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Introduction

Oct 7, 2023 atrocities, the thousands of "Palestinian" Arab Muslim barbarian (Hamas/PIJ, PFLP & ordinary Gazans) onslaught on southern Israel - under Allah Akbar cries: massacring youth at a festival, torching families alive at their homes, suffocating shelters with people in them, mass torture, mass rape - some even post mortem - all while laughing, slaughtering children in front of their parents - parents in front of their children, beheading babies, dismembering bodies, kidnapping kids, men women into Gaza while parading them to cheers of other racist Arab masses. It led to operation Swords of Iron.

Notes part I (May 7 - June 7)

Shin Bet chief visits Malmo ahead of Eurovision - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/07/2024 11:01 AM INN

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Watch: IDF forces enter Rafah. IDF publishes footage of forces entering, taking control of Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Israel National News, May 7, 2024, 12:55 PM (GMT+3) INN

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NYC Mayor to Arutz Sheva: 'These are not protests, this is dangerous radicalization'. Yoni Kempinski May 7, 2024, 1:20 AM INN

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IAF aircraft eliminate terror cell in Beit Hanoun. Israel National News, May 7, 2024, 1:11 PM INN

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Imagining a world without antisemitism.

In this utopian world in which Jew-hatred was nothing but a bad memory, Hamas would have no reason to exist. Instead of building rockets and tunnels, the residents of Gaza could turn their coastal enclave into a paradise with a bustling economy and a high standard of living. Op-ed. Gary Willig, May 7, 2024, 2:10 PM. INN

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‘Go Back to Poland!’ Resonates With Me. In Lodz in 1937, his fellow city councilmen shouted at my father: ‘Go to Palestine!’ By Nathan Lewin. May 7, 2024 4:13 pm ET

‘Go back to Poland.” So chanted some of the pro-Hamas protesters at Columbia University in recent weeks. The message, directed at Jewish students, has stuck with me.

I was born in Lodz, Poland, in 1936. In that year my father, a rabbi who also earned a doctorate in law at the University of Lviv, was elected to the City Council of Lodz. The city had about 700,000 residents and was one-third Jewish. The council was dissolved after several stormy meetings. When elections were again held in 1938, my father was re-elected. During his first term Isaac Lewin earned a reputation as a vigorous and articulate defender of the Jewish population of Lodz. Violent antisemitism endangered the city’s Jewish residents. Many were murdered on the streets, their deaths unpunished and praised by antisemitic council members of the National Camp party. Three particularly outspoken Jew-haters on the council were named Kowalski, Czernik and Schweidler.

My parents fled Poland in September 1939, after the Nazi army invaded the country and days before its arrival in Lodz. Among the papers my father took with him as we crossed the border into Lithuania in the middle of the night were transcript pages of sessions of the Lodz City Council. A half-century after our arrival in America as refugees, he published English translations in a 1992 volume of essays titled “In Defense of Human Rights.” (He died at 89 in 1995.)

My father spoke at a council session on Jan. 28, 1937, about “terrible things happening on the streets of Lodz”—the latest being the fatal stabbing that day of a 23-year-old Jew. Councilman Kowalski responded to news of the killing, “Bravo, bravo,” after which the transcript reports “noise in the hall.” Councilman Czernik then chimed in: “I am ready to kill hundreds of you in one hour.” The transcript recites that the president called: “Order. Order!”

My father continued in a conciliatory vein: “The City Council should appeal to the citizens that peace be restored. The City Council should teach the population the lesson of peace and call upon all inhabitants to live in peace.”

Councilman Schweidler immediately responded: “In Palestine, you can speak of peace!”

“We are proud of Palestine,” my father said, “and you do not have the right to tell us what we should do in Palestine.”

The transcript documents that, pounding his rostrum, Kowalski seconded Schweidler’s directive: “Go to Palestine.”

Is today’s “Go to Poland” truly different from the “Go to Palestine” abusively hurled at my father? Czernik’s sadistic 1937 dream of killing hundreds of Jews in one hour was realized with the Holocaust and repeated with the Oct. 7 massacre. But the sliver of land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea that my father’s Jew-hating colleagues then called “Palestine” is very different today.

Israel preserves the rights of all residents, whether or not they are Jewish, against vicious assaults. The embattled democracy seeks only—as my father urged—to live in peace. WSJ [1]

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US government outraged at Hamas response Israel National news, May 7, 2024, 3:31 PM INN

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Columbia prof.: 'Israeli friends will be harmed first'. Yoni Kempinski May 7, 2024, 3:27 PM INN

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Israeli official: Hamas proposal is unacceptable. New proposal includes demand for Israel to release re-arrested 'Shalit deal' terrorists senior Israeli official tells Reuters that Hamas' counteroffer to the Egyptian proposal is unacceptable to Israel, and Israel will rethink its next steps.

Israel National News, May 7, 2024, 2:48 PM INN

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Residents of Gaza border communities can return in two to three year, Israeli official says. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/07/2024 03:59 PM JPost

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IDF tanks take control of Gazan side of Rafah Crossing to Egypt, key road captured. By Emanuel Fabian. Official says army launched ‘limited operation’ aimed at pressuring Hamas to accept a deal; army says 20 gunmen killed, 3 tunnels found, explosive-laden car hit as it drove at tank. 07 May 2024 TOI

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NYT: Mediators 'frustrated' by Hamas's now rejecting deal terms it proposed in March. By Lazar Berman. 07 May 2024. TOI

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Watch: IDF destroys launcher used to fire at Israel. IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher that was used to fire projectiles toward Israel, less than an hour after they were fired. Israel National News, May 7, 2024, 11:30 PM. ...approximately 12 projectiles were also identified crossing from the area of Rafah in southern Gaza into the area of Re'im earlier on Tuesday... INN

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Lior Rudaeff murdered, his body is held by Hamas. Hostages Families Forum Headquarters announces that hostage believed to have been kidnapped on October 7 was killed that day and his body was taken to Gaza by terrorists. Israel National News, May 7, 2024, 9:43 PM INN

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Swedish singer Erik Saade violates Eurovision rules, performs holding keffiyeh. Amid fears of major pro-Palestinian riot in Malmö, Erik Saade performs in opening of contest's first semi-final, ignoring EBU regulations by wrapping the black-and-white keffiyeh around his wrist; Israeli starlet Eden Golan set to perform 'Hurricane' on Thursday in the 2nd semi final. Raz Shechnik, Malmö | published: 05.07.24 |23:26 YNet

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CRYBABIES: Hunger-Striking Princeton Protestors Moan That Nobody Is Monitoring Their Health [SEE THE VIDEOS] May 8, 2024 YWN

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UN Official Duped By Fake Rabbi’s Invite To Speak On ‘Morality Of Intifada’ At Anti-Israel Protest. Francesca Albanese asked for an honorarium to be transferred to the 'fellowship of her volunteer' for speech on 'morality of intifada' By Kassy Akiva. May 7, 2024. DailyWire.com DailyWire

DOPE: Israel Hating UN Official Duped by Satirical “Chief Rabbi of Gaza” Into Agreeing to Speak at Anti-Israel Event. May 8, 2024. A notoriously anti-Israel United Nations official, Francesca Albanese, was tricked into agreeing to speak at an anti-Israel event at Columbia University by a satirical account posing as the “Chief Rabbi of Gaza.” The account, “Rabbi Linda Goldstein,” is known for mocking progressive anti-Israel talking points.

The Daily Wire, which published the hilarious idiocy of Albanese, revealed that “Goldstein” – who is actually a male lawyer whose name isn’t public – emailed Albanese, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, inviting her to deliver a keynote address on the “Morality of Intifada” to thousands of students gathered at the Gaza solidarity encampment. Albanese’s research assistant, Eleonora De Martin, responded, asking for more details on the topic and length.

Despite being told the speech would defend “intifada,” De Martin maintained interest and asked about an honorarium. Goldstein offered a small honorarium, which De Martin requested be transferred to the “fellowship of her volunteer” due to official capacity restrictions. YWN.

Gaza ‘chief rabbi’ dupes staff of UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese. A United Nations watchdog is calling for a probe of Albanese after one of her staff members appeared to try to bypass rules about honoraria. Mike Wagenheim. (May 8, 2024 / JNS) Hillel Neuer, executive director of U.N. Watch, is calling for an investigation of Francesca Albanese after a staff member for the U.N. special rapporteur for the Palestinian-controlled territories appeared to ask that an honorarium circumvent United Nations rules. JNS

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BBC (fake) News – written by terrorists – the proof. May 8, 2024. This exclusive shows without doubt that the BBC puts out blatant fake news reports, and it also proves that the sources they rely upon for news include Al Jazeera, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad!

Hamas propaganda – the mass graves of Nasser Hospital. As part of the move south, the Israeli forces began to close in on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis. In mid-January fighting between Israel and the terrorist factions became intense in the *vicinity* of the hospital. Hamas propaganda channels were reporting dozens of casualties by January 22. On the same day, Palestinians began burying the bodies (almost certainly mostly dead terrorists) in the grounds of the hospital.... Institutional problem. The above shows just how bad the situation has become. The BBC is sharing fake news provided to them by terrorist groups. But as I was putting this report together three additional BBC incidents occurred that can be used to show that the problem with the BBC appears unsalvageable.

One: On the 29 April the BBC ran a story by Adnan El-Bursh, the Gazan based BBC Arabic correspondent. In it El-Bursh describes his life in Gaza during the war. But the article also highlights the deep friendship between El-Bursh and Wael Al-Dahdouh – the man who runs the Al Jazeera office in Gaza. Al-Dahdouh spent seven years in an Israeli jail for throwing Molotov cocktails. Apparently he was affiliated with Islamic Jihad at the time. His brother, his son, over a dozen of his cousins, his nephews and his brother-in-law were all Islamic Jihad terrorists. His family is considered Islamic Jihad royalty. This is a man a BBC correspondent should whitewash, admire and respect?

Two: On May 1, another BBC Arabic journalist, Lebanon-based Rami Ruhayem, sent an email to BBC executives which downplayed the October 7 atrocities and incredibly suggested BBC material is biased towards Israel. And here is the truth. The BBC attempts balance between terrorist supporters and Israel supporters, between the terrorists and the democracy. In doing this it falls into a rabbit hole it cannot escape from. Not only is much of the material the BBC rely on anti-Israel junk, but it will never been enough for those who support the terrorists.

Three: On May 5, the BBC published an article about the student protest at Newcastle University. The article whitewashed the event – making it seem peaceful and benign. One of the leaders of the protest publicly celebrated October 7. The BBC journalist did no research and clearly just wanted to paint the protestors in a positive light. It is impossible to imagine the BBC writing about far right protestors in such a fashion regardless of the physically passive nature of the protest.

This is the output of the BBC these days. It is not accidental. The anti-Israel virus is in the BBC’s very DNA. The BBC is producing fake news provided by terrorist groups. It really is difficult to see any way back from here. David Collier

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Have Campus Protests Backfired? Wednesday, May 08, 2024.

If the goal of students in recent campus protests was to make American voters more sympathetic to Palestinians, they’ve clearly failed.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that just 15% of Likely U.S. Voters say the college protests made them more sympathetic to the Palestinians, while 42% say the protests have made them less sympathetic to the Palestinians. Thirty-seven percent (37%) say the protests have not made much difference in how they view the Palestinians. Rasmussen

Breitbart Nolte — Polls: Hitler Youth Campus Protests Backfired by Double Digits.

John Nolte, 8 May 2024. Polling from Rasmussen Reports shows that the antisemitic protests at left-wing universities have backfired with the public by double digits.

“The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that just 15% of Likely U.S. Voters say the college protests made them more sympathetic to the Palestinians, while 42% say the protests have made them less sympathetic,” writes the pollster. “Thirty-seven percent (37%) say the protests have not made much difference in how they view the Palestinians.”

All across left-wing colleges since April, pro-Hamas Jew-haters staged violent protests in support of genocidal Islamic terrorists and against Israel, which is guilty of nothing more than wanting to be left alone.

These spoiled, entitled, hate-filled bigots staged sit-ins, vandalized buildings, reportedly held working people against their will, and, in the spirit of late Alabama Gov. George Wallace (also a Democrat), blocked Jews from entering public spaces.

Insane! Columbia University Protesters Smash Windows, Barricade Themselves Inside Building

Anyone with any sense of history looks at these campus protests and is reminded of the segregated South when Democrats set up a violent and oppressive Jim Crow system. Or is reminded of the pogroms throughout Russia and Europe. Or is reminded of Kristallnacht, when Hitler’s Brownshirts felt emboldened enough to come right out and launch systematic attacks on Germany’s Jews.

Thankfully, despite the corporate media’s pro-Hamas spin, including Vichy Jake Tapper’s revealing Very Fine People on Both Sides moment, the public is disgusted with these protests.

Rasmussen asked 1,108 likely voters the following: “Have the college protests made you more sympathetic or less sympathetic to the Palestinians?” Only 15 percent said “more sympathetic,” while 42 percent said “less sympathetic.”

That’s a 27-point loss for America’s Hitler Youth.

When asked, “Do you sympathize more with the Israelis or Palestinians” despite all this corporate propaganda, only 19 percent chose the Palestinians, while a majority of 53 percent sided with the Israelis.

The internals show that the protests only earned net-positive reviews from black voters, 35 percent of whom said that the demonstrations made them more sympathetic toward the Palestinians, while only 24 percent said they became less sympathetic. On the question of sympathizing more with the Israelis or Palestinians, it was pretty close. Twenty-seven percent of black voters chose Israel, while 33 percent chose the Palestinians.

Keep in mind that, like Kwanzaa, there is no such thing as “Palestinians.”

These numbers should be 100 percent to zero in favor of Israel. There is no gray area here. The barbaric savages in Hamas butchered, raped, tortured, and mutilated more than a thousand innocent Israeli citizens (including children) and took hundreds more hostage. Hamas is openly dedicated to the annihilation of Israel and the extermination of the Jewish race. Hamas hides behind and seeks casualties among its own civilians. Therefore, Hamas must be exterminated, and while doing more than any country in history to avoid civilian casualties, Israel is 100 percent correct in looking to achieve exactly that. Breitbart

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Open Source Intel @Osint613: WATCH FIU Student: "Are we Anti-Jewish students not worth protecting?" Wait, what? Via @IsraelWarRoom May 8, 2024 on Twitter

A pro-Hamas student at Florida. International University let the cat out of the bag and admitted that the protests are “anti-Jewish” and not just anti-Israel.

In a classic case of the perpetrator playing the victim, the student complained that the pro-Hamas protesters are not being protected from counterprotesters.

“Are we as Arab, Palestinian, Muslim, and anti-Jewish students not worth protecting?” she asked.

It should be noted that she read her speech from a paper, showing that “anti-Jewish” wasn’t merely a slip of the tongue. [2] (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem) YWN

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Ex-hostage Elma Avraham leaving hospital 5 months after release from Hamas captivity. Ilanan Curiel | 05.08.24. YNet

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Border Police cop injured in W.Bank raid succumbs to wounds. Meir Turgeman | 05.08.24. YNet

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US pause on Israel weapons shipment due to Rafah, Pentagon chief says. Reuters, Itamar Eichner. 05.08.24 YNet

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Ohio AG warns masked students protesting against Israel could be charged under anti-KKK law. By AP and TOI Staff. 9 May 2024, 12:35 am TOI

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Biden threatens to halt transfer of offensive weapons to Israel if IDF enters Rafah. By TOI Staff. 9 May 2024, 1:46 am. US president warns Jerusalem ‘not going to get our support’ if it goes ahead with offensive * Senior Hamas figure says terror group sticking to its terms for truce deal. TOI

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US Senator Graham says delaying arms to Israel akin to 'Hiroshima and Nagasaki on steroids'. GOP lawmaker says US ‘will pay a price’ for ‘obscene’ decision to stop weapons to Israel ‘at a time of great peril’; State Department says considering delaying further weapon shipments to Israel in response to Rafah operation Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | published:05.08.24 | 21:26. YNet

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UK police arrest three men in counter-terrorism investigation. By Reuters. Published: May 8, 2024 23:29. British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three men in northern England on suspicion of "commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism."

The statement issued by Greater Manchester Police did not give further details on the arrests but said police did not currently believe there was any wider threat linked to them. JPost

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Republicans slam Biden for pausing Israel arms shipment. “This is obscene. It is absurd,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). “Give Israel what they need to fight the war they can’t afford to lose.” Andrew Bernard. (May 8, 2024 / JNS) House and Senate Republicans slammed U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel and demanded that the administration explain why it failed to notify Congress.

Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) wrote to the Biden administration on Monday asking for answers about the frozen arms deal.

“We are shocked that your administration has reportedly decided to withhold critical ammunition to Israel,” the senators wrote.

“You promised your commitment to Israel was ironclad,” they added. “Pausing much-needed military support to our closest Middle Eastern ally signals otherwise.”

The Biden administration withheld the approval of the sale of two types of precision-guided bombs, the first such delay of an arms sale since Oct. 7, Politico reported on Tuesday. JNS

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Republicans slam Biden for pausing Israel arms shipment. Andrew Bernard. (May 8, 2024) JNS

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Biden to CNN: ‘If they go into Rafah, I’m not supplying the weapons’. “Biden is siding with Hamas over Israel,” said David Friedman, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel. “There’s no other way to say it.” (May 8, 2024) JNS

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IDF attacks Hamas targets in central Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/09/2024 02:01 AM JPost

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Israel strikes south of Damascus. By Maariv. 05/09/2024 05:36 AM JPost

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Police operate to destroy Jerusalem home of terrorist - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: May 9, 2024. Police forces and Border Police officers operated early Thursday morning to destroy the Shuafat home of the terrorist who carried out a terror attack in Re'em Junction a few months ago, Israeli media reported. The attack left two dead and wounded several others. JPost

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Gallant: IDF has pushed Hezbollah back to ‘significant distances’. The IDF announced the death of Staff Sgt. Haim Sabach, 20, who was killed by a Hezbollah missile. (May 9, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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AJC Israel Director: 'October 7 has been forgotten in America.' Yoni Kempinski, May 9, 2024, 9:17 PM INN

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Trump: 'Crooked Joe is taking the side of these terrorists'. The former president insisted on social media that he would have prevented the war and backed Israel's efforts to win it. Israel National News, May 9, 2024, 12:16 PM INN

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Israel's UN ambassador decries US decision to pause weapons transfers - broadcaster. By Reuters. 05/09/2024 09:33 AM JPost

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Ireland and Spain could recognize Palestinian state on May 21, RTE News reports. By Reuters. 05/09/2024 10:41 AM JPost

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Police arrest east Jerusalem resident for suspicion of hanging Hamas flags in Isawiya. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/09/2024 12:13 PM JPost

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Biden under fire over decision to pause weapons to Israel. Israel National News, May 9, 2024, 2:45 PM. US Pres. Joe Biden faces criticism from within the Democratic party, leading Republicans, following his promise that if Israel expands its Rafah operations, the US will halt weapons shipments. INN

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IDF Chief of Staff: 'Our obligation to all is one: to be a shield for our people'. Israel National News, May 9, 2024, 5:37 PM INN

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IED attack near Tzur Harel in Binyamin. Israel National News May 9, 2024, 3:26 PM. INN

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Two UAVs intercepted by IDF in Lebanese territory. Israel National News, May 9, 2024, 6:15 PM INN

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IDF intercepts launches detected from Lebanon, strikes Hezbollah infrastructure. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/09/2024 06:30 PM JPost

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Ahead of Memorial Day: Over 25 thousand have fallen in Israel's wars.

711 servicemen and women fell during the Swords of Iron War, 637 of them were IDF soldiers, 39 were members of local security response teams, 68 were police officers, and 6 were ISA agents. Israel National News, May 9, 2024, 4:55 PM. INN

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"'Sinwar, we will not let you die," protesters chant in Malmo. Gretta Thunberg among thousands of protesters in multiple locations in Malmo calling for destruction of Israel and deportation of Jews back to Poland, ahead of Eden Golan's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals. Zeev Avrahami | published: 07.09.24 |17:50. Thousands of protesters many carrying Palestinian flags marched on Thursday in Malmo calling for a boycott of Israel. Greta Thunberg was among the marchers who chanted calls for the destruction of Israel and the Jews. "Send the Jews back to Poland," some of the protesters shouted, "Israel is a murderer, Sinwar we will not let you die," others called.. Protesters, mostly Arabic speakers gathered in each of the locations while Palestinian flags appeared on apartment block windows around the city. [3]. YNet

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The Egyptian connection to Biden's threat. Israel National News. May 10, 2024, 12:06 AM INN

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'You are a true friend of Israel': Jewish and Christian leaders thank Trump. Israel National News. May 10, 2024, 1:14 AM INN

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Hillary Clinton slams anti-Israel protests on college campuses, says students have been fed propaganda. By Jacob Magid. 09 May, 2024, 11:53 pm

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton tears into the pro-Palestinian protest movement that has swept across American colleges, calling them ignorant and lamenting that they’re being misinformed by propaganda on social media and in the classroom.

“I have had many conversations with a lot of young people over the last many months. They don’t know very much at all about the history of the Middle East or frankly about history in many areas of the world, including in our own country,” Clinton tells MSNBC’s Morning Joe.

“With respect to the Middle East, they don’t know that under the bringing together of the Israelis and the Palestinians by my husband — then-Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak, the then-head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization Yasser Arafat — an offer was made to the Palestinians for a state on 96% of the existing territory occupied by the Palestinians with 4% of Israel to be given to reach 100% of the amount of territory that was hoped for.”

“This offer was made and if Yasser Arafat had accepted it there would have been a Palestinian state now for about 24 years. It’s one of the great tragedies of history that he was unable to say, ‘yes,'” Clinton laments.

“My husband has a book coming out later this year in which he talks about how Arafat kept saying that he intended to agree, he wanted to agree, but he was pretty sure he’d be killed because Sadat was killed by extremists when he made peace with Israel. Our dear, dear friend, Yitzhak Rabin was killed by a radical Israeli when he was pursuing the two-state solution.”

“This is a very important piece of history to understand if you’re going to take any kind of position regarding what’s going on right now,” the former US secretary of state says.

Turning to how these far-left college students have been misinformed, Clinton says they are being fed “propaganda” instead of receiving an education.

“Anybody who is teaching in a university or anyone who is putting content on social media should be held responsible for what they include and what they exclude. So much of what we’re seeing, particularly on TikTok, about what’s going on in the Middle East is willfully false, but it’s also incredibly slanted, pro-Hamas, anti-Israel.”

“It is not any place where anyone should go to get information about complex matters like what is going on there… People are on social media oftentimes to press an ideological, religious, financial or partisan political agenda. You don’t get the facts, you don’t get any kind of context.”

“We have to do a better job… with young people in trying to help them understand how to filter and interpret the information they’re getting.”

“We also need to do a better job in our classrooms, particularly at the college or university level, not to fall into easy absolutes — you’re either for or against. Life is too complicated, history certainly is.” TOI

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Israeli envoy to US says weapons holdup sends ‘wrong message,’ puts Israel ‘in a corner’. PM: ‘If we have to stand alone, we will stand alone’ * Ministers to meet on US munitions holdup * Cairo hostage-truce talks end * Eden Golan qualifies for Saturday’s Eurovision final. By Michael Bachner Shira Silkoff and TOI Staff. 09 May, 2024. TOI

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Australian National University: Pro-Palestine students allegedly perform Nazi salutes and impersonate Hitler during meeting. By David Southwell For Daily Mail Australia. 16:42. 09 May 2024, updated 17:04 09 May 2024.

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• Student allegedly does Nazi salute on camera.
• Another allegedly imitated Hitler moustache.

DailyMail

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822 civilians murdered, 711 security forces killed since October 7.

Since October massacre, 132 hostages still held by Hamas, including 65 civilians; total number of fallen security personnel since the establishment of the Jewish state stands at 25,034, and the death toll of civilians from terror attacks stands at 5,100.

Nina Fox, Hadar Gil-Ad | published:09.05.24 | 19:31 YNet

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𝔼𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕠𝕥 𝕄𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕟 🎗️ @ElliotMalin: Israel updated the estimated combatants killed since 10/7 to 16k.

"Israel has said it has killed some 15,000 terror operatives in Gaza, in addition to some 1,000 terrorists inside Israel on October 7."

This makes combatants a majority of deaths. [5] timesofisrael.com Four IDF soldiers killed as battles rage across Gaza; tanks said to advance into Rafah. May 10, 2024. on X

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Former US army chief: The United States killed a lot of innocent people. Watch: Ret. Gen. Mark Milley hits back at those who criticize Israel's actions in Gaza, says the US has committed many war crimes over the years. Israel National News, May 10, 2024, 2:23 AM (GMT+3) INN

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IDF says some 50 gunmen killed by troops in eastern Rafah; 150,000 civilians evacuated. By Emanuel Fabian. 9 May 2024, 5:59 pm.

Amid the IDF’s ongoing operation in the eastern part of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, some 50 gunmen have been killed by troops, according to the latest estimates by the military.

Another 10 tunnel shafts have been found, and they are being prepared for demolition.

The operation was launched late Monday, following an IDF evacuation order of the area.

The military estimates that around 150,000 Palestinians have evacuated from the eastern Rafah area so far.

The IDF currently does not plan to expand the evacuation order to other areas of Rafah, as the ongoing operation remains relatively limited in scope amid hostage negotiations with Hamas.

Additionally, the Rafah Crossing with Egypt remains closed due to the IDF operations there, and it is still unclear what will subsequently happen with it. TOI

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Bennett: War against Hamas would be 'done in three days' if Israel didn't care about civilian casualties. Former prime minister Naftali Bennett says US President Joe Biden’s decision to delay a weapons shipment to Israel is “deeply misguided,” in an interview with CNN. 10 May, 2024, 1:49pm. “If Hamas is granted immunity because it hides behind civilians… that means that the whole global jihad organizations are all going to adopt human shields as the core way of conducting terror,” he says. [6]. Bennet: "...We never target civilians.”

“In fact,” he continues, “we have the lowest ratio of collateral damage in the history of urban warfare.”

Israel is “bending over backward in order to prevent unnecessary deaths,” he says. “Otherwise we’d get this whole thing done within three days if we didn’t care about it.” TOI

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IDF troops fight gunmen in eastern Rafah as Iron Dome blocks 2 rockets on Kerem Shalom. Elana Kirsh and TOI Staff. 9 May, 2024. Egypt: Hamas, Israel both need to show ‘flexibility’ to close Gaza truce * CNN reports Hamas demand for 12-week ceasefire was a major sticking point in latest round of talks. TOI

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Blinken report expected to say Israel is not breaking weapons terms, report.

Biden ordered review of how credible are Israel's assurances that its use of U.S. weapons does not violate U.S. or international law; Administration also reviewing use of American weapons by 6 other countries involved in armed conflicts.

Reuters | published: 05.10.24| 10:57 YNet

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143 supported, 9 opposed: the Palestinians received many rights, Erdan tore up the UN Charter. Almost like a member state: by a large majority, the UN Assembly approved granting the Palestinians various rights, including speaking on behalf of a group of countries and receiving the right to respond. Erdan took the stage with a picture of "President Sinwar", and tore up the picture and the UN Charter: Churchill and Roosevelt are turning over in their graves." Abu Mazen: Now we will try to obtain full membership in the United Nations. Itamar Eichner, Daniel Adelson, Einav Halavi Posted: 05.10.24. YNet

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State Department report won't find Israel in violation of weapons terms, Axios reports. By Hannah Sarisohn, Reuters. 05/10/2024. JPost

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IDF launches wave of attacks in the Gaza Strip, including in Rafah. By Amir Bohbot. 05/11/2024. JPost

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Approximately 300,000 Gazans move from Rafah toward the expanded humanitarian space in Mawasi. By Amir Bohbot. 05/11/2024. JPost

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Swedish poll shows that 40% of respondents will vote for Eden Golan in Eurovision. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/11/2024. JPost

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IDF intercepts rocket after sirens sound in Kerem Shalom area. By Jerusalem Post Staff 05/11/2024. JPost

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Hamas delegation arrives in South Africa for 'Global Anti-Apartheid[sic] Conference on Palestine'. By Jerusalem Post Staff 05/11/2024. JPost

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'Focused solely on the performance': Israeli Eurovision delegation moves to different room. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/11/2024. JPost

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Egypt refuses to coordinate with Israel on entry of aid from Rafah crossing, Alqahera News reports. By Jerusalem Post Staff 05/11/2024. JPost

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Following alarms in northern Israel, UAV falls in Beit Hillel - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/11/2024. JPost

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IDF announces name of fallen soldier. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/11/2024. JPost

IDF says 5th soldier killed fighting Hamas after troops return to Gaza City’s Zeitoun. Hamas airs propaganda video of hostage Nadav Popplewell, 51 * Israeli strikes reported in Jabaliya amid preparations for new operation against terror group’s regained foothold there. 11 May, 2024. TOI

Psychological terrorism: Hamas publishes video clip of hostage Nadav Popplewell. Orly harari May 11, 2024, 8:14 PM INN

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Following Hamas attempts to reorganize: IDF evacuates civilians from Jabaliya. Israel National News May 11, 2024, 8:43 PM INN

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Watch: IDF eliminates terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre. Israel National News May 11, 2024, 8:53 PM INN

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Israel’s war reflects the struggle between democracy and tyranny. Opinion: As Gaza war rages, Russia deepens ties with Iran, while China harnesses widening divide between US and global south; this new ‘triad of evil’ has all it takes to pull the hegemon into a predicament Jennifer Teale | published: 05.11.24 | 21:00 YNet

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IDF forces find 'major underground network' under Gaza City’s Zeitoun district, army says. IDF forces uncovered a “major underground network” under Gaza City’s Zeitoun district used to carry out attacks against Israeli troops, chief army spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told a media briefing Saturday evening. He added that fighter jets struck terrorist sites across Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip after the military initiated the temporary evacuation of civilians earlier Saturday. (Ynet). 05.11.24 | 21:09. YNet

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Israeli fighter jets strike Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff 05/11/2024 09:01 PM JPost

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Israel claims to prevent Hamas from re-establishing military hold in Gaza's Jabalya. By Reuters , Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/11/2024 09:12 PM JPost

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Israel Air Force to train over Jerusalem ahead of Remembrance Day. By Jerusalem Post Staff 05/11/2024 09:26 PM JPost

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‘Never again’: Pro-Israel vandals spray paint NYC home of Columbia protester. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/11/2024 10:14 PM ...According to the report, the vandals spraypainted James Carlson's Park Slope home with Stars of David, "7-10," and "Never Again." JPost

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Families of Gaza hostages block Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv. By Jerusalem Post Staff 05/11/2024 10:16 PM JPost

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Eden Golan triumphantly takes the stage as the song 'I Love It' plays. By Hannah Brown. 05/11/2024 10:35 PM JPost

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested at Eurovision pro-Palestinian protest. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/11/2024 11:45 PM ...Footage shared on X showed Thunberg wrapped in a keffiyeh scarf being carried out of the event by the police. ...The pro-Palestinian protest was broken up by the police. ... JPost

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Launches from Lebanon land in open areas in Upper Galilee. By Jerusalem Post Staff 05/12/2024 12:34 AM JPost

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Rocket falls in Ashkelon area, three wounded. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/12/2024 01:38 AM JPost

Gaza rocket hits home, three people injured. Sirens sounded in Ashkelon overnight, after terrorists from Gaza fire rockets at the city. Three lightly injured and taken to Barzilai Hospital. Israel National News May 12, 2024, 5:58 AM INN

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Gaza rocket devastates Ashkelon home in direct strike. Sirens sound in southern city shortly after 1 a.m.; no casualties reported as apartment stood empty; Israeli jets said to launch airstrikes in Rafah amid artillery fire targeting city's center and east.

Matan Tzuri | published: 05.12.24 | 02:33 YNet

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Eurovision 2024: Switzerland wins, Israel finishes fifth. Orli Harari. May 12, 2024, 4:50 AM INN

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UN Halves Its Estimate of Women and Children Killed in Gaza. Between May 6 and May 8, the UN cut in half its estimates of the number of women and children killed in Gaza. The estimates were based on Hamas numbers and are a reminder that all fatality estimates coming from that source are unreliable. Blog Post by Elliott Abrams. From the beginning of the Gaza war on October 7th, almost every statement about Palestinian fatalities has been based on Hamas numbers. The “Gaza Ministry of Health” or the “Government Media Office” are the usual sources, as if those words meant anything other than Hamas.

The UN claimed 23,084 dead by January 7. On February 29, NPR said more than 30,000 had been killed. Wikipedia says “As of May 8….over 34,2623 have been killed, 70% of them are women and minors.” Time Magazine carried an article by a professor at the Columbia University School of Public Health on March 15 that claimed more than 30,000 were dead and said “Actually, the numbers are likely conservative. The science is extremely clear.” President Biden has used the 30,0000 figure himself, in his State of the Union speech.

It has become increasingly clear that these numbers represent Hamas propaganda. The best analysis was done by Prof. Abraham Wyner [7] of the Wharton School at Penn, in an article in Tablet Magazine. He demonstrates conclusively that “The numbers are not real. That much is obvious to anyone who understands how naturally occurring numbers work. The casualties are not overwhelmingly women and children….” May 12, 2024 11:44 am (EST). CFR

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New York: Anti-Israel protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge. Israel National News, May 12, 2024, 5:32 AM INN

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Uncrewed aerial system launched from Yemen's Houthi area, no injuries reported, CENTCOM says. By Reuters. 05/12/2024 05:42 AM JPost

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Post-war plan: Israel to assume civil administration of Gaza for at least a year. Israel National News, May 12, 2024, 7:52 AM INN

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US offers valuable intel in exchange for restraint in Rafah, report. Officials say administration offered to give location of Hamas leaders, strategic tunnels if offensive would be limited; also offer to help establish safe tent cities and provide food, water, medicine for civilians leaving area. Ynet | published: 05.12.24 | 08:10 YNet

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Arms shipment freeze: Trump: 'The worst betrayal in the history of our country.' Israel National News, May 12, 2024, 11:47 AM INN

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Over 150 targets struck. IDF soldiers operate in Jabaliya, Zeitoun and Rafah. Israel National News, May 12, 2024, 2:54 PM INN

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Blinken: 'Hamas will remain no matter what Israel does in Rafah.' Israel National News, May 12, 2024, 6:14 PM INN

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Watch: Terrorist who held hostage Noa Marciano captive eliminated. Israel National News, May 12, 2024, 6:39 PM INN

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Biden says there would be a ceasefire in Gaza ‘tomorrow’ if Hamas frees hostages. By Agencies, TOI Staff and Jacob Magid. 12 May, 2024. TOI

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US envoy to Israel denies US-Israel ties have changed: Only 'one set of munitions' held back. 12 May, 2024. TOI

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IDF chief on Memorial Day: I’m responsible for those who fell on Oct. 7; I won’t forget. By Elana Kirsh and TOI Sraff. Blinken urges Israel to lay out postwar plan for Strip * IDF announces opening of new crossing with northern Gaza for aid deliveries, says top Hamas operative killed in airstrike. 12 May, 2024. TOI

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Courage and bravery: These are the 272 soldiers who heroically fell in the war. These are the 272 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting terror. Israel National News. Published: Oct 27, 2023, 4:06 PM (GMT+3) Updated: May 13, 2024, 9:55 AM INN

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Five IDF soldiers, contractor seriously wounded in southern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/13/2024 05:33 PM JPost

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May 13: ‘Torch-dousing’ ceremony, rally for hostages counter state independence confab Over 100,000 gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv * White House: We don’t believe Israel is perpetrating genocide in Gaza war * Netanyahu calls for full victory over Hamas. By Elana Kirsh and Joshua Davidovich. 13 May 2024. ...Amsterdam University closed for 2 days after masked anti-Israel activists storm building in violent sit-in... TOI

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Sinwar slideshow gives glimpse of secret service he runs to spy on Gazans: NYT. Presentation, said to have been prepared for viewing by Hamas leader and reviewed by newspaper, shows terror group’s surveillance of people in Gaza it suspects of dissent. By TOI Staff 14 May, 2024, 4:09 pm TOI

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US successfully intercepts two Houthi UAVs and one missile. By Walla! 05/14/2024 03:50 AM JPost

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IDF successfully intercepts UAV, no damage or wounded reported. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/14/2024 12:00 AM JPost

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Google marks Israel's Independence Day with blue and white flagged search bar. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/14/2024 06:28 AM [8] JPost

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Israeli fighter jets kill Hezbollah terrorist, strike targets overnight in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/14/2024 09:07 AM JPost

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Herzog and Halevi honor IDF at annual Independence Day ceremony for distinguished soldiers. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/14/2024 09:51 AM JPost

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Religious Services Ministry to fund alternate Lag B'Omer fires. In the coming days, a national tender is expected to be issued, within which religious councils across the country will have the opportunity to submit requests for funding Lag BaOmer events. Israel National News, May 14, 2024, 10:37 AM (GMT+3)

Minister of Religious Services Michael Malkieli and the ministry's director general Yehuda Avidan agreed last night with the Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich on the allocation of funds for Lag BaOmer events throughout the country.

These celebrations will be instead of the traditional annual celebration of Lag BaOmer in Meron, which will not take place due to the security situation. INN

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Footage from the fighting: Battles in Rafah, fighting expands in Jabalya. Uzi Baruch May 14, 2024, 12:41 PM INN

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Douglas Murray: 'In the face of death cults, choose life.' Israel National News, May 14, 2024, 1:00 PM Douglas Murray dedicated his Hamilton Award to the people of Israel for their national response to the October 7th massacre. British author Douglas Murray was honoured with the Hamilton Award recently, and in his speech mentioned the October 7th massacre and the resultant Swords of Iron War.

“On the 8th of October I went down to Times Square, and there were these men and women waving signs celebrating the massacre of the previous day. They weren't calling for a two-state solution,” he said.

“A couple of things were obvious - that I had to get to Israel as soon as I could, and that we were going to see a kind of Holocaust denialism in real time.

“I went and saw the massacre, the hospitals, the wounded, the morgues where they identified the dead. I also had the opportunity to witness Israel's response - unlike some countries today Israel doesn't just sit back with when it's attacked, much as some of the world would like it to do. I felt rather proud actually to go back through that fence with the IDF when they were going into Gaza in search of the hostages. I saw the tunnel networks that Hamas has spent all these years building with your money and mine. I was the first person allowed in to see the Hamas terrorists who'd committed the atrocities in the prison cells in which they're held.”

Murray added “I think often of the line from Deuteronomy 11:26, when God says 'I've set before you life and death, blessing and curse. You shall choose life, that you and your descendants might live,' and of the Psalmist 118:17 who said, 'I shall not die but I shall live.' When I think of October 7th now, I don't only think of the victims, I think of the extraordinary heroes.”

“A young man who's a friend of mine in his 30s woke up in Jerusalem and realized what was going on. He got into his car and drove south. He collected some guns, left a farewell message to his children and his wife on his phone, and then got a call from his company commander saying, 'You have to come back to base in Jerusalem.' He said 'No, we're needed in the south now.' His commander said, 'Are you defying an order?' He said, 'I'm defying an order. We're needed in the south.' He fought for the next forty-eight hours and survived.”

“I think of my friend Moshe, now my cameraman. The first day we were together, we donned our armor and helmets on the Gaza border, and I noted that he had a bullet mark down the top of his helmet. He explained that it was from the 7th - he every Saturday would go down to see a friend of his and he drove right into the middle of the firefight on the highway. He got out and killed three terrorists with his own gun that he carries. He fought for the next two days. He doesn't expect any applause, he just did what he had to do.” INN

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Biden to Herzog: 'US is proud of our enduring relationship with Israel' Israel National News May 14, 2024, 1:07 PM, INN

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ICJ to hold hearings over extra emergency measures against Israel. By Reuters. 05/14/2024 01:32 PM JPost

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Watch: Hamas terrorists firing at civilians at UNRWA compound near Rafah. IDF conveyed the findings to UN officials.

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Anti-tank missile hits Western Galilee, IDF strikes southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/14/2024 02:04 PM JPost

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'Biden's cynical obsession against Rafah will only strengthen Hamas'. Opinion: Biden hopes preventing Israel's movement against Rafah will win back the anti-Israel elements of his support base, but he only makes Hamas stronger by doing so.

Richard Kemp | published: 05.14.24 | 23:25 YNet

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World wishes Israel happy 76th Independence Day. US President Joe Biden and many other international officials send their congratulations for Israel's momentous occasion amid war.

Itamar Eichner | published: 05.14.24 | 22:49

U.S. President Joe Biden sent a special letter to President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday marking Israel's 76th Independence Day. "The United States' commitment to Israel's security is ironclad. It's critical that our countries work together to increase security and peace for Israel and the entire region.," Biden wrote in the letter.

In the opening of the letter, Biden wrote, " The United States is proud of our enduring relationship with Israel. As the first country to recognize Israel as an independent state in 1948, our bonds are underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities."

He added, “This past year has been deeply painful, as Israel suffered the worst attack in its history on October 7, 2023. But the people of Israel have shown tremendous strength and resilience." “I look forward to our nations’ continuing to work together to forge a brighter future for all our people, I hope that the coming year brings more peace and joy than suffering,” he concluded. Other than the U.S., warm wishes were also sent from India. Indian President Droupadi Murmu wrote on her Twitter account in English and Hebrew: " I join the people of India in conveying our best wishes to President Isaac Herzog, and the people of Israel on the 76th anniversary of Israel’s independence.” The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry also sent their wishes: " We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Israel on Independence Day! Happy National Day Israel!" משרד החוץ הרומני מברך את ישראל Wishes from Romania (Photo: via X) In the Romanian Parliament, ministers stood to the tune of Hatikvah in honor of Israel's Independence Day, which is celebrated in all of Romania's official institutions. The ceremony began with the raising of the Israeli flag outside the parliament building. The foreign ministries of Romania, Sri Lanka, Serbia, and Latvia also sent their warm wishes. משרד החוץ הסרבי מברך את ישראל Wishes from Serbia (Photo: via X) Italian President Sergio Mattarella also sent his congratulations to Herzog. The Foreign Ministry of Paraguay wished: "Happy Independence Day to the people and government of Israel, on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of its independence. We will continue to build a strong alliance for the good of our peoples." Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre also sent his wishes, posting a video on his X account with the caption: " Yom Ha'atzmaut Sameach! Am Yisrael Chai." משרד החוץ של לטביה מברך את ישראל Wishes from Latvia (Photo: via X) Montenegro’s Foreign Ministry also conveyed its congratulations for the occasion: "We extend congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the State of Israel. We appreciate our good bilateral relations and look forward to continue working together on further strengthening of cooperation & dialogue." YNet

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Israeli national killed in anti-tank missile hit in northern Israel. Initial reports of incident suggest national was trying to help IDF forces in Kibbutz Adamit when a Hezbollah missile landed inside the community; military says five soldiers injured in incident. Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari, Yair Kraus | updated:05.14.24 | 21:18 YNet

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Two men in UK court accused of machine gun plot to kill Jewish people. Charges against Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein detail planned to carry out an attack inspired by the Islamic State using automatic weapons they acquired. Reuters | published:05.14.24 | 21:47 YNet

Three men in court over ‘Isis-inspired’ plot to kill Jews in north-west England. The men are accused of planning to use automatic weapons to cause ‘multiple fatalities.’ By JC Reporter. May 14, 2024 16:00 Two men who allegedly plotted to carry out an Islamic State-inspired gun attack against the Jewish community have appeared in court.

Walid Saadaoui, 36, of Crankwood Road, Abram, and Amar Hussein, 50, of no fixed abode, are accused of plotting a terror attack designed to cause "multiple fatalities using automatic weapons" in north-west England, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard on Tuesday.

The two men had intended to target "the Jewish community in the North West of England and members of both law enforcement and military" as part of an "Isil or Daesh-inspired terrorist attack", prosecutors told the court.

Both are charged with the preparation of terrorist acts between December 13 2023 and May 9 2024.

Bilel Saadaoui, 35, of Fairclough Street, Hindley, also appeared before the court accused of making arrangements for Walid Saadaoui - who is his brother - after his death.

He pleaded not guilty to a charge of failing to disclose information about an act of terrorism between the same dates.

The defendants appeared separately in the dock, flanked by police officers and wearing grey sweatshirts.

Hussein, who represented himself and had an interpreter, did not speak to confirm his name, date of birth or address.

The other two men spoke only to confirm their identities.

Angelo Saponiere, defending Bilel Saadaoui, said his client was a "family man" who had not known of the alleged plans.

The men were arrested last week after Greater Manchester Police (GMP) executed four warrants in Bolton, Great Lever, Abram and Hindley.

District Judge Louisa Cieciora remanded all three men into custody to appear at the Old Bailey on May 24.

GMP Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said the details of the case "will be understandably distressing and likely to have a significant impact on the communities within the Greater Manchester and beyond".

In a statement, he added: "Everyone should feel safe in our region regardless of their religion or race.

"We have been working closely with community groups and key stakeholders to address concerns and we'll continue to update them throughout this case.

"Local officers across Greater Manchester will continue to listen and act on concerns alongside partners to protect the public and keep you safe.

"The action we have taken so far follows a long-running and carefully managed investigation, and we do not believe that there is a wider risk to the public connected to this case.

"Should you have any concerns about your safety or any suspicious activity in your area, then I would encourage you to contact the police." TheJC

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Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades: ‘We participated in the October 7 massacre.’ Dalit Halevi May 14, 2024, 4:35 PM INN

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BBC rejects UK foreign secretary’s call to label Hamas a terrorist group. Spokesperson says 'long-standing position' on matter is clear, with broadcaster generally avoiding use of the word in global reporting unless attributed to others. By Stuart Winer. 14 May 2024, 2:50 pm TOI

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Watch: Tens of thousands demonstrate for victory in Sderot march. Israel National News, May 14, 2024, 3:54 PM INN

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Pro-Palestine Group Uses Photo of Jewish Student on Antisemitic Leaflet at New Jersey University. March 30, 2024

UPDATE May 14, 2024: Rivka Schafer has filed a lawsuit against Rutgers over the hostile, antisemitic campus environment;.. _

Someone at Rutgers University cruelly plastered a Jewish freshman’s face on flyers for an anti-Israel referendum — the latest act of “unabated antisemitism” at the New Jersey school, the student told The Post.

“Free Palestine” and “Free Gaza,” said the flyers with Rivka Schafer’s mug on them, urging a “yes” vote for the university to divest from Israel.

They were plastered throughout the Demarest Hall dorm on Thursday morning.

“I don’t feel safe in my own dorm,” said Schafer, 19.

“It targeted me where I live. That’s not just terrifying, that’s outright harassment, that’s antisemitism.”

A report was filed with the Rutgers University Police Department but Schafer left meetings with campus police and administrators feeling “completely unsafe” and “targeted for religious beliefs.”

The school did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The environmental science major’s face was grabbed from a social media video from a Students Supporting Israel march earlier in the week, cropped and blown up for the flyer.

The BDS campaign — which stands for boycott, divestment and sanction, and is banned in many states including New Jersey — attempts to delegitimize Israel by pushing individuals and entities from doing business with the Jewish state.

Rutgers students had until Friday at 11:59 p.m. to vote on referendum targeting the school’s investments in companies tied to Israel and its partnership with Tel Aviv University, which began in 2020.

The controversial vote has only amplified the hostility Jewish students have felt on campus, Schafer said.

“Not a single Jewish student feels safe simply walking to the bus stop,” the student said.

“My story is just one tiny example of everything that’s been going on on campus.”

Schafer recounted the story of a friend whose calculus class was recently derailed by a student lobbing for the BDS campaign.

Another student shared with The Post a traumatizing experience in which a group of Palestine supporters surrounded her on campus and said they would pray to Hamas to “kill all the Israelis.”

The institution — which was blasted in 2021 for apologizing after condemning antisemitism — has recently come under fire for continuously allowing “antisemitic” lectures that critics say spread “vitriolic hate.”

Last month, Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans announced a probe into the school’s Center for Security, Race and Rights for sponsoring events featuring “terrorist sympathizers,” and “advocates of domestic radicalism.”

The US House of Representatives’ Committee on Education and the Workforce on Wednesday announced it too is investigating Rutgers, New Jersey’s state higher education system.

Jewish advocacy groups this week penned a letter demanding the university suspend and investigate antisemitic professors and groups including Rutgers’ Students for Justice in Palestine, a faction of a radical pro-Hamas group responsible for many of the recent anti-Israel protests across the country.

“Rutgers has failed to take any action to protect its Jewish students,” the letter to Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway charged.

The groups claim the SJP and a new student group “Pali” are behind an effort to get Rutgers’ Hillel International group banned.

A Rutgers law student who allegedly called out a pair of student “Hamas supporters” is now suing, claiming retaliation against him by the university.

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Lebanon: Hezbollah commander eliminated in drone attack. Israel National News, May 15, 2024, 6:20 AM Media in Lebanon report that three missiles were fired at a car in Tyre. At least two Hezbollah terrorists killed. ...The Saudi Al-Hadath network reported that Hussein Makki, a senior member of Hezbollah, was eliminated in the strike. According to the report, his personal security guard was eliminated along with him. INN

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After pausing bomb shipment: Biden moving forward with new weapons deal for Israel. Elad Benari May 15, 2024, 2:05 AM INN

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IDF intercepts two UAVs heading toward Israel's territory. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/15/2024 01:26 AM JPost

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Netanyahu responds to Gallant: I won't replace Hamastan with Fatahstan. PM responds to Defense Minister's demand he declare that Israel will not assume civilian or military governance of Gaza after the war. Israel National News, May 15, 2024, 7:25 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Liron Yitzhak, civilian wounded in Gaza, succumbs to his injuries.

Liron, a civilian contractor working for the Defense Ministry, was critically wounded in an IED explosion in southern Gaza. He was to be married in 2 weeks.

Israel National News, May 15, 2024, 7:51 PM INN

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Defense Ministry employee succumbs to wounds from mortar fire in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/15/2024 08:20 PM JPost

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Three paratroopers injured in Northern Gaza, one in serious condition. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/15/2024 06:26 PM JPost

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IDF forces destroy Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/15/2024 08:34 PM JPost

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Secretary of State Blinken: 'We do not and will not support Israeli reoccupation of Gaza.' Israel National News May 15, 2024, 9:29 PM INN

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Chief of Staff: 'We won't let Hamas rebuild' Israel National News. May 15, 2024, 9:46 PM INN

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Arab states' condition for joining a multinational force in Gaza. Several Arab states say they would join a multinational force to control the Gaza Strip if Israel were to accept a two-state solution.

Israel National News, May 15, 2024, 10:31 PM INN

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'A Strong Israel Is Vital to the United States': 94 Former US Military Generals, Admirals Sign Letter Supporting Jewish State. By Jack Elbaum, May 15, 2024. More than 90 retired US military generals and admirals have signed a new letter released this week in support of Israel and a strong US-Israel relationship amid heightened tensions between the Biden administration and the Jewish state.

Organized by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), the letter focused on the adverse consequences of weakening the US-Israel alliance.

“Given our experience as retired American military leaders,” the letter reads, “we are very concerned about the security impacts of increasingly strained US-Israel ties as Israel becomes a growing source of domestic division. We therefore feel compelled to declare that a strong Israel is vital to the United States national security, and it is imperative that America unequivocally stand by this indispensable ally.”

In recent months, the relationship between Israel’s government and the US under President Joe Biden has become strained due to disagreements over whether the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) should launch a large-scale offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah, the fact that the US has primarily put pressure to achieve a hostage and ceasefire deal on Israel rather than Hamas, and — most importantly — the Biden administration holding up weapons shipments to the Jewish state. Threatening sanctions on an IDF unit and sanctioning certain settlers in the West Bank have exacerbated tensions further.

Now, according to recent comments from senior US officials, there is growing doubt in the Biden administration over whether it is possible for Israel to achieve “total victory” against Hamas, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu often describes his country’s war goals….

The letter continues: “America must support Israel as it restores its security, shattered on Oct. 7, against Iran and its terrorist proxies in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen that all seek to destroy the Jewish state. These forces are also enemies of the United States and everything we stand for.”…

A key reason to support Israel, the letter argues, is that these are the enemies of not only Israel but also the West more broadly: “Against these barbaric enemies, Israel stands on the front lines of the fight for civilization, the lone stable, democratic American ally in a critical, yet tumultuous, region. Israel is a visceral part of the West with its liberal democracy, ethnically diverse population, and support for individual rights.”… Algemeiner

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Greek police arrest three anti-Israel protesters after throwing rocks. Three anti-Israel demonstrators were arrested in Athens, after throwing stones at police officers who were securing the Israeli embassy in the city. The Greek police used tear gas to disperse the rioters. About 2,500 people marched through the streets of Athens while carrying Palestinian flags in the liberation[sic] march for Palestine. (Reuters). 05.15.24 | 23:06. YNet

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Hizbullah-Affiliated Lebanese Academic Sadek Al-Naboulsi: Hitler Recruited Child Soldiers, So Why Shouldn't We? There Is Nothing Shameful About Raising Children On The Principle Of Sacrificing One's Life. May 15, 2024. Memri

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NYC Council speaker forces pols to take down political signs — including Israeli hostage posters. By Craig McCarthy and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon

Published May 15, 2024 Updated May 15, 2024, 3:01 p.m. ET ...Big Apple lawmakers are being forced to strip their desks clean of any political signs — including pro-Israel posters and flyers — in a controversial move by City Council speaker Adrienne Adams that has sparked outrage, The Post has learned.

The speaker, who is not related to Mayor Eric Adams, first floated the plan during a conference with other council Democrats Monday as she tries to tamp down rhetoric between lawmakers over the Israel-Hamas war, sources said.

“This is a shameful, disgusting excuse of a power flex, used to curtail my freedom of expression,” Councilwoman Inna Vernikov (R-Brooklyn) railed.

"My colleagues have a constitutional right to hang a ‘Cease-fire now’ poster, no matter how much I disagree with them. I have a right to display a poster of a hostage, no matter how much my colleagues disagree with my message." NYpost

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Pay close attention: "Kill the Jews for Allah" alongside a Nazi Swastika—a blatant call for genocide. This vile message is displayed by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. [10] Spotted on 24th Street in Noe Valley, San Francisco, an area home to many Jewish families. 12:03 AM · May 15, 2024 on X

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Israeli soldier moderately hurt in West Bank stabbing; assailant caught. Three Islamic Jihad gunmen killed overnight during IDF operation in Tulkarem; troops raid offices allegedly used to fund terror. By Emanuel Fabian TOI Staff and Agencies. 16 May, 2024, 1:53 pmUpdated at 8:35 pm TOI

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5 soldiers killed, 7 hurt in ‘friendly fire’ incident in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya. By Emanuel Fabian, 16 May, 2024. Initial IDF probe finds tanks shelled building where paratroopers were gathered, after mistakenly identifying them as enemy forces; commandos deployed to Rafah. TOI

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Netanyahu to talk with Gallant after row over post-war Gaza, vows no PA role. By Michael Bachner and TOI Staff. 16 May, 2024. 5 soldiers killed, 7 hurt in ‘friendly fire’ case in Gaza * Soldier stabbed in West Bank; IDF detains Palestinian suspect * Ministers advance Haredi draft bill over AG’s objection. TOI

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Amid campus antisemitism: JCT launches new options for North American students. Micha Goodman. May 16, 2024, 7:51 PM ...Jerusalem, Israel (May 14, 2024) – With antisemitism surging on college campuses across North America, the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) announced that it is offering accelerated enrollment options for international students who are seeking a safe haven... INN

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Courage and bravery: These are the 279 soldiers who heroically fell in the war. Israel National News, May 16, 2024, 9:38 PM INN

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Live Updates: Three IDF soldiers wounded in drone strike on Metula. Israel National News. May 16, 2024, 10:16 PM INN

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Jew Hate Database @jewhatedb: 🚨🚨THREATS TOWARDS JEWS🚨🚨

This Arab man was recorded on Omegle/OmeTV threatening Jews claiming if he were to meet Jews he would slaughter them.

He praises Hamas and known murderers Yahya Sinwar and Hitler. When asked about Hitler, he shows off his computer wallpaper displaying a flag with a Swastika.

This Arab man is not just an Arab man who hates Jews, he’s an IslamoNazi.

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Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 @MarinaMedvin When they tell you what they want to do, believe them. From Jew Hate Database 12:57 AM · May 17, 2024 on X

[VIDEO] – Arab man threatens Jewish man online, shows off his Nazi flag… MAY. 16, 2024 6:14 PM BY THE RIGHT SCOOP

An Arab man threatened a Jewish man while in an online video discussion and showed off his Nazi flag. The racist piece of trash speaks perfect English and probably resides in the US somewhere, but without more information I have no idea.

While making threats against the Jewish man, the Muslim racist showed off his Nazi flag and expressed his admiration of Adolf Hitler.

The video below contains curses and threats, so be forewarned:

Marina Mevin, who retweeted the video, said “When they tell you what they want to do, believe them.“ RightScoop

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Foreign Ministry is among top 3 most popular global social media accounts. Swiss consulting firm DigiTips finds that Foreign Ministry social media accounts were among the top 3 most popular in the world. With over 30,000 posts since Oct. 7, the most popular languages are English, Persian, Arabic and Spanish. Itamar Eichner | updated: 05.17.24|01:19 YNet

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California: University president who agreed to boycott Israel is suspended. California university president placed on leave after agreeing to boycott Israeli institutions. Philissa Cramer, JTA, May 17, 2024, 9:38 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Sweden, France see violent antisemitic incidents. Stockholm police arrest several individuals after suspected shooting toward Israeli embassy in the city; French police neutralize armed attacker who set fire to a synagogue in Rouen. Reuters | published: 05.17.24 | 10:47 YNet

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Horrific video shows youngster on Citi bike brutally beating two Orthodox Jewish boys in Brooklyn. By Germania Rodriguez Poleo For Dailymail.Com. 12:56 17 May 2024, updated 16:54 17 May 2024.

The boys, aged 11 and 13, were playing on the sidewalk in Williamsburg Sunday. Police have not identified a suspect in the possible hate crime. Two Orthodox Jewish children were brutally beaten by a young man on a Brooklyn sidewalk in an attack captured on video.

The boys, aged 11 and 13, were reportedly playing on the sidewalk in Williamsburg on Sunday night when a man got off a Citi Bike and attacked them.

Horrific video of the attack shows the grown man kicking and stomping on one of the boys.

The attacker told the boys to 'get off the sidewalk before unleashing the assault, as reported by CBS News.

Officials said the boys were treated at the scene by EMS and suffered minor cuts on the back of their heads. DailyMail

The scene of the attack in Brooklyn Haredi children brutally attacked in Brooklyn. A group of ultra-Orthodox children were brutally beaten by an antisemitic attacker who escaped on a bicycle, police are looking for him; In another antisemitic attack, a 14-year-old girl was brutally attacked in Canada for being Jewish. Itamar Eichner | updated: 05.19.24 | 10:18

A group of ultra-Orthodox children who were playing on a sidewalk in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, were attacked by a man riding a bicycle. A video of the attack, which happened a week ago, was published over the weekend in the United States and caused great outrage. Police are investigating and as of Sunday no suspect has been arrested.

Ultra-Orthodox children were brutally kicked and punched in Williamsburg.

In the security camera footage of the incident, the attacker is seen punching one child in the face, knocking him to the ground, and then throwing another child to the ground, kicking him repeatedly. The children fled the scene, and the man got on his bicycle and rode away.

According to the New York Police Department, another person not seen in the video was injured in the incident. The assailant attacked a father and his son who were also on the sidewalk in the same area. The suspect pushed the father to the ground, causing a light head injury, before fleeing. In another antisemitic attack, a 14-year-old girl was brutally assaulted by another student for being Jewish. The victim, a 14-year-old Israeli-Canadian from New Brunswick, Canada, told the Canadian Jewish News that she was attacked last month. The attack was recorded on video, and took place in the afternoon in a parking lot near the school grounds. In a video posted on social media, a student can be seen running toward the teen, slamming her to the ground and punching her repeatedly near bystanders. An elderly man stood by a few meters from the attack and watched it take place. The girl was severely attacked and suffered cuts, scratches and bruises. According to the girl, the attacker has been harassing her for two months. She said that she tried to avoid a confrontation with the attacker that day, after she had been suspended for five days. When the student who attacked her returned to school, the Israeli-Canadian girl was advised to use the teachers' bathroom, stay in the school building during the day, and not leave alone. YNet

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Israel to South Africa at UN top court: 700 tunnel shafts found in Rafah, 50 cross into Egypt. Israeli delegation to the International Court of Justice seeks to dissuade UN body from ordering IDF to halt its operations in Gaza's Rafah and bring about a de facto cease-fire; attendee calls 'free Palestine' at Israeli representative. Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | published: 05.17.24 | 11:06 YNet

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Terrorist's brother arrested on suspicion of incitement. Israel National News. May 17, 2024, 11:30 AM INN

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Watch: IDF deepens military control of Jabalya. Israel National News. May 17, 2024, 11:45 AM INN

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Combat engineer seriously injured during battle in northern Gaza. Israel National News. May 17, 2024, 12:17 PM INN

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U.S. entrepreneur shows Jewish pride in new sportswear line. Jordan Berman says his new apparel company Stars of the Tribe is aimed at making Jews across the globe proud of their heritage and achievements via sports. Yair Katan | published: 05.17.24 |13:46 YNet

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Hezbollah reports operative killed in Lebanon. The Hezbollah terrorist organization said Friday that one of its operatives was killed in southern Lebanon. The causality is the 302nd announced by the group since the start of the war in Gaza. Lior Ben Ari | published: 05.17.24 |14:16 YNet

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Avichai Adraee @AvichaiAdraee: Hamas is trying to prevent Israel from alleviating the suffering of the people of Gaza because their suffering is strategic for its leaders. Hamas intensifies its attacks against Israeli civilians, while Israel intensifies its humanitarian efforts for the people of Gaza. We will continue to increase the amount of aid entering Gaza as we work to return our abductees to their homes and defeat Hamas. May 18, 2024 on X

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Toronto synagogue vandalized for the second time in four weeks. Toronto police hate crimes unit investigating after windows and glass doors were smashed at the Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue. Similar vandalism occurred at the same synagogue in late April. Elad Benari, Canada, May 18, 2024, 1:01 AM (GMT+3)

The Toronto police hate crimes unit is investigating after a local synagogue was vandalized for the second time in four weeks, The Canadian Press reported.

Rabbi Joe Kanofsky said windows and glass doors at the Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue in the city’s north end were smashed in the early hours of Friday morning.

Rabbi Kanofsky said the synagogue was a target of similar vandalism in late April, and no one was injured in either incident.

He added that police responded quickly on Friday and collected surveillance video from the scene.

Toronto police confirmed that officers responded to a call about property damage and said the hate crimes unit is investigating.

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemned the attack in a post on social media. [11] [12] “Last night, the windows and doors of Kehillat Shaarei Torah were smashed, one month after an individual broke the same Toronto synagogue's windows with a hammer,” the organization wrote.

“We are utterly horrified by this repeat attack. Jews deserve to feel safe at their places of worship, and not be targeted with such acts of violence,” it added.

Toronto and the area have seen an increase in anti-Israel riots and acts of antisemitism since the start of Israel’s war against Hamas on October 7.

In early November, an Indigo book store in downtown Toronto was vandalized with red paint and posters plastered on its front windows wrongfully accusing its Jewish founder and CEO, Heather Reisman, of “Funding Genocide.”

In January, a Jewish-owned grocery store in Toronto was spray-painted with the words “Free Palestine” and later set on fire.

Days later, Toronto police arrested four people on a highway overpass, located near a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, that has become the site of recurring pro-Palestinian Arab protests.

In February, an anti-Israel protest at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto turned into a display of antisemitism. At least one protester was documented scaling the hospital with a Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) flag.

Last month, posters in Toronto depicting four-year-old Ariel Bibas and one-year-old Kfir Bibas, who were kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 along with their parents Shiri and Yarden Bibas, were vandalized with swastikas.

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said in March that the number of calls reporting hate crimes in the city has surged since the start of the Israel-Hamas war and that more than half of those crimes have targeted the Jewish community. INN

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Abbas' advisor threatens Israel with more massacres: “Oct. 7 can repeat itself 100 times, and perhaps even more seriously" Nan Jacques Zilberdik | May 20, 2024. PalWatch

Top Advisor to Mahmoud Abbas: ‘Oct. 7 Can Repeat Itself 100 Times … Perhaps Even More Seriously.’

by Nan Jacques Zilberdik,.May 21, 2024.

In an interview three days ago, a top Palestinian Authority (PA) official and advisor to PA leader Mahmoud Abbas — Mahmoud Al-Habbash — threatened Israel that “Oct. 7 can repeat itself 100 times, and perhaps even more seriously.”

Al-Habbash envisions the murder of 1,000 innocent Israeli civilians — babies, children, youth, women, men, and the elderly — more than 100 times. He vows that hundreds/thousands more Israeli women will be brutally raped, and Israeli men will be sadistically killed. He said that 100 more times, 240 innocent Israeli civilians will be taken captive and held hostage for months.

This will happen “if the Palestinian cause will not be justly, comprehensively, and permanently resolved … on the basis of the UN resolutions”.. Algemeiner

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IDF Arabic spokesperson stresses Hamas is preventing aid, humanitarian efforts. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/18/2024 12:24 PM JPost

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Austria to unblock funds for UN Palestinian relief organization. By Reuters. 05/18/2024. JPost

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Two launches identified crossing from Lebanon, IDF strikes Hezbollah launcher overnight. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/18/2024. JPost

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Iran sentences to death a Jewish man who killed a Muslim. Arvin Nathaniel Ghahremani's family try to commute his sentence to reparations after he allegedly killed a Muslim in self-defense; The victim's family refuses to accept their offer. Itamar Eichner | 05.18.24 YNet

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Anti-aircraft weapons discovered in eastern Rafah. Israel National News, May 18, 2024, 9:27 PM INN

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Explosive drone crashes near Yiftah in Israel's North, none wounded. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/18/2024 07:23 PM JPost

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Body of the hostage Ron Benjamin rescued from Gaza. IDF, ISA, recover body of hostage Ron Benjamin in joint operation.

Israel National News. May 18, 2024, 8:19 PM INN

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Swords of Iron: IDF eliminates logistics chief of Hamas' Rafah Brigade. Israel National News. May 18, 2024, 8:48 PM INN

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Dr. Phil: World cannot continue until all the hostages are home. Israel National News. May 18, 2024, 8:58 PM INN

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Hillary Clinton: Terrible tragedy of hostages being held must end now. Israel National News. May 18, 2024, 9:20 PM INN

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"They told me 'Hitler's work needs to be finished' - then they switched to beatings and stones." In an interview with Ynet, Eitan Cohen, an Israeli student who suffers from bullying at school in Toronto, and his parents told about the touching gesture of the Jewish community in the area over the weekend. "I felt much safer than I ever felt at school," said the student. Nir (Choco) Cohen Published: 20.05.24 | 10:23. After months of suffering from anti-Semitism from students - without an adequate response from the educational institution - Eitan Cohen arrived at the school in Toronto where he studies accompanied by hundreds of members of the Jewish community. In an interview with Ynet, Eitan talked about the harassment he suffers at school, from Muslim students: "It started at the beginning of the year, but it increased a lot since October 7. At first it was just curses and words, hurtful words, like 'We will do to you what Hamas did To you', 'Hitler's work needs to be finished', words of that style. Then they moved to something more physical, to beatings, and from there it now came to stoning." YNet

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Gantz calls on PM to deliver war strategy, sets June 8 coalition exit deadline. War Cabinet minister claims 'personal and political considerations have started to infiltrate the holy of holies of Israel's security,' outlines 6 objectives, including post-war Gaza plan and military service blueprint. Moran Azulay, Dan Raban | published: 05.18.24 | 21:57 YNet

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New York: Anti-Israel protesters arrested in Brooklyn. At least a dozen arrested after Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators march in Bay Ridge and clash with officers. Israel National News, May 19, 2024, 6:55 AM (GMT+3)

Police arrested at least a dozen protesters on Saturday afternoon as a crowd of pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators marched in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, reports The New York Daily News.

Violence erupted when observers said a large number of police officers tried to push the group of some 200 or more marchers, waving Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) flags, onto the sidewalk along Fifth Ave. near Ovington Ave. on the local shopping strip in the heavily Arab-American neighborhood.

Posted videos show officers struggling with several demonstrators in a general melee.

The protest, held by the organization Within Our Lifetime, was called the “Nakba 76”...

Video posted on X by the organizing group showed protesters chanting, “Muslim cops, what do you say? How many kids did you beat today?”, to the beat of a drum, while some set off green and red smoke flares.

The NYPD could not immediately confirm the number of protesters arrested.

Anti-Israel demonstrations have been on the rise in New York, as well as in other cities across the US, since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7 and the war in Gaza which followed.

Last week, hundreds of anti-Israel protesters took over the Manhattan Bridge, blocking vehicles on the bridge’s upper level and stalling traffic.

Some of the protesters, as well as journalists on hand reporting on the demonstration, were taken into custody.

Days earlier, a Jewish man was assaulted during an anti-Israel demonstration intended to disrupt the Met Gala.

In late March, hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descended on Radio City Music Hall ahead of President Joe Biden’s campaign fundraiser as part of a “Flood Manhattan for Gaza” demonstration.

“Free, free Palestine!” the group chanted. Others yelled “F—k Joe Biden” and “Genocide[sic] Joe has got to go!”

A month before that, multiple anti-Israel protesters were arrested after they used cars to halt traffic at the Brooklyn Bridge and two major tunnels during rush hour. INN

40 arrested as NYPD clashes with anti-Israel protesters in Brooklyn. Within Our Lifetime, a group whose top activists have been linked to attacks on Jews, organized the "Flood Brooklyn for Gaza Rally."

(May 19, 2024 / JNS) New York City police arrested 40 people at an anti-Israel mob-like protest in Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge neighborhood on Saturday. JNS

Hamas flag proudly waved at NYC anti-Israel demonstration where NYPD cops caught heat for violent clashes. By Carl Campanile, Marie Pohl and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon. Published May 19, 2024 Updated May 19, 2024, 12:03 p.m. ET [13] "Bay Ridge is home to the largest Palestinian community in New York City,” city Councilman Justin Brannan (D-Brooklyn), told The Post on Sunday... Controversial City Council staffer Ember Ollum, who raised eyebrows when she urged Black Lives Matter demonstrators to attack cops and hurl bottles at them during George Floyd protests, also chimed in after Saturday’s arrests. “I don’t remember this many helicopters and violent arrests when we close our avenues every other week during the summer for festivals,” Ollum wrote on X... NY Post

(Jewish leaders demand termination of CUNY Law dean. Haley Cohen, The Jerusalem Post, Jun 14, 2023. Gunz, a former classmate of Kiswani’s at CUNY Law, has said that Kiswani has been criticized “because she interrupts Holocaust memorial ceremonies and says that she hopes the last thing Zionists hear in their life is ‘pop pop.'” JPost Vicious Antisemite Nerdeen Kiswani Leads ‘Shame’ March on Sloan Kettering. David Israel, The Jewish Press, January 16, 2024. JewishPress).

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Watch: Senior Hamas leader, weapons smuggler eliminated. Israel National News, May 19, 2024, 2:33 PM INN

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IDF finds footage of 8-year-old hostage in Gaza. IDF soldiers in Gaza in recent days located a video showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim a few days after she was abducted from her father's home in Nahal Oz during the October 7th massacre. Israel National News, May 19, 2024, 9:08 PM (GMT+3) INN

'Forced to read script': IDF finds footage of former hostages Ela, Dafna Elyakim in Gaza. By Txvi Joffre Published: May 19, 2024 21:35 Updated: May 19, 2024 21:58. ([14] Hamas footage showing former hostages Ela and Dafna Elyakim while they were being held hostage in Gaza. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S) UNIT). JPost

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Footage from Rafah Crossing: Nutella, soft drinks, and snacks among 'humanitarian aid.' Israel National News, May 19, 2024, 5:45 PM INN

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Heartbreaking: Bodies of three hostages rescued from Gaza laid to rest. Israel National News, May 19, 2024, 5:55 PM INN

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Courage and bravery: These are the 283 soldiers who heroically fell in the war. These are the 282 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting terror. Israel National News, Published: Oct 27, 2023, 4:06 PM (GMT+3) Updated: May 19, 2024, 10:39 PM INN

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Biden claps for ‘immediate, permanent ceasefire’ at Morehouse graduation. The commencement speaker also said that "both sides have suffered heavy casualties since Oct. 7." (May 19, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Florida imam who's also dentist sparks uproar with anti-Semitic speech labeling Jews 'apes' and 'pigs.' By Bethan Sexton For Dailymail.Com 16:11 16 May 2024, updated 16:22 16 May 2024

Dr. Fadi Kablawi accused of spewing anti-Semitic hate during speech in Miami He called for the 'annihilation' of Jews according to a translation by MEMRI. Florida reps are calling for him to have his dentists' license revoked. A Florida imam who's also a dentist is facing calls to have his license revoked after giving an anti-Semitic speech at a Miami mosque.

Dr. Fadi Kablawi called for the 'annihilation' of Jews, according to a translation of the comments in Arabic by Israeli-founded NGO Middle East Media Research Institute.

Kablawi claimed the IDF is 'worse than the Nazis' and shared gruesome anti-Semitic blood libel that DailyMail.com has chosen not to reproduce in full. Daily Mail

Florida Dentist Who Called for Death of Jews Could Lose His License. Published May 13, 2024 at 5:22 PM EDT.

By Gabe Whisnant, Deputy Weekend Editor. Adentist in Florida faces calls for the suspension of his license and an investigation into his practice over statements made during sermons at a mosque in north Miami. On April 26, in a sermon broadcast on Facebook, Dr. Fadi Kablawi called for the murder of Jews and also called the current Israeli regime "worse [sic] than the Nazis." Newsweek

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Istanbul Muslim Brotherhood Conference Stages Comedy Sketch In Which Palestinian Tells Jew: Although Drinking Blood Is Prohibited In Islam, Your Blood Has A Special Taste. May 19, 2024. Memri

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Smotrich calls for Hezbollah ultimatum: Withdraw or IDF enters. Joshua Marks. (May 19, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Two IDF soldiers killed by IED in tunnel shaft near Rafah. An officer and two other Givati Brigade soldiers were seriously wounded in the incident, according to the Israeli military. (May 19, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Israeli officials suspect Raisi's death in helicopter crash, deny involvement. While Jerusalem refraining from official comment on helicopter crash involving Iran president, Israeli sources deny link to incident; senior officials believe Raisi's death will have no significant impact on Israel. Itamar Eichner | published: 05.19.24 |21:39 YNet

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IDF succeeds in evacuating almost 1 million from Rafah in 2 weeks. By Yonah Jeremy Bob. Published: May 20, 2024 16:59 JPost

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Israeli source: Israel not involved in death of Ebrahim Raisi. Uzi Baruch May 20, 2024, 10:42 AM INN

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Watch: Sirens in Sderot during prayer for soldiers. Israel National News. May 20, 2024, 10:51 AM INN

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Terrorist eliminated moments before exiting tunnel shaft. Israel National News. May 20, 2024, 12:38 PM INN

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Defense Min. to Jake Sullivan: This is what Israel is dong to help Gazan civilians. Israel National News. May 20, 2024, 12:46 PM INN

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IDF uncovers weaponry in an UNRWA facility. Israel National News. May 20, 2024, 12:54 PM INN

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Herzog: ICC warrants 'beyond outrageous, embolden terrorists' Israel National News. May 20, 2024, 4:37 PM INN

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Human rights expert: 'UN Security Council refused to hold meeting on Israeli hostages.' Gary Willig May 20, 2024, 3:01 PM INN

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International Law Expert: 'ICC is like voodoo, its power depends on your belief.' Israel National News. May 20, 2024, 3:37 PM INN

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Israel expected to discuss steps against PA after ICC announcement - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: May 20, 2024 22:36. The government is set to discuss steps against the Palestinian Authority on Tuesday in light of the decision by ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan to request arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, KAN news reported Monday. JPost

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David Jacobs @DrJacobsRad: This is the University of Toronto encampment. "Heil H*tler. Heil H*tler n*****. Heil H*tler. He's a G. He's a gangster. I wish he had (inaudible) all you guys bro. The world would have been a better place. If you guys were gone the world would be a better place because you run… May 21, 2024. on X

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Fmr. Iranian Foreign Minister: 'US sanctions to blame for crash that killed President.' Israel National News. May 20, 2024, 1:50 PM INN

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Gantz, Lapid, Herzog & Katz Slam The ICC: “A Historic Disgrace That Will Be Remembered Forever.” May 20, 2024, 12:15 pm YWN

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Hamas Reaped Half a Billion Dollars from Gaza Aid Since Oct. 7. (May 20, 2024 / JNS) The Hamas terrorist organization has profited at least $500 million off humanitarian aid coming into the Gaza Strip since the start of the war on Oct. 7, according to a report that aired on Israel's Channel 12 last week.

