift immigration office over the last couple weeks, ever since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began sending asylum seekers and other migrants to New York City
And when they arrive, Masbia, the kosher food pantry, is among the organizations there to greet them, providing shoes and smiles for hundreds of weary migrants.
“It is hard to keep up the pace,” Masbia Executive Director Alexander Rapaport told the New York Jewish Week, after his organization had been there for days, handing out hundreds of pairs of shoes they picked up from Walmart and Target. “It’s not a little sandwich we’re giving people.”
On Thursday, another busload of migrants arrived from Texas at 11:00 a.m. after a 72-hour journey. Among them was Anthony, a 22-year-old from Venezuela. He told the New York Jewish Week that his route north took him through the Panamanian jungle, where he injured his feet, leaving him “crying and depressed.”
He added, “A gentlemen of 60 years old, the people took and raped his granddaughter, he tried to defend her, and he also got raped.”
Anthony said he came to New York City alone, leaving his family behind in Venezuela.
“I don’t know anyone here,” Anthony said. “My family is very poor. I’ve been lucky to even get to New York. My goal is to get a good job and help my family back in my country.”
He added that he was apprehended after crossing into Texas, and border patrol officials asked if he wanted to go to New York.
“They put me on a bus, and here we are,” Anthony said.
The buses are part of what the Republican Abbott says is a plan to pressure the Biden administration on border security; critics, including NYC Mayor Eric Adams, say it is an inhumane political stunt. In a New York Post op-ed on Tuesday, Abbot called Adams a hypocrite for calling New York a sanctuary city and then complaining about the new arrivals.
Listen to this FBI Liar Featured in Bureau’s Election Fraud Video ...Had to resign over Hunter Biden Laptop
An FBI agent who was previously featured in a video from the bureau in which he described steps the organization takes to combat election fraud, has resigned from his post amid allegations of political bias.
FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Timothy Thibault retired over the weekend, per Fox News. He was escorted out of the building following his resignation, according to a source.
Thibault’s name spent considerable time in the news after it emerged that he may have used his position to interfere with the Hunter Biden investigation.
Senate Judiciary ranking member Chuck Grassley personally named Thibault in a July 18 letter he had written to FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland, in which he demanded an explanation for what whistleblowers described as a pattern of political bias from high-ranking officials.
“As you are aware, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Tim Thibault is not the only politically biased FBI agent at the Washington Field Office,” the letter stated. He added that “the FBI answers to Congress and the American people.”
Grassley gave Wray a deadline of Aug. 31 to respond to his letter, in which he also demanded a full breakdown of the structure of the Washington Field Office, including who is responsible for the units and squads within the office.
In a touch of irony, Thibault was featured in a video posted by the FBI in October of 2020, in which he described how the FBI protects election integrity.
Monday, August 29, 2022
A new awakening for Jews in Israel.... Thousands settling and establishing new communities in Judea & Shomron
Are we entering a new era in the history of Jewish settlement of the Land of Israel? The answer is clear: There is an awakening, such as we have not seen in many years.
The Nachala movement comprises dozens of garinim (seed groups) and hundreds of families - sure signs that a new era has indeed begun.
The awakening began on the 21st of the Jewish month of Tammuz, July 20: Tens of thousands of people packed their tents and families and went up to numerous locations simultaneously, demanding from the government of Israel the establishment of new Jewish communities throughout Judea and Samaria.
Since that day, a number of garinim have been organizing and conducting daily public activities at these locations. In addition, there are more garinim getting ready to move to various locations, and there are hundreds of activists throughout Israel who are organizing local chapters of supporters. They come to express their support, both ideologically and practically.
One of the new garinim, Maale Yonatan, in memory of Yoni Netanyahu, is located near Revava, on a parcel of land which was purchased back in 1980s by a Jewish family. On Tu B'av (the 15th of the Jewish month of Av), the garin organized a huge event, which was attended by rabbis, as well as by Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional council; MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism); and Tzvi Sukkot and Naama Zarbiv, candidates for the Zionist Religious party. The event was followed by an all-night Torah learning session and a gathering with Rabbi Arele Harel.
Yedidya Slonim, the coordinator of the Nachala seed groups, said: "Starting from the 21st of Tammuz we have been conducting non-stop activities in a few locations. There are daily Mincha (afternoon) prayers, followed by Torah learning and Maariv (evening) prayers in each location. At the Tu B'av event at Maale Yonatan, there were 20 families who camped out in tents overnight. Last week we had a group of young people who, after a brief training course, spent days working on developing the area.”
