When Edna Weinstock-Gabay assumed the role of CEO and Director General of Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal, she was stepping into a century-old institution at a critical juncture in Jewish history. As the first female leader of Israel’s…
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Elyakim Rubinstein: Israel now more exposed to war crimes charges – Israel News
The International Criminal Court and the UN are clapping over the government tearing down Israel’s judiciary’s independence with the law it passed early Thursday, former deputy chief Supreme Court justice Elyakim Rubinstein said on…
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Vizhnitz Rebbe released from hospital
Vizhnitzer Rebbe, hospitalized since Purim following operation, is released from the hospital.
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Gaza’s reconstruction could take decades with $50 billion price tag
A new RAND Corporation report published Thursday paints a bleak picture of Gaza’s reconstruction, estimating that 90% of the enclave’s 2.2 million residents have been displaced during the war and that 70% of homes have been damaged or…Continue Reading
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Iran could make nuclear breakthrough in less than a week
Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear device in less than a week if it chose to, a senior U.S. military commander warned Wednesday, marking the most urgent assessment yet of Tehran’s potential nuclear capabilities.Gen….Continue Reading
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Ehud Olmert speaks of Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs – Israel News
The moment that the chiefs of the Mossad and the Shin Bet “must ask themselves whether this is something I can or cannot say to the prime minister…the whole system is cratering,” former prime minister Ehud Olmert said on Thursday.
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Mother of hostage Matan Zangauker appeals to Hamas for sign of life
Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan was abducted during Hamas’ Oct. 7 cross-border assault, appealed directly to Hamas leaders in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. Speaking in Arabic, she urged them to record and share a video of the…Continue Reading
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‘I realized I would be stuck there for
It was one of the few moments of relief during the war—a young Yazidi woman, abducted from her home more than a decade ago and held captive by a Hamas terrorist with Islamic State ties under harsh conditions in the Gaza Strip, was finally…
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What are the health benefits of Daylight Savings Time? – Israel News
Israel will begin transitioning to Daylight Savings Time at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, bringing significant health benefits to the population.
As the clocks will move forward to 3:00 a.m., this will start a period with longer daylight hours, and…
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Ancient, unique clay jug featuring camel decorations unearthed in Yatir Forest excavations
Ancient clay jug featuring red camel decorations and estimated to be around 1,200 years old discovered in excavations in the Yatir Forest. ‘Depiction of camels on the vessel highlights the importance of the animal.’
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