Imshin @imshin: Veteran Israeli expert for Arab affairs Ehud Yaari says the Hamas has earned at least $500 million from the aid trucks from the beginning of the war! May 16, 2024 [15] JNS

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IDF: Bodies of hostages recovered from Gaza last week were found in Hamas tunnel in Jabaliya. By Emanuel Fabian. 20 May 2024, 5:38 pm TOI

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Italy says 'unacceptable' to equate Israeli government with Hamas in ICC arrest warrant application. By Reuters . 05/20/2024 11:50 PM JPost

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Mein Kampf in Arabic and guns: IDF confiscates inciting material and weapons in raid. Some 4,000 terror suspects have been arrested in Judea and Samaria since the beginning of the war, around 1,700 of them affiliated with Hamas. Avi Woolf | JFeed | 20.05.24 Hitler's book found among other inciting material.

([16] Hitler's book found among other inciting material. Photo: IDF Spokesperson).

The IDF, together with the Border Guard and the ISA, seized weapons, arrested terror suspects, and inciting material - including an Arabic edition of Hitler's Mein Kampf - in arrest operations throughout Judea and Samaria overnight (Sunday/Monday).

The IDF also seized hundreds of thousands of shekels meant for terrorism and an improvised shotgun.

The IDF suffered no casualties. JFeed

IDF fighters captured "Mein Kampf" in Arabic in Gush Etzion. Srugim News. 20.05.24 | 14:59 | In Gush Etzion, IDF soldiers operated against terrorist elements, confiscating incendiary materials, weapons and terrorist funds. Among other things, the book Mein Kampf in Arabic was seized. 15 people wanted for terrorist activities were arrested.

The Palestinian terror nourishes from Nazism. During an activity in Beit Ummar in the Etzion Brigade, the fighters arrested a wanted man armed with an improvised shotgun type weapon, along with two other wanted men who were arrested. In the Wadi Fukin [وادي فوقين] area in the division of the brigade, IDF soldiers located and confiscated incendiary materials, including the book "Mein Kampf." [17] Srugim

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A judicial pogrom. The ICC’s threat of arrest warrants against Israel’s leaders is an affront to democracy and humanity.

Brendan O'Neill, 20th May 2024.

So it’s a crime now to defend yourself against fascist violence? Some of the imperious prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC) seem to think so. Just 226 days after the Jews of southern Israel were subjected to the worst act of anti-Semitic slaughter since the Holocaust, the chief prosecutor of the ICC says he’s seeking arrest warrants for Israeli officials. The preening overlord of international law says he has ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe they’ve committed crimes against humanity. Behold the great moral inversion of our times: the victims of a crime against humanity are themselves suspected of crimes against humanity. The targets of fascism are treated as fascists. Rarely has the moral decomposition and blind arrogance of globalist institutions been so graphically illustrated.

This is the news that Karim Khan has applied for arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence minister, Yoav Gallant. He also wants arrest warrants for Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar. He says all have possibly committed war crimes. In Israel’s case, there has been questionable military activity ‘from at least 8 October 2023’, he says. One of his examples is Israel’s closing of the Kerem Shalom and Erez border crossings that link the Gaza Strip to Israel on 8 October, ‘for extended periods’. Yes, that’s because the day before an army of anti-Semites crossed the border and raped women, murdered children, slit the throats of migrant workers and massacred entire families. Are the people at the ICC okay? Name me one state on Earth – one – that would not secure its borders in the aftermath of such a devastating experience of racist barbarism.

The moral equivalence in Khan’s statement is especially galling. To speak of Hamas and Israel in the same breath, to treat them as equally suspect, is to abandon entirely the fundamentals of morality and even Enlightenment. There is no equivalence between Hamas’s intentional targeting of civilians on the basis of their race and Israel’s subsequent war on Hamas in Gaza. In the former, civilians – let’s say it: Jews – were sought out for murder. In the latter, as with every war in history, civilians are tragically dying in the violent maelstrom. The former was a war crime, the latter is war. The former was a villainous transgression of the norms of conflict, the latter was a response to that transgression. That the ICC seems unable to distinguish between war and war crimes, between democracy and terror, between the Jewish State and a movement devoted to the mass murder of Jews, is truly alarming.

The consequence of the seeking of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders will be to embolden Hamas. Anyone who thinks this is a fair development because it targets both sides in the war is delusional. For Hamas, the annoyance of being looked upon as criminals by the ICC will be outweighed, incalculably, by the moral gain of warrants being sought for Netanyahu and Gallant. For Hamas, the burden of being tried for crimes against humanity – a trial that will probably never take place – pales into insignificance in comparison with the propaganda win of seeing Israel frogmarched before the world as a potential war criminal. Indeed, already the Israelophobic wing of the influencer set – which is pretty much all of it – is buzzing with bigoted triumphalism over the possible arrest of Netanyahu. What do you think Mr Sinwar is thinking in whatever dank tunnel he’s holed up in: ‘Oh no, I might have to go to The Hague’ or ‘Yes, another blow to the Jews’ moral authority’? We all know.

The most nauseating thing about today’s development is the depiction of it as a great blow for equality and diversity. Globetrotting barrister Amal Clooney, who was on the Panel of Experts who advised Karim Khan on the Israel-Hamas matter, has issued a most gauche and grandstanding statement. She brags about the ‘diverse personal backgrounds’ of the panel members. She describes how she and her fellow brilliant minds ‘unanimously conclud[ed]’ that there are reasonable grounds to think Israeli officials have committed war crimes. I can’t be the only person wondering who the hell these people think they are. Who died and made them God? What earthly right do they have to meddle in a sovereign state’s military pursuit of a terror movement that murdered more than a thousand people? They pose as woke but they’re the Judge Dredds of global affairs, stamping their vain writ on the little peoples of faraway warring nations.

The Clooney vision of the ICC and its brainy advisers as gallant defenders of decency is a grotesque lie. Clooney, in her statement, says ‘I will never accept that one child’s life has less value than another’s’. Big words from a barrister who’s advising prosecutors for a court that is notoriously selective in which wars it investigates and which wars it leaves alone. So Israel is threatened with being dragged to The Hague, but Bashar al-Assad was not, despite overseeing a war that killed hundreds of thousands. Neither were Saudi leaders over their killings in Yemen. And this isn’t to mention Western leaders – in the US, Britain, France – whose warmongering has caused far greater death and destruction in the Middle East than Israel ever has. I would really like to ask all those legal eagles why killings by the Jewish State seem to cause them greater angst than killings by ‘white’ states.

The ICC is infamous for its disproportionate targeting of the leaders of black Africa. To see a map of ICC investigations is to behold neo-imperialism in all its shameless pomposity. Most of its investigations have been in Africa, with a smattering in Latin America and Asia. No wonder the African Union has advised African states to cut ties with the ICC on the basis that it is a ‘neo-colonial force seeking to further empower Western political… interests in Africa’. That ‘anti-racist’ leftists are now cheering a court, riddled with racist double standards, because it has lumped the Jews in with the blacks is a testament to how fried their brains have become as a result of Israelophobia. Even the neo-colonial powers of the postwar globalist order are treated as allies by the woke left, as ‘good guys’, if they make moves against Evil Israel.

There’s a special cruelty to the seeking of arrest warrants against the Jewish State. The ICC has its origins in the postwar discussion about the need for ‘international law’ to deal with criminals like the Nazis. So grave were the crimes of fascism against the Jews that new legal systems are needed to punish such crimes, the argument went. Eventually, the ICC emerged. Fast forward to 2024 and this court that was founded on the principle that fascistic murder must never again go unpunished now threatens to punish a state whose only crime was to fight back against fascistic murderers. The postwar ideal of protecting the likes of the Jews is now weaponised against the Jews. The seeking of arrest warrants against Israel is a grotesque betrayal of the promises and principles of the entire postwar era. It is the self-negation of everything the modern, liberal West claims to represent.

The revenge of the centrist dads RECOMMENDED The revenge of the centrist dads TOM SLATER I see it as a judicial pogrom, to go alongside the militant pogrom launched by Hamas and the intellectual pogrom pursued by Hamas’s apologists in the West. Militarily, politically and now legally, the Jewish State is under attack. We are fast reaching a situation where it isn’t only Israel’s military actions that are viewed as crimes against humanity but Israel itself. The Jewish homeland itself is this close to being redefined as a crime. This should be intolerable to anyone who believes in nationhood, self-determination and the equal right of Jews to go after the armies that butcher their people. Screw the ICC. It should enjoy no jurisdiction over Israel or any other independent nation. Spiked

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UK’s Sunak slams ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu. British prime minister says International Criminal Court’s move is ‘deeply unhelpful’ and flirts with ‘moral equivalence’ between Israel and Hamas. “There is no moral equivalence between a democratic state exercising its lawful right to self defense and the terrorist group Hamas. It is wrong to conflate and equivocate between those two different entities". Rishi Sunak said. | May 21, 2024 12:55 PM CET By Noah Keate. London — Rishi Sunak took direct aim at the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it sought arrest warrants against both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Arguing there is no “moral equivalence” between the two sides in the wake of the October 7 attacks on Israel, the British prime minister insisted Tuesday that the court’s move would make “absolutely no difference” to wider peace in the Middle East. Politico

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Biden: 'US stands with Israel in its efforts to take out Hamas butchers' Elad Benari. May 21, 2024, 1:06 AM INN

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Ambassador Erdan: 'ICC move is a blood libel, a witch-hunt' Israel National News. May 21, 2024, 2:17 AM INN

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Israel's UN envoy Erdan calls ICC move 'witch-hunt driven by Jew-hatred' 'All have become tools in the hands of monsters, and you continue playing along – playing directly into their hands. Wake up!' said Erdan i24NEWS. May 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM i24

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House Democratic Leader: 'ICC decision is shameful and unserious.' House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders: America’s commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad. Israel National News. May 21, 2024, 4:46 AM INN

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Watch: Abbas’ advisor threatens Israel with more massacres. PA chairman's advisor Mahmoud Al-Habbash warns that "October 7 can repeat itself 100 times". Israel National News, May 21, 2024, 3:15 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Former MLB star honored for standing up against antisemitism. Israel National News. May 21, 2024, 5:07 AM INN

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Two reservists seriously injured in battle in Gaza. Reservist from the Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade and a reservist in the 8237th Division Logistics Brigade seriously injured in battle in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to hospital. Uzi Baruch May 21, 2024, 6:10 AM INN

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Senator Schumer: 'ICC prosecutor’s decision is unfair and reprehensible.' Elad Benari. May 21, 2024, 6:51 AM INN

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Biden, lawmakers blast ICC’s intent to charge Israeli leaders. U.S. politicians from both sides of the aisle denounce International Criminal Court prosecutor’s seeking arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and other officials in his government. By Amy B Wang. Updated May 20, 2024 at 4:02 p.m. EDT|Published May 20, 2024 at 3:28 p.m. EDT WaPo

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US lawmakers seek sanctions to punish ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant application.

Synopsis. United States lawmakers are considering imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Congress is exploring all options to punish the ICC for threatening Israeli leaders. He said that the ICC had no authority over Israel or the US and called the decision baseless and illegitimate. By ANI. Last Updated: May 21, 2024 EconomicTimes

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Report: US not expected to oppose Rafah operation. US not opposed to limited Rafah operation projected to cost less in civilian casualties; talks on ceasefire-prisoner swap deal likely to resume soon. Israel National News. May 21, 2024, 9:04 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Dramatic footage from Tulkarem: Terrorist cell eliminated by explosive drone. Rare footage of IDF soldiers in Tulkarem shows terrorists located by one drone and eliminated with explosives dropped from another. Israel National News, May 21, 2024, 11:55 AM (GMT+3) INN

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IDF operates in Jabalya, Rafah, dismantles 70 terror targets throughout Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/21/2024 09:45 AM JPost

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Yemen's Houthis say they downed US drone over al-Bayda province. By Reuters. 05/21/2024 10:31 AM JPost

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Amal Clooney publishes report. supporting ICC arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/21/2024 10:48 AM JPost

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MEMRI Executive Director In 'Fox News' Opinion Piece: 'College Protests Reveal Alarming Terrorist Support – And Jihadis Cheer Them On.' May 21, 2024 | By Steven Stalinsky, Ph.D.* MEMRI Daily Brief No. 602 Memri

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US: Israel killed a third of Hamas terrorists Still, some 65% of Gaza's terror tunnels remain intact, according to U.S. intelligence.

(May 22, 2024 / JNS) Israel has eliminated only around a third of the Hamas terrorists and tunnels in Gaza since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. intelligence estimates.

“Although Hamas’ communications and military abilities have been degraded, only 30 to 35 percent of its fighters—those who were a part of Hamas before the Oct. 7 attack—have been killed and about 65 percent of its tunnels are still intact, U.S. intelligence indicates,” the Virginia-based news outlet stated.

According to Western officials, thousands of Hamas terrorists have been able to evade the Israel Defense Forces by hiding in Gaza’s vast subterranean tunnel network, while others have mixed into the civilian population. JNS

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Montreal Police Arrest Muslim Suspect In Connection With Shots Fired At Yeshiva Gedolah Of Montreal. May 22, 2024, 8:02 pm

A 20-year-old suspect, Abdirazak Mahdi Ahmed, was arrested and charged on Wednesday in connection with shots fired at a Jewish school in the Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough last fall.

Ahmed, of Les Cèdres, appeared in Quebec Court and was charged with intentionally discharging a firearm, theft, and receiving stolen vehicles, and committing mischief. The Crown objected to his release, and he will remain detained until a hearing on Thursday.

As earlier reported by YWN, on November 12, around 5 a.m., gunshots were heard on Deacon Rd., near Van Horne Ave., with a suspect seen shooting in the direction of the Yeshiva Gedolah of Montreal before fleeing in a getaway vehicle. Police found impacts from firearm projectiles on the school door and shell casings on the ground.

This incident was the second shooting at the yeshiva in just four days, following shots fired at it and the Talmud Torah on St-Kevin Ave. overnight. The week prior, Molotov cocktails were thrown at a shul and Jewish community center in the West Island.

Eta Yudin of The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs released a statement applauding police for the arrest.

“This attack marked a significant change in the threats experienced by the Jewish community in Quebec since Oct. 7 and well before,” Yudin said. “The stress and anxiety it caused the Jewish community since then cannot be underestimated, as we have had to endure intimidation after intimidation, as well as serial violence and antisemitism.”

“While the escalation of violence and hatred against our community only continues, we are nonetheless pleased that further charges may be brought against the suspect. This senseless act, this act of terror, must lead to more serious charges, as we have often repeated since the Hamas attacks. This will send a strong message that targeting a community with such acts is unacceptable. We must remember that some politicians had rightly declared that shooting at schools was a form of terrorism.”

“The safety of Jewish Quebecers is at stake, but so is the safety of all Montrealers.” YWN

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Harvard ‘deliberately indifferent to pervasive antisemitism on campus,’ lawsuit alleges. Andrew Bernard. (May 22, 2024 / JNS) JNS

Biden: Palestinian state ‘should be realized through direct talks.’ The statement from the White House came after Norway, Ireland and Spain announced unilateral recognition of "Palestine." (May 22, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Smotrich moves to collapse PA economy after ‘political terrorism.’ Israel's finance minister is acting in response to Ramallah's pursuit of unilateral statehood, ICC prosecution. Akiva Van Koningsveld (May 22, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Blinken urges Egypt to ensure aid is flowing into Gaza. By Reuters. 05/22/2024 07:58 PM JPost

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White House's Sullivan briefed on Israeli plans to limit civilian harm. By Reuters. 05/22/2024 08:42 PM JPost

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IDF strikes several Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon throughout Wednesday. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/22/2024 09:58 PM JPost

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We won't come: Few Democrats would boycott Netanyahu speech to Congress. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/22/2024 10:43 PM JPost

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Stanford pro-Palestinian encampment invites imam with history of antisemitism. By Gabe Stutman | May 22, 2024. ..Ami Abdel Malik... caliphate... JWeekly

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Number of IDF injuries surges amid Rafah offensive. Hospitals report spike in wounded troops from anti-tank missiles and IEDs; escalation with Hezbollah could worsen situation, with some hospitals already moving operations underground to cope with increasing number of casualties. Adir Yanko | published: 05.23.24|09:05 YNet

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Refugee who fled Sudan civil war fulfills Olympic dream in Israel. For Jamal Abdoul-Magid, life's an endless obstacle course: from a refugee cleaner on Herzliya beach to top athlete discovered by chance, he's now competing in the Olympics for the second time; 'I also represent Israel,' he says proudly. Avinoam Porat | published: 05.22.24|10:03 YNet

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In succumbing to the mob, university presidents invite more violence. Opinion: Anti-Israel protesters employ tactics similar to those used by terrorists: increasing demands when met with weakness and playing victim when held accountable Atar Porat | published: 05.23.24|11:00 ...The Pro-Hamas protesters on US college campuses are one kind of such terrorists. They may not murder people, but they have the same mentality, and their actions are guided by straightforward principles. They are more than willing to use force and intimidation, to force the university to heed to their demands... Minouche Shafik, Columbia University president, said that they “tried very hard to resolve the issue of the encampments through dialogue”, and added that many people who gathered there were largely “peaceful”. ... This Orwellian language that attempts to present the violent mob that took over the campus as a reasonable “side” in a debate, using very delicate and exalting phrases, is an indication of the moral rot that Ivy League campuses have reached. This groveling to the demands of hooligans makes the universities seem even weaker than before and only incentivizes further chaos. Another noteworthy incident was Brown University’s decision to reward the student agitators who broke the university’s code of conduct and allow 5 of them to meet members of the Corporation of Brown University “to present their arguments to divest Brown’s endowment from ‘companies that facilitate the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territory." The University sent the message that it was willing to avoid conflict at all costs which is an invitation for the next agitators to create chaos to get their way, without facing any consequences. The University said in a statement “Students agreed to remove the encampment and refrain from further actions that would violate Brown’s conduct code through the end of the academic year”. In other words, the terrorist students engage in racketeering in broad day light and the university is willing to obsequiously agree to the demands hoisted on it...

([18] Police arrest protesters and California State University.Photo: Etienne Laurent / AFP).

The protesters’ tactic is mirroring Hamas’ playbook- first attack, then start negotiations, stand your ground while your opponent makes concessions, increase your demands and when you face opposition play the victim card with no accountability for your actions. This strategy works only because universities have incentivized protestors in the first place... YNet

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Jenin counterterror operation ends after 40 hours. Israel National News May 23, 2024, 6:30 PM INN

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'Salute to mass-murderer': UN General Assembly to meet to remember Iranian President Raisi. Israel National News May 23, 2024, 6:29 PM INN

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IDF and ISA eliminate Commander of Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion. Israel National News May 23, 2024, 8:10 PM INN

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The tunnel where the hostages' bodies were found. Military correspondent Doron Kadosh visited the tunnel in the Jabaliya "Refugee" Camp where IDF soldiers found the bodies of four hostages, and wasn't surprised that the entrance was in a building built by UNRWA with EU funding. Israel National News May 23, 2024, 8:30 PM INN

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Horrible!! Arabs break into houses in Gedera and spray swastikas. 10:45 PM · May 23, 2024 On X

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'Mom, pray for us': The stories of the five female IDF soldiers still held in Gaza. After they agreed to release the video showing their daughters' abduction on October 7, the parents of Daniella, Karina, Liri, Naama and Agam say they're still waiting for them to return home; They have been held in captivity for 231 days . Yael Ciechanover | published:05.24.24. | 00:27 YNet

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Hamas And Other Palestinian Factions React To Norway, Ireland, And Spain Recognizing Palestinian State: It Validates Legitimacy Of Jihad And Armed Resistance. May 23, 2024. Memri

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IDF eliminates Hamas Beit Hanoun battalion commander. The IDF eliminated Hussien Fiad, the commander of Hamas' Beit Hanoun battalion today. Avi Woolf | JFeed | May 23, 2024, 17:51 [19] JFeed

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PA shows contempt for US as it takes credit for ICC decision. Itamar Marcus and Ephraim D. Tepler | May 23, 2024. Officials on PA TV:

“The International Criminal Court’s decision…is an achievement for the Palestinian leadership, for the PLO, and for the PA.”

“The measure taken to petition the international bodies...being taken by the PLO and the Palestinian Authority led by our brother, President Mahmoud Abbas, are bearing fruit and are very important.”

The ICC decision “is a victory for humanity… The victory for humanity came from Palestine.” PalWatch

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Seven Tactics Wikipedia Editors Used to Spread Anti-Israel Bias Since Oct. 7. Examining Wikipedia content and how the site operates matters — it is the world’s go-to site for information.

Aaron Bandler. May 23, 2024.

“Numerous commentators have identified the broader context of Israeli occupation as a cause of the [Israel-Hamas] war. The Associated Press wrote that Palestinians are ‘in despair over a never-ending occupation in the West Bank and suffocating blockade of Gaza.’ Several human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, B’Tselem and Human Rights Watch have likened the Israeli occupation to apartheid, although supporters of Israel dispute this characterization.”

This quote, which seems to have an anti-Israel slant, is actually from the “Israeli policy” part of the background section on the main Wikipedia page documenting the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. One editor who has run afoul of Wikipedia’s policies in the past and, like all of the editors quoted here, requested anonymity to discuss the site’s practices, told me that Wikipedia’s coverage related to Oct. 7 as being rather anti-Israel “despite the best efforts of many pro-Israel and more unbiased editors.”

Dr. Shlomit Aharoni Lir wrote in a research paper published by the World Jewish Congress that the “Israel-Hamas war” Wikipedia article received 25,401 page views on Jan. 20 alone and that 70% of the time Wikipedia is the first result to pop up when people search for current events on Google, Bing and DuckDuckGo. More recent statistics show that the Israel-Hamas war article received nearly a million views throughout the month of April. Clearly, people are looking to Wikipedia for information on the war.

Statistics show that the Israel-Hamas war article received nearly a million views throughout the month of April. Clearly, people are looking to Wikipedia for information on the war.

That’s why examining Wikipedia content and how the site operates matters — it is the world’s go-to site for information. I have been investigating Wikipedia for more than three years, having talked to many Wikipedians about how the site’s mechanisms have created a self-sustaining system of left-wing and anti-Israel bias.

How Wikipedia Works

Wikipedia operates through “consensus,” which is defined as “a process of compromise” that “neither requires unanimity … nor is the result of a vote.” However, editors I have talked to have consistently referred to consensus as a numbers game.

“Officially we will all say that consensus isn’t a vote,” one editor told me. “However, I think most editors will also concede that sometimes it does come down to numbers and a lot of editors would tend to see anything over two-thirds to be consensus if the strength of the arguments was approximately equal.” But determining consensus “is harder when both sides are making policy-based arguments and perhaps the policy argument of one side seems a bit stronger but the numbers of the other side are greater.”

These battles for consensus can often be seen on an article’s talk page (every Wikipedia article has one) and various noticeboard discussion threads on Wikipedia. Sometimes when editors can’t reach an agreement on a disputed change they will hold a Request for Comment (RfC), which opens up the debate to a broader community discussion. At the end of the discussion, a “closer” (an uninvolved administrator or editor in good standing) renders a verdict on if there’s consensus for the proposed change. A bot will automatically remove the RfC tag after 30 days, but the RfC can be closed sooner or later depending on whether or not editors believe more input is needed.

As we will see in the following seven examples, consensus appears to lean toward the Palestinian narrative.

1. Part of the “Background” section of the “Israel-Hamas war” Wikipedia article states: “Numerous commentators have identified the broader context of Israeli occupation as a cause of the war.” These “commentators” are mostly anti-Israel figures, in my opinion.

An editor who voluntarily stopped editing Wikipedia years ago after getting fed up with what they believed was bias from the site’s administrators told me that “numerous commentators” is the kind of “positively loaded language” that Wikipedia advises against using. “It implies there are a lot of people saying it, when in fact all they have is [five] sources they stringed together,” the editor told me in an email. “What does ‘numerous commentators’ mean … What are their credentials?”

Three of these commentators are:

Far-left Squad members Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Cory Bush (D-Miss.) calling for ending aid to Israeli “apartheid” in an article in The Hill. University of Chicago Prof. John Mearsheimer, who in an Al Jazeera interview accused Israel of “apartheid” and wanting to “ethnically cleanse” the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg criticized Mearsheimer for praising a book by Gilad Atzmon in 2011; Goldberg accused Atzmon at the time of promulgating antisemitism. (Mearsheimer subsequently defended Atzmon from those charges in a rebuttal to Goldberg in Foreign Policy magazine.) Mearsheimer has also co-authored a book alleging that the “Israel lobby” helps control American foreign policy. Palestinian writer Mariam Barghouti’s Al Jazeera op-ed, “On October 7 Gaza broke out of prison.” The remaining two are from The Nation and +972 Magazine, the latter of which NGO Monitor describes as being on “the fringes of Israeli discourse,” although Wikipedia does not consider NGO Monitor a reliable source. The citation from The Nation at least states that Hamas’ atrocities on Oct. 7 aren’t “meant to achieve the basic Palestinian right to freedom … it’s an act that inevitably leads to an Israeli response of death and destruction against the ordinary Gaza citizens, the people they are supposed to represent and care for.”

Middle East historian Asaf Romirowsky, who heads Scholars for Peace in the Middle East and the Association for the Study of the Middle East and North Africa (ASMEA), told me that these sources “are recycling the same echo chamber that is basically Palestinian propaganda … the bias is clear.” But you wouldn’t know who exactly these sources are unless you checked the citation references to the line.

“Opinion pieces need to be attributed … I would change it to ‘a few commentators, including Rashida Tlaib and Mariam Barghouti,’” the editor told me, adding that “it’s more precise and shows exactly who the people making this comment are.”

A different editor disagreed with the “positively loaded language” assessment, but agreed that the line was “POV.” Another editor told me, “I don’t know that there is ever a ‘correct’ way to do this … This is a case where an editing choice isn’t made by rational policy but instead by weight of numbers.”

2. Adding “anti-imperialism” into Hamas’ list of ideologies and removing “antisemitism” in the Hamas Wikipedia article’s infobox.

Google “Hamas ideology,” and you’ll find that the list of ideologies for the terror group include “anti-Zionism” and “anti-imperialism” but not “antisemitism” — all of which comes straight from the “infobox” of the Hamas Wikipedia article.

Wikipedia describes infoboxes as summarizing “important points in an easy-to-read format” in the upper-right hand corner of articles. Until recently, the Hamas Wikipedia article listed “antisemitism” as one of the ideologies for the terror group. It was removed in January 2024 after enough editors on the talk page argued that there aren’t enough scholarly sources that list antisemitism as a “central ideological tenet” of Hamas, especially after Hamas revised its charter in 2017 to state they don’t take issue with Jews, their issue is with Zionists. Of course, the revised document still clearly contains antisemitic tropes (a viewpoint buried in the body of the Wikipedia article) and Hamas didn’t really revise their charter in 2017; they simply added a new document that does not supersede their original 1988 antisemitic charter, according to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Until recently, the Hamas Wikipedia article listed “antisemitism” as one of the ideologies for the terror group. It was removed after enough editors on the talk page argued that there aren’t enough scholarly sources that list antisemitism as a “central ideological tenet” of Hamas.

“Anything can go in the infobox,” an editor told me. “Nobody has ever claimed it has to be a ‘central tenet,’ all it needs to be is something mentioned fairly often.”

And Hamas’ antisemitism does seem to be mentioned fairly often in academic literature — before its removal from the infobox, the “antisemitism” label was sourced to a piece by George Mason University Professor Bruce Hoffman in The Atlantic and a 1998 academic journal article by Tel Aviv University Professor Meir Litvak. At one point, even more sources were cited, including a 2023 Portuguese Journal of Asian Studies article and a 2020 book from an independent academic publisher.

“Antisemitism has been part and parcel of Hamas’ narrative,” Romirowsky told me. “Their clear goals and objectives vis a vis the 1988 charter have not changed. So the demand for the destruction for the killing of Jews through jihad and the obliteration of the state of Israel, all of that is current and clearly we’ve seen it Oct. 7. So there’s nothing new to my mind, anything short of that is a blatant lie.”

Tel Aviv University Vice Rector Eyal Zisser told me in a Zoom interview the notion that antisemitism is not a central tenet of Hamas was “ridiculous,” noting that under the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition, it is antisemitic to oppose the right of the Jewish people to have a state. “It’s clearly what Hamas is after,” he said.

Consider that in the RfC asking if “anti-imperialism” should be included in the Hamas infobox, no one discussed if it’s a “central ideological tenet” of Hamas. The argument here that rallied votes in favor was that it was mentioned in several academic books, with one being a “radical” leftist nonprofit publisher that provided a “Free Palestine! Starter Kit” on their website in 2021. Op-eds (which are considered weaker sources) from sources like historian Simon Sebag Montefiore in The Atlantic and freelance journalist Joseph Bouchard in The National Interest criticizing those who excused Hamas’ actions on Oct. 7 as being “anti-imperialist,” as well as a CNN Portugal op-ed arguing that Hamas is spreading Islamic imperialism and an interview in El Pais in which philosopher John Gray says Hamas “has more in common with ISIS” were cited to argue that there should be a “disputed” tag next to the “anti-imperialism” descriptor; these sources were dismissed as being “biased and partisan.” The closer ruled that while the couple of editors who argued for the “disputed” tag “made cogent points, these did not attain sufficient support to sway the consensus that way.”

Romirowsky called the use of “anti-imperialism” to describe Hamas as “hogwash.” “That’s the Palestinian narrative that has been insidious toward how they view the entire Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” Romirowsky said, adding that Hamas “would like to define themselves as a resistance movement.”

“The Palestinian narrative has been insidious toward how they view the entire Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” Hamas “would like to define themselves as a resistance movement.” – Asaf Romirowsky

Zisser’s view? “Any Islamic terrorist organization is committed to fight the West because it’s the West, it’s Christian … to say that it’s ‘anti-imperialist,’ well you know, Hitler fought against Britain and the United States … can you say that he was anti-imperialist? It’s ridiculous.”

An editor told me that they believe there should be a “disputed” tag next to the anti-imperialism descriptor and that “it should be stated in plain English” in the article. “Putting it in the infobox is a trick to avoid expanding on the issue,” the editor said. Indeed, Hamas’ supposed “anti-imperialism” stance is not mentioned anywhere in the body of the article.

The editor contended that the removal of “antisemitism” from the infobox and the adding of “anti-imperialism” is “an example of abusing the system by virtue of having the numbers, which results in a biased article.”

3. Treating the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry’s numbers as being reliable.

A look at the Israel-Hamas war Wikipedia article shows that it cites the casualty numbers from the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry (without the “Hamas-run” qualifier) without any question, but does provide a citation to the report that the United Nations halved the number of identified women and children.

Of course, there have been criticisms of the Health Ministry’s numbers circulating in some media: a March 6, 2024 piece in Tablet Magazine by Abraham Wyner, a renowned statistician at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, alleged that the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry’s casualty numbers “are not real.” Wyner examined the numbers released by the ministry from Oct. 26-Nov. 10 showing the “daily casualty figures that include both a total number and a specific number of women and children.” Using graphs, Wyner showed how the daily death total during that time frame had “strikingly little variation” when he believes “there should be days with twice the average or more and others with half or less.” Additionally, the figures show no correlation between women’s and children’s deaths when there should be a positive correlation between the two. The data also shows a negative correlation between female deaths and male deaths when there should be a high correlation between the two, per Wyner, because “the ebbs and flows of the bombings and attacks by Israel should cause the daily count to move together.”

Further, the ministry’s data that stated that 70% of the death count in Gaza are women and children (which the UN now says is 52% based on confirmed identities) doesn’t add up since 25% of Gaza’s population are adult males and that Hamas has acknowledged in February to losing 6,000 terrorists, “which represents more than 20% of the total number of casualties reported,” wrote Wyner. “Taken together, Hamas is reporting not only that 70% of casualties are women and children but also that 20% are fighters. This is not possible unless Israel is somehow not killing noncombatant men, or else Hamas is claiming that almost all the men in Gaza are Hamas fighters.” These “anomalies” led Wyner to conclude that the health ministry’s number reporting process is “unconnected or loosely connected to reality.” It is worth noting that the 6,000 figure came from a Hamas official’s statement to Reuters, but Hamas denied the accuracy of the figure to the BBC.

But you can only find Wyner’s piece in the lesser-trafficked “Gaza Health Ministry” article rather than the more heavily trafficked “Israel-Hamas war” and “Casualties of the Israel-Hamas war” articles. When Wyner’s piece was suggested on the Israel-Hamas war talk page, Wikipedians insisted that including it would run afoul of various Wikipedia policies; these policies included that Wikipedia should not give credence to fringe theories (WP:FRINGE in wiki-shorthand) or give undue weight (WP:UNDUE) to a minority viewpoint, as Wikipedia reflects the preponderance of reliable sources.

Most editors pointed to the fact that many reliable sources like The Lancet (an academic journal) have concluded that the ministry’s data is reliable, thus Wikipedia should also and contended that Tablet is not a great source. Other Wikipedians argued in a separate thread that Wyner’s data was cherrypicked because the total death count on other days outside of Wyner’s timeframe showed greater variance and that Wyner’s own timeframe had a higher variance than he let on. Editors also argued the World Health Organization and organizations like Human Rights Watch also believe the ministry’s numbers are reliable. In the Gaza Health Ministry Wikipedia article, Wyner’s piece is mentioned but hit with criticism; preceding it are the two Lancet studies calling the ministry’s numbers reliable and following it is a paraphrase of Professor Michael Spagat saying that the ministry’s numbers “have declined over time, due to Israeli attacks on hospitals, and thus the MoH is relying on first responders and media sources.”

For his part, Wyner denies cherry-picking data, telling me that those were the only dates he could find “contiguous data available that had breakdowns into categories” of the deaths of men, women and children. “The categories are important since Hamas, I allege, is hiding the male deaths or miscataloging them as children or women and that would only be noticeable when the counts by category are released,” Wyner said.

One editor I spoke to argued that “Tablet is a reliable source, and a professor of statistics is an expert in the field, so it doesn’t matter what editors think about the numbers or if he’s cherry-picking or whatever” (though another source said “it’s absolutely allowed to question something on the talk page”)and that Wyner’s view is not in the extreme minority because “a lot of people say Hamas lies about the numbers” and that it “should be in any article that mentions the numbers.”

And more sources do appear to be questioning the reliability of the health ministry: The Telegraph questioned the conclusion of one of The Lancet’s studies that the health ministry’s numbers are accurate, as the study cross-referenced the ministry’s numbers with the number of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) workers killed in a separate database. However, The Telegraph noted that the study “was not peer reviewed and the authors themselves acknowledge that the UNRWA database is not likely to be exactly representative of the wider Gazan population.” The Telegraph reviewed UNRWA’s data and also determined that “there are significant discrepancies between” the reported UNRWA staff deaths and the total deaths reported by the ministry and that “men appear to account for a considerably higher percentage of fatalities than that claimed by the Gazan authorities.” Three academics in the British Israel Communications and Research Centre’s Fathom Journal, which cited Wyner, also questioned the reliability of the Gaza Health Ministry’s death toll, though this source was also dismissed on the Israel-Hamas war talk page. Even the Health Ministry itself recently admitted that about a third of its statistics are “incomplete,” though this is acknowledged in the Gaza Health Ministry and “Casualties of the Israel-Hamas War” articles.

Romirowsky, who knows Wyner, called the Wharton professor “a phenomenal statistician” who “did a great job in that piece.” Hamas’s goal “is to inflate the numbers… the narrative is clear and designed from the get-go.” However, Romirowsky acknowledged that a lot of academic sources (including The Lancet) and media sources do treat the Gaza Health Ministry’s numbers as reliable, so this very well could be an example of Wikipedia reflecting the bias of the media and academia.

4. Considering Mondoweiss, an anti-Zionist site, a “marginally reliable” source.

Under Wikipedia policy, editors can only summarize what reliable sources say when writing an article, meaning that what is or isn’t considered to be reliable is crucially important on Wikipedia. Wikipedia defines reliable sources as being “independent, published sources with a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy,” with how it’s used by other reliable sources being an indicator of reliability. The Reliable Sources Noticeboard (RSN) forum is where Wikipedians can determine a source’s reliability and if it falls under the categories of “generally reliable,” “marginally reliable” (meaning it can be used only in “certain circumstances”), “generally unreliable,” (meaning it “should normally not be used”) and “deprecated,” meaning that it’s “generally prohibited.”

Mondoweiss, which was founded in 2006 by anti-Zionist Jewish journalist Phillip Weiss, has been in the “marginally reliable” category for years, despite being accused of being a “hate site” by George Mason University Professor David Bernstein in a 2015 blog for The Washington Post; Yair Rosenberg has also argued in Tablet that Mondoweiss promulgated an “antisemitic attack” against The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg in 2016. When an RfC was launched at RSN in January to downgrade Mondoweiss, those in favor of downgrading it argued that Mondoweiss published pieces glorifying the October 7 massacre and downplaying evidence that Hamas committed rapes on that day as examples showing that Mondoweiss is a “fringe” source. They also pointed out that one of Mondoweiss’ “news” articles stated in an editor’s note that there are intensifying “fascist persecutions against critical voices in Israel” as reason for keeping an author anonymous; another “news article” declared that “Israel is now a full-scale dictatorship.” However, many editors contended that Wikipedia policy allows for biased sources like Mondoweiss that mainly publish op-eds and that such op-eds would only be cited on Wikipedia if they’re written by subject-matter experts or notable commentators. Additionally, those in favor of keeping Mondoweiss as “marginally reliable” argued that there’s no evidence that Mondoweiss’ “news” is unreliable and that news outlets frequently blend news with opinion. Some also questioned whether it was accurate to say that Mondoweiss was denying evidence of broader Hamas rape claims on Oct. 7 and that instead they were raising questions on specific reported testimonies in The New York Times and CNN. Ultimately, the RfC was closed with keeping Mondoweiss as marginally reliable.

One editor told me that they are “disturbed that it’s not considered ‘generally unreliable.’ It’s an avowedly partisan source.” The editor also noted that “Fox News, New York Post, Breitbart, Daily Mail, etc. are considered unreliable [on Wikipedia]. This is obscene.”

“Calling Israel a ‘dictatorship’ is just stupid,” another editor told me. “It’s not even a matter of opinion.” Mondoweiss is only “kept in because enough people want it there for the propaganda value.”

5. The Wikipedia article on the UCLA pro-Hamas encampment states that Jessica Seinfeld and Bill Ackman donated to pro-Israel counterprotesters involved in the violence on the night of April 30-May 1. Their denials are not included in the article.

The section about the attack on the encampment features a line under the “Counterprotester attack” section that says, “A report found one counterprotest group raised funds through GoFundMe, with Jessica Seinfeld and Bill Ackman donating $5,000 and $10,000, respectively,” with citations to The Daily Beast and The Times, with the latter behind a paywall.

Both Seinfeld and Ackman have issued denials on this. A subsequent Daily Beast report highlighted an Instagram post from Seinfeld stating that she had donated to an April 28 counterprotest at UCLA that was “peaceful” and that “the two demonstrations … had nothing to do with each other.” The Daily Beast report goes on to state that Seinfeld had donated to a GoFundMe launched by “Bear Jews of Truth,” a group that claimed that they were involved in displaying Oct. 7 footage in front of the encampment but weren’t involved in the violence the night the encampment was attacked. The Daily Beast claimed that Instagram stories show that the group was present that night. Ackman has stated on X that he has only provided money for the fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina who tried to protect an American flag from pro-Hamas protesters and toward showing Oct. 7 footage on various campuses across the country. Otherwise, he claims he doesn’t fund protests.

As of publication time, no one has attempted to include their denials into the Wikipedia article. Two of my editor sources took issue with this.

“My understanding is that anything that could cause Wikipedia to be sued falls under BLP so this would as well,” one editor told me, referencing Wikipedia’s Biographies of living persons policy. “They should add the denials from the people they’re talking about.”

Another editor told me they thought the line about Ackman and Seinfeld was UNDUE altogether, in addition to there being BLP concerns without the denials. “That’s the sort of smear that has been pushed into conservative articles for a long time,” the editor contended. “Some editors will claim it’s DUE because they want to smear the article subject (or Seinfeld and Ackman in this case).” And in this case, Seinfeld and Ackman appear to be smeared for having a pro-Israel point of view. “Shame on The Daily Beast,” the editor added. “Then again, this is Wikipedia where [The Daily Beast] is viewed as reliable while anything on the right is automatically labeled as suspect at best.”

6. Excluding the Oct. 7 massacre from the “List of Islamist terrorist attacks” Wikipedia article because it’s “original research.”

To be fair, there was consensus among Wikipedia editors to include the massacre in the “List of major terrorist incidents” Wikipedia page. But there wasn’t consensus for including it in the “List of Islamist terrorist attacks” Wikipedia page, as enough editors argued in an RfC that doing so would violate Wikipedia policy banning “original research,” (WP:OR), which states that “all material added to articles must be verifiable in a reliable, published source.” Editors also cannot insert “any analysis or synthesis of published material that serves to reach or imply a conclusion not stated by the sources… If one reliable source says A and another reliable source says B, do not join A and B together to imply a conclusion C not mentioned by either of the sources.” (WP:SYNTH)

The editors opposed to including the Oct. 7 massacre in the list argued that doing so would violate this policy because there aren’t enough sources that label it specifically as an Islamist terrorist attack — as they argued that Palestinian militant groups involved were nationalistic rather than Islamist — and that Hamas attacked military sites, which wouldn’t count as terror, and only the civilian sites attacked would count as terror. Some even contended that the massacre was a “military operation.” Those in favor of inclusion argued that because sources widely describe Hamas as an Islamist terror organization, that in turn makes the Oct. 7 massacre an Islamist terror attack, with some even providing sources stating that Oct. 7 was a terror attack perpetuated by an Islamic terror organization. The “no consensus” verdict kept it off the list.

“Hamas is an acronym for ‘Islamic Resistance Movement,’” an editor told me. “The ‘Islamism in the Gaza Strip’ article talks mostly about Hamas. It’s complete bad faith to argue their attacks shouldn’t be in a list of Islamist attacks.”

“Hamas is an acronym for ‘Islamic Resistance Movement,’” an editor told me. “The ‘Islamism in the Gaza Strip’ article talks mostly about Hamas. It’s complete bad faith to argue their attacks shouldn’t be in a list of Islamist attacks.” Another editor source agreed that keeping out the Oct. 7 massacre from this list was a misuse of Wikipedia policy.

7. On Wikipedia’s main page on May 7, the “Did you know” section stated that “Walid Daqqa wrote several works of prison literature, including a children’s novel about a boy who uses magical olive oil to visit his imprisoned father.” Daqqa’s conviction for commanding a terror cell that brutally murdered an Israeli soldier is not mentioned.

Wikipedia’s Main Page , which is viewed by millions of people, highlighted Daqqa’s work as an author and omitting the fact that he was convicted for commanding a Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-linked terror cell that abducted and murdered Israeli soldier Moshe Tamam in 1984. Daqqa’s Wikipedia article acknowledges this, though it says he denied it and that he wasn’t present at the kidnapping. It does acknowledge that Tamam was found with “‘massive’ head wounds. ”The significance of this is that on the day that Daqqa was featured on the main page, the main page received nearly five million views. The Daqqa article itself only received 5,457 views that day — meaning that the hook that only IDs Daqqa as a writer had a far greater reach than his Wikipedia page that included that he was a convicted terrorist.

So, what is the process for getting articles featured on the “Did you know …” (DYK in wiki-slang) section of the main page? One requirement for an article to be nominated by an editor for a DYK is if it was newly created in the past seven days leading up to the nomination and contains at least 1,500 words; Daqqa’s article was nominated on April 10, two days after it was first created. The nominating editor will also propose a hook to be used on the main page, which Wikipedia states should “be perceived as unusual or intriguing by readers with no special knowledge or interest” in the subject, be compliant with Wikipedia’s NPOV policy and will link to the Wikipedia article. The initial proposed hook was “… that prisoner Walid Daqqa … wrote several works of prison literature, including a children’s novel on a boy who uses magical olive oil to visit his imprisoned father?” When a Wikipedia article is nominated, a third-party editor peer-reviews the article to make sure it adheres to Wikipedia policy; the Daqqa article, outside a couple of minor changes, breezed through the peer review process. Once that happens, it gets put in a queue.

An editor told me that the Daqqa DYK is “a gross NPOV violation trying to make a grotesque torturer and murderer look like someone imprisoned for being a writer.” The anti-Israel editors “do this all the time” with DYKs, the editor contended. Another editor source agreed that the Daqqa DYK was “POV pushing.”

The hope is that consensus can change, and if Wikipedia is held accountable then the site’s content may start to live up to its policy of neutrality and co-founder Jimmy Wales’s vision for the site to be “the sum of all human knowledge.”

These examples of bias may tempt you to try and fix Wikipedia’s bias yourself since anybody can theoretically edit Wikipedia. But being an effective editor in Wikipedia’s contentious topic areas is an arduous task. To even begin editing articles related to the Arab-Israeli conflict, for instance, you need to have been an editor for at least 30 days and have made at least 500 edits elsewhere; otherwise, all you can do is make edit requests on the talk page. Wikipedia has a whole labyrinth of arcane policies and guidelines, and any missteps — even if inadvertent — will be used against you and could get you sanctioned.

What I have covered in this piece is only the tip of the Wikepedia iceberg to give a sense of its complicated process and how it can lead to potential bias. The hope is that consensus can change, and if Wikipedia is held accountable then the site’s content may start to live up to its policy of neutrality and co-founder Jimmy Wales’s vision for the site to be “the sum of all human knowledge.” JewishJournal

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Arabs On Social Media Express Joy Over Death Of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi: 'He Was A Despicable Mass-Murderer'; 'The Iranian Regime Is The Number One Enemy Of The Arabs.' May 24, 2024. Memri

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BBC apologises for calling hostile pro-Palestinian protest ‘a vigil.’ A spokesperson told Jewish News: "We should have been clear it was a protest and we apologise for this. We will include this clarification in tonight’s programme." By Charlotte Henry. May 24, 2024, 6:18 pm JewishNews

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Three killed in Istanbul shooting, Israel's Foreign Ministry investigating Israeli-Arab involvement. By Walla! 05/24/2024 12:36 AM JPost

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IAF intercepts UAV from the east of Israel, shrapnel causes fire to break out in Safed. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: May 24, 2024 04:43 JPost

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Exchange of fire between IDF and terrorists in Nablus refugee camp. By Amir Bohbot 05/24/2024 07:49 AM JPost

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U.S. House Speaker says invited Netanyahu to speak in Congress. In an interview with Ynet Mike Johnson stresses the Democratic Party has failed Israel after October 7 and amid rampant antisemitism rising on U.S. campuses. Daniel Edelson, New York | published: 09:21 YNet

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Indictments filed against ambulance driver who transported eight illegal residents. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: May 24, 2024 09:47. Indictments were filed against an ambulance driver and his assistant on Friday for attempting to transport eight illegal residents at a crossing on Route 443 a week and a half ago, according to an Israel Police statement. JPost

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FM Katz moves to bar Spanish embassy from servicing West Bank. Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Friday prohibited the Spanish Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem from providing services to West Bank Palestinians. This comes following Spain’s recognition of a Palestinian state and after, according to Katz, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz called to “free Palestine from the river to the sea.” Itamar Eichner| published:05.24.24. | 10:03 YNet

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Why ICC’s ingrained bias ensures no fair ‘trials’ for Israel. May 24, 2024 | Greg Rose

The request for an arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister, made by the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, is unsurprising, but not for the reasons many might think.

An integral purpose of the ICC’s political project has always been to delegitimise Israel. A target was drawn on Israel in the 1990s during the drafting of the Rome Statute for the ICC. The Organisation for Islamic Cooperation made this a condition of participation by Muslim countries. With 57 members, the OIC is the world’s biggest organisation by membership (other than the UN itself). Its participation was necessary for the global criminal law project to proceed.

The OIC required that the ICC definition of forced transfer of civilian populations be expanded as a war crime. New language introduced into the Rome Statute criminalised voluntary civilian migration of Jews into the areas of Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria now called the West Bank. Although the ICC statute codified other existing war crimes, this became a new retrospective war crime invented in the Rome Statute.

This crime of allowing Jews to live voluntarily in the West Bank and Jerusalem has been under examination in the ICC since 2014. The previous chief prosecutor, in close liaison with Palestinian bodies and advisers from the OIC, geared the examination up to a prosecutorial investigation in 2020.

The ICC is an effective tool to delegitimise Israel only if actively used by ICC staff. This brings into focus the role and politics of its chief prosecutors. Karim Khan, the current chief prosecutor, had as his mentor and godfather Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, Pakistan’s first foreign minister, who opposed the Jewish state’s establishment and existence throughout his career, including during his presidency of the UN General Assembly. They corresponded every week and stayed together when the elder Khan was in Britain. Khan describes the elder Khan’s influence as pivotal.

The previous chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, had been legal adviser and attorney-general in her home country, Gabon, under the dictatorship of Yahyah Jammeh, overseeing disappearances, political prosecutions and torture. Questionable dealings ran in the family, with her husband a bulk oil dealer in North Africa and her son a drug trafficker in the US.

Like dodgy police setting up false evidence for prosecution of a trafficker fallen from their favour, the ICC prosecutors set up dubious charges against Israel. These are based largely on evidence assembled by anti-Israel NGOs who solicit Palestinian testimony that is partial and prejudicial. The prosecutors then put forward questionable interpretations of international law rules that novelly apply only to Israel.

For instance, a charge issued by Khan focused on alleging insufficient aid flows into Gaza, arguing this amounts to the war crime of using starvation as a weapon of war. But the ICC prosecutor ignored several of the most salient facts, such as Hamas attacks on border crossings (thus interrupting aid flows), Hamas’s seizure of aid convoys and stealing of aid, and its booby-trapping homes and its destruction of Gaza infrastructure, particularly water pipelines and electricity transmission lines.

Khan contradicts the basic rules of international law of armed conflict allowing attacks on combatants by treating Hamas combatants embedded in urban areas as civilians. He also invents a perverse rule requiring the direct provision of humanitarian aid to the enemy in armed conflict.

The networks of such prejudicial influence extend well beyond the ICC into other legal institutions. Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan was also a president of the UN International Court of Justice, just like the current president of the ICJ, Nawaf Salam. Judge Salam was the Lebanese ambassador to the UN, where he was well known for constant invective against Israel. Unsurprisingly, he is not withdrawing or recusing himself in the current cases against Israel.

Egyptian and Jordanian judges in the ICJ were similarly pleased to execute judgments against Israel, despite their obvious bias from previous high-level national political roles.

Although a principle of the rule of law is that of the impartial judge, for which the disqualifying threshold is a reasonable apprehension of bias, this fundamental rule has no traction in the international justice system.ICC prosecutor Khan pretends Israel must be held to account equally with others. But the problem is not a failure to hold Israel to account, it is a more fundamental failure to treat Israel equally under law. Just as Jews were once excluded from polite society, and subjected to double standards, today Israel is treated as the Jew of the nations to be excluded from international society.

The international legal system is politicised. It is a function of the UN, which in turn is a political institution dominated by non-democratic states. They drive forward their own narrow anti-Semitic interests with the cynical support of hypocrites. Of course, the ICC charges are no surprise.

Greg Rose is a professor of law at the University of Wollongong, a senior fellow of The Hague Initiative for International Cooperation and a visiting fellow at AIJAC.

[Tags: Fatou Bensouda, genocide, ICC, ICJ, Karim Khan, Nawaf Salam, Netanyahu, OIC, Pakistan, Palestinians, Rome Statute] Aijac

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ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah operation.

Watch live as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague rules on request to order halt Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza as part of a larger case brought by South Africa.

Israel National News May 24, 2024, 4:01 PM INN

"That anti-Israel (Arab) Nawaf Salam. We remember him his activities. Now he has a rope and speaks high... "

On Nawaf Salam announcing on the Hague calling on Israel to halt Rafah operation (that will harm population).

Ayelet Frish: Sits there a Lebanese [Arab] and incites the world against Israel. Not a word about decapitation on Oct 7.

Journalist: Legitimate to point out the hypocrisy of the court and what does a Lebanese to "judge" Israel? Lawyer Ilan Bombach: Nothing about the hostages was decided. Israel announces every area ahead of operation to be evacuated, only because we keep the rules. Is there a country that does that? US and UK on Afghanistan did not do any of this.

Danny Dannon: That anti-Israel Nawaf Salam. We remember him his activities. Now he has a rope and speaks high...

As if we went on a tour in Gaza? Did we forget what happened on Oct 7?

N12 Anchor: it's clear it is all hypocrisy, it's purely anti-Israel, and there is not a word about the hostages.

Channel N12, 05.24.24. at EoZ

Gilad Arden: We don't have 50 plus countries like the Muslim block that can make deals: we will vote for your representative if you vote for ours. Referring to judges how they are voted internationally. N12, 05.24.24 at EoZ

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CIA Director William Burns to head to Europe for ceasefire-hostage deal talks - CNN. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/24/2024 12:42 PM JPost

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UN resumes transporting aid via US-built pier after Gazans intercepted trucks. Aid was halted for two days while the UN sought an alternate route to prevent trucks from being looted before they reach distribution points. By Agencies and TOI Staff. 24 May 2024, 8:17 am TOI

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US house speaker says invited Netanyahu to speak before Congress. In an interview with Ynet, Mike Johnson stresses the Democratic Party has failed Israel after October 7 and amid rampant antisemitism on US campuses. Daniel Edelson, New York | published: 05.24.24 | 09:21 YNet

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Video of IDF lookouts being abducted and brutalized by Hamas terrorists to be screened in Times Square. Israel's Consul General in New York has arranged a screening on the Times Square jumbotron of the female IDF lookouts being abducted and bullied by Hamas on October 7; 'The video is meant to shock the consciousness,' he said. Daniel Edelson, New York | published: 05.24.24 | 16:37 YNet

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Melissa Chapman @melissaschapman • Ilhan Omar berates UCLA Chancellor for not ‘preventing’ October 7th video footage being played outside the anti-Israel encampment. Omar branded the video ‘vile and disturbing.’ The video was played to educate students on the Oct 7th atrocities. HOW IS ilhanmn @repilhan STILL IN A GOVERNMENT POSITION (?) May 24, 2024. Threads..

Ari Hoffman @thehoffather: Terrorist supporter Ilhan Omar is upset that the "vile & disgusting" footage of the Hamas massacre was shown in front of the @UCLA Little Gaza encampment but not that the atrocities were committed.

May 24, 2024 on X

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Biden administration provides grant to antisemitic environmental group. The Climate Justice Alliance are no strangers to attacking Israel, alleging 'genocide' against Palestinians, often repeating the antisemitic trope of 'From the River to the Sea', and yet the Biden the EPA, part of the Biden administration, rewarded the group with a $50 million grant. Ilana Curiel | published: 05.24.24 | 20:53 YNet

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Top Un Court Calls For Israel To End Anti-hamas Operations In Rafah. May 24, 2024

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ top court, on May 24 called for Israel to end its operations in Rafah, “which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that may bring about its physical destruction, in whole or in part.” Four intact Hamas battalions remain in Rafah, which is a key hub for smuggling weapons into the coastal enclave. Judge Nawaf Salam, who was elected head of the ICJ on February 6 and has a history of anti-Israel bias, said he was not convinced that Israeli efforts to evacuate Rafah were sufficient to alleviate Palestinian suffering.

Responding to the ICJ decision, Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz said, “We will continue to act according to international law in Rafah and wherever we operate, and make an effort to avoid harming the civilian population. Not because of The Hague tribunal but first of all because of who we are.”

Expert Analysis. “This is another day of shame for the ICJ in its discriminatory treatment of Israel. Let’s not forget that this case was brought by South Africa — a country disgraced by a leadership that actively supports Hamas and that tars Israel with the defamatory accusation of ‘genocide.’ Israel, which has undertaken a major effort to move more than a million civilians out of Rafah to safety in advance of its operation to defeat Hamas in that city, will rightly disdain this ruling.” — Mark Dubowitz, FDD CEO

“The ICJ vindicated Hamas’s strategy of hiding behind civilians in order to put Israel behind bars. This will tarnish the court’s reputation more than Israel’s.” — David May, FDD Research Manager and Senior Research Analyst

South Africa Submitted Multiple Requests to Halt Israeli Anti-Hamas Operations. On December 29, 2023, South Africa submitted an application to the ICJ alleging that Israel is violating the Genocide Convention, which defines genocide as one of several specified acts, including killing members of a group, when such acts are “committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group as such.” Israel has called the accusation — that its response to the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust constitutes genocide — “blood libel.”

Following hearings held between January 11 and January 12, the ICJ issued a provisional order on January 26 that rejected South Africa’s request to order Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza. So far, South Africa has submitted three “urgent request[s] for additional measures.” In response to one of these requests, Israel submitted a lengthy report on April 28 detailing the measures it has implemented to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

South African Case an ‘Inversion of Reality’ South Africa submitted its most recent request on May 10 over Israel’s “assault on Rafah.” South Africa and Israel presented their cases before the court on May 16 and May 17, respectively. Israeli Deputy Attorney General Gilad Noam hotly disputed South Africa’s characterization of its Rafah campaign as an act of “genocide,” asserting that Israel was carrying out “limited and localized operations prefaced with evacuation efforts and support for humanitarian activities.”

Noam called the case an “inversion of reality,” saying that South Africa “makes a mockery of the heinous charge of genocide.” Noam reminded the court, “Rafah also serves as a military stronghold for Hamas, which continues to pose a significant threat to the State of Israel and its citizens.” Noam noted that on May 11, the day after it submitted its most recent urgent request, South African foreign minister Naledi Pandor met with Hamas representatives in South Africa. FDD

ICJ shows ‘predilection’ for Jew-hatred, says ranking Senate Foreign Relations Committee member. “The so-called ‘court’ has this all backwards,” said Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho).

(May 24, 2024 / JNS) The principal judicial arm of the United Nations in The Hague, the International Court of Justice, “has shown its hate, bias and its predilection for antisemitism” in its Friday ruling that Israel must stop its military campaign against the Hamas terror group in Rafah, according to Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho).

“The so-called ‘court’ has this all backwards—those on the court would do well to make a ruling against Hamas demanding that Hamas release the hostages, cease fire, and lay down their weapons and stop this war,” said Risch, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

“In particular, I am disgusted to learn an American judge voted for this ruling,” the senator said. “The ICJ is both morally and structurally bankrupt, and the United States should immediately cut off its funding to this prejudiced organization.”

“The U.N. has chosen to support terrorists who use hostages as weapons rather than support a sovereign nation that seeks to defend its citizens,” he added. “Israel has the right to defend itself and do all it can to eliminate Hamas terrorists who have plainly stated they wish to wipe Israel and the Jewish people off the map.” JNS

Israeli, international figures react to ‘antisemitic’ ICJ ruling. By Rina Bassist, Jerusalem Post Staff. May 24, 2024. Following the ICJ's ruling on Friday, forcing Israel to halt its operations against Hamas in Rafah, many politicians and various experts expressed their opinions on the ICJ and its ruling. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, fellow members of Knesset, and Jewish organizations around the world expressed their shock and disappointment following the ICJ's ruling on Friday, demanding the IDF halt all operations in Rafah.

Israeli reactions. In response to these rulings, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said: "The irrelevant order of the antisemitic court in The Hague should have only one answer: the occupation of Rafah, the increase of military pressure and the complete destruction of Hamas - until the complete victory in the war is achieved."

Strategic affairs Minister, Ron Dermer, said, "That Jews are treated differently is not a new story but a more than 2,000 year old story that is based on ancient hatred. Every year, the Human Rights Council passes more resolutions against Israel than all the other countries in the world combined."

"What the ICJ prosecutor has done will fuel the fires of antisemitism, which is raging across the world, because people will assume the charges carry weight. But the charges are totally false and the prosecutor didn’t even bother to learn the facts," Dermer stated.

Dr. Charles Asher Small, Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), issued the following statement in response to the ICJ ruling: "The ICJ's ruling is a stark reminder of how South Africa, which has become a hub for extremist activities across the African continent, continues to embrace antisemitic ideologies and support state-sponsored terror."

Small continued to say, "Maintaining close ties with and acting on behalf of Iran, Qatar and Hamas, South Africa has become a leading voice for terror. By bringing this case against Israel and in favour of Hamas, South Africa further positions itself as a bad actor on the global stage. The time has come for the international community to recognize and address South Africa's alarming connections with terror-supporting states and entities."

Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Hamas is holding 125 hostages, presumably many in Rafah. The ICJ has just told Israel it’s not allowed to try to save them and must relinquish military leverage. This is not justice. This is a travesty of justice."

International reactions.

Senator Lindsey Graham also responded to the ICJ's ruling in a post on X, stating that "as far as [she is] concerned, the ICJ can go to hell."

Graham further added that "so called international justice organizations" need to be opposed, and that "their anti-Israel bias is overwhelming." She further called the ICJ's ruling "ridiculous," stating that the ruling "will and should be ignored by Israel."

Another politician from the US who responded on X to the ICJ's ruling was House Majority leader Steve Scalise. In his post, Scalise said that Israel's objective is to free the remainig hostages, and "destroy Hamas’ last stronghold. [Israel] must complete this mission."

Scalise further stated, "The ICJ is blinded by anti-Israel bias. Biden must commit to vetoing any UN Security Council resolution that would enforce this outrageous decision."

Britain's National Jewish Assembly condemned the ICJ's decision "vehemently," arguing that the decision was "born out of ignorance and devoid of any practical enforcement mechanism, only serves to embolden terrorist organisations and undermine the principles of international law and justice." “The ICJ’s ruling is not only a grave misstep but a direct affront to justice and morality,” said Gary Mond, Chairman of the NJA. “By undermining Israel’s right to defend its citizens against a genocidal terrorist organisation, the ICJ is not promoting peace but rather denying Israel’s ability to defend its people and territory. This decision must be condemned by all who value truth and justice.”

The NJA further charged that the "ICJ’s ruling exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Gaza" as "[h]alting military operations against Hamas will not lead to peace but will prolong the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians.

"The true path to alleviating the humanitarian disaster in Gaza lies in dismantling Hamas’s infrastructure of terror and allowing genuine humanitarian aid to reach those in need without interference from terrorist activities." JPost

The families of the hostages demand that the government reject outright the decision in The Hague. The families of the 'Forum Tikva' abductees demand that the government and the cabinet reject outright the decision of the International Court of Justice in The Hague to stop the operation in Rafah. [20] Menachem Helfgot • 16 Iyar 5784 • 24.05.24. Now14

Another Anti-Israel Ruling in The Hague The International Court of Justice is detached from reality on Rafah. By The Editorial Board. May 24, 2024 6:19 pm ET.

Is the International Court of Justice paying attention? On Friday the ICJ ruled that Israel “must immediately halt its military offensive,” and other actions in Rafah, “which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part.” Such was the dire prediction of Israel’s enemies before the Rafah operation began, but it isn’t reflected on the ground.

The only group Israel aims to destroy in Rafah is Hamas. Since the invasion of the city began nearly three weeks ago, Israel has expertly evacuated about a million Gazans. Because Hamas isn’t party to the ICJ trial, the ruling demands nothing of it, while seeming to tell Israel unilaterally to stop fighting in the terrorists’ last stronghold.

What about the Israelis held hostage in Rafah? The ICJ knows that Hamas refuses to release them, which the ruling calls “deeply troubling.” Well, thanks, but the judges effectively ask Israel to abandon the hostages.

Like most rulings from The Hague, this one will be ignored. Israel rightly says it is already in compliance with the court’s wishes—its Rafah offensive isn’t genocidal, so it need not be halted. No state in Israel’s place could do otherwise. WSJ

David Peter @ptr_dvd: With the reading of the orders, it should be mentioned again that the president of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Nawaf Salam, is Lebanese and was even previously Lebanon's ambassador to the United Nations. In other words, the President of the High Court is a representative of a country that daily carries out military attacks from its soil against the State of Israel. A joke at the expense of the Jews. May 24, 2024. on X

Ivgeni Zarubinski @ivgiz: The president of the court in The Hague, Nawaf Salam from Lebanon, a country that fires at us non-stop just because it feels like it, announced that "Israel must stop the operation in Rafah immediately and that allegations of genocide must be investigated." You can't make this shi-t up. May 24, 2024. on X

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Four ICJ judges argue court order does not require IDF to stop all Rafah operations. Israel’s Barak says ‘the measure is a qualified one’ and Uganda’s Sebutinde warns directive should not be misunderstood, but South Africa’s Tladi says it explicitly requires a halt. By Yuval Yoaz. 25 May, 2024. TOI

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IDF Assassinates Hezbollah’s Chief Drone Maker, Hits Drone Production Facilities Deep Inside Lebanon. By David Israel - 16 Iyyar 5784 – May 24, 2024 . [21] Hezbollah drone engineer Muhammad Ali Nasser Faran is no more... JewishPress

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IDF kills deputy commander of Hamas's National Security in the Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/24/2024.

Tziad al-Din al-Sharfa, the deputy commander of National Security in the Gaza Strip was killed when Air Force fighter jets attacked on Thursday in the center of the Gaza Strip. JPost

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NY Israeli Consulate screens October 7 hostage video on large screen in Times Square. By Walla! 05/24/2024 10:02 PM JPost

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Swastikas found carved into toilet doors at Oxford college: Principal slams 'deeply shocking' anti-Semitic graffiti found amid pro-Palestinian protests at university. By Josh White 09:28 24 May 2024, updated 11:39 24 May 2024

Nazi symbols found in two cubicles leaving Jewish students 'deeply upset.' News came as pro-Palestine students arrested trying to occupy university office 'Deeply shocking' swastika graffiti has been found inside an Oxford college, its Principal has said, as pro-Gaza protesters at the elite university clashed with police.

Sir Malcolm Evans, who leads Regent’s Park College, told students 'appropriate action will be taken should we become aware of the identity of those responsible'.

It is understood the Nazi symbols were found on the walls of two toilet cubicles next to the college's Hall - its dining room - leaving Jewish students 'deeply upset'.

His message came on Thursday, as Oxford students tried and failed to occupy a building in their latest demonstration against Israel's war in Gaza, leading to 16 being arrested.

Oxford Action for Palestine, which is attempting to mimic the radical pro-Palestine protests seen on US campuses, said the university had 'enabled an unprecedented level of violence against students' following the clash.

(Police arrested Oxford students trying to occupy a university building yesterday. Protesters outside waving Palestinian flags during an attempted occupation of a building). [...] The violence comes weeks after anti-Israel students set up a 'liberated zone' encampment on a public green in front of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, where those wishing to enter are made to sign an online pledge opposing the 'Zionist entity'.

In his message to students about the incident in Regent's Park College, Sir Malcolm wrote: 'Early this week anti-Semitic graffiti in the form of a number of swastikas was found within the College. This is deeply shocking and is a matter that the College, and I personally, take extremely seriously. Such behaviour has no place here and cannot be considered acceptable under any circumstances.'

He went on to claim: 'We do not know who did this or why it was done; but be assured that appropriate action will be taken should we become aware of the identity of those responsible – as it would in respect of any such display of hatred or hostility towards members of our College, or others.' [...]

But the Union of Jewish Students and the Oxford Jewish Society said the incident might be linked to student union motions in the college about the conflict in the Middle East, a suspicion also held by senior figures in the college who said it was 'hard not to connect' them together.

'We are angered and deeply upset to hear of antisemitic graffiti at Regents Park College, reported by students to be Nazi Swastikas', the Union of Jewish Students and the Oxford Jewish Society said.

'Since October 7th, we have seen an overwhelming surge in antisemitism on campus, and this has only increased in recent weeks. Shamefully, our experiences have been denied and invalidated by JCR and MCR motions accusing us of “weaponising antisemitism”. Accusing minority groups of weaponizing their experiences is a stain on our campus community. Jewish students must not be left alone in the fight against antisemitism.

'We call on the university to show zero tolerance to the antisemitic and hostile atmosphere which has been allowed to flourish at Oxford University.'

Students have been camping out since the start of the month in support of Palestine Oxford Action for Palestine has previously spoken out against the 'university's lack of engagement' with their demands, which include Oxford divesting and boycotting Israel and ending its 'complicity in scholasticide'.

On Saturday, the group staged a 'Gaza die-in' protest outside the Sheldonian Theatre and Bodleian Library while graduations were taking place.

Furious members of the group posted a video on social media on Saturday, accusing a security guard of 'slamming the door on the heads of students protesting ..'.

In fact, the video showed the member of staff weakly prodding them with his foot as he tries to access a door that they are obstructing.

University chiefs were summoned to Downing Street earlier this month to discuss the 'unacceptable' rise of anti-Semitism at universities and the need for campuses to be 'safe' for Jewish students.

A spokesman for Regent's Park College said: 'The College has made it clear that it takes this incident extremely seriously and that it is completely unacceptable. It is a distortion of our statement to suggest otherwise.

'We encourage those who can assist us in identifying those responsible to do so, and it would be irresponsible of us to set out in public investigatory steps being taken. We are actively supporting our students, and will continue to do all we can, including engagement with the statutory authorities, to ensure that all our students feel safe within our College community.' DailyMail

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New York: Video showing kidnapping of IDF lookouts screened at Times Square. The three-minute video shows lookouts Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniela Gilboa, and Naama Levy before Hamas. kidnapped them to Gaza on October 7. Israel National News, May 24, 2024. INN

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Egypt, US agree on 200 trucks with aid to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom daily. U.S. President Biden speaks with Egyptian President to ensure aid flow continues as humanitarian aid piles up on Egyptian side of border since IDF takes control of Rafah crossing. ...Egypt had rejected an Israeli proposal for the two countries to coordinate to re-open the Rafah crossing between Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip, and to manage its future operation, two Egyptian security sources said. Shin Bet officials presented the plan on a visit to Cairo on Wednesday, amid rising tension between the two countries following Israel's military advance last week into Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by war have been sheltering. The Israeli proposal included a mechanism for how to manage the crossing after an Israeli withdrawal, the security sources said. Egypt insists the crossing should be managed only by Palestinian authorities, they added... Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 05.25.24 YNet

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Hezbollah operatives attacked by Drone in Homs, man dies in Damascus explosion, attributed to Israel. Syrian media do not assign blame or identify the victim but the UK-based Observatory for Human Rights say he was affiliated with Iran and had died in a targeted killing, alleging Israel was responsible.

Lior Ben Ari | 05.25.24. YNet

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New details on recovery of three hostages' bodies. IDF releases new details on the complex operation to rescue the bodies of hostages Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum and Orion Hernandez from the Gaza Strip.

Israel National News May 25, 2024, 8:25 PM ...the three hostages were murdered during the October 7th Massacre and abducted from the Mefalsim intersection into the Gaza Strip by Hamas terrorists... INN

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IAF eliminates sniper cell that fired at troops. Israel National News May 25, 2024, 8:37 PM INN

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Hamas ramps up its psychological terrorism Hamas' military arm, the Al-Qassam Brigades, publishes a video clip sending a message to Israelis and blaming PM Netanyahu and the IDF for hostages' deaths. Dalit Halevi, May 25, 2024, 9:09 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Germany arrests Hamas operatives who planned attack on Israeli embassy and US base. According to a German investigation into members of Hamas' terror cell, who were arrested in December, they planned attacks against the Israeli embassy in Berlin and an American base in western Germany. Itamar Eichner | 05.25.24 | 21:35 YNet

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Germany and Portugal: Now is not the time to recognize a Palestinian state. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro say the time is not ripe to recognize a Palestinian state, after three other European countries did so. Elad Benari, Canada, May 25, 2024, 2:22 AM (GMT+3) INN

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IDF presses ahead with Rafah offensive after World Court’s ambiguous halt order. By Emanuel Fabian, TOI Staff and Reuters. 25 May 2024, 11:06 pm. TOI

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Speakers Laud October 7, Armed Resistance, Sperm Smuggling at Detroit People’s Conference for Palestine. May 25, 2024. In a panel titled “Palestinian Resistance and the Path to Liberation” held at the People’s Conference for Palestine in Detroit, speakers glorified armed resistance against Israel, the October 7 attacks, smuggling sperm from security prisoners in Israeli jails, and the forced evacuation of Israelis from Northern Israel. Sarah Abdelshamy, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement in Montreal was the moderator of the session. Abdelshamy described the scenes of October 7 as “scenes of our heroic people breaking down the siege that has suffocated the Gaza Strip.” She said that the struggle for Palestinian liberation from the River to the Sea is one that involves the “entire Palestinian society.” Abdaljawad Omar, a Palestinian writer and professor of philosophy and culture at Birzeit University said that without the events of October 7, current “political possibilities” like the student movement, the recognition of a Palestinian state and the legal proceedings of the international Criminal Court (ICC) and international Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague would not exist. Ashraf Taher, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement from Britain explained that the Palestinian masses and resistance are “one and the same.” He added: “Liberation only comes from armed struggle.” Tara Alami, a Montreal-based Palestinian writer and activist, lauded Palestinian security prisoners smuggling sperm out of Israeli jails, as in the example of terrorist Walid Daqqa, whose wife was the keynote speaker at the conference. The audience applauded as she discussed the Iranian drone attack against Israel on April 14, the escape of six Palestinian terrorists from Megiddo Prison in 2021, and the forced evacuation of 250,000 (sic) Israeli civilians from northern Israel. Another speaker on the panel was Raja Abdelhaq, the co-founder of the Quds News Network. Abdelhaq has been a featured speaker at MAS Youth Center in Brooklyn and MAS Staten Island Islamic Center. The panel on resistance was streamed live on BreakThrough News on YouTube on May 25, 2024. It is worth noting that the keynote speaker at the conference was Sana’ Daqqa, widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, who died from terminal illness while serving out a life sentence in an Israeli jail. Daqqa was part of a cell of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) comprised of Arab Israelis who kidnapped IDF soldier Moshe Tamam in 1984, gouged his eyes out, and castrated him before shooting him dead. Other speakers at the conference were U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, mayor of Dearborn Abdullah Hamoud, and PFLP member Wisam Rafidee. Memri

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Volley of shots fired at Jewish girls’ school in Toronto; no injuries. Two suspects open fire on Bais Chaya Mushka complex in early hours of morning; political leaders condemn incident as antisemitic; Jewish community laments rising hatred. By AFP and TOI Staff. 26 May 2024, 8:14 am ...The shooting comes amid the war in Gaza sparked by Hamas’s massive October 7 terror attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians. The thousands of terrorists who burst into Israel from the Gaza Strip also abducted 242 people of all ages as hostages to the Palestinian coastal enclave.

