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Why Yom Kippur means Jews must lead peace with Arabs
Making peace with Israel’s Arab neighbors is the Jewish thing to do around Yom Kippur, according to Rabbi Tuly Weisz, founder and CEO of Israel365.
He told ILTV Insider that, “Yom Kippur actually teaches that … we are meant to reach out to…Continue Reading
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Cuomo secures broad Jewish support after Adams drops out
A wave of Jewish organizations has thrown their support behind Andrew Cuomo’s bid for New York City mayor, following Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to suspend his reelection campaign, JTA reported Tuesday.
On Monday, Crown Heights United…
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Nir Am defenders staved off one of Hamas’s fiercest October 7 assaults — probe
An internal Israel Defense Forces probe into the October 7, 2023, terror assault near Kibbutz Nir Am has found that the joint efforts of a locally stationed Golani Brigade company, the community’s standby squad, and arriving military and…
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Inside Israel’s ‘Esther Project’: DOJ filings reveal paid US influencer campaign
JTA — Newly filed records with the US Department of Justice show that Israel’s government has quietly launched a two-track influence operation in the United States, blending big-budget political advertising with grassroots-style…
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How does the Gaza flotilla play to international media?
How does the Gaza flotilla play to international media? | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel NewsAs a new flotilla sails for Gaza, the tactics of a previous voyage – from pre-recorded videos to rejected aid routes – provide a clear…
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Gaza-bound flotilla says it has entered ‘danger zone’ near Israel
“We have now entered the high-risk zone, the area where previous flotillas have been attacked and/or intercepted,” the Global Sumud Flotilla wrote on its Telegram channel.
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Greta Thunberg (right) on board the flotilla
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Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard following antisemitism probe
After months of tense negotiations, US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Harvard University has agreed to pay $500 million and operate trade schools as part of a deal with the administration, Reuters reported.
“Linda is finishing up…
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Colombia unveils new rifle to replace Israeli Galil after cutting ties with Israel
Colombia has unveiled its first domestically produced military rifle, a weapon officials say is cheaper and at least 15% lighter than the rifles its security forces have used for decades. The move marks a shift away from arms long supplied by…
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Israel’s secret ‘Esther Project’: DOJ filings reveal paid US influencer campaign amid AI-powered PR blitz
Newly filed records with the Department of Justice show that Israel’s government has quietly launched a two-track influence operation in the United States, blending big-budget political advertising with grassroots-style…
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