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By Linoy Reter
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Ambassador Mike Huckabee and MK Bismuth: “We See God’s Finger”
The chairman of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Boaz Bismuth, spoke yesterday (Tuesday) with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. During their conversation, the two connected Operation “Lion’s Roar” with the days of the Book of Esther, against the backdrop of the Purim holiday. The conversation concluded on a symbolic note, as
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New Mexico Joins Growing U.S. Initiative to Affirm the Biblical Heartland in Official Language
A bill recognizing Judea and Samaria has been introduced in New Mexico, making it the 16th U.S. state to advance the initiative. According to its sponsors, the move is intended to change the official terminology used in public documents, replacing the term “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria.” The advocacy campaign behind this effort has
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From Bondi to Canberra, President Herzog’s Australia Visit Centers on Remembrance, Resilience, and Solidarity
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Sydney yesterday (Monday) under heightened security and intense media attention, marking the start of a solidarity visit with Australia’s Jewish community in the aftermath of the antisemitic terror attack carried out during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. From the moment he landed, the visit was framed as both a
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When the Land Calls Again for Renewal, Young Israelis Return to Cultivate Israel’s North
In honor of the upcoming Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat, the New Year for Trees, which takes place next week, the organization Hiburim B’Haklaut (Connections in Agriculture) is unveiling a new initiative in northern Israel. The project connects post-military service young adults with farmers and communities that have been severely impacted since the outbreak of
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He was Killed by UNRWA on October 7; his Father Marked the End of UNRWA in Jerusalem
Kobi Samerano, whose son Jonathan Samerano was kidnapped and murdered by an UNRWA employee during the October 7 massacre, affixed a mezuzah (traditional Jewish doorpost containing holy scrolls of Scripture) this week at the entrance gate of the former UNRWA compound at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, declaring: “May this be a moment of divine favor
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A Witness in Stone and Ash: Ancient Ritual Bath Reveals Temple Life Before the Destruction
“”For the LORD has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling, saying, ‘This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it’” (Psalm 132:13-14 NIV). Excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in collaboration with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation recently uncovered a rock-hewn
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Israeli Tech Leaders From New York Open Trading in Tel Aviv, Affirming a Strong Economic Alliance
Eight Israeli high-tech founders operating out of New York rang the opening bell at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) yesterday (Tuesday) to underscore the economic bond between the two cities, amid concerns in the business community over New York’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The Israeli founders from New York delivered a clear message: the
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Global Outpouring of Support: Millions Raised for Families of Victims of the Sydney Terror Attack
$2.5 million raised within 24 hours in an international crowdfunding campaign to aid the families of those killed and wounded in the Sydney attack. The campaign’s target is $5 million | Charidy CEO: “The immediate and moving response from thousands of donors worldwide reflects genuine human solidarity”
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A New Mediterranean Alignment: Israel, Greece, and Cyprus Weigh Joint Military Force to Counter Turkey
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus are examining the establishment of a joint force to defend strategic assets and infrastructure in the Mediterranean Sea | The force would be designed to confront growing security challenges in the region, foremost among them Turkey’s expanding military activity
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Israel’s Defenders Avert Attack in Biblical Hebron
A vehicle-ramming terror attack occurred Saturday evening in Hebron, near the “Policeman’s Circle.” A terrorist attempted to strike Israeli Defense Forces soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade. One person was lightly injured and received medical treatment at the scene by emergency personnel. The attacker was neutralized. A second Palestinian, later identified as uninvolved in the attack, was also killed during the incident.
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IDF Prepares to Fight Terror in a Multi-Front Campaign Throughout 2025
With Hamas entrenched in Gaza, Hezbollah active in Lebanon, and Iranian-backed threats across Syria, the IDF outlines a year of intensified military operations focused on defeating terrorism and restoring national security.
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Liberated Hostage Emily Damari: “We Stood for the Siren — From Captivity in Gaza”
Captivity survivor Emily Damari shares an unforgettable moment from last year’s Memorial Day: “Standing for a minute of silence in the darkest place — it was one of the most powerful moments I ever experienced.”
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Missile Attack from Yemen Intercepted; Sirens Blare in Israel’s South
Against the backdrop of growing security tensions and increased U.S. pressure on the Houthis in Yemen, sirens sounded early this morning in the Dead Sea area. Israel’s defense systems intercepted the threat before it crossed the country’s border.
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