Israel responded with a military offensive to destroy Hamas, topple its Gaza regime, and free the hostages of whom 121 are still in captivity, some believed no longer alive.

The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says more than 35,000 people in the Strip have been killed or are presumed dead in the fighting so far, though only some 24,000 fatalities have been identified at hospitals. The tolls, which cannot be verified, include some 15,000 terror operatives Israel says it has killed in battle. Israel also says it killed some 1,000 terrorists inside Israel on October 7.

In November, a Jewish school in Montreal was hit by gunfire twice in one week. There were no injuries.

Earlier this month, B’nai Brith Canada released a report showing there were 5,791 documented acts of violence, harassment, and vandalism targeting Jews in 2023, more than twice the total in 2022.

Canada’s special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combating antisemitism, Deborah Lyons, told The Times of Israel in a recent interview that “It’s clear from the data we’re seeing, particularly coming from police units across Canada, that there’s a huge increase in antisemitism in terms of hate crimes happening.” TOI

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Executive Director Of ‘American Muslims For Palestine’ Osama Abuirshaid At George Washington University Encampment: We Will Take Back America, Just Like We Will Take Back Palestine; You Will Be The Past, We Will Be The Future. April 25, 2024:

Executive Director of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) Osama Abuirshaid said at an April 25, 2024 speech at the George Washington University encampment that protesters will change America forever. He said that Zionism will be a dark moment in history, and the generation of the participants in the encampment will bring this “disgrace to an end.” He concluded his speech, saying: “We will take back America […] You will be the past, we are the future. Assalam Alaykum.” Memri

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IDF strikes launchers used to fire rockets at central Israel. Israel National News May 26, 2024, 8:32 PM INN

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After his body was recovered: Thousands attend funeral for hostage. Israel National News May 26, 2024, 6:50 PM INN

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IDF denies Hamas claim to have captured soldiers in new Gaza incident. By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies. 26 May, 2024 TOI

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IDF says soldier succumbed to injuries days after deadly northern Gaza clash. Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach, 20, soldier in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Kfir Brigade, from Jerusalem, critically wounded in battle in Beit Hanoun last week. Yoav Zitun | 05.26.24: 17:51 YNet

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Rafah rocket volley targets Tel Aviv area, in first such attack in 4 months. By Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff. One person lightly hurt when shrapnel hits a house in Herzliya; Hamas takes responsibility for attack, which IDF predicted would be likely as troops push into southern Gaza city. 26 May, 2024. TOI

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President of UN's top court has long history of anti-Israel bias: 'Conflict of interest.' Nawaf Salam reportedly tweeted a meme reading 'Unhappy birthday to you: 48 years of occupation' about Israel in 2015. By Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News. Published May 26, 2024 9:19am EDT. JERUSALEM – The controversial International Court of Justice (ICJ) is not only facing severe criticism for its Friday order declaring that Israel should stop its military offensive in Rafah to root out Hamas, but also for the well-documented anti-Israel bias of the U.N. court's presiding judge.

"Put simply, the U.N.'s highest legal body is a political tool of global antisemitism. The presiding judge in this case was ICJ [International Court of Justice] President Nawaf Salam. He is from Lebanon, a country that does not recognize Israel’s right to exist. And in his spare time, he has tweeted such things as a meme that reads ‘unhappy birthday to you: 48 years of occupation.’ He is a politician – a rabid anti-Israel politician – dressed up by the U.N. as a judge," Anne Bayefsky, the director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, told Fox News Digital

Bayefsky, a legal expert on the U.N. who oversees Human Rights Voices, said, "And from where did his kangaroo Court get its ‘facts’ in this case? Well, the United Nations, of course. An institution whose highest bodies – the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council – have never even condemned Hamas terrorists and their October 7 atrocities."

Orde Kittrie, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, argued in a February Wall Street Journal opinion article that Judge Salam's political activism in Lebanon contributed to his bias against Israel and violates the ICJ’s rules. He wrote that the ICJ’s conflict-of-interest rules declare that no judge "may exercise any political or administrative function, or engage in any other occupation of a professional nature."

Kittrie, a law professor at Arizona State University, also noted that the ICJ charter states that no jurist "may participate in the decision of any case in which he has previously taken part" as "advocate" or in "any other capacity."

Salam reportedly ran for prime minister of Lebanon in the last two elections and, as Kittrie wrote, was Lebanon’s U.N. ambassador from 2007 to 2017. Salam was routinely "denouncing and casting votes against Israel’s military conduct and presence in the disputed territories," wrote the legal expert.

According to an article in the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) Salam wrote on social media in 2015, "When we criticize and condemn Israel it is never because of the Jewish character of the majority of its population," and in another post said, "Portraying the critics of Israel’s policies as antisemites is an attempt to intimidate and discredit them, which we reject."

Later that same year, JNS quoted him as tweeting "…#Palestine's full membership in #UN & ending #Israel's occupation remain long overdue."

Lebanon experts argue that the Mideast country has been in de-facto control of the U.S.-designated terrorist organization, Hezbollah, for over a decade and has played a role in joining Hamas’ war by firing multiple missiles into Israel. The Iranian regime-backed Hezbollah, like Hamas, seeks the destruction of the Jewish state.

Fox News Digital approached the ICJ for a comment but did not immediately receive a response.

The ICJ’s order lacks enforcement and the Israeli government said it will plow forward with its military campaign to eliminate four Hamas battalions in Rafah.

Israeli government spokesperson Avi Hyman said on Friday of the ICJ order: "No power on earth will stop Israel from protecting its citizens and going after Hamas in Gaza." He added, "We will destroy Hamas, we will return peace and security to the people of Israel and to the people of Gaza. We cannot go on with a genocidal terrorist regime on our southern border."

Some of the IJC judges and outside legal experts have rejected the majority decision. Four of the 15 ICJ justices said the clause that Salam cited in his oral presentation does not mandate that Israel swiftly pull the plug on its military campaign in Rafah. According to this interpretation, the Jewish state is only required to stop its military operations if it "could bring about physical destruction in whole or in part."

ICJ Vice President Julia Sebutinde, from Uganda, who voted against all decisions opposed to Israel, wrote, "This measure does not entirely prohibit the Israeli military from operating in Rafah. Instead, it only operates to partially restrict Israel’s offensive in Rafah to the extent it implicates rights under the Genocide Convention."

Sebutinde added, "… this directive may be misunderstood as mandating a unilateral ceasefire in Rafah and amounts to micromanaging the hostilities in Gaza by restricting Israel’s ability to pursue its legitimate military objectives, while leaving its enemies, including Hamas, free to attack without Israel being able to respond."

The Ugandan jurist also voted against all restrictions that the ICJ ordered against Israel in the court’s January ruling that Jerusalem take steps to prevent acts of genocide as it fights Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Aharon Barak, former Israeli Supreme Court president who has a post as an ad-hoc judge on the ICJ bench, said in his dissenting opinion that the majority view "requires Israel to halt its military offensive in the Rafah Governorate only in so far as is necessary to comply with Israel’s obligations under the Genocide Convention."

He added, "Israel is not prevented from carrying out its military operation in the Rafah Governorate as long as it fulfills its obligations under the Genocide Convention." Barak noted "the measure is a qualified one, which preserves Israel’s right to prevent and repel threats and attacks by Hamas, defend itself and its citizens, and free the hostages." FoxNews

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Spain condemns "Hamas thanks Spain" video. Yet Hamas literally thanked Spain. May 27, 2024. ...Hamas really did thank Spain, along with Ireland and Norway.  The Hamas "Government Media Office" wrote: We welcome the decision of Spain... EoZ

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New report details South Africa’s links to Islamic terror. “South Africa has become a leading voice for terror," says the director of the Institute for the study of Global Antisemitism and Policy. Amelie Botbol. Vusimuzi Madonsela argues on behalf of South Africa and against Israel at the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial arm of the United Nations, in The Hague on May 16, 2024. Credit: ICJ.Vusimuzi Madonsela argues on behalf of South Africa and against Israel at the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial arm of the United Nations, in The Hague on May 16, 2024. Credit: ICJ.

(May 26, 2024 / JNS) Pretoria serves as a “crucial base of operations” for Islamic terror groups, according to a soon-to-be released report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy.

The report’s publication comes in the wake of the International Court of Justice’s latest ruling against Israel’s military offensive in Rafah, in a case brought before the court by South Africa. JNS

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Backlash against campus extremists brings Christians and Jews together. “We have a problem with the younger generation. We haven’t passed along the connection we have with Israel,” leading U.S. evangelical broadcaster says. Etgar Lefkovits. (May 26, 2024 / JNS) The actions of an extremist minority on college campuses across the United States have created a backlash that is bringing Christians and Jews together against the woke-driven anti-Israel ideology permeating the mainstream media, the head of a prominent group of American Christian media broadcasters said this weekend.

Troy A. Miller, president and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), spoke during a visit to Israel following months of anti-Israel protests at American universities that have shaken the American Jewish community in ways not seen since World War II. JNS

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US Army vessels break loose from Gaza pier, end up in Ashdod. The Israeli Navy is helping to retrieve the ships beached near the coastal city. (May 26, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Hostage talks to resume in Cairo “We must resume negotiations to secure the return of all the hostages—the living for rehabilitation and the murdered for burial.” Amelie Botbol. (May 26, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Israeli wounded in heavy rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona In addition, Hezbollah anti-tank missiles struck inside several communities along Israel's northern border. ([22] A fire caused by missiles fired from Lebanon outside Kibbutz Malkia on the northern border, May 26, 2024. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90). ...Multiple rocket barrages were launched from Southern Lebanon on Sunday night towards Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am, Kfar Giladi and Tel Hai, with local media reporting at least 60 launches towards the Galilee. JNS

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Strike in Rafah: Two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated. IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist Yassin Rabia, the Commander of Hamas’ leadership in Judea and Samaria, as well as Khaled Nagar, a senior official in Hamas’ Judea and Samaria wing. Israel National News, May 27, 2024, 12:59 AM (GMT+3) INN

A major attack in Rafah: the head of the West Bank headquarters and another Hamas official were killed. May 27, 2024. [23] Mako

Israeli airstrike kills two senior Hamas terrorists in Rafah. Yassin Rabia and Khaled Nagar were responsible for the group's activities in Judea and Samaria • The IDF is investigating reports that dozens of civilians were killed and wounded. Joshua Marks. (May 27, 2024 / JNS). JNS

Israel: Civilians killed by fire that broke out after Rafah strike. The IDF's military advocate general ordered a probe led by the independent General Staff's investigation mechanism.

(May 27, 2024 / JNS). Noncombatants were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah on Sunday night due to a fire that broke out after the attack, an Israeli government spokesperson said on Monday. JNS

Caroline Glick @CarolineGlick: This is a perfect example of Hamas's propaganda machine in action. The Palestinians shot rockets at Tel Aviv from launchers between tents. Israel bombed the launchers. The missiles blew up in secondary explosions and killed the people on the ground. So Hamas shoots missiles at… May 27, 2024 on X

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Egyptian soldier killed after IDF troops targeted at Gaza border. The exchange of fire took place near the Rafah Crossing to Sinai. (May 27, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Israel discussing Rafah crossing with the US and Egypt. Israel is discussing the issue of operating the border crossing, which will probably be operated by Palestinian Arabs in the first stage. Israel National News, May 27, 2024, 2:09 AM INN

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After recognizing 'Palestine': Norway hands diplomatic papers to PA cabinet leader. Elad Benari May 27, 2024, 3:42 AM INN

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London: Search underway for soccer fan wearing 'Hamas 7' shirt. Israel National News May 27, 2024, 5:43 AM INN

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It's about Islamic Bigotry stupid. OIC/ICC/ICJ same "difference" by now.

What is the difference between the Islamic countries block [lobby] OIC control in the UN and: ICJ --especially under racist Arab Nawaf Salam-- and ICC--especially under Islamic Karim Khan? - the latter is also a hypocrite, given his defense for Charles Taylor, Liberian war criminal.

Just like twisted misrepresented "report" by Omar Shakir apartheid slur (2021), using HRW for his long time bigoted activities long before joining the organization. At least since 2010. _

Related: President of UN's top court has long history of anti-Israel bias: 'Conflict of interest.'. Nawaf Salam reportedly tweeted a meme reading 'Unhappy birthday to you: 48 years of occupation' about Israel in 2015 By Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News. Published May 26, 2024 9:19am EDT Nawaf Salam, the Lebanese president of the International Court of Justice, faces fresh scrutiny over past anti-Israel comments made while ... [24]

In 2013 Academic Essay, International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan Says The ICC Is Incapable Of Delivering Justice; In 2007, Khan Was Defense Counsel For Liberian President Charles Taylor In UN-Backed War Crimes Trial; During The Trial, Taylor Denied Claims That He Had Ordered His Men To Eat Human Flesh. May 23, 2024 | By Yigal Carmon. [25] at EoZ

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IDF tests new means of identification to avoid friendly fire - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/27/2024 09:05 AM JPost

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Who are the Hamas heavyweights eliminated in the Israeli strike on Rafah? IDF eliminates Khaled Nagar and Yassin Rabia, senior officials in Hamas' West Bank command responsible for murder of Israelis between 2001 and 2003, including late husband of MK Limor Son Har-Melech; both freed in Shalit deal. Ynet | published:05.27.24 |09:42 YNet

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Spain to ask EU partners to back ICJ over Israel. Reuters. 05/27/2024 10:09 AM JPost

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Photos: Nikki Haley visits kibbutz devastated by October 7 massacre. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley visits Kibbutz Nir Oz, a community near the Gaza border which was devastated in the October 7 massacre. Israel National News, May 27, 2024, 11:42 AM (GMT+3) INN)

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Security forces arrest six terror suspects in West Bank operation. Security forces arrested six terror suspects in a West Bank operation, two of whom are affiliated with Hamas, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reported Monday. Yoav Zitun| 05.27.24 | 13:59 YNet

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Palestinians cross border fence in Tulkarm area, caught by IDF - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/27/2024 02:23 PM JPost

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South African election could spell the end of ANC dominance. May 27, 2024. CNBC Africa. cnbc

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Hezbollah rockets target Galilee causing damage, fires. IDF says struck launcher after barrage of 25 rockets target Kiryat Shmona following another barrage of 30 rockets targeting the area of Safed; IDF reportedly kills Islamic Jihad operative on Lebanon-Syria border. Yair Kraus | published: 05.27.24 | 21:50 YNet

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Iranian enrichment continues, dialog stalled, IAEA reports show. By Reuters. 05/27/2024 06:39 PM JPost

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IDF intercepts two UAV near Eilat before they cross Israel's borders. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/27/2024 11:40 PM JPost

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Dr. Ofer Chen. 05.27.24. The affinity to the Nazi legacy in the Palestinian national movement. Hitler hosting the Grand Mufti Haj Amin al-Husseini in Germany in 1941 (Photo: Heinrich Hoffmann Collection/Wikipedia) Heinrich Hoffmann Collection/Wikipedia Hitler hosts the Grand Mufti Haj Amin al-Husseini in Germany in 1941 It is now clear and known that the struggle between Israel and the Palestinians is not limited to the military level and is a multi-arena struggle: diplomatic, legal, and of course explanatory-propaganda.

However, another arena, which to a large extent overshadows everything else and in which Israel is also in a distinct inferior position, is the historical-ideological arena. The Palestinian struggle in this arena is not limited to Israel or the "occupation" but is directed towards Judaism itself, and it is no coincidence that the manifestations of anti-Semitism in the world are constantly on the rise... Zman

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Israel says Rafah fire likely caused by shrapnel hitting fuel tank, report. Israeli officials told the U.S. that they believe shrapnel or something else from the deadly strike on Rafah on Sunday, likely ignited a fuel tank 100 meters away, causing a massive fire that engulfed a tent, American officials told ABC news on Monday. Ynet | 05.28.24 | 00:10. YNet

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Fatah to Hamas and Islamic Jihad: Join the PLO. Dalit Halevi, May 28, 2024, 4:06 AM INN

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IDF Chief of Staff: '80% of military objectives achieved, the rest will take time.' Israel National News, May 28, 2024, 1:09 AM INN

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University of Toronto seeks injunction against anti-Israel protest. University of Toronto turns to the courts in an effort to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters from its downtown campus. Elad Benari, May 28, 2024, 5:46 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Trump says he’ll deport anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian student protesters if elected — report 28 May, 2024, 8:38 am Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says that if elected in November he will deport anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protesters, according to a report in The Washington Post.

“One thing I do is, any student that protests, I throw them out of the country. You know, there are a lot of foreign students. As soon as they hear that, they’re going to behave,” Trump is quoted as saying at a May 14 donor event.

Referring to anti-Israel protests amid the ongoing war in Gaza that swept US college campuses in the last seven months, the former US president vowed to defeat the “radical revolution,” according to the report.

Trump also praised the New York Police Department for clearing up protest encampments and a building occupation at Columbia University and encouraged other cities to do the same, the report adds.

Commenting on the war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas’s October 7 attack in southern Israeli communities, Trump reportedly expressed support for Israel’s right to continue “its war on terror.”.. TOI

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Iran's parliament re-elects ex-Guards commander Qalibaf as speaker ahead of presidential vote. By Reuters. 05/28/2024 11:26 AM JPost

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Three More Nations Roll Out the Red Carpet to Hamas | Opinion. Published May 28, 2024 at 10:32 AM EDT By Aviva Klompas, co-founder of Boundless

Welcome to the State of Denial. You've arrived in an alternative reality where terrorists have become heroes valiantly battling oppressors, genocidal slogans are triumphant calls for freedom, and the natural response to a terror group that slaughtered 1,200 people and took another 250 hostages is to offer them a state.

Earlier this month, a majority of U.N. members passed a resolution granting new "rights and privileges" to Palestine. That more than 100 hostages are still languishing in Hamas's torture tunnels didn't deter those states that voted in favor.

The upgraded Palestinian status sent a clear message that there is no need for Hamas to negotiate the release of the hostages—they can advance statehood while still holding onto the men, women, and children they abducted on Oct. 7.

(Close Friends. Norway, South Africa, Palestine, Ireland, and Spain, are raised at an entrance of Ramallah in the West Bank on May 28. ZAIN JAAFAR/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

Spain, Norway, and Ireland then went one step further and announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state. That decision came even though two of those nations had seen their citizens murdered or kidnapped by Hamas.

Spanish-born Iván Illarramendi and his wife were murdered in their Kibbutz Kissufim home. It took weeks for a forensic team to sift through the ashes to discover their remains and conclude they'd been killed.

In the State of Denial—a state that increasing numbers of European leaders call home—every atrocity, murder, torture, rape, and abduction can be placed in "context" as "resistance" against an "oppressor" in the name of "justice." That these atrocities could have horrifying downstream implications when they are perpetrated in Western nations is a problem for another day.

In the State of Denial, you don't trouble yourself with pesky questions like who would lead a newly founded State of Palestine?

There are currently two contenders. There's Hamas, an internationally designated terror organization that throws political opponents off roofs, hides military compounds under UN facilities, and has a Charter that pledges to destroy Israel and hunt down every Jew.

Or there's the Palestinian Authority, which a staggering 87 percent of Palestinians believe is corrupt and which hasn't held an election in the West Bank in nearly 20 years. If they were to hold an election, Hamas would probably win, as evidenced by the fact that West Bank Palestinians overwhelmingly supported the Oct. 7 attacks.

Neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority have permitted the Palestinian people free speech, a free press, or individual liberties. When people in the State of Denial march through the streets screaming "Free Palestine," it seems they will settle for a Palestine free of Jews.

The European nations rallying to proclaim a State of Palestine don't worry themselves about the peaceful character, stability, viability, or democratic aspirations of a new state.

Nor do they seem bothered that the number one export of that new state would be terrorism. For Palestinian leaders, it's proven to be a lucrative venture. They frequently claim to be running out of money and can't afford to maintain essential government services, but they keep expanding the "Pay to Slay" program that financially rewards terrorists and their families.

In the State of Denial, one needn't be concerned that a future State of Palestine would become yet another forward-operating base for Iran.

The Iranian regime has already destabilized Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen. But that didn't stop the UN from lowering its flag and observing a minute of silence following the passing of its President Ebrahim Raisi, who earned the moniker "Butcher of Tehran" for overseeing mass executions of political prisoners and then went on to crush the "women, life, freedom" protests.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei proclaims that "death to America" is not just a slogan, it's a policy, but so what? "Live dangerously!" is the official motto of the State of Denial!

One doesn't sweat the small stuff in the State of Denial. You go with the flow, even if that means regurgitating Gaza casualty figures produced by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. Even when they turn out to be wrong and are revised to show 40 percent to 50 percent fewer deaths among women and children, never recant. Double down!

The UN blamed the bad numbers on the "fog of the war." Who would have suspected that mass murderers, mass abductors, mass torturers, and mass rapists would provide unreliable data?

But that's just life in the State of Denial, where terror is excused, hostages are abandoned, and inconvenient truths are dismissed. What could possibly go wrong? Newsweek

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At N12 Channel, May 28, 2024.

Expert: Just a reminder, the city of Metula is no army base. Metula is destroyed. From experience in the 2006 war, the only pressure tjat works on Hezbollah is when infrastructure of its Shiite comminity is hurt. IDF needs -- not just precised targeting of Hezbollah terrorists, but -- to begin hitting bridges etc. at EoZ

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IDF deploys extra brigade to Rafah as troops find tunnels, weapons, gunmen. By Elana Kirsh. 28 May, 2024. Witnesses report seeing tanks rolling into central Rafah * Hebrew University students protest for, against Israel at opposing rallies * Palestinians: 3 arrested in West Bank raid. TOI

IDF, security forces arrest wanted individuals overnight in West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/28/2024 01:45 PM JPost

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Spain, Norway, Ireland formally recognize Palestinian state; rift with Israel widens. By AP and TOI Staff. 28 May, 2024. Israel slams Madrid, accuses it of ‘being complicit in inciting genocide against Jews and war crimes’; Spanish PM recognizes state in a linked West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. TOI

Palestinians report IDF tanks enter central Rafah. In first time since October 7, accounts say several tanks seen stationed close to central mosque inside the border city despite ICJ's orders to halt offensive; UN Security Council to convene on Rafah strike. Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 05.28.24: 13:10 YNet

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Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognize Palestinian state Denmark's parliament on Tuesday voted down a bill to recognize a Palestinian state, after the Danish foreign minister previously said the necessary preconditions for an independent country were lacking. Ireland, Spain and Norway on Tuesday formally recognized a Palestinian state, after their announcement last week that they would do so angered Israel which called the move a "reward for terrorism" and recalled its ambassadors. (Reuters). 05.28.24 | 15:45. YNet

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Rafah or Rafael Nadal? Ben Stiller's viral social media post. Jewish-American actor posts Rafael Nadal's nickname following match, causing pro-Palestinians to praise him for 'standing up for human rights' only to later realize their error. Inbal Hananel | 05.28 24: 15:05 YNet

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At Hebrew University: 'With spirit and blood we will redeem Al-Aqsa.' Students chanted anti-Israel slogans and waved PLO flags at a demonstration at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Israel National News, May 28, 2024, 2:33 PM (GMT+3). [26] INN

Dozens of Hebrew University students protest for and against Israel at opposing demonstrations. 28 May, 2024, 3:14 pm TOI

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IDF suspects Hamas artillery caused deadly fire in Rafah, investigation ongoing. The military clarified that the strike occurred outside the designated “humanitarian zone” in the al-Mawasi region, which is over a kilometer away from the targeted compound.

i24NEWS. May 28, 2024 at 05:14 PM

The Israeli military suspects that munitions or some other combustible substance caused a secondary explosion and subsequent fire at a complex housing displaced Gazans in Rafah, following an airstrike aimed at two top Hamas terrorists.

The incident resulted in the deaths of Palestinian civilians, and the investigation is ongoing. i24

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The IDF in a preliminary investigation: Hamas ammunition caused the deaths of civilians in Rafah. The army began to investigate the circumstances of the death of about 45 Palestinians in northwest Rafah. Hamas blamed the IDF, but the initial investigation states that the IDF did not attack there at all. Shlomi Diaz. 20 Iyar 5784..28.05.24 | 18:43 .. In the recording published by the IDF, one of the speakers is heard saying that "They say that they (Hamas operatives who were eliminated) sat in a meeting, and that there is (a facility) and in addition, there was ammunition that started to explode. Bags of money were scattered in the air." The interlocutor is heard asking if "this (the ammunition that exploded) is really ours?", and the first speaker replies that "Yes, it is an ammunition depot. The bombardment of the Jews was not strong, it was a small missile - because it did not create a large hole, and then large sub-explosions began." Hidabrut

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French parliament suspends session after MP waves Palestinian flag. By Reuters. 28 May, 2024, 6:02 pm. TOI

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A photo -- targeting non-Zionist Haredi Jews who even refuse to serve in the IDF -- published by genocidal Hamas calling for revenge for Rafah. They're hunting Jews and they're not shy about expressing it. _

The Mossad: Satirical, Yet Awesome @TheMossadIL: A photo published by Hamas calling for revenge for Rafah. They're hunting Jews and they're not shy about expressing it.

The thing is... We won't let them. Ever. [27] May 28, 2024 on X at EoZ

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The destruction on the northern border: hundreds of buildings destroyed in 86 settlements. After 8 months of war, the Ministry of Defense mapped 930 cases of damage to buildings in the Upper and Western Galilee • Defense officials estimate that in the communities that suffered the heaviest damage, residents will be able to return to their homes only about a year after the fighting ends • Most of the damage was caused to private homes, and about a quarter of the damage was caused by IDF forces... Tomer Almagor | Data N12 | Published 07:54 28.05.24. Mako

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US foreign policy expert: 'Most important thing' Israel did was defy US pressure on Rafah. Israel National News May 29, 2024, 10:26 AM INN

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National Security Council chief: Expect another seven months of fighting. Claims that PM Netanyahu is preventing a prisoner swap deal are 'political manipulations,' National Security Council chief Tzachi Hanegbi says. Israel National News, May 29, 2024, 6:07 PM (GMT+3) .. "The war will be long," Hanegbi told Kan Reshet Bet. "This year as well, we are expecting another seven months of fighting." According to Hanegbi, the IDF now controls about 75% of the Philadelphi Corridor. INN

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3 soldiers killed in blast in booby-trapped building in Gaza’s Rafah. IDF strikes RPG-bearing operative in Jabaliya, finds weapons cache near mosque; Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies calls for unimpeded access to Strip. By Emanuel Fabian, TOI Staff and Agencies. 29 May, 2024, 2:12 pm [28] A weapons cache found by IDF troops adjacent to a mosque in Gaza’s Jabaliya, May 29, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces) TOI

Three Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in battle in Gaza. Staff sergeant Amir Galilove, Staff sergeant Uri Bar Or, and Staff sergeant Ido Appel killed in battle in Gaza. Israel National News, May 29, 2024, 11:35 AM (GMT+3). INN

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Israel declares ‘tactical control’ over a strategic Gaza corridor bordering Egypt.

By Aaron Boxerman. Published May 29, 2024 Updated May 30, 2024, 7:51 a.m. ET The Israeli military said on Wednesday night that it had taken “tactical control” over the Philadelphi Corridor — a sensitive strip of Gaza along its border with Egypt — in a move that could further tax Israel’s already strained ties with Cairo.

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman, said the zone was “Hamas’s oxygen tube” and had been used by the Palestinian armed group for “smuggling munitions into Gazan territory on a regular basis.” He said that Hamas had also built tunnels near the Egyptian border, calculating that Israel would not dare strike so close to Egyptian territory.

Israeli officials have said seizing the narrow, roughly nine-mile-long area holds crucial importance for preventing Hamas from rearming itself through cross-border smuggling. “It must be in our hands; it must be closed,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel told reporters in December, after being asked whether Israel still intended to capture the zone. NYtImes

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Knesset advances bill to designate UNRWA as a terrorist organization. The bill, introduced by MK Yulia Malinovsky, passed with a 42-6 majority on Wednesday. It seeks to abolish the immunities and privileges currently enjoyed by UNRWA employees. i24NEWS, May 29, 2024 at 05:16 PM. [29] UNRWA

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Stones and Molotov cocktails: a violent demonstration in front of the Israeli embassy in Mexico. A violent pro-Palestinian demonstration took place involving dozens of people outside the Israeli embassy in Mexico City • The demonstrators tried to break through fences, threw different types of grenades and Molotov cocktails, and tried to set fire to the embassy building • At least six Mexican police officers were injured. Tzipora Siman Tov.

• 21 Iyar 5784 
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The demonstration is taking place on the day that the Israeli Embassy in Mexico receives the body of Orión Hernandez [Radoux], the Mexican hostage whose body was rescued from the captivity of Hamas and is making its way to his hometown. Orion was the spouse of Shani Louk, hy"d, whose body was also rescued from the captivity of the terrorist organization. The two were kidnapped after celebrating at the Nova party. Now14

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Female soldier: 'Girls forced to harm themselves to not guard Nukhba terrorists.' Israel National News May 29, 2024, 12:47 PM INN

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Hamas terrorists fire at Jewish community in Bat Hefer, near Tulkarm. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: May 29, 2024 09:26. Updated: May 29, 2024 10:54.

This is the second shooting in Bat Hefer in two days, evoking a response from the head of regional council calling for preventative measures to be put in place. JPost

Hamas terrorists shoot at Israeli town from West Bank, spurring demand for crackdown. By TOI Staff. 29 May, 2024. Terror group posts video on social media showing three men firing at Israeli town of Bat Hefer from the West Bank; Smotrich says Israel must fight ‘like in Gaza.' TOI

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Palestinian Arabs fire shots at Gan Ner in northern Israel. Just hours after Arab terrorists shot at Bat Hefer, shots were fired at Gan Ner. IDF and security forces are searching for the shooters. Israel National News May 29, 2024, 5:18 PM INN

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Erdogan calls Netanyahu a "vampire" in anti-Israel diatribe. Israel National News May 29, 2024, 1:37 PM INN

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Nikki Haley meets Defense Minister Gallant. Israel National News May 29, 2024, 1:32 PM INN

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CAMERA Op-ED: Agenda-Free? Bias-Free? AP's Journalism Deserves Scrutiny. May 29, 2024. From citing unreliable casualty figures to implicitly adopting the Hamas narrative, the news agency has shown an anti-Israel slant, CAMERA's Tamar Sternthal writes in Times of Israel. CANERA

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Freed hostage Sapir Cohen receives warm welcome in South Africa. Israel National News May 29, 2024, 2:02 PM INN

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ICC prosecutor threatens US senators In plain language, the court's prosecutor is arguing that he and it are above criticism. Forget freedom of speech or national sovereignty. Elliot Abrams.

(May 29, 2024 / Gatestone Institute) Many critics thought the International Criminal Court had gone too far when its prosecutor asked for arrest warrants against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

But as the saying goes, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”

Now, the prosecutor’s office has threatened to prosecute criticism of…himself. Those who seek to defend Israel and stop the malicious, deeply antisemitic action against its leaders and against the Jewish state are now being told that their words and actions may also be a crime.

This may sound like something out of “Alice in Wonderland,” but it is an effort not only to limit freedom of speech, but to limit the constitutional powers of the U.S. Congress.

After the prosecutor called for the arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, 12 U.S. senators wrote to the ICC. The full text of the letter is below. The final paragraphs read:

“If you issue a warrant for the arrest of the Israeli leadership, we will interpret this not only as a threat to Israel’s sovereignty but to the sovereignty of the United States.

“The United States will not tolerate politicized attacks by the ICC on our allies. Target Israel and we will target you. If you move forward with the measures indicated in the report, we will move to end all American support for the ICC, sanction your employees and associates, and bar you and your families from the United States. You have been warned.”

The reaction of the prosecutor’s office came in a tweet, the key language of which is this:

“When individuals threaten to retaliate against the Court or Court personnel…such threats, even when not acted upon, may also constitute an offence against the administration of justice under Art. 70 of the Rome Statute.”

Wow.

The 12 senators are already criminals, according to the ICC prosecutor, for writing their letter—even if absolutely nothing else happens. Note that the prosecutor writes of “individuals” who may threaten the ICC, whereas the senators write as U.S. government officials about possible official U.S. government actions. In plain language, the prosecutor is arguing that he and the ICC are above criticism. Forget freedom of speech or national sovereignty. To say that the United States, which is not a party to the Rome Statute, might react to punish the ICC for illegal and immoral actions it and its employees may take is not permitted.

Suppose for a moment that Congress passes the new legislation the 12 senators threatened, along the lines of the ASPA—the American Servicemembers Protection Act. That was 2002 legislation to protect U.S. military and other personnel from prosecution by the ICC. ASPA gave the president power to use “all means necessary and appropriate to bring about the release of any U.S. or allied personnel being detained or imprisoned by, on behalf of, or at the request of the International Criminal Court.” ASPA has been colloquially known as “The Hague Invasion Act.”

Voting for such legislation even if it does not pass would clearly, in the view of the ICC prosecutor, be a crime—a form of retaliation and threat prohibited to every inhabitant of Earth by the Rome Statute. So much for the Constitution, for national sovereignty, for self-government, for freedom of speech. The ICC apparently stands above all of that—even for citizens and governmental bodies in countries, such as the United States, that have not signed the Rome Statute and thereby agreed to be subject to the ICC.

This attempted power grab is breathtaking, and should be summarily rejected by citizens and governments around the world. For the United States, this effort to criminalize Senate action and even a call for Senate action should have been met with immediate rejection by Attorney General Garland and President Joe Biden. Silence in this case can be interpreted as consent, and much more is required.

As that term “The Hague Invasion Act” suggests, no one knows how far the ICC is prepared to go—or how far Americans are prepared to go to defend ourselves. What would happen if the lawless prosecutor, Karim Khan, followed his call for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant with an effort to indict the 12 senators? Would Garland and Biden then react? Would U.S. House Majority Leader Chuck Schumer? What if the senators traveled to a country that has joined the Rome Statute? Would they be jailed and sent to The Hague?

One assumes that the judges of the ICC are not crazy enough to go down this road, even if Khan is. But then, it was widely assumed that the ICC would not move against a democracy such as Israel—and who would have predicted that the prosecutor would threaten U.S. senators for “threatening” to pass legislation he does not like?

Letter to ICC Prosecutor from 12 U.S. senators:

Mr. Karim A. A. Khan KC Office of the Prosecutor International Criminal Court Oude Waalsdorperweg 10 The Hague, The Netherlands

Dear Mr. Khan,

We write regarding the reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may be considering issuing international arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. Such actions are illegitimate and lack legal basis, and if carried out will result in severe sanctions against you and your institution.

The ICC is attempting to punish Israel for taking legitimate actions of self-defense against their Iranian-backed aggressors. In fact, in your own words, you witnessed “scenes of calculated cruelty” conducted by Hamas in Israel following the October 7 attacks. These arrest warrants would align the ICC with the largest state sponsor of terrorism and its proxy. To be clear, there is no moral equivalence between Hamas’s terrorism and Israel’s justified response.

The ICC is also prohibited by its charter from proceeding in any case unless the relevant government is unwilling or unable to police themselves. You yourself have said that “Israel has trained lawyers who advise commanders and a robust system intended to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law.” By issuing warrants, you would be calling into question the legitimacy of Israel’s laws, legal system, and democratic form of government.

Issuing arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel would not only be unjustified, it would expose your organization’s hypocrisy and double standards. Your office has not issued arrest warrants for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or any other Iranian official, Syrian President Bashar al Assad or any other Syrian official, or Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh or any other Hamas official. Nor have you issued an arrest warrant for the genocidal General Secretary of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, or any other Chinese official.

Finally, neither Israel nor the United States are members of the ICC and are therefore outside of your organization’s supposed jurisdiction. If you issue a warrant for the arrest of the Israeli leadership, we will interpret this not only as a threat to Israel’s sovereignty but to the sovereignty of the United States. Our country demonstrated in the American Service-Members’ Protection Act the lengths to which we will go to protect that sovereignty.

The United States will not tolerate politicized attacks by the ICC on our allies. Target Israel and we will target you. If you move forward with the measures indicated in the report, we will move to end all American support for the ICC, sanction your employees and associates, and bar you and your families from the United States. You have been warned.

/s/

Tom Cotton Mitch McConnell Marsha Blackburn Katie Boyd Britt Ted Budd Kevin Cramer Ted Cruz Bill Hagerty Pete Ricketts Marco Rubio Rick Scott Tim Scott

Originally published by The Gatestone Institute. JNS

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‘Damaged’ Gaza pier to be removed for at least a week for repairs. Andrew Bernard. (May 29, 2024 / JNS). "This pier was a massive waste of money that had no value other than virtue signaling to Biden’s base," according to former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. JNS

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White House: No policy change after Rafah strike. (May 29, 2024 / JNS) JNS

Israel strikes on Rafah did not cross Biden’s red lines, White House says. Lilia Sebouai, 29 May 2024 • 12:16pm DaikyTelegraph

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Israeli jiu-jitsu fighter dedicates gold medal to friend slain on Oct. 7. Amelie Botbol. [30] "I did not fight for myself, I fought for my flag, for my country and for my friends who died," said Yarin Shriki. (May 29, 2024 / JNS) “I dedicated my championship medal to my best friend Yochai who I grew up with. I’ve won a gold medal three times, but this was different,” Israeli jiu-jitsu fighter and Oct. 7 survivor Yarin Shriki told JNS on Tuesday. “I wanted to sing ‘Hatikvah,’ I wanted everybody to listen. I did not fight for myself, I fought for my flag, for my country and for my friends who died,” he added. Over the weekend, Shriki won a gold medal at the European Championship in Germany. He entered the final against Belgian Florian Bayili, ranked No. 1 in the world. He was the underdog, but was able to surprise his opponent during the fight. As during previous fights, the athlete wore an outfit with the inscription “Yochai, 7/10/2023.” On Oct. 7, Shriki was recovering from ear surgery and was told to rest from strenuous activity for a month, when his brother invited him to attend the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im. JNS

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Sen. Lindsey Graham: Head ICJ judge is 'a raving antisemite.' Israel National News May 29, 2024, 4:09 PM INN

Senator Graham to Arutz Sheva: 'I want to wake America up, we have no better friend than Israel.' Yoni Kempinski May 29, 2024, 2:59 PM INN

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian @manniefabian: The Israeli military says it has established "operational control" over the entire so-called Philadelphi Corridor — which runs for a total of 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) all along the Gaza-Egypt border The Israeli military says it has established "operational control" over the entire so-called Philadelphi Corridor — which runs for a total of 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) all along the Gaza-Egypt border.

IDF troops are physically located in most of the corridor. There is a small section near the coast where ground forces are not present, but the IDF says it controls the area with surveillance and firepower.

Along the corridor, adjacent to Rafah, the IDF has located so far some 20 tunnels that cross into Egypt. Hamas has been known to use such tunnels to smuggle weapons into Gaza.

The IDF believes Hamas can now no longer smuggle in weapons from Egypt, as the military controls the area.

Some of the tunnels were already known to the IDF, and others were discovered for the first time. Some have already been demolished, and Israel has also been updating Egypt on the developments.

Another 82 tunnel shafts have been located in the Philadelphi Corridor area, according to the military.

Dozens of rocket launchers were also discovered along the corridor, some only a dozen meters from the Egypt border. The IDF believes Hamas positioned the rocket launchers along the corridor in an attempt to prevent Israel from striking them, thinking the military would fear overshooting into Egypt. May 29, 2024. on X

Egypt was supposed to have demolished the smuggling tunnels years ago. Israel is finding more. World doesn't care.

Israel's current offensive to the Philadelphi corridor adjacent to Egypt keeps finding tunnels. Israeli Army Radio reported on Tuesday morning that "The IDF has so far located more than 10 smuggling tunnels along the Philadelphi axis, which cross from the Gaza Strip to Egypt. Some were destroyed, the IDF is working to destroy the rest."... EoZ

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Documentation from Rafah: Rockets were launched behind UN humanitarian aid bags and the World Food Program. Kan news, May 29, 2024. clip Kan

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Once again displays of hatred and anti-Semitism at the David Yellin College in Jerusalem. A swastika was discovered on one of the walls in the college, and "7.10 - only Palestine" was engraved on one of the tables. At the beginning of the month, it was revealed in Kan 11 that students at the institution drew hearts next to pictures of terrorists.

KAN11, Liran Kokahinoff, 15:48 | May 29, 2024

A new case of displays of hatred and anti-Semitism at the David Yelin College in Jerusalem was discovered today (Wednesday). At the college, a painting of a swastika was found on one of the walls of the college and on one of the tables was written: "7.10 - only Palestine". The president of the college wrote to the students that they take things seriously and contacted the police.

A swastika on a college wall.

At the beginning of the month, Khan 11 revealed that during a workshop, a group of Arab students studying at the college drew incendiary expressions such as hearts next to pictures of terrorists, and next to pictures of IDF soldiers they wrote: "killing children[sic]". In addition, statements were written against IDF soldiers and they called one of the freed abductees as a "liar". Kan

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NYC: Muslim migrant screaming ‘I’m gonna kill all the Jews’ tries to run down Jewish students.

Maniac screams ‘I’m gonna kill all the Jews’ as he tries to run down students outside NYC Jewish school in antisemitic hate attack. By Joe Marino, Reuven Fenton, Desheania Andrews and Amanda Woods.

A maniac tried to mow down Orthodox students and a rabbi outside a Brooklyn Jewish school Wednesday while allegedly yelling “I’m gonna kill all the Jews” in a shocking antisemitic attack, sources told The Post.

Video footage supplied by the Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol shows the crazed driver revving his engine and mounting the curb as he swerved toward Orthodox Jews milling around a Yeshiva in Canarsie at about 11:25 a.m.

Police and sources identified the alleged attacker as 58-year-old Asghar Ali, a Pakistani immigrant livery cab driver with a history of mental illness.

The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the case, and detectives were interviewing the driver Wednesday night.

The Brooklyn man faces more than a dozen charges including attempted murder, attempted assault and hate crimes charges.

Cops do not believe the attack is terror-related and on Wednesday night did not have evidence he was tied to radical groups online, according to sources.

The man was driving a 2011 white Crown Victoria and making a turn onto East 55th Street in front of the Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School when he suddenly veered toward students dressed in Orthodox garb, according to the NYPD and video footage.

He then drove around the block and back toward the school – this time targeting two more students standing outside and a rabbi.

“I’m gonna kill all the Jews,” the driver allegedly seethed, according to police.

The victims managed to run into the building that also has as dorms before being hit, the clip shows… NYPost

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The Persian Jewess @persianjewess; Custom made Mansory Rolls Royce worth over half a million dollars with U.A.E. license plate spotted at the @UCLA protests. Still think these are grassroots protests? Think again. May 29, 2024. [31] on X

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Gush Etzion: Arab workers sprayed a swastika on a construction site. Arabs working on a construction project of Etzion Development Company in Neve Daniel sprayed a swastika on one of the apartments. Gush Etzion Development Company: refuse to comment. Hakol H. Staff. 05/29/2024. [32]

Arab workers sprayed a swastika in an apartment in a construction project of Etzion Development Company at the entrance to Neve Daniel, the Hakol H. has learned.

About two weeks ago the residents of Neve Daniel were surprised to discover a swastika painted on a wall in the new construction project Neve Nof in Neve Daniel, a project built by the Gush Etzion Block Development Company.

In Neve Daniel, we were referred to the response of the Gush Etzion Development Company, which manages the project, but there they said that they would not respond to the incident. According to officials in the settlement, the works were stopped for a few days after the swastika was discovered, but the works resumed and the workers returned to work as usual.

In addition to this, according to residents of Neve Daniel who spoke to the Jewish Voice, another alarming incident occurred shortly before the war, when an Arab worker entered the SHG. of the settlement, and photographed the screens of the cameras.

It should be noted that in recent days the residents of the Beit El settlement have been waging a struggle against the introduction of Arab laborers into the settlement. The residents staged several demonstrations against the local council's decision to allow laborers into some projects in the settlement. Hakol [33].

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Revealed: Hamas robbed Gaza bank to fund fighting against Israel IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee reveals Arabic-language document showing that the Hamas terror group robbed Gazan civilians of hundreds of millions of shekels. Israel National News, May 29, 2024, 6:56 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Two wounded in ramming attack near Shechem. Two Israelis were critically wounded in a ramming attack near Shechem (Nablus). The perpetrator fled the scene.

Israel National News, May 29, 2024. INN

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Khameini praises protesting US college students. AFP. 05.30.24 | 14:24 YNet

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Matisyahu to headline: Jewish music festival in NJ to honor Nova Festival victims. Gary Willig. May 30, 2024, 3:36 PM INN

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Heroic IDF soldiers honored by new recruits with disabilities for October 7 rescue. The moving swearing-in ceremony for soldiers with disabilities celebrated the heroism of Aharon Maor and Yishai Shalev who battled Hamas terrorists for over 12 death-defying hours and rescued hundreds Ynet | 05.30.24:11:13 YNet

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Israel downs cruise missile over the Golan. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/30/2024 12:08 PM JPost

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IDF reveals: Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school. Uzi Baruch. May 30, 2024, 3:44 PM INN

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60 days before the games; Mossad discovers attacks targeting Olympics With just two months to go before the Olympic Games in Paris, Israeli security services have discovered an Iranian-backed attempt to execute terrorist attacks in Europe. Yoni Kempinski. May 30, 2024, 2:02 PM. [34] INN

Mossad sources: Iran promotes attacks in Europe two months before the Paris Olympics. According to sources in the intelligence organization, criminal organizations in Europe promote terrorist activity under the auspices of Iran - also against Israeli hotspots • The same sources claim to have uncovered a "terrorist infrastructure" that planned to kill innocents • In Mossad they reveal: the "Kurdish fox", the arrest in Iran - and his transformation into a terrorist agent for the regime • This is how Tehran's new courier system works - on European soil. N12 | Published 13:59 30.05.24 Mako

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Most Israelis Can't See Peaceful Coexistence With a Palestinian State—Poll. Published May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT Newsweek

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'No prizes for terrorism' - Visiting Israel, Spanish opposition leader condemns Spain’s recognition of Palestine. All Israel News Staff | Published: May 30, 2024 AllIsrael

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Sweden: Iran used criminal groups for ‘security-threatening activities’ By Lazar Berman 30 May, 2024, 5:22 pm. Iran has conducted “security-threatening activities in and against Sweden for several years,” says a statement released by Sweden’s Säpo security service. TOI

Mossad: Iran-backed criminal networks behind attacks on Israeli embassies in Europe. Swedish intelligence agency confirms that Tehran is using local organizations -- including the Foxtrot and Rumba crime rings -- to attack Israeli and Jewish targets By Lazar Berman 30 May, 2024, 2:00 pm TOI

Exposed: How Iran's terror network is targeting Jews and Israelis in Europe. International investigation establishes links between European criminal gangs attempting to attack Israeli embassies and Iran. i24NEWS. May 30, 2024 at 02:02 PM latest revision May 30, 2024 at 12:55 PM i24

Visegrád 24@visegrad24: BREAKING: D. Stenling, head of counterintelligence at Sweden’s security police, holds a press conf. confirming Iran is using Swedish gangs to carry out terror attacks against Jews. Mossad reports “the Kurdish Fox” is behind grenade &shooting attacks against the 🇮🇱 Embassy in 🇸🇪 on X

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Slovenian government approves decision to recognize Palestinian state alongside Israel.

By Reuters and TOI Staff. 30 May, 2024, 5:28 pm TOI

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An achievement for Israel at the UN: a Palestinian-Syrian resolution that ignores the hostages was blocked. The World Health Organization was about to adopt a resolution that deals with the health situation in Gaza, but does not refer to the October 7 massacre. The Israeli delegation submitted an amendment regarding the abductees, most of the countries supported: "Any decision that does not call for their release is a moral failure"

Itamar Eichner 05.30.24:14:03

The Israeli delegation to the UN in Geneva mobilized last night (Wednesday) a majority to call for the unconditional release of the abductees in Gaza, and to condemn the exploitation of hospitals and ambulances by Hamas in Gaza. The majority was mobilized within the framework of the 77th Assembly of the World Health Organization , in which the UN agency Adopt a Palestinian-Syrian resolution that deals with the health situation in Gaza, but ignores the October 7 massacre.

The original decision did not refer at all to the actions of Hamas or to the things that led, among other things, to the situation in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli delegation in Geneva submitted an amendment calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all the abductees held in Gaza, and condemns the use by terrorist organizations of health facilities, including hospitals and ambulances.

50 countries supported the amendment to the resolution, and it was immediately included in the text. The Palestinians and their supporters refused to vote in favor of the resolution that calls for the release of the abductees and condemns the exploitation of hospitals by Hamas, and withdrew the resolution - and are now working to cancel it.

Merav Ilon Shahar, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, in her speech called on all countries and the World Health Organization to condemn the terrorist attack by Hamas and the exploitation of the hospitals and the population for terrorist purposes. According to her, the silence of the World Health Organization turns it into a political tool for supporters of terrorism - and not for a professional body whose purpose is to promote health. "Any decision that does not call for the immediate release of the abductees and condemns the exploitation of health facilities by Hamas - is tantamount to a moral failure of the organization," the ambassador said. "I thank the 50 countries that chose not to ignore the fate of the 125 abductees left in the hands of the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza. For eight months now, the abductees have been denied all their rights, especially basic rights related to health." YNet

Once in a while Israel has the chance to expose the hypocrisy of the Arab Islamic lobbying on the international stage. [As reported on N12 Channel, May 30, 2024]. Today, the Arab countries, like a traditional anti Israel campaign, this time a so-called "Syrian-Palestinian Resolution" headed by Egypt, introduced a typical anti Israel resolution. So, this time, Israel added a clause about Hamas' kidnapping men women and children and busing infrastructure for terror. The ugly part is that the anti Israel current governments like Slovenia and Norway abstained. The ambassador asked Norway, so you chose now to recognize a palestine state, but what are you objecting to? Are you with Hamas on kidnapping? So the Arabs were shocked and Egypt announced that it withdraws the resolution... at JewishRefugees [35]

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Another Jewish school hit with gunfire in Canada. Montreal police say that a Jewish school in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough was hit by at least one bullet, according to CBC. Avi Woolf | JFeed | 05.30.24 | 08:05 JFeed

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Nicole Lampert @nicolelampert: European antisemites used to want Europe free of Jews. ‘Go back to Palestine,’ they would write or scream as they used their fists. Today’s European antisemites want Jews ‘out of our Middle East’. Antisemites don’t want Jews to exist anywhere. Sarah Deech @londonette · Written on the banner unfurled at this evening’s Central St Martins graduate fashion show: [36] ‘GET OUT OF OUR MIDDLE EAST’. May 30, 2024 on X

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The Rafah operation: Here's how many terrorists have been killed so far. A month has passed since the Rafah operation began, and the government estimates that some 300 terrorists have been killed in the process, according to spokesperson David Mencer. Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | JFeed |05.30.24| 13:41 JFeed

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IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found.

After the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez were found in a tunnel in Jabaliya, the IDF destroyed the entrances to the tunnel. Israel National News May 30, 2024, 8:42 PM INN

The tunnel where the bodies of the abductees were found was destroyed. The IDF destroyed the tunnel in Jabaliya where the seven bodies of the abductees were found last week: "Determined and ready to fight to bring everyone home."

By Yishai Almakais, 22 Itlyar, 5784. (05/30/2024 19:56)

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Netanyahu disappointed Biden opposes sanctions on the Hague The Prime Minister said in a soon to be published interview that he is disappointed with the Biden administration's decision not to pursue sanctions against the Hague. Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | JFeed | 05.30.24| 14:11 JFeed

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The terrorist who carried out the murderous attack in Samaria is still in the hands of the Palestinian Authority. The extradition is delayed: the terrorist who carried out the murderous and serious attack in Samaria last night has not yet been handed over to the IDF or the Shin Bet for investigation, and is still in the hands of the Palestinian Authority to which he turned himself in after the attack. Kipa news, 05/30/24 20:37 12:00 p.m. 22 Iyar, 5784. Kipa

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Concerning survey: Majority of Jews concerned about safety at NYC pro-Israel parade. 64 percent planning on attending the Israel Day on Fifth parade are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ concerned; only one in five who attended in the past plan on going this year. Israel National News, May 30, 2024, 6:41 PM (GMT+3)

A new survey of Jewish New Yorkers about the upcoming Israel Day on Fifth parade shows that only one in five of those who attended the parade in the last five years plan to do so again this year, voicing concerns for their safety. Of those planning on attending, 64 percent are either “very” or “somewhat” concerned for their safety for the first time. INN

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'There won't be a deal' |The difficult conversation between hostage families and NSC Chief. National Security Council Director Tzachi Hanegbi explained to family members of hostages that the government can not give in to Hamas' demand to end the war. Israel National News, May 30, 2024, 9:43 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Now 14 @Now14Israel: It is hard to believe: Norway, Belgium, Ireland and Slovenia refused to support a proposed Israeli resolution calling for the immediate release of the abductees. @MaggieTabibi @NatiLang32. May 30, 2024 on X

Police: Midwood man charged with hate crime for attempting to strike Jewish men with car. Faith Graham and News 12 Staff. May 30, 2024. A Midwood man is facing a slew of charges after attempting to strike a group of Jewish men while yelling antisemitic remarks, police say. Investigators say 58-year-old Asghar Ali is facing a dozen charges including attempted murder, hate crime assault and reckless driving in connection to the incident that took place outside a Jewish school. Police say Ali drove this White Ford Crown Victoria up onto the sidewalk in front of 5520 Glenwood Rd. in Canarsie. Multiple men are seen running inside the school for safety as the driver attempted to run them over. Official say the man was shouting he was going to "Kill all Jews". Police say he attempted to injure five men with three of them only 18 years old. Fortunately, none of them were physically hurt. BrooklynNews12

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Moments before kidnapping: Chilling conversation between Eden Yerushalmi and the police. 24-year-old Eden Yerushalmi was kidnapped from the Nova Festival in Re'im. In the recording, she can be heard describing her situation to the police while incessant gunfire is heard in the background. Israel National News, May 31, 2024, 3:52 AM (GMT+3) INN

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After 20 days, IDF forces exit Jabaliya After rescuing the bodies of seven hostages and destroying 10 kilometers of terror tunnels, IDF forces exit Jabaliya. Uzi Baruch,.May 31, 2024, 11:51 AM (GMT+3) INN

IDF Concludes 3-Week Operation In Jabaliya; 7 Hostages Recovered, Hundreds Of Terrorists Killed [VIDEOS & PHOTOS] May 31, 2024 YWN

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Arrested, suspected of attacking policemen and chaos at a demonstration in Haifa: "Zero tolerance in the Hof district for calls for the destruction of Israel." May 31, 2024 Photo from the demonstration Photo: Israel Police

Six suspects of attacking policemen, disturbing public order, calling for the destruction of Israel and singing praises to the Shahids [dead terrorists] were arrested last night (Thursday) in an illegal demonstration, according to the police, on Ben Gurion Boulevard in Haifa. • Two police officers were injured and evacuated for medical treatment. Israel."

Policemen of the Carmel Coast District together with cavalrymen and MGB soldiers who were held on Ben Gurion Boulevard for an illegal demonstration and procession, according to the police, acted to disperse last night.

According to the police, during the demonstration, the protesters split up and started a procession on the road while obstructing the traffic lanes. The police arrested 6 suspects who violated the public order, among them were heard calls in Arabic for the destruction of Israel, a song of praise for the Shahids.

A police officer who was injured in the demonstration. Photo: Israel Police The police said that during the attempted arrest, two police officers were attacked, who were taken to the hospital and needed medical treatment.

The Israel Police informed the Haifa News website: "The police will continue to allow freedom of expression and protest for everyone within the limits of the law, but will act against riots, the violation of public order which includes harming the freedom of movement of many and putting road users at risk, as well as calls against the State of Israel." Krayot

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IDF says two soldiers killed in Gaza fighting, as ground op toll climbs to 294. By Jacob Magid and Michael Horovitz. 6 arrested as police clear anti-war protesters in Haifa * After guilty verdict in hush money trial, Trump lawyer says he’ll soon appeal, with sentencing set for July 11. TOI

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Official in negotiating team: Hamas ‘delusional’ if it thinks war will end without hostage release. 31 May, 2024, 12:06 pm A member of Israel’s hostage negotiating team emphasizes there will not be a cessation of fighting in Gaza without the release of hostages, a day after Hamas said it would only negotiate with Israel if it ended its operations in the Strip first. TOI

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Official tells Hamas no cease-fire before deal. Itamar Eichner, 05.31.24. YNet

Israel: No ceasefire without a deal. 'Yahya Sinwar is trying to create a ceasefire by force, and it will not happen,' official familiar with prisoner swap negotiations tells Ynet. Israel National News May 31, 2024, 2:17 PM INN

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IDF jets strike four Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/31/2024 07:57 JPost

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Launches fall in western Galilee, no sirens sound - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 05/31/2024 12:50 PM JPost

Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets, striking deep into northern Israel. More than 40 rockets fired, according to Lebanese media, hitting western Galilee areas not evacuated during war; Iron Dome intercept multiple incoming threats; earlier, drone shot down over coastal city of Acre. Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari| 05.31.24. YNet

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Hamas releases recording of hostage Noa Argamani in new propaganda clip. In her statements, which were likely dictated to her by her captors, Argamani criticizes the government for its inability to secure her and the other hostages' release. Yael Ciechanover, Einav Halabi | published:05.31.24 | 19:02 YNet

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Irish Christians regret recognition of 'Palestine.' For our government to think that the appropriate response to these wicked Hamas deeds and evil intentions is to reward them with a fictional state is deeply shameful and is a stain on our beloved Ireland. By Paul Coulter Published on 05-31-2024 05:31 Last modified: 06-03-2024 12:44 ILH

Paul Coulter, June 5, 2024.

Recognizing Ireland in Palestine is a disgrace not seen since the mourning of Hitler.

On behalf of many Christians in Ireland who support Israel, and as part of my role as director of the branch of the International Christian Embassy in Ireland, we feel deeply ashamed of the actions of our government, which decided to recognize a Palestinian state under the current circumstances.

In our opinion, this move achieved nothing other than awarding the terrorism and barbarism of Hamas on 7.10, and it encourages future acts of terrorism against Israel and an unwillingness to compromise on the part of Palestinian leaders.

In our opinion, there are many Christians in Ireland... Zman

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Yossi rainer 𝕏 @yossi_rainer: Swastikas in Jerusalem on Shimon HaTzadik street (AKA Sheikh Jarrah). Police in reaction: "file a complaint." To your attention @itamarbengvir. May 31, 2024 on X

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US Muslim Shaykh who attempts to convert African-Americans outrageously claims IDF ‘killed their own people[sic].’

WATCH NOW: America’s Muslim City | Confronting the Imams who say Islam will save US.GBNA. By Georgia Pearce Published: 31/05/2024 - 21:26.

Abdulkarim Yahya told GBN America he 'doesn't believe' the 'official narratives' of the October 7 attacks GBN

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Sheikh Osamah Salhia In Clifton NJ Friday Sermon: Both Presidential Candidates Are Terrorists; Vote 'Uncommitted' For Palestine; The Greatest Thing We Can Do As Muslims In America Is To Undermine Zionist Corruption. May 31, 2024 Memri

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Pro-Palestinian rioters expected 'Jews on trembling knees', they were wrong. Opinion: In the face of pro-Palestinian activists across the world advocating for what they don't understand, Israel must hold a firm stance on its right to exist. Or Yissachar | 05.31.24 YNet

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Biden presents new Israel cease-fire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it Proposal ‘opportunity to prove’ Hamas serious about reaching truce, POTUS says, claiming terror group ‘no longer capable’ of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel; PM says plan allows return of all hostages, elimination of Hamas News Agencies, Itamar Eichner | published:05.31.24. YNet

‘Time for this war to end’: Biden tells Hamas to accept Israel’s hostage-ceasefire offer By Jacob Magid. 31 May, 2024. President sets out Israel’s proposal, urges gov’t to stand behind it; says Gaza ops can resume if terror group violates deal; PMO: War won’t end until all goals met; Hamas ‘positive.’ TOI

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Congressional leaders from both parties formally invite Netanyahu to address joint session of Congress. By Jacob Magid. 31 May 2024, 10:54 pm

Congressional leaders from both parties have sent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a formal invitation to address a joint session of Congress.

The letter is signed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

The speech is expected to take place “as soon as the next eight weeks or soon after August recess,” a source familiar tells The Hill.

An Israeli official confirms Netanyahu’s receipt of the invitation to reporters.

The Hill says the invitation was issued after weeks of delay caused by Schumer, who gave a speech on the Senate floor in March calling for early elections in Israel to replace Netanyahu. Schumer ultimately acquiesced, saying he was prepared to cooperate in a Netanyahu address as long as it was done in a bipartisan way.

“We join the State of Israel in your struggle against terror, especially as Hamas continues to hold American and Israeli citizens captive and its leaders jeopardize regional stability,” the letter reads. “For this reason, on behalf of the bipartisan leadership of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, we would like to invite you to address a Joint Meeting of Congress.”

An official familiar with the matter tells The Times of Israel that Netanyahu has been speaking in recent weeks with interest to Republican Congressional leaders about a potential joint session address, viewing it as an opportunity to make Israel’s case on the global stage and is less concerned about some of the political fallout within the US.

Nearly 60 Democrats boycotted Netanyahu’s last joint session address in 2015, which was organized by Republican Congressional leaders behind the back of then-president Barack Obama in order for the Israeli premier to lobby against the nuclear deal that Washington wound up signing with Iran later that year.

A much larger number of Democrats would likely boycott a Netanyahu speech that comes amid Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, which has become increasingly unpopular among progressives.

While Netanyahu appears to have shored up an invite from Congress, he has not yet received one from the White House and making the trip to Washington without one would only further highlight this divide.

Even before October 7, Netanyahu had not received an invite to the White House since his return to office in late 2022, as he quickly drew Biden’s ire over his efforts to radically overhaul Israel’s judiciary and actions seen as harming the US administration’s attempt to preserve prospects for a two-state solution. Biden visited Israel shortly after the Hamas-led attack, in the first-ever trip a US president has made to the Jewish state amid a war. TOI

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Israeli amendment surprisingly passes World Health Assembly. The amendment, which calls for release of the hostages and condemns Gazan terror groups for militarizing hospitals, roiled the group of Arab countries. Mike Wagenheim. The fifth day of the 77th World Health Assembly, May 31, 2024. Credit: Pan American Health Organization/Creative Commons.The fifth day of the 77th World Health Assembly, May 31, 2024. Credit: Pan American Health Organization/Creative Commons.

(May 31, 2024 / JNS) Israel scored a rare and significant victory over the Arab Group at the World Health Assembly, as an amendment that the Jewish state introduced to a longstanding resolution of the international forum passed unexpectedly on Wednesday.

The Israeli-drafted amendment calls for the release of the hostages whom Hamas and other terrorists continue to hold in Gaza and denounces the militarization of hospitals by armed Gazan groups. The resolution, as amended, passed on Friday.

The World Health Assembly is the forum through which the 194 member states of the World Health Organization govern the United Nations agency and it is the highest international health policy-setting body.

During the assembly’s annual session in Geneva this week, Israel offered the amendment to a resolution, which has passed every year since 1968 and which criticizes Israel for the state of health in Palestinian-controlled territories.

The amendment passed 50 to 44, with 83 abstentions or absences. That margin forced the Arab Group of countries at the United Nations to either accept the amended resolution or to attempt to vote it down or to abstain.

The resolution is a recurring item, with which member states tinker here and there year after year. Algeria drafted this year’s iteration on behalf of the Arab Group. Iran, Russia, Cuba, Columbia, Venezuela and others supported it.

Once an amendment to a resolution passes at the World Health Assembly, that resolution cannot be withdrawn without the consent of the country whose amendment was passed—in this case Israel.

Egypt asked Israel to withdraw the resolution on behalf of the Arab Group. Before Israel could give a response, Egypt took back its request, and introduced a further series of amendments instead.

The attempt of the Arab Group to withdraw the resolution “exposed their hypocrisy,” because they “cannot recognize the horrors faced by Israeli hostages at the hands of Hamas in Gaza, or to condemn the systematic use of health facilities by terrorists,” the Israeli mission to the United Nations in Geneva stated.

The resolution’s annual passage “has never been about the health of the Palestinian people—as they have claimed since 1968—but always about hatred for Israel,” the Israeli delegation added. “Today this is more clear than ever.”

During debate on the resolution, Meirav Eilon Shahar, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, said that “a decision that does not also condemn the militarization of health facilities by terrorists in Gaza has no intention of improving the health conditions on the ground.”

“A decision on health that does not demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, who are held by a terrorist organization, raped and tortured, is an unforgivable moral failure,” the Israeli diplomat added.

The Israeli amendment “calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza, including children, women and older persons, and condemns the use, by armed groups, of health facilities, including hospitals and ambulances, that endangers the civilian population.”

The amendment received a wide range of support—from traditional allies, like the United States, United Kingdom and Germany, to countries that often oppose Israel in international forums, such as Iceland, Spain and the Philippines. (Israel barred the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem from serving residents of the Palestinian Authority, after Spain recognized an independent Palestinian state last week.)

The resolution passed on Friday by a 102-6 vote, with 28 abstentions and 41 absences. Among those who abstained were Iran, Syria, Turkey and Libya, which are typically expected to vote against the Jewish state at all times.

The assembly passed a separate Gaza-related resolution on Friday, calling on “all parties to fully comply with their obligations” under the 1949 Geneva conventions, and ensure “unimpeded, safe and unobstructed” passage for medical personnel.

That resolution was already passed by consensus during a World Health Organization executive board special session in December and held U.S. support.

Asher Salmon, a physician and head of international relations at the Israeli Health Ministry, was elected to a three-year term on the World Health Organization’s executive board, during the session on Friday.

European member states of the World Health Organization endorsed his candidacy. Salmon will be among the 34 members of the board, whose powers include outlining policy and setting the U.N. agency’s priorities.

The Palestinians and their allies opposed Salmon’s candidacy. That included Syria, Pakistan, Lebanon, Yemen and Tunisia, all of which have documented violations of human and health rights.

“I intend to work together with all member states,” Salmon stated. “I believe that health crosses borders and that through health, we can promote solidarity and peace among nations.” JNS

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James J. Marlow @James_J_Marlow: A young Jewish man walking on Eastern Parkway was hounded by “We don’t want Zionists here” as if it’s their road. He then went to buy some water and they refused him.

Shortly after he was physical attacked and the phone dropped to the ground.

This is New York folks. 👇 Yaacov Behrman This just happened to Meir, a rabbinical student from Crown Heights. Tell me, is this normal? We are living in dangerous times. [37] [pic.twitter.com/OcycaoWboj]

— Yaacov Behrman (@ChabadLubavitch) May 31, 2024 [38] June 1, 2024 on X

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Houthis fire missiles and drones from Yemen, US military says. By Reuters. 06/01/2024 JPost

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Hezbollah fires Burkan ballistic missile at north, IDF striks S. Leabnon. Iran-backed terror group claims responsibility for at least five attacks on northern Israel on Saturday; Missile causes damage to infrastructure, property in Kiryat Shmona and nearby military base. Israel Moskovitz, Yoav zitun | 06.01.24 YNet

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Indonesian willing to send peace keepers to Gaza. Ron Crissy, Agencies | 06.01.24. YNet

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PM in English statement: No end to war without Israel's objectives met. The apparent difference in the new statement after an earlier one made comes to counter a possible interpretation of Biden's words to mean Israel would accept a Hamas rule over Gaza after the war. Itamar Eichner | 06.01.24 YNet

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IDF locates, destroys rocket launcher aimed at Israel, tunnel shafts in Rafah. The IDF spokesperson informed that the Nahal Brigade recently located many weapons, including a rocket launcher with six barrels in Rafah aimed at Israel, an ammunition depot containing dozens of grenades, IEDs, AK-47s, vests, and cartridges. The force activated a drone to search for a suspect and found many explosive barrels. They also located several tunnel shafts, encountered terrorists in underground tunnels, and eliminated them. The IDF also destroyed terrorist infrastructure such as launching sites, sniper positions, and weapons depots. Yoav Zitun | 06.01.24 YNet

The drone entered a house - and detected a trap: this is what the Nahal fighters found in Rafah | Documentation. IDF forces continue to operate in the Rafah area • During the last few days, the fighters located many weapons • Also, the forces located many shafts in the area, encountered terrorists in the underground and eliminated them| n12|  01.06.24 .

The IDF spokesman informed .. that the battle team of the Nahal Brigade led by Division 162 continues to operate in the Rafah area. Over the past few days, the fighters located many weapons, including a launcher with six barrels aimed at the territory of the country, an ammunition depot containing dozens of grenades, charges, Kalashnikovs, cartridges and vests. The forces also activated a drone to scan for a suspect and during the scans, many explosive barrels were located readiness for use. Mako

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Egyptian, US and Israeli officials to discuss reopening Rafah crossing, Egypt's Al Qahera says. By Reuters. 06/01/2024 02:36 PM JPost

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Hostage and Missing Families Forum: 'Calling on all MKs to say yes to the Netanyahu deal.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/01/2024 06:14 PM JPost

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Report: IDF Exposes Secret Egypt-Gaza Bridge in Rafah Operation. By Joel Pollack, June 1, 2024. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operation in Rafah has exposed the existence of a secret overpass between Egypt and Gaza, which Hamas could use to import anything without international supervision, according to the Jerusalem Post.

Lt. Col. Amit Yagor (Res.), a former intelligence officer, wrote:

[Egypt] enables an entire industry of smuggling tunnels from its territory to the territory of the Gaza Strip and, in practice, constitutes the organization’s “oxygen pipe” and a main source of illegal weapons, ammunition, and prohibited materials that enabled the establishment of “Deep Gaza.”

The highlight was the existence of an overpass between Egypt and Gaza – the Salah al-Din crossing that was used for the movement of goods from Egypt to the Gaza Strip without any Israeli or international supervision. It was not widely publicized and operated in addition to the famous Rafah crossing.

Apparently, the economy of the tunnels/goods/crossings and the industry that developed on Egyptian soil contributed quite a bit to the quiet that Egypt asked to preserve in the Sinai Peninsula, and hence the Egyptian interest in not eliminating it, as Egypt knew how to do in many other cases.

Egypt had opposed an Israeli operation in Rafah, as had the Biden administration. It is clear now that Egypt wanted to cover up its role in Hamas’s smuggling and importing of weapons. The Biden administration may also have wanted to preserve the image of Egypt as a U.S. ally... Breitbart

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ICC prosecutor Khan co-authored essay saying defendants can’t get fair shake at world court: report. By Benjamin Weinthal, June 1, 2024.

The British chief prosecutor Karim Khan for the International Criminal Court (ICC) published an academic essay in 2013 that suggested his own current effort to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be a travesty of justice because the court cannot provide due process to defendants. Khan’s academic paper places big question marks over whether defendants, who are hauled before the world court, can secure a fair trial.

In one telling example of the cards allegedly being stacked against the defendant at the ICC, Khan wrote "[ICC procedures] allow[s] the prosecutor to submit and rely on anonymous summaries of witness evidence that may be significantly lacking in substance, coherence, or both..." Fox News

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The Policies That Are Killing Israeli Soldiers. By Jonathan Schanzer, June 1, 2024.

Biden Administration policies have put Israeli soldiers in greater danger.

To understand why the White House bears some responsibility, we need only look back upon U.S. Gaza policy over the last three months.

On the eve of the month-long Muslim holiday of Ramadan, in March, the White House warned Israel to halt its military advance on Rafah. The Israelis had removed Hamas from the vast majority of the Gaza Strip. The IDF was on the cusp of destroying the terrorist group, defying the predictions of most Middle East experts. The U.S. warned that war during Ramadan could lead to a multi-front conflict the Israelis wanted to avoid. These warnings resonated with the Israelis, who had had first-hand experience with Ramadan-inspired conflicts in recent years. So they agreed to halt for a month.

But when that month was over, and the Israelis readied for a renewal of the war, the White House moved the goal posts. The U.S. immediately began to warn of a potential humanitarian disaster in Gaza. The State Department went so far as to suggest that Israel could be guilty of war crimes in Rafah. The White House even threatened to halt the provision of ammunition to Israel, as a result of these purported fears. Never mind that Israel had kept the civilian to militant casualty count lower than any of America’s previous engagements in Iraq or Afghanistan. Commentary

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Israel wanted Gazan clan to take over after war – but Hamas beheaded it. Secret plan derailed when Doghmush group’s leader was executed. Melanie Swan. June 1, 2024

A secret Israeli plan to persuade a powerful Gazan clan to take power from Hamas was derailed when the terror group executed its leader, The Telegraph can reveal.

The plan to install Gaza’s Doghmush clan – the most powerful in the enclave – failed after the group’s leader and several of its allies were assassinated, an Israeli intelligence source with knowledge of the plan said.

The intelligence source said an attempt was made two months ago to encourage the notorious Doghmush family to take control when the fighting ends.

“We offered the Doghmush control over Gaza,” the source said. “It ended disastrously.”

“The short attempt ended with Hamas entering the clan’s compound, beheading its people, and the next day all the clans jointly announced support for Hamas.” Daily Telegraph

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US-sanctioned ex-officer among Iranian candidates to replace Raisi. By Reuters.

06/01/2024 06:41 PM JPost

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Benjamin Netanyahu confirms upcoming address to U.S. Congress. The Israeli Prime Minister will be the first world leader to speak at the Congress four times. i24NEWS, June 01, 2024 at 10:06 PM i24

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New York: Anti-Israel protesters arrested after taking over Brooklyn Museum. Israel National News Jun 2, 2024, 6:30 AM INN

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Brooklyn Muslim community center Ceremony calls for 'purification' from 'scent' of Zionists.