“The public is motivated and determined, especially in light of the absurd situation, where we see daily illegal Arab building activity, on government land.
“On Tisha B'Av (the Ninth of Av), hundreds of people were in various locations to conduct the traditional Kinot (lamentations) reading. This year, the mourning for the destruction of the Holy Temples was accompanied by positive feelings over the steps we are taking in rebuilding and settling of the Land of Israel. There were prayers at Maale Yonatan; Gofna near Nachliel; Ramat Arbel in the Galilee; Mitzpe Avichai; Mevaseret Adumim; as well as a number of other locations. MKs from all the right-wing parties expressed their full support for these activities.”
Lital Slonim, who heads the public relations for Nachala, said: "MKs from the Likud, the Religious Zionism party, and other right-wing parties are in constant contact with us. They are fully aware of the danger that Arab illegal building activities pose, and they support our efforts to put an end to it. It is clear to everyone that the establishment of new Jewish communities is the only way to prevent the illegal Arab occupation of government land. This is a crucial step, to ensure the security of Israel. It also raises the national pride within the Jewish People.”
The awakening caused by Nachala's activities is not limited to the Israeli public: The demand for the establishment of new Jewish communities by the government of Israel caused an awakening throughout Jewish communities across the globe.
Yedidya and Lital Slonim, currently in Australia, have received a warm welcome and strong support in Melbourne and Sydney. New groups of supporters are being organized in Sao Paolo, Brazil, as we as throughout the United States and Canada.
Lital Slonim explained, “Our goal is the continuation of the Zionist pioneering spirit and movement. Jewish communities throughout the world are looking to the leadership of Israel. They want to see the continued realization of our national aspirations. Individuals and entire communities are happy to be active partners in the establishment of new Jewish communities; in redeeming our Land; in educating the next generation to love the Land of Israel. Our ranks are growing.”
“The awakening which started on the 21st of Tammuz is having an impact on public discourse in Israel today. A number of right-wing MKs have signed a document drafted by Nachala, proclaiming their loyalty to the Land of Israel, as well as their obligation to work towards the establishment of new Jewish communities. This subject has once again been brought to the forefront of the public discourse in Israel.”
Animal Rights Activist Melts Down When Man Eats and licks His Shish Ke'Bab in Front of Her
NYC -- Meltdown for the ages after a man eats Shushka Bob in front of animal rights activists.
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) August 27, 2022
Source: @ViralNewsNYC pic.twitter.com/HsigOLLrIc
Palestinian Laborers Strike Because the PA Want Them to Transfer Their Money to PA Banks Instead of Israeli Banks
Breaking: Thousands of Palestinian laborers are refusing to pass the checkpoints for work in protest of the decision to transfer their salaries from Israeli banks to Palestinian banks. The fear is that by transferring to Palestinian banks, the PA will impose high taxes and fees. pic.twitter.com/jP8lmlZpmb
— Chaim • حاييم • חיים (@ChaimSmierc) August 28, 2022
Bnei-Brak Rebbe Indicted For Abusing Two Minors During Recesses
The Central District prosecutor issued an indictment against a 35-year-old teacher from Bnei Brak who taught in a Talmud Torah in Elad on suspicion of abusing two children when he was locked in the class with them.
The scathing indictment was issued by attorney Moshe Yechezkel and details how for a half a year from the beginning of 2022, the accused attacked two minors aged 12 and 14 who were studying in the Talmud Torah and exploited his position and role to give favorable attention to the youths in return for abusing them. The acts were performed during recesses when the teacher was in the locked classroom together with the pupils.
Requesting that the accused be remanded in custody until the end of legal proceedings, Yechezkel wrote that “the acts of the respondent show that he did not hesitate to use subterfuge and cunning in order to harm young juveniles. The respondent utilized his position to create trust and closeness and to exploit an opportunity to do what he is charged with.”
The accused is charged with performing criminal acts on a juvenile under 16 years old and under 14 years old while exploiting his position of authority and their dependence on him as well as utilizing his educational and supervisory role.
Police said that “if there are further victims of the accused, they should contact police and submit a complaint.” The man’s name was released for publication, and VINnews will provide the information for all who wish to submit complaints and who may have been victims of the teacher.
Twitter Suspends ‘Libs-of-Tik-Tok’
This weekend, the popular “Libs of TikTok” account was suspended by Twitter, over alleged violations of the social media platform’s guidelines.
A suspension message apparently sent to the account was posted by a different Twitter user: “Hi Libs of TikTok, your account, @libsoftiktok has been locked for violating the Twitter rules. You may not promote violence against, threaten, or harass other people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or serious disease.”
