This year was a busy one for Israeli wines, and next year is looking promising as well! Before we crack open a bottle to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, we look back on the achievements, collaborations, special visits and initiatives from the past year in Israels wine world.

Today, it was reported that the suspicions against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Gifts Affair have been reinforced after the testimony of billionaire Leonard Blavatnik.

Watch a brief 5-minute newscast by ILTV summarizing the main news events.

The Israeli Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee filed a severe report warning of serious gaps existing in the IDFs readiness for war while placing some of the responsibility on the current government administration. Likud member Yoav Kish refused to sign the report due to its critical nature.

As Jewish people around the world get ready to celebrate the 5778 New Year on Wednesday evening, many are wondering what gift they should give the family that will be hosting the festive meal. JOLs list of top 10 gift ideas includes Rosh Hashanah classics with a twist of creative thinking!

The Israeli Prime Minister and the President of the US are expected to meet and focus on the Iranian Nuclear Deal today. Netanyahu after landing in New York earlier today: “Israel will not tolerate an Iranian presence on our northern border.”

Footage of police violence against Haredi protesters in Jerusalem sparked outrage, causing the Police Internal Investigations Department to open an investigation. Israel Police Commissioner: “I felt very bad when I saw the videos yesterday.”

Ahead of the September 25 Iraqi referendum on Kurdish independence, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced Israels support for the establishment of an independent Kurdish state. Israeli flags have since been seen waving alongside Kurdish flags at pro-independence events across Europe.