Speaker At Graduation Ceremony Of Brooklyn Muslim Community Center Weekend School: The Soil Of Palestine Is Sullied With The Scent Of The Zionists, It Needs To Be Purified Again. June 1, 2024 Memri

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Chile joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel. Chilean President Gabriel Boric accuses the IDF ... Israel National News,.Jun 2, 2024, 6:57 AM (GMT+3) INN

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These are the details - and complications - of Israel's proposed hostage deal. Three-phase deal for the return of hostages and end of war in Gaza cause uproar in Netanyahu's coalition after US President Joe Biden's speech presenting it Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | published: 06.02.24 |09:35 YNet

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Israeli official sees slim chance Biden's deal will be finalized due to Hamas' demands. Ariel Kahana, June 2. 2024. ILH

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US forces destroy one Houthi drone, ballistic missiles in Red Sea, CENTCOM says. By Reuters. 06/02/2024 05:23 AM JPost

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IAF jets strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/02/2024 09:29 AM JPost

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Two Hezbollah UAVs explode in Katzrin area, Golan Heights - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/02/2024 09:49 AM JPost

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School children run for safety as sirens blare in north. In a video circulating online, the young pupils could be heard running to shelter as their school bus arrives. After about half an hour of continuous air raid warnings in the Golan and Israeli communities along the Lebanese border, the Israeli military said shortly before 9 a.m. that the incident had ended. [39] Erez Linn, June 2. 2024. ILH

Arsen Ostrovsky 🎗️ @Ostrov_A: Hi, how is your morning? Here in the north of Israel, a group of school children starting the new week, had to run for shelter, after a missile attack from Lebanon! on X

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764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing. Israel National News Jun 2, 2024, 11:19 AM INN

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After weeks of pro-Palestinian protests, Londoners take to the streets with Israeli flags. Miri Weissman, June 2, 2024. ILH

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British shadow minister under threat by anti-Israel mob. Israel National News. Jun 2, 2024, 4:33 PM INN

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Watch: Hostages' families march in New York. Activists and relatives of hostages who are being held by Hamas in Gaza marched in New York City prior to the start of the annual Israel Day on 5th Parade.

Israel National News, Jun 2, 2024, 5:34 PM INN

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The genocide claim against Israel doesn’t add up. The ratio of combatant-to-civilian casualties in Gaza should be recognized as a historical achievement of protecting civilian lives. By Shlomo Cohen and Yaacov Samet. 2 June 2024, 4:41 pm. The genocide claim against Israel doesn’t add up.

“The genocide in Gaza” cause has been roiling university campuses in the US and around the globe. The genocide accusation is the subject of a lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice and has been repeated by a few other countries, some scholars, endless activists, and one US congresswoman. Its political importance is not restricted to Israel. President Biden, it is argued, might be punished in the upcoming elections by progressive voters for complicity with this alleged genocide. The accusation could thus exert tremendous influence on world politics. This is a fascinating socio-political phenomenon since it is easy to prove that there is no genocide. Here we present a once-and-for-all clear-cut refutation.

To sustain the charge of genocide, the Genocide Convention (1948) requires that one prove both an “intent to destroy” a group and that acts were committed to implement that intent. Since intent is elusive, battles of narratives with respect to it can be interminable. Implementation, on the other hand, refers to empirical facts, and here the numbers swiftly refute the possibility of genocide – indeed, they attest to the exact opposite.

It is widely admitted that Israel has a right to retaliate against the perpetrators of the October 7 massacre and to seek to free its hostages, yet Israel is accused of leading a military offensive that resulted in an excessive – and therefore unjustified – level of civilian casualties in Gaza. While no one seems ready to offer a criterion for “excessiveness,” one parameter that would be flatly incompatible with genocide is an inordinately low combatant-to-civilian ratio. That this is precisely what the numbers show has been intimated but never properly demonstrated.

Numbers provided during war are never accurate, but let us work with the numbers we have. On February 29, the Gaza authorities reported a total of 30,035 Gazans dead. On the very same day, the Israel Defense Forces tallied the number of killed Hamas militants in Gaza at “over 13,000.” (Multiple analyses – e.g. here [40], here [41], and here [42] – make the numbers released by the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry extremely hard to believe, but we’ll treat them as accurate anyway; and if, for argument’s sake, we believe Hamas, it behooves us to believe Israel too.)

Now thirteen thousand militants out of 30,000 total dead spells a combatant-to-civilian ratio of 13:17. During war people do not stop dying of non-war-related reasons, however. The CIA World Factbook [43] assesses 3/1000 deaths yearly in the Gaza Strip. This translates to about 2,500 non-war-related deaths between October 7 and February 29 (given a population of 2.1 million). Since Hamas militants make up about 1.5% of the Gazan population, virtually all these 2,500 deaths are civilians. Hence the war-related combatant-to-civilian ratio drops to 13:14.5. Of course, not all civilians who died of war-related reasons died because of Israel: Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fired some 12,000 rockets during this war, roughly 12% [44] of which fell within the Gaza Strip. That’s 1,440 rockets falling indiscriminately on civilians. Hamas also opened fire on civilians who tried to follow IDF instructions and evacuate the fighting zones so as to stop serving as Hamas’ human shields. And so on. We do not know how many civilians died in these ways, but it is reasonable to conclude that the combatant-civilian death ratio stands at about 13:14, which is less than 1:1.1.

And now the crucial question: What should we make of this figure? It can only be evaluated meaningfully by comparison to historical references. The combatant-to-civilian ratio of wartime casualties varies widely according to the character of the war theater. A wide comparative historical analysis suggests [45] a (conservative) ratio of 1:1 on average. Crucially, however, in urban warfare the ratios climb very sharply. The Washington DC-based Center for Civilians in Conflict reports [46] that “In cities […] civilians account for 90 percent of the casualties during war.” Similarly, in its global survey of armed conflicts from 2011 to 2020, the NGO Action on Armed Violence found [47] that “91% of those reported killed or injured by explosive weapons in populated areas were civilians.” Even when attacks were “explicitly coded as targeting armed actors” specifically, civilian casualties in populated areas still accounted for 69%. The (less than) 1:1.1 ratio of combatant-to-civilian casualties of war in the inordinately densely populated Gaza Strip is astonishingly low in historical comparison. Not only is this conceptually incompatible with genocide – it is its very polar opposite.

Notice also that since the 1:1.1 ratio is inordinately low compared to the norm in urban warfare, then even if, hypothetically, the final true numbers turn out to be doubly worse, they would still be low in historical comparison and therefore incompatible even with a prima facie suspicion of genocide.

Since nobody attributes to the IDF extreme ineptitude in killing, the 1:1.1 ratio of combatant-to-civilian casualties achieved in Gaza should be recognized as a historical achievement of protecting civilian lives. Thus the numbers also testify to a lack of genocidal intent.

War is invariably replete with human tragedies. Nothing written here overlooks this. Our point is only that a historically low overall ratio of combatant-to-civilian casualties refutes the possibility of genocide. Stories of specific tragedies are surely an important aspect of the coverage of war; but focusing exclusively on those at the expense of the overall statistics amounts to informational manipulation.

The conclusions presented here are based on simple reasoning and information available to all. That the ICJ judges in The Hague, who proceed with the genocide trial, cannot produce simple reasoning is deeply disturbing. If they can, yet proceed, this is alarmingly worse. The Jewish people and the Jewish State have been repeatedly victims of blood libels. This looks like yet another one – if you just do the math.

– Shlomo Cohen is an associate professor of philosophy at Ben-Gurion University, specializing in ethics, and a medical doctor. His book The Concept and Ethics of Manipulation is forthcoming with Cambridge University Press. Yaacov Samet is a vascular surgeon. He is a major in the IDF, who has served for months in the Gaza Strip during Iron Swords. TOI

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War in the north: Firefighters fighting blazes caused by rockets and drones. Israel National News Jun 2, 2024, 5:59 PM INN

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Watch: IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility. Israel National News. Jun 2, 2024, 5:19 PM INN

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Hezbollah attacks escalate in northern Israel, injuries reported. Multiple alerts triggered all across Lebanon border, property damaged and major fires break out as IDF responds to rocket barrage and intrusion attempts; Nahariya hit by drone in first in war.

Yair Kraus | published: 06.02.24 | 21:36 YNet

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Reports in Syria: 12 militiamen dead in Israeli attack in the Aleppo area. Sounds of loud explosions reported at a copper factory in the area of ​​the city of Aleppo. Al-Arabiya reports that Israel was behind the attack. Israel National News. Published: Jun 3, 2024, 1:31 AM (GMT+3) Updated: 3:05 AM INN

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IDF furious | Palestinian Authority frees terrorist who murdered two soldiers. The terrorist who murdered two soldiers in a ramming attack turned himself into the PA police, who, after holding him for a day, released him. Israel National News, Jun 3, 2024, 8:07 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Arrow system intercepts ballistic missile targeting Eilat. The missile was reportedly fired by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. (June 3, 2023 / JNS) JNS

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Dolev Yehud was an October 7 hero: 'Went out to treat the wounded, saving lives was in his blood.' The morning of the massacre he went out to take care of the wounded, while his pregnant wife and 3 children waited; His body was identified on Monday morning, after 8 months in which he was considered a hostage. Adir Yanko | 06.03.24: 14:08 YNet

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz. Israel National News Jun 3, 2024, 8:59 AM INN

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'We won't stop the war until the hostages return.'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is working on setting up an alternative to Hamas rule in Gaza.

Israel National News Jun 3, 2024, 12:21 PM INN

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Netanyahu says ‘gaps’ between Israel’s hostage deal proposal and terms presented by Biden. By TOI Staff. 03 June, 2024 Egypt says Hamas views latest proposal ‘positively,’ awaits Israeli response * Blinken talks ceasefire deal with Gallant, Gantz * Arrow system downs ballistic missile fired at Eilat. TOI

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Hezbollah burns 2,500 acres of land in northern Israel: 'It will take years to recover.' Hezbollah's rockets burn a substantial amount of land in the Golan Heights, forcing firefighters to work hours on the resultant fires; Hezbollah expands its range to Acre and Nahariya; 'It's closing in on us' Yair Kraus, Alexandra Lukash | published:13:41 YNet

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Ronania: Syrian citizen attempts attack on Israeli embassy.

A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the lobby of the Israeli embassy building in Romania. No one was injured in the incident. The suspect was arrested and taken for interrogation.

Nitzan Kedar. Jun 3, 2024, 3:31 PM INN

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New York: New York: Anti-Israel protester holds sign reading, 'Kill hostages now.' Masked anti-Israel protester holds hateful sign calling for the deaths of all hostages, including innocent civilian elderly, women, and children.

Israel National News, Jun 3, 2024, 11:07 AM (GMT+3)

A masked anti-Israel protester attempted to disrupt the Israel Day Parade which took place Sunday in New York.

As he marched wearing a black mask and Palestinian Authority flag, the man held a sign reading, "Kill hostages now."

This year's parade was led by the families of the approximately 250 people who were taken hostage by Hamas and other terrorists on October 7. The Red Cross has not been allowed to visit or treat any of the hostages, and it is not clear how many remain alive.

The vast majority of hostages taken on October 7 were civilians, among them women and children. Fifteen civilian women and two children still remain hostage in Gaza, despite agreements that they would be freed during the November 2023 prisoner swap deal.

Hamas refuses to commit to releasing even 33 living hostages out of the over 120 hostages still remaining in Gaza in any proposed prisoner swap deal. INN

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At Israel parade: Chuck Schumer: Hamas is evil, we will defeat Hamas. Israel National News Jun 3, 2024, 2:35 PM INN

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Israeli vehicles fired on in West Bank, no injuries. 03 June, 2024. TOI

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Middle Eastern students are protesting Egypt for not opening Rafah. June 3, 2024.

While the purportedly "pro-Palestinian" protesters in the US and Europe are careful not to demand that Egypt do anything to help out Gazans who cannot escape, student protesters in Egypt and Lebanon have no problem making those demands. EoZ

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Shin Bet says it foiled Hamas suicide bombing plot directed from Turkey.

Israel says it foiled a recent attempt by Hamas to carry out a suicide bombing attack in Israel, directed by members of the terror group in Turkey.

By Emanuel Fabian, 03 June, 2024.

The Shin Bet says that as part of the plans ahead of the attack, the would-be suicide bomber filmed a last will, took motorcycle lessons that he would have used in the attack, and received funds and instructions to carry out the bombing, including where to collect the explosive device from a hidden location in the West Bank.

The large fragmentation bomb, weighing some 12 kilograms, was seized by the Shin Bet from a spring in the West Bank, the agency says. Next to the bomb, the Shin Bet says, it found written instructions on how to carry out the attack. TOI

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In A Child's Bedroom: IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah. Israel National News Jun 3, 2024, 5:29 PM INN

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Cleared for publication: 4 hostages murdered in captivity. IDF clears for publication that hostages Haim Perry, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper, and Nadav Popplewell are no longer alive. Israel National News Jun 3, 2024, 8:52 PM INN

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Report: Netanyahu to address Congress next Thursday. Elad Benari Jun 3, 2024, 11:23 PM INN

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Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return. Israel National News Jun 4, 2024, 12:09 AM INN

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Son of slain hostage: 'Hamas abducted them and Hamas was responsible for their lives.' Israel National News, Jun 4, 2024, 9:18 AM INN

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Lebanese report: Israel to declare war in the near future.

British sources believe Israel will attack Lebanon in mid-June, report says.

Israel National News, Jun 4, 2024, 10:00 AM INN

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Iran will react if IAEA passes resolution against it - Fars news agency. By Reuters. 06/04/2024 10:03 AM JPost

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Europe's draft IAEA resolution presses Iran. Reuters YNet

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Iranian foreign minister meets Nasrallah on 1st Lebanon visit since taking office. Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bakri met with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut on Monday, Hezbollah said. This was Bakri's first visit to Lebanon since assuming office in the wake of the death of his predecessor in a helicopter crash last month. From Beirut, the minister travelled to Damascus for meetings with Syrian leaders. Lior Ben Ari | 06.04.24 | 11:08 YNet

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Two UAVs intercepted over Galilee; Fire in forest near Tzfat. Israel National News, Jun 4, 2024, 11:50 AM INN

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Reservist wounded from interception in Safed. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/04/2024 12:04 PM JPost

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'Clear and repeated anti-Israel bias' European Jewish leaders condemn EU High Commissioner.

Over 100 Jewish leaders from across Europe met to discuss operational methods to combat the harassment of Jews on the continent and the rising tide of antisemitic hate since October 7.

Israel National News. Jun 4, 2024, 1:48 PM "...we note with great concern EU High Representative Josep Borrell’s clear and repeated anti-Israel bias that has been a significant contributory factor to the ongoing antisemitism and the vilification of the state of Israel." INN

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ADL accuses Jewish Voice for Peace of violating election laws. Israel National News, Jun 4, 2024, 3:50 PM. INN

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PA names hall after arch-terrorist Abu Jihad, whom it admires for planning murder of 125. By Nan Jacques Zilberdik, June 4, 2024.

Until Hamas’ massacre against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Coastal Road terror attack was the most lethal in Israel’s history. Fatah terrorists from Lebanon hijacked a bus full of Israeli civilians on vacation and murdered 37, of whom 12 were children. Arch-terrorist Abu Jihad planned and supervised the attack, which was led by female terrorist Dalal Mughrabi.

The PA has praised Abu Jihad for orchestrating the murder of at least 125 Israelis, and Palestinian Media Watch has documented how the PA has turned him into a role model for Palestinian society. Posthumously, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas awarded Abu Jihad the Star of Honor. [48] PalWatch

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Footage: Hamas terrorists eliminated in UNRWA school. Uzi Baruch. Jun 4, 2024, 2:02 PM INN

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TIME: Biden: 'Hamas could end this tomorrow' Israel National News. Jun 4, 2024, 3:52 PM INN

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Survey: US Jews more optimistic about Israel's future than America's. Jewish People Policy Institute publishes results of Kol Haam: Voice of the Jewish People Survey, which show more Jews believe US is not supporting Israel enough.

Israel National News, Jun 4, 2024, 4:53 PM. INN

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PM to U.S. Jewish students: 'fight lies with truth.' Ynetnews. 06.04.24. YNet

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Troops wrap up push to re-clear Hamas from Gaza City neighborhood. 04 June, 2024 TOI

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Lapid hails Haredi backing for hostage deal proposal. 04 June, 2024 TOI

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Hezbollah names operative killed in drone hit. 04 June, 2024 TOI

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Biden: Netanyahu willing to do almost anything to free hostages, as pressure ramps up. By TOI Staff. US president also says Israelis have ‘every reason’ to believe war dragged out due to politics * Shas backs truce proposal attacked by Ben Gvir, Smotrich * Qatar asks for clarity. 04 June, 2024. TOI

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‘A nightmare’: North cries out for action amid widespread fires sparked by Hezbollah. Stuart Viner and TOI Staff. Opposition lawmakers pan ‘weak’ government as fires burn for over a day across swaths of territory; far-right ministers say Lebanon should ‘burn,’ be sent back to ‘Stone Age.’ TOI

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Anti-Israel group accused of breaking election laws as it backs reps Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar. By Michael Kaplan. Published June 3, 2024, 5:36 p.m. ET Protesters including members of Jewish Voice for Peace rallying in Washington DC The "electoral arm" of anti-Israel protest group Jewish Voice for Peace - the group behind this protest in one of the House of Representatives' office buildings last year - is facing a demand for a formal investigation over how it spends its money.

A high-profile anti-Israel group was accused Monday of breaking election laws – and told it must come clean on how it is spending its donors’ cash.

The Jewish Voice for Peace Action PAC calls itself the “electoral wing” and “sister organization” of anti-Zionist group Jewish Voice for Peace, which has funded and organized campus protests, some of which turned violent. It also calls itself Jewish Vote for Peace.

But the Anti-Defamation League alleged Monday that JVP Action PAC is breaking strict laws on its spending – and said it should be forced to account for where its money goes.

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and Michigan Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who both expressed anti-Israel views and are backed by JVP Action.

The political action committee backs a slate of outspoken critics of Israel – among them Michigan Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who was censured by Congress for calling for the destruction of the Jewish state and justifying the Hamas Oct. 7 massacre as “resistance.”

It also calls for voters to back Bronx Rep. Jamaal Bowman, who is facing a tough primary over his anti-Israel record, and Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was accused of “blood libel” for calling Jewish students “pro-genocide” last month.

In a formal complaint to the Federal Election Commission the ADL alleged that JPV Action PAC spent a total of $82,956 from 2020 to 2023.

Yet only $1,775, or slightly more than two percent went to candidates.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, has been identified by JVP Action as one of its key 2024 candidates. She was censured by Congress for calling the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre “resistance.” A close-up view of a sign reading 'Jewish vote for peace'

The PAC also calls itself Jewish Vote for Peace when it appeals to donors for cash.

ADL attorney Steve Sheinberg told The Post, “I don’t know what they are doing with the money.

“But they are not doing what they are supposed to be doing. According to public filings, it looks like they received money, didn’t pay taxes on it and did not give the money to candidates.

“Considering JVP’s involvement in all manner of anti-Israel protests, I would like to know what the PAC money is being spent on.

“FEC must hold JVP PAC accountable for violations of the law.”

JVP Action PAC is also accused of taking illegal contributions from donors who had already given the $5,000 maximum per year, another breach of the law. NY Post

('Jewish Voice for Peace’ is Neither. Mike Offner, Nov 17, 2023 What's in a name?

The group calling itself “Jewish Voice for Peace” is neither Jewish nor for peace.

It is, rather, a front for promotion of Jew-hatred and antisemitic propaganda.

The name of the group is a sick joke and a childish though deadly and evil ploy to attempt to convey and promote division within the Jewish community, to create the false impression that there are large numbers of Jews who believe the State of Israel has no right to exist, and to promote the insanity that the October 7 war crimes of Hamas were somehow “justified” by the history of the region.

The Judean published a since-deleted [49] tweet - from an individual who appears to have forgotten to switch to the “Jewish Voice for Peace” account before publishing this comment: [50] TOI

"Jewish Voice For Peace" Exposed By Errant Tweet From A Muslim Extremist. The Judean Staff International 15 May 2023.

During the "Shield and Arrow" operation, CNN anchor Jake Tapper spoke about Israel's right to defend itself. In an attempt to condemn Tapper, Dr. Hatem Bazian, an anti-Zionist and arguably an antisemitic Muslim, accidentally wrote a post from his personal Twitter account instead of the account of the American leftist group "Jewish Voice for Peace", thus exposing that the organization does not necessarily present a Jewish voice at all.

Throughout the recent Israel Defense Forces operation in Gaza, many voices in Israel and around the world spoke out for and against the actions of the IDF and the State of Israel. Dr. Hatem Bazian, one of the leaders of the BDS movement in the US and the founder of the extreme student group “Students for Justice in Palestine” (SJP), responded to the statement of Tapper, the CNN presenter who seemingly backed Israel's right to defend itself. — Canary Mission (@canarymission) May 14, 2023. In his own words, meant for the Jewish Voices for Peace Twitter account, Hazem said: "Jake Tapper, your reporting on Rashida Tlaib’s Nakba 75 event was racist and anti-Palestinian. As Jews who believe in human rights and justice, we demand you do better.” But the doctor's mistake was revealing that he has been writing on behalf of the Jewish Voices for Peace, despite not being Jewish or even remotely affiliated with the Jewish people whatsoever. The next day that post was deleted and another one came up with similar language. In fact, there were several JVP tweets with nearly identical messaging that came from Palestinian activists. [51])

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Israeli forces arrest 24 suspects in overnight operation in West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/04/2024 06:44 PM JPost

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IDF troops thwart suspect attempting to enter Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/04/2024 06:51 PM JPost

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Sullivan: Ball is in Hamas's court, response to ceasefire proposal awaited U.S. National Security Advisor acknowledges the possibility that Hamas might prefer to continue the conflict rather than accept the ceasefire, in conversation with reporters i24NEWS | published:06.05.24|07:48 YNet

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in five locations in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/05/2024 08:08 AM JPost

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Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona: 'We are prepared for very intense action in the north.' Hezki Baruch, Jun 5, 2024, 12:25 PM INN

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IDF establishes new counterterrorism unit in the Gaza border area. Uzi Baruch, Jun 5, 2024, 2:58 PM INN

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Merrick Garland: 'I'm extremely worried, terror threat way up after October 7'. US Attorney General issues dire warning on level of terror threat against the US in Congressional hearing on same day FBI director makes similar warning in Senate hearing. Israel National News, Jun 5, 2024, 5:26 PM INN

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Five arrested: Clashes at Damascus Gate before Flag March. Young Jews clashed with activists from the left-wing movements 'Standing Together' and the Humanitarian Guard and journalists who came to cover the march. Five were arrested for investigation. Israel National News Jun 5, 2024, 6:36 PM INN

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At least 11 hurt in Hezbollah drone attack on soccer field.

1 in critical condition, 3 in serious condition after Hezbollah drone explodes in a soccer field in Druze town of Hurfeish in northern Israel.

Israel National News, Jun 5, 2024, 6:35 PM INN

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Herzog: 'World shouldn't be surprised when Israel responds to Hezbollah.' Israel National News, Jun 5, 2024, 8:36 PM INN

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Biden pushes for a hostage deal next week, but Hamas not satisfied with US guarantee. Hamas expressed concerns over Israeli proposal, which does not guarantee that Israel would not resume figting in Gaza after the first phase - a temporary six-week cease-fire, the Wall Street Journal reveals. Moran Azulay, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | published:06.05.24|20:57 YNet

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A young Arab pretended to be a soldier and interviewed against Israel: "They kill women and babies." Shlomi Heller, Last updated: 6.5.2024 / 8:30

According to the suspicion, the guy was interviewed on social media against the state, identifying himself as an Israeli soldier. After the video reached the police, they were able to locate the young man, who turned out to be a resident of Abu Ghosh who had not enlisted in the army. He was taken for questioning, at the end of which he was imprisoned, and a request will be made to extend his detention. Walla!

Online incitement: an Arab who impersonated a soldier and slandered Israel was arrested. A 19-year-old Arab from Abu Ghosh posed as an IDF soldier and gave an interview against Israel on social media. The police arrested him. Israel National News, Jun 5, 2024, 8:29 AM (GMT+3)

Over the past week the Jerusalem District of the Israel Police has been monitoring social media posts by an Arab, suspecting that he is impersonating an IDF soldier and slandering Israel in an interview to someone who has many online followers.

The documentation shows an Arab-Israeli suspect who presented himself as an IDF soldier, sending messages against Israel and IDF soldiers, while claiming the "systematic and deliberate killing of women, children and babies in Gaza every day."

Following the incident that raised suspicions that the suspect was impersonating a soldier, police initiated operations to locate his identity and place of residence and check the content that was posted. After they found that this was a 19-year-old Arab-Israeli resident of Abu Ghosh who is not a soldier, they opened an investigation.

Last Tuesday night, detectives from the Harel station came to Abu Ghosh and arrested the suspect at his home. He was taken to the local police station for questioning. After being interrogated he was detained and today the police will submit a request to the court to extend his detention. INN

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The Significance Of ‘The XV Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2024. By Tufail Ahmad, June 5, 2024.

The KazanForum 2024 brought together more than 1,000 Islamic religious scholars from over 70 Russian regions, including the Donetsk People’s Republic, according to an official report.

Marat Khusnullin, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and head of the organizing committee of KazanForum 2024, told the delegates: “I would like to thank the Muslim clergy representatives, who have arrived in Kazan from across all Russia, as well as the leadership of the Republic of Tatarstan, for joining efforts to contribute to the sustainable development of the Russian statehood.” He added: “[I]n this difficult time of drastic challenges, we should take every effort to enhance interethnic communication and inter-faith dialogue in order to preserve our large country’s cultural diversity, traditional values, and unity of the nation.” MEMRI

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Sen. Tom Cotton to A-G: Investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan. Israel National News, Jun 6, 2024, 8:00 AM INN

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Hamas rejects Israel's proposal for ceasefire deal - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/06/2024 09:37 AM JPost

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Car bomb explodes near Jenin in West Bank, no casualties - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/06/2024 09:55 AM JPost

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Report: Hamas rejected hostage deal. Israel National News, Jun 6, 2024, 9:08 AM INN

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Sen. Tom Cotton to A-G: Investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan. Israel National News, Jun 6, 2024, 8:00 AM INN

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First sergeant (res.) Refael Kauders killed in drone attack.

IDF reservist Refael Kauders, 39, fought in the Alon Brigade and fell in battle in northern Israel.

Israel National News, Jun 6, 2024, 8:30 AM INN

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Terrorists attempting to breach Gaza border are eliminated. Israel National News, Jun 6, 2024, 9:55 AM INN

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Sderot Mayor: 'We need to control Gaza for many years to come.' Yoni Kempinski. Jun 6, 2024, 9:59 AM INN

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Gazan terrorists attempt to infiltrate Israel, evading IDF security buffer before being spotted. By Amir Bohbot. 06/06/2024 10:10 AM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures, terrorists in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/06/2024 05:11 PM JPost

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IDF continues operations in Bureij, Deir al Balah, and Rafah after new terror tunnels uncovered. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/06/2024 05:06 PM JPost

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US to impose sanctions on Lions' Den terrorist group operating in Nablus. By Hannah Sarisohn, 06/06/2024 05:55 PM JPost

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IDF names terrorists killed in Gaza school strike, says media ‘fell for Hamas tactics.’ By TOI Staff. 06 June, 2024. ...Noting the overnight airstrike on terror operatives gathered in three classrooms in a UN school in central Gaza’s Nuseirat, Hagari says “This is the fifth time we have had to target Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists operating from inside UNRWA facilities.”

“In the last months alone, Hamas wages wars from schools and hospitals. Hamas hopes that international law and public sympathy will provide a shield for their military activities, which is why they systematically operate from schools, UN facilities, hospitals and mosques,” he says.

“Sadly, we saw some media outlets fall for Hamas’s tactics yet again, before checking the facts,” Hagari continues.

“While Hamas abuses international law, the IDF will continue to operate according to international law. The systematic abuse of UN facilities is a war crime, and it must be stopped by the world,” he adds. TOI

Hillel Fuld @HilzFuld: Hey @piersmorgan, here are the names, pictures, and titles of the Hamas terrorists that the IDF eliminated in the UNWRA school you tweeted about claiming that the people killed were innocent. Let me know if you need me to translate the Hebrew, although you seem to think you know pretty well having translated Netanyahu's words ... Jun 6, 2024 on X

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Awesome Jew @Jewsarethegoat: ⚠️ 'Radi Ahmad' is flying a Nazi swastika flag at his tire shop in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Islamic Jew hater says, he's Palestinian and he's voicing the opinion for his people. June 6, 2024 on X

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NYPD seeks suspect: Victim struck in face with rock, Israel flag burned. By Michael Starr. 06/06/2024 07:50 PM JPost

Notes part II (June 7 - July 7)

'Falling for Hamas tactics’: IDF names 9 terrorists killed in school strike, slams media. After attack on UNRWA facility that reportedly killed 33 and sparked global anger, army spokesman says its intel showed no women or children in the targeted rooms.

By Emanuel Fabian, 07 June, 2024. TOI Staff and Agencies. [52] TOI

IDF identifies terrorists eliminated in UNRWA school strike. Chief military spokesperson Daniel Hagari criticizes global media for echoing false Palestinian claims of civilian casualties, says army delayed strike twice due to civilians located in area Yael Ciechanover | published:06.06.24 | 23:40 YNet

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WATCH: IAF jets strike Hezbollah infrastructure overnight.

By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/07/2024 08:23 AM JPost.

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France: Arab charged with financing terrorism against Israelis. Israel National News, Jun 7, 2024, 1:07 AM INN

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Houthi Al-Masirah TV: US-UK strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. By Reuters. 06/07/2024 03:00 PM JPost

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Toronto: Police dismantle anti-Israel encampment at York University. Elad Benari. Jun 7, 2024, 4:53 AM INN

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Netanyahu's address to Congress to take place on July 24. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, July 24. Elad Benari, Jun 7, 2024, 4:56 AM INN

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Following sirens, Gaza border communities detect a fall in an open area, no casualties. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/07/2024 11:18 AM JPost

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Paratroopers Brigade joins fighting in Gaza Israel National News, Jun 7, 2024, 11:41 AM INN

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Bodycam footage. Weapons found in baby's crib in Rafah

IDF publishes footage from the body cameras of the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade in the Rafah area

Israel National News, Jun 7, 2024, 1:21 PM INN

WATCH: IDF soldiers find weapons in baby crib in Rafah. By Jerusalem Post Staff. June 7, 2024. Nahal Brigade soldiers discover weapons in a house in Rafah, Gaza Strip, June 7, 2024. (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT) The soldiers fought in close-quarter battles with armed terrorists above and below ground. JPost

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After denying Hamas rapes. Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired from The Hill. Israel National News, Jun 7, 2024, 4:14 AM INN

Commentator axed after disrespectful eye roll during interview with hostage's sister. The Hill commentator Brianna Joy Gray fired over behavior toward Yarden Gonen, sister of Hamas hostage Romi Gonen... Ynet | 06.06.24:13:52 ...According to the broadcast footage, when Gonen expressed hope that Gray believed testimonies revealing that female hostages are subjected to sexual violence by terrorists, Gray rolled her eyes, sighed, and abruptly ended the interview. "I really hope that you specifically will believe women when they say they got hurt," Gonen said. Gray reportedly rolled her eyes, sighed, and said, "Okay, thanks for joining. Stick around," cutting off the guest's remarks live on air. YNet

Tov | [#SHAREWIDELY] Briahna Joy Gray not only rolled her eyes at Yarden Gonen, the sister of Israeli hostage Romi Gonen, but also perpetuated antisemitic conspiracy that Israel is to blame for 9/11. Briahna exploited an interview with an Israeli hostage’s sister to promote antisemitism. You cannot get lower than this. Her behavior toward Yarden is appalling and dehumanizing. Yarden, we love you and we will continue to fight for you and your sister @bring.romi.home. June 6, 2024. Instagram

Brianna Joy Gray. It was after she tried to white wash the pro terror rallies on Michigan reminding that it has a large Muslim population, she even dared bringing up a "rational" for 9/11 -- in the name of others -- in her words of "Israel's occupation of [so-called] palestine." EoZ

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Moving: Women pray at site of music festival massacre. Hezki Baruch, Jun 7, 2024, 2:54 PM INN

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CAMERAorg @CAMERAorg: In May CAMERA achieved a record 75 corrections, beating out our previous monthly record of 59 corrections in October 2023 👏 This is more than double our achieved corrections achieved in in May of last year 📈 Bad reporting is growing, but so are our successes in reining it in... Jun 7, 2024 on X

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Gaza women and children killed less frequently as war toll rises, analysis finds While Gaza's Hamas-controlled Health Ministry continues to claim women and children make up two-thirds of war fatalities, breakdown of data indicates sharp decline. Associated Press | published:06.07.24: 14:25. The proportion of Palestinian women and children being killed in the Israel-Hamas war appears to have declined sharply, an Associated Press analysis of Gaza Health Ministry data has found, a trend that both coincides with Israel's changing battlefield tactics and contradicts the ministry's own public statements. YNet

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Israel secures full control over entire Gaza-Egypt border, report says. IDF forces said to seize Philadelphi Corridor completely after Gazans report attempted westward push from air and ground overnight, with fierce gun battles between Israeli troops and Hamas-led Palestinian fighters also taking place.

Einav Halabi | published:06.07.24: 15:41 YNet

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Yemen's Houthi rebels detain 11 UN staffers as well as aid workers in sudden crackdown. Eleven Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Yemen’s Houthi rebels under unclear circumstances. By Jon Gambrell and Baraa Anwer Associated Press. June 7, 2024, 5:05 AM ET ABC

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CNN’s advocacy journalism. The network misreports a Gaza civilian casualty incident in order to defame Israel. Karen Bekker. (June 9, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Blinken to visit Israel for the eighth time since October 7. Elad Benari, Canada Jun 7, 2024, 11:59 PM INN

Burglary Charges Filed Against Stanford University Anti-Zionist Protesters. By Dion J. Pierre, June 7, 2024. Felony burglary charges have been filed against the 13 Stanford University students who occupied school president Richard Saller’s office earlier this week, The Stanford Daily reported on Friday.

Anti-Israel activists associated with the campus group Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) raided Saller’s office on Wednesday, locking themselves inside using, the Daily said, “bike locks, chains, ladders, and chairs.” The incident was part of a larger pro-Hamas demonstration in which SJP demanded that the university adopt the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement, which seeks to isolate Israel from the international community as the first step to its eventual elimination... Algemeiner

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Four hostages rescued from Gaza, Yamam officer killed.

Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were rescued from Hamas captivity in a complex daytime operation. [53] Israel National News. Jun 8, 2024, 8:30 PM INN

Yamam commander fell in hostage rescue operation. Yamam Squad Commander Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora led the force that rescued four hostages from Gaza. He was injured in the battle and later died of his wounds. Israel National News, Jun 8, 2024, 8:46 PM INN

knock on the door: 'It's the IDF, we came to rescue you.' Noa Argamani, rescued from the Nuseirat 'refugee' camp in Gaza, arrives at Ichilov Hospital, where her mother Liora awaits. Israel National News. Jun 8, 2024, 9:10 PM (GMT+3) INN

Hostages held alongside families in adjacent buildings | new details and first footage. Captives held in two separate buildings hundreds of yards apart; forces simultaneously breach both in 'one of most complex operations ever'; vehicle carrying hostages breaks down and comes under heavy fire, prompting IDF forces to storm in for rescue; here’s what can be shared about the heroic rescue operation in Nuseirat. Yoav Zitun | 08.07.24. YNet

IDF publishes footage of rescued hostages being evacuated from Gaza via helicopter. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 05:29 PM JPost

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Moving: Released hostages reunited with their families. Israel National News, Jun 8, 2024, 8:54 PM INN

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Noa Argamani embraces terminally ill mother. Hadar Gil-Ad. 08.07.24. YNet

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'Only half Chinese': China refused to aid in Noa Argamani's release. Itamar Eichner | 06.08.24. YNet

Near-perfect Gaza rescue op in broad daylight Ron Ben Yishai | 08.07.24. YNet

Netanyahu says Israel does not give into terror, committed to free all hostages. By Reuters. 06/08/2024 04:13 PM JPost

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Israel Air Force strikes strategic Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon overnight. By Maariv. 06/08/2024 04:34 AM JPost

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IDF operates in the West Bank, violent clashes broke out - report By Walla! 06/08/2024 05:36 AM JPost

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Iraq's Islamic Jihad takes responsibility for Saturday morning's UAV attack. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 06:24 AM JPost

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IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 12:23 PM JPost

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IDF successfully intercepts aerial target over Nahariya coast. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 04:40 PM JPost

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Hamas says it still has large number of hostages and can increase it. By Reuters. 06/08/2024 05:32 PM JPost

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Biden welcomes rescue of four Israeli hostages in Gaza. By Reuters. 06/08/2024 05:35 PM JPost

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WATCH: Noa Argamani to Netanyahu: It's so good to speak Hebrew again. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 05:40 PM JPost

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Footage from inside helicopter: Noa Argamani rescued from the Gaza Strip Israel National News Jun 8, 2024, 8:56 PM INN

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Israeli Air Force strike Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon, two killed. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 06:13 PM JPost

IDF strikes four Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon. Israel National News. Jun 8, 2024, 9:53 PM INN

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Palestinian President Abbas calls for urgent UN General Assembly meeting. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 06:50 PM JPost

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Israel to rename hostage rescue operation after commander who died. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 07:50 PM JPost

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Hezbollah says it fired Falaq 2 rockets at Israel for first time. By Reuters. 06/08/2024 08:46 PM JPost

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EU's Josep Borrell calls hostage rescue operation 'another massacre [sic] of civilians' in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 08:38 PM JPost

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Netanyahu pleads with Gantz to stay in government. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/08/2024 08:55 PM JPost

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Protesters nationwide hail rescue of 4 hostages, while urging deal to free the rest. Far-right leaders: Military pressure is the way to free captives * Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv unite with families, start telling captivity stories. 'I'm fine now, thank you everyone,' rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan tells media. Russian ambassador hails hostages' rescue, without mentioning Hamas. TOI

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Freed Hostages Reunited With Loved Ones at Hospital in Israel. By Storyful and Reuters •June 8, 2024. The freed hostages — Noa Argamani, 26; Almog Meir Jan, 22; Andrey Kozlov, 27; and Shlomi Ziv, 41 — were rescued by Israeli forces on Saturday after being held in Gaza since the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, the military said. NYT

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'The diamonds are in our hands': Gaza hostage rescue mission minute-by-minute. Forces moved stealthily in daylight to buildings holding Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Shlomi Ziv and Andrey Kozlov; Yamam officer Arnon Zamora fell rescuing three of them; hundreds of terrorists converged, leading to rare authorization for helicopters to land deep in Gaza. Yoav Zitun | published: 07.08.24 | 23:44 YNet

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Mia Regev against the Arab actress Lama Tatour: "A kick to Gaza. Shame." Roni Tarnovsky. Last updated: 9.6.2024 / 12:21

Former actress and presenter Lama Tatour attacked Noa Argamani immediately after she was rescued from Gaza in a daring operation. Like many, Mia Regev, who returned from captivity at the beginning of the war, responded sharply to the words. Walla

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Haim Levinson joked about Noa Argamani and caused an uproar: "A repulsive tweet". Roni Shiner, 06.08.24.

The journalist Haim Levinson caused a stir this evening when he commented on the picture of Noa Argamani from the hospital with her by her father's side, shortly after she was rescued from the hands of Hamas terrorists: "Poor thing, because of her time with Arabs she got used to drinking red cola."

Haim Levinson, a "Haaretz" journalist who presents a program every week on Bequest 12 alongside Ofira Assig, commented this evening (Saturday) on the release of Noa Argamani from the captivity of Hamas in Gaza, when he wrote about a photo of her with her father taken shortly after they met: "Poor thing, from too much time with Arabs she got used to drinking red cola."

The tweet on X (formerly Twitter) caused a lot of outrage. Among the comments: "If you have nothing to say, don't say it. Repulsive tweet", "Stupid joke about a girl who was in captivity for 8 months... Shame on you", "Terrible and terrible tweet. This is simply not the time for such jokes. Disgusting", "What a zero you are ", "You are not only stupid, you also lack any sensitivity and no boundaries. Congratulations on the most tactless response to 2024."

Early today, Keshet 12 announced that the actress Lama Tatour, who presented the cultural program "Perspective" on Saturday mornings, was fired, following her comments about Argamani.

Let's recall that Tatour wrote on her Instagram account after the rescue of Hamas hostage organizers: "This is what a girl who was kidnapped for 9 months looks like? ... What is this?? That's why innocent children and women have to be killed? ". ICE

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Dr. Eli David @DrEliDavid: An innocent doctor and an innocent journalist were killed by Israel yesterday. Dr. Ahmed Al-Jamal (right) and journalist Abdullah Al-Jamal (left) were brutally murdered.

Their only crime was holding Israeli hostages in their home. June 9, 2024. on X

“INNOCENT CIVILIANS:” Was Noa Argamani Held In Home Of MD & His Journalist Son? June 9, 2024.

Israeli media reports revealed on Sunday that rescued hostage Noa Argamani may have been held in the home of Palestinian journalist Abdallah Aljamal.

His father, a doctor, also lived in the home, located in the Nuseirat “refugee camp.” In fact, it was the EuroMedHR group, an NGO that ‘monitors’ freedom in Europe and the Middle East, that revealed the story, complaining! that IDF forces stormed the home and killed the family members...

Aljamal wrote for Al Jazeera in the past and was most recently writing for the Palestine Chronicle, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the US.

Only 24 hours before his death, Aljamal wrote an article about the supposed Israeli “massacre” in a UNWRA school, where at least 17 Hamas terrorists were killed.

Due to his strict ethical standards at work and home, YWN readers can feel confident that Abdallah’s article was unbiased, completely factual and adhered to the highest journalistic standards. YWN

IDF confirms: Al Jazeera journalist was terrorist who held hostages. Al Jazeera journalist Abdallah Aljamal was an operative in the Hamas terrorist organization, who held the hostages Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv captive in his family home in Nuseirat. Israel National News. Jun 9, 2024, 8:10 PM (GMT+3) INN

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BBC news presenter asks: Did IDF 'warn the Palestinians' before hostage rescue.

IDF spokesman says warning those holding the hostages 'would defeat the purpose' since the terrorists would 'kill the hostages'; CNN takes heat for saying that the hostages were 'released', implying that Hamas freed them.

Ran Boker | published: 07.09.24 |14:34

The coverage of Operation Arnon, in which four hostages held captive in Gaza were rescued, aroused interest throughout the world media; But as is typical when it comes to the coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas, it did not go smoothly.. Conricus was forced to answer the obvious to the strange question: "Of course, we cannot anticipate Israel to be warning ahead of a raid to extract or to save hostages because then what the terrorists would do is to kill the hostages, and that would defeat the purpose." Conricus added that the hostages "were held and jailed by Palestinian civilians in a Palestinian civilian area. As regrettable as any loss of life is, I think that we would have to investigate really who were the people who jailed these Israeli civilians for eight months." [54] YNet

BBC asks why IDF didn't warn Gazans on secret raid. Former IDF spokesperson pushes back against the notion, saying advance warnings were impossible as they could have jeopardized the mission and led to the hostages being killed. By ILH Staff Published on 06-08-2024 22:27 Last modified: 06-09-2024 13:53

Former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus pushed back against a suggestion by BBC news anchor Helena Humphrey Sunday after she said the Israeli military should have given Palestinians advance warning on Saturday's hostage rescue operation.

"Of course, we cannot anticipate Israel to be warning ahead of a raid to extract or to save hostages because then what the terrorists would do is to kill the hostages, and that would defeat the purpose," Conricus rebuffed. ILH

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IAF jets strike Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/09/2024 10:54 AM JPost

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Yemen's Houthis say they attacked British destroyer in Red Sea. By Reuters 06/09/2024 04:11 PM JPost

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UAV strikes Kafr Dajjal in southern Lebanon - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/09/2024 06:56 PM JPost

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'I failed in my life's mission': Gaza Division commander resigns over October 7 attacks. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/09/2024 07:36 PM JPost

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Returning hostages is 'our moral obligation,' IDF Chief of Staff says from Gaza Strip. By Maariv Online. 06/09/2024 08:17 PM JPost

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Israel Police to conduct exercise in Mishor Adumim, Jordan Valley. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/09/2024 09:53 PM JPost

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Noa Argamani was held captive in journalist's home - report. Noa Argamani was rescued in a daring operation by the Israel Police's elite Yamam unit, along with three other Nova festival hostages from a separate location in Gaza.

i24NEWS. June 09, 2024 at 12:48 PM ([55] Noa Argamani in her father's embrace after Israeli security forces rescued her from Gaza. IDF Spokesperson's Unit).

latest revision June 09, 2024 at 08:41 PM The IDF has now confirmed that three freed Israeli hostages, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, were held captive in the family home of Gazan "civilians," a report said on Sunday.

Rami Abdul, the chairman of the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, said that the organization's initial evidence showed the Israeli special forces used a ladder to enter the home of Dr. Ahmed Al-Jamal and his family... According to the Quds news agency, Al-Jamal was also identified as a staff writer for the U.S. outlet The Palestine Chronicle and was a contributor to Al Jezeera. he IDF found evidence of his contribution to Al Jazeera as well. Al-Jamal's wife was also killed during the rescue mission. i24

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Hostages were forced to read the Quran. Hostages who were rescued from captivity on Saturday say that the terrorists forced them to read the Quran and learn Islamic rulings. Israel National News, Jun 9, 2024, 5:45 AM (GMT+3) INN

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‘At the level of Entebbe.’ The military’s growing control of Gaza created conditions for the daring daylight hostage rescue in Nuseirat • Terrorists fired waves of RPGs at the extraction force from civilian areas. Yaakov Lappin. (June 9, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Israel Air Force fighter jets eliminate Hezbollah terrorist cell. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/09/2024 10:42 PM. JPost

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IDF attacks in Gaza Strip near Rafah, Palestinians claim. By Maariv. 06/10/2024 04:13 AM JPost

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IDF confirms one of its drones downed over Lebanese territory. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/10/2024 05:22 PM JPost

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Australian government bans terrorist Jibril Rajoub from country. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/10/2024 05:55 AM JPost

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Palestinian enters military base in West Bank, unnoticed by soldiers - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/10/2024 09:13 AM JPost

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IDF troops kill Nukhba terrorists in central Gaza, continue operations in Rafah. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/10/2024 09:29 AM JPost

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Ben-Gvir: My entry into the war cabinet will lead Israel to victory. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/10/2024 05:24 PM JPost

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Hamas and Islamic Jihad are sticking to their conditions for truce proposal. By Reuters. 06/10/2024 05:55 PM JPost

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Five lightly injured in fire from Hezbollah UAV that fell in the North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/10/2024 06:52 PM JPost

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Health Minister finds envelope with suspicious powder in his office. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/10/2024 08:15 PM JPost

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Israel reprimands Slovenian ambassador over Palestinian statehood recognition. By Reuters. 06/10/2024 08:18 PM JPost

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'1st 1 on board, 2nd, 3rd:' New footage of hostage rescue released. Uzi Baruch. Jun 10, 2024, 8:08 PM INN

The moment the hostages were found. New footage shows IDF soldiers coming under heavy fire during the rescue of three of the hostages on Saturday.

Israel National News. Jun 10, 2024, 9:09 PM INN

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Blinken meets Netanyahu, pushes for Biden's ceasefire deal. Israel National News Jun 10, 2024, 9:49 PM INN

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Rescued hostages say subjected to brainwashing, emotional abuse in captivity. Captives share with medical teams terrorists forced them to read the Quran and study Islamic rulings. Adir Yanko, Hagar Kochavi | published:07.10.24 | 00:28 YNet

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EU's top diplomat obsessed with Israel: a policy fixation. As antisemitism surges in Europe, Ukraine collapses under Putin's aggression and far-right gains ground across continent, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell seems preoccupied with only one issue: Israel and its war against Hamas; until his term ends in October, Borrell expected to continue using his position to hinder Jerusalem's efforts.

Itamar Eichner | published:07.10.24 : 21:01 YNet

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Cousin describes hostage’s condition after ‘miraculous’ rescue. “He looks alright physically but mentally we don’t know yet. We have to wait a few more days.” Amelie Botbol. ([56] Former captive Shlomi Ziv in a first embrace with his sister, Revital Nasi (left), and cousin Liat Ariel. Credit: Courtesy of the Hostage and Missing Families Forum). ...Ziv, 40, was a member of the security team at the Supernova music festival where Hamas terrorists and other Gazans murdered 364 people. During the Oct. 7 invasion, he stayed to fend off Palestinian terrorists and evacuate people from the site. He was kidnapped along with more than three dozen others. Ariel said her dream had been for Ziv to return to spend the Shavuot festival, which begins Tuesday evening and marks the Jewish people receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai, with the family in Nahariya. “Every year, Shlomi’s mother, Rosita, prepares a Georgian feast for everyone. On Saturday, before we received the news that he had been rescued, we were having a conversation on whether or not we should get together for the first time in months,” Ariel recalled. ... JNS

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Rescued Israeli hostages were in a 'state of severe malnutrition.' "They have been physically and mentally abused for a long time," a doctor who treated them said.

(June 10, 2024 / JNS) The four hostages rescued on Saturday after eight months in Gaza captivity are in a “state of severe malnutrition,” according to a doctor who treated them upon their return to Israel.

“They have been physically and mentally abused for a long time. They are all in a state of severe malnutrition, although it does not appear that way to them,” Dr. Itay Pessach, director of the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, told Channel 12 on Monday.

During “Operation Arnon,” Israeli forces rescued the four hostages from two separate locations in Nuseirat Camp in the central Gaza Strip—Noa Argamani, 26, from one apartment, and Almog Meir Jan, 21; Andrey Kozlov, 27; and Shlomi Ziv, 40, from another.

All four were all abducted by Hamas terrorists from the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im during the Oct. 7 massacre. JNS

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Exclusive: Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas.

Yahya Sinwar’s correspondence with compatriots and mediators shows he is confident that Hamas can outlast Israel

By Summer Said and Rory Jones. June 10, 2024 9:00 pm ET

For months, Yahya Sinwar has resisted pressure to cut a ceasefire-and-hostages deal with Israel. Behind his decision, messages the Hamas military leader in Gaza has sent to mediators show, is a calculation that more fighting—and more Palestinian civilian deaths—work to his advantage.

“We have the Israelis right where we want them,” Sinwar said in a recent message to Hamas officials seeking to broker an agreement with Qatari and Egyptian officials. WSJ

Report | Sinwar to Hamas officials in Qatar: "The Israelis are exactly where we want them to be." The leader of Hamas in Gaza made it clear in dozens of messages: Israel has more to lose from the war than we do • Sinwar completely ignoring the dead in Gaza: "necessary victims." N12 | Published 08:57 11.06.24

Yahya Sinwar recently said in a message to senior Hamas officials who are conducting negotiations with Qatar and Egypt in Doha that "the Israelis are exactly where we want them to be", as reported this morning (Tuesday) in the "Wall Street Journal".

According to the American report, in dozens of messages he sent to senior Hamas officials in Qatar, Sinwar made it clear that he believed that Israel had more to lose from the war than the murderous terrorist organization.

Sinwar also showed a complete disregard for the loss of human life in the Gaza Strip, noting that civilian casualties in "wars for national liberation" are "necessary sacrifices." In a letter dated April 11, after Ismail Haniyeh's family members were killed in an Israeli attack, Sinwar wrote: "Their deaths will breathe life into the veins of the nation this one, and will bring her to the rise of her glory and honor."

Sinwar's ultimate goals, according to the report in the US, are the declaration of a permanent ceasefire, which will be considered for Hamas as a "historic victory over Israel", and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

The public pressure among the residents of the Gaza Strip on the leadership of Hamas is increasing. Gazans who are not afraid to speak in front of the cameras protest the situation and fiercely attack Sinwar. "Crazy Sinwar threw a stone into the well," said an Gazan from Nuseirat in the center of the Gaza Strip. "The destruction he caused can earn him the title of the most successful Israeli general. We did not choose or authorize him. Hamas is serving Israel in the war. We ask - until when?" Mako

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PA goal in ICJ: “Tighten the noose” around Israel “and end it.” ICJ case is not about ending Gaza operations; it’s about ending Israel. June 10, 2024. [...] Official PA TV host: “The State of Palestine asked to join South Africa in its lawsuit against Israel before the [UN] International Court of Justice.” [...] PA Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Omar Awadallah: "...along with our process at the International Criminal Court (ICC) that is putting the individuals on trial (see note below -Ed.)… As we have always said, this is part of the legal process that the Palestinian [PA] leadership is implementing to tighten the noose on this colonialist system to dismantle it and end it.” [Official PA TV, June 3, 2024] PalWatch

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WATCH: ‘I Am Hamas’; Pro-Palestinian Protester Outside White House.

Joel B. Pollak, 10 Jun 2024. A pro-Palestinian protester screamed “I am Hamas!” during a demonstration outside the White House on Saturday as she confronted members of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) as they interviewed both pro- and anti-Israel activists. Breitbart

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Russia's new co-operation pact with Iran suspended, Russia's RIA agency reports. By Reuters. Published: June 11, 2024 07:11. JPost

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Polish MP who snuffed out Hanukkah menorah elected to European Parliament. Grzegorz Braun became synonymous with antisemitism last December when he extinguished menorah inside parliament building, referring to Judaism as 'satanic'; his far-right KKP party secures 12% of votes.

Itamar Eichner | published:07.10.24: 22:21 YNet

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Exposed: Francesca Albanese’s Global Influence Network Targeting Israel. June 11, 2024 Antisemitism, Israel, United Nations Francesca Albanese, pinned, UNRWA The following exposé is Part II of UN Watch’s Dossier on Francesca Albanese. Part I was submitted to the UN Secretary-General on June 3rd.

Francesca Albanese is well known as the Special Rapporteur appointed in 2022 by the UN Human Rights Council with the mandate to “investigate Israel’s violations of the bases and principles of international law.” Less well known is that Albanese has been running a global influence network of more than 100 individuals and NGOs to target Israel by orchestrating lawfare campaigns, whitewashing Hamas terrorism, and cynically manipulating governments into funding UNRWA.

Albanese’s network specifically advocated using overtly racist messaging about the threat of Arab “illegal migration” overwhelming Europe, and “association tensions,” as talking points to be made by network members “particularly to officials from right-wing, anti-immigration governments,” to scare them that failure to fund UNRWA (despite its terror ties) would mean “millions of Palestinians are forced to flee the Middle East.”

Incredibly, a member of the global lobbying network includes Kjersti G. Berg, whose CMI group helped run the Independent Review of UNRWA. In other words, the international lobbying network for UNRWA and the “independent” group auditing UNRWA are the same.

Albanese’s GNQP Network Includes UN, UNRWA, PLO Officials, Institutions in 22 Countries.

Albanese is proud of co-founding and running the “Global Network on the Question of Palestine” (GNQP). She runs it under the auspices of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) in Amman, an organization she joined in November 2018 as a senior advisor.

No other co-founder is listed, however the other leading figures behind the network appears to be Lex Takkenberg, UNRWA’s former legal counsel and chief ethics inspector, who today lives in Vienna and Paris. Albanese was his colleague when she worked at UNRWA’s legal office in 2010-2012, and he likely was the one who hired her. Like Albanese, Takkenberg also works for ARDD, where he is the leader of its Question of Palestine Program, which “aims to to establish a platform in the Arab World for critical reflection with respect to the unresolved Israeli-Palestinian question and the Palestinian refugee issue.”

Global Network co-leader Lex Takkenberg has boasted that their group was a key player in spreading the “genocide” libel against Israel.

In 2020, Albanese and Takkenberg co-authored a book together, “Palestinian Refugees in International Law.” Albanese and Takkenberg are also close collaborators on numerous other projects, including their co-authoring in 2021 the working paper, “Rethinking solutions for Palestinian refugees: A much-needed paradigm shift and an opportunity towards its realization,” and a paper for ARDD, “The Actuality of the Palestinian Refugee Question: An International Law Perspective.”

Notably, the institute funding Albanese and Takkenberg, ARDD, is a listed partner of UNRWA, and its donors include not only UNHCR, UNOCHA, and UN Women, but also the European Union, United States, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. It is unclear whether the citizens and lawmakers of these governments are aware that they are funding an organization that runs a global influence network which uses orchestrated messaging campaigns to manipulate decision-makers and public opinion.

Albanese appears to have created the “Global Network on the Question of Palestine,” which is described as constantly expanding, a year later, in 2021. Today, her Global Netowrk counts 100 individuals and institutions in 22 different countries, including former cabinet ministers, former senior UN, UNRWA, PLO and government officials, and a former member of the European Parliament.

ARDD is based in Amman and the Global Network has a strong Jordanian connection. Prince Hassan bin Talal, former heir to the Jordanian crown, is listed as a patron. The network includes several former Jordanian government officials: former social development minister Reem Abu-Hassan, former economic affairs minister of state Yusuf Mansur, and Yasin Abu-Awwad, former director general of Jordan’s Palestinian affairs department.

Albanese’s Global Network of 100 Anti-Israel Officials, Activists & NGOS The Global Network of experts, senior advisors and observers includes senior Palestinian politicians and diplomats, academics, and journalists, as well as many from Western countries such as the U.S., Canada, UK, Austria, Italy and France.

Albanese’s global network includes:

Kjersti G. Berg, UNRWA expert and post-doctoral research fellow at Denmark’s Christian Michelson Institute (CMI), one of the three groups that led the recent “Independent Review” of UNRWA. Berg is one of the world’s leading champions of UNRWA and a staunch opponent of holding the agency to account for its links to terrorism. That she was part of a network orchestrating complex schemes to influence countries to fund UNRWA, while also taking part in Catherine Colonna’s “Independent Review” of UNRWA, is outrageous. Berg is involved in most if not all of CMI’s publications on UNRWA. In 2022, she authored a CMI report on UNRWA examining reasons for the agency’s funding troubles and advising steps forward. Berg’s report states that UNRWA’s funding problems are caused by “unfounded claims” that the agency “instigates violence, for example, through school curricula with an anti-Israeli edge.” In other words, although CMI was selected to conduct an “independent review” of UNRWA, Berg’s CMI report had already expressed the opinion that claims of UNRWA incitement—documented over 10 years in a series of reports by UN Watch that show screenshots of UNRWA teachers calling to slaughter Jews—are “unfounded.” Berg’s CMI report also celebrated UNRWA’s political significance “as a symbol of the refugees’ right of return and the international responsibility for their predicament.” Presumably Berg was a focal point for CMI’s work on the Colonna review group. In her CMI reports on UNRWA, and in her other writings, such as a 2021 CMI-sponsored article, Berg strictly adheres to UNRWA talking points, and turns a blind eye to UNRWA’s complicity with and incitement to terrorism. Berg ardently defends funding UNRWA. In her 2023 book, “Palestine: Facts on the Ground,” as in all her other writings on UNRWA, Berg argues in favor of a Palestinian “right of return,” which effectively means the destruction of the State of Israel. In 2017, Berg hosted a lecture with Raja Shehadeh, founder of the group Al-Haq, which was in 2021 was designated by Israel as a terrorist organization

Susan Akram, USA, law professor who had applied to be the UN Special Rapporteur mandated “to investigate Israel’s violations of the bases and principles of international law.” Akram co-authored publications on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with former special rapporteur Michael Lynk and has partnered with Palestinian NGO Badil since 2000, publishing a Palestinian refugee protection handbook which described Israel as “non-democratic” and “committed to an apartheid vision of greater Israel.” In her lectures and writings, Akram accuses Israel of “apartheid” and claims it maintains “an institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and domination by one racial group” amounting to “a crime against humanity.” She denies Jewish nationality and Jewish rights to self-determination in Israel, and rejects the two-state solution in favor of “a single multi-national, multi-ethnic state from the Jordan river to the Mediterranean Sea.” Akram advocates for the “right of return” for millions of Palestinians; completely absolves Palestinians of any responsibility for their lack of statehood today; and argues for termination of US military aid to Israel. Akram also has worked closely with Al Haq, a Palestinian group with ties to the PFLP terror organization. Akram taught at Al Haq’s summer school and spoke at an Al Haq conference rejecting the concept of Jewish indigenous rights in Palestine. Elsewhere she criticized the Balfour declaration for discriminating against “native Palestinians in favor of immigrant Jews,” making clear her view that Jews do not possess legitimate rights in the territory. In 2012, Ms. Akram participated in the Russell Tribunal on Palestine, a mock court which put Israel and its Western allies “on trial” and promoted the BDS movement.

Ralphe Wilde, UK, faculty member at University College London, also applied to be the UN Special Rapporteur mandated “to investigate Israel’s violations of the bases and principles of international law.” He is an international law professor who has long accused Israel of “apartheid” and “war crimes,” and refers to the creation of the State of Israel using the Palestinian term Nakba (Arabic for catastrophe). He was commissioned to provide an expert opinion on “the interface between Israel and Palestine’s human rights obligations in the OPT” for the pro-Palestinian Swedish group Diakonia, which runs a legal program in Jerusalem that focuses exclusively on attacking Israel and ignores Palestinian violations. In his expert opinion, Wilde wrote that “the legal self-determination entitlement of the Palestinians requires Israel to end the occupation promptly.” At a February 2022 webinar for the Arab Organization for Human Rights in the UK, Wilde suggested that Palestinians could achieve self-determination even without a peace agreement with Israel simply by applying international law to end the “occupation,” which Wilde claimed is “illegal and constitutes aggression, which is a crime in international law.” Wilde spoke at the 2018 Al Haq conference titled The Threshold from Occupation to Annexation where he made a similar argument stating “there is a need to move beyond occupation law in order to challenge the existence of the occupation itself as violations of the right to self-determination.” Wilde has advocated for the Palestinian cause in different fora. In February 2020, he and Palestinian activist Ata Hindi attempted to submit an amicus brief to the ICC in support of the Palestinians’ arguments on statehood, but it was rejected for missing the deadline. Wilde has also signed petitions supporting the Palestinian cause, including a February 2016 statement titled Defending the Right to Support BDS for Palestinian Rights.

Hanan Ashrawi, former member of the PLO Executive Committee and PA Minister of Education. Appointed by Yasser Arafat, Ashrawi was the voice of the PLO in major media during the 1980s and 1990s, and pioneered using fashionable academic jargon to justify Palestinian terrorism. When she left the Palestinian government in 1998, she had promised to hold it accountable to demomcratic standards and created MIFTAH, the Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy.” But Ashrawi remained an apologist for the PLO, and her group is most famous for posting that “the Jews used the blood (sic) of Christians in the Jewish Passover.”

Diana Buttu, former PLO lawyer and spokesperson, infamous for justifying Hamas placement of rockets in UNRWA schools during summer vacations.

Ramzy Baroud, USA, editor of Palestine Chronicle, now under calls for sanctions because its writers included the terrorist Abdallah Aljamal who held Israeli captives in his home in the UNRWA Nuseirat refugee camp

Feda Abdelhaddy-Nasser, PLO Deputy Ambassador to UN.

Hania Assaly, lawyer, former member of PLO Negotiations Support Unit.

Karen Abu Zayd, former UNRWA Commissioner-General.

Damian Lilly, former UNRWA Chief of Protection Division.

Richard Falk, USA, former UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine (2008-2014), denounced by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for 9/11 conspiracy theories, condemned for antisemitism by Britain, US, Canada.

Michael Lynk, Canada, former UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine (2016-2022).

Rania Madi, Switzerland, lobbyist for Palestinian advocacy group Badil at UN Geneva agencies.

Nicholas Morris, UK, former UNHCR Special Envoy and staff member.

Radhouane Nouicer, Tunisia, former UNHCR official.

John Quigley, USA, emeritus professor at Ohio State University, author of “The Case for Palestine: An International Law Perspective”.

The network has seven “youth leaders,” including Albanese’s research assistant Sara Troian who famously tried, at Albanese’s request, to collect payment from an external group in exchange for a lecture by Albanese at Columbia University, for which she acknowledged that payment was improper.

Albanese’s GNQP also counts in its ranks 10 institutions including the Hamas-linked Palestine Return Centre, Al-Haq and European Legal Support Centre, all of which are active in anti-Israel lawfare campaigns designed to negate Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas terrorism.

Before October 7th: Albanese Begins the “Genocide” Libel.

When Francesca Albanese presented a report in March 2024 accusing Israel of genocide, this was not new. In fact, she had been publicly accusing Israel of genocide since at least 2014:

July 25, 2014: Albanese posts article accusing Israel of “incremental genocide”.

March 1, 2023: Albanese endorses claim that Israeli commits genocide. She is condemned for “a truly sickening and antisemitic” statement. “Genocide is the deliberate and systematic destruction of a group of people because of their ethnicity, nationality, religion, or race. Accusing Israel of the worst human rights crime — a crime that Jews have been the most prominent victims of over the past century — is not meant to protect Palestinians but to cause pain to Jews.”

March 30, 2023: Albanese accuses Israel of being “an oppressive regime that threatens the right of an entire people to exist.”

Her network was mobilized after October 7th to spread the “genocide” libel.

10 Days After October 7th: Albanese’s Global Network Condemns Israel for “Genocide,” Mobilizes Global Lawfare Against Israel Only 10 days after October 7th, Albanese’s Global Network accused Israel of “genocide” and urged states to bring Israel before the ICJ. One month later, these genocide claims against Israel were echoed in a statement by 41 UN special rapporteurs, initiated by Global Network leader Francesca Albanese. A month later, South Africa filed its genocide case against Israel. Then in January, the Global Network threatened countries that support of Israel would bring legal consequences. A month later, Nicaragua filed a case against Germany at the ICJ for its support of Israel.

Here is a timeline of events:

October 17th: Albanese’s Global Network issues statement strongly condemning the “assault by the Israeli occupation power on the Gaza Strip beginning on the 7th of October” and stating that the actions “amount to genocide under international law.” The statement urged states that have not made reservations to Article 9 under the Genocide Convention to bring proceedings against Israel to the ICJ. The statement notes that states supporting Israel may additionally incur legal responsibility.

November 16th: Global Network leader Francesca Albanese leads joint statement of 41 UN experts alleging that Israeli actions “point to a genocide in the making.”

November 21st: Global Network co-leader Dr. Lex Takkenberg boasts that their group was “among the first to contribute to the discussion on genocide after 7th of October.”

December 29th: South Africa files genocide case against Israel at the ICJ.

January 29th: Global Network issues statement welcoming the ICJ’s provisional ruling of January 26th, and called for legal consequences against counties aiding or assisting Israel, under the notion of “third-party responsibility.”

March 1st: Nicaragua filed ICJ case against Germany for providing “political, financial and military support to Israel.”

Global Network Slanders Critics of UNRWA On December 3rd, 2023, the GNQP issued a statement falsely calling UN Watch a “partisan and polemic organization” engaged in a “systematic effort to erase Palestinian history and culture.”

“Ten-Point Recovery Plan for UNRWA”: How Francesca Albanese’s Global Network Planned to Influence Countries to Reinstate Funding

In the Global Network’s 10-Point Lobbying Strategy & Taking Points Memo to Resinstate UNRWA Funding developed chiefly by former UNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness and Albanese partner Lex Takkenberg, network members are encouraged to stress to “officials from right-wing, anti-immigration governments” that it is “far more cost effective and politically advantageous to pay UNRWA to deal with Palestinian refugees in the Middle East, rather than defunding UNRWA and risk millions of refugees heading to Europe.”

Global Network Talking Points (published March 4, 2024, 6 weeks before Colonna Report). Francesca Albanese’s “Global Network on the Question of Palestine”.

Strategic Lobbying & Talking Points Memo

The talking points are presented as a “Ten-Point Recover Plan for UNRWA” with the main purpose of “filling UNRWA’s funding gap by the end of March 2024.” These talking points were drafted in February and published on the Global Network website on March 4.

The document divides the donors into two categories – the “good donors,” being those like Norway, Spain and Ireland who strongly support UNRWA, and can convince the “defunders” to resume funding. The strategy calls for the good donors to convene the Good Donorship Forum (GDF) within 10 days. Presumably this happened.

Of course, the Plan does not consider the possibility that UNRWA’s government-services (education and healthcare) should not be provided by the UN at all. At the end, when it discusses the cost issues and how no other UN agency would be able to take over from UNRWA, it is understood that these services are to be provided by the UN. Only two alternatives are presented: (1) UNRWA and (2) Palestinian refugees to floor Europe and get services there, knowing that European states won’t want this.

The Plan does not offer the third option, which is that Palestinians should be providing these services for themselves. They have created a quasi-state, are demanding state recognition and several European countries (Slovenia, Spain, Ireland, Norway) that also fund UNRWA have now recognized a Palestinian State. Why should these countries not be demanding that the Palestinians take on the responsibilities of statehood, and not just get the benefits? Western donors could in fact fund these services by direct funding to the Palestinian Authority instead of to UNRWA.

Here are some of the main features of the Plan:

Manipulation of European Donors. The Plan explains how to manipulate European donors by feeding donors misinformation so they will resume funding to UNRWA.

This would specifically target “right-wing” officials and “anti-immigration” governments by threatening an influx of 6 million Palestinian refugees to Europe (like what happened with the Syrian refugees “as recent history has shown”) and suggesting the only way to prevent that is to support UNRWA to provide for their “aid and security in the Middle East.” This will be “more cost effective and politically acceptable.” (Paragraph 3)

The Plan presents UNRWA funding as the lesser of two evils by claiming that since UNRWA took “swift and robust action to separate staff members [accused of participating in October 7], the “neutrality risks” are now “significantly outweighed by the risk of humanitarian implosion.” (Paragraph 3). This approach would make European governments believe that the neutrality risk is not a systemic rot in the agency, but just limited to a few bad apples, and that this small “neutrality risk” is not life-threatening for anyone.

To get the EU and Germany to come back, they have to be convinced that the Gulf States will step up. To help with this, the Plan suggests a scheme to redistribute UN Donor Funds whereby the Europeans shift some of their WFP/UNICEF donations to UNRWA and the U.S. will then take its UNRWA money and give it to the WFP and UNICEF. UNRWA will tell the other agencies to align with this plan. In this way the “defunding donors” become just a minor obstacle that can easily be solved simply by changing how donor monies are distributed within the UN. (Paragraphs 7 and 8)

Helping Donors “climb down the ladder” / Give them the Justification to Renew Funding. The main priority here is to maintain the existence of UNRWA while avoiding having to seriously address any of the criticisms related to neutrality and complicity with Hamas terrorism. It suggests that donors don’t really care about the neutrality issue and are happy to donate as long as they are not implicated in any scandals. Since donors don’t truly care about neutrality, but just about their image, the UN investigations are just for show. Thus, the “OIOS Report and/or the Independent Review” will give donors “something visible in the policy arena” to enable them to “justify the policy shift back to resuming aid.” (Paragraphs 2 and 4)

OIOS Investigation Results Predetermined. The Plan claims that “sources in New York close to OIOS have already indicated to journalists and others that they will not be able to substantiate the Israeli claims.” Therefore, the messaging regarding the OIOS report should be that “it will not substantiate Israeli claims against UNRWA.” (Paragraph 2).

Donors Give Each Other Cover. The idea is that the donors all have each other’s backs, so the good donors will lead the re-funding of UNRWA and get other donors (Australia, Netherlands, UK, Switzerland, Germany) to follow (similar to how the defunding happened). The Commissioner-General should lobby in Switzerland. Once the UK and Switzerland are on board, it will be easier to get the other donors.

UNRWA Should Go On The Offensive. Since Netanyahu (doesn’t say Israel) is trying to kick UNRWA out of the OPT and the U.S. is kind of out of the picture, UNRWA needs to go on the offensive to shift the conversation, “purveying overtly political messages.” The narrative should be around peace and stability for Palestinians and Israelis AND Europeans. (Paragraphs 9 and 10). These are the key political messages for Western Donors: UNRWA is essential to two-state solution

Political attack on UNRWA is an attack on the two-state solution

Only UNRWA can prevent Israel’s extremist government from “undermining the international order including IHL” UNRWA is vital to stability in the Middle East The fact that there are sometimes neutrality breaches (“individual allegations”) is because of the donor states own failure to bring peace. But UNRWA deals with these problems when they arise (“most heavily audited UN agency”). It would be impossible to replace UNRWA with another UN agency, they don’t have enough staff on the ground. Purely looking at the financial aspect, it is more cost effective to pay UNRWA to deal with the Palestinians than to have them come to Europe and get services there. The cost of education for UNRWA is $838 per person per year. It would be several thousand in Europe.

The 10-Point Plan: How Francesca Albanese’s Global Influence Network Manipulated Countries to Reinstate Funding. UNWatch

(Related: Susan Akram. Overview. Susan Akram has equated Palestinians to Holocaust victims, praised violent protesters and was a speaker at multiple anti-Israel events. She has demonized Israel, as well as Zionists and is a supporter of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

In 2004, Akram was a guest lecturer at Birzeit University, whose student body celebrated terrorists since at least 2003. Also in 2003, Birzeit’s student body elected Hamas’ student wing to power.

In March 2020, Akram taught a course as part of Oxford University’s (Oxford) Refugee Studies Center, titled: “Palestine Refugees and International Law,” in Istanbul, Turkey.

As of April 2020, Akram was a Clinical Professor of law at Boston University (BU), as well as the director of “BU Law’s International Human Rights Clinic, in which she supervises students engaged in international advocacy in domestic, international, regional, and UN fora.” Canary).

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( "Haaretz" will pay tens of thousands of shekels in damages: "Publication of lies and slander". Jun 11, 2024 — "Haaretz" will pay compensation in the tens of thousands of shekels: "publishing lies and defamations". The Peace Court recently ruled in favor of the Ad Kan organization and the head of it, Gilad Ach, in a libel suit against Haaretz newspaper. In 2019, a news item was published in the Haaretz newspaper, according to which the settlement division provided funding for the construction of the house of 'Ad Kan' CEO Gilad Ach, as part of the article, Ach's house was photographed and it was claimed that the house was built with public funds. Ice

Due to misleading advertising: Haaretz will have to pay 20 thousand shekels in compensation.

Yair Altman. 20 Sivan 5784 (06.09.24)

In 2019 Haaretz newspaper published an article in which it was claimed that the house of the CEO of an organization until now, Gilad But, was financed with public funds • The payment after receiving a libel suit filed by the CEO of the organization The Haaretz newspaper will be forced to pay 20,000 shekels in compensation to the CEO of an organization up until now, Gilad Ech, after the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court partially accepted the defamation lawsuit he filed. The lawsuit was filed for an article published in a newspaper in 2019 in which it was claimed that the settlement division provided funding for the construction of the private home of the CEO of an organization until now, Gilad But.

As part of the article, Ach's house was photographed and it was claimed that it was built with public funds. The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ruled that the article constituted libel and ruled that the Haaretz newspaper must pay NIS 20,000 in favor of the organization. Now14

Mossad [parody account] Commentary @MOSSADil: A victory for the "Ad Kan" organization and its leader in a libel suit against the Haaretz newspaper: the newspaper will pay tens of thousands in Israeli currency- "the victory of common sense". Jun 12, 2024 on X)

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Watch: Moment of silence held for IDF officer Arnon Zamora in Brazil. Israel National News, Jun 10, 2024, 10:46 PM INN

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4 terrorists killed in West Bank firefight with Israeli troops after trying to run them over. Four terrorists were eliminated in a firefight with Israeli forces after trying to run them over in the West Bank village of Kafr Ni'ma near Ramallah Monday night.

Elisha Ben Kimon | published:07.10.24: 23:10 YNet

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Hamas welcomes UN Security Council resolution for Gaza cease-fire. Hamas welcomed on Monday a UN Security Council resolution backing a plan for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying it is ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan.

Reuters | published:07.10.24: 23:14 YNet

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Israeli official: UN ceasefire resolution 'restricts Israel's freedom of action.' A senior Israeli official referred to the resolution passed by the UN Security Council, saying it "restricts Israel's freedom of action." According to him, "The U.S. accepted very problematic formulations to prevent the Russians from vetoing, and the fact that Algeria supported the proposal tells the whole story."

