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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 434

Daniel Atar

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman (L) and KKL-JNF head Daniel Atar plant a tree for Tu B'Shvat at the US ambassador's residence in Jerusalem, February 12, 2020. (Rafi Ben Hakoon/KKL-JNF)
October 14, 2020, 9:51 am
Gantz backs Daniel Atar for second term at KKL-JNF helm
Support for controversial incumbent causes consternation among Blue and White supporters of Zeev Bielski, disappointment among environmentalists wanting Alon Tal for the job
By Sue Surkes
The new Hula Valley Reserve's visitors' center, officially opened on November 6, 2019. (Michael Huri)
November 7, 2019, 5:38 pm
State-of-the-art visitors’ center opens at Hula Valley Nature Reserve
At new building, named for former Canadian PM Stephen Harper, visitors will be able to experience flying like a bird
By Sue Surkes
Nefesh B'Nefesh Mega Aliyah Event, Teaneck, New Jersey, 10 March, 2019 (Shahar Azran)
March 14, 2019, 5:05 pm
At NJ fair, rise in anti-Semitism in the mix when deciding to move to Israel
Idealism and family are the main reasons cited by potential immigrants considering immigration to the Jewish State. But increasing concerns about public Jew-hatred loom
By Naomi Lanzkron
Israeli kids plant trees for the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat, in Haifa, on February 9, 2017, in a KKL-JNF forest. (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)
January 13, 2019, 9:54 pm
Accusing leader of cronyism, ministry report urges century-old KKL be dismantled
With branches abroad already frustrated by Israel mothership, Justice Ministry investigator alleges mismanagement at top of legendary multi-billion dollar organization
By Sue Surkes
Flames from the Woolsey Fire surround a house in Malibu, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. (David McNew/Getty Images via JTA)
November 20, 2018, 10:24 pm
KKL-JNF group offers US help for California fire recovery effort
Environmental organization’s chairman Danny Atar pens letter to Department of Agriculture, which assisted Israel in putting out forest fires in 2006 and 2010
By JTA
View of a plenum session of the Knesset, July 2, 2018. (Flash90)
July 30, 2018, 4:46 pm
27 gone out of 120: Knesset sees record number of dropouts
Almost a quarter of lawmakers have given up their seats since being elected in 2015, and the number is likely to rise
By ToI Staff
Palestinians march past a tent city erected along the border with Israel east of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip on March 30, 2018 (AFP PHOTO / MAHMUD HAMS)
March 30, 2018, 2:53 pm
Border battles: 7 things to know for March 30
Israel repeatedly warned Palestinians not to approach the fence during the Hamas-backed ‘March of Return’ campaign. Evidently to no avail
By Adiv Sterman
A view of Marcus Street in Talbieh, one of the Jerusalem neighborhoods in which the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate has sold land to private investors. (Courtesy Eiferman Realty)
March 5, 2018, 6:10 am
Government tells Jerusalem homeowners on former church lands, ‘Don’t sell’
Deputy Attorney General Erez Kamenitz heads committee looking for solutions for apartment owners whose property rights were put in limbo by churches’ sales
By Sue Surkes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, December 17, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 27, 2017, 10:05 pm
PM said looking at special task-force to nationalize KKL-JNF
Decision comes after organization reported to renege on plan to transfer majority of its revenues to the government to retain its tax exempt status
By ToI Staff
The Jewish National Fund collects money through donations in boxes that look like this. (Flickr Commons via JTA)
November 10, 2017, 5:03 am
Israel wants a big cut from the Jewish National Fund
Government advancing legislation to force organization to fund state-run national infrastructure projects
By Andrew Tobin
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III (C) leads the Palm Sunday Easter procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 9, 2017. (AFP Photo/Gali Tibbon)
September 9, 2017, 6:40 pm
Palestinians call for ouster of Greek Orthodox patriarch
Demonstrators protest outside of patriarchate in Jerusalem over sale of church land in city to anonymous investors
By AP and Sue Surkes
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III leads the Orthodox Easter ceremony of the 'Holy Fire' as thousands gather in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 15, 2017. (AFP/Gali Tibbon)
September 7, 2017, 7:35 pm
Greek church land investors threatening to cancel leases, KKL boss says
Danny Atar says group of mystery buyers may kick people out before leases end in 2050s. Investors’ lawyer: ‘KKL isn’t telling the whole story; it owes 10 years’ rent’
By Sue Surkes
Israelis holding signs of the Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael) take part in a Tu Bishvat tradition of planting trees in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Michmash, Wednesday, January 15, 2014. (Photo by Yossi Zamir/Flash 90)
October 10, 2016, 11:56 pm
JNF boss accused of spying on workers to face hearing
Board to probe administrative failure allegations against Meir Spiegel, as workers demand his dismissal
By Sue Surkes
Former MK Danny Atar, right, who was elected as Chairman of Keren Kayemet LeYisrael. (YouTube/Or Keshet)
November 23, 2015, 4:17 pm
Zionist Union MK Danny Atar quits Knesset to head JNF
Yael Cohen-Paran of Tzipi Livni’s Hatnua faction to take up the newly vacated parliament seat
By Stuart Winer
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