JTA — The IDF’s chief cantor will be allowed to perform for Hanukkah in Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall — but not for everyone — after tensions over Israel ripped through one of the city’s most popular Jewish celebrations.
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After uproar, IDF cantor to perform at Amsterdam Hanukkah concert — but not for everyone
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Family of Meny Godard: Now we can begin to heal
The family of Meny Godard, whose body was returned to Israel for burial after 769 days, says they can now begin to heal – and vow to keep fighting for the three families still waiting.
(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News’ North American desk is…
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U.S. Envoy Said to Be Planning to Meet With Senior Hamas Official – The New York Times
- U.S. Envoy Said to Be Planning to Meet With Senior Hamas Official The New York Times
- Trump Envoy Witkoff Reportedly Planning Meeting With Top Hamas Official on Gaza Cease-fire Haaretz
- Witkoff said planning to meet soon with Hamas leader Khalil…
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Drought and Settler Violence Make 2025 West Bank Olive Harvest Worst in Living Memory
‘Palestinian Farmers Are Fighting to Survive’
This year’s olive harvest will not exceed 10,000 tons – less than a tenth of the average over the past decade, according to the Palestinian Olive Council’s estimate. Unlike in Israel, Palestinian…
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European NGO seeks arrest of Israeli rapper in Prague over alleged Gaza war crimes
The European foundation “Hind Rajab,” which leads legal campaigns against IDF soldiers abroad, announced on Friday that it has submitted a request to the Czech Republic’s chief prosecutor for the arrest of Israeli rapper Noam Zurieli, who…
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Infant, three adults rescued from Yarkon River after vehicle sank
The rescuers responded to an emergency call and found the trapped group sitting on the roof of their car, where they were to avoid the rising water.Continue Reading
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Hezbollah unit behind kidnapping and killing of Lebanese politician Elias al-Has
More than two years after his death was reported as a car accident, the Israel Defense Forces said Friday that Elias al-Hasrouni, a senior official in the Lebanese political party Lebanese Forces, was assassinated by Hezbollah’s Unit 121.IDF…Continue Reading
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New study finds bacteria in brain tumors play ‘surprising’ role in cancer growth
Newly published research in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Cancer suggests that bacteria inside brain tumors may play a far more active role in how cancers grow, spread and respond to treatment than previously understood, according to…
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Storm sends car into Yarkon River: 4 rescued after climbing onto roof
A vehicle skidded into the Yarkon River, near the Adanim Junction on Highway 40, due to stormy weather.
The four passengers – three adults and a three-year-old toddler – were forced to climb onto the roof of the sinking car. They were rescued by…
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‘Where was intelligence on O
The shiva for Staff Sgt. Itay Chen, 19, was held by his parents, Ruby and Hagit, at the Chabad House in Netanya. Perhaps it was because they knew that thousands of Israelis would pass through during the week, and they needed a large, organized…Continue Reading