Itamar Eichner | published:07.10.24: 23:39 YNet

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Less than 24 hours later: Terrorist who torched trailer in Binyamin region eliminated. Israel National News, Jun 11, 2024, 12:04 AM INN

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Poll: A new right-wing party wins 24 Knesset seats. Israel National News, Jun 11, 2024, 2:19 AM INN

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Doctor who treated rescued hostages: They were beaten while in captivity. Doctor in charge of medical treatment for four hostages who were rescued tells CNN that the eight months spent in captivity "left a significant mark on their health." Israel National News, Jun 11, 2024, 5:15 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Mother of hostage: 'A breath of air in the suffocating reality we live.' Yoni Kempinski. Jun 11, 2024, 6:43 AM INN

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Jonathan Conricus @jconricus: Hamas continues to intentionally disrupt the provision of aid and continues to attack and loot warehouses, harass aid convoys and steal and sell international aid. I urge the WFP and all other international NGOs to resume provision of aid." foxnews.com: UN halts food distribution from US-built Gaza pier due to security concerns. [57]. Jun 11, 2024 on X

UN halts food distribution from US-built Gaza pier due to security concerns. Latest setback for troubled pier as WFP halts aid deliveries. By Adam Shaw Fox News, June 10, 2024. FoxNews

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IDF says 4 soldiers killed in Rafah explosion. Military says six others were hurt, five seriously when an explosive device detonated in a building causing its collapse, in the Shabura neighborhood of the city, where forces extracted two Israeli hostages in February. Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | published: 07.11.24: 08:43 YNet

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IDF strikes Hezbollah arms convoy on Syria border. Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | published: 07.11.24: 08:53 Military reports deepest attack in Lebanese territory since war began came after advanced Israeli UAV was downed by local terror groups. YNet

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CENTCOM chief visits Israel, meets Israeli Chief of Staff. Israel National News. Jun 11, 2024, 2:09 PM INN

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Noa Argamani meets mother of boyfriend still in captivity.

Ditza Or, whose son Avinatan is held captive by Hamas in Gaza, met her son's girlfriend Noa Argamani, who was rescued in Operation Arnon after eight months of captivity.

Israel National News. Jun 11, 2024, 2:26 PM [58] INN

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'Long live October 7'. Anti-Israel protesters justify Nova festival massacre at NY rally. Gary Willig, Jun 11, 2024, 3:45 PM INN

Anti-Israel protesters demonstrate outside New York Nova festival exhibit. Protesters were heard chanting "Long live the Intifada" and "Kill another Zionist now," and unfurled banners reading "Long live October 7" and "Jihad of Victory or Martyrdom."

i24NEWS. June 11, 2024 at 04:14 PM ([59] Protesters shout slogans during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration calling for economic blockade and demanding a cease-fire on the Israel Palestinian conflict outside The New York Stock Exchange on Monday, April 15, 2024, in New York).

Anti-Israel protesters staged a demonstration on Monday outside an exhibition in New York City that detailed the horrific events of the October 7 attack on the Nova music festival by Hamas terrorists.

Dubbed the "Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza," the protest began at Union Square and moved through downtown Manhattan to the site of the exhibition.

Video footage from the protest shows a woman leading the crowd in chants that justified the massacre at the music festival. "When the Zionists decided to rave," she yelled, with the crowd repeating after her, "next to a concentration camp, that's exactly what this music festival was. It's like having a rave right next to the gas chambers during the Holocaust."

The woman and the crowd continued to chant that the exhibition was "nothing more than Zionist propaganda to try to justify" Israel's war against Hamas.

Protesters were heard chanting "Long live the Intifada" and "Kill another Zionist now," and unfurled banners reading "Long live October 7" and "Jihad of Victory or Martyrdom."

During the demonstration, Free Press reporter Olivia Reingold was harassed by protesters. [60]

According to the Free Press, while shouting "blood ...," the protesters restricted her movement, blew air horns in her ears, and one protester grabbed her notebook, tearing it apart and stomping on the pages. Reingold, who was shoved by one of the protesters, was only able to leave after an hour when the protest moved on.

Reingold stated afterward, "An anti-Israel mob surrounded me for nearly an hour, tearing up my notebook, pushing me, calling me names, blowing an air horn in my ear, boxing me in to restrict my movement, but I refused to leave." [61]

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She filed a complaint with the NYPD over the harassment and assault she endured.

The attack on the Nova music festival on the morning of October 7 resulted in 364 people being brutally raped, murdered, and burned alive by Hamas terrorists. i24

Cover. [INHUMAN. Protesters celebrate rape and murder of October 7 massacre outside NYC hostage exhibit.] June 11, 2024. NY Post

Horrifying video shows NYC anti-Israel protester telling Jewish people: ‘I wish Hitler was still here, he would’ve wiped all you out.’ By Isabel Keane. Published June 11, 2024, 7:04 a.m. ET NY Post

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Terrorists Planned to Attack Liberal Berlin Mosque, Says Prosecutor. By Oliver JJ Lane, June 11, 2024.

A liberal, women-led Berlin mosque known as a haven for gay Muslims was a target for an Islamic State terror cell in Germany, prosecutors say as the group goes to court.

A group of seven immigrants arrested in 2023 across Germany and the Netherlands will soon see their day in court, and German prosecutors allege before their incarceration the men prepared to build bombs and researched targets including a liberal mosque, Jewish citizens, and a fair.

The men, who originated in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan came to Germany from Ukraine as part of the refugee flow that immediately followed the Russian invasion in 2022. One of the group is alleged to have led an Islamic State terrorist cell in Kyiv, Ukraine, and some of the group are said to have already killed in Ukraine, including by beating. Members of the group have allegedly had contact with Islamic State figures elsewhere in the world who launched successful terror attacks, or who were arrested while in the planning phase.

Now the German prosecutor claims this group of seven discussed the liberal Ibn-Rushd-Goethe Mosque in Berlin as a target in July 2022. They are also alleged to have monitored Jews to learn their daily routines. Die Welt, a German broadsheet which claims to have seen the prosecutor’s court documents, notes the group had experimented with building a suitcase bomb, some had received military training from the Islamic State, and that members of the group were already under unfulfilled deportation orders… Breitbart

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June 11: Egypt, Qatar, US reviewing Hamas response to Israeli ceasefire offer US envoy acknowledges PM hasn’t publicly supported hostage deal he authorized * US defense chief hails hostage rescue in call with Gallant * IDF finishes West Bank counter-terror op. By TOI Staff. 11 June 2024. TOI

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Stunning Antisemitism: New York Filled With Unbridled And Menacing Hamas And Hitler Supporters. June 11, 2024. 5:13 pm New York City subway cars were filled with dangerous, hateful, and threatening antisemites on Monday before and following a protest outside the a memorial for the victims of the Nova music festival who were murdered in cold blood on October 7. YWN

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Oli London @OliLondonTV: Anti-Israel Irish MEP Clare Daly LOST her seat in the EU Election. The controversial Politican, who was backed by singer Annie Lennox and actress Susan Sarandon during her re-election campaign, will not be returning to Brussels after suffering a defeat.

Daly has sparked… [62] Jun 11, 2024 on X

Shelley G @ShelleyGldschmt: Clare Daly, the Hamas-loving, Islamic Republic-defending, Bashar Assad-supporting member of the European Parliament has lost her seat.... on X

Anti-Israel, pro-Iranian Irish activist Clare Daly loses seat in European Parliament By Jerusalem Post Sraff. Published: June 12, 2024. ... Furthermore, The Guardian noted that Daly lost her seat despite endorsements from celebrities such as Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox and actress Susan Sarandon. Sarandon herself is a prominent anti-Israel activist who has been embroiled in several controversies in which the Rocky Horror Picture Show actress has been accused of antisemitism. Daly was one of the harshest critics of Israel in the European Parliament, Israeli state broadcaster KAN noted on Wednesday. The Israeli news outlet added that Daly had experienced backlash following her stint in Iraq, where she wore a hijab. JPost

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Campus anti-Israel protests: At least 25 arrested at UCLA.

At least 25 people arrested as police break up multiple pro-Palestinian Arab encampments on UCLA’s campus.

Elad Benari, Canada, Jun 12, 2024, 2:30 AM INN

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Suspect eliminated after approaching border fence near Gaza. Palestinian Arab suspect eliminated from the air after approaching the security fence near one of the communities in the Gaza envelope.

Israel National News, Jun 12, 2024. INN

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Israel takes out most senior Hezbollah commander since October 7, reports claim. Senior Hezbollah commander Abu Taleb, responsible for southern Lebanon up to Litani River, reportedly killed along with three other senior members following an IDF strike on a house near Tyre. Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun, Eitan Glickman | 07.12.24 YNet

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Hezbollah fires largest rocket barrage at Galilee since beginning of war. In largest rocket attack since October 7, terror group launches approximately 160 projectiles toward the Galilee in response to assassination of senior commander, setting off sirens in Tiberias in first since October. Lior Ben Ari, Eitan Glickman, Israel Moshkovitz | 07.12.24 YNet

200 launches from Lebanon; Netanyahu holds security assessment.

Netanyahu's office stated that the assessment will also discuss "Hamas' negative answer regarding the issue of a hostage release deal." Uzi Baruch. Jun 12, 2024, 8:40 PM INN

215 rockets fired at north after IDF killing of ‘most senior’ Hezbollah officer yet. PM holds security assessment; no injuries in barrages as Hezbollah vows to ramp up attacks; military says target Taleb Abdullah commanded key regional division in south Lebanon. By Emanuel Fabian. 12 June, 2024. TOI

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Strike on top Hezbollah officer 'opening door to different management of conflict' Taleb Abdallah oversaw southern. Lebanon's eastern sector, from which rockets often targeted Upper Galilee and Golan Heights; Hezbollah-affiliated media calls Israeli assassination 'dangerous escalation by the enemy' Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 07.12.24 YNet

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Gaza journalist who held hostages had ties to Iranian regime, report suggests. Washington Free Beacon reports Abdallah Aljamal, who held hostages for Hamas in his family home, wrote for website associated with newspaper overseen by Iranian supreme leader; newspaper editor previously worked at Al Jazeera, which denied any connection to Aljamal. Itamar Eichner | 07.12.24. YNet

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Russia calls for swift release of its nationals held by Hamas. Moscow's human rights commissioner appeals to UN official to secure release of Russian nationals remaining in Hamas' captivity in Gaza. i24NEWS | 07.12.24. YNet

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Houthi Rebels Attack Greek Cargo Ship Near Yemen. Steven Ganot. 06/13/2024

The Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for attacking a Greek-owned cargo ship near the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah on Wednesday, damaging the vessel’s hull with rockets, drones, and an unmanned surface boat. TheMediaLine

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Harsh conditions, psychological abuse and heoric rescue: Andrey’s ordeal in Hamas captivity. In Ynet exclusive, Andrey Kozlov's parents recount his moment of abduction, horrors of captivity, immense joy of his release, pain over death of Arnon Zamora and ongoing struggle; ‘We must help free the other hostages.’ Dan Raban, Noa Lavie | 07.12.24:20:41. ...What was it like during his time in the apartment in Gaza? What were the conditions like? Evgeniia: "I felt real pain from one of the sentences Andrey said: 'We experienced things that I will never tell you.' He told us that for two months, they were tied up by their hands and feet. In the first weeks, their hands were tied behind their backs, and after they started tying their hands in front, they joked it was a gift from the terrorists. "In other cases, they had to relieve themselves in a bucket. The terrorists engaged in psychological abuse, constantly telling each captive, 'Israel has forgotten you,' 'Israel wants to get rid of you,' 'Your mother went on vacation to Greece; we saw it on the news,' 'Your wife is dating someone else,' 'Your children are doing nothing.' They even said, 'Be quiet because Israel is listening and wants to kill you. You are a problem for Israel, and it is much easier to solve this by killing you than rescuing you.' These were the things they endured, and it's unbearable to hear this.".. YNet

Rescued Israeli Hostages Endured Punishments, Fear and Isolation. First details emerge about captivity of three men, held in a dark room and told no one would come for them. By Dov Lieber and Carrie Keller-Lynn, June 11, 2024 2:03 pm ET.

TEL AVIV—For six months, the three men lived in a single dark room, sleeping on small mattresses on the ground.

Their sole contact with the outside world came from the guards who brought them food and at times abused them. They could hear the Gazan family that lived downstairs, including children, but never met them. One day, when the family went out, they were allowed downstairs to use the kitchen. WSJ

"They locked them in the bathroom and covered them with blankets at the height of the heat": new details about the abuse experienced by the rescued abductees The American Wall Street Journal reporting on the months of captivity of Almog Meir Jan, Shlomi Ziv and Andrey Kozlov • The three were held together in hiding apartments, were abused by their captors and became close friends: "They were told that no one would come to save them." N12 | 12.06.24 .

Today (Wednesday) the Wall Street Journal published more details about the situation in which the three abductees, Almog Meir Jan, Shlomi Ziv and Andrey Kozlov, were held captive by Hamas. According to the report, the three experienced severe abuse from the terrorists who held them, who used to punish them in cases where they did not "follow the strict rules": "They locked them in the bathroom, piled thick blankets on them in the intense heat and repeatedly threatened them with murder." Mako

6 months in a dark room: New details of treatment of rescued hostages revealed. Israel National News. Jun 12, 2024, 9:54 PM INN

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Grants for 'martyrs families. PA continues to fund families of terrorists. Dalit Halevi. Jun 12, 2024, 10:44 PM INN

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Blinken pans Hamas response to Israeli offer, says some of its changes ‘not workable.’ Secretary says if Hamas ‘continues to say ‘no,’ it will be clear to everyone around the world that it’s on them’; but says mediators still committed to bridging gaps. By Jacob Magid. 12 June, 2024 TOI

Blinken: 'Hamas's actions ensure war will go on.' Israel National News. Jun 12, 2024, 9:06 PM INN

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Chances for a hostage deal close to none. Hamas staunchly refuses the Israeli demand to exile the terrorists, not even to the Gaza Strip, and demands that they be returned to their place of origin, including Judea and Samaria.

Israel National News. Jun 13, 2024, 12:34 AM INN

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After its writer held hostages: Senator Rubio calls on Biden to revoke Al Jazeera's credentials. Yitz Goldberg, Jun 13, 2024, 12:08 AM INN

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Operations in Rafah: IDF forces eliminate terrorists in close quarters battle. Israel National News. Jun 12, 2024, 9:10 PM INN

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Brooklyn Museum. Homes of director, Jewish officials hit with antisemitic graffiti. Gary Willig, Jun 12, 2024, 11:00 PM The homes of multiple officials affiliated with the Brooklyn Museum were targeted by antisemitic vandals last night (Tuesday). The Brooklyn Heights apartment building of Museum Director Anne Pasternak was among the homes that were vandalized. The vandals hung a sign that read... and spray-painted an inverted red triangle, a Hamas symbol used to identify Israeli targets, on Pasternak's door along with other red graffiti.

The homes of Jewish members of the museum's board were also targeted.

The vandalism was committed as Jews marked the start of the Shavuot festival, the anniversary of the date of the Revelation at Mount Sinai and the giving of the Torah.

Harriet Colen, 79, a Jewish resident of Pasternak's apartment building, told the New York Post that the vandalism made her "a little scared."

New York City Mayor Eric Adams posted photographs from the scene on X and condemned the vandalism. INN

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"Terrorist Hadid": the model once again spread lies - and was slammed.

Roni Tarnovsky, June 12, 2024.

Time and time again, the model who has been operated on, Bella Hadid, confuses legitimate criticism by spreading anti-Semitism, half-truths and even lies about the State of Israel and its citizens to all of her 61.3 million followers. This time she decided to take things one step further and distort the words of Almog Meir, who returned last Saturday from captivity by the terrorist organization Hamas in a heroic military operation. "The Israeli abductee who returned revealed that Hamas baked him a birthday cake during his time in captivity," reads a post that Hadid put up to a story on her Instagram account. Of course, it is clear to any person with a brain that this celebration was nothing more than vile and satanic psychological warfare, but it does not seem to matter to the model being operated on. "I don't know who needs more time in the oven, her or the cake because both are not baked," wrote an angry surfer who was definitely not the only one. Additional comments such as: "As if it makes sense to anyone that a guy is in captivity and they made a cake for him. He's in captivity, what's moral about that?! She brings it up and everyone will say wow, how cute? What a psychopath!" In Hamas it is already disgusting on a different level," they also starred.

In front of the angry crowd, a surfer stood a little more practical and aware of the details: "What about a mass report on this terrorist attack? By the way - for those who want some good news, the father of this blockhead, Mohamed Hadid, filed for (another) bankruptcy last month. Apparently A stamp in time to receive money from the Qataris for this phooey family." Hamal

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Los Angeles: Articles including anti-Israel views removed from student paper. Jackie Hajdenberg, JTA. Jun 13, 2024, 12:24 PM INN

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Honoring fallen soldier: Torah dedication in Be'eri: 'Shilo dances with us today'. Israel National News Jun 13, 2024, 9:41 AM INN

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U of Minnesota pauses search for Holocaust Center director University of Minnesota backtracks on Holocaust Center hire who accused Israel of (so called) "genocide". Andrew Lapin, JTA. Jun 13, 2024, 10:45 AM (GMT+3) INN

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'ISIS-style murder' Body parts found in Bedouin town in northern Israel. Israel National News Jun 13, 2024, 11:11 AM INN

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Hezbollah's most massive strike since October 7 | How many drones intercepted? IDF says of a swarm of nine attack UAVs targeting Israel within minutes, seven were downed; says Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets per barrage aimed at disrupting the ability of the Iron Dome missile defense system to respond.

Yoav Zitun | published: 07.13.24 : 21:56

The IDF said on Thursday that Hezbollah launched nine drones at the Galilee within one minute, in their attack on northern Israel that included more than 100 rockets, missiles and drones. Seven of the nine were intercepted by the aerial defenses. The military said two soldiers suffered light and moderate injuries.

Israel was prepared for the increased barrages on its territory after the targeted killing of Taleb Sami Abdallah, a senior commander in the terror group, on Tuesday. YNet Iran installs more centrifuges at Fordow enrichment plant, IAEA says. Reuters| 07.13.24 : 22:59 YNet

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France to advance Israel, U.S. committee on Lebanon border escalations French President Emmanuel Macron announced late Thursday he intended to advance a three-way committee with Israel and the U.S. to discuss escalations on the Lebanon border and ways in which Hezbollah’s aggression against the country might be stopped. Itamar Eichner| 07.13.24 : 22:27 YNet

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U.S. military says Yemen's Houthis hit vessel M/V Verbena in Gulf of Aden. Reuters | 07.13.24 : 23:03 YNet

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Wendell Pierce @WendellPierce: Anne Pasternak, has been a friend of mine for almost 20 years. This attack on her home is a violent attack of ANTI SEMITISM on par with a burning cross warning from the KKK that your life is in danger. As a Black man from the South, I understand that is a terror attack and not a protes. New York Daily News @NYDailyNews: Pro-Palestinian protesters vandalize homes of Brooklyn Museum director Anne Pasternak, several Jewish board members. Local elected officials are calling it an act of 'vile anti-Semitism.' [63] Jun 13, 2024 on X

Wendall Pierce from 'The Wire' compares pro-Palestinian Brooklyn vandals to KKK.

By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/14/2024 09:25 AM. Actor Wendall Pierce from the hit American drama "The Wire" condemned an antisemetic incident in which pro-Palestinian protesters vandalized the homes of the Brooklyn Museum director Anne Pasternak, along with several Jewish board members, on a Thursday post to X, formerly Twitter.

Pierce compared the attack to being "on par with a burning cross warning from the KKK that your life is in danger."

"As a Black man from the South, I understand that is a terror attack and not a protest," Pierce wrote about the pro-Palestinian vandalization. JPost

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Two wounded in heavy barrage to northern Israel, as IDF identifies 40 launches to Israeli territory. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/13/2024 03:15 PM JPost

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Israeli fighter jets strike Hezbollah targets following earlier rocket and missile barrage. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/13/2024 05:47 PM JPost

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War cabinet to convene Thursday night, Ben-Gvir criticizes Netanyahu over exclusion. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/13/2024 07:16 PM JPost

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Tel Aviv District Court extends Al Jazeera ban by another 45 days. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/13/2024 07:50 PM JPost

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Two IDF soldiers wounded from anti-tank missile in northern Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/13/2024 07:53 PM JPost

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What is Hamas waiting for?’: Palestinians in Gaza beg terror group to take truce deal. By Agencies and TOI Staff. June 13, 2024, 9:09 pm

In rare criticism, Gazans slam Hamas leaders in Qatar, ‘sleeping comfortably, eating and drinking’, say terror group doesn’t care about ‘ending suffering of the Palestinian people’. The war in Gaza erupted after Hamas’s October 7 attack, which saw some 3,000 terrorists burst across the border into Israel by land, air and sea, killing some 1,200 people and seizing 251 hostages, mostly civilians.

Vowing to destroy the terror group and free the hostages, Israel launched a wide-scale military attack that the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says has left more than 36,000[sic] people in the Strip killed or presumed dead in the fighting so far. Of these, some 24,000 fatalities have been identified at hospitals or through self-reporting by families, with the rest of the figure based on Hamas “media sources.” The tolls, which cannot be verified, include some 15,000 terror operatives Israel says it has killed in battle. TOI

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Court approves extension of ban on Al Jazeera operations in Israel. Ruling finds direct and causal connection between terrorist activities inside Israel and consumption of Al Jazeera content; law being challenged in High Court of Justice By Jeremy Sharon, June 13, 2024, 10:55 pm TOI

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Noa Argamani's first question upon her liberation. Israel National News. Jun 13, 2024, 9:36 PM Commander of Yamam team that found Noa Argamani on Saturday reveals the first thing she asked when they rescued her... The first question Noa Argamani asked when IDF soldiers rescued her from her captivity on Saturday was about her mother, the Yamam soldier who commanded the team that found her said. The commander told Galai Tzahal (IDF Radio), "We came to save you, we came to bring you home. The first question she asked was if her mother was still alive. I told her yes and she asked: 'Are you sure?' We told her we came to get you back to your mother." Noa, 25, was one of four hostages who were rescued in a daring operation in Nuseirat on Saturday after they were kidnapped from the Nova music festival eight months ago. Noa's mother, Liora Argamani, is terminally ill with stage 4 brain cancer. In November, Liora published a heart-wrenching video in which she begs to see her daughter one last time due to her terminal illness. "I am Liora Argamani, the mother of Noa, the beautiful girl who was abducted on October 7th by Hamas to Gaza. I am now sick with cancer - brain cancer. I do not know how much time I have left," she stated. She added, "I want to get to see my Noa at home. I call on President Biden and the Red Cross: bring me my Noa as fast as possible so I'll get to see her." Liora asked to send a message to her daughter in case she would not get to see her: "Noa, I want to tell you, if I don't see you, know that I love you the most. We did everything to get you out quickly. The entire world loves you." In December, Liora wrote a letter to US President Joe Biden pleading for his help to secure the release of her daughter. “I am terminally ill with Stage 4 brain cancer. All that’s running through my mind before I part ways with my family forever is the chance to hug my daughter, my only child, one last time,” Liora wrote, adding that she was “devastated” by her daughter’s situation. INN

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Activist involved in kidnapping Australian man seen wearing Hamas logo. By Michael Starr. Published: June 13, 2024.

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Mohammad Sharab wearing a Hamas emblem at an anti-Israel rally on Sunday. photo credit: Screenshot/Mohammad Sharab/Instagram)

Mohammad Sharab, an anti-Israel activist involved in the February kidnapping of an Australian man, was seen wearing the Hamas emblem at a rally in Melbourne. An anti-Israel activist facing charges for involvement in a kidnapping and torturing an Australian man was seen wearing the Hamas emblem at a Melbourne rally on Sunday.

Mohammad Sharab, 37, is one of the alleged perpetrators of a Feb.16 Braybrook attack along with co-conspirator and anti-Israel activist Laura Allam. Sharab, charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, armed robbery, threats to kill, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, unlawful assault, and assault with a weapon, was present at the Sunday Melbourne rally, giving a speech to fellow protesters.

In a video published on his Instagram account, Sharab can be seen wearing on his chest the emblem of Hamas, which is proscribed as a terrorist organization by Australia. A drummer was also seen wearing a scarf with the Hamas logo.

Hezbollah logos, black Jihadist flags seen Anti-Israel activists also shared images on social media of a placard with the logo of Hezbollah, also proscribed as a terrorist organization.

Videos showed multiple black Jihadist flags and the red inverted triangle used in terrorist propaganda widely displayed throughout the march.

([65] A protester holds an inverted “red triangle”, a symbol that the Palestinian Hamas movement’s military wing Al-Qassam Brigades uses to identify Israeli targets in their videos, during a solidarity sit-in with the Gaza Strip, in Manama on November 17, 2023. credit: MAZEN MAHDI/AFP via Getty Images)

Green Party leader Adam Bandt addressed the protesters when they marched to the Victoria Parliament to protest the alleged deaths of Palestinians killed in an IDF rescue mission of four hostages, according to Free Palestine Coalition Naarm. JPost

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Rotes Dreieck: SPD und CDU wollen Verbot. (Taz) SPD and CDU want ban Red triangles have repeatedly appeared on university buildings in Berlin. The government coalition wants to have the triangles banned in the context of Hamas. Jun 13, 2024 — As the “red angle”, the red triangle was the symbol for political prisoners in concentration camps, and some associations still use it as their logo today , including the VVN-BdA (Association of Victims of the Nazi Regime – League of Antifascists).

The symbol should only be banned in the context of Hamas and the Middle East conflict. Taz

Pro-Palestinian activists in Berlin adopt new Hamas symbol. The inverted triangle, historically associated with Nazi concentration camps, has popped up in both Berlin and some Pro-Palestinian protests in America.

i24NEWS, June 15, 2024 at 09:01 AM The red triangle, historically associated with Nazi concentration camps where political prisoners were identified, has been repurposed by Hamas in its propaganda to denote targets. Activists in Berlin have now appropriated this symbol, adorning buildings, homes, and university campuses across the city, including prominent institutions like the Free University and Humboldt University.

Recent incidents have escalated the controversy. At Humboldt University, banners displaying the red triangle alongside threatening messages directed at university officials were unfurled, triggering concerns and prompting calls for increased security measures. Pro-Palestinian activists had previously occupied buildings at the university, leaving behind slogans and graffiti, some of which have been deemed antisemitic and illegal under German law.

"The use of symbols like the red triangle is deeply concerning," remarked President Julia von Blumenthal of Humboldt University, denouncing the recent vandalism and threats as "shocking antisemitism." The situation has intensified further with reports of similar graffiti appearing outside the homes of Jewish individuals in Brooklyn, New York, underscoring the global reach and impact of these actions. i24

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Parmis🇮🇱 @ParmisLJavan: Jewish student denied access at UCLA. On June 10th, 2024, a Jewish student and union employee at UCLA were denied access outside Young Hall by masked Pro Hamas staff and students. Jun 12, 2024 on X

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David Collier @mishtal: I was at @durham_uni to take part in a debate when they cancelled it - giving in to masked thugs & denying free speech

I saw Durham U completely abandon its own students - leaving some abused.

Free speech at Durham 1842-2024 RIP

This is what happened: david-collier.com [66] Durham University should hang its head in shame. Last edited Jun 12, 2024 on X

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Disclosure: The driver who attacked in Bnei Brak: supports terrorists, including a senior Hamas official.

Negligence and turning a blind eye: The bus driver who attacked a Jew supports terrorists, the chairman of the KAVIM Workers' Committee was previously suspected of being involved in lynching Jews and lied in court this evening. Elhanan Gruner, Hakol haYehudi 7 Sivan 5784 - 19:55 06/13/2024

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Emran Attoun's congratulatory message to the imprisoned terrorists, including Ahmed Attoun, a Hamas official.

The serious assault incident in Bnei Brak last week in which an Arab bus driver severely assaulted a Jewish passenger, illustrates the exhaustion of the police, the lack of professionalism, and the deliberate disregard for nationalist suspicions.

Last week, a document was published in which a bus driver was seen severely beating a passenger on the route of the KAVIM Company in Bnei Brak. The footage caused an uproar online and the driver was arrested.

However, despite the Jewish passenger's description that the driver beat him and shouted nationalist and Islamic slogans at him, the police did not investigate the suspicion that this was a nationalist incident. According to the suspicion, the incident started after a passenger accidentally rang the bell, the driver cursed and another passenger who understands Arabic answered him in Arabic. As a result, the driver attacked him with punches, chokes and severe blows.

Support for terrorists..

The driver, according to the HakolHayehudi research, is Emran Attoun, a member of a clan from Tsur in Achar, which is largely identified with Hamas. Checking his Instagram account shows that he himself also expresses support for terrorists. In one post he shared the funeral of Islamic Jihad terrorists who were killed by the IDF.

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In another post, he shared photos of terrorists belonging to the clan, led by senior Hamas official Ahmed Attoun, a member of the Hamas parliament who has been arrested by Israel many times and his residency was revoked and he was deported from Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority. Emran Attoun wishes in the post for their release from prison and congratulates them.

Despite this, as mentioned, nationalistic background was not examined. On Friday, the driver was brought to a hearing at the Magistrate's Court where the police asked to extend his detention. The judge requested he was arrested, but the driver's lawyer appealed to the district court where he was released to house arrest.

However, from examining the guarantors who signed the driver's bond and to whom he was released to house arrest, some interesting things emerge.

The Arabs lie in court. The main guarantor to which Emran Attoun was released to house arrest, is his uncle Saber Attoun. To the questions of the police representative Rector Maimon before the court and after being warned to tell the truth, he claimed that he had no convictions and no criminal record, and therefore it was confirmed that the driver would be under house arrest.

However, the investigation of the HakolHayehudi revealed that about two years ago the same Saber Attoun was convicted of assaulting a Jewish driver on the road in a severe manner and had another criminal record. In addition, in December 2023 during the war, Saber Attoun was arrested in the Jerusalem area for assaulting police officers who wanted to check his vehicle at the checkpoint.

Another guarantor of Emran Attoun, the bus driver, is Mehdi Attoun, his cousin and according to his statement, the chairman of the bus drivers' union at Kavim.

The investigation of the HakolHayehudi revealed that he himself was arrested in 2017 on suspicion of taking part in a mass lynching of Jews who accidentally entered the Sur Baher and attacking policemen.

Kavim company. It should be noted that this is not the first case of attacks and nationalist events in the company Lines.

About a year ago, we published in the Hakol an investigation about the bus driver Adnan Afifi [עדנאן עוויווי - عدنان عفيفي], who works for the Kavim company in Beitar Elit. In the investigation we showed that Afifi, who seriously injured two Jews who were riding a motorcycle while guarding the walls, is the brother of a terrorist who carried out a stampede attack that was initially silenced as an accident. In addition, he publishes support for terrorists. Despite this, they kept him at work at the Kavim company.

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The motorcycle of Haim Segal, a motorcyclist who was injured in a collision with the bus driver Adnan Afifi Abu Razi (courtesy of the photographer)

In the past, the chairman of the previous Kavim workers committee was arrested and questioned along with two other drivers on suspicion of security offenses.

In another case, we revealed that a line driver was convicted of participating in the 2021 riots in Ramla and throwing stones at a policeman and spraying tear gas at another policeman.

Attacks on buses are also not new. In an incident at Modi'in Elit, an Arab driver of the Kavim company attacked a Jewish passenger about a year ago. In an additional euro, an Arab driver on the route of the Kavim company drove against the direction of traffic and hit many cars.

Similarly, we published about Bilal Hamad, an Egged driver from the north who expressed support for suicide terrorists, and Hussam Abu Shahidim, a Shuafat resident and the brother of Hamas terrorist Fadi Abu Shkhaydem who murdered Eliyahu Kay hy"d in a shooting attack in Jerusalem. Abu Shkhaydem served as an Egged traffic driver in the settlements of Binyamin and the Valley.

Following the publications in the HakolHayehudi, the drivers were fired and at Egged even announced that they would consider conducting a background check for the drivers. We note that Hussam Abu Shkhaydem, who was fired from Egged following the publication, moved to work at the "Tnufa" company, and after we contacted the company, we were told that his work there had also been terminated.

Another driver is Muhammad Kraki, who worked for the Superbus company and was accused of humiliating and abused a Jewish boy in Beit Shemesh. The driver ordered him to repeat sentences like "I love Arabs and hate Jews" and created a performance as if he was documenting it. In this case too, the driver was fired after a complaint filed by the Honenu organization. HakolHayehudi

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Shai Davidai @ShaiDavidai: This is just a reminder that the pro-Hamas, pro-Islamic Jihad Students for Justice in Palestine started organizing *as the massacre and rapes were still going on*. [70] Tomorrow, in Congress, I will be talking about @Columbia's refusal to deal with support for terrorism. on X

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Aaron Sibarium @aaronsibarium: NEW: In leaked text messages obtained by the Free Beacon, top Columbia administrators—including the dean of the college—mocked and dismissed concerns about anti-Semitism on campus and even used vomit emojis to refer to a Columbia rabbi’s op-ed.. Scoop w/@elianayjohnson.🧵 [71] [72] 4:20 AM · Jun 13, 2024 on X

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Arsen Ostrovsky 🎗️ @Ostrov_A:

Navi Pillay sits a top of the UN pantheon of Jew-hatred. This latest report, replete with malicious falsehoods & gross distortions of truth, is tantamount to a full antisemitic blood libel. That it was released on Shavuot, only further underscores the authors disdain for Jews. Jewish News Syndicate @JNS_org "A narrow-led political agenda against Israel.” says Israel's UN envoy in Geneva at the shocking and contentious report by UN panel with known anti-Israel bias. [73] 10:50 PM · Jun 12, 2024 on X

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The Jerusalem Post @Jerusalem_Post: UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has been operating an international network entitled the “Global Network on Question of Palestine” (GNQP) aimed at targeting Israel, according to a UN Watch report. jpost.com [74] Report uncovers Francesca Albanese's anti-Israel international network. Jun 13, 2024 on X

Francesca Albanese runs int'l network targeting Israel, UN Watch charges By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/13/2024 10:12 AM The report found that the network's members include some 100 people and NGOs, such as UN, UNRWA, Palestinian, and PLO officials, along with pro-Palestinian academics and activists. JPost

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The Persian Jewess @persianjewess: Michael Douglas criticizes UN and ICRG for failing the hostages and calls out the pervasive antisemitism that has virulently spread across the world. “This deep seated antisemitism, its roots have come back up, it’s come above ground now and it’s beginning to grow like a vine.” 9:48 AM · Jun 13, 2024. on X

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World leaders at G7 summit call on Hamas to accept hostage deal. Hosting conference, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says there is ‘unanimous support’ for Israeli proposal largely laid out by US President Joe Biden last month By AFP and TOI Staff. 13 June, 2024, 12:37 am TOI

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Negotiations stuck on Hamas demand for Israeli up-front commitment to permanent truce. By Jacob Magid. Terror group has reportedly demanded expedited schedule for IDF to leave Gaza, insisting on a withdrawal in first week of deal, with Russia, China and Turkey to act as guarantors. 13 June, 2024. TOI

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'Irresponsibility.' Bibas family responds to Benny Gantz. Israel National News. Jun 13, 2024, 11:45 PM INN

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Parents of rescued hostage: 'There are things that he’ll never talk about.' Yoni Kempinski, Jun 14, 2024, 12:45 AM INN

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Soldiers dressed as Arabs collected information about hostages. Operation Arnon began with a special intelligence actvity of a team of ‘Mista’arvim’ special forces sent to the area of the local market of Nuseirat dressed as local Arabs. Israel National News. Jun 14, 2024, 2:05 AM INN

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IAEA report: Iran installed more centrifuges at Fordow plant. Elad Benari, Jun 14, 2024, 5:46 AM INN

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Palestinian Arabs furious with Blinken for blaming Hamas. Dalit Halevi. Jun 14, 2024, 12:11 AM INN

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Reports in Lebanon: Two killed in strike attributed to Israel in the Tyre area. Israel National News Jun 14, 2024, 5:13 AM INN

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Hamas official claims: 'No one has an idea how many hostages are still alive.' Israel National News. Jun 14, 2024, 6:21 AM INN

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US rejects Houthi claims on detained 'American spies' Elad Benari Jun 14, 2024, 6:57 AM INN

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Report: US planned independent hostage rescue operation. Washington Post reveals details on how the US has helped Israel since October 7. Official: 'Extraordinary' amount of intelligence sharing. Israel National News. Jun 14, 2024, 11:00 AM INN

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Health minister discusses security situation in North with hospitals, HMOs. By Dr. Itay Gal. 06/14/2024 09:31 AM JPost

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They made my daughter their servant,' mother of hostage says. Shira Elbag whose daughter Liri has been held hostage since October 7 says the girls were forced to clean, cook the food which they weren't allowed to eat, and serve on their captors before they were taken into the tunnels. Yael Ciechanover | published:06.14.24 | 06:01 YNet

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Minnesota man provides material support to ISIS, sentenced to ten years in prison. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/14/2024 08:31 AM. Abdelhamid Al-Madioum, a 27-year-old man from Minnesota, was sentenced to a ten-year prison sentence after being convicted of providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) terrorist organization, the US Department of Justice said on Thursday.

In addition to his ten-year sentence, Al-Madioum will face 15 years of supervised release. Court documents showed that in 2015, Al-Madioum fled to Syria to enroll in ISIS, where he received combat training from the terrorist for the organization. JPost

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IDF troops kill terrorists, locate tunnels in Rafah and central Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/14/2024 08:34 AM JPost

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London man arrested for online support for Hamas. By Michael Starr. 06/14/2024 11:55 AM. A west London man was arrested for showing support for Hamas on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police announced in a Thursday statement. The Met Counter Terrorism Police had been alerted last Tuesday that the 43-year-old man had been expressing support for the proscribed terrorist organization. The man was released from custody and placed on bail until a September court date for violating the 2000 Terrorism Act. “Ever since the terrible attacks in Israel last October, and the subsequent conflict, there has been a significant increase in the amount of extremist and terrorist material being referred to us by the public," said Met’s Counter Terrorism Command head Commander Dominic Murphy. “Each and every referral gets assessed by specialist officers and anything that is considered a potential terrorism offence here in the UK will get passed on for further investigation. From that investigation, if and where we find evidence of a crime being committed, then we’ll look to identify, arrest and bring the person responsible to justice.” JPost

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Rocket sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/14/2024 11:53 AM JPost

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IAF aircraft falls in open area in Jezreel Valley. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/14/2024 10:55 AM JPost

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IDF releases footage of hostile aircraft interception. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/14/2024 13:38 The IDF released footage on Friday showing the interception of 11 hostile aircrafts from Lebanon. JPost

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Most Palestinians Support October 7 Attack, Dissatisfied With Abbas and Fatah. June 14, 2024.

Latest Developments.

More than two-thirds of Palestinians support Hamas’s decision to launch its killing spree in southern Israel on October 7, according to a Palestinian poll released on June 12. The poll, published by the Ramallah-based non-profit Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, also indicates that Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah faction remain deeply unpopular. On the issue of food security, 64 percent of Palestinians in Gaza responded that they have enough food for one or two days. Some of the aid donated to the Palestinians is being sold in Gaza on the black market.

Expert Analysis.

“Palestinians in both the West Bank and Gaza are deeply radicalized to hate Israel and Jews. Deradicalization of Palestinian society — in the government, schools, mosques, and media — needs to go to the top of ‘day after’ policy discussions.” — Richard Goldberg, FDD Senior Advisor

“By intensifying hostility towards Israel and increasingly recognizing a Palestinian state that has yet to develop, the international community is rewarding Hamas for massacring Jews. Palestinians are understanding the message loud and clear: violence works.” — David May, FDD Research Manager and Senior Research Analyst

Widespread Support for Hamas’s October 7 Attack.

Only nine percent of Palestinians think that Hamas has committed war crimes since October 7, while 90 percent of Palestinians have not seen videos showing Hamas’s treatment of Israeli civilians. Additionally, increased international political attacks on Israel and growing support for Palestinian statehood have reinforced the Palestinians’ positive view of the October 7 atrocities, with 82 percent of Palestinians believing that the attack has “revived international attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and that it could lead to increased recognition of Palestinian statehood.”

Plurality of Palestinians Support Hamas Satisfaction with Hamas’s performance since October 7 stands at 75 percent, compared to 24 percent for its rival, Fatah. Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar enjoys a 65 percent satisfaction rating compared to Abbas’s 10 percent. Nearly 90 percent of Palestinians want Abbas to resign.

The poll also found that 40 percent of Palestinians support Hamas, compared to only 20 percent for Fatah. The poll found that 69 percent view the PA as a burden, 65 percent oppose a two-state solution, and 63 percent support armed intifada.

If a three-way election occurred between Marwan Barghouti, who is serving multiple life sentences for his role in the murder of Jews during the Second Intifada, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, and Abbas, 42 percent would support Barghouti, 27 percent would support Haniyeh, and five percent would support Abbas. In a contest between Haniyeh and Abbas, Haniyeh would prevail with 43 percent to Abbas’s 11 percent. FDD

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June 14: Hostage freed in rescue op urges Israelis to attend Tel Aviv rally calling for deal. Elana Kirsh, 14 June, 2024. TOI

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Helmet cam footage: Freed hostages evacuated under fire. Israel National News. Jun 14, 2024, 8:00 PM INN

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France: Pro-Hamas racist vandals scrawl ‘Free Palestine’ with swastika on church wall.jpeg

Thomas Elexhauser @telexhauser: TAGS ANTISEMITES ET NAZIS à Pont-Audemer. Je m’insurge aux côtés des élus de la ville face à ces agissements qui visent à pointer nos compatriotes juives.! Honte à ces criminels, ceux qui veulent détruire notre société ont allumé des flammes partout ! Dégoût absolu. 7:54 PM · Jun 14, 2024

ANTI-SEMITE AND NAZI TAGS in Pont-Audemer. I protest alongside the city's elected officials against these actions which aim to single out our Jewish compatriots! Shame on these criminals, those who want to destroy our society have lit flames everywhere! Absolute disgust. on X

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Sam Berger, Esq. @SamBergerNY: A constituent called our office about a swastika & the words "Free Palestine" carved into the sidewalk near Mount Hebron Cemetery, the final resting place for thousands of Jews. Please, tell me again that anti-zionsim isn't antisemitism. #NeveragainisNOW [75] Jun 14, 2024 on X

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Liza Rosen @LizaRosen0000: Watch: Christian woman from Bethlehem describes how Palestinian Muslims treat Christians as second-class citizens while subjecting them to torture and brutal oppression for being non-Muslims. She explains that since the first day they took control of the city, the Palestinian… .. [76] Last edited 9:30 AM · Jun 15, 2024 on X

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U.S. Congresswoman gets attacked by the mob in shocking turn of events.

By Prudent Politics Staff. June 15, 2024. The political polarization in this country has reached a fever pitch. Now no one is safe.

But now, a U.S. Congresswoman got attacked by the mob in a shocking turn of events.

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) posted a strong condemnation on X against an antisemitic rally organized by the extremist pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime (WOL).

The rally, titled “A Day of Rage for Gaza,” took place in New York City over the weekend, beginning at Union Square and ending at Wall Street, where an exhibit on the Nova Festival massacre — the brutal October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists that claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent Israeli civilians at a music festival — has been displayed since April.

The protest quickly turned unruly, with participants openly supporting terrorism and displaying blatantly antisemitic messages such as “long live October 7” and “the Zionists are not Jews and not humans.”

Some protesters were seen brandishing flags of Hamas’ armed al-Qassam Brigades, a recognized terrorist organization, while others defiantly waved the flags of the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.

The incendiary rally underscored the deep-seated hatred and violent extremism that permeates certain segments of the pro-Palestinian movement.

In her post on X, Ocasio-Cortez stated, “The callousness, dehumanization, and targeting of Jews on display at last night’s protest outside the Nova Festival exhibit was atrocious antisemitism – plain and simple. Antisemitism has no place in our city nor any broader movement that centers human dignity and liberation.”

However, Ocasio-Cortez’s condemnation was met with fierce criticism from within the very movement she was attempting to address.

Nerdeen Kiswani, an organizer for WOL, fired back at the congresswoman, accusing her of being a “genocide apologist” and revealing that Ocasio-Cortez had previously sought to partner with their organization.

“You are a genocide[sic] apologist,” Kiswani responded. “This is why when your staff asked WOLPalestine if you can speak at our Queens rally in 2021 we said NO. What’s callous is the Zionist exhibit used to manufacture consent for genocide, but you don’t care since you didn’t vote against funding it.”

This revelation underscores a troubling inconsistency in Ocasio-Cortez’s public stance on issues related to Israel and Palestine.

While she now seeks to condemn antisemitism and distance herself from extremist elements, her previous attempts to align with a group that openly supports terrorism and spreads antisemitic propaganda raises serious questions about her judgment and true intentions.

The incident also highlights a broader issue within the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, where support for Palestinian causes often veers dangerously close to endorsing or excusing outright antisemitism and terrorism.

The fact that a sitting U.S. congresswoman would even consider partnering with a group like WOL speaks volumes about the radical elements that have infiltrated mainstream political discourse.

The backlash from WOL also reveals the deep divisions within the pro-Palestinian movement itself.

While some activists attempt to frame their cause in terms of "human rights" and liberation[sic], others, like Kiswani, do not shy away from expressing their outright hatred and violent intentions towards Jews and the state of Israel. PrudentPolitics

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Islamic Jihad says only way to free Israel hostages is Gaza withdrawal, prisoner deal. By Reuters 06/15/2024 JPost

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Eid al-Adha in Israel: Druze celebrate in Yarka, parade with Druze, Israeli flags. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/15/2024 JPost

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IDF identifies terror launches from humanitarian shelters in Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/15/2024 JPost

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French court extends ban on Eurosatory 2024 arms conference to Israeli citizens. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/15/2024 JPost

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UKMTO says ship on fire evacuated after attack by Yemen's Houthis. By Reuters. 06/15/2024 JPost

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Gallant accepts invitation to Washington, Pentagon spokesperson says. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/15/2024 JPost

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Eight soldiers killed in Rafah explosion, in deadliest incident for IDF in 6 months. By Emanuel Fabian. 15 June, 2024. Initial probe finds armored combat engineering vehicle attacked with explosive device after night of fighting, raising army’s death toll in ground offensive against Hamas to 307. TOI

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IDF soldiers killed in APC explosion in Rafah. Deadly blast occurred when armored vehicle hit explosive device, igniting prolonged fire that prevented immediate rescue; Captain Wassem Mahmoud named as one of fallen. Yoav Zitun, Matan Tzuri | 06.15.24. YNet

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Int'l court rules: Argentina failed to prevent attack on Jewish center. Elad Benari, Canada. Jun 15, 2024, 1:05 AM Inter-American Court of Human Rights finds Argentine state responsible for not preventing, nor properly investigating, the AMIA attack 30 years ago that left 85 people dead. ([77] Rescue efforts after 1994 AMIA bombing REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian RR/ME). ...It also blamed the state for efforts to "cover up and obstruct the investigation", robbing victims and their loved ones of justice, according to the report. A truck laden with explosives drove into the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) a Jewish community center, and detonated on July 18, 1994, in the deadliest attack in the South American country's history. Besides the 85 dead, more than 300 people were injured. The 1994 assault has never been claimed or solved, but Argentina and Israel have long suspected that Hezbollah carried it out at Iran's request. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights in San Jose, Costa Rica, said that Argentina was "responsible for not having adopted reasonable measures" to prevent the bombing. "The state was aware of a situation of real and immediate risk for sites connected to the Jewish community and did not adopt reasonable measures" to ameliorate the danger, the judges concluded, according to AFP... The ruling comes two months after an Argentine court in April blamed Hezbollah for the attack and labeled Iran a "terrorist state." After that ruling, Buenos Aires asked Interpol to arrest Iran's interior minister Ahmad Vahidi, whom it accuses of masterminding the attack. Argentine prosecutors have long alleged that Iranian officials used the Lebanon-based Hezbollah to carry out the deadly attack. Iran denies involvement in the AMIA attack and has repeatedly rejected Argentine demands for the accused to testify. An investigation by the Mossad found that the AMIA attack, as well as the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Argentina, were not abetted knowingly by Argentine citizens or aided by Iran on the ground. INN

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Freed hostage Andrey Kozlov: 'I saw a lot of rallies and it gave me a lot of hope.' Israel National News. Jun 14, 2024, 8:13 PM INN

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IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target from the east, sirens sound in Na'ura. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/15/2024 JPost

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Sgt. Yair Roitman succumbs to wounds from Monday Rafah incident - IDF. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/15/2024 10:45 PM. JPost

Givati Brigade soldier injured in Rafah dies of his wounds. Yair Roytman was critically injured in Rafah earlier this week. After an extended battle for his life, the hospital was forced to declare Yair's death. Israel National News, Jun 15, 2024, 10:34 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Fire breaks out near Kissufim from rocket impact, none wounded. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/15/2024 09:43 PM. JPost

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'Palestine' painted on Park Avenue Synagogue. 'Palestine' written on wall of one of New York's largest synagogues as city continues to reel from spate of serious antisemitic incidents last week. Gary Willig, Jun 16, 2024, 7:33 AM (GMT+3)

An unknown vandal or vandals defaced the wall of the Park Avenue Synagogue, one of the largest synagogues in Manhattan.

On Friday, the word 'Palestine' was found written in green ink or paint on the wall of the synagogue.

The word was written under the Biblical verse “How great are your tents O Jacob, your dwelling places O Israel" (Numbers 24:5), directly under the word "Israel."

The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident. So far, no arrests have been made.

Synagogue Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove said during services on Friday night, "It's actually with a heavy heart that we begin Shabbat services tonight ... The facility is OK, we are all safe, and it is shocking and it is distressing."

On Wednesday morning, the homes of multiple officials affiliated with the Brooklyn Museum were targeted by antisemitic vandals.

The Brooklyn Heights apartment building of Museum Director Anne Pasternak was among the homes that were vandalized. The vandals hung a sign that read 'Anne Pasternak Brooklyn Museum White Supremacist Zionist' and spray-painted an inverted red triangle, a Hamas symbol used to identify Israeli targets, on Pasternak's door along with other red graffiti.

The homes of Jewish members of the museum's board were also targeted.

A series of antisemitic incidents occurred during and after an anti-Israel demonstration in Manhattan on Monday.

Protestors marched from Union Square to the site of the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in downtown Manhattan. Video from the protest shows a woman leading the crowd in chants justifying the massacre committed at the music festival.

Protesters chanted "Long live the Intifada" and "Kill another Zionist now." Banners that read 'Long live October 7' and 'Jihad of Victory or Martyrdom' were unfurled.

One demonstrator told a group of Jews, "I wish Hitler was still here. He would have wiped all you out."

Following the rally, a mob of masked anti-Israel activists took over a subway car in New York, where they yelled, yelled, "Raise your hands if you're a Zionist! This is your chance to get out!" INN

Yair Rosenberg @Yair_Rosenberg: They literally tried to replace "Israel" with "Palestine" in a biblical verse. (In this context -- Numbers 24:5 -- "Israel" is more a reference to the Jewish people, not specifically the land, but antisemites vandalizing synagogues are interested in suppressing Judaism, not… Show more [78] Julie Menin @JulieMenin: Today Park Avenue Synagogue was vandalized. As a former member of this congregation, I am disgusted by this vile antisemitic act. A house of worship is a sanctuary. Defacing it is an attack on all of us. Jun 15, 2024 on X

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Reportedly Firebombed a Building at University of California.

Elizabeth Weibel. 15 Jun 2024.

Pro-Palestinian protesters reportedly firebombed “the side of a building” on the University of California Berkeley (UCB) campus and claimed that students had been “attacked” on another campus... “Long live the student intifada for Palestine liberation,” the post continued. “... UC System must divest from Israel or face our wrath of revenge. Blessed is the flame.”.. Both SJP UCLA and the UCPD reportedly stated that “anti-Israel activists had attempted” to re-establish an anti-Israel encampment at UCLA. “They attempted twice, each time being dispersed by police for restricting public movement and disturbing nearby exams, before police and protesters finally clashed,” the outlet reported. “UCLA Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Safety Rick Braziel said in a statement Tuesday that some students had missed finals because of the encampments, and others had to be moved mid-examination.”... Breitbart

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IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff 06/15/2024 11:50 PM JPost

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Nearby Iranian ship ignores distress call of ship attacked by Houthis. By Jerusalem Post Staff 06/16/2024 03:06 AM JPost

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UKMTO gets report of incident 40 nautical miles south of al Mukha in Yemen. By Reuters. 06/16/2024 05:29 AM JPost

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Protesters against gov. block roads across Israel - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff 06/16/2024 08:50 AM JPost

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Hackers claim to have broken into computers of kibbutz Ma'agan Michael - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff 06/16/2024 09:34 AM JPost

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CBS 2nd estimation: Israel's GDP grows 14.4% in Q1 2024. By Eve Young. 06/16/2024 03:22 PM JPost

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US Navy rescued crew of Greek ship attacked by Houthis last week. By The Media Line Staff. 06/16/2024 05:51 PM JPost

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Israel will not commit to end war before release of hostages, official says. Senior Israeli official says while Israel committed to ending war, Hamas has violated past agreements, emphasizing terror group must release all live hostages and bodies of deceased before any cessation of hostilities can occur.

Itamar Eichner | published: 06.16.24: 18:19 YNet

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Treasure from final Jewish revolt against Rome found in Lod. Joint excavations by Israel Antiquities Authority and Lod Municipality uncover remains of Jewish public building, destroyed in antiquity; beneath its floor, archaeologists discover hoard of 94 coins, left untouched for centuries

Yaron Drukman | published: 06.16.24: 19:56 YNet

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'He solved the Middle East' | Watch: Jerry Seinfeld takes down anti-Israel heckler. Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld's performance in Sydney, Australia was interrupted by an anti-Israel protestera. The comedian quipped: 'There are problems here with Aboriginal people and whites so maybe to solve that I will screw up Jim Jeffery's show in New York.'

Israel National News, Jun 16, 2024, 9:35 PM (GMT+3) INN

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'I won't let you down'. Musician performs song at scene of October 7th massacre. Yoni Kempinski. Jun 16, 2024. INN

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Hillel Fuld @HilzFuld: Another Palestinian lie debunked.

FRC: Insufficient evidence to confirm famine in Gaza!

The Famine Review Committee's report on Gaza, dated June 4, 2024, concludes that there is insufficient evidence to confirm the presence of a famine in Gaza.

The committee evaluated…

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Sydney crowd applauds Seinfeld as he mocks anti-Israel hecklers. By Michael Starr. June 16, 2024. Australian comedy fans applauded Comedian Jerry Seinfeld as he mocked an anti-Israel heckler that attempted to disrupt his show at the Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday night, according to a video taken by Australian Jewish Association CEO Robert Gregory.

"We have a genius ladies and gentlemen, he solved the Middle East," Seinfeld remarked as the activist heckled Seinfeld. "It's the Jewish comedians, that's what we have to get."

The crowd cheered as security removed the interloper from the show.

"They're going to start punching you in about three seconds, so I would try to get all your genius out so we can all learn to you," said Seinfeld. Will heckling solve the conflict? Seinfeld says probably not!

The American comedian said sarcastically that Middle Easterners would come to a sudden realization after reading about the incident in the news the next day. He suggested that the method of interrupting comedians to solve geopolitical issues could be replicated, proposing to interrupt Australian comedian Jim Jefferies during his tour to solve issues between Indigenous and European descent Australians.

"You're really influencing everyone here we're all on your side now, because you've made your point so well, and in the right venue, you've come to the right place for a political conversation," Seinfeld joked. "You have to go 20,000 miles from the problem and screw up a comedian, that is how you solve world issues."

AJA had published on Thursday communications between anti-Israel activists noting that they would mostly be protesting the Sunday show because "he's a big ziono."

The Jewish group also alerted in January that advertisements for the show in Sydney had been defaced with stickers.

"'Free Palestine' was always code for hating Jews," AJA said on X. JPost

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US Navy rescued crew of Greek ship attacked by Houthis last week By The Media Line Staff. 06/16/2024 05:51 PM JPost

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Yemen's Houthis say they attacked two ships, American destroyer in Red and Arabian seas. By Reuters 06/16/2024 10:00 PM JPost

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IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon.' Israel National News. Jun 16, 2024, 11:40 PM INN

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IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target near Acre from Lebanese territory. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/17/2024 06:40 AM JPost

No siren sounded. Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre. Israel National News. Jun 17, 2024, 6:42 AM INN

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In wake of APC disaster, IDF pushes for decisive action in Rafah. Army eliminates over 500 terrorists and uncovers around 100 tunnel shafts, entrenching control along Egyptian border and dismantling Hamas battalions; security officials worry leadership stalls on deciding Philadelphi Corridor’s future and whether to shift focus to Hezbollah in north.

Elisha Ben Kimon | published: 06.17.24: 07:59 YNet

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Terrorists in Judea and Samaria may get Israeli arms from Gaza.

As many of the weapons being used in Gaza are not properly monitored, criminal organizations have been found with shoulder-mounted missiles and mortars. The IDF fears it's only a matter of time until they reach terror organizations as well.

Israel National News. Jun 17, 2024, 8:44 AM INN

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Prominent Lod Imam detained again for alleged incitement.

Sheikh Yusuf Mohammed al-Baz, who recently was released from prison after serving time for incitement, said during a sermon at the Great Omari Mosque: 'We'll do to you what you did to Gaza.'

Israel National News. Jun 17, 2024, 10:28 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Iran’s fingerprints on Oct. 7 massacre ‘well-documented.’ Tehran aims to sacrifice Palestinian blood and destroy Palestinian land, Mahmoud Abbas's office said. Israel Kasnett. (June 17, 2014 / JNS) JNS

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Veil lifted over two pro-regime Iranian hacker groups, targeting both friends and foes. Opposition news outlet Iran International unmasks operatives purportedly running offensive cyber actions on Tehran's behalf. Itamar Eichner | published: 06.17.24: 09:53 YNet

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Unusual silence in the north: almost 48 hours without firing. Behind the Scenes. Gaui Varon, June 16, 2024. Mako

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'May Allah reckon with you': Al Jazeera caught censoring Gazan criticism for Hamas. By Ohad Merlin. Published: June 16, 2024.

"Hamas views the Qatari mouthpiece as its ‘intelligence and propaganda arm," an Israeli court deemed. Social media in the Arab world was rocked over the past week, after Al Jazeera Palestine, a subsidiary of Al Jazeera, posted a video of a Gazan doctor who claimed he was injured in Nuseirat during Operation Arnon to rescue the four hostages.

In the video, the doctor is seen crying and screaming about the casualties, saying: “It is true that we are steadfast;” but then the video suddenly cuts, and the man is seen crying again.

In a longer, uncut version of the video circulating online, the reason for the cutting and editing became clear. During his original speech, the man also said: “This rotten leadership will end up blaming us that we... it is true that we are steadfast, however, our leadership is scum. Our leadership got used to this bloodshed, may Allah reckon with them!... Swear to me that this video will reach the Palestinian leadership. This massacre at Nuseirat – we could have prevented it!”

It is unclear how the man meant for the so-called “massacre” to be prevented. Some speculated that he was referring to the fact that civilians from the area knew about the holding of hostages in their neighbors’ homes.

Silencing Palestinians criticizing Hamas The video cut was not confirmed by Al Jazeera, but it would not be the first time the news outlet attempted to censor or silence Gazan criticism of Hamas. In November, a video circulated of an elderly wounded Gazan who was interviewed in a Gaza hospital by an Al Jazeera reporter.

“And regarding the resistance [Hamas], they hide among the people. Why do they hide among the people?” the wounded resident asked.

The reporter could then be seen immediately cutting the interview and trying to end the broadcast, leaving the interviewee surprised and attempting to get back to his interview.

In December, a different video showed an elderly woman interviewed by an Al Jazeera correspondent who tried to prompt her to admit that no aid is coming into Gaza. However, the elderly woman told him, “All aid goes down [underground to Hamas tunnels]and doesn’t reach the people.”

When the reporter tried to further push the pro-Hamas narrative, arguing that “people say that only a little aid gets in and is distributed,” the elderly lady wagged her finger at the reporter with a bitter smile, adding, “It all goes to their houses. Let Hamas take me or shoot me.”

The reporter proceeded to dismiss her opinion and go back to the camera.

On Thursday, the Tel Aviv District Court approved a request, put forth by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, to renew the temporary ban on Al Jazeera. In its ruling, the court cited evidence presented to it that proved the “severe and worrying impact of the content broadcast on the channel… [which] was the motive and incentive for the action of terrorists within the state” and that “Al Jazeera is perceived by the terrorist organization Hamas as its propaganda and intelligence arm.”

Al Jazeera’s reluctance to broadcast criticism of Hamas may be seen as part of this alliance between the Qatari mouthpiece and the terrorist group. JPost

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NPR Bends Over Backwards to Conceal the Real Reason There Isn’t a Palestinian State. Rachel O'Donoghue. June 16, 2024

“Why hasn’t there been a Palestinian state?” was the question posed in a recent segment on NPR’s flagship news show “All Things Considered.”

Tasked with answering one of the thorniest questions in the Israel-Palestinian conflict was veteran journalist and NPR’s International Affairs Correspondent, Jackie Northam.

Northam’s opening statement served as a harbinger of the historical revisionism to come. “In mid-May, three European leaders took to the podium in a stand for Palestinians,” she said.

It’s mind-boggling that a respected veteran reporter could attempt to pass off such a contentious statement as journalistic observation. Is the “recognition” of a Palestinian state truly a “stand for Palestinians,” as countless other partisan hacks would have us believe?

Anyone with a basic understanding of geopolitics can see that last month’s stunt by the leaders of Spain, Ireland, and Norway is anything but a genuine effort toward peace.

First, it’s important to note that these countries haven’t so much as recognized a Palestinian state as they have conjured one.

Little thought has been given to the geographical boundaries of this new state, which, given the territorial disputes with Israel, is a rather critical point to have agreed upon.

And what about this new state’s governance? Will Hamas or the Palestinian Authority be in charge? Will there even be elections?

Second, was this a stand for Palestinians or for Hamas? It’s curious that Spain, Norway, and Ireland decided to recognize Palestinian statehood after the October 7 Hamas attacks, not before. If it looks like a reward for the October 7 massacre, it’s because it is.

Northam then describes how the Palestinian fight for statehood dates back over 75 years, mentioning the Palestinian rejection and Jewish acceptance of the UN Partition Plan that would have created an independent Palestinian state alongside a Jewish one.

But what follows is a masterclass in historical fiction, rewriting facts to promote a completely false narrative.

She claims “fighting began in 1947 and again the following year,” before “Arab states came to the Palestinians’ aid.”

So, according to NPR, a coalition of surrounding Arab states attempting to use their superior military might to annihilate the fledgling Jewish state is “coming to the Palestinians’ aid.”

She then fast-forwards to immediately after the 1967 war, suggesting it was almost used as a pretext for an Israeli land grab, because “settlers snatched more land, and for decades, the effort to create a Palestinian homeland faded.”

According to Northam, this bleak situation persisted until the 1990s when the Oslo Accords brought a “glimmer of hope.” To provide his “expert” opinion on this chapter of Israeli-Palestinian history, NPR invites Yousef Munayyer, the Executive Director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, who has previously advocated for the dissolution of the Jewish state as a solution to the conflict (not that NPR listeners would ever be clued into that little detail).

Munayyer dismisses the statehood proposals by the government under former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin as nothing more than “glorified autonomy for the Palestinians.”

It’s an act of journalistic malfeasance to mention both Yasser Arafat and the Oslo Accords without informing listeners about the Second Intifada or, indeed, Palestinian terrorism altogether.

Arafat turned down the plan that would have established a Palestinian state and instead launched a campaign of suicide bombings, stabbings, and rock attacks. This was a campaign of terrorism by Palestinians aimed at ordinary Israelis—men, women, and children—much like the October 7 massacre.

NPR’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas war has, as we have previously highlighted, plumbed new depths of bias and journalistic ineptitude. NPR’s latest offering on the elusiveness of Palestinian statehood is, unfortunately, no different. Honestreporting

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Children In West Bank Tulkarm Refugee Camp Celebrate Eid Al-Adha By Brandishing Weapons, Wearing Hamas And Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) Headbands, Chant: We Are The Soldiers Of Mohammed Deif. June 16, 2024. Memri.

Brainwashed by Gaza: Arab kids cheer Hamas, call for Martyrdom and Israel's destruction. Gaza boy: Defending honor of Muslim nation is worth missing school year. June 16, 2024. PalWatch

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ADL Issues Revised Report Card Grades Following Historic Antisemitic Activity on College Campuses.

Published: 06.17.2024. Updated: 06.18.2024. Antisemitism in the US [...] Less than half (46%) of Jewish students reported feeling physically safe on their campuses during the first half of the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Now, the surge in protests has intensified anti-Jewish hate, leaving many Jewish students feeling threatened and, in some cases, unsafe. While some college and university administrations have met the moment and implemented additional protections, many have not... ADL

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Report: A UAV attacked a vehicle in southern Lebanon. News 0404. 17/06/2024. A short time ago, Lebanese media reported on a UAV of our forces that attacked a vehicle in the area of ​​the town of Chehabiyeh, in the area of Tyre in southern Lebanon. 0404

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Security cabinet mulls penalizing Palestinian Authority for statehood moves. 17 June, 2024. TOI

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Israeli arms sales break record for 3rd year in row, reaching $13 billion in 2023. 17 June, 2024. TOI

Israeli Defense Industry Sees Surge in European Demand. European countries are increasingly purchasing Israeli defense technology due to regional security concerns. Maayan Hoffman, June 17, 2024. TheMediaLine

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Rafah. Terrorists eliminated using drones. Israel National News. Jun 17, 2024, 11:52 AM INN

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Israeli teen planned to join Islamic State in Somalia. A minor from the village of 'Ara was arrested and indicted for planning to join the Islamic State and to carry out attacks in Israel and abroad.

Israel National News, Jun 17, 2024, 2:01 PM (GMT+3) INN

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IDF eliminates key Hezbollah operative during lull in rocket fire. No rocket fire from Lebanon likely due to Muslim Eid al-Adha festival; Muhammad Mustafa Ayoub was a key operative in Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Department; During lull, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein meets with Israeli leaders. Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Yair Kraus | published: 07.17.24 :19:17 YNet

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Behind closed doors: How a prominent Gazan family secretly kept three hostages - WSJ. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: June 17, 2024.

The house of a prominent Gazan family - a doctor, a journalist, a phlebotomist and their children - secretly harbored three hostages. How was this possible?

Dr. Ahmad – a general practitioner, imam, and member of a prominent family in Gaza – secretly held three Israeli hostages captive in his home for six months, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Every day, Aljamal returned home from work to his son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and captives Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv.

The secret captivity. According to the report, citing residents, it was an open secret within the Nuseirat camp that Aljamal’s family was associated with Hamas. Aljamal’s brother, Abdelrahman Aljamal, is a Hamas lawyer in Gaza. Nevertheless, the report stated that most did not know of the three hostages being held in a dark room in the family’s house.

The IDF reported that the son, Abdullah Aljamal, 37, was a journalist for the Palestinian news site The Palestine Chronicle. Fatma, his wife, was a phlebotomist at a local clinic.

The hostages later said they could hear conversations between the two and the rest of the family as they carried on their normal lives. An earlier WSJ report stated that the three hostages lived in a dark room upstairs in the apartment for six months while the family lived downstairs.

Abdullah had previously served as a spokesperson for the Hamas government and, according to the Journal, was vocally supportive of the October 7 attack.

The building in which the Aljamal family lived was destroyed by an IAF-targeted strike after the rescue of the hostages earlier this month. The rescue operation, which received significant coverage due to its complex and intricate planning and execution, resulted in the return of the three men as well as Noa Argamani, who was kept separately nearby by another family with Hamas ties, the Abu Nars.

Aljamal, his son, and his daughter-in-law were killed in the operation, according to local reports cited by the WSJ, however, the children survived.

The Abu Nar family was also reportedly killed, and their building was destroyed.

The IDF did not directly comment on the killing of family members or destruction of buildings, but in a statement, they said they acted to “eliminate terrorists” and “destroy terrorist infrastructure.”

According to the report, many locals have paid a visit to the house, surprised by the discovery of the captive Israelis right underneath their noses. The paper said secrets such as this are hard to keep within such a close-knit community and in a tightly packed area.

The report also said that residents were unhappy that Hamas put civilians in danger by housing the hostages in a densely populated area next to a market.

The Journal reported that locals wished Hamas kept the hostages in tunnels, away from civilians. “Hamas should give us a map of the safe zones we can stay in because if we knew there were hostages in the neighborhood, we would have looked for another place,” Mustafa Muhammad, 36, told the paper. Muhammad fled Gaza City to Nuseirat early in the war. These fears were not without basis. Israel’s rescue operation resulted in Gazan civilian casualties. The IDF said it was less than a hundred, but Gaza’s Hamas-run Health Ministry placed estimates in the 200s. Nevertheless, residents spoke fondly of the Aljamals. “Dr. Ahmad was the one who circumcised my three boys,” resident Ali Bkhit told the WSJ... JPost

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Yoav Gallant convenes with bipartisan US congressional delegation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/17/2024 02:42 PM JPost

Gallant to US Representatives: 'Iranian proxies are fighting a war against Western civilization.' Israel National News. Jun 17, 2024, 2:43 PM INN

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IDF UAV falls in Syria - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/17/2024 05:09 PM JPost

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US-UK forces launch strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah and Kamaran Island, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV says. By Reuters. 06/17/2024 08:15 PM JPost

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Gallant in Samaria: 'Countering Iranian arms smuggling with civilian security squads.' Hezki Baruch. Jun 17, 2024, 9:11 PM INN

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Police detain 8 protesters outide of Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem. By Shlomi Heller, Dr. Itay Gal. 06/17/2024 11:34 PM JPost

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StopAntisemitism @StopAntisemites: NYC (W. 72nd)- a man caught tearing down posters of kidnapped Israelis charges at an elderly Jewish man and then spits on him!

He yells "Free Palestine" before finally leaving. June 17, 2024. on X

Elderly Jewish man spat on in New York by antisemitic vandal. The incident, which was captured on video and posted to social media by the StopAntisemitism movement, involved a vandal tearing down posters of hostages held by Hamas while shouting "Free Palestine."

i24NEWS, June 18, 2024 at 04:07 PM. i24

Bigot spits on 74-year-old Jewish man on NYC street, then shouts ‘Free Palestine’: video. By Allie Griffin Published June 17, 2024, 9:04 p.m. ET [...] The group of New Yorkers surround the alleged antisemite and shout at him to leave while one man places his hand on the victim’s shoulder. “You’re a loser. Get out of here,” one bystander yells. “Go away. Leave.” “Get out of this neighborhood,” a man shouts. “F–k off,” a woman tells the bigot. NY Post

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PA’s ruling party continues to celebrate and justify October 7. Itamar Marcus and Ephraim D. Tepler | Jun 17, 2024 Senior officials of PA’s ruling party:

“[Oct. 7] will be studied in the universities... because the owners of the right (i.e., the Palestinians) held onto their homeland (i.e., Israeli land)” Terrorist murderers “are a source of pride” On Oct. 7, Hamas defeated “NATO, all the West’s capabilities, together with all their [Israel’s] mercenaries” “What happened on Oct. 7 is a response to this occupation’s crimes” “Hamas is part of the Palestinian social fabric” and Oct. 7 massacre was “an additional battle of heroism” PalWatch

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Israel Gave Work Permits, While Palestinians Planned Oct. 7 Massacre. By Bassam Tawil, June 18, 2024

On the eve of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, Israeli authorities had issued work permits to some 18,500 Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), a body responsible for Palestinian civil affairs. Israel was forced to revoke the work permits for security reasons after the October 7 atrocities carried out by Hamas and thousands of “ordinary” Palestinians.

This was particularly true in light of evidence that some of the workers had used their time in Israel to gather intelligence on the Israeli communities that were targeted on October 7. The work permits of another 80,000 Palestinians from the West Bank have also been suspended in the aftermath of the Hamas attack. Prior to the October 7 massacre, more than 170,000 Palestinians were working in Israel, constituting an important source of income for the Palestinian economy.

On September 28, 2023, an Agence France-Presse (AFP) correspondent said he saw “crowds of Palestinians waiting at the [Erez border] terminal from the early hours, including many who had spent the night at the complex.”

Awni Obu Oma, a Palestinian construction worker from the Gaza Strip, was quoted as saying: “We learnt at midnight that the Erez crossing would open today, and I have been waiting here since 1:00 in the morning.” Many Palestinians, desperate to work in Israel, were prepared to wait for hours at the border crossing before it opened in order to get to jobs in Israel. The Palestinians from the Gaza Strip who were permitted to work in Israel received many of the same rights as Israeli workers, including health insurance and pension plans.

Palestinian trade unions had said the reopening of the border between Israel and Gaza was a “positive step:” the workers had far higher earnings in Israel than in the Gaza Strip, where salaries are low and unemployment is rife. By 10:00 am, nearly 6,000 workers had crossed through the gateway, a Palestinian border officer at the crossing told AFP.

The Israeli goodwill gesture of expanding the number of Palestinian work permits came only days after Palestinians had rioted near the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip and had attacked Israeli soldiers with stones, Molotov cocktails, and explosive devices. Palestinian workers were joyful over the Israel’s decision to overlook the riot.

Ayman al-Rifi, who worked at a restaurant in the Israeli coastal city of Jaffa, said:

“I’m very happy that the crossing is open. We have nothing to do with this problem [the riots]. I hope workers stay out of these problems because if Erez border crossing is closed, we suffer.”

On the same day, Reuters quoted Palestinian construction worker Khaled Zurub, 57, as saying: “We want to go to work and earn a living for our children because the situation was too bad for us the past two weeks.”

Two months before the Hamas-led attack, during which 1,200 Israelis were murdered and thousands of others wounded, the Israeli authorities were reportedly discussing increasing the number of work permits for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip even further, to ease tensions and improve the living conditions of the residents of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Israel’s state-owned broadcaster Kan 11 pointed out at the time that the number of permits had been at a “record level,” and that Israel had wanted “to improve the economic situation in the Gaza Strip.”

In October 2021, Israel allowed Gazans to apply for work permits in Israel for the first time since Hamas’s violent takeover of the Gaza Strip in 2007.

Most of the workers from the Gaza were employed in the agriculture, construction and tourism industries and received wages that range between USD $70 to $250 dollars per day, depending on their skills — five times the income a worker is able to receive in the Gaza Strip.

In March 2022, The New Arab website quoted Mohammed Kamal, a 38-year-old father of four from the Gaza Strip, as saying that he planned to stop studying for a master’s degree in order to start working in Israel:

“I graduated from university in 2008, but I was unable to work in my field, and I was forced to work as an accountant in a local factory. After years of trying, I managed to get a master’s scholarship to complete my education, but now I have to stop that because I would rather work and earn money for my children and family.”

Kamal added that he planned to work in Israel as an assistant to one of his relatives in the construction industry.

“I will be able to earn about $120 dollars a day, while I cannot even earn $250 dollars a month in Gaza. Due to the difficult political and economic conditions, the people of the Gaza Strip suffer greatly from poverty and are unable to build a future for their children like their parents.”