Twitter did not specify which “offensive” tweet prompted the suspension.
Libs of TikTok has become extremely popular by sharing shocking far-left videos from TikTok which depict people engaging in immoral behaviors including child mutilation. In addition, subject matter can include critical race theory, and immoral public education issues.
This is not the first time the right-wing account has been censored in recent weeks. It was suspended from Facebook last week and received the following message: “You can’t use Facebook or Messenger because your account, or activity on it, didn’t follow our Community Standards. We have already reviewed this decision and it can’t be reversed.”
Israel Bombs 1,000 Iranian Missiles In Syria
Satellite imagery showed widespread destruction at a giant military facility in western Syria targeted in a recent Israeli airstrike, and the head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said Sunday the strike targeted a depot housing over 1,000 middle-range missiles for Iran-backed fighters.
Syrian state media reported after the Thursday night attack near the cities of Tartus and Hama that two people were wounded and fires were sparked in nearby forests. It added that the missiles were fired from over the Mediterranean and most of them were shot down.
Mossad Chief Slams US: “Rushing Into Deal That’s A Total Lie, Defies Common Sense”
As reports swirl of the emerging nuclear with Iran, the head of the Mossad chief Dovid Barnea has been holding meetings on the issue, and on Thursday, he harshly censured the Biden administration at a press briefing.
Barnea said that the nuclear deal that is emerging is a strategic disaster as in the long term, it will make it easier for Iran to obtain nuclear weapons – an effort that the Islamic Republic hasn’t abandoned since 2003. In fact, the deal actually gives Iran a license to obtain nuclear material that will allow it to build a bomb.
Sunday, August 28, 2022
CNN’s Dana Bush Downplayed Anti-Semitic Hate and Violence Towards Orthodox Jews
Orthodox and politically conservative Jewish groups are criticizing CNN’s special report on anti-Semitism that aired on Sunday night, alleging that it whitewashed anti-Semitism directed at Orthodox Jews coming from the political left.
The hour-long “Rising Hate: Antisemitism in America,” hosted by the network’s chief political correspondent Dana Bash, focused on rising incidents of violence and hatred against Jews.
Agudath Israel of America said that they appreciated that CNN chose to focus attention on anti-Semitism through the creation of the report but was disappointed that attacks on Orthodox Jews—who represent the most likely victims of the attacks due to their visible attire—was addressed only tangentially.
“While the show mentioned anti-Semitism on the far right and the political left, Ms. Bash’s comments on social media seem to minimize the violence on the left by simply calling it ‘troubling discourse emerging,’ ” Agudath Israel said in a statement to JNS. “We are hopeful that this is just the beginning of a wider discussion on the topic that will transcend party-line politics in order to effectively combat anti-Semitism.”
Another Orthodox group, the Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), which represents more than 2,000 traditional rabbis, called the special report a “deliberate whitewash,” claiming that the opinions the report shows did not represent traditional communities.
“Though the program acknowledged that hatred can come from both the left and right, it also seemed to suggest that 90% of anti-Semitism can be tied to white supremacy: [attacks in] Poway [Calif.], Charlottesville [Va.] and former President Donald Trump not condemning David Duke ‘enough’ for their liking,” said CJV vice president Rabbi Dov Fischer.
“There was no mention of [Democratic] Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, [Nation of Islam leader] Louis Farrakhan, or the perpetrators of the clear majority of shootings, stabbings and other random attacks that have become sadly common in places like Brooklyn, N.Y.; Monsey, N.Y.: and Jersey City, N.J. This was a deliberate whitewash—one that enables left-wing anti-Semitism to fester unchecked.”
The group wrote that according to statistics and leaders in the affected communities, the overwhelming majority of anti-Semitic attacks are not coming from white supremacists. It pointed to two separate incidents over the weekend where Orthodox Jews were attacked by African-American teens and noted that the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas in January, which the special report covered, was a result of hateful beliefs aligned with the political left.
The special report’s reliance on ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt was a common thread among those who criticized it.
“CNN appeared to rely inordinately upon Jonathan Greenblatt, a former Obama [administration] staffer who has taken the ADL in a highly partisan direction, and even brought in Jill Jacobs, head of an organization seen by most of the Jewish community as providing political cover for anti-Semitism,” CJV southern regional vice president Rabbi Moshe Parnes said in a release.
“CNN failed to speak with a single Orthodox rabbinic leader—whether from the Simon Wiesenthal Center or a rabbinic organization like our own—and hid from its audience the predominant cause of the current crisis.” JNS
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