In 2022, then Defense Minister Benny Gantz revealed that Israel was planning to increase the number of work permits for Palestinians from the Gaza Strip from 5,000 to 20,000. The pan-Arab newspaper Asharq Al–Awsat reported:

“[Israeli] Political authorities believe the gradual increase in the number of Palestinian workers will prompt Hamas to consider any escalation since it will take into account that the thriving labor movement is a major factor in supporting the economy.

“Workers bring to the [Gaza] enclave up to 90 million shekels [roughly USD $24 million] per month, in light of the difficult and deteriorating economic situation there.”

Israel’s attempts to support the Palestinian economy nevertheless failed to stop thousands of Israelis from being murdered, raped, beheaded, mutilated and burned alive on October 7 by Hamas terrorists and “ordinary” Palestinians. It appears that the murderers and rapists from the Gaza Strip saw Israel’s goodwill gestures as an indication of Israel’s weakness. In addition, they apparently saw the controversy in Israel surrounding the Israeli government’s judicial reform plan as a sign that Israel had become extremely weak, especially when anti-government protesters threatened to boycott military reserve service.

The October 7 atrocities serve as a reminder that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not about improving the living conditions of the Palestinians or strengthening their economy. Instead, the conflict is about the desire of the majority of Palestinians to slaughter Jews and destroy Israel.

Pre-and post-October 7 public opinion polls have consistently demonstrated that the majority of Palestinians back Hamas and believe that the atrocities committed on that day were “correct.” More than 80% of the Palestinians believe that the massacres “put the Palestinian issue at the center of attention and eliminated years of neglect at the regional and international levels,” the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research noted in its latest poll on June 12.

Now, Palestinians can blame Hamas not only for dragging them into a disastrous war with Israel, but also for having left tens of thousands of families jobless in the wake of their loss of permits to work in Israel.

Instead of brainwashing and indoctrinating their people against Israel and Jews, Palestinian leaders need to be required to focus on creating job opportunities and boosting the Palestinian economy, which the flow of international handouts has relieved them from doing.

The Palestinians would also greatly benefit if they would realize that there are actually dire repercussions when they “bite the hand that feeds them.”

After the October 7 atrocities, it would be absurd to assume that Israel will once more welcome tens of thousands of laborers from the Gaza Strip. Many of those workers to whom Israel opened its doors were apparently working in Israel by day, and by night returning to Gaza and providing Hamas with highly detailed maps and drawings of every house in Israel’s border communities, and reports about everyone in them, including the pet dogs.

A massacre was not the outcome many had expected after the Israelis’ willingness to help to improve the lives of their Palestinian neighbors.

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a social media influencer and former resident of the Gaza Strip, remarked:

“Before the October 7 massacre, 20,000 Gazans received permits to work in Israel and would have pleasant daily interactions with Israelis, including with soldiers at the Erez Crossing. This fact doesn’t erase all the other problems and issues that existed before 10/7; instead, it illustrates the complexities of life in the coastal enclave and how so many aspired to have contact with Israelis to earn a decent living and focus on providing for their families and communities. Black-and-white depictions of Gaza before the war are not only inaccurate but fail to capture the color-rich realities that existed, in which the potential for coexistence and peace was present in daily occurrences; human-to-human connections between Palestinian workers and Israelis were a window of what the future could look like. A friend of mine in Gaza left the NGO sector and worked in Israel up until last August; within 10 months, he paid off his massive debts, built himself an apartment, and got married. He spoke highly of the Israeli contractors he worked with and had such respect for all with whom he came in contact.” Gatestone Inst.

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Scrubbed by the ‘Times.’ The New York Times routinely erases extremism from "pro-Palestinian" protests.

Gilead Ini. (June 18, 2024 / CAMERA) The extremism is a pattern. So is the New York Times’ commitment to concealing it.

Last week in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., anti-Israel activists wished for Hitler’s return; chanted for the murder of “Zionists”; assaulted, threatened to kill and slurred a rabbi; threatened a Jewish family by painting a symbol of Hamas violence on their home; held banners supporting the terror group behind the Oct. 7 massacre; donned the headbands of the terrorists; waved their flags; glorified their “resistance” broadly; justified the murders at the music festival specifically; smashed and bloodied the face of a security guard; and downplayed the Holocaust.

The New York Times covered each of the “protests” where the ugly episodes occurred. But it hid each one of these incidents, as well as other examples of the demonstrators’ extremism.

Washington, D.C.

At a June 8 demonstration in Washington, D.C., a group of demonstrators, faces covered with keffiyehs, held a large banner aligning them with “al Qassam,” a reference to Hamas’s Izz ad-Din Al-Qassam Brigades—the gunmen who led the Oct. 7 attack. They called for murder: “Hezbollah make us proud, kill another Zionist now!”

A man holding a “Stand with Hamas” sign defended the Oct. 7 slaughter as “brilliant” while decrying what “the Jews—yeah, the Jews” are doing to the Palestinians. Another sign justified “resistance.”

The Times, whose article on the demonstration cast it as little more than a “call for an immediate cease-fire,” said nothing about the celebration of terrorist groups, the explicit calls for “killing” or the defense of Oct. 7.

Statues in D.C.’s Lafayette Square were vandalized with pro-violence and eliminationist graffiti. “Glory 2 the resistance.” “Long live Hamas.” “Intifada.” “From the river to the sea.” “Death to Amerikkka.” And plenty of inverted red triangles, the symbol used in Hamas propaganda videos to mark targets for attack.

The Times referred only to “handwritten scribbles” that read “free Palestine.”

Men wearing the headbands of Hamas and PFLP, designated terrorist groups known for their suicide bombing attacks on Jewish civilians, shouted, “There is only one solution, intifada revolution!”

The newspaper steered readers to believe the calls were more or less innocuous:

“Many of the protesters on Saturday chanted slogans that some groups have said incite violence against Jews, such as ‘There is only one solution: intifada, revolution,’ as well as ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.’

“But according to one protester, such slogans were not a call for violence against Jewish people, but for a broader resistance against the status quo.”

The gathering was co-organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement, a group that responded to the Oct. 7 attack on the day it occurred with celebratory “long live the resistance” calls, and which had previously called for “resistance and intifada until victory.” (The group has made clear that victory, to them, means the elimination of Israel.)

The Times absurdly characterized it as a “left-leaning” group.

Although video from the demonstrations showed demonstrators throwing objects at a park ranger and punching punching park police, the story failed to mention this, even while noting in the first paragraph that police used pepper spray on a protester.

(Two days after the piece was published, the paper did add a statement from the National Park Service noting “an assault of a park ranger” and “injuries to two U.S. Park Police officers.” According to the reporters, the statement described empty water bottles being thrown at the park ranger. Fuller versions of what appeared to be the same statement, published elsewhere, made no reference to empty bottles.)

Manhattan.

On June 10, the extremist group Within Our Lifetime, which supports the Oct. 7 massacre, organized a demonstration in Manhattan.

At Union Square a man told counter-protesters, “I wish Hitler was still here, he would’ve wiped all you out.” Other demonstrators unfurled a large banner reading, “Long live October 7th.”

After a mass subway ride, during which demonstrators insisted “Zionists” identify themselves and insinuated harm would come to them if they didn’t leave the train, demonstrators converged on Wall Street, where they waved the Hamas flag and that of another terrorist organization.

They came to protest an exhibit memorializing the hundreds of civilians murdered by Hamas at the Nova Music Festival, to justify the murders, and to minimize the Holocaust by claiming the kids gunned down at the festival were worse than the commandant of the Auschwitz extermination camp.

The Times initially ignored the hate fest. A day later, after members of Congress, the mayor of New York City and the White House condemned the rally and its antisemitism, the paper reported on the condemnation.

But the piece said nothing about the pro-Hitler language, and nothing about the terrorist flags. (The paper was surely aware of the flags. It quoted from a White House statement that criticized the flying of “profane banners of terrorist organizations,” but ignored that line. And quoted from a statement in which the NYC mayor criticized the terror flags, but ignored that line.)

And while the story did refer to demonstrators shouting “long live the intifada”—the call for violence that the paper had previously suggested might not be a call for violence—it didn’t quote those same demonstrators’ chant that “resistance is justified,” a defense of the Oct. 7 massacre that, while sickening on its own, also underscored the true meaning of their intifada calls.

Brooklyn.

Two days later, vandals smeared paint on the homes of the director of the Brooklyn Museum and two of its trustees. On the home of the director, who is Jewish, they painted the upside-down red triangle that symbolizes a Hamas target, a menacing threat of violence.

The newspaper’s story about the graffiti did not mention the Hamas triangle. (It can be seen in a photo in the online piece, but the caption and the story itself say nothing of the symbol, let alone what it means.)

U.C.L.A.

On the other side of the country, demonstrators gathered at the University of California, Los Angeles.

As the school’s Chabad rabbi recorded video of the event, a demonstrator wearing a checkered headscarf smacked the phone out of his hand, threatened to kill him, called him a pedophile and called for “death to Israel and anyone who supports that shit.” Another demonstrator told him to “go back to Poland.”

The Times covered the rally. It said nothing about the antisemitic incident or death threats.

Elsewhere on campus, a security guard was battered in the face and bloodied with a hard object. The paper—of course—said nothing about this violence. (The piece did, however, twice make a point of referencing aggression by pro-Israel protesters from months ago.)

Last week’s stories, in which the Times manages to erase vile extremism from four separate demonstrations, are hardly the first example of the paper coming to the aid of anti-Israel extremists. It had previously come to the aid of those tearing down posters of Israeli hostages by suggesting this was perhaps just a “release valve” for the “anguished,” while giving equal weight to the idea that those putting up the posters might be the real problem. Another piece absurdly suggested that calls for a Palestine “from the river to the sea” did not necessarily refer to a Palestine from the river to the sea. JNS

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Plaque for Belgian resistance fighters who saved Jews defaced with swastika. June 18, 2024 JPost

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US military destroys four Houthi radars, one uncrewed surface vessel and one drone. By Reuters. 06/18/2024 02:27 AM JPost

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Two key Democrats in US Congress approve major arms sale to Israel, Washington Post reports. By Reuters. 06/18/2024 02:40 AM ...Representative Gregory Meeks and Senator Ben Cardin have signed off on the deal under heavy pressure from the Biden administration after the two lawmakers had for months held up the sale, the Post reported. JPost

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US VP Kamala Harris: 'We must tell truth about horrific sexual violence of Hamas' U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at an event attended by freed hostage Amit Soussana, which was dedicated to the issue of sexual violence by Hamas terrorists. "Sexual violence has always been a weapon of war and continues to this day," Harris said. She noted that "in Ukraine, Russian soldiers raped Ukrainian women; In Iraq and Sudan, women are subjected to sexual terror; And on October 7, Hamas committed horrific acts of sexual violence. In the days after October 7, I saw images of bloodied Israeli women abducted. Then it came to light that Hamas committed rape and gang rape at the Nova Music Festival…I’ve heard the stories, from a former hostage, of what she witnessed and heard in captivity. These testimonies, I fear, will only increase as more hostages are released,” said Harris. "The truth must be told about these crimes." Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | published:06.18.24: 01:24 YNet

Harris on Hamas' sexual crimes: We cannot look away and we will not be silent US Vice President Kamala Harris condemns Hamas’ sexual violence on October 7: The testimonies will only increase as more hostages are released. Israel National News, Jun 18, 2024, 12:53 AM (GMT+3) INN

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United Nations commitee says not enough evidence to declare famine in Gaza. Report triggered by U.S. report of famine in Gaza; After its release IDF announced a daily “tactical pause of military activity” to allow more humanitarian aid to reach Palestinian civilians. Ynetnews | published:06.18.24: 01:51 YNet

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Overnight rocket siren in Gaza border communities was false alarm. By Maariv. 06/18/2024 03:23 AM JPost

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Maldives postpones ban on Israelis fearing law could include Israeli-Arabs. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/18/2024 03:23 AM JPost

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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: 'I approve Gilboa regional council's security plan.' By Shaked Sadeh. 06/18/2024 06:19 AM JPost

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Israeli artillery strikes targets in southern Lebanon - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/18/2024 07:30 AM JPost

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Ex-hostage at White House: 'In captivity you have no control over your mind, body, or soul.' Israel National News. Jun 18, 2024, 9:42 AM INN

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France cancels decision to ban Israelis from arms exhibition. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/18/2024 10:47 AM JPost

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Islamic Jihad sniper cell commander eliminated in IDF airstrike. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/18/2024 10:55 AM JPost

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US wants to avoid 'greater war' along tense Lebanon-Israel border, envoy says. By Reuters. 06/18/2024 12:13 PM JPost

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PM Netanyahu to meet with families of those killed in captivity. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/18/2024 01:41 PM JPost

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IDF slams journalist's 'lie' that chief of staff supports Hamas rule in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/18/2024 02:08 PM JPost

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'Conflict has gone on for long enough.' Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and said President Biden wants to 'avoid a further escalation to a greater war.'

Israel National News. Jun 18, 2024, 2:15 PM INN

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UNRWA says it can't use new corridor because trucks get looted. Israel National News. Jun 18, 2024. INN

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Israeli journalist proves: Humanitarian aid reaches Hamas. Israel National News. Jun 19, 2024, 12:10 AM INN

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Senator Jim Risch: Let’s get out of Israel’s way. US Senator Jim Risch calls on the Biden administration to release aid to Israel: Micromanagement of Israel’s war on terror must end. Israel National News, Jun 19, 2024, 2:13 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Report: Two Hamas battalions not participating in fighting. Hamas assigned a significant force that is not participating in the war, with the intention of creating a governing force in Gaza after the war. Israel National News, Jun 18, 2024, 2:52 PM (GMT+3) INN

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IDF says operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were approved. By Reuters. 06/18/2024 10:02 PM JPost

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IAF jets strike Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/18/2024 10:04 PM JPost

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ADL faces Wikipedia ban over reliability concerns on Israel and antisemitism. By Asaf Elia-Shalev/JTA. Published: June 19, 2024.

Wikipedia editors now deem the Anti-Defamation League "generally unreliable" on Israel-Palestine and potentially on antisemitism, citing bias and factual concerns. (JTA) - Wikipedia’s editors have voted to declare the Anti-Defamation League “generally unreliable” on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, adding it to a list of banned and partially banned sources...

"ADL no longer appears to adhere to a serious, mainstream and intellectually cogent definition of antisemitism, but has instead given into the shameless politicization of the very subject that it was originally esteemed for being reliable on,” wrote an editor known as Iskandar323, whose request for a discussion about the ADL ultimately led to the ban. 

In a written statement, the ADL said the decision by Wikipedia was the result of a ”campaign to delegitimize the ADL” and that editors opposing the ban “provided point by point refutations, grounded in factual citations, to every claim made, but apparently facts no longer matter.” JPost

Wikipedia editor 'Iskandar323' behind push to ban ADL is heavily "palestine" propagandist.

One has one own criticism of ADL in its turning left and sonetime abandoning core values. However it has nothing to do with the other part - its good - reliable info - work in fighting hate.

In any case, that editor 'Iskandar323' behind push to ban ADL is heavily "palestine" propagandist.

Wikipedia editor 'Iskandar323' behind push to ban ADL is heavily "palestine" propagandist.

Some of recent contributions: Pro Palestine: [80] [81] [82]

Engaged in EditWars: [83] at EoZ

Wikipedia moves to bar ADL, claiming reliability concerns on Israel and antisemitim. Editor who initiated deliberation that ultimately led to ban on using the Jewish group as a source accuses it of ‘shameless politicization,’ while only a small minority defend it By Asaf Elia-Shalev. 19 June, 2024, 6:40 am TOI

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Wikipedia's Anti-Israel Editors Unmasked Group launches effort to combat anti-Israel bias on internet's largest encyclopedia. Adam Kredo, November 20, 2019. ...Already, the Israel Group has listed the details of the top five editors it deems leaders of the anti-Israel effort. The number one anti-Israel leader, according to the Israel Group, is an Australian computer scientist named Brendan McKay. "Brendan McKay, who goes by the Wikipedia username 'Zero0000,' is the Godfather, the unofficial leader of the entire cabal of anti-Israel Wikipedia editors," the Israel Group wrote in a post about McKay. "Although he is not the most prolific or skilled editor among them, one thing separates him from the others: he's a Wikipedia administrator. This means that he has vast powers that regular editors don't have, such as the ability to block and ban regular editors and to delete edits and articles from the historical record. Moreover, administrators are greatly respected, so when they accuse general editors of editing with a pro-Israel point of view—as McKay repeatedly does—other administrators side with him, often blocking or banning pro-Israel editors." The Israel Group goes on to list as its second leading anti-Israel editor another Australian named Peter Nicholas Dale. Dale "is undoubtedly the most prolific and proficient of the bunch," according to the Israel Group. "He is an erudite, skilled blowhard who employs his expert Wikipedia editing proficiency to derail and obfuscate discussions."... FreeBeacon [84]

The Israel Group Launches Battle to Expose Anti-Israel Wikipedia Editors By David Israel - 23 Heshvan 5780 – November 21, 2019.

The Israel Group, a nonprofit whose mission is “to cripple the boycott (BDS) movement against at Israel,” is waging war against Wikipedia, or, rather, against Wikipedia editors with a clear bias against the Jewish State.

Founded by Jack Saltzberg, an old war-horse in the fight to defend Israel’s reputation (he also served in an IDF anti-terrorist unit), The Israel Group has warned that “a cabal of virulently anti-Israel anonymous editors is responsible for decimating virtually the entire pro-Israel editing community. Volunteer ‘administrators’ (with lifetime positions), responsible for overseeing the editing process of Wikipedia, have not only allowed anti-Israel editors freedom to take over Wikipedia, they have participated by blocking and banning predominantly Jewish and pro-Israel editors.”

Saltzberg said on his group’s website that they have been working for many years, “under the radar,” on “Wiki-Israel,” which will be launched in January 2020, and fight against “Wikipedia’s anti-Semitic bias against Israel.”

The initiative features a website that shows “how anti-Israel editors smear Israel—both subtly and overtly—across hundreds of articles, and how the pro-Israel community can stop it.”

As part of its initiative, The Israel Group outed the five worst anti-Israel Wikipedia editors, who have been “active for more than a decade totaling more than 325,000 Wikipedia edits, with the majority targeting Israel.” Here they are:

1. An anti-Israel Wikipedia editor who goes by the username Zero0000. His real name, according to TIG, is Brendan McKay, a math scientist at the Australian National University. McKay is the unofficial leader of the entire cabal of anti-Israel Wikipedia editors, TIG claims. A Wikipedia administrator, he has the ability to block and ban regular editors and to delete edits and articles from the record.

2. Nishidani is “undoubtedly the most prolific and proficient of the bunch,” according to TIG, which claims “he is an erudite, skilled blowhard who employs his expert Wikipedia editing proficiency to derail and obfuscate discussions, limiting most ability to add even miniscule factual content positive toward Israel.” Out of Nishidani’s more than 60,000 Wikipedia edits, not one is even slightly pro-Israel, NIG says.

3. Nableezy is the Hamas faction of Wikipedia. According to TIG, Nableezy is the most vile, dedicated, and ruthless anti-Israel editor, who is almost singularly responsible for getting nearly 60 Jewish and pro-Israel editors blocked or banned from editing Wikipedia, usually through subversive methods and working in collusion with Wikipedia’s administrators.

4. Huldra, believed to be a woman, keeps a low profile as she assists the cadre of anti-Israel editors, says TIG, however, she is slowly and dangerously undermining the factual history of Israel on Wikipedia. Huldra is responsible for enacting the 30/500 policy, limiting visitors from editing anywhere in the Arab-Israeli topic area unless they have gained 30 days and 500 edits on Wikipedia.

5. Mshabazz, a.k.a. Malik Shabazz, has written on Wikipedia that he is Jewish, but as a former administrator has joined the anti-Israel side in every major (and minor) discussion regarding the Arab-Israel conflict, TIG says. He was removed from his administrator’s position for using racist and anti-Semitic trope.... JewishPress [85]

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How an Arab Muslim propagandist has contributed to hate on Wikipedia (for years).

Aug 11, 2020

How an Arab Muslim propagandist has contributed to anti-Israel bias on Wikipedia

VILIFICATION OF ISRAEL VIA INTIMIDATION AND OBSESSION

How an Arab Muslim propagandist has contributed to anti-Israel bias on Wikipedia. For some 14 years user ([86]) Nableezy has been roaming on wiki in his anti Israel vilification campaign, with help of one or two other Muslims. Tactics include:

• Putting a warning on wikipedians [ARBPIA] esoecially for any newcomers....

Carrying out "edit wars." . "Deciding" what is a 'reliable source' . Deleting any criticism of any anti Israel hot -headed pieces. Difference from usual wikipedians, is, the record of obsession in constant fighting. Showing in the past his investing his major time in it.

HELPING IN ANTI-JEWISH HATRED

Over a decade ago, some anti-Jewish wikipedian, who posted much against Judaism and to brand racism on Israel as part of his overall goal, has pushed for a disproportionate page about little Israel (vs the globe) by quoting exaggerated "racism" terminology from Israeli far left (who gave an agenda, esoecially by using this term as a tool to shock Jewish conscious and) who as known have been used this terminolog arbitrary as a routine, including on coltural and religious differences. Of course this vilification osge was much defended and ousged also by Arab anti Israel wikipedian Nableezy and a Farrakhan guy, at the time. at DP [87]

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'Mary Ann Mendoza' VS 'Nishidani on Wikipedia': anti-Jewish bigotry, racism, hatred, old conspiracy theories garbage.

Submitted, Aug 27, 2020.

'Mary Ann Mendoza' VS 'Nishidani on Wikipedia': anti-Jewish bigotry, racism, hatred, old conspiracy theories garbage

M.A. MENDOZA:

US. Republicans drop speaker for retweeting anti-Semitic tirade. Hours before her planned speech at RNC, Mary Ann Mendoza retweets a thread posted by member of QAnon movement, which promotes an age-old conspiracy about a global Jewish cabal bent on terrorizing non-Jews AFP | Published: 08.26.20 , 11:54 A woman preparing to endorse U.S. President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday was abruptly booted from the lineup after posting about a Jewish conspiracy to control the world, U.S. media reported. Mary Ann Mendoza, a so-called "Angel Mom," was scheduled to speak Tuesday night about her son Brandon, a police officer killed in 2014 by a drunk driver who was in the country illegally. But her appearance was scrapped when she highlighted a theory earlier Tuesday peddled by far-right conspiracy movement QAnon that highlights an anti-Semitic trope about a global Jewish cabal bent on terrorizing non-Jewish "goyim[sic]." [88]'

NISHIDANI = BIGOT:

From email, August 12, 2020:

'A HATER, HAS BEEN EDITING WIKIPEDIA SINCE AROUND 2006

By editing so much, since around 2006, this means: the occupation on wikipedia as a routine putting in data and sources and pulling out and claiming what is a RS or not. But revelations reveal this person's [user name: Nishidani] motives.

Manipulating intellectuality for a hateful agenda. Nishidani masks his work under "politics."

PROMOTING MUFTI PROPAGANDA AGAINST JEWS WHILE HUMANIZING HIMMLER

On the page of Grand Mufti of Jerusalem

His edit in November 2015:

As he is so excited to find a "cherry" that can put Himmler in a nice light. He quotes Mufti's writing from the 1970s that Himmler "told" him in the early 1940s he was "shocked" to see Jews abused... But does not quote it the verbatim nor in context of how M. Sells writes it. His purported source.

The Mufti al-Husayni who in 1920 incited to attack non-Zionist pious old men, women & children under cries of "idbach..." ; who in 1941 called upon all Muslims to "Kill the Js wherever they are..this pleases Allah", and has escaped Nurnberg trial, decades later tried to rewrite details in his memoirs. Naturally. And he was bitter after six-day war too, as Sells writes. Though the hatred is still there on display even on those notes, including believing J. are evil, (choosing to) believe in blood libel, etc.

Yet, even in choosing so enthusiastically to quote this specific line, the user changes, intentionally omits the already beginning fictional part in line, the sheer absurdity that supposedly Himmler was "shocked" (at all) seeing Jews abused. Instead, he maliciously edited it, to fit his intended goal to blame the Jews. The people who were all boxed together hungry and under strict orders of brutal Nazi guards.

HELPING FARRAKHAN'S HATRED

Pushing for Khazar myth especially on the days it was used (again) for hatred

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It was at a time of publicized Farrakhan's influenced "material" in hate in July 13, 2020. When the poison was in the air. Two days before Nick Cannon who pushed for it from Farrakhan, has finally retracted and apologized.

[Jerusalem Post › antisemitism Nick Cannon walks back on video containing antisemitic.. statements ...Farrakhan has called Jews... July 15, 2020 [90]

[Nick Cannon Apologizes to Jewish Community for Hurtful Words By Associated Press July 16, 2020 01:17 PM [91]

Some info on the khazar myth:

(The myth of the Khazars and intellectual antisemitism in Russia ... 2004 [92] . Our Four Genetic Moms - Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Aug 29, 2013 · On Friday nights Jews traditionally bless their daughters to ... million —trace their DNA back to 4 "founding mothers"... [93] . Jews are not descended from Khazars, Hebrew University Jun 25, 2014 · New study finds no evidence that Ashkenazi Jews are the descendants of Khazars, [94] . On the Khazar canard. Sep 11, 2017 [95] . Forward › ashkenazi.. Khazar Myth Disproved By History, Linguistics And Genes Sep. 25, 2017 [96])

And again, it's also about 'timing' of Nishidani's edit.

HOUTHIS

Upset, objects that the infamous anti-Jewish Houthis are being cited for its use of own people as Human Shields on the human shields page. (As usual, masking it under "politics").

[Human_shield#New_Material]

[Houthis' flag: officially called Ansar Allah), a political and religious movement and rebel group in Yemen, reads "Allah is Greater, Death to America, Death to Israel, Curse on the Jews, Victory to Islam [97] . [98] . [99] .

TWISTED VIEW: JEWS "VS"...?

Nishidani, edits, work on wikipedia come from seeing the world as non-Jews vs Jews.

His words in August 11 2020: "to win the minds and hearts of goys..." in the Human Shields page of wikipedia.

[Diff/972379035]

Besides the context, it is also the fact of using this form (with added S) not used by anyone else besides neo nazis , up to the time of that Aug.2020 edit. Example: (Fascists forge... January 15, 2019 [100] . Later on, when asked, Nishidani took first the time to browse online, to come up with a weird "reply" trying to blame Jews. To make it clear. It's not about any use of the word as a whole, but about the context; this person's view of the world, and this particular form of use.

It all "explains" Nishidani's obsession on editing about Jewish history, Jewish early sages, personalities, Judaism. And "deciding" what is a reliable source anything that can diminish, or and turn anything Jewish into negative light.' at DP [101]).

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Sa'ar to social media site X: 'Ban Khamenei's account immediately.' Elad Benari. Jun 19, 2024, 5:16 AM INN

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Report: White House cancels high-level meeting following Netanyahu video. Officials tell Barak Ravid the White House canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was scheduled for Thursday after Netanyahu released a video claiming the US was withholding military aid. Israel National News, Jun 19, 2024, 5:42 AM INN

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IDF troops find 'Mein Kampf' copy in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff, Jun 19, 2024. [102] "A picture sent to me just today by soldiers from the Nusirat refugee camp in central Gaza. "Yes, from the area where the Israeli hostages who were rescued in a daring operation a week and a half ago were held," Haddad’s post read. Haddad added, “Hitler's manifesto "Mein Kampf" in a local house...This is the kind of "leader" the Palestinians adore, this is how they become the successors of the Nazis, and this is how the "uninvolved" can hold hostages and be complicit in the terrorism of Hamas!" JPost

Aviva Klompas @AvivaKlompas: IDF soldiers found (yet another) copy of Mein Kampf in a Gaza home.

The terrorists don't see the irony in idolizing Hitler for the Holocaust while denying the Holocaust ever took place. [103] June 22, 2024. on X

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Hostile aircraft infiltrates Gaza border communities.

Suspicious aerial target crosses from Gaza into Israel, falls on Israeli side of border. No injuries.

Israel National News Jun 19, 2024, 7:27 AM INN

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Hezbollah drone, detected by IDF not shot down to prevent injury, military. Airforce says terror group launches three UAVs in total, one downed, one believed to have fallen in the sea and one completes its filming mission over Haifa ynet correspondents | published:06.19.24: 08:03 YNet

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Man Hamas claims is kidnapped IDF soldier revealed as Palestinian. After posting Halil Dawas photo in May claiming he is a soldier captured in Gaza, he is identified as a resident of Aqabat Jaber refugee camp near Jericho, Palestinians say collaborated with Israel. Einav Halabi | published: 06.19.24: 06:42 YNet

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“Emotional strength”: Bereaved father met soldiers who killed his son in friendly fire. Israel National News, Jun 19, 2024, 11:01 AM INN

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IAF jet targets Hezbollah terrorists entering military facility. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/19/2024 10:36 AM JPost

Footage from Lebanon: Terrorists enter a building - and are eliminated from above. Israel National News, Jun 19, 2024, 11:15 AM INN

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Hezbollah announces death of one operative in Yaron - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/19/2024 11:59 AM JPost

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Released hostage Ada Sagi: ‘I don't believe in peace now.’ Released hostage, Ada Sagi, spoke about her captivity, her loss of hope for peace, and the payment Gaza residents were given to guard the hostages: ‘I heard them say 70 shekels a day, that's a lot of money in Gaza, because they don't have jobs.’ Tziki Brandwine, Jun 19, 2024, 12:44 PM INN

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Israel rejects UN explanation for 'Hamas’ use of human shields’ excluded from report. Virginia Gamba, special representative to the U.N. secretary-general, told JNS that word count limits left no space to mention that the terror organization embeds deliberately among civilians. Israel National News, Jun 19, 2024, 2:01 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Reporter's Notebook:

In Rafah, IDF focuses on tunnels, with aim of destroying Hamas brigade within a month. By Emanuel Fabian. ToI joins commander of Givati Brigade in Gaza’s southernmost city, where army says the terror group’s operatives have embedded themselves inside booby-trapped buildings and tunnels. 19 June, 2024. TOI

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Trade in smuggled cigarettes said to hamper aid deliveries in Gaza. With a single cigarette selling for up to $25, aid trucks reportedly targeted by smugglers seeking to pick up their secreted goods, and by other criminals trying to get to them first. By TOI Staff. 19 June, 2024, 1:12 pm TOI

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Human rights expert: UNHRC report a 'case-study in antisemitism.' Gary Willig. Jun 19, 2024, 5:55 PM INN

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Anti-Hezbollah journalist assaulted in Beirut. Yitz Goldberg. Jun 19, 2024, 6:28 PM INN

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Nasrallah threatens Cyprus. Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah warned that if Cyprus would assist Israel in a war against his organization it would 'deal with Cyprus as if it were part of the war.'

Israel National News. Jun 19, 2024, 7:54 PM INN

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Chief of Staff threatens:

'The enemy will learn about capabilities it didn't know we had.'

Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi said Israel knew about Hezbollah's drone capabilities that were showcased in the video it published.

Israel National News. Jun 19, 2024, 9:31 PM INN

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IDF Homefront Command announces new security guidelines for Gaza border communities. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/19/2024 06:26 PM JPost

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UK PM Sunak forecast to lose his parliamentary seat, Savanta poll shows. By Reuters. 06/19/2024 07:01 PM JPost

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Macron demands schools address antisemitism after Jewish girl raped. By Reuters. 06/19/2024 07:53 PM JPost

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US CENTCOM eliminates senior ISIS official in Syria. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/19/2024 09:19 PM JPost

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US military says it strikes targets in Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. By Reuters . 06/20/2024 02:08 AM JPost

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Senior Hamas Official Ali Baraka: North Korea Is Part Of Our Alliance. June 19, 2024. Palestinians | Special Dispatch No. 11408

In January 2024, it was reported that South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed that Hamas has been using also North Korean-made weapons to fight Israel. Earlier, in November 2023, media informed that the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered officials to come up with ways to "comprehensively support Palestine."

Relations between North Korea and the Palestinian leadership date back to the 1960s, as Pyongyang assisted and trained the PLO and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a Palestinian Marxist-Leninist Palestinian organization founded by George Habash (who visited Pyongyang in 1970). Abu Daoud, mastermind of the Munich massacre, also received training by the North Korean military. Since the rise of Hamas in the Palestinian camp, North Korea has been supporting the Islamist movement in their common fight against the collective West.

It is worth noting that North Korea recognizes Palestinian sovereignty over the entirety of the Israeli territory, excluding the Golan Heights (which it regards as Syrian territory).

[104] "This photo, provided by the National Intelligence Service, South Korea's spy agency, on January 8, 2024, shows an F-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher manufactured in North Korea suspected to have been used by the Hamas militant group. Korean characters are engraved inside of the fuse (in blue circle) of the grenade launcher." (Source: Yonhap)

[105] Yasser Arafat sits with the founder of North Korea Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang (Source: Rodong Sinmun, June 26, 1989)

[106] PLO leader Yasser Arafat with the founder of North Korea Kim Il Sung (Source: X)

[107] PLO leader Yasser Arafat with the founder of North Korea Kim Il Sung (Source: X)

Senior Hamas Official Ali Baraka: North Korea Is Part Of Our Alliance.

On November 2, 2023, Senior Hamas official Ali Baraka praised North Korea in an interview posted on Spot Shot (Lebanon). In the interview, Baraka said that all of Americas enemies are growing closer and the day may come when they join the war and turn America into a thing of the past. He said that the only country that is capable of striking America directly is North Korea.

"Iran does not have weapons that can reach America, but it can strike Israel and the American bases and ships in the region, if the U.S. clearly expands its intervention. North Korea, however, does have the capability to strike America. The day may come, when North Korea intervenes, because it is, after all, part of [our] alliance," Ali Baraka stated.

Hamas Thanks North Korea.

In 2017, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received many praised in the Gaza Strip, after Pyongyang threatened to punish Israel. "Our consistent message is to mercilessly punish those who offend the dignity of our leadership," the statement of the DPKR Foreign Ministry stated, which came in response to the declaration of Avigdor Liberman, who was at the time Israeli defense minister, that defined Kim Jong Un as "extremist and insane."

As a result of North Korean declarations, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri stated on Twitter: "Hamas appreciates North Korea statement in which it supported the Palestinian's struggle and rejected the continuation of occupation," Abu Zuhri said on his Twitter account. "Hamas refuses Israeli abuse of North Korea and confirms that Israel is the leader of evil and terrorism in the world," he added.

[108] The son of Salam Rabaa, the Palestinian owner of Rabaa restaurant, gestures with his right hand imitating a poster of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, at the gate of the venue premises in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza strip. (Source: AFP/Mohammed Abed, 2017)

[109] A Palestinian cashier waits at the entrance of the Rabaa restaurant in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza strip on December 17, 2017, next to posters depicting North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and reading in Arabic: "Special discounts reaching up to 80 percent for Korean patrons, in appraisal of the role of the Korean leader towards our Palestinian cause." (Source: AFP/Mohammed Abed, 2017). Memri

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IDF operating throughout Gaza Strip, West Bank - reports. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/20/2024 04:51 AM JPost

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US to Israel: Qatar close to imposing sanctions on Hamas to restart. negotiations - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/20/2024 05:31 AM JPost

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Jake Sullivan to meet with Ron Dremer and Tzachi Hanegbi. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/20/2024 07:36 AM JPost

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Hostage's cousin delivers plea at UN Human Rights Council meeting. Israel National News. Jun 20, 2024, 10:24 AM INN

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‘This country is filled with heroes’: Pres. Herzog honors volunteers who supported Israel post-Oct. 7. Israel National News. Jun 20, 2024, 10:59 AM INN

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In Georgia, Israelis are welcomed - but Russians are not. Larry Luxner, JTA. Jun 20, 2024, 12:01 PM INN

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WSJ: As few as 50 hostages may still be alive. Chana Roberts. Jun 20, 2024, 9:57 AM INN

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Nukhba sniper who participated in October 7 massacre killed.

IDF, ISA, eliminate a leading Hamas sniper and Nukhba Forces commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre and killed Cpt. Yisrael Yudkin last month. Uzi Baruch. Jun 20, 2024, 11:27 AM INN

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Haaretz: IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism. A Haaretz article sparked outrage online after it claimed that 'IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism.' Online users criticized: 'How do we get to such a twisted situation?' Israel National News. Jun 20, 2024. INN

The "Haaretz" reporter claims: "IDF soldiers do not rape Arab women because of racism." The architect of Haaretz newspaper, Naama Riba, caused a huge uproar on the Internet after she claimed that "IDF soldiers do not rape Arab women just because of racism." Ice staff | 06.0.24 12:19 Later, Naama Riba revealed that she received very harsh messages in private from people who really didn't like her ugly tweet, and that's putting it mildly. In one of the responses, cursed severely since he claimed that his son was mortally wounded in Gaza. In response to this, Riba wrote: "What fun here!". ICE

Haaretz journalist: "IDF soldiers do not rape Arab women - because of racism." Haaretz newspaper reporter Naama Riva caused an uproar online after claiming that the reason why IDF soldiers do not rape Arab women is "because of racism" • Many users were outraged: 'The only nation in the world accused of racism because it "doesn't" rape.' Shimon Halleli • 14 Sivan 5784. • 20.06.24 ... Hanan Amior also responded to the words: "This is a writer at Haaretz. And another one who is relatively one of the least disturbed there. Use this statement of hers as an educational glimpse into how their minds work, and as an estimate of the great and unbridgeable distance between them and the public." Now14

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Editor Of Saudi Daily: The Resistance Is The One Holding The Cards In The Gaza War; It Must Remain Steadfast Until Victory Is Achieved; U.S. Should Arrest Netanyahu When He Comes To Visit.

June 20, 2024. In a June 9, 2024 article, Khalid bin Hamad Al-Malik, editor-in-chief of the Saudi daily Al-Jazirah, wrote that Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who is scheduled to address the U.S. Congress on June 24, 2024, is a .... and that the U.S. should arrest him when he arrives instead of honoring and supporting him. Al-Malik also urged Hamas to remain rigid in the negotiations with Israel until it achieves victory, because “the resistance” is the one holding the cards, not the U.S. and not Israel, which is failing to achieve its goals in the war. Victory over Israel, he explained, means making a deal which will guarantee the release of Palestinian prisoners in return for the Israeli hostages, a permanent end to the war, the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from Gaza and the commencement of dialogue to implement the two-state solution.. Memri

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Neo-Nazis And White Supremacists Globally Look To Artificial Intelligence To Promote Their Message, Spread Misinformation, And Aide Their Cause, January 2023-May 2024. June 20, 2024. Memri

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New Jersey middle school apologizes for teaching that the Islamic State is a terrorist organization after backlash from Muslim group. The quiz prompt asked students to select one answer that went with the description, "It is a terrorist organization that commits acts of violence, destroys cultural artifacts, and encourages loss of life in order to achieve its goal of global rule under strict Islamic Sharia law." Hannah Nightingale, June 20, 2024. The PM

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Indictment filed against ISIS-affiliated terrorist who murdered 14-year-old shepherd.

June 20, 2024.

Israeli military attorneys file an indictment against a terrorist who killed a 14-year-old boy in April, according to statements Thursday.

Benjamin Achimeir was murdered in the early morning of April 12 while he was tending his sheep in the southern West Bank, near Hebron. He was declared missing, and his body was found a day later.

According to the indictment, the terrorist planned with his accomplices to murder Jews since last year. Named as 21-year-old Ahmed Dawabshe from the village of Duma, near Hebron, his terror cell was affiliated with Islamic State, the indictment said…. i24News

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Tel Aviv Municipality presents: Discrimination of Jews in the public sphere.

Nassim Sofer | 06/20/2024 l.

Eight months after banning the Yom Kippur prayer in Dizengoff Square due to gender segregation, the Tel Aviv Municipality allows Muslim prayer in complete segregation.

This week, Muslims celebrate their Eid al-Adha, and as part of the holiday events in Tel Aviv, a mass prayer was held in a park in Jaffa. As every year, this time too the Muslims held their prayer in gender segregation, with barriers marking the line of separation between women and men.

This incident once again proved, and this time in a way that is not ambiguous, that the Tel Aviv Municipality has adopted a consistent policy of wrongful discrimination against Jews, while seriously undermining the principle of equality, and makes manipulative and deliberate use of selective enforcement, in order to promote this discrimination. Mida

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The Evisceration of Mehdi Hasan. Simon Plosker. June 20, 2024

Few tears were shed at HonestReporting in November 2023 when MSNBC announced the cancelation of long-time detractor of Israel, Mehdi Hasan’s regular show. Rather than accept his effective demotion, Hasan eventually chose to quit the network and launch his own independent media company, Zeteo.

Unfortunately, while MSNBC did very little to restrain his brand of anti-Israel agitprop, Hasan now has even more freedom to pursue his obsessive attacks on Israel through his own outlet and on social media.

So it was gratifying to see Hasan’s holier-than-thou persona brought down a peg or two when he came up against UK lawyer Natasha Hausdorff and author and political commentator Douglas Murray in a must-see Munk Debate on anti-Zionism.

Speaking in favor of the motion that anti-Zionism is antisemitism, Hausdorff and Murray beat Hasan and hateful Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy by 66% to 34%. Not only that, between the beginning of the debate and the end, support for Mehdi’s position actually dropped by 5%.

But more importantly, it was demonstrated that Hasan, the author of the book “Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking,” actively employs lies and distortions in his efforts to win every argument.

It’s interesting to observe how Hasan, even when caught red-handed, tries to deflect. Let’s remember that he was rightly called out for factually misquoting Lord Arthur Balfour, the author of the 1917 Balfour Declaration. Natasha Hausdorff never made any judgment on Balfour’s character, which was not the issue.

That didn’t stop Hasan from reposting the below tweet quoting from a 2017 opinion piece by Palestinian American activist Yousef Munayyer that called Balfour a “white supremacist” and “antisemite.”

Making False Claims Against Your Opponent. Here’s another example of how Hasan twists the truth when he claims that Douglas Murray “advocated for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza” in The Spectator.

This is the relevant text from Murray’s Spectator article:

Rather than advocating for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza as Hasan charges, Murray speculates what Israel might do in the immediate aftermath of October 7. Unsurprisingly, Israel has not “clear[ed] all the Palestinians from that benighted strip.” And the charge that Murray is advocating ethnic cleansing when says “It could be a good time to do it”? In the context of the subsequent passage, it is clear that he is referring to the fact that Arab states care very little for the Palestinians and certainly not enough to prevent Israel from carrying out such an action (which it, in any case, hasn’t).

It’s the Audience’s Fault. And if you’ve lost the argument, then why not simply blame the voting audience?

Hasan relies on the “halo effect” to suggest that organizations such as Oxfam are beyond reproach. As it happens, there’s plenty to say about Oxfam and many other non-governmental organizations that sound like benign charities but in reality, are a major part of the global anti-Israel campaign.

So the audience, which Hasan accuses of being pro-Israel by default, are within their rights to jeer.

And maybe, just maybe, Mehdi Hasan, the audience actually got this one right. Honestreporting

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StopAntisemitism @StopAntisemites: StopAntisemitism has successfully identified the perpetrator from the June 10th NYC subway incident as Anas (Ahmad) Saleh and have been working with NYPD and NYC Mayor’s since last Friday regarding Saleh. [110] NYPD is asking if you/someone you know has been a witness to any of the incidents involving Saleh, please call CrimeStoppers 800-577-8477 Jun 20, 2024 on X

NYPD seek person involved in intimidation of Zionists on subway. By Michael Starr. Published: June 20, 2024

([111] THE MAN who told zionists to identify themselves on the subway. (photo credit: NYPD)

The June 10 incident coincided with anti-Israel protests across the city. New York Police Department detectives are seeking an individual in connection to a viral incident in which anti-Israel protesters intimidated passengers on a subway car, NYPD transit chief Michael Kemper said on Wednesday.

Police released a photo of a suspect and asked for public assistance in identifying him. StopAntisemitism and other NGOs identified the man as Anas (Ahmad) Saleh.

The June 10 incident coincided with anti-Israel protests across the city. The suspect shouted, “Raise your hands if you’re a Zionist. This is your chance to get out.”

After getting no response, one of the men shouted, “Okay, no Zionists here. We’re good.”

The incident was widely criticized by US politicians, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who said last Thursday that her office was in consultation with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and state lawmakers about imposing a mask ban on subways. Many participants in the incident wore masks.

Justifying bigotry. Nerdeen Kiswani, the leader of Within Our Lifetime, the primary protesting organization that day, defended the man for ordering Zionists to leave the subway car... JPost

jewhatedb: Press Release🚨 Jew Hate Database has identified Anas Saleh of Staten Island as the Jew hating Jihadi screaming "Raise your hand if you are a Zionist."

We have paid the $1000 reward and will continue to offer bounties for information on Jew haters.

We call upon the NYPD and FBI to immediately charge this man. Jews have had enough and are not safe in NYC. This man is a leader of the Jihadi organization Within Our Lifetime (WOL), which needs to be classified as a terrorist organization.

Mayor Adams, we demand you stop giving speeches about Jews and start protecting Jews. on Instagram

He is seen in many videos leading crowds of Pro-Jihad members in violent protests against Jews. Anas Saleh has previously been involved with Weill Cornell Medicine's Rhee Lab. Anas Saleh you have been officially added to the database.

jewhatedb 🚨🚨Update: Weill Cornell Medicine issued a statement condemning Jew hatred, indicating that they are fully cooperating with the NYPD investigation regarding Anas Saleh and conducting their own internal review. on Instagram

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Israel Hails Canada’s Decision to List IRGC as Terrorist Entity. By Hana Levi Julian - 14 Sivan 5784 – June 20, 2024. JewishPress

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Watch: Drone finds tunnel shaft under child’s bed in Rafah. Israel National News. Jun 20, 2024, 6:55 PM INN

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Two IDF soldiers seriously wounded in southern Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/20/2024 07:13 PM JPost

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US worried: Israel's aerial defense system won't stand major Hezbollah attack. A US official said that in the event of a full-blown war, the support Israel will need most is additional air defense systems and Iron Dome replenishments, which the US would provide. Israel National News, Jun 20, 2024, 8:16 PM (GMT+3) INN

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White House unwavering in opposition to Israeli offensive operation with Lebanon. By Hannah Sarisohn. 06/20/2024 08:28 PM JPost

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'What a joy to see you'. Prime Minister Netanyahu meets hostage rescued in Op. Arnon. Israel National News. Jun 20, 2024, 8:31 PM INN

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PM Netanyahu meets rescued hostage Shlomi Ziv. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/20/2024 08:50 PM JPost

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Former hostage graduates high school. Israel National News. Jun 20, 2024, 9:10 PM INN

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Iran threatens Canada: 'We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response.' Israel National News. Jun 20, 2024, 9:53 PM INN

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Israel Air Force attacks Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/20/2024 10:21 PM JPost

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Watch: British Lawyer Natasha Hausdorff tears apart anti-Israel claims. International law expert Natasha Hausdorff defines four antisemitic libels against Israelis: Colonization, Ethnic Cleansing, Apartheid and Genocide. 'They are not 'just lies.' Call them libels.' Israel National News, Jun 20, 2024, 10:58 PM INN

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While civilian death toll in Gaza high, Israel’s war is for its very existence. Opinion: If there was ever a just war, it is bound up in Israel’s stated goal to dismantle Hamas’ military capability, a legitimate response to the wanton slaughter of more than 1,200 Israelis on October 7. Alfred H. Moses | published 06.20.24. YNet

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Heathrow security wear Palestinian flag attached to uniform After passengers bound for Israel complain they feel threatened, the five staff members are removed; Heathrow says they violated guidelines adding all those traveling through the airport must feel safe

Itamar Eichner | published: 06.21.24 . YNet

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Sen. Tom Cotton to Biden: 'You’re playing politics with our ally’s security.' Elad Benari. Jun 21, 2024, 5:38 AM Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to Biden, criticizing his administration for withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel as it continues to battle Hamas. INN

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IDF says it struck rocket launcher stationed inside Gazan ‘humanitarian zone.’ 2 reservists killed fighting in Strip * Blinken stresses Lebanon de-escalation during meet with Hanegbi, Dermer * Top US diplomat said to suggest Israel poised to attack Hezbollah. By TOI Staff. 21 June, 2024, 4:41 am TOI

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Israeli officials: 'US holding up weapons shipments risks war with Hezbollah.' Israel National News. Jun 21, 2024, 8:56 AM INN

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Two soldiers fell in combat in central Gaza.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery fell in central Gaza. Three reservists were severely wounded.

Uzi Baruch. Jun 21, 2024, 6:07 AM INN

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Israel attacks Al Wazzani area in southern Lebanon - Arab media. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/21/2024 11:01 AM JPost

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IDF tank accidentally fires at southern Israel, vehicle hit by shrapnel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/21/2024 01:19 PM JPost

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'Don't stop until we win': Father of fallen soldier Omer Smadga says at son's funeral. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/21/2024 04:00 PM JPost

Bereaved Father at sons funeral: 'My message to the soldiers - don't stop.' Oren Smadga, father of fallen soldier Omer Smadga, eulogized his son at the military section of the Netanya cemetery. Laly Dery's son is being laid to rest in the military section at the cemetery in Holon. Israel National News, Jun 21, 2024, 3:20 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Hamas welcomes Armenia's recognition of Palestinian statehood. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/21/2024 03:56 PM JPost

(Israeli officials: 'Antisemitism is influenced by Israel-Azerbaijan relations' Israeli officials at Munich Security. Conference made mention of the report on antisemitism, recently submitted to the government. Israel National News, Feb 19, 2024, 2:32 PM (GMT+2) INN)

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Former hostage Almog Meir Jan: 'Our army is strongest there is, I pray for the hostages.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/21/2024 02:09 PM JPost

'We will be a united nation' Rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan speaks out. Israel National News Jun 21, 2024, 2:19 PM INN

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Netanyahu says post-war Gaza needs inter-Arab sponsorship, deradicalization process. Netanyahu says there has to be a civil administration in the Gaza Strip sponsored by Arab countries for a deradicalization process to teach the people of Gaza a different future than the one of annihilating Israel, killing every Jew; also says clip accusing US of withholding military aid 'absolutely necessary'. Ynetnews | published:06.21.24: 14:17 YNet

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Israeli forces eliminate PIJ terrorist, other wanted person in Kalkaliya. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/21/2024 03:03 PM JPost

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Outrage as Manhattan DA Bragg’s office drops nearly all cases from Columbia University’s anti-Israel protest. By Kyle Schnitzer, Joe Marino and Carl Campanile. Published June 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

Nearly all the protesters charged with storming and occupying Columbia University’s campus during heated anti-Israel demonstrations won’t face criminal charges, Manhattan prosecutors announced Thursday — drawing outrage from law enforcement and Jewish advocates.

District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office dismissed cases against 31 of 46 people charged with trespassing in the Ivy League school’s Hamilton Hall after a dramatic April 30 NYPD raid rounded up protesters on the Morningside Heights campus.

Prosecutors largely cited lack of evidence, such as security video footage, that could tie the students or staff to the building takeover for leaving them free and clear without even a slap on the wrist. NY Post

Bragg faces backlash for 'unbelievable' decision. Fox News. Jun 21, 2024 . Fox News’ Chanley Painter reports on New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg dropping the charges for pro-Palestinian protesters after they were arrested at Columbia University in April. #foxnews on YouTube

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Lafayette, Louisiana Imam At Friday Sermon: 'Oh Allah, Annihilate The Jews And The Christians... Their Helpers, Kill Them One By One, Do Not Spare A Single One.' Jun 21, 2024.

In a June 21, 2024 Friday sermon at Lafayette, Louisiana, the imam said in his supplication: "Oh Allah, annihilate the Jews and the Chris… Oh Allah, annihilate the Jews and their helpers. […] kill them one by one and do not spare a single one of them." The sermon was streamed live on the Facebook page of the Islamic Center of Lafayette, which gave no indication as to the identity of the imam. However, online research suggests that the imam was Mohamad El-Saleh, whom according to news reports, represented the Islamic Center at a November 7, 2023 interfaith prayer for peace in the Middle East along with Christian and Jewish faith leaders and government officials at the Lafayette city hall. Memri

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Reuters denies reporting that Israel will attack Lebanon. By Reuters. 06/22/2024 10:51 PM JPost

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US military says it destroyed three Houthi vessels in Red Sea. By Reuters. 06/23/2024 05:34 AM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorists, infrastructure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/23/2024 08:38 AM JPost

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Israel Police reiterates prohibition of Israelis entering Area A in West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/23/2024 09:50 AM ..."Entry into these areas is prohibited by law for citizens of the State of Israel and may cost human lives as has occurred in recent days," the police continued. JPost

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Hezbollah publishes video threat with Hebrew, English subtitles Israel National News. Jun 23, 2024, 9:01 AM INN

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Man throws bag of dog poop in antisemitic attack. By Michael Starr, June 23, 2023. The New York Police Department is seeking information about a man who made antisemitic comments and threw a bag of dog feces into a victim's car, NYPD Crime Stoppers announced on Saturday. The NYPD released a picture of the individual who hurled the poo bag in the south of Manhattan on June 6. Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. JPost

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Netanyahu appoints project manager for the north. Hezki Baruch, Jun 23, 2024, 2:54 PM INN

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Antisemitic assault at Brooklyn elementary school graduation. Jewish woman, her husband, and teenage son assaulted by Arabic-speaking family at 5th-grade graduation ceremony. NYPD refuses to investigate assault as a hate crime. Gary Willig, Jun 23, 2024, 2:53 PM (GMT+3)

A Jewish woman and her husband were assaulted at a fifth-grade graduation ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, the New York Post reported.

The incident occurred at the PS 682 school in the Gravesend neighborhood.

The woman, who was identified only as Lana, told the paper that she, her husband Johan, her older son, and her parents were attending the fifth-grade graduation for the couple's 10-year-old twins.

During the graduation, one of their children's classmates walked down the aisle wearing a cap with the words 'Free Palestine' emblazoned on it and waving a Palestinian flag. After the ceremony, when the family was attempting to take a photograph together, the family of the child with the Palestinian flag tried to push them out of the way. When they protested, a man told them 'Free Palestine.'

Johan, who is not Jewish, said that this was not the time or place for such statements, at which point the other man shouted in Arabic, “Free Palestine, Gaza is Ours, Death to Israel.”

While the two men were arguing, another person came up behind Johan and struck him. He was knocked to the ground, put in a chokehold, and repeatedly struck by multiple members of the other family.

The couple's 16-year-old son attempted to help his father and was also punched in the face. Lana pulled out her phone and began filming the assault before she, too, was assaulted by another woman who pulled her hair, threw her to the floor, and screamed, "I will kill you!"

A pair of teachers intervened and pulled the Arabic-speaking family away from Lana's family.

Johan was hospitalized with injuries to his head and body. The son suffered a bloody nose, and Lana suffered a gash on her leg.

Only one of the attackers was arrested before being released on his own recognizance. The NYPD has refused to investigate the attack as a hate crime, saying that the family was not visibly Jewish. However, Lana said that she and her children's Jewish identities are well-known in the school. INN

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Red-handed: Catching the BBC pushing fake news. This time I caught the BBC red-handed. June 23, 2024.

I actually have a growing pile of BBC ‘gotcha’ articles waiting to be written. The situation is so bad these days I cannot keep up. Part of the problem has also been trying to avoid repetition. Everyone is become desensitised to news about the BBC’s conveyor belt of dodgy articles.

Then along comes something that jumps to the head of the queue. Back in November I exposed that the BBC had fabricated a story about footballers being trapped in Gaza. I not only managed to prove the entire story was absolute hogwash, I highlighted how the BBC had relied on a Hamas supporting local journalist for the fake scoop. I said at the time that if ever BBC executives are forced to stand before a panel at an inquiry – that article should be held up as exhibit A.

This latest example can be exhibit B. Inexcusable and blatant fake news being promoted by the BBC because its obsessive hack journalists are falling over themselves to demonise Israel. And even when the BBC realised the error – it still could not pull the plug entirely.

And this time I caught them red-handed. What makes this one even better? The BBC thought they had got away with it.

The BBC publish fake news

About 6am on Friday 21 June, the BBC published a story about how Gaza’s water system is broken – and how it is crippling children and making them sick: [112]

It was another in a long line of similar headlines. On the 19th it was about how Gazan children are living ‘alongside rotting rubbish and rodents’. A day before this – on the 18th, Adnan Al Bursh (a BBC Gazan correspondent currently enjoying life in Doha) wrote a story about ‘a desperate mother’s plea to feed her baby’ – and so on. The same story packaged 1000 different ways. The BBC want people to buy into the lie that a famine is taking place – so it pushes out these empty, skewed and fact-free propaganda articles like a drumbeat.

This latest article automatically set off alarm bells. Firstly, it was written by Jon Donnison. He is a veteran BBC journo with a long history of falling over himself to publish lies about Israel. Donnison was the journo who reported on the Al Alhi hospital explosion that was caused by an Islamic Jihad rocket – and he was the one who told BBC viewers that he couldn’t see it being anything else other than an Israeli airstrike. A big mistake that the BBC had to apologise for. But this journo has real form. In 2012 he even posted an image of a girl injured in the Syrian Civil War and claimed it was from Gaza. A perfect example of a BBC anti-Israel obsessive.

Red-handed with red flags – the healthy parents But the biggest red flag was the subject matter. The article contained images of healthy looking parents sitting next to extremely sick children in hospital beds. This is straight out of the Hamas propaganda playbook. These children – tragic as their situation may be – have deep underlying illnesses – which are hidden from the reader. But any fool can see the truth – parents who clearly eat well do not let their children suffer from famine – ergo, something else is at play.

Yet the BBC went for it and pushed blatant Hamas propaganda. An image of a broken child – Yunis Jumaa – next to a healthy looking mum – Ghanima Jumaa. And the BBC quoted directly from the mum informing readers that the child was in ‘excellent health before’: [113]

How can we not be swayed by this gut-wrenching, heartbreaking BBC piece? Except the entire piece is based on a lie.

Canadian CBC tells the truth. We learn a lot from how the BBC picks up its stories from this case. Donnison was handed his story by a third party. Who was the unreliable source handing out fake news? We cannot know because the BBC never tell. But we do know that just before the BBC published the story – Canadian CBC published its own- using some of the same photos. Similar sources were feeding both.

However – CBC did not pass Younis off as a healthy child – their article noted that Younis has quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy: [114]

Liar liar, pants on fire. We can be pretty certain that if CBC had not published the story – the BBC would have continued to push its fake ‘healthy child’ version. But at some point someone at the BBC must have twigged (or was told) that incriminating evidence had been published on CBC that was exposing the BBC piece as an outright lie.

Caught red-handed. I had been working on the flaws in the original story from the beginning and was aware of the CBC piece – so I was watching this unfold. And seeing the BBC take these actions in real time is an education in itself. As soon as the BBC became aware that the core narrative of its story was fake – it should have pulled the plug. But it didn’t. That lack of professionalism speaks volumes. The BBC must have known at this point that the sources behind the story were unreliable.

I can only imagine the behind-the-scenes scrambling that took place. Eventually the BBC corrected the piece (somewhat) but importantly did not take it down. The current version can still be viewed online.

What happened next. What they did is this: There had been two children mentioned on that page – Younis first, then following with a second malnourished child (also with a healthy looking parent) Tala al-Jalat.

But now the BBC knew Younis was sick – so they demoted him to the bottom part of the page. And Tala al-Jalat was moved to the lead – because nobody could prove she had an underlying illness.

The BBC is working backwards. Rather than needing to prove a story is true – we have entered an age where the BBC will push any old lie – as long as it cannot be proven to be false.

Think this through. Tala’s father also looks healthy and so she clearly has an underlying illness too. The BBC knew the source for their story had been caught feeding them lies. They had to pull the piece but didn’t. This means that the BBC is not an outlet producing quality journalism. It isn’t even producing second-rate student journalism. This is vindictive – spiteful – ideologically driven propaganda.

A hidden admission of guilt. The BBC clearly recognised the story was flawed because they had been promoting it for six hours – it had led the Middle East index, had also appeared on the Home and World indexes, and was also on the international version of the site. The corrected version was just relegated to the archives.

Which leaves us with a burning question. If the BBC was happy with their correction, why not keep it promoted? The answer is they no longer had faith in it – and yet taking it down would be an admission the BBC was not willing to make.

Understanding these actions tells us everything we need to know about how rancid the BBC has become.

Other clues of interest There are other clues that show this was propaganda written in Gaza and blindly swallowed by an eager BBC anti-Israel journalist. Take this description of the Doctor at Nasser: [115] His name is actually Dr Ahmed Al Farra not Ahmed Al-Fari. They have spelt his name wrong. An even bigger clue swiftly follows – the BBC tells us he is head of the ‘children’s department’ in the hospital. What is a ‘Children’s Department in a hospital? In English we call it Paediatrics. There is mounting evidence that Donnison did not write any of this. This section has clearly been translated from Arabic and blindly copied. This is junk activist journalism at its worst.

And again, the CBC report gets both points right: [116]

It is time to make them face the music The BBC were peddling lies. When the BBC feared they could be found out – instead of acting professionally – they rejigged the fake news piece and left it online. Worst still – we can see there are unsourced and uncredited Gazan based hands feeding propaganda lies to the BBC – which activist journalists at the BBC happily regurgitate as their own.

These BBC journos are public funded bottom feeders who pose a real danger to British Jews. There is nothing in the UK spreading antisemitism wider and with more speed than the BBC network. And they take no responsibility for the damage they do. They know they posted lies. Within minutes other sources had copied them. Now – because they rejigged rather than retracted the piece – 100s of outlets are still pushing those original lies. The BBC clearly does not give a damn about the truth. Glad to see the Telegraph picked up some of this story too. It really is time to make the BBC face the music. David Collier

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IDF soldier severely wounded from UAV impact left surgery, in stable condition. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/23/2024 03:44 PM JPost

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IDF and Shin Bet strike terrorists using UNRWA sites as headquarters in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/23/2024 07:26 PM JPost

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Attack in Russia: Terrorists opened fire in synagogues and churches, 9 killed including priest. Combined attack against non-Muslim houses of worship in the Dagestan region of the North Caucasus; No known Jewish or Israeli casualties; Attack comes in the wake of a host of reports from Russia in recent months about thwarting ISIS attacks against Jewish institutions. Ynet, News Agencies | updated: 06.23.24: 22:18 YNet

Dagestan, Russia. Gunmen open fire and torch synagogue Israel National News, Jun 23, 2024, 8:03 PM INN

Visegrád 24 @visegrad24: BREAKING: Coordinated Islamist terror attacks in Dagestan, Russia. Bearded gunmen dressed in black have attacked a synagogue and a church. At least 6 people k*lled. Jun 23, 2024 On X

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Paris: Jewish teens verbally and physically assaulted. Tziki Brandwein. Jun 23, 2024, 8:48 PM. INN

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Rabbi of Bal Harbour: 10/7, the day every Jew woke up to the reality that they're a Jew. Yoni Kempinski. Jun 23, 2024, 9:04 PM INN

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Poll: 10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich. Israel National News. Jun 23, 2024, 9:28 PM INN

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IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terror structures and observation posts in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/23/2024 09:28 PM JPost

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Anti-tank missile lightly wounds two, helicopter evacuates injured to Rambam Medical Center. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/23/2024 09:42 PM JPost

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Netanyahu: Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic.' Israel National News. Jun 23, 2024, 9:53 PM INN

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Arms shipments from the US decreased by 50%. In the first months of the war, about 240 arms shipments were transferred from the US, recently the number dropped to 120. Israel National News. Jun 23, 2024, 9:07 PM INN

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Watch drones from Lebanon get shot out of the sky: 'It's going down, here's another one. IDF soldier seriously injured in drone attack; swarm of drones attacks IDF base in Ayelet Hashachar; drone intercepted near Ragael munitions factory. Yoav Zitun, Yair Kraus, Lior Ben Ari | published: 06.23.24 : 21:23 YNet

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Uproar after report of the weapons cache in Beirut airport. The British Telegraph unveiled a series of images showing that Beirut-Rafic Al Hariri International Airport has been steadily stockpiling munitions for Hezbollah, overlooking any potential threats to Beirut's civilian population; Lebanon denies the report and invited journalists and ambassadors for a tour. Lior Ben Ari, AFP | published: 06.23.24: 21:37 YNet

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Netanyahu says intense fighting against Hamas is ending but war to continue. Reuters | 06.23.24: 22:26. YNet

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US officials hopeful Gallant meeting will soften Netanyahu's rebuke of Biden. After prime minister doubled down on his criticism of the White House, US officials made it clear they won't respond to every statement he makes, but have expressed hope that their meeting with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will prove fruitful and take the sting out of Netanyahu's dissatisfaction. Itamar Eichner | published: 06.23.24: 22:52 YNet

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Oct. 7 survivors sue UNRWA. Mike Wagenheim The U.N. Agency has participated in a fraud and corruption scheme to benefit Hamas going back over a decade, according to a lawsuit filed in New York by over 100 victims of the terror group’s Oct. 7 massacre. (January 24, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Netanyahu: IDF moving north as intense Rafah fight ‘about to end.’ Yaakov Lappin. (January 24, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Pro-Hamas mob attacks Jews outside LA shul. Miri Weissman. (June 24, 2024 / Israel Hayom) A Pro-Hamas mob on Sunday attacked pro-Israel Jews outside the Adas Torah synagogue in the Pico-Robertson area in western Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police officer Tony Im said that the riot was initiated by pro-Palestinian protesters, who were met with opposition from demonstrators waving Israeli flags. JNS

Chaotic scenes. Anti-Israel protesters surround synagogue in Los Angeles. Yitz Goldberg. Jun 24, 2024, 7:29 AM INN

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‘Antisemitic and un-American.’ Biden condemns violence outside Los Angeles synagogue. Israel National News, Jun 25, 2024, 4:10 AM INN

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IDF chief: We are about to finish off Hamas in Rafah. By Yonah Jeremy Bob. 06/24/2024 06:14 PM JPost

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Netanyahu: Iran is working on all front to destroy Israel. By Tovah Lazaroff. 06/24/2024 06:37 PM JPost

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Netanyahu says ‘committed’ to Biden-endorsed hostage deal. Prime minister in Knesset speech walks back on his comment that was willing to accept a partial deal for some of the hostages; insists government willing to cooperate Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 06.24.24 | 19:27 YNet

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Paris hotel refuses Israelis’ reservation, throws them and small child out. Receptionist tells Mahmoud Omri he will not get a room despite having a reservation; ‘You Israelis think you are kings of the world; he says before casting them out in the middle of the night. Tamar Sebok, Paris | 06.24.24: 23:00

The Novotel Porte de Versailles hotel in Paris refused to honor a reservation for a room made by an Israeli couple and cast them and their three-year-old child out on the street in the middle of the night, the French La Parisien newspaper reported on Monday. The couple complained with the police and Accor, the hotel’s parent company launched an internal investigation. YNet

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Israelis demand buffer zones for homes near West Bank border. Raanan Ben-Zur | 06.24.24 : 23:16 YNet

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Friends of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin protest outside US Consulate in Jerusalem. By Shlomi Heller, 06/24/2024 11:32 PM JPost

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Erdan blasts UN chief: He is an accomplice to terror and should resign today! Israel’s Ambassador to the UN blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who insisted that claims he has never condemned Hamas were “misinformation”. Elad Benari, Jun 25, 2024, 6:25 AM [/news/392068 INN

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Gaza reports: Sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed. Israel National News, Jun 25, 2024, 8:26 AM INN

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In northern Gaza: Terrorists who took part in massacre, held hostages, eliminated. Uzi Baruch. Jun 25, 2024, 12:04 PM INN

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Bereaved father to Netanyahu: The people are in favor of finishing the job. Israel National News, Jun 25, 2024, 9:38 INN

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Trump calls to watch film on Hamas atrocities. Itzik Brendwin. Jun 25, 2024, 10:00 AM Donald Trump called on his followers to watch a film dealing with the sexual crimes of Hamas on October 7: ‘The film graphically depicts the death and destruction that Hamas brought.’ INN

‘Difficult to watch’: Donald Trump urges people to watch October 7 film By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: June 25, 2024.

Trump wrote that the documentary was ‘incredibly difficult to watch because, sadly, it graphically portrays the death and destruction that Hamas has unleashed.’ Former US President Donald Trump urged people to watch the film Screams Before Silence [117] ([118]) by Sheryl Sandberg, which documents Hamas’s sexual violence on October 7, in a post on his social network Truth Social on Tuesday morning.

Trump wrote that the documentary was “...incredibly difficult to watch because, sadly, it graphically portrays the Death and Destruction that Hamas has unleashed.” JPost

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Watch images of synagogue destroyed Dagestan terror attack.

Russian media releases photos of burnt-out structure after terror attack targets Jewish and Christian houses of worship, killing at least 20 in predominately Muslim republic .

Itamar Eichner | published: 06.25.24 : 13:53 YNet

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Israeli education minister calls to draft 3,000 haredim to IDF immediately. By Yonah Jeremy Bob, 06/25/2024 01:53 JPost

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Global Powers denounce Iran’s nuclear ambitions at UN meeting. By The Media Line Staff. 06/25/2024 03:05 PM JPost

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More on the anti-Israel club at Wikipedia working for years in cahoots (such as Hamas-nick Nableezy, the bigot Nishidani), shielded by a prolific adminstrator.

Not including the other club: ‘Ivana and Samer_BHH, the two people who praised Wikipedia editors’ handling of the ADL, are active members of “Tech for Palestine.’ [119]

Wikipedia “palestine” Islamist editor ‘[120] ‘Iskandar323’ behind push to [121] ban ADL, defending al Jazeera. On June 19, 2024 he argued: “On Nuseirat, why are we trusting the NYT over AJ?” [122] at EoZ

‘Concern, dismay’ by Wikipedia attack on ADL, 43 Jewish groups tell Wikimedia Foundation. “Fundamentally, Wikipedia is stripping the Jewish community of the right to defend itself from the hatred that targets our community,” the groups wrote. JNS

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J’lem-based Hamas terrorist behind plot to kill Ben-Gvir gets 14-year jail term. (June 25, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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AJC: United Nations drawing ‘false equivalence’ between Hezbollah, Israel. (June 25, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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‘Iranian destabilization plot.’ Jordanian authorities find explosives in Amman. Israel National News Jun 25, 2024, 4:07 PM INN

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IAF jets strike Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/25/2024 5:03 PM JPost

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Israel eyes use of Musk’s Starlink in event of war with Hezbollah, Calcalist reports. By Reuters. 06/25/2024 05:16 PM JPost

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Gallant tells Blinken Israel prefers diplomatic solution to Hezbollah conflict, State Dept. says. By Reuters. 06/25/2024 08:43 PM JPost

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Hamas fires at UNICEF mission for reuniting children with parents in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: June 25, 2024 22:27 Earlier Tuesday, a UNICEF humanitarian aid convoy was coordinated with the IDF and COGAT to reunite children from northern Gaza with their families in the south, COGAT announced. JPost

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X · VoteLewko: Sydney University has well and truly surrendered. My piece for @watchjewishnews. [pic.twitter.com/s3X4uRBOuK] — Daniel (@VoteLewko) June 25, 2024. on X Australian Jewish Association X · AustralianJA. on X

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What I Saw at a Terrorist Rally Outside a Synagogue. “Billions of us will come and kill you.” [123] June 25, 2024 by Daniel Greenfield. Thirty minutes after Hamas supporters first set up their operation outside a Los Angeles synagogue, they maced their first Jew. And the Los Angeles police did nothing.

Not until an hour into the terrorist rally outside a synagogue, did the LAPD finally step in, pushing back masked Jihad supporters in keffiyeh terror scarves from the entrance of Congregation Adas Torah (Congregation of the Bible) which they had occupied.

And then the mob, chanting calls for “intifada” and the destruction of Israel, moved outward to target two smaller synagogues attended by Persian Jewish refugees from Islamic terror in Iran.

“Billions of us will come and kill you,” a heavily accented Middle Eastern man in a keffiyeh unprompted rasped at me as I walked up. Only dozens had actually shown up, but they made up for it with bullhorns, robotic chants, and assaults in the middle of a Jewish neighborhood.

The Jewish counterprotesters had come waving American and Israeli flags while the other side was a sea of terrorist flags. A man wore an Antifa cap, another had come in ski goggles during 90-degree heat, while others toted bear spray, metal bottles, and other implements of violence.

The Jewish community members included older men and women, as well as families, while the Hamas contingent was mostly young and many were masked. A pair of rabbis led a melodic song that could hardly be heard over the harsh clatter of the hateful terror chants.

Despite knowing that a terrorist rally was planned outside a synagogue, the LAPD had allowed the terrorist supporters to take over the entire sidewalk leaving only a thin lane for attendees to walk through to get inside. The LAPD did little to interfere with the terrorist supporters, but did block Jewish counterprotesters from reaching their own synagogue. The police also did nothing as clumps of masked Hamas supporters broke away from the synagogue and began confronting, threatening, and attacking Jewish community members on the street.

LAPD officers did not stir as confrontations escalated into assaults, shoving into mace and bear spray. Jewish community members rushed to provide water bottles to the affected. Only after several such incidents did the LAPD finally bring in reinforcements and push the Hamas supporters away from the synagogue entrance (dispersing them to harass and threaten two other synagogues) while also clearing Jewish families away from the other side of the street who had been peacefully waving flags near a children’s school.

The terrorist hate rally spread outside three synagogues, Congregation Adas Torah, Chabad Persian Youth, and Congregation Ateret Israel (Glory of Israel), and the confrontations in the center of the street continued. There were running battles along the large commercial street with violent assaults outside a Kosher luncheonette and running battles down a residential street in the Jewish neighborhood.

The terrorist hate rally was not an aberration, It’s become the new normal.

On Thursday, Hamas supporters showed up at Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Gates of Righteousness) in the San Fernando Valley formerly attended by Ben Shapiro, yelling abuse at parents taking their children to school. Other Jewish schools have been similarly targeted.

Beginning with the assault on the Museum of Tolerance when it was screening a documentary on the Oct 7 massacre to the violence at UCLA, it has played out this way for 8 months.

The LAPD has consistently failed to secure protest zones, to separate different groups of protesters and to prevent violence, and only steps in when it escalates past a set point. That point usually comes when the Jewish counterprotesters start fighting back. And then the LAPD begins arresting both sides while politicians, including Mayor Bass, deplore the violence.

Media accounts, especially from the Los Angeles Times, CNN and the JTA, falsely characterize the violence as coming from the Jewish counterprotesters rather than the terrorist supporters.

I had previously heard first person accounts from people who were assaulted while the police and security at UCLA did nothing, but now I saw it for myself. And after 8 months of the same thing, it’s hard to believe that it’s simple incompetence or that a major urban police force has no idea how to handle the same kind of protests and is incapable of figuring out how to do so.

Especially when it’s been standard procedure by other urban police forces.

The LAPD is clearly aware of the potential for violence because it sends out offices in riot gear. But rather than engaging in proactive policing to prevent violence, they stand passively and wait for orders from higher up before taking any action. This is not normal policing during protests and counterprotests when the standard doctrine is for police to set up barriers and stand between groups of protesters before they bring out the riot gear. But the LAPD brings out the riot gear, allows the radicals free rein and waits as long as possible before taking any action.

Why is this happening? I previously reported that Mayon Karen Bass is a close political ally of BLM LA boss Melina Abdullah, who has backed the pro-terrorist campaign against Jews. When Jews were attacked at UCLA, Democrat members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion to fund legal support for the terrorist supporters. The resolution to use taxpayer money to fund legal defenses for antisemites was put forward by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath who ‘represents’ CD3 where the synagogue hate riot was taking place. After all the antisemitic violence at UCLA, the only one facing serious charges is a Jewish student.

The Democrat leadership of Los Angeles does not stand with the Jewish communities being targeted by hate, but with the antisemitic mobs surrounding synagogues.

Behind the masks, keffiyehs and the terrorist flags is the new Democratic Party. FPM

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London high school students told ‘Get out of the city, Jew!’ and assaulted. By Tziki Brandwine, June 26, 2024.

The British Transport Police have begun investigating the incident where several students at the Hasmonean High School for Boys in London were attacked at Belsize Park underground and are treating it as a hate crime.

A mother of one of the victims spoke to the Jewish News, saying: “They chased my son and kicked one of his friends to the ground. They were trying to push another kid onto the tracks. They got him as far as the yellow line.

“I’m not sure how he managed to get away. My son ran a few steps up to try and get help. They ran after him, he was elbowed in the cheek and he hit his head against the wall.”

“My son couldn’t sleep last night. He said they shouted, ‘Get out of the city Jew!’ It’s not fair. Why do they do this to us’.”… INN

Hasmonean pupils told ‘Get out of the city, Jew!’ and assaulted. The alleged attackers are believed to be children from another school. By Felix Pope, June 25, 2024. ...Several Hasmonean High School for Boys pupils were attacked at Belsize Park underground in an incident the police are treating as a hate crime.

At around 4pm on Monday officers were called to the tube station over reports that Jewish children had been assaulted.

The Community Security Trust said that while no one was seriously injured, the incident was, “a threatening and distressing incident for those involved and a further example of the unacceptable levels of antisemitism in our country.”

Speaking to the Jewish News, a mother of one of the victims said: “They ran ahead of my son and kicked one of his friends to the ground. They were trying to push another kid onto the tracks. They got him as far the yellow line.

"I’m not sure how he managed to get away. My son ran a few steps up to try and get help. They ran after him, he was elbowed in the cheek and he hit his head against the wall.

"They dislodged a tooth and shouted ‘Get out of the city Jew!'”

The mother added: “The child who was being pushed was being taunted all the way from school and on the way to the tube.

"They followed him. My son is very shaken. He couldn’t sleep last night. He said ‘It’s not fair. Why do they do this to us’.

“I feel that encapsulates what antisemitism feels like. Why? What have we done?”... The CST recorded 4,103 antisemitic incidents in Britain in 2023 compared to just 1,662 the year before.

Following the October 7 attack, the charity’s director of policy, Dave Rich, said: "Normally it's a great city to be Jewish, but right now a lot of Jewish Londoners are not feeling that way." TheJC

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Dagestan political elite to be vetted for links to radical Islam after synagogue, church shootings. Reuters, June 25, 2024.

The Kremlin-backed head of Dagestan on Tuesday ordered background checks to be carried out on the Russian republic’s political elite to make sure nobody had links to radical Islam after a weekend attack on synagogues and churches in which 21 people were killed.

Sergei Melikov, the governor of the majority-Muslim southern region where gunmen attacked churches and synagogues on Sunday evening, said he was also opposed to local women wearing a niqab face veil after reports that one of the gunmen had planned to escape in a niqab disguised as a woman.

The attack, at least the third serious incident inside Russia this year linked to Islamist terrorists, is a headache for President Vladimir Putin, who says the country needs to focus its resources on winning the war in Ukraine, something Moscow calls a special military operation.

“I’ve given an order for the personal affairs of all those who occupy leadership posts in Dagestan to be studied and checked, including deputies of the people’s assembly (local parliament). We’ll do it in several stages,” Melikov told lawmakers.

Melikov’s decision reflects fears that Dagestan’s political elite has been infiltrated by radical Islamists after two of the gunmen were identified as sons of a local official, another as having a past affiliation with a pro-Kremlin party, and another gunman identified as the relative of a former senior official.

Former Kremlin adviser Sergei Markov has alleged that the attack had shown that Dagestan’s elite had been “infected” by radical Islam…. YNet

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PA: An Arab who supports Israel has a “mental disorder”; a Jew who hates Israel represents truth. Itamar Marcus and Ephraim D. Tepler | Jun 25, 2024. According to the PA, when an Israeli Arab is an outspoken supporter of Israel, he has a “mental disorder.” When a Jew is an outspoken anti-Zionist, she represents a Jewish voice for “freedom and life.”

This was made apparent in two recent interviews broadcast on official PA TV. PalWatch

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CAIR Backs Antisemitic Protest at L.A. Synagogue; Blasts Mayor Karen Bass Joel B. Pollak, 26 Jun 2024 [124]

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) “condemn[ed]” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Wednesday for speaking out (belatedly) against an antisemitic protest at a synagogue on Sunday, saying the protest was legitimate.

As Breitbart News reported, a mob of pro-Palestinian activists targeted the Adas Torah synagogue in the Jewish neighborhood of Pico-Robertson, blocking the entrance to bar access to an event about buying real estate in Israel Breitbart

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Anti-Israel activist who took over NY subway car turns himself in. Activist who chanted "Raise your hands if you're a Zionist! This is your chance to get out!" on subway car turns himself in. The activist had not covered his face like other protesters had. Gary Willig, Jun 26, 2024, 5:41 PM (GMT+3)

One of the anti-Israel protestors who took over a New York City subway car two weeks ago and led chants demanding to know if there were any Zionists on board has turned himself in to the police, the New York Post reported.

Anas Saleh faces charges of coercion after video surfaced of himself and other activists in the subway car chanting, "Raise your hands if you're a Zionist! This is your chance to get out!"

Unlike many of the other protesters, Saleh did not cover his face and merely wore sunglasses. As a result, his face was put on a wanted poster.

The StopAntisemitism wrote on X following Saleh's arrest that "all eyes on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg," who has been criticized for refusing to prosecute anti-Israel activists who violently took over a building at Columbia University and held a janitor hostage. INN

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Iraqi terror group claims responsibility for hostile aircraft intrusion in Eilat on Tuesday night. By Jerusalem Post Staff, Yanir Yagna 06/26/2024 03:50 AM JPost

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After abrupt cancellation: Israel and US agree to reconvene joint meeting on Iran Israel National News, Jun 26, 2024, 4:10 AM INN

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Canada sanctions Hamas supporters Israel National News, Jun 26, 2024, 5:49 AM INN

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Israel critic Jamaal Bowman loses New York primary. New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman projected to lose his Democratic primary to George Latimer, in a defeat for “The Squad”. Israel National News, Jun 26, 2024, 5:31 AM INN

US congressman Jamaal Bowman, who accused Israel of genocide[sic], loses in NY primaries. The victory of George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, has highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza , and removed one of Israel’s most outspoken critics AP | published:06.26.24: 06:19 YNet

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‘Right now the Jewish community in the US is not safe.’

Combat Antisemitism Movement senior advisor Gabriel Groisman speaks to Arutz Sheva about his work with local government to combat antisemitism and his demands from the US government.

Yoni Kempinski, Jun 26, 2024, 1:09 AM INN

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Israel’s IDF arrests multiple terror suspects in the West Bank. By Amir Bohbot. 06/26/2024 06:21 AM JPost

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Herzog in north: ‘World shouldn’t be surprised by war with Hezbollah.’ Israel National News. Jun 26, 2024, 6:20 PM INN

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Terrorist & therapist | ‘Pictures prove: MSF therapist was Islamic Jihad terrorist.’ IDF Spokesman Avichay Adraee published photos of Doctors Without Border physical therapist Fadi Al-Wadiya in military fatigues with other terrorists and revealed he planned to undergo training in Iran. Israel National News, Jun 26, 2024, 11:03 PM (GMT+3)

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee revealed pictures proving that Doctors Without Borders (MSF) physical therapist Fadi Jihad Muhammad Al-Wadiya, who was eliminated in an airstrike on Tuesday, was indeed a terrorist, in contrast to claims by Doctors Without Borders... INN

IDF: Slain Gazan named as Doctors Without Borders staffer was Islamic Jihad rocket maker. Military says Fadi al-Wadiya was electronics and chemistry expert in terror group; MSF issues a denial, leading IDF to release photo of him in PIJ uniform. By Emanuel Fabian. 26 June 2024, 10:29 am TOI

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Hezbollah fires five anti-tank missiles at Metulla in last hour. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/26/2024 06:05 PM JPost

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Biden administration confirm arms to Israel will continue. By Hannah Sarisohn. 06/26/2024 06:10 PM JPost

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Homefront Command: The terrorist infiltration incident has ended. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/26/2024 10:38 PM JPost

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House Speaker to Biden. ‘Your actions against Israel are making hostage release harder.’

House Speaker Mike Johnson writes letter to President Joe Biden, says his undermining of Israel is making it more difficult to bring about the release of the remaining American hostages being held by Hamas.

Israel National News. Jun 27, 2024, 1:21 AM INN

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Hezbollah shells north with 40 rockets after operative killed in IDF drone strike. US intel reportedly expects war in north in next few weeks if Gaza ceasefire not reached; no injuries in terror group’s attacks. By Emanuel Fabian. 27 June 2024, 10:47 pm TOI

Hezbollah Launches Massive Rocket Barrage at Tzfat. By Hana Levi Julian - 22 Sivan 5784 – June 27, 2024. JewishPress

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House Overwhelmingly Approves Amendment That Bars State Department From Citing Gaza Ministry of Health’s Death Toll. The amendment was supported by more than 60 members of the Democratic caucus. Matthew Rice, June 27, 2024. NYSun

House Votes to Bar State Department from Citing Hamas Casualty Figures. By Andrew Bernard - 22 Sivan 5784 – June 28, 2024. (JNS) The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to the annual U.S. State Department appropriations bill on Thursday that would bar the department from citing casualty figures from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry. ...“The Gaza Ministry of Health is the Hamas Ministry of Health,” Moskowitz said. “It is Hamas’s goal to sell propaganda to the American people, to sell propaganda to the world.” “Hamas is not a credible source,” he added. “Since when is Hamas credible?” U.S. President Joe Biden and administration officials have repeatedly cited Hamas’s casualty statistics in congressional testimony and press briefings, and Biden cited them in a State of the Union. JewishPress

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The Arab Bithonist [security hawk] Ali Kashkosh ([125]) admits: "among the Israeli Arabs there are quite a few who admire Sinwar and want to join him." Ali Kashkosh tells Yitzhak Zaga that the Israeli Arabs are sitting on the fence and watching what is happening, some of them are waiting for a weak point to join Sinwar and attack Israel from the inside.

Tov news staff. 22 Sivan 5784. | 06/28/2024. Tov News

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House Dem To Speak at Anti-Israel Conference With Holocaust Denier and Ex-Hamas Member. By Chuck Ross, June 28, 2024.

Rep. André Carson (D., Ind.) will speak at the annual convention of an Islamic group linked to Hamas, along with one imam convicted in Israel of serving in terrorist groups and another who has denied the Holocaust, praised Adolf Hitler, and more recently said he doesn’t care about the October 7 attack.

Carson, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, is slated to speak at the Islamic Society of North America’s convention in Dallas on a Sept. 1 panel with Mehdi Hasan, a journalist formerly with MSNBC and the Qatar-funded network Al Jazeera.

Many of Carson’s fellow speakers at the events have preached anti-Israel rhetoric for years. Yasir Qadhi, who will appear on a panel with Hasan and socialist presidential candidate Cornel West, once claimed that “Hitler never intended to mass-destroy the Jews” and has called the Holocaust a “hoax.” He expressed ambivalence about the October 7 attack at a campus rally last month, telling students, “I don’t care about that one particular day.”

Mohammad Qatanani, who will speak on the panel “Standing in Solidarity with the Victims in Gaza & Palestine,” reportedly faced deportation proceedings in the United States for failing to disclose that an Israeli court convicted him for providing material support to Hamas, “as well as his membership in the terror organization,” according to Canary Mission.

The imams’ appearance at the conference is perhaps no surprise given the Islamic Society of North America’s longstanding ties to Hamas. Federal prosecutors in a 2007 terrorism finance investigation labeled the organization an “unindicted co-conspirator” of Hamas…. FreeBeacon

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Harvard Slammed for ‘False Equivalencies’ in Antisemitism Report Alongside ‘Anti-Muslim’ Report.

By Joel B. Pollak, June 27, 2024.

Harvard University is being criticized for the preliminary recommendations of its antisemitism task force, which were released Monday alongside recommendations from a task force on Anti-Muslim bias, creating what critics call a “false equivalence.”

The task forces were established after a pattern of pervasive antisemitism on campus became clear in the aftermath of the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas against Israel. Student groups blamed Israel for the terror; pro-Palestinian activists set up an “encampment” that disrupted student life and intimidated Jewish students; and faculty and staff, including former president Claudine Gay, either acted too slowly or actually endorsed antisemitic rhetoric on campus.

After the two reports were released, with the report on “anti-Muslim and anti-Arab” bias clearly intended to appease those who claim that antisemitism is used to deflect criticism of Israel, critics repeated their dissatisfaction with the university administration…. Breitbart

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Swastikas painted in front of Baltimore Jewish home. June 28, 2024. JPost

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'Ferocious’ [sic] Israel, ‘Rabidly Partisan’ Adelson. by Ira Stoll, June 28, 2024.

For a telltale indicator of New York Times bias, keep an eye on the adjectives and adverbs.

Two recent front-page Times articles offer examples of this particular problem skewing the coverage.

A Times article purporting to show how Israelis “feel little sympathy” for Gazans suffering includes the line, “Michael Zigdon, who operates a small food shack in Netivot’s rundown market and had employed two men from Gaza until the attack, expressed little sympathy for Gazans, who have endured a ferocious Israeli military onslaught for the past eight months.” The “ferocious” adjective gets hurled by the Times a second time in the same article, which goes on, in case any reader failed to absorb the point the first time, to say that “the death toll in Gaza has spiraled to at least 37,000 since Israel began its ferocious offensive.”

The Israeli self-defense operation gets described by the Times as “ferocious,” [“a ferocious Israeli military onslaught”] while the Hamas attack of Oct. 7 earns no such label. My Webster’s Second defines ferocious as “having or exhibiting ferocity, cruelty, savagery, etc; violently cruel.” Ferocity is defined as coming from the Latin root ferus, meaning wild, “as the ferocity of barbarians.”

That qualifies as slander of Israel, opinion masquerading as New York Times news writing. If the Times news writers and editors want to accuse Israel of waging barbaric, savage, wild, violently cruel warfare against Gazans, they are welcome to make a factual case for that. I think they’d have a hard time of it, given all the evidence about the care that Israel has used to limit noncombatant casualties. But making the accusation in a backhanded, backdoor way by sprinkling tendentious adjectives into news articles is a kind of deception so subtle that a lot of Times readers might not even notice it. Algemeiner

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Hamas’s Mashaal: Gaza is destroyed, but this is part of ‘march toward liberation.’ By Lazar Berman. 27 June 2024, 3:14 pm TOI

Billionaire Hamas Official: Gaza Is ‘Destroyed,’ but That Is a Step ‘Toward Liberation.’

Joel B. Pollak, 27 Jun 2024.

Senior Hamas official Khaled Meshaal told Sky News on Thursday that Gaza had been “destroyed” as a result of the war Hamas began on October 7, but that the destruction was “part of the “march of our people toward liberation.”

The Times of Israel reported:

In an interview with Sky News Arabic today, Mashaal acknowledges the damage wrought to the territory in the aftermath of the October 7 attack. “Gaza is now destroyed,” he says. “Every fair-minded person sees that this is absolutely true.”

However, he says, this is all part of the “march of our people toward liberation.”

Meshaal was once the leader of Hamas’s political bureau, and is reported to have built a net worth of some $4 billion in comfortable exile in Doha, Qatar. Breitbart

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South Lebanon residents flee amid IDF-Hezbollah skirmishes; 'Our beloved village looks like a ghost town.' Constant skirmishes between Israel and the Iranian proxy have created a de facto 'dead zone', The Financial Times has reported, causing residents of southern Lebanon to flee the fighting, just as their northern Israeli neighbors have ynet correspondents | published:06.27.24 | 10:12 YNet

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SPECIAL REPORT: The peace campaigner who came to kill. Richard Ferrer reveals for the first time the full story of the Gazan who, after partnering with an Israeli on a peace project, arrived at her kibbutz on 7 October to murder her. By Richard Ferrer in Kfar Aza. June 27, 2024, 1:09 pm ...We didn’t discuss politics,” Batia tells me as we walk along the Gaza barrier fence on the outskirts of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where Machmud – who told her he was a 28-year-old photographer from the Gazan town of Shuja’iyya – was one of 300 Hamas terrorists who breached the border on the morning of October 7 and entered her kibbutz.

The 71-year-old, who has lived on the kibbutz for more than 50 years, has dedicated her life to coexistence. The idea of collaborating with a Palestinian across the border, someone who experienced the same sights and sounds yet lived a vastly different reality, deeply resonated with her sense of purpose.

“Machmud and I wanted to show the world that, despite the circumstances in which we live, we share the same hope for a brighter future. That despite the obstacles, most people on both sides of the fence just want to live in peace.” JewishNews

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IDF strikes in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/27/2024 12:01 AM JPost

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IDF attacks terrorists based in a school in Khan Yunis. By Jerusalem Post Staff, June 27, 2024.

The IDF attacked terrorists who were in a school complex in Khan Younis, which served as a command center for Hamas terrorists, the IDF announced Thursday.

Israel Air Force fighter jets, directed by the Southern Command, attacked terrorists who were in the "Al-Hasana" school complex in the Khan Younis area. Hamas terrorists planned, directed, and executed numerous terrorist operations while based at the school.

According to the IDF, the attack used precise ammunition, and several efforts were made to avoid, as much as possible, harming uninvolved civilians. JPost

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IDF officer killed in Jenin anti-terror op 'jumped from the vehicle to aid wounded', parents say. Erwin and Doria, parents of Alon Sacgiu, say he told them it was a routine West Bank operation; Initial investigation reveals that Alon and another officer jumped from their vehicle like heroes to aid the wounded hit by an explosive device buried in the ground Eitan Glickman | published:06.27.24| 08:13 YNet

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Victim of LA synagogue attack says mayor refused to meet him. Gary Willig, Jun 27, 2024, 3:28 PM INN

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US joins countries telling citizens not to visit Lebanon, amid push to avert war. By TOI Staff. Wrapping up DC trip amid diplomatic efforts to prevent all-out war, Gallant says Israel could send Lebanon to ‘back to the Stone Age’ but doesn’t want escalation with Hezbollah. 27 June, 2024, 4:26 pm. TOI

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GOP lawmaker demands Biden administration close Gaza aid pier. By Reuters 27 June, 2024, 5:24 pm. TOI

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Trump calls Biden ‘a bad Palestinian’ as president’s halting debate showing rattles Dems. After US leader says Netanyahu backs ceasefire proposal laid out last month, predecessor claims Israel wants to continue the war and that it should be allowed to 'finish the job.' By JTA, Jacob Magid, and Agencies. TOI

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Following heavy Hezbollah barrage, power outages reported in Safed. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/27/2024 08:09 PM. JPost

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Israel transports 68 sick, injured children from Gaza for medical treatment. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/27/2024 09:06 PM JPost

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Shirion Collective · Jun 27 · @ShirionOrg: 🚨 BREAKING: Pro-Palestine Mob Targets Synagogue in Manchester.

⚠️ WATCH: A Lone Woman Stands Up to Hate-Fueled Mob

📰 A group of around 30 Palestinian protestors targeted the Hale & District Hebrew Congregation in Hale Barns, Manchester, disrupting the area.

The sociopathic… Embedded video Es. Cohen🇮🇱🇺🇸 אסתר @EstherC60256853 @MarinaMedvin: That’s why they don’t show their faces [126] June 27, 2024 on X

Steven Barrett @SBarrettBar: Targetting a Synagogue is racist hate.

Why are we allowing this? June 27, 2024. on X

Gary S. Lesser @GarySLesserEsq: "Why don’t you show your faces if you're so brave." Kudos to her. These pro-Hamas protestors continue to target synagogues and other Jewish targets with impunity.

Its pure anti-Semitism. We must call it out and respond every time. on X

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Israel Defense Forces @IDF: 1 in 6 Hezbollah launches hit Lebanese civilian areas; Hezbollah endangered Lebanese civilians while attempting to attack Israelis. [127] The world must wake up and see Hezbollah for what it is—a danger to all. 9:02 AM · Jun 27, 2024 on X

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Mossad Commentary @MOSSADil: ⚠️ Gaza: 3 Hamas terrorists who disguised themselves as the rescue team in Gaza were killed minutes ago in the Nusairat camp.

12:58 PM · Jun 27, 2024 on X

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US readies plans to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon if situation escalates - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/27/2024 11:51 PM JPost

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IDF soldiers find Hamas version of Chutes and Ladders and weapons in Rafah operation. Nahal Brigade soldiers located a terrorist's version of the famous children's game which depicts attacks on Israeli cities as well as a weapons depot published: 06.28.24| 11:17 YNet

Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig: Rafah: The IDF discovered today a box of 'Snakes and Ladders' alongside weapons in civilian homes, depicting Israeli cities as targets for attacks. This vile Palestinian child abuse destroys innocence and breeds hate. [128] We must end this barbaric indoctrination of children. 5:07 AM · Jun 28, 2024 on X

Uncovered in Gaza: Weapons & a ‘board game’ with target cities for terrorist attacks. Israel National News, Jun 28, 2024, 2:32 PM INN

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IDF announces name of fallen soldier. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/28/2024 06:01 AM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/28/2024 08:42 AM JPost

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Foreign Minister Katz invited by US Secretary of State Blinken to NATO summit in US. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/28/2024 12:57 PM JPost

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Turkey's Erdogan does not rule out meeting Syria's Assad to restore ties. By Reuters. 06/28/2024 03:59 PM JPost

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Jordanian Foreign Ministry issues travel warning for Lebanon. By Anna Barsky. 06/28/2024 04:28 PM JPost

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Fire breaks out in West Bank IDF base, fire crews, planes battle the flames. By Jerusalem Post Staff 06/28/2024 04:42 PM JPost

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German foreign minister urges Iran to help stop Middle East escalation. By Reuters. 06/28/2024 05:47 PM JPost

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Blinken meets with UN officials to discuss Gaza reconstruction, humanitarian aid. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/28/2024 07:41 PM JPost

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Iran installs four of eight new centrifuges planned at Fordow, IAEA report says. By Reuters. 06/28/2024 08:02 PM JPost

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Pentagon denies plans to evacuate US citizens, military personnel from Lebanon. By Hannah Sarisohn. 06/28/2024 08:34 PM JPost

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon - report. By Maariv. 06/28/2024 11:21 PM JPost

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Like sadistic Nazis: Secret Hamas papers reveal step-by-step action plan for Oct. 7 Uncovered documents and eyewitness accounts obtained by Israel Hayom and Bild reveal the chilling extent of Hamas' meticulous planning for how to kidnap women and children and brutally take over homes. "The cruelty was supposed to be as graphic as possible because that's how you show your superiority," expert says. By Itay Ilnai and Filipp Piatov / Bild. Published on 06-28-2024 05:19 Last modified: 06-28-2024 18:06 [129] The October 7 massacre was not only explicitly directed at Israeli civilians but was deliberately carried out by Gazan civilians who were an inherent part of the grand plan Hamas had devised. According to academic researchers in Germany and Israel, parts of this plan are reminiscent of practices used by the Nazis to exterminate European Jews, such as the use of Einsatzgruppen, the SS "operational units" that advanced in the wake of the German army's invasion of Eastern Europe and participated in the planned and systematic extermination of Jews... Prof. Danny Orbach: "The cruelty, according to Hamas, was supposed to be as graphic as possible because that's how you show your superiority. Hamas believes that if our security is shaken, Israel will disintegrate, disappear. This is very similar to the Nazi way of thinking." ILH

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Schumer’s Jewish Support Crashed After Attacking Israel. Poll also shows 46% of New York Jews would vote for Trump. June 28, 2024, by Daniel Greenfield.

Two years ago, Senator Chuck Schumer enjoyed an 82% approval among New York Jews. In contrast to the 40% unfavorable rating among New Yorkers, only 18% of Jews disapproved.

Now he’s tied as 45% of New York Jews have come to hate Chuck.

What happened in the last two years to send his approval rating crashing from 82% to 48%?

This spring, Schumer agreed to become the public face of the Biden administration’s campaign to bring down the Israeli government, save Hamas and end the war. In a high-profile Senate speech, the lifelong politician who had spent his career pretending to be pro-Israel, equated the Israeli government with Hamas, forbade Israel to go into Rafah to pursue the terror group, claimed that “the Israeli war campaign has killed so many innocent Palestinians” and warned that the Biden administration would use its “leverage” to create a terrorist state inside Israel.

While many pro-Israel figures excoriated Schumer, he trotted out his ‘rabbi’, Rachel Timoner, a radical leftist anti-Israel activist who had taken part in anti-Israel rallies, to defend his betrayal.

According to Timoner, Schumer said “what most of us think” and “what the overwhelming majority of American Jews are saying to each other”. However what Timoner was saying, according to T’ruah, one of the anti-Israel groups she was allied with, could be summed up as, “American Jews must tell our govt we oppose this war and want an end to the occupation.”

Was Schumer saying what most American Jews were really thinking?

Schumer’s latest Siena poll numbers in New York are in. And while his total unfavorable rating in the state is only up a few percent, his numbers among Jewish New Yorkers are catastrophic. With a 48% approval rating among New York Jews, his is only 3% higher than Trump’s at 45%. And his disapproval rating is higher than that of any other statewide figure in the poll. He now has a higher disapproval rating among Jews than among blacks, Latinos or protestants.

Those are stunning numbers and they show a sharp reversal of political fortune. They also help explain why the same poll shows that 46% of New York Jews would now vote for Trump.

A Siena poll that covered the pro-Hamas campus riots found that 87% of New York Jews believed that they had crossed the line into antisemitism and 80% supported calling in the cops.

This is completely at odds with the messaging that has come from Timoner and the infrastructure of allied anti-Israel astroturf groups like J Street, T’ruah, Bend the Arc, New York Jewish Agenda, Jewish Voice for Peace, If Not Now, and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice which receive nonstop coverage from a media that pretends these extremists represent Jews.

The views of New York Jews are not actually reflective of those pushed by the JTA, The Forward and other anti-Israel leftist narrative outlets and Sen. Schumer is now paying the price.

In the months since his ill-fated speech, Schumer has struggled to backtrack his remarks, but in June he was booed at New York’s Israel parade even when he was avoiding any controversy. And there was more booing at the Jerusalem Post’s annual conference in Manhattan.

The Jewish Democratic Council of America is no longer vocally celebrating the Schumer speech or advocating for an “end to this conflict” and has instead taken to sending panicked emails with headlines like “How to Persuade Your Friends that Trump is Not the Answer”.

What that really says is that quite a few Jewish Democrats now believe Trump just might be.

Despite popular narratives about what percent of Jews voted which way in presidential elections, there is no reliable independent polling of Jewish voters nationwide.

The numbers that are thrown around usually come from Democrat and left-wing organizations.

For example, a recent rash of media stories with headlines like “Jewish people in US overwhelmingly support Biden and oppose Trump” used a poll from the Jewish Electorate Institute which is headed by Halie Soifer who is also the executive director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America. The JDCA then put out a press release announcing a “just released poll from the non-partisan Jewish Electorate Institute”. And the poll was conducted by GBAO Strategies which boasts of being 2022’s Democratic Pollster of The Year.

Siena, the pollster quoted in this article, is the one reliable independent pollster which regularly measures Jews as a part of the larger electorate. While these polls are generally limited to New York, that is also the state with the largest single Jewish population. And the Siena polls often show that the hoax polls of Jews promoted by leftist organizations are simply wrong.

The JDCA poll promoted by every media outlet claimed to show “Biden leading Trump 72% to 22%”. How could that be possible if the split is 52% to 46% in New York?

Sen. Schumer and the JDCA know the real numbers which is why they’ve adopted a more conciliatory tone. They’ve learned the hard way that the majority of Jews are not on their side.

Each Biden anti-Israel move led to a backlash from American Jews. That’s why the Biden administration, which initially broadcast its decision to block military aid to Israel, has taken to angrily denying it and condemning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for even mentioning it.

The formal narrative seen from the New York Times to the JTA is that American Jews chose Biden over Israel. But if that were true, why are Sen. Schumer and the JDCA so worried?

Schumer’s poll numbers are a warning that Jews oppose the leftist anti-Israel agenda. FPM

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Israeli group urges US to probe Amal Clooney’s role in ICC warrant for Netanyahu. Shurat HaDin calls on AG Garland to investigate Amal Clooney, wife of actor George Clooney, for alleged violation of so-called Hague Invasion Act in tribunal role.

Itamar Eichner | published: Yesterday | 05:58 YNet

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IDF commanders say Rafah tunnel operations to continue for months.

Yoav Zitun, Rafah|06.28.24 | 04:04 YNet

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CSI October 7 continues to learn information about Israel's bloodiest day Israel Police CSI uncover the horrifying picture: how the terrorist shot those who were hiding and how the girl holding the doll was confirmed dead; The police mobile laboratory reveals information about missing people, hostages, and soldiers. Shosh Mula | updated:06.28.24 | 16:03 YNet

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Iran threatens 'obliterating war' if Israel attacks Lebanon. Iranian UN mission says in a post that Israel would be attacked by all Iranian proxies if its launches an offensive across its northern border. ynet correspondents | 06.28.24. YNet

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Hallel Bitton Rosen: In coordination with Israel? The Egyptian army is amassing large forces in the Egyptian Rafah - about 160 tanks and APCs, 140 jeeps with anti-aircraft guns and dozens of self-propelled guns..  June 28, 2024. Rotter

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Gafni against Netanyahu in a meeting with the US ambassador: our gentlemen said not to confront the powers and reach agreements in closed rooms. June 28, 2024. on Telegram

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Strong black support for campaign to unmask Hamas supporters in New York Reinstating masking law will "protect New Yorkers from some of the most terrifying periods in our history," an NAACP leader said. Mike Wagenheim. (June 28, 2024 / JNS) A coalition of faith and civil leaders is demanding that New York State reinstate its law banning wearing masks in public places after months of violent anti-Israel protesters wearing face coverings.

The campaign, called Unmask NY, has garnered the support of Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City. JNS

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Rakl Netto: A well-known Russian political philosopher, analyst and strategist-thinker, Aleksandr Dugin:

"A war is raging in the Middle East, Israel is on the verge of a direct conflict with Lebanon. It is time for Russia to start supplying Hezbollah and the Houthis with dangerous weapons. Even tactical nuclear weapons. The aggressive Israelis and agents of globalization have these elements, but their opponents and supporters of a multipolar world do not. Problem . It's better to do it before Trump."

June 28, 2024. Only net news on Telegram on Telegram

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FBI probing violent anti-Israel protest in LA. Attorney General Merrick Garland says federal officials have launched an investigation into a weekend demonstration that spiraled into violence outside Los Angeles synagogue. Israel National News, Jun 29, 2024 INN

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UN resumes aid distribution in Gaza after looting ynet |06.29.24 YNet

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Unidentified gunmen attack election vehicle in Iran - state media. By Reuters. 06/29/2024 JPost

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US military says it destroyed seven Houthi drones, one ground control station. By Reuters. 06/29/2024 JPost

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Israeli air force strikes Hezbollah terrorists, infrastructure in Houla area of Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/29/2024 JPost

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IDF hits five hotspots in the Gaza Strip, exchanges of fire with Hamas terrorists. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/29/2024 JPost

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Moderate Pezeshkian makes it to Iran presidential run-off. Although he advocates reforms, Pezeshkian is faithful to Iran's theocratic rule with no intention of confronting the powerful security hawks and clerical rulers. Reuters | 06.29.24 YNet

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Family in northern town says Hezbollah rocket struck barn, killing 2 horses. TOI

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Assailant killed in suspected attack on Israel's embassy in Belgrade. Embassy closed for the weekend when a man shoots an arrow at a cop guarding outside; ambassador confirms the incident and wishes the officer wounded in his neck, a speedy recovery.

Itamar Eichner | 06.29.24 YNet

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Man attacks police at Israeli embassy in Serbia with crossbow, is shot dead. By TOI Staff. Foreign Ministry calls incident ‘attempted terror attack’ * IDF troops find arms in school amid battles in Gaza City’s Shejaiya * Israeli tourist missing for four days in Sri Lanka. 29 June, 2024. TOI

Israeli embassy guard in Serbia shot with crossbow. The guard was hit in the neck but managed to fatally wound the attacker. Local authorities have declared the incident an act of terror. Israel National News, Jun 29, 2024, 9:24 PM (GMT+3) [...] The attacker was identified as Salahudin Zujovic, a 25-year-old man from central Serbia who had converted to Islam from Serbian Orthodox Christianity. He worked with an accomplice, who remains at large. INN

Suspected Islamist shoots guard at Israeli embassy in Serbia in neck with arrow, shot dead. By Yoav Etiel, Maariv Online, Reuters. Published: June 29, 2024.

... A local security guard of the Israeli embassy in Serbia killed a man who attacked him with a bow and arrow. The man was identified as Salahudin Zujovic, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic revealed late Saturday.

Zujovic was from central Serbia and had converted to Islam from Serbian Orthodox Christianity. He said he had worked with an accomplice who remained at large. JPost

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Activity in Shejaiya. Troops locate rocket launcher near ​​school and clinic. Israel National News, Jun 29, 2024, 8:48 PM INN

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Israeli air force strikes Hezbollah terrorists, infrastructure in Houla area of Lebanon By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/29/2024 03:35 PM JPost

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'Hostages about to give birth': Brother of Hamas captive suggests hostages were raped. By Uri Sela, Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/29/2024 10:24 PM JPost

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Anti-tank missile targets Metulla - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/29/2024 07:21 PM JPost

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A Jew accidentally entered Qalandiya - Arabs stoned him and set fire to his car. Arab rioters tried to lynch the Jews, but miraculously managed to slip to the checkpoint • MDA teams treated him and evacuated him to the hospital in a minor condition. Hanan Greenwood. 6/29/2024, 5:16 p.m., updated 6/29/2024, 5:17 p.m. A Jew who accidentally entered Qalandia tonight (between Saturday and Sunday) was stoned by Palestinians at the place where they tried to lynch him, and while running away in his car - collided with concrete barrier and was injured. ILH

Itay Blumrntal: Initial report: An ultra-orthodox Israeli accidentally entered the Qalandiya camp north of Jerusalem, was stoned and almost lynched by a mob. He managed to escape to the nearby checkpoint. Now treated on site. Jun 29, 2024 on X

A Jew accidentally entered the Qalandiya area - stoned and almost lynched by Arabs. News 0404, 29/06/2024 23:57. A Jew, who accidentally entered the Qalandiya area north of Jerusalem this evening with his vehicle, was attacked with stones by Arabs, lost control of the vehicle, collided with concrete barricade and was slightly injured.

He then fled the scene on foot and joined the police and medical forces at the checkpoint, his condition is minor. Large forces of the Otef Police Force were deployed to the area. (Photo: Archive) 0404

While Haredim – by in large – refuse IDF service and reject pressure, the racist Arab “palestinian” masses are doing their thing, attempts to lynch any Jews.

at JewishRefugees [130]

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US, Europe warn Hezbollah from attacking Israel. International officials call on Iran-backed Lebanese terror group to hold back from crossing a line and warn a war would be far more less costly for Israel Associated Press. June 29, 2024. YNet

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'Wake up before it's too late': Consul General Akunis warns of 'radical Muslim occupation.' Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, warns in interview with The New York Post that the city is in danger of falling under “radical Muslim occupation”: Your September 11th is our October 7th. Israel National News, Jun 30, 2024, 6:05 AM (GMT+3) INN

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IDF troops kill terrorists in Rafah, demolish terror infrastructure. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/30/2024 10:31 AM JPost

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Gov. unanimously approves appointment of Danny Danon as UN Ambassador. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/30/2024 12:35 PM JPost

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Urban warfare expert: 'Israel being held to double, triple standards.' John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, says Israel being held to a standard that does not exist anywhere else in the world when it is criticized for the war with Hamas. Israel National News, Jun 30, 2024, 1:01 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Gaza: Terror HQ in a clinic and weapons in a UN school. The 7th Brigade underwent dozens of face-to-face encounters and found intelligence documents, weapons, and drones left behind by the terrorists. Uzi Baruch, Jun 30, 2024, 1:16 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Analysis: In snap election, many French Jews reluctantly endorse far right over dreaded far left. By Canaan Lidor. 30 June, 2024. TOI

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Turkish airport refuses to refuel Israeli commercial airliner following emergency landing. Antalya airport official requires written authorization for refueling, prompting multiple phone calls with Turkish authorities that did not pan out; out of options, Israeli plane eventually refueled in Greece Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Itamar Eichner | published: 06.30.24 : 13:43 YNet

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Iran picks up the pace to help sustain Hezbollah's attacks on northern Israel. After 5 IDF drones downed, Israeli jets attack Lebanese system that identified them, prompting Tehran to accelerate weapons and munitions shipments to Lebanon, including more advanced anti-tank missiles produced by Islamic Republic.

Yossi Yehoshua | published: 06.30.24 : 14:06 YNet

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IDF says at least 40 Hamas operatives killed as it advances in Gaza’s Shejaiya. Terror group reorganizes in neighborhood after two previous operations; troops in Rafah kill operatives, demolish tunnels; PM to conduct assessment of war at Southern Command. By Emanuel Fabian, TOI Staff and Agencies. 30 June, 2024, 5:19 pm TOI

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Tulkarm: Islamic Jihad terrorist who oversaw several attacks eliminated. Among other things, Sa'id Jabar was involved in the murder of Amnon Mukhtar earlier this month in Qalandia. Israel National News, Jun 30, 2024, 8:19 PM (GMT+3) INN

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18 IDF soldiers wounded following UAV attack in northern Golan Heights. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/30/2024 09:33 PM JPost

18 wounded. UAV explodes in the Golan, IDF soldier severely wounded.

Three antitank missiles were launched at Metula in the Galilee Panhandle. One landed in Lebanese territory, another struck an orchard west of the village, and a third a residential building.

Israel National News. Jun 30, 2024, 10:09 PM INN

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Antisemitism in Toronto: Rocks thrown at windows of synagogue, damage caused Toronto Police's Hate Crime unit. investigating after vandals throw rocks at the windows of the Pride of Israel Synagogue in North York. Elad Benari, Jun 30, 2024, 11:52 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Hamas Leader Calls On West Bank Palestinians To Carry Out Terror Attacks, Criticizes Palestinian Authority. June 30, 2024. Hussam Badran, a top Hamas official, is calling on West Bank Palestinians – including members of the Palestinian Authority security forces – to carry out attacks against Israelis. Badran, a former leader of Hamas’s military wing in the northern West Bank, said, “We are working to expand the resistance in the West Bank. I ask every person in the West Bank who carries a weapon, officially or unofficially, to fulfill his responsibility, because every person with a weapon in the West Bank can make a difference and have a qualitative impact.”.. YWN

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Netanyahu to announce Rafah ops. will wind down, war to enter third phase - Channel 13 report. BY Jerusalem Post Staff. 06/30/2024 08:43 PM JPost

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Aviva Klompas @AvivaKlompas: In a surprise to nobody, the IDF found yet another tunnel by an UNRWA school. Tell us @UNRWA - was that tunnel used to deliver textbooks or house the cafeteria. [131] June 30, 2024. on X

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Gallant: IDF’s Rafah campaign choking Hamas by blocking crossing, destroying tunnels. Defense minister, visiting troops on the ground in southern Gaza city, says terror group unable to recover from loses inflicted, can’t rearm itself. By Emanuel Fabian. 30 June 2024, 10:14 TOI

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Outrage after Japanese journalist denies October 7 sex crimes. Itamar Eichner | 06.30.24. YNet

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We are going to take off your head,’ Jewish woman told by Belgian student activists. By Michael Starr, June 30, 2024.

The same day that the anti-Israel protest encampments at universities in Brussels were cleared by police on Tuesday, a Jewish woman alleged that she had been threatened and pelted with objects by student activists.

The People’s University of Brussels group and Pro-Palestinian organizations alleged brutalities against their activists as police removed them from French-speaking Free University of Brussels’ Building B, which they had occupied since May 7 and renamed after deceased Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terrorist Walid Daqqah.

Belgian pro-Palestinian groups shared a post on Instagram on Tuesday promising to continue with their activism, proclaiming “It is not an expulsion: It is the beginning of a movement!”

Video of the raid posted by People’s University of Brussels and photographs published by the European Jewish Congress showed that the interior of the building had been defaced, with graffiti in multiple languages lining the walls. EJC claimed that some slogans on the wall called for Tel Aviv’s destruction….

The same day as the encampment’s clearing, Belgian League against Antisemitism President Joel Rubinfeld shared the claim of a Jewish woman who said that while walking her dog past the encampment she had received abuse from the student activists who allegedly called her “Jew” in Arabic and “dirty Bourgeois”. The activists were accused of throwing objects at her, resulting in a cut. She was also threatened, supposedly told “we are going to take off your head and your dog’s too”, and “you are going to pay for the others.”… JPost

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'Bombs fired at sleeping Jews': Turkish opposition leader condemns Hamas, Oct. 7. By Maariv Online, Jerusalem Post Staff, June 30, 2024. Ugur Ozel, Turkish opposition leader, labeled Hamas a terrorist organization in a TV interview, sparking controversy. Ozel criticized Hamas for attacks on civilians.

...Ozel stated, “Hamas rains bombs on innocent people in the middle of the night, with balloons, drones, and I don’t know what else.”

He further argued that accusing fingers are pointed at him when he makes these statements, yet he also stated, “You must see that this issue started there [with Hamas]. What Hamas did was an act of terror. Hamas fired bombs at sleeping Jews in the middle of the night.”

Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP,) elected Ozel as its new leader in November 2023, replacing Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the Associated Press reported shortly after the elections that year. Following the elections, Ozel vowed to strive for a better political future and “to make people smile,” AP quoted the Turkish opposition leader as saying... JPost

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UK Foreign Office covers up funding to terror-linked Palestinian groups. Special report: 'Clearly it requires a complete overhaul with new mechanisms to deliver humanitarian aid,' says NGO Monitor’s Anne Herzberg as millions apparently doled out without appropriate supervision; FCDO claimed publishing 'names of NGO grantees would cause friction in relationship with Israel.' Anna Stanley | published:06.30.24 | 11:07 YNet

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Only those with palms painted pro-Palestinian red can enter parts of Erasmus University. In cosmopolitan Rotterdam, Jews say they feel unsafe on campus, where they endure explicit calls for their people’s ethnic cleansing alongside intimidation and antisemitic violence. By Canaan Lidor 1 July, 2024, 8:32 am ([132] Anti-Israel protesters conceal themselves from a photographer's lens on the campus of the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on June 5, 2024. Canaan Lidor/ Times of Israel).

ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands — An anti-Israel protester approached this reporter while narrowly avoiding the guidelines of the 20-odd tents that dotted Erasmus University campus’s main square. Wearing a keffiyeh over her face, she asked about the purpose of my visit.

About 30 of her comrades watched while eating dinner: a rice and lentil dish served from a large pot atop a portable gas stove.

“It’s a Zionist,” she called out, upon learning the name of this publication, prompting the group to cover their faces with their keffiyehs and surgical masks. They encircled, screaming, “Intifada!” as they placed a Palestinian flag over the camera to prevent any filming of the events taking place at one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning.

The protesters had a tray with red paint at the ready, which they use during blockages. Only those students or faculty who agree to dip a palm in the paint to show solidarity with Palestinians are let through to various campus facilities.

A man who sounded like a native Arabic speaker began drumming on a bucket. The other activists started chanting “From the river to the sea,” and the man shouted: “Falastin arabiyeh,” Arabic for “an Arab Palestine.” TOI

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UK Labour candidate: 'If we win the election, we will stop arms sales to Israel.' Elad Benari. Jul 1, 2024, 6:23 AM INN

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Shifa Hospital head, arrested for terror activity, is released.

Muhammed Abu Salmiya, director of Gaza's Shifa Hospital, was arrested in November and released together with dozens of other terrorists back to Gaza, due to a lack of prison cells in Israel.

Israel National News Jul 1, 2024, 9:43 AM INN

Israel releases some 50 Gaza detainees, including Shifa Hospital chief. By Guy Alster. 07/01/2024 09:17 AM JPost

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Israel released the director of the Shifa Hospital. Anger in the group of ministers: "The Shin Bet chief - go home" The director of Shifa Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, who was arrested at the beginning of the war about eight months ago, was released from prison tonight | In the government WhatsApp group, the ministers were furious. Ben Gvir called to "send the head of the Shin Bet home" and accused him of running an "independent policy" | Karai: "Israel needs a new security leadership | All details | Kikar haShabbat. Jul. 1, '24. KikarHashabat

The government is furious about the release of the director of Shifa Hospital

Srugim news, 01.07.24 | 09:14

Outrage in the government's WhatsApp group following the release of the director of Shifa Hospital. Minister Shikli wrote: Why is the man in whose hospital kidnappers were murdered released? Great anger this morning (Monday) following the release of the director of Shifa Hospital Muhammad Abu Salmiya after 7 months in which he was detained in Israel. Srugim

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Heavy barrage on southern Israel. Approximately 20 rockets were fired within a short time from the Khan Yunis area in Gaza. Israel National News, Jul 1, 2024, 9:28 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Sunday, June 30, 2024. Algeria trying to regain the title of Most Antisemitic Media. EoZ

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Sunday, June 30, 2024. A first-hand account of anti-Israel media bias (Real Jerusalem Streets) Guest essay by [133] Real Jerusalem Streets:

After October 7, the mainstream media picked up anti-Israel stories and flew with them, the truth left languishing in the dirt.

The story of the twelve spies sent by Moses to view the Promised Land shows that ten men's opinion against two is nothing new. Ten professional photographers work on an event, ten different albums will be produced. Each observer has a subjective way of viewing the same scene. Two journalists may attend the same event and publish very different stories.

I began walking the Jerusalem March/Flag Parade. Every time what I saw did not match what media outlets were publishing. [134] How many saw that this year Reuters Fact Check put out a correction two weeks after they published stories of Jews chanting death to Arabs[sic]? Two little too late; the damage was done. I saw no corrections in other media.... EoZ

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Helmets for Heroes: Transforming IDF combat helmets into works of art for trauma treatment. Auctioning the helmets brings much needed revenue to help treat and support IDF soldiers who were wounded in combat while wearing the helmets, facilitating an additional avenue of support. Ynet | published: 07.01.24 | 06:35 YNet

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Military vehicle drives over explosive device in Tulkarm - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/01/2024 08:22 AM JPost

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Biggest catch of guns smuggled from Jordan. Elisha Ben Kimon |07.01.24 |09:08 YNet

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IDF targets Hezbollah complexes in Lebanon. The military reported on Monday that Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck two military complexes used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, alongside additional terror infrastructure in the area. Yoav Zitun | published: 07.01.24| 11:06 [135]

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ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea for supporting Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre. Suit filed with Crowell & Moring LLP names over 100 plaintiffs, including U.S. citizens who were injured, killed or terrorized or killed and their families for damages. ynet | published: 07.01.24 |11:16 YNet

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Israel plans Hamas-free 'zones' in post-war Gaza, report. Pilot program to begin in northern Gaza Strip where vetted local Palestinians are expected to oversee aid delivery before assuming other civil governing roles; after previous attempts to enlist Gazans ended in murder former officials express doubt Ynetnews | published: 07.01.24| 11:38

Israel plans to launch a post-war control model in Gaza, aiming to create “Hamas-free bubbles,” a proposal met with skepticism by those briefed on the matter, the Financial Times reported on Monday. According to six sources who spoke to the publication, the pilot for these “humanitarian enclaves” will soon start in northern Gaza neighborhoods like Atatra, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahiya.

Although the IDF is ready to begin the pilot, there is significant skepticism about its success due to Hamas's strong support in Gaza and lukewarm backing from Arab countries. One source called the project “fantasy.” YNet

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A kilometer-long tunnel and a mosque full of weapons were destroyed in the Gaza Strip. Documentation. The only reserve division in the Gaza Strip has been fighting for the past few months in the area of ​​the central corridor of the Gaza Strip.

By Tzipora Simantov • 01.07.24 • 25 Sivan, 5784.

([136] A kilometer-long tunnel was destroyed: dozens of terrorists killed and more than 100 terrorist infrastructures destroyed | Photo: IDF spokesman).

Terrorism under the auspices of religion:

Division 99, the only reserve division in the Gaza Strip, has been fighting for the past few months in the area of ​​the central corridor of the Gaza Strip. During the fighting, a kilometer-long tunnel was destroyed, dozens of terrorists were eliminated and more than 100 terrorist infrastructures were destroyed. In addition, the forces attacked a mosque, which was a place of stay and fortification for the terrorists.

During the division's fighting, the "Alexandroni" and "Hazaken" brigade combat teams eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed more than 100 terrorist infrastructures, military depots, observation posts, launch pits and underground tunnel routes. In cooperation with the forces of the Yahalom unit, the forces destroyed a terrorist tunnel with a length of one kilometer which included branches that were used for the movement of terrorists in the area. Now14

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State of emergency declared on Air Europa flight to Tel Aviv - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/01/2024 01:42 PM JPost

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Mortar strikes house in Metulla, no alarm was activated. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/01/2024 04:12 PM JPost

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UK expresses opposition to West Bank outpost legalization, calls for halt to settlement expansion. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/01/2024 04:45 PM JPost

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Rockets land in open areas after wave of alarms in Israel's North, IDF reports. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/01/2024 07:18 PM JPost

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IDF razes largest PIJ rocket production site yet, destroys 1-km tunnel in central Gaza. Michael Bachner and TOI Staff. 01 July, 2024. Netanyahu: Release of Shifa head a ‘severe mistake’ made without government’s knowledge * PM says defeat of Hamas near, but Likud MK claims Israel has almost no achievements in Gaza. TOI

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2 Toronto synagogues attacked on same day. Vandals throw rocks, smash windows of 2 synagogues in Toronto as post-October 7 wave of antisemitism continues. Israel National News, Jul 1, 2024, 6:55 PM ...The first incident occurred at the Pride of Israel Synagogue, where congregants were Sunday morning shocked to discover several windows shattered, holes in their stained glass and stones scattered onto the bimah.

In the second incident, a vandal threw a stone through the window of the Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue. This synagogue has been targeted in similar attacks twice since April.

The Friends of the Simon Wiesenthal Center organization stated, "Late yesterday afternoon, the Toronto Police Service issued a statement saying they are seeking a single suspect in connection with the desecration of the Pride of Israel and Kehillat Shaarei Torah synagogues. Following the attacks, which the police termed “a suspected hate-motivated offence,” they have stepped up their presence in the targeted areas. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said the two incidents are being investigated by the Hate Crime Unit."

"In the first incident, early Sunday morning, the suspect, caught on a security camera, got off his motorcycle and threw rocks through several windows and a glass panel above the front doors of Pride of Israel Synagogue, located on Lissom Crescent in the North York area of Toronto. The person also hurled stones at the building’s stained glass windows before fleeing the area on a motorcycle, travelling westbound on Lissom Crescent. In the second attack, which according to police also occurred early Sunday morning, a person threw a rock through a window of Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue, located on Bayview Ave., also in North York. As with the attack on Pride of Israel, the vandal fled the area on a motorcycle, this time traveling northbound on Bayview Ave. It’s the third such attack on Kehillat Shaarei Torah since mid-April. INN

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Fmr. Bernie Sanders Adv. 'Much of the anti-Israel animus is morphing into antisemitism.' Israel National News, Jul 1, 2024, 7:38 PM INN

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Release of Shifa director 'serious mistake & moral failure.'

Shin Bet director to present PM with result into investigation into how the director of hospital where Israeli hostages were held and murdered was released back into Gaza.

Israel National News, Jul 1, 2024, 7:34 PM INN

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HonestReporting @HonestReporting: MUST READ: A Gazan Palestinian asks why, "somehow, when it comes to Hamas' crimes against innocent Israelis and innocent Gazans, the entire media establishment turns a blind eye, trying to present a misleading black & white narrative about this conflict." ... newsweek.com Why Does the International Media Ignore Hamas' Crimes Against Palestinians? July 1, 2024. on X

Why Does the Media Ignore Hamas' Crimes Against Palestinians? | Opinion Published Jun 30, 2024 at 7:10 PM EDT Updated Jul 01, 2024 at 3:45 PM EDT By Hamza Howidy. Palestinian from Gaza City. Since the start of the current war between Israel and Hamas, Hamas has committed countless atrocities against its own people in Gaza. This was true even before the war. Yet somehow, despite the fact that Hamas has effectively kidnapped the Gaza strip and all its inhabitants and routinely terrorizes them, these crimes are never reported by Arabic media or western media, nor by global human rights organizations, all of which tend to portray Hamas as a legitimate resistance group who are trying to "liberate" the Palestinians.

This absence of Hamas's crimes against Palestinians in the media is not for want of evidence. Many Gazans have raised concerns about the brutality of this regime, which they have witnessed first hand. And not just witnessed; there have been many videos posted on social media platforms showing Gazans criticizing Hamas and blaming Hamas for the current disastrous situation in Gaza.

Without a doubt, many civilians have been killed by IDF airstrikes. Yet each time that happens, those incidents make headlines across media channels. But somehow, when it comes to Hamas' crimes against innocent Israelis and innocent Gazans, the entire media establishment turns a blind eye, trying to present a misleading black and white narrative about this conflict.

Why?

If their heart bleeds for Gaza, why are they not outraged at all of the violence that Gazans face—including the violence of Hamas?

The sad truth is, when Israelis aren't involved, no one is interested in advocating for the Palestinian rights they claim to care about so deeply.

We Gazans attempted several times to remove Hamas from power. In 2019 and in 2023, the people of Gaza held peaceful marches against Hamas; for this crime, we were brutally assaulted by Hamas militants. Hamas imprisoned over 1,300 protestors at each protest.

I was one of them. I was personally imprisoned by Hamas and tortured twice, because I participated in these protests.

So I know firsthand that when ordinary Gazans like myself protested against Hamas, there was no media attention. No human rights organizations demanded the release of prisoners held for months in Hamas prisons, not to mention those who were tortured by Hamas, and even killed by Hamas—like Issam Al-Saaffein, who was killed under torture in Hamas's jails.

This trend has continued during the present war. Since October 7, hundreds of Gazans have been killed by Hamas' failing rockets. Hamas has confiscated the food, fuel, and medicine sent to Gaza, and they did not stop here.

13-year-old Ahmad Breka was shot in the head by Hamas in Rafah while attempting to collect humanitarian aid. Others were fortunate because they were merely shot in the legs by Hamas while attempting to grab humanitarian goods that Hamas stole and kept in their facilities.

These inhumane acts, along with the agony that Gazans have undergone since October, prompted many to demonstrate anew during this war. They demonstrated in Khan-Younis in front of Yahya Sinwar's house; others protested in the north, asking that Hamas free the captives and cease the war. They received the same response from Hamas that I did: They were fired upon.

And once again, the global media largely overlooked these crimes.

Daring to take some food in the midst of a war or protesting Hamas isn't the only activity Hamas has persecuted us Gazans for; attempting to play any part of delivering this aid to those in need, or even considering playing any role the day after the war, is enough to get anybody the death penalty from Hamas.

That's what happened to the Abu-Amro tribe leader, along with two members of his tribe who were killed by Hamas militants a few days ago.

A couple of months ago, they beheaded the head of a clan leader in the north of Gaza and issued a statement on social media: "We murdered him, and we will do so to anyone who stands against us and cooperates with Israel."

Others who publicly criticized Hamas during the war were reported missing.

In addition to this, many of Fatah members were placed under house arrest by Hamas "for security reasons," and anyone who left his home was kidnapped. That's what happened with the Gazan Yossef Shahein—yet the global and Arab media never spoke about these crimes.

Al Jazeera, which employs hundreds of journalists in Gaza and has several offices there, never reports on these murders.

This systematic terrorism perpetrated by Hamas against the major tribes in Gaza and against dissidents is intended to undermine the plan for Gaza when the war ends, which will necessarily involve empowering civil society to run civil affairs in Gaza in the future. Hamas plans to copy the Taliban model in Gaza after the war, going underground and trying to fight from the shadows. They hope that will keep them in power so they can continue terrorizing both Israelis and Palestinians.

Where is the outrage?

This biased journalism has horrific repercussions. It was the reason for Hamas' success in silencing opposition in Gaza, and it is inflaming global mobs who swallow Hamas' propaganda and go to the streets raising the Hamas flag, wearing masks and chanting for terrorists, deceptively depicting all Gazans as Hamas members who wish to continue living under its authoritarian rule.

It's a horrific abandonment of Gaza's innocent civilians. It's clear their suffering only matters when it can be blamed on Jews. Newsweek

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[Isr.] Supreme Court Hypocrisy: “Protects Terrorist Children While Denying Aid To Chareidi Children.” July 1, 2024. ...During the discussion, the members of the committee were amazed to hear that, absurdly, the Supreme Court overruled a similar law because the judges refused to deprive the budget of a child accused of terrorism and even serving in prison.

Chairman of the committee, MK Israel Eichler, sardonically stated: “For now, the Knesset has the right to enact laws as it sees fit, as the messengers of the public. It is true that the Supreme Court later invalidates the laws of the Knesset members but in the meantime, it doesn’t prevent them from enacting laws. Indeed, it’s impossible to know how long it will be until the Supreme Court also denies the right to legislate.”

He then commented on the Supreme Court’s hypocrisy: “I am amazed to hear that the Supreme Court does not allow interference in the denial of allowances of terrorist children but allows the denial of aid allowances and budgets for children whose father’s great sin is that he studies Torah, and for this reason, it is permissible to deny them education budgets, yeshiva budgets, and who knows what else.”

He added: “On the one hand, Supreme Court judges protect the children of terrorists, and on the other hand they deny daycare subsidies to the children of Chareidi working mothers for the ‘sin’ of the father’s limud torah. This is incomparable wickedness and disgrace. It is appropriate that all citizens of the country see this shocking hypocrisy.” YWN

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Courage and bravery: These are the 319 soldiers who heroically fell in the war. Israel National News, Jul 1, 2024, 1:31 PM INN

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Mother of rescued hostage Noa Argamani dies. After being rescued from eight-month-long captivity, Noa remains by her mother's side in her final days; special ops team member says her first question to them was if her mother was still alive. Yael Ciechanover | published:07.01.24 | 22:23. YNet

After her daughter's rescue. Mother of rescued hostage Noa Argamani passes away.

Ichilov Hospital announces that Liora Argmani, mother of Noa Argmani who was rescued from Hamas captivity, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer: She spent her final days next to her daughter.

Israel National News. Jul 2, 2024, 6:51 AM INN

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German intelligence official meets Hezbollah second in command, report. Germany's deputy head of intelligence met in Lebanon with a senior Hezbollah official to discuss the threat of war along the Israel-Lebanon border, Hezbollah-affiliated Al Akhbar reported on Tuesday. Germany sought to communicate directly with the Iran-backed group to prevent war," the paper said. Lior Ben Ari| published:07.01.24 | 22:48. YNet

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Report: New directive prohibits elimination of Hamas police officers. Israel National News, Jul 1, 2024, 11:03 PM INN

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Daily Briefing July 1: Day 269 – Hamas recruits new gunmen in Gaza as IDF op continues. By TOI Staff. 1 Jul, 2024. TOI

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Houthis say conducted military operations targeting four ships 'linked to the US, UK, and Israel.' By Reuters.

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Israel strikes southern Gaza’s Khan Younis after ordering evacuations. By TOI Staff. Hundreds of Palestinians flee area * Mother of freed hostage Noa Argamani dies of cancer * Probe reportedly opened after protester calls for ‘wiping out memory’ of PM. 2 Jul, 2024. TOI

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Poll: Over 10% of American Jews suffer frequent antisemitism. More than 10% of US Jews say they were frequently mistreated due to their religion, Gallup poll finds. Ron Kampeas, JTA. Jul 2, 2024, 8:16 AM. ... The 11% of Jews who said they had faced frequent harassment was more than any other religious group asked, though Gallup said its survey sample did not include enough Muslim respondents to report their responses. It did not give a sample size or margin of error for the sample of Jewish respondents it asked. Among Americans overall, the survey found that 2% said they were frequently harassed and 8% said they were occasionally harassed. Asked whether harassment and poor treatment had increased over the last year, 46% of Jews said it had, as opposed to 10% of Americans overall. INN

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Egypt does not agree to open the Rafah crossing. Dalit Halevi. Jul 2, 2024, 5:19 AM INN

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State Attorney's Office: Saying Ra'am members are terrorists is freedom of speech. Hezki Baruch. Jul 2, 2024, 5:45 AM INN

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Terror attack in West Bank: Man shot in Mitzpe Yosef in Samaria region. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/02/3024. JPost

Terror In Israel: Israeli Shot By Sniper In Shomron. July 2, 2024 YWN

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IDF destroys over 50 terror infrastructure in Shijaiyah. IDF troops destroyed over 50 terror infrastructures in Gaza’s Shijaiyah overnight, the military reported Wednesday. The report added forces located tunnel shafts, weapons, and military equipment during raids in the area. Ynet| 07.03.24: 01:34 YNet

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Anti-Israel UN rapporteur probed by UN investigative unit. UN investigative unit opens case probing whether pro-Hamas lobbying groups funded UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s trips to Australia and New Zealand. UN Watch demands her removal. Israel National News. Jul 3, 2024. INN

UN probes if envoy funded by Hamas supporters. Itamar Eichner|07.03.24 | 23:46 Geneva NGO UN Watch claims Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur to Palestinian territories had foreign travel funded donations made by pro-Hamas groups impacting her reporting on matters of human rights and her anti-Israel positions. YNet

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The IDF attacked Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon. By Amir Bohbot. 07/03/2024 06:41 AM JPost

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'It'll take years to clear Gaza tunnels.'

Brigadier General Avivi: We are fighting against a force equal in strength to ISIS at its peak, and we are doing so without a coalition that also fought for years until victory.

Shimon Cohen. Jul 3, 2024, 8:49 AM INN

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Crazy antisemite: Roger Waters denies 10/7 atrocities Israel National News. Jul 3, 2024, 9:18 AM INN

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By land and air: IDF kills terrorist, demolishes terror infrastructure in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/03/2024 09:52 AM IDF troops of the 98th Division operated in the Shejaia area of the Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorists, finding weapons, and destroying terror infrastructure, the military said on Wednesday. JPost

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Man arrested for threats against New York Hasidic village. By Michael Starr, July 3, 2024. A Suffern man was arrested on Thursday for making threats against the Hasidic village of New Square on social media, the Ramapo Police Department and Rockland County Sheriff announced on Friday.

The 44-year-old suspect was charged with making a terroristic threat, arraigned, and released on Friday. JPost

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Netanyahu, Biden ‘likely’ to meet in DC when PM goes to address Congress – White House. By Jacob Magid. 03 July, 2024. Administration official says two leaders have known each other for decades and will ‘likely see each other’ when premier’s in town, though there’s ‘nothing to announce.’ TOI

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2 wounded, one of them critically, in suspected terror stabbing at Karmiel mall. By TOI Staff. 03 July, 2024. Second victim in serious condition * Report: Just 2 or 3 people know Sinwar’s whereabouts. TOI

Police: Assailant 'neutralized' after stabbing 2 at Karmiel mall in suspected terror attack. TOI

Terror In Israel: 3 Israelis Injured, 1 Critically, In Stabbing Attack In Karmiel July 3, 2024 [137] YWN

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Slain Hezbollah commander was involved in 2006 abduction of IDF soldiers. Hezbollah official says Muhammad Neamah Nasser's death would not weaken terror group's resolve to confront Israel; about 100 rockets fired at northern Israel in response to assassination Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | published: 07.03.24|13:04 YNet

Bye Bye: Hezbollah Confirms Israeli Airstrike Killed Senior Commander Muhammad Nisah Nasser. July 3, 2024 YWN

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IDF names officer killed in northern Gaza Strip. Captain Elay Elisha Lugasi, 21, from Kiryat Shmona, team commander in 7th Armored Brigade's 75th Battalion, killed by anti-tank fire in Gaza City's Shijaiyah; 'Elay was injured at start of war but heroically insisted on returning to fight' Yoav Zitun, Lior El-Hai | published:07.03.24|14:39 YNet

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Targets attacked in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reports. Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese channel Al Manar reported an attack in Wadi Barghaz in southern Lebanon late on Wednesday. Lior El-Hai | published:07.03.24|14:45 YNet

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Israel's Gallant: If we have to we're ready to fight Hezbollah. By Reuters. 07/03/2024 04:10 PM JPost

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PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Congressman Josh Gottheimer in Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/03/2024 04:18 PM JPost

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Rocket and missile fire strikes house in the Negev. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/03/2024 04:33 PM JPost

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SGT Aleksandr Iakiminskyi murdered in Karmiel stabbing attack. Israel National News, Jul 3, 2024, 6:34 PM INN

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Biden condemns 'vile' desecration of Ohio Jewish graves. Israel National News, Jul 3, 2024, 9:08 PM INN

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'No hope in French authorities' Israeli MK's 88-year-old grandmother assaulted in France. Israel National News, Jul 3, 2024, 10:48 PM INN

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CNN Freelancer in Gaza Worked for Hamas, Snapped Selfie With Leader, Report Shows. CNN has given a prominent platform' to Hamas-tied Abdel Qader Sabbah, according to watchdog group Honest Reporting. [138] Adam Kredo, July 2, 2024. A CNN freelancer based in the Gaza Strip once "served in a Hamas-run body" and snapped a selfie with one of the Iran-backed terror group’s top leaders, according to a new investigation by a watchdog group.

Abdel Qader Sabbah, a freelance journalist used by CNN and the Associated Press, "photographed himself with a senior Hamas leader, served in a Hamas-run body to which he also provided work, praised terrorists, and shared anti-Israeli propaganda online," according to an investigation published Tuesday by Honest Reporting, a media watchdog group.

Since Hamas launched its Oct. 7 war on Israel, "CNN has given a prominent platform to news reports by Sabbah," according to the report. "The exposure of his links to the terror group casts a long shadow over the network’s vetting procedures and journalistic standards."

CNN and other Western media outlets like the Washington Post have come under intense criticism in recent months for what critics describe as their slanted war coverage, which often paints Israel as an aggressor and claims the Jewish state is intentionally killing Palestinian civilians. An AP photographer accused of working with Hamas was presented with a journalism award in April, sparking outrage. In the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, which is closed off for most journalists, those reporting the news often have a rosy relationship with the terror group and, in some cases, have worked closely with it.

Sabbah, on his Facebook page, posts information "showing he had connections to Hamas figures and institutions run by the terror group," according to Honest Reporting.... FreeBeacon

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Islamist Anjem Choudary admits telling ‘inappropriate’ joke on 9/11. Choudary, who was convicted of supporting Islamic State in 2016, is on trial at Woolwich Crown Court By Jewish News Reporter. July 2, 2024, 1:43 pm ... Choudary, who was convicted of supporting the so-called Islamic State in 2016, is accused of taking a “caretaker role” in directing Al-Muhajiroun (ALM), as well as being a member of the banned organisation and encouraging support for it through online meetings. JewishNews

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HIDDEN CAM: "Hamas followed Islamic Principles." Jul 2, 2024. Our latest V24 Investigates investigation into radical Islamism and antisemitism present on America’s university campuses exposes a highly concerning conversation between our undercover journalist and Dr. Isam Vaid, the Muslim Religious Life Scholar in the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life since 2008. He provides “regular religious practices on campus” and “contribute(s) to tradition-specific and interfaith presentations for the campus community” and “develop(s) multifaith scholarship for the future.” (This from his bio on Emory University’s website.)

When he is unaware that is he is being filmed he certainly does not come across as a proponent of bona fide “interfaith dialogue” and he makes statements such as: - there is no such thing as Israeli civilians “and the reason they are not civilians is every single Israeli is obligated to serve in the IDF therefore you (Israelis) are a military target.” - ⁠”Hamas is a humanitarian organization that gives money to widows, sends children to school, and builds hospital(s).” - ⁠The IDF created and funded [sic] Hamas and since Israel “created the monster, the monster will destroy you.” - ⁠Coverage of Hamas atrocities is “misinformation” [sic] similar to what was spun “during the Iraq war” and suggestions of rape and beheadings of babies have been [sic] “debunked” [really?] ... - ⁠”Hamas follows Islamic principles” and such acts as “raping, killing, and even cutting down trees are forbidden” - ⁠”Wealthy Jewish donors made a lot of noise about antisemitism” and “Jewish students make up 20% of the student population” and “they threatened to pull out students” which would have been “a catastrophic financial loss” and “a real credible threat to the university” - ⁠CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) and student groups pressured the school to focus on Islamophobia and by the third statement of the school, “Islamophobia came first and antisemitism second.” - Dr. Vaid works directly with CAIR and was given “a heads up” on their lawsuit against the school alleging the fostering of “an Islamophobic environment” (recall CAIR was an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation prosecution in 2007 whereby it was demonstrated they funneled money to U.S. designated terrorist ground. - ⁠Weighs in on the historical tribes of Israel and says specifically “the one tribe of Israel, the Yehuda, is the one causing all the trouble on Earth,…chaos on Earth.”

This Muslim academic and cleric on Emory’s campus speaks more like an Islamist radical hatemonger than a professor in this historically great Atlanta university that has been referred to as the “Harvard of the South.” Perhaps Emory is taking too many cues from Harvard these days. Either way, there needs to be deeper investigation by statutory bodies as to what kind of Islamic radicalism is being inculcated in Muslim students by staff such as Dr. Vaid who is hiding behind a misdirecting public veil of “interfaith dialogue” as he preaches this sort of radicalism one on one to Muslims in his university sanctioned purview. In short, this is unacceptable on American university campuses and deeper investigations need to be undertaken post haste. on YouTube

Notes on the hidden cam at CAIR "Hamas followed Islamic Principles." Jul 2, 2024: 1. Arab "Palestinians" target Haredim who by-in-large don't serve in IDF. 2. Arab "Palestinians" terrorists never choose an Arab neighborhood, even where they serve in IDF. 3. Beheadings was not debunked. 4. More than enough admissions by terrorists of rapes (asides from evidence). at myrightword

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Armed terrorist eliminated in Jenin. Israel National News, Jul 3, 2024, 11:40 PM INN

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US military says it destroyed two Houthi radar sites in Yemen. By Reuters. 07/03/2024 11:42 PM JPost

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Daily Briefing July 3: Day 271 – How Israel and the PA are already cooperating in Gaza. By TOI Staff. 03 July, 2024. TOI

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Journalist at US-Based Nonprofit Promoted Stabbing Israelis, Depicted Rescued Hostage as Pig Drinking Blood: Report. By Jack Elbaum, July 3, 2024. A journalist at a US-based nonprofit posted tutorials on how to commit stabbing attacks and depicted a rescued Israeli hostage as a pig drinking blood, according to newly surfaced social media posts.

Eitan Fischberger, a communications analyst and former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) staff sergeant who first broke the story on X/Twitter, alleged that Mahmoud Ajjour, a correspondent for The Palestine Chronicle, posted disturbing images and videos to his Instagram page.

Fischberger posted screenshots and screen recordings of the posts.

According to The Chronicle‘s website, Ajjour is a photojournalist and correspondent for the outlet, which is a US-based 501c3, or nonprofit organization.

One of the posted images depicted Noa Argamani — an Israeli who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival during Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in southern Israel, and then rescued in an IDF special operation last month — as a pig drinking blood from a Coca-Cola bottle. Algemeiner

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Islamic Jihad says it is worsening treatment of hostages. Dalit Halevi, Jul 3, 2024.

The al-Quds Brigades, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's militant wing, is escalating their psychological warfare concerning the Israeli hostages that they have been holding since October 7th.

The terror organization claimed in a statement that several Israeli hostages attempted to commit suicide ... and the change in attitude towards them by the operatives who guard them...

At the same time, the al-Quds Brigades published a message of condolences to Hezbollah on the death of Muhammad Neamah Naser, the commander of the organization's Aziz unit.

In the message, the organization noted that the al-Quds Brigades appreciate and are proud of the assistance he gave to the organization, and his elimination will strengthen the determination to continue on the path of Jihad ... INN

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Ilhan Omar hit with ethics complaint over appearance with ex-Somali PM. By Ryan King, July 3, 2024 A conservative watchdog group hit “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar with an ethics complaint Wednesday over an event she took part in last weekend that featured former Somalia Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. NY Post

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One killed, one wounded in terror stabbing in northern Israel The assailant was shot dead by one of the victims, according to police. ...the terrorist arrived at the mall on foot before stabbing the two victims, one of whom managed to “keep it together and immediately neutralized the terrorist.” Police identified the terrorist as 21-year-old Jawwad Omar Rubia, from the nearby town of Nahf. Tahauko was said to have ordered the arrest of his relatives, with local media reporting a large police presence in Nahf. JNS

Dan Poraz @PorazDan: TRIGER WARNING. This morning, a Palestinian terrorist decided to randomly stab Israelis at a shopping center in the northern city of Karmiel. Tragically, one of the victims succumbed to his wounds and died, the other is critically wounded. Terror must be fought against. July 3, 2024. on X

Slain soldier eliminated Karmiel mall attacker before collapsing. IDF identifies fallen servicemember as Sergeant Aleksandr (Sasha) Iakiminskyi; surveillance footage shows assailant sneaking up on him from behind; Iakiminskyi manages to fire repeatedly at attacker, neutralizing him. Lior El-Hai | published: 07.03.24 | 09:55

The IDF reported Wednesday evening that Sergeant Aleksandr (Sasha) Iakiminskyi, 19, from Nahariya, a driver in the 188th Brigade's 71st Battalion, was killed in a terrorist stabbing attack at a shopping mall in the northern city of Karmiel earlier. Another soldier was seriously wounded in the attack.

Surveillance footage from the mall shows the assailant—identified as Jawad Rabia, 20, an Arab Israeli citizen from the nearby town of Nahf—sneaking up on the two soldiers from behind and lunging at them with a knife. Within seconds, Iakiminskyi and his comrade managed to draw their weapons. Initially, Iakiminskyi fell to the ground from the stab wounds. As the assailant turned to stab his comrade, Iakiminskyi managed to cock his weapon and fire. Rabia was hit and retreated slightly, allowing the comrade to distance himself and ready his weapon. Iakiminskyi, undeterred, fired repeatedly at the assailant until he was neutralized. Moments later, Iakiminskyi collapsed and was rushed to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya in critical condition, where doctors later pronounced him dead. Northern District Police Chief Shuki Tahauko, praised Iakiminskyi for his swift action in neutralizing the attacker. The slain soldier is survived by his parents Olga and Nikolai, and his 11-year-old brother Ilya... 'The attacker was looking for someone to stab.' Following the attack, four family members of the assailant – his mother, father, brother and sister – arrived at the mall and were detained by the police. The arrests aim to determine if they had prior knowledge of the attacker's intentions.

([139] The attacker Jawad Rabia).

According to the police, the attack at the Hutzot Karmiel Mall began around 11:30 a.m. Gal Amar, who works at the mall, recounted that she was on the first floor during the attack and had come down from the second floor just minutes earlier. She said that according to others, the assailant appeared to be lurking for his victims and was looking for someone to attack. "No one thought it would happen here. He simply walked into the mall, passed by our booth, and then came back. From what I understand, he was just waiting and searching, pacing back and forth," she said. YNet

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Islamic authorities in Russia’s Dagestan ban full-face veil after attacks. July 3, 2024.

MOSCOW, July 3 (Reuters) – Islamic authorities in Russia’s mostly-Muslim North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Wednesday temporarily banned women from wearing the niqab full-face veil, after simultaneous attacks targeting churches and synagogues killed 22 last month. Reuters

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Israeli injured in car-ramming attack in Judea. The victim had responded to reports of rock-throwing on a road near the Jewish community of Asael. (July 3, 2024 / JNS) An Israeli man sustained light injuries in a terrorist vehicular assault near Asael in the South Hebron Hills of Judea on Wednesday night, authorities said.

“A report was received of a suspected vehicular attack involving an Israeli who was slightly injured, near the town of Asael. Two suspects fled the scene in a Palestinian vehicle towards the nearby [Arab] village of as-Samu,” the Israel Police confirmed in a statement. JNS

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Complaint claims teachers union in Canada ‘enabled’ antisemitism. “These teachers are extremely upset. They’re fearful,” said their Vancouver-based lawyer, Paul Pulver.

(July 3, 2024 / JNS) A group of Jewish teachers in British Columbia has filed a complaint with Canada’s Human Rights Tribunal, describing antisemitic instances by colleagues and the union representing them.

“They’re concerned about people retaliating against them. They’re concerned about what they’ve experienced already and the potential for that to get ratcheted up,” said Paul Pulver, the Vancouver-based labor lawyer representing the teachers, who announced the filing on Tuesday. JNS

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ADL urges state AGs to investigate anti-Israel groups, alleging violations. WESPAC has been accused of funding anti-Israel encampments on campuses. By Marc Rod, July 3, 2024. The Anti-Defamation League is urging the attorney generals of New York and Arizona to investigate WESPAC (Westchester Peace Action Committee) and the Alliance for Global Justice, accusing the anti-Israel nonprofit groups of potentially running afoul of federal law. WESPAC has been accused of funding anti-Israel encampments on campuses.

In letters to New York Attorney General Letitia James and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Steven Sheinberg, the ADL’s chief legal officer, highlighted that the AFGJ sponsors the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, which Israel considers a subsidiary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorist group and which has supported Hamas.

“Samidoun’s status as a terrorist organization abroad, or at the very least its connection to known terrorist organizations, calls into question whether AFGJ and its board are exercising the appropriate level of oversight and control over its projects to ensure AFGJ’s charitable assets are being used consistent with its tax exemption,” Sheinberg wrote in his letter to James.... JewishInsider

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EU lawmakers want Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps branded terrorist group. Etgar Lefkovits. (July 3, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Financial Times covers up antisemitism in George Galloway's party. July 3, 2024. Camera

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Knesset member reveals Jewish grandmother attacked in France. Sharren Haskel says her 88-year-old grandmother living in Paris brutally assaulted by Muslim assailants who hurled antisemitic slurs at her. Knesset member Sharren Haskel revealed on Wednesday that her grandmother, an 88-year-old Jewish woman, was assaulted by Muslims in Sarcelles, a northern suburb of Paris. According to reports in the country, the attackers called at the woman, "Dirty [sic] Jew," "Dirty old woman," and "You deserve it." Moran Azulay | published: 07.04.24 |03:16 YNet

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Four moderately wounded in shooting in Kafr Kassem, central Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/04/2024 02:10 AM JPost

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IDF: At least 160 rockets and drones fired from Lebanon; direct hits reported Nonstop alarms wail as far as Nahariya and Acre as Hezbollah retaliates for assassination of top commander in single largest attack since October 7, reportedly igniting several brush fires Eitan Glikman, Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | published: 07.04.24 | 02:23 YNet

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Abgeordnetenhaus stimmt für Verbot von Hamas-Dreieck. Das Symbol dient Sympathisanten der Terrororganisation, um Gegner zu bedrohen. 04.07.2024 17:58 Uhr

House of Representatives votes to ban Hamas Triangle. The symbol is used by sympathizers of the terrorist organization to threaten opponents. 07.04.2024 17:58

The majority of the Berlin House of Representatives voted in favor of banning the red triangle of the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas. A corresponding motion by the black-red government factions was passed on Thursday with the votes of the CDU, SPD and AfD factions. The Green and Left factions abstained.

The motion includes a request to the Berlin Senate to work at the federal level to add the red, downward-pointing triangle used by the terrorist organization Hamas to the ban on its activities. The aim is to prevent the symbol from being visible to the public and to ensure that its use is punishable in the context of the Middle East conflict and Hamas. In addition, the Senate should ensure that "the use of this symbol is prohibited in advance of any assembly law requirements" because it represents a direct threat to people.

The justification for the motion was that Hamas uses the red, downward-pointing triangle in propaganda videos to mark enemies and to mark targets. In Berlin, the symbol is used by sympathizers of the terrorist organization to mark possible attack sites, threaten opponents and claim public space for themselves. epd. Jüdische Allgemeine

Berliner Abgeordnetenhaus stimmt für Verbot von Hamas-Dreieck. (Welt). Berlin House of Representatives votes to ban Hamas triangle July 4, 2024. — The Berlin House of Representatives has voted by a majority to ban the red triangle of the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas Welt

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The Men, The Money, and The Madness: Part 1:

Meet Hatem Bazian: A Berkley professor, the co-founder of SJP, and the founder of American Muslims for Palestine.

Sources: @ISGAP1 @FDD @JSchanzer @BretStephen_NYT . July 3, 2024. on X HonestReporting @HonestReporting: The Men, The Money, and The Madness: Part 2:

Tracing SJP’s money trail proves it's the furthest thing from grassroots. It’s no wonder that universities that received funding from Arab countries have seen a 300% rise in antisemitism.

Sources: @ISGAP1 @FDD @JSchanzer…

Jul 4, 2024 on X

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“Ugly a** Zionist [sic] Nazi[sic]” – Urooj Rahman at a July 4th mob event organized by Nerdeen Kiswani’s group WOL.

Does Rahman look familiar?

It’s because she was one of the lawyers arrested in 2020 for throwing Molotov cocktails at NYPD! [pic.twitter.com/fZ5h34PJma]

— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) July 5, 2024 on X

Full video.

Falafelstin terrorists disrupt and try to destroy independence day in nyc. Calling jews [the slur] nazis and stealing ppls flags. Multiple arrested including one from our side. All got tickets and released already.

THIS IS YOUR AMERICA NOW PATRIOTS ARE YOU AWAKE YET… [pic.twitter.com/DRfSn5OwGG]

— Freedom Fighter (@PhuckYourVax) July 4, 2024 on X

“Revolution! Revolution!” – chant Pro-palestine protesters during “Flood Manhattan on July 4th” march as they light up flares in NYC.

Video by @yyeeaahhhboiii2 Desk@freedomnews.tv to license [pic.twitter.com/SwvuG7jHG3]

— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) July 4, 2024 on X

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Italian Airbnb host cancels Israeli family's booking with antisemitic insult. Father of family planning trip to Europe says received antisemitic message in Hebrew reading 'You can stay under the gas oven' after order canceled.

Itamar Eichner | published: 07.04.24| 03:28 An Israeli family from Nes Ziona, planning a vacation in Europe, encountered antisemitism when trying to rent an apartment via Airbnb in San Vito di Cadore, northern Italy. The property owner canceled the reservation, leaving a note in Hebrew reading, "You can stay under the gas oven." Lorenzo's response, seemingly translated via Google Translate, alluded to the method used by Nazis to exterminate Jews during the Holocaust. "We're shocked," A. told Ynet. "We travel a lot and have always been recommended as clean and tidy guests. It seems hatred toward us due to our Israeli identity is once again surfacing, even among those who are supposedly tolerant and service-oriented." YNet

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IAF fighter jets strike key Hezbollah infrastructure overnight. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/04/2024 07:27 AM JPost

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Putin holds talks with Iran's interim president. By Reuters. 07/04/2024 11:30 AM JPost

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Israeli elderly couple rescued from Jenin overnight. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/04/2024 12:11 PM JPost

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Israel believes Nasrallah would reject diplomatic resolution pushed by US. Special envoy Amos Hochstein proposes demilitarization of South Lebanon, Radwan forces and heavy weaponry pushed back 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from border; officials say his refusal would legitimize Israeli offensive to bring safety back to north published: 07.04.24 | 15:20 YNet

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'Let Hersh Free': German soccer club's gesture to Israeli hostage. Werder Bremen shares the tribute on social media, adding the caption: 'The message is clear, and from today everyone can see it outside the Weserstadion - 'Let Hersh Free.' Ynetnews | published: 07.04.24 |15:41 YNet

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IAF strikes terrorists operating in UNRWA schools. IDF says Hamas terrorists used 2 schools in Gaza City area as hideouts from which its operatives planned, directed, and carried out numerous terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip. Israel National News Jul 4, 2024, 4:11 PM The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced Thursday afternoon that earlier today, the IAF struck terrorists who operated from UNRWA schools in the area of Gaza City- the "Alqahirah" School in Al-Furqan, and the "Musa" School in Daraj Tuffah.

The IDF stated that the schools were used as hideouts for terrorists and as an active operational infrastructure of the Hamas terrorist organization, from which its operatives planned, directed, and carried out numerous terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

Prior to the strike, a number of steps were taken to mitigate harm to uninvolved civilians, including conducting aerial surveillance, using precise munition, and additional intelligence measures.

"The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violated international law, exploiting civilian structures and populations as human shields for its terror attacks against the State of Israel," the IDF stated. INN

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Major (Res.) Itay Galea killed in rocket strike in north.

Major Galea, 38, served as a Deputy Company Commander in the 8679th Unit, and was killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack.

Israel National News. Jul 4, 2024, 6:42 PM. INN

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Netanyahu to Biden: 'I will end the war only after its goals have been achieved' Israel National News Jul 4, 2024, 7:50 PM INN

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3 Israelis suspected of murdering a terrorist on October 7. 3 Israeli civilians arrested on suspicion of capturing and restraining Nukhba Force terrorist after massacre and then killing him. Israel National News, Jul 4, 2024, 10:20 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig: Jewish women softball players are not responsible for the decisions of the State of Israel.

The Jewish families who came to see them play are not a valid target of your protest.

I didn't need to see the swastika on their sign to know that this is not about Palestine. Jul 4, 2024 on X

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IDF announces fallen soldier Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran, one soldier severely wounded. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/04/2024 09:33 PM JPost

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WATCH: IAF jets strike Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/04/2024 10:11 PM JPost

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The BBC busted with terrorist supporters again. July 4, 2024. [140] Abed Abubaker is a terrorist supporter. He publicly celebrates the murder of Jews and justifies the slaughter of civilians. His immediate family supports terrorism. His cousin is an Islamic Jihad terrorist. Abed’s best friend’s father was a Hamas enforcer. How did the BBC fawn over him and give him so much unchallenged airtime on at least four separate occassions?

So here is a legitimate question: How many times can the BBC produce fake news or be caught platforming terrorist supporters before it justifiably gets labelled as a Hamas propaganda website?

I have been doing what I can to highlight the most egregious examples my research uncovered – all that so one day – the BBC journalists and executives responsible for the catastrophic collapse of BBC standards and integrity – will finally be held to account for the tsunami of antisemitism they have helped to unleash.

Exhibit A was an entirely fabricated story about Gazan footballers – lies that were provided to the BBC by a terrorist supporting journalist that helped write the article.

Exhibit B was about how the BBC got caught pretending a child with severe underlying illnesses was healthy before October 7.

This latest example is exhibit C.

The non news story Last November, BBC News ran a ‘non-news story‘ about a 14-year-old football supporter from Gaza who had his photo placed at Anfield stadium by Liverpool fans in a gesture of solidarity. The bridge had been built by his elder brother – Abubaker Abed – a young football commentator / journalist who lives in Deir al Balah in the Gaza Strip.

It was a non-story because there is no substance to it, and it typifies the Palestinian propaganda cause. It was a meaningless and blatant stunt put together between a propagandist in Gaza and an anti-Israel activist in Liverpool. You might expect to see the story being told in a student journal somewhere, or in a Facebook post. You wouldn’t expect to see it anywhere near the BBC website. But this is what activist journalists have reduced the BBC to. The BBC’s new expert

The propaganda stunt in early November introduced Abubaker Abed to the BBC – and it soon became apparent BBC journalists had him on speed dial. I found four separate BBC News interviews with him spread between November and February:

During these interviews: 24/11/2023 Five unchallenged minutes in which he describes massacres, atrocities, soldiers shooting civilians, and babies dying from a lack of food. 1/12/2023 Over six unchallenged minutes in which he is free to talk about ‘Israeli occupation forces’, massacres, atrocities and pushing lies about aid. 11/01/24 Seven unchallenged minutes in which he spreads stories about lack of aid, water, ongoing massacres of civilians and how they are reduced to eating bird food. 08/02/2024 Seven more unchallenged minutes in which he can say whatever he likes to the BBC audience without fear of contradiction.

During the interviews the BBC journalists repeatedly state how important it is to hear voices like Abubaker’s – so as to tell viewers what Gazans are really living with. David Collier

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IDF: Some 100 gunmen killed, over 100 terror sites destroyed during Shejaiya op. By Emanuel Fabian. 05 July, 2024, 10:03 am TOI

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Terrorist eliminated 2 minutes after launching rocket at Nahal Oz. Israel National News Jul 5, 2024, 9:44 AM INN

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US military says it destroyed two Houthi uncrewed surface vessels in Red Sea. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/04/2024 10:48 PM JPost

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UK's Labour wins first electoral seat to declare, Reform UK in second. By Reuters 07/05/2024 01:36 AM JPost

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Joy and schadenfreude in Jewish community as George Galloway is booted out of Parliament. Labour’s Paul Waugh defeats the controversial anti-Israel MP. By Lorin Bell-Cross, July 05, 2024 02:56 ...He won in the Rochdale by-election earlier this year. At the time, he declared “Keir Starmer – this is for Gaza” when he won. An estimated 30 per cent of voters in Rochdale are Muslim and the former Big Brother contestant had been attempting tap into the apparent hostility among some Muslim voters to Labour’s position on the Israel-Hamas war. Speaking on the BBC, former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock called Galloway “repulsive” and a “chancer”. The Jewish Labour Movement Chair told the JC: "This is a tremendous result. Galloway is a one-trick pony, a pedlar of vicious hate who never sticks around after winning a by-election to serve the people who elected him. Politics is so much better off without him as an elected representative." TheJC

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Labour rocked by success of radical anti-Israel protest vote candidates. Campaign group The Muslim Vote has helped to unseat two shadow cabinet ministers. By David Rose, July 05, 2024 07:08 ...The incoming Labour government will face intense pressure over the party’s policy towards Israel and the Middle East after radical, pro-Palestine candidates scored a series of triumphs and unseated two shadow cabinet ministers, Jon Ashworth and Thangam Debbonaire.

Candidates backed by campaign group The Muslim Vote (TMV) beat Labour in constituencies with a high Muslim electorate across the country, from Islington North – where the former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn retained his seat after running as an independent – to Blackburn, where Adnan Hussein, a local solicitor who also stood as an independent, won in a town that had been Labour for 69 years... TheJC

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New Muslim Birmingham Perry Bar MP questioned rapes by Hamas on October 7 Pro-Palestinian advocate Ayoub Khan overturned Labour majority with support from Muslim campaign group.

By David Rose. July 05, 2024 11:08 The Muslim Vote's endorsement of pro-Palestinian independent Ayoub Khan helped him take Birmingham Perry Bar from Labour. Ayoub Khan, the independent candidate backed by The Muslim Vote (TMV) who defeated Labour to take the seat of Birmingham Perry Bar, publicly questioned the extent of the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7. TheJC

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President Herzog congratulates UK's Starmer for election win. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/05/2024 08:25 AM JPost

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Nine months later: Search for massacre victims still underway. Israel National News, Jul 5, 2024, 7:59 AM INN

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NY Times Hires Another Anti-Israel Extremist to Cover Israel. By Gilead Ini, July 5, 2024. The New York Times has a type.

It hired a reporter who once said she can’t bring herself even to look at Israelis, and who admitted that her objectivity “got thrown out the window.”

It hired another who in college was an apologist for Hamas and Hezbollah, denying that the terror organizations are terror organizations, that they are fundamentalists, and even that they have murdered Israeli civilians.

It hired another not long after she expressed outrage that Israel struck a Hamas commander after the terror group fired a barrage of rockets toward Israeli civilians — and even charged that the strike amounted to “murder.”

Shortly after the Oct. 7 massacre, the newspaper commissioned a journalist who had posted on social media, “How great you are, Hitler.”

So it is unfortunate, but hardly surprising, that the New York Times has hired Bora Erden to cover the Israel-Hamas conflict. Erden was a committed anti-Israel activist prior to joining the Times last October. In May 2021, after Hamas rocket attacks into Israel and a consequent round of fighting, Erden signed a letter supporting what was termed the “Palestinian struggle against Israeli colonial rule and its apartheid system.”

The letter, which called for a protest at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City (or “Occupied Mannahatta,” as the protest organizers put it), took aim at the museum because it has board members who support Israel. The problem seemed to be Jewish money. At least four of the the five board members named in the letter were Jewish, while the fifth was pointedly described as using money that came from her husband, who is also Jewish. Camera

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Iranians vote in run-off presidential election amid widespread apathy By Reuters. 07/05/2024 07:31 AM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/05/2024 08:36 AM JPost

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IDF conducts counterterrorism activity in Jenin area, 4 terrorists reported dead. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/05/2024 09:06 AM JPost

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NYC: Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags on July 4. Gary Willig, Jul 5, 2024, 9:11 AM. Anti-Israel activists gather in Washington Square Park, burn American flags on America's Independence Day while waving Palestinian flags. INN

“Ugly a** Zionist [sic] Nazi[sic]” – Urooj Rahman at a July 4th mob event organized by Nerdeen Kiswani’s group WOL.

Does Rahman look familiar?

It’s because she was one of the lawyers arrested in 2020 for throwing Molotov cocktails at NYPD! [pic.twitter.com/fZ5h34PJma]

— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) July 5, 2024 on X

Full video.

Falafelstin terrorists disrupt and try to destroy independence day in nyc. Calling jews [the slur] nazis and stealing ppls flags. Multiple arrested including one from our side. All got tickets and released already.

THIS IS YOUR AMERICA NOW PATRIOTS ARE YOU AWAKE YET… [pic.twitter.com/DRfSn5OwGG]

— Freedom Fighter (@PhuckYourVax) July 4, 2024 on X

“Revolution! Revolution!” – chant Pro-palestine protesters during “Flood Manhattan on July 4th” march as they light up flares in NYC.

Video by @yyeeaahhhboiii2 Desk@freedomnews.tv to license [pic.twitter.com/SwvuG7jHG3]

— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) July 4, 2024 on X

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Hezbollah says its leader meets Hamas delegation to discuss Gaza, ceasefire talks. By Reuters. 07/05/2024 09:56 AM JPost

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Oli London @OliLondonTV:

Meet the UK’s new Justice Minister. 🇬🇧🇵🇸 Shabana Mahmood has become the new Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. The ‘Free Palestine’ activist will be in charge of the administration and reform of core parts of the British justice system. [141] [pic.twitter.com/YschXz4oaC] — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 5, 2024 on X

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'In iron chains': The journey of Amit Soussana from captivity back to life. Since her release and return home, Professor Siegal Sadetzki has been accompanying Soussana as she reveals the sexual assault she endured, how she was kept in iron chains and the challenges she faces in her recovery. Adir Yanko | published: 07.05.24 |07:11 YNet

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Mossad 'optimistic' Cabinet will approve hostage release deal.

Israeli delegation led by Mossad chief David Barnea leaves Doha after meeting with Qatari mediators, will consult with the Israeli government.

Elad Benari, Canada. Jul 5, 2024, 8:36 PM IMN

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New UK Foreign Secretary: I back international efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire. Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, reiterates his support for international efforts to secure an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and for the release of remaining hostages. Israel National News, Jul 5, 2024 INN

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Posters of hostages vandalized outside Illinois Democrat's office: Vile act of hate Rep. Brad Schneider says posters outside his Capitol Hill office that featured pictures of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were vandalized: This was a shameful act on any day, but especially on July 4. Israel National News, Jul 6, 2024 INN

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Barrage on the north: Rocket hits home in Kiryat Shmona, two soldiers injured. Barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. Several rockets hit Kiryat Shmona, with one of them directly hitting a building and causing a fire. IDF says two soldiers were lightly injured, strikes Hezbollah targets in retaliation. Israel National News, Jul 5, 2024 INN

IAF strikes Hezbollah sites after rocket attacks near Kiryat Shmona leave two soldiers injured. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/05/2024 10:35 PM JPost

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US Defense Secretary expresses support for Gallant in efforts to close hostage deal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/05/2024. JPost

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Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment in Montreal. Police clear protesters from pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at Square Victoria in downtown Montreal. 18-year-old man arrested. Elad Benari, Canada. Jul 6, 2024, INN

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Incoming UK PM Starmer, ‘a man of moderation’ who purged Corbyn, tackled antisemitism. By Peter Hutchison. 05 July, 2024 TOI

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Despite huge UK win, Labour party struggled against some pro-Palestinian candidates. Senior figure Jonathan Ashworth loses seat to pro-Gaza independent as UK’s new ruling party underperforms in areas with large Muslim populations; Corbyn wins seat as independent. By Reuters. 5 July 2024, 3:24 pm

LONDON, England — Britain’s Labour Party suffered significant election setbacks in areas with large Muslim populations on Friday amid discontent over its position on the war in Gaza, despite a landslide victory in the parliamentary vote.

The party, which has long counted on the backing of Muslim and other minority groups, saw its vote fall on average by 10 points in seats where more than 10% of the population identify as Muslim.

Jonathan Ashworth, who had been expected to serve in Keir Starmer’s Labour government, lost his seat to independent Shockat Adam, one of at least four pro-Gaza candidates to win. Several other Labour candidates came close to losing.

“This is for the people of Gaza,” Adam said, holding up a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf at the end of his acceptance speech on winning in the Leicester South constituency.

Pro-Gaza independents also won in Blackburn, and Dewsbury and Batley, beating Labour into second in both. Labour also failed to win in Islington North, where its former leader, veteran left-winger and ardent pro-Palestinian activist Jeremy Corbyn, won as an independent.

While Labour has said it wants the fighting in Gaza to stop, it has also backed Israel’s right to defend itself, angering some among the 3.9 million Muslims who make up 6.5% of Britain’s population. TOI

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Jeremy Corbyn leads pro-Palestine bloc by winning Islington North as independent candidate.

The former Labour leader was expelled from his old party but managed to retain his old constituency.

By JC Reporter, July 05, 2024 03:55 ...Corbyn had taken to X/Twitter to make clear that he was basing his campaign not on local issues but on Israel. "Today, Palestine is on the ballot (sic),” he wrote... He was rewarded with victory, with supporters greeting the news with cries of “free Palestine”. It came less than an hour after the Jewish community breathed a sigh of relief as George Galloway lost his set in Rochdale to former journalist Paul Waugh for Labour. The Israel-Hamas war emerged as a key issue in both progressive and Muslim-dominated constituencies as the night wore on.

Voting data showed that the greater the number of Muslim residents in a constituency, the lower the support for Labour, which alienated these voters by showing support for Israel.

In Leicester South, Labour’s Jon Ashworth lost his seat in a surprise upset to independent candidate Shockat Adam, who campaigned largely about Gaza in the heavily Muslim constituency.

Wes Streeting, presumed to be the country’s next health secretary, almost lost his seat to Leanne Mohamad, winning 15,647 votes to her 15,119.

Yet it was not all bad news. We Believe in Israel Director Luke Akehurst, who for years has been a strongly Zionist voice, was elected as the new Member of Parliament for North Durham. TheJC

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Biden’s debate flop raises more questions about his often perplexing Gaza policy. US statements and actions haven’t always lined up, and high-profile efforts have fallen flat; flagging pro-Israel president is likely to face renewed pressure from staff. By Lazar Berman. 5 July 2024, 12:36 pm TOI

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Video shows horrific abuse of Gazans who took aid hoarded by Hamas. Handcuffed Gazans accused of breaking into warehouses where Hamas stockpiles humanitarian aid severely beaten.

i24NEWS, July 05, 2024. i24

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Israeli soldiers are finding Judaica in Gaza — and trying to locate the items’ owners. By Deborah Danan. 05 July, 2024. A seder plate, Hanukkah menorahs and other ritual objects have been discovered during Israel’s ongoing ground incursion in the Strip, raising a legal and moral dilemma for troops. TOI

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Troops surround home in northern West Bank where pair behind killing of Cpt. Alon Sacgiu were holed up; four armed men killed in drone strike amid operation. By Daniel Fabian. 05 July, 2024. Troops surround home in northern West Bank where pair behind killing of Cpt. Alon Sacgiu were holed up; four armed men killed in drone strike amid operation. TOI

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IDF operates in Balata, Nablus, six Palestinians injured - report. By Amir Bohbot. 07/06/2024 JPost

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Europol removes approximately 2000 antisemitic contents from the Internet. By Jerusalem Post. 07/06/2024 JPost

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Terrorist organization using Gaza war as catalyst to expand European influence. Top US official says Hamas is reaching out and creating pockets of support with other terrorist factions that are expanding their influence throughout Europe, utilizing the momentum to recruit new members. ynet correspondents | 07.06.24 YNet

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Iran elects Masoud Pezeshkian as president. Two months after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is killed in a helicopter crash, reformist Masoud Pezeshkian is elected to lead the country in his stead. Israel National News, Jul 6, 2024 INN

Iranian reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins presidential election. Victor promises to ease hardline laws, but supports Khamenei and says he wants good ties with ‘all countries except Israel’; turnout at 49.8%, with 600,000 spoiled ballots. By Agencies 6 Jul 2024, 11:06 am [...] Pezeshkian promised no radical changes to Iran’s Shiite theocracy in his campaign and long has held Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the final arbiter of all matters of state in the country. He will also not lead change in Iran’s contentious relations with Israel, saying after he voted on Friday that should he win, he would “try to have friendly relations with all countries except Israel.” TOI

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Saudi Crown Prince keen to bolster Iran ties following Pezeshkian victory. Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's president, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday. "I affirm my keenness on developing and deepening the relations between our countries and people and serve our mutual interests," SPA quoted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as saying. In March 2023, Iran and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark China-brokered deal to re-establish relations after years of regional rivalry. Reuters | 07.06.24 YNet

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Mossad chief to mediators: Hamas must agree to cease-fire proposal as is Israeli delegations to head for Qatar and Egypt on Monday to advance hostage deal talks; CIA’s Burns to attend regional summit in support of negotiations; 70% of Rafah tunnels discovered by IDF sealed on Egyptian side. Itamar Eichner | 07.07.24 YNet

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Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, from famed photo of Jerusalem's liberation in Six Day War, dies at 81. BY Maariv. 07/06/2024 JPost

Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, paratrooper featured in famous photo, dies at 81. Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, photographed with two other soldiers by David Rubinger in 1967, passes away at age 81. Israel National News, Jul 6, 2024, 10:03 PM INN

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Explosions heard in Hatzor Haglilit, northern Israel, no sirens activated - report. BY Maariv 07/06/2024 JPost

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UAV strikes vehicle in Baalbek, Lebanon, killing one - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/06/2024 JPost

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Mossad warns Egypt no changes should be made to hostage deal, CIA chief heads to Qatar - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/06/2024 JPost

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IDF kills senior Hezbollah air defense official in targeted strike deep into Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/06/2024 09:29 PM ...Hezbollah terrorist Meitham Mustafa Altaar, who had significant knowledge of Hezbollah's air defense system, was eliminated on Saturday, the IDF announced... JPost

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IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating from UNRWA school in central Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/06/2024 09:59 PM Earlier on Saturday, the Israel Air Force (IAF) struck several terrorists operating in structures located in the area of UNRWA's Al-Jaouni School in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF announced on Saturday.

The IDF noted they operated based on IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) intelligence.

They also noted that the location served as an operational infrastructure and hideout from which attacks were carried out against IDF soldiers.

The IDF stated that prior to the strike, they carried out steps to mitigate risk to civilian harm, including use of precise aerial surveillance and intelligence. JPost

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Israel Air Force strikes Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/06/2024 11:03 PM JPost

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Dr. Guy Bechor: After Hamas brutally beat those it accused of being "thieves" and even wrote "thief" on their backs (and some of them were mere political opponents), a video that the IDF spokesman even circulated [142] around the world, Hamas gave an order to carry out a brutal lynching of them: They were stoned to death by the mob, the most brutal form of death, on video. The beauty of "the day after". After the official Hamas announcement, that it will be the ruler of the Strip and no one else, and therefore will return to sitting over the towns and cities in Israel, and these atrocities, Israel has no reason to continue negotiations with this monstrous organization. July 6, 2024. on Telegram

Imtiaz Mahmood @ImtiazMadmood: "After Hamas beat them and wrote the word "thief" on their backs with a knife, they gave order to "uninvolved civilians" to stone them to death.

And that's what happened. There are no non-involved people in Gaza. They are all Hamas." ~ @6TK9Cn1RB4A49B1

July 6, 2024. on X

Vivid.🇮🇱 @VividProwess: ⚠️BREAKING: Hamas stoned, tortured and killed civilians inside the Gaza Strip and left them to rot on the streets just because they dared to steal some food from the Humanitarian Aid.

I bet one million $ not a single anti-Israel account will share this photo. [143] Jul 6, 2024. on X

Aviva Klompas @AvivaKlompas: This is what Hamas does to its own people. [144] 🇮🇱 Lea Keisar @Lea91750: They did that, too

Jul 6, 2024. on X

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Hamas says it dropped demand Israel vow up-front to end war, but wants mediators’ guarantees. By Agencies and TOI Staff. Terror group seeking commitments that fighting won’t restart, negotiations will continue; Israel reportedly displaying ‘tough stance’; CIA chief said set to join talks in Doha. 06 July, 2024 TOI

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London police arrest 5 at anti-Israel rally; far-left MP Corbyn demands Gaza ceasefire. 06 July, 2024. TOI

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Rescued hostage makes heartfelt plea for deal, as rallies mark 9 months of war. By Canaan Lidor and TOI Staff. 06 July, 2024 Almog Meir Jan says he wants moms to be able hug their kids, ‘like I can now’ as families blast government; mother of captive soldier says Hamas video proves son was abducted alive. TOI

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Notes part III (July 7 - Aug 7)

Israeli air strike in Gaza city kills senior Hamas government official - report. BY Reuters 07/07/2024 03:44 PM JPost

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Netanyahu to meet with hostage negotiation team prior to send-off to Cairo, Qatar - KAN report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/07/2024 04:44 PM JPost

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IDF strikes terrorist hiding place near school. Israel National News, Jul 7, 2024, 4:59 PM INN

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Chilling: Reconstructing hostages' testimonies using AI. In the moment of truth and thanks to AI technology, an international advocacy project, in cooperation with hostage survivors, is launching: We must reach a deal. Israel National News, Jul 7, 2024, 5:18 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Three injured in missile attack in Western Galilee, one American in critical condition - report. By Maariv. 07/07/2024 05:29 PM JPost

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Western Galilee. US citizen severely wounded in Hezbollah antitank missile strike. Israel National News, Jul 7, 2024, 5:36 PM INN

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Maj. Jalaa Ibrahem fell in combat in southern Gaza.

Major Ibrahem, 25 from Sajur, was a Company Commander in the 601st Engineering Battalion, 401st Brigade.

Israel National News, Jul 7, 2024, 6:09 PM INN

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Gallant: Ceasefire with Hamas doesn't mean we'll stop fighting Hezbollah. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/07/2024 06:50 PM JPost

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International media re-enters Gaza, eyes Rafah for first time since IDF took over. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/07/2024 06:54 PM JPost

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Three injured in missile attack in Western Galilee, one American in critical condition - report. By Maariv. 07/07/2024 05:29 PM JPost

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Lieutenant-Colonel in the 401st Armored Brigade moderately injured in Rafah area. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/07/2024 08:29 PM JPost

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Be'eri families to be shown conclusions of October 7 probe. Israel National News, Jul 7, 2024, 11:48 PM INN

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Re-elected Corbyn thanks ‘brothers and sisters’ at mosque that hosted ‘filth of the Jews’ speaker. July 7, 2024. Hard-left firebrand Jeremy Corbyn, who was re-elected in Islington North after standing as an independent, dropped by at the controversial Finsbury Park mosque on Saturday to thank his “brothers and sisters” for their support.

Greeting the crowd with “As-salamu alaykum”, Corbyn said: “Brothers and sisters, a huge thank to all of those who supported our campaign.

“I am honoured to be re-elected to do my best to represent all of you.

“A huge thank you for your faith, determination and support yesterday

“This is also a victory also for those who believe in peace and the rights of the Palestinian people to live in peace, to end the bombardment, to end the sale of arms and destruction of the West Bank.”

The mosque has in the past hosted an Egyptian imam, Omar Abdelkafi, who pledged to “liberate” Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem from the “filth (sic) of the Jews”.

Abdelkafi is also on record quoting from the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, a notorious antisemitic forgery that claims Jews seek to dominate the world…. The Jewish Chronicle

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IDF targets Hamas infrastructure in central Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/08/2024 01:19 AM JPost

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IAF successfully intercepts suspicious target heading towards Israel from Red Sea. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/08/2024 03:49 AM JPost

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Did not cross into Israel IDF intercepts UAVs in the south in the north. Israel National News Jul 8, 2024, 6:20 AM INN

US military says four Houthi drones destroyed in past 24 hours. By Reuters. 07/08/2024 04:28 AM JPost

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Canada: Jewish lawmaker tapped as government's antisemitism advisor. Elad Benari. Jul 8, 2024, 5:21 AM INN

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Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar leaves for Cairo for hostage deal talks. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/08/2024 07:50 AM JPost

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IAF, artillery strike Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/08/2024 07:55 AM JPost

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Mustafa Hassan Salman in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/08/2024 02:25 PM JPost

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IDF paramedic seriously injured in the northern Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/08/2024 06:17 PM JPost

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IDF strike southern Lebanon following Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/08/2024 08:58 PM JPost

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IDF strikes terrorists hiding in school in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/09/2024 12:26 AM JPost

IDF strikes Gaza terrorists who were using a school as cover.

IAF strikes several terrorists who were conducting terrorist activities using the structures of a school in the Nuseirat area: Hamas and Islamic Jihad. systematically violate international law.

Israel National News, Jul 9, 2024, 12:21 AM INN

IDF says it struck Hamas, PIJ operatives gathered at school in central Gaza. NY TOI Staff. 09 July, 2024. TOI

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Despite reformist president. US not expecting policy change from Iran Elad Benari, Jul 9, 2024, 1:18 AM INN

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Biden meets hostage who was freed in first deal. Israel National News, Jul 9, 2024, 3:26 AM INN

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IDF intercepts aerial target from the East By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/09/2024 04:25 AM JPost

From the east. IDF intercepts suspicious target which approached southern Israel Israel National News, Jul 9, 2024, 4:21 AM INN

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Gallant to hostages' families: 'We have to use the military pressure to advance the deal.' Uzi Baruch, Jul 9, 2024, 4:34 AM INN

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Iran’s president-elect reasserts country’s anti-Israel stance, backs ‘resistance.’ Remarks in message to Hezbollah chief Nasrallah indicate Tehran won’t shift its regional policies under newly elected reformist Masoud Pezeshkian. By Reuters and TOI Staff. 8 July 2024, 8:56 pm TOI

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Jonathan Elkhoury- جوناثان الخوري @Jonathan_Elk: The idea that only white people are colonizers is crazy. Arabs are one of the biggest colonizers in the world. Arab against antisemitism ✡️ @arab_leb2 Arabs are not victims of colonialism; they are part of it and have played a great role in it. Jul 8, 2024 on X

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At least two tunnels neared Israeli border, just across from Nahal Oz; military says 150 gunmen killed in Shejaiya, dozens more in other areas of Gaza City. By Emanuel Fabian. 9 July 2024. At least two tunnels neared Israeli border, just across from Nahal Oz; military says 150 gunmen killed in Shejaiya, dozens more in other areas of Gaza City. TOI

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2 critically wounded in Hezbollah rocket attack on Golan Heights, say medics. By TOI Staff. 9 July 2024. Hezbollah says former Nasrallah bodyguard killed in strike in Syria * Israeli team heading to Doha talks tomorrow * Gallant says IDF to start drafting ultra-Orthodox men next month. TOI

Israeli parents killed as Hezbollah rocket hits their car in Golan Heights. Emanuel Fabian and Agency. 09 Jul, 2024. Noa and Nir Baranes’s car directly hit as they drove home to Kibbutz Ortal; terror group says barrage was retaliation for death of ex-bodyguard of Nasrallah in Syria strike. TOI

2 killed in rocket barrage on Golan Heights. Hezbollah launches barrage of 40 rockets at Golan Heights, killing 2. Israel National News. Jul 9, 2024, 7:36 PM INN

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US State Department report finds persistent antisemitism in Qatari textbooks. 9 July 2024. TOI

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US intel chief says Iran is attempting to stoke Gaza protests. By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN. Published 3:43 PM EDT, Tue July 9, 2024.

Iran is attempting to covertly stoke protests in the United States related to the conflict in Gaza, US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said in a statement on Tuesday, posing as activists online and, in some cases, providing financial support to protesters. CNN

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Israeli journalist: Hamas set a condition that will leave most hostages captive Israel National News, Jul 9, 2024, 3:16 PM INN

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Fmr. Shin Bet official warns: The one terrorist who will be the next Sinwar if released. Israel National News, Jul 9, 2024, 3:45 PM INN

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Anti-Hamas activist beaten in Gaza Israel National News, Jul 9, 2024, 10:31 PM INN

Hamas critic beaten by masked men in Gaza. July 10, 2024. By Tom Bennett, BBC News.

([145] Amin Abed in a hospital bed with his arms and legs heavily bandaged. 08/07/24).

Amin Abed is a long-term critic of Hamas rule in Gaza. A Palestinian activist known for organising anti-Hamas protests in Gaza has been taken to hospital after an attack by a group of masked men. Amin Abed, 35, was admitted in critical condition after being kidnapped near his home by five assailants on Monday afternoon. A well-known activist, Mr Abed told the BBC: “I will not stop using my right to express my rejection of the 7 October attack." Public dissent against Hamas has grown in recent months as residents of Gaza grow angry at the huge toll inflicted on the enclave since the start of the war...

‘Armed with machetes.’ Mr Abed described being kidnapped near his house by a group of five men who were armed with guns and machetes.

He was taken to a semi-demolished house, beaten, and called "an agent for Israel" and "a traitor". The leader of the group told Mr Abed's assailants to break his fingers so he could not again write criticism of Hamas or "the heroic events of 7 October". After a group of passers-by attempted to intervene, the attackers fired shots into the air and told them to stay away, claiming they were from Hamas security forces. Eventually, the assailants left and bystanders were able to take Mr Abed to a hospital. Mr Abed is considered a popular figure. Before the war, had been arrested multiple times for speaking out against Hamas rule. On Monday morning, Mr Abed wrote a long criticism of Hamas on Facebook, accusing the group of “dividing the Palestinian people” and “quashing their dream of a state”. “We are tired, world,” he wrote, “we are really tired.” Last week, in an interview with the BBC, he said: “[Hamas] has a lot of support among those outside Gaza’s border, who are sitting under air conditioners in their comfortable homes, who have not lost a child, a home, a future, a leg.” Days earlier, he criticised Hamas in an interview with Saudi TV channel Al Arabiya. A clip from the interview was picked up on TikTok. In 2019, Mr Abed helped organise protests over the state of Gaza’s economy. Fatah, the ruling party in the West Bank and political rival of Hamas, released a statement on Monday condemning “the blatant assault on activist Amin Abed in Gaza”. It did not name Hamas, but said the "de facto authorities in Gaza" had allowed "criminality" to spread in the enclave and held them fully responsible for Abed's well-being. Hamas violently ousted Fatah from the Gaza Strip in 2007, a year after winning national elections, reinforcing its power there and deepening a schism between the two dominant Palestinian groups. Gaza’s Hamas-run police force has largely disappeared from the streets since the start of the war because of being targeted in Israeli air strikes, though the group remains the official authority in the territory. The BBC has approached Hamas for comment. The Israeli military launched a campaign in Gaza to destroy Hamas in response to its attack on southern Israel on 7 October, during which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage. BBC

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Meta bans posts targeting Zionists using antisemitic tropes. Previously, Meta only considered the word "Zionism" as a proxy for Jewish people in very specific cases, such as when Zionists were compared to rats. The updated policy expands the scope of potential violations to include phrases where "Jew" or "Israeli" are not explicitly mentioned. By Erez Linn. Published on 07-09-2024 09:34. Last modified: 07-09-2024 17:04. ILH

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Kamala Harris Lauds 'Emotion' Behind Anti-Israel Protests as DNI Admits Iran Pays for Them. Joel B. Pollak, 9 Jul 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris told left-wing The Nation magazine that she applauds the “emotion” behind anti-Israel protests on campus — even as the government revealed that Iran provides funding for the demonstrations.

In an interview Monday with Joan Walsh, Harris said that the protests — which have disrupted life on campuses and in major cities, and which have targeted Jews — are displaying the correct “emotion” with regard to the ongoing war in Gaza... Breitbart

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The Nation's “Palestine Correspondent” Crosses A Line. Dec 10, 2021. Mohammed El-Kurd tweeted a video that portrayed a Palestinian attacker as a victim, and refused to update his followers even after the full facts were presented to him. CAMERA)

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After death of couple in barrage: IDF strikes infrastructure from which projectiles were launched.

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure from which projectiles were launched toward the Golan Heights, killing a man and a woman.

Israel National News, Jul 9, 2024, 11:27 PM INN

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New GOP platform backs Israel, supports US version of Iron Dome. Israel National News, Jul 10, 2024, 3:09 AM INN

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Amsterdam Anne Frank statue defaced with 'Gaza' graffiti. By Michael Starr. 07/09/2024 11:52 PM JPost

Amsterdam: Statue of Anne Frank vandalized with the word 'Gaza' Israel National News, Jul 10, 2024, 4:23 AM INN

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Oakland synagogue windows smashed twice in two weeks. By Michael Starr. 07/09/2024 11:56 PM JPost

Chabad synagogue in Oakland vandalized twice in two weeks. Israel National News, Jul 10, 2024, 5:41 AM INN

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Home Front Command: Terrorists may have infiltrated West Bank settlement Almon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 04:23 AM JPost

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IAF jets strike Hezbollah infrastructure deep in Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 07:15 AM JPost

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Netanyahu considered making layover in Europe en route to Washington - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 08:49 AM JPost

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Israel to send draft notices to ultra-Orthodox Jews in weeks. By Reuters. 07/10/2024 12:45 PM JPost

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Most Israelis support hostage deal to end Israel-Hamas War. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 01:42 PM JPost

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Islamist party in Turkey promotes bill to revoke citizenship from Turks serving in IDF. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 02:15 PM JPost

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Herzi Halevi: 'IDF applying military pressure in all sorts of ways.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 02:20 PM JPost

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Gallant: important to seize chance for Gaza deal. By Reuters. 07/10/2024 03:32 PM JPost

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IDF seizes over 150 bags of materials for making explosives in five regional divisions. By Maariv. 07/10/2024 03:53 PM JPost

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'I want to say thanks.' Anat marked her husband's birthday at his grave. Itzik Brandwein, Jul 10, 2024, 5:24 PM INN

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'Thanks, Mom and Dad, for the best life there is.'

Matan, the eldest son of Noa and Nir Barnes who were killed on Tuesday in a rocket strike on the Golan Heights, eulogized his parents: 'I have accepted the responsibility to watch my siblings.'

Israel National News, Jul 10, 2024, 6:40 PM INN

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Two soldiers seriously wounded in battle in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 06:24 PM JPost

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Senior Sephardic rabbis give instruction to not report to IDF recruitment offices. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 08:13 PM JPost

Haredi leader to yeshiva students: Don't go to IDF draft offices or answer summons. 10 Jul, 2024. TOI

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The head of the southern region of the Shin Bet resigns. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 08:39 PM JPost

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Hostage's mother to Arutz Sheva: 'As a mother it's hard to think what could happen in nine months.' Yoni Kempinski, Jul 10, 2024, 9:03 PM INN

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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: 'We have a limited window of opportunity to return hostages.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 09:21 PM JPost

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Teachers find bullets on the floor on last day of school in the South. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 09:57 PM JPost

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IAF jets attack Hezbollah terrorists entering military site. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 09:29 PM JPost

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UAVs from Lebanon lightly wound IDF soldier. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 10:47 PM JPost

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US resumes arms shipments to Israel, including 500-pound bombs - WSJ report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/10/2024 11:08 PM JPost

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Candace Owens calls Mengele’s Holocaust experiments ‘bizarre propaganda’ in latest antisemitic scandal. By Ariel Zilber. Published July 10, 2024, 12:24 p.m. ET NYPost

REPUGNANT: Conservative Candace Owens Questions Holocaust, Defends Hitler And Mengele In Latest Rant. July 10, 2024 YWN

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QUEENS: NYPD Investigating Attempted Abduction Of Two Jewish Children. July 10, 2024 YWN

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For the first time since October 7: an Air Force officer admits - the wave of refusals that preceded the war hurt our competence. The commander of the Air Control and Flight Control School Lt. Col. Y. claimed that "around the protest there were quite a few reservists who were not fit for the task" • At a learning technologies conference at the Holon Institute of Technology he clarified that "the starting point for learning lessons is failure" • The IDF: " The operation of the Air Force was not affected on October 7 due to a competency problem." Amit Segal |  N12|  Published 18:37 10.07.24 .

Since October 7, more and more voices have been heard linking the failures of the Air Force to the pilots' protest that followed the legal legislation. Today (Wednesday), for the first time since that Black Sabbath, an officer in the Air Force admits that there was a significant damage to the competence of the force following the wave of refusals that preceded the war. The IDF emphasized that on the morning of October 7, the operation of the Air Force was not affected in any formation due to a competency problem." N12

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IDF Chief of Staff: 'Hostage release deal embodies basic values.' Israel National News, Jul 11, 2024, 4:09 AM INN

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IDF and Shin Bet eliminate key Hamas security terrorist in Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/11/2024 09:11 AM JPost

Senior Hamas terrorist eliminated in central Gaza Israel National News Jul 11, 2024, 9:13 AM INN

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Candace Owens claims: 'Hitler wasn't [sic] so evil, Mengele experiments bizarre [sic] propaganda' Gary Willig. Jul 11, 2024, 3:32 PM INN

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Last conversation: 'Dad, where are you?' Israel National News, Jul 11, 2024, 11:39 AM INN

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One critically wounded from rocket fire in Kibbutz Kabri in Israel's North. BY Yoav Etiel. 07/11/2024 11:37 AM JPost

Israeli critically injured in UAV strike. Following a series of sirens in northern Israel, a man has been reported critically injured by a UAV strike in Kabri in the Galilee region.

Uzi Baruch, Jul 11, 2024, 12:09 PM INN

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Gallant, US envoy discuss hostage deal, munitions shipment. By Reuters. 07/11/2024 02:19 PM JPost

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IDF strikes further Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, intercepts 'suspicious aerial target.' 11 July, 2024. TOI

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Report: Israel, Hamas to cede control of Gaza to PA-linked force in deal’s 2nd phase. By TOI Staff. 11 July, 2024. TOI

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Israeli negotiators to head to Cairo for further hostage talks, as PM toughens stance. By TOI Staff, Lazar Verman and Reuters. Israeli negotiators were to depart for Cairo Thursday evening for further mediated deliberations on a hostage-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas, the Prime Minister’s Office said, after talks in Doha Wednesday. The delegation will be headed by Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and will include IDF representatives. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's... TOI

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Poll: 96% of Jews in 13 EU countries experience antisemitism daily. Israel National News. Jul 11, 2024, 5:12 PM INN

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DSA retracts endorsement of AOC over antisemitism panel. DSA National Political Committee (NPC) voted to endorse Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) so long as she fulfills certain conditions. Israel National News, Jul 11, 2024. INN

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For First 7 Hours, Residents Fought Terrorists Almost Alone. Failure and slaughter: IDF’s Be’eri probe shows army’s colossal errors, residents’ bravery. Investigation into Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of kibbutz, where 101 civilians and 31 security personnel died, finds disastrous response by military amid battle against hundreds of terrorists By Emanuel Fabian. 11 July, 2024, 7:01 pm. TOI

IDF probe into Oct. 7 finds: IDF failed in its mission to protect residents of Kibbutz Be'eri. Israel National News. Jul 11, 2024, 7:00 PM INN

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Gaza talks explore alternative to Israeli troops on Gaza-Egypt border, sources say. Sources say discussions revolve around installation of surveillance system to prevent Hamas from smuggling in weapons and supplies from Egypt into Gaza via tunnels that would allow it to re-arm and again threaten Israel; Netanyahu's office denies report. Itamar Eichner, Reuters | published:02:49 YNet

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IDF, Shin Bet eliminate Hamas's Shijaiyah Battalion's Deputy Commander. Military says Israeli Air Force fighter jets utilize Shin Bet intelligence to target senior Hamas terrorist in the Strip who took part in the October 7 massacre. Yoav Zitun | published: 09:11 YNet

Fighting in Gaza. IDF and Shin Bet eliminate deputy head of Shejaiya Batallion. Uzi Baruch. Jul 12, 2024, 5:46 PM INN

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Delta Air Lines bans uniform pins after Palestinian flag row. American company issues apology after X post alluded to it supporting viewing Palestinian flag as 'Hamas flag', sparking outrage online. Daniel Edelson, New York | published: 11:09 YNet

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The arms race to combat the drone threat on Israel. Experts trying to deal with the growing drone threat seen clearly during the Gaza war say laser-guided defense system is ready, but held back by the government; national conference against the threat held in Jerusalem . Tal Shahaf | published: 07.12.24| 13:46 YNet

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Watch: IDF commandos raid UNRWA compound Yoni Kempinski Jul 12, 2024, 3:53 PM INN

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Israeli attacked while entering West Bank Palestinian town, rescued by Israeli forces. By Jerusalem Post Staff. July 12, 2024. Israeli forces rescued a 40-year-old individual who was attacked and slightly wounded after entering the Area A West Bank Palestinian town of Al-Luban, police reported on Friday. JPost

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Rockets fired on the north, IDF strikes in Lebanon. Israel National News, Jul 12, 2024, 11:38 PM INN

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Podcast: US and European elections retain anti-Israel bias. Walter Bingham, Jul 12, 2024, 7:19 PM INN

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July 12: White House to reportedly host Netanyahu for meeting with Biden IDF says it killed senior Hamas operative in Gaza airstrike * Hamas touts technocrat government for West Bank, Gaza after war * IDF finds Hamas command room in UNRWA HQ. By Michael Bachner. and TOI Staff. 12 July 2024, 5:08 am TOI

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FM Katz responds to Erdogan: A country like Turkey should not be a member of NATO. Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasts Turkish President who called on NATO to stop its cooperation with Israel: You decide nothing. Elad Benari, Canada, Jul 12, 2024, 10:22 PM (GMT+3) INN

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CUNY student who menaced Muslim-American nonprofit on Instagram posed with gun, aligned himself with terrorist. By Chris Nesi, July 12, 2024.

A student at CUNY’s Kingsborough Community College made vile anti-American and antisemitic statements online — urging his social media followers to replace fireworks with rocket-propelled grenades to celebrate Independence Day and proudly labeling himself the “Antisemite Of The Year.”

The now-private Instagram account of Faisal Alam — which was viewed by The Post — revealed a disturbing digital crusade calling for violence against America and Jews that also extended to a Mulsim advocacy group.

In one text post, found in a Story about Ramadan 2024, the 22-year-old wrote “america is just as responsible if not more responsible for this genocide against our brothers and sisters in palestine than the yahud, so if you aren’t holding the same disdain for them you hold for israel by Allah you are ignorant or a hypocrite.”

Another post from the same Story includes a meme aligning himself with Anwar al-Awlaki, an American-Yemeni lecturer turned jihadist who in 2011 became the first US citizen in history targeted and killed by a US government drone strike.

A post from December also includes a mocked-up award featuring his name and photo below the text “2023 Antisemite Of The Year” with a caption written above reading, “sorry I win folks good luck next year” and the face with tears of joy emoji.

The executive director of MALA said Alam “fits the profile” of a young man who was “radicalized” following the start of Israel’s war against Hamas.

Alam’s unsettling online campaign also included trolling a Muslim-American advocacy group, the Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA).

Leaders of the non-profit, which exists “to promote American heritage and American values of freedom, democracy, and pluralism,” said it was harassed online by the student who only months earlier had sought to collaborate with the group, representing himself as president of the Kingsborough Community College Muslim Student Association (MSA).

In a July 4th Instagram post, MALA wrote “a message celebrating American values of freedom and democracy” to its followers, according to the alliance’s executive director Zainab Khan.

But before long, an unknown Instagram user with the handle “fai5al346” peppered the posting with bigoted comments like “Go back to Tel Aviv and the synagogue, Yehudi,” and slamming MALA for “supporting a country (USA) that killed Muslims abroad,” the group’s leaders said.

Alarmingly, the antisemitic troll also posted a photo of himself wearing a keffiyeh and brandishing a handgun equipped with a silencer…. NY Post

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CAIR-LA Official Samer Naseredden In Chino, California Sermon: The Zionists Are Disgusting, Gaslight Us With Their Victim(sic) Narrative, Make Us Think The Palestinians Are At Fault Whenever We Hold A Peaceful(sic) Protest; They Are Setting The Foundation(sic) To Oppress(sic) Muslims In This Country; We Must Build Muslim Power So We Can Enact Our Own Agenda; Israel Is Collapsing Like A Jenga Tower. I a July 12, 2024 Friday sermon at the Chino Valley Islamic Center in California, CAIR - Council on American-Islamic Relations official Samer Naseredden said... Memri

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Pro-Hamas extremists surrounded the main Greek Orthodox church in Brisbane on Friday July 12 to protest a visit by PM Anthony Albanese. Extremists scaled the roof of one of the buildings in the complex while the… [pic.twitter.com/gP0A75feNz] — Australian Jewish Association (@AustralianJA) July 13, 2024 on X

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UN chief: 'There's no alternative to UNRWA' Elad Benari, Canada. Jul 13, 2024, 1:57 AM INN

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In strike in Gaza: IDF eliminates senior member of Hamas' Internal Security Force.

Based on IDF intelligence, IAF strikes and eliminates terrorist Hossam Mansour, who took a substantial part in preserving and perpetuating Hamas' terror activities throughout the Gaza Strip.

Israel National News. Jul 13, 2024, 12:15 AM INN

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Hezbollah announces death of terrorist Mahdi Muhammad Khair al-Din. By Maariv Online. July 12, 2024 23:47 JPost

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Tehran slams Argentina's ‘Iranophobic’ statements as Milei doubles down Saturday, 07/13/2024.

Iran has slammed what it calls "Iranophobic" statements by the office of the Argentine president, as Javier Milei doubles down on countering potential threats from Iran.

Argentina designated Hamas a terrorist organization on Friday and ordered a freeze on the financial assets of the Iran-backed Palestinian group.

President Milei's office highlighted the Palestinian militant group's deadly cross-border attack on Israel last October, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and 250 hostages taken, marking the deadliest assault in Israel's 76-year history. The statement also underscored Hamas' close ties to Iran, which Argentina blames for two deadly attacks on Jewish sites in the country in the 1990s. IranIntl

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July 13: Trump shot in ear at rally; incident said probed as assassination attempt Officials: Audience member dead; shooter was outside rally, was killed by Secret Service * Netanyahu: ‘Not absolutely certain’ Deif was killed; Hamas deputy chief claims he wasn’t. By Elana Kirsh, Michael Horovitz and Michael Bachner. 13 July 2024, 3:34 am TOI

Trump survives assassination attempt, former President makes statement. By Reuters. 07/14/2024 04:26 PM JPost

Benjamin Netanyahu: 'In US, writing was on the wall. Here the writing is on the wall' Israel National News Jul 14, 2024, 10:17 PM INN

Min. Chikli to Arutz Sheva: 'Israel has a lot to learn from Trump assassination attempt' Hezki Baruch Jul 14, 2024, 5:36 PM INN

Trump assassination attempt: Explosives found in assassin's car Israel National News Jul 14, 2024, 7:03 PM INN

Violent rhetoric in poisoned US politics made attack inevitable.

July 14, 2024.

"Nazi comparisons, which would be greeted with furious offence if they came the other way, have become commonplace among the Left." Daily Telegraph

'God bless Trump’: Israeli politicos react to assassination attempt. Violence can never ever be part of politics," tweeted Foreign Minister Israel Katz. Charles Bybelezer, July 14, 2024 / JNS. Israelis from across the political spectrum on Sunday conveyed overwhelming support for Donald Trump following the attempt on his life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the assassination attempt on the former president and presumptive Republican nominee for the White House “is not only a heinous crime, it is also an attempt to assassinate American democracy.” JNS

'No place in our country’: US Jewish leaders slam Trump shooting. David Isaac, July 14, 2024 / JNS. American Jewish leaders have denounced the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday... JNS

Life, Liberty & Levin : FOXNEWSW : July 13, 2024.

>> Thank you for coming on, we appreciate it... 

This assassination attempt by the shooter. It is interesting what Kaylee was speaking to -- there is connective tissue between some of that rhetoric out of Hamas with the rhetoric directed -- that tactical world, that my piece but the fact is when you systematically go after someone ...

[Kaylee McGhee White:] To be frank, I [don't] want to be lectured by president Biden about political violence when the man got up on the stage last year and called half of the country semifascist for supporting Donald Trump. I want to be lectured by the likes of Barack Obama and the other leftists who frankly have encouraged annexation political violence on their own side for the past several years. They refused to condemn Black Lives Matter riots and will get Hamas riots on college campus recently when democrats have been given the opportunity to do something about political violence on their own side, they just sit back and watch it happen. Most of the pro- Hamas protesters who stormed Columbia University, the charges against them have been dropped by Alvin Bragg so that something the Democratic party and the left will need to reckon with as we move forward and look at the environment in which this happened. >>

[Trace Gallagher & Aaron Cohen:]..

...called him Hitler for how many years? you demonize ... Americans who want to see what's best for the country, you start pointing fingers up the people who voted for him and wonder how long it will be until someone like this idiot pops out of the woodwork. The problem is there's a lot of guns in this country and legally they can be purchased, I am a fan of the Second Amendment between all of politics and name-calling and rhetoric and propaganda, it's a must a question of time until you have one of these kids like we saw three palestine movement and Antifa in 2020, BLM and all this stuff popping out, it doesn't take much for one idiot to fire a round at 130 yards and missed the president within a matter of ...

And I got to say to myself, with got to come together and snuff this nonsense off and put together and get back to the issues like you said. And how many times to be talk to these young people at these rallies on campuses where they have no idea what they were talking about. They didn't know what it meant to say "From the river to the sea," yet they said it again and again with no concept with they were talking about. They were there because they thought in their minds eye or somebody told them that it was the right thing to do this kind of the same thing we are talking about here. It is easy to believe if you're young and uninformed that this is the right thing, the right fight. Is that impressionable mind, the undeveloped mind and the common thread ... Archive Foxnewsnow. [146].

July 13, 2024: Fox News Anchor Trace Gallagher with guests (Kaylee Mcghee White and Aaron Cohen) elaborated on Dems. conduct vis-a-vis anti-Israel riots. And the fact that Democrat elected Alvin Bragg dismissed the charges against "palestine" violent rioters on Columbia University. As well as the leftists attitude at the "free palestine" (genocidal) "from the river to the sea," shouts. at EoZ

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Mossad chief set to travel to Qatar for hostage deal negotiations - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff 07/14/2024 08:05 AM JPost

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Muhammad Sinwar set to replace Deif, if assassination confirmed - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/14/2024 08:29 AM JPost

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Police arrest wife of Hamas operative in possession of a knife. By Jerusalem Post Staff 07/14/2024 01:11 PM JPost

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Court convicts London woman for online support of Hamas. By Michael Starr. 07/14/2024 01:45 PM JPost

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IDF carries out exercises readying troops for war in Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/14/2024 03:05 PM JPost

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Three residents of east Jerusalem charged with stealing classified documents from IDF general. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/14/2024 03:23 PM JPost

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'Sanction Israel' banner held outside Sydney Great Synagogue. The synagogue's "services have been regularly disrupted to accommodate. often incendiary protests in its immediate vicinity," said the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies. By Michael Starr. July 14, 2024. JPost

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Netanyahu to meet Biden in Washington two days before his speech to Congress. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/14/2024 06:00 PM JPost

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Hamas is eroding,' Gallant tells Israel Air Force fighter pilots. By Jerusalem Post Staff 07/14/2024 06:17 PM JPost

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IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff 07/14/2024 09:27 PM JPost

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Trump headed to Republican convention after surviving assassination attempt. By Reuters. 07/14/2024 09:44 PM JPost

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Yair Netanyahu calls Qatar terror sponsors from Miami church. By Walla! 07/14/2024 09:59 PM JPost

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Leading British lawyer: 'There is no genocide, no apartheid, no occupation.' Israel National News Jul 14, 2024, 10:07 PM INN

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IDF to take part in exercise in Jordan Valley on Monday. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/14/2024 10:15 PM JPost

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Kippah-wearing man assaulted in D.C. Walter James accused of attacking Ariel Golfeyz, 31, who was walking from his home in Foggy Bottom to his work as a cybersecurity manager; 'I was in mortal physical danger.' Itamar Eichner | published: 07.14.24 |11:21 YNet

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4 troops wounded in car-ramming attack, IDF confirms. Officer and soldier severely hurt, one of them in immediate danger; 2 other troops in light and moderate condition; Border Police cops on patrol eliminated assailant Yoav Zitun, Meir Turgeman | 07.14.24 YNet

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IDF and ISA confirm: Commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade eliminated. Israel National News, Jul 14, 2024, 4:33 PM INN

Rafa'a Salameh, Hamas Khan Yunis chief, was eliminated by IDF. By Yonsh Jeremy Bob. July 14, 2024:

Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade Commander Rafa’a Salameh was killed during a targeted strike by IDF fighter jets on Saturday in the al-Muwasi humanitarian area in southern Gaza, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) confirmed on Sunday after the Gaza terror group had confirmed the same.

Salameh is the third of Hamas’s five brigade commanders for all of Gaza to be killed over the course of the war, with two still at large.

The Hamas brigade commanders are the bedrock of the terror group’s field leadership much the same way that Israel has top commanders for its northern, central, and southern commands.

In addition, Salameh was known as being particularly close to Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar and to Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, who was targeted in the same Saturday strike, but whose fate is still uncertain.

Salameh was known to be one of the few intermediaries with Sinwar for hostage negotiations, giving his death a broader impact beyond military issues…. JPost

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Israel says Khan Younis Brigade chief killed in Gaza strike; Deif’s fate unconfirmed. By Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff. 14 July, 2024, 8:46 pm Rafa’a Salameh was a mastermind of Oct. 7 massacre; Shin Bet chief says strike enabled by ‘surgical intelligence’; Gallant vows pursuit of Hamas terrorists ‘will go on for years.' TOI

Shin Bet head on Deif attack: 'Result of a pinpointed-intelligence plan.' Uzi Baruch. Jul 14, 2024, 4:59 PM INN

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IDF Chief of Staff: 'During complex fighting on 10.7 mistakes were made.' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi Herzi Halevi spoke to the press about the strike targeting Mohammed Deif and the inquiry into October 7th. Israel National News, Jul 14, 2024, 8:57 PM INN

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IDF raids house in Maghazi camp in central Gaza Strip - report By Walla! 07/15/2024 04:33 AM JPost

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IDF soldiers exchange fire with armed Palestinians during Jenin operation. BY Amur Bohbot. 07/15/2024 07:21 AM JPost

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Watch: The chilling testimony of Danielle and Emilia Aloni's survival. Project Remember publishes AI-illustrated testimony of October 7 massacre survivor and freed hostage Danielle Aloni, who was kidnapped to Gaza together with her five-year-old daughter Emilia. Israel National News, Jul 15, 2024, 11:58 AM (GMT+3)

Project "Remember," which aims to visually illustrate the testimonies of October 7 victims to life, has published the chilling testimony of survivor Danielle Aloni and her daughter Emilia.

"We realized that we won't make it out alive," Aloni said in her testimony. "When I heard Emilia's screams, I decided that I would prefer us to die fast, by gunfire. I apologized to her, held onto her, we opened the window ready to die."

"Armed terrorists pulled us out through the window, with their guns trained on us. We thought we were waiting to be shot. But they just kidnapped us to Gaza."

Aloni detailed how her niece was grabbed from her hands, and she was threatened at gunpoint to allow her to go. In the tunnels, she saw people who were severely wounded, people bleeding from their faces, people who had seen their family members murdered in front of their eyes. "And my Emilia saw them as well," she noted.

"We will never forget the sight," she stressed, adding that "not a day goes by" that she does not think of her time in captivity.

Thus far, Project Remember has published the testimonies of Eitan Yahalomi, 12; Ela Elyakim, 8; and Elma Avraham, 85. Now, it brings to light Danielle's testimony, which tells how she hid from the Hamas terrorists on October 7, but was kidnapped together with her five-year-old daughter Emilia. INN

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IDF in Gaza: Terrorist planting explosive devices is eliminated mid-act. Israel National News, Jul 15, 2024, 8:53 AM INN

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Haifa mayor: 'We'll sit in bomb shelters for four days straight during a war.'

Mayor Yona Yahav says his staff is working to prepare the city for a war with Hezbollah. Israel National News Jul 15, 2024, 11:34 AM INN

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“When Gaza burns, Berlin burns” – Pro-Palestinians set fire to Berlin school. July 15, 2024. Medforth Nach Absage von Abifeier: „Wenn Gaza brennt, brennt Berlin“ – Mutmaßlicher Brandanschlag auf Berliner Gymnasium – WELT. 15.07.24 Welt

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Hamas rebuilds military capabilities in UNRWA HQ. Troops find rockets, explosives, drones, a weapons production facility, and a recruitment office in a food line run by the terror group, all put in place after the military withdraws from the area earlier in the war . Yoav Zitun | published: 07.15.24 | 14:57 YNet

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Oil tanker seized by Iran in 2023 anchors near UAE coast, tracking data shows. By Reuters. 07/15/2024 05:03 PM JPost

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IAF jets strike Hezbollah military buildings in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/15/2024 05:39 PM JPost

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US ambassador to Israel says indications that Deif was eliminated. By Walla! 07/15/2024 08:08 PM JPost

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Blinken discusses ceasefire talks with Israeli officials. By Reuters. 07/15/2024 08:47 PM JPost

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IDF attacks Hezbollah's military storage facility and structure in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/15/2024 09:46 PM JPost

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Activists wave Hezbollah flag, call for intifada outside Queens synagogue.

By Michael Starr, July 15, 2024.

Anti-Israel protesters waved a Hezbollah flag and called for intifada and the destruction of the State of Israel outside a synagogue in Queens on Sunday, according to pro-Palestinian organizations, despite the fact that the Israeli real estate seminar they ostensibly rallied against was no longer being held at the site.

Activists led by Palestinian Assembly for Liberation New York and New Jersey (PAL-Awda) had descended on the Congregation Charm Circle in the Kew Gardens Hills neighborhood on Sunday evening to protest a real estate seminar, but according to social media statements by Jewish neighborhood watch group Queens Shmira and New York State Assembly member Sam Berger, the venue for the event had been changed. Shmira had promised in a Friday statement that the synagogue would remain open for worship.

“The event changed venues but the protesters didn’t care, harassing Jews for the crime of going to pray,” said Berger.

Despite Shmira calling on Jewish residents of the area not to counter-protest, the anti-Israel activists were met with demonstrators waving Israeli and American flags. In an Instagram story, PAL-Awda gloated that activists from the over 40 endorsing organizations outnumbered the counter-protesters “in their own neighborhood.” Activists chanted, “We don’t want no Zionists here” in the neighborhood with a large Jewish population.

Footage of the protests showed physical clashes between the Jewish community members and the anti-Israel activists. PAL-Awda alleged that some pro-Israel activists hurled stones, homophobic slurs, and called members of an ultra-orthodox anti-Zionist Jewish sect “Nazis.” Police separated the two groups with a buffer zone dozens of meters wide, having been in coordination with Shmira and Berger prior to the protest.

‘From the water to the water, Palestine will be Arab,’ call protesters Anti-Israel activists waved Palestinian and Hezbollah flags, chanting slogans that included “long live the intifada,” and “there is only one solution, intifada revolution.”

“We don’t want two states, we want ‘48,” sang protesters, calling for a return to before the establishment of the state of Israel rather than a two-state peace solution. “From the water to the water, Palestine will be Arab.”… JPost

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Columbia University Affiliated with Organization that Celebrated Hamas’ Massacre Against Israel. Jessica Costescu, July 15, 2024

On Oct. 7, immediately after Hamas terrorists slaughtered scores of Israelis, left-wing nonprofit Slow Factory announced its unequivocal support for the attack.

“As all eyes around the world focus on Palestine, keep in mind that these walls were built to separate along ethnic lines, the very definition of aparth_eid,” the group wrote alongside an image of a bulldozer destroying a fence that separates Gaza from Israel. That bulldozer, Slow Factory wrote, was “breaking the walls of apartheid and military occupation” to achieve “systemic change for collective liberation.”

Prior to Oct. 7, the left-wing organization, which touts its “antiracist” approach and work to achieve “climate justice,” focused on climate education initiatives. In the wake of Hamas’s attack, however, Slow Factory pivoted to “Palestinian liberation.” It launched a billboard media campaign in major U.S. cities, funded several fellowships on “Palestine,” and churned out anti-Semitic social media content. Included on its website is a page dedicated to defending Hamas. FreeBeacon

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October 7 denial: Palestinian Authority lies led to worldwide phenomenon. Ephraim D. Tepler and Itamar Marcus | Jul 15, 2024 PalWatch

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Biden Disavowed Anti-Semite Linda Sarsour. Then His White House Hosted Her. Visitor logs place Sarsour at Biden's White House on day of Muslim holiday Linda Sarsour (John Moore/Getty Images) Adam Kredo July 15, 2024 The White House hosted anti-Semitic activist Linda Sarsour in May 2023, three years after then-candidate Joe Biden publicly disavowed the prominent Jew hater, citing her long record of anti-Israel incitement and support for boycotting the Jewish state. FreeBeacon

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US military confirms Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea. By Reuters. 07/16/2024 03:28 AM JPost

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Watch: Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt. Israel National News. Jul 16, 2024, 6:24 AM INN

Watch: Prayer for hostages at Republican National Convention. Israel National News Jul 16, 2024, 2:13 AM INN

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Germany: Lebanese man arrested over procuring drones for Hezbollah. Israel National News. Jul 16, 2024, 6:38 AM INN

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Shooting attack. Three Israelis lightly injured near Shavei Shomron.

Three Israelis lightly injured in a shooting attack on a vehicle near Shavei Shomron. IDF troops are searching the area. Head of the Samaria Council: 'There is a war in Judea and Samaria, just like there is a war in Gaza and on the northern border.'

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GOP Jewish group backs Trump VP pick J. D. Vance - Jan. 6 defender, Christian Israel supporter. By Hannah Sarisohn. Published: July 16, 2024 In 2022 while on a trip to Israel led by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Vance told The Post he'll be "as strong an advocate for the US-Israel relationship as anyone.".. Since October 7, Vance has fiercely criticized President Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, especially Biden's decision to withhold specific munitions. JPost

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UK’s Royal Academy apologizes for teens’ artworks on Gaza war with swastika, genocide (sic) claim. A leading British art institution has apologized for displaying works by young artists that appear to equate Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza to Nazism, the UK’s Jewish news reports. One picture was a drawing of women in headscarves, one of them screaming, with a swastika above them. The 16-year-old artist said he was “inspired by the recent conflict in Gaza” and draws “many parallels with the Nazi’s [sic] and Chinese oppression... TOI

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Thousands of haredim to begin receiving draft notices next week. Israel National News. Jul 16, 2024, 5:45 PM INN

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Australian senator slammed for chocolate milk 'Hamas' headband. "By dressing in a mock Hamas-style headband, Lidia Thorpe is mocking the victims of murder and rape on October 7." By Michael Starr. July 16, 2024 JPost

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ADL charges HispanTV with spreading antisemitism, Islamic Republic of Iran propaganda The channel, the ADL charged, shares Holocaust revisionist content and content which is prejudiced against the Jewish state. The ADL also accused the outlet of incitement. By Jerusalem Post Staff. July 16, 2024. JPost

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Comedian books room for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in prank call to Qatar hotel. Tsabari said the reservation must be secret so the Palestinian people would not know that the “Palestinian leader is enjoying himself in a hotel while the Palestinian people are suffering." By Jerusalem Post Staff. July 16, 2024.

Israeli comedian Orel Tsabari prank-called the Katara Hills Hotel in Qatar to book a room for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a Friday Channel 12 segment.

“I want to book a room for our boss so he can rest and enjoy himself because he has gone through a very difficult time. May his memory be erased,” Tsabari began.

When the woman on the line asked for his name, he identified himself as “Abu Ibrahim.”

“I want to book a name for our boss. His name is Yahya Sinwar,” Tsabari continued as the hosts on Channel 12 held back laughter.

Without pause, the woman on the line responded, “Of course, welcome.” She added, “Its an honor for us!”

Tsabari then asked, “Do you know him? Do you like him?”

She said, “Of course,” and confirmed with Tsabari that it was the Palestinian leader he was calling about.

Sinwar is 'always invited.' She then added that Sinwar is “always invited.”

“He doesn’t have a credit card, and he doesn’t have a bank account. Can he give you a suitcase of dollars?” Tsabari then asked. “He will return your Qatari suitcase of dollars to you.”

She confirmed that it was not a problem.

After asking if there would be a television in the room, he told the woman on the phone that the reservation must be made in secret so the Palestinian people would not know that the “Palestinian leader is enjoying himself in a hotel while the Palestinian people are suffering from Israeli bombardments.”

The Katara Hills representative agreed.

Tsabari then told her, “I am telling you honestly, I am from the Mossad, and I want to know if you can help us.”

“We will come to the hotel, and then we will kill Ismail Haniyeh and everything,” Tsabari continued.

The representative asked for clarification, and Tsabari repeated that he was from the Mossad. She then hung up.

Tsabari published the segment to his Instagram account on Sunday, and he said he was shocked by two things.

“1. Is she really so pathetic to believe someone would call to book a room for Sinwar? 2. The way she glorifies such a vile and despicable person, and even agrees to cooperate with ‘keeping the secret’ so that the Palestinian people won't get angry... it just proves the hypocrisy, the absurdity of idolizing a mass murderer.”

He concluded, “But hey... at least it turned out funny, and if we don't laugh, we'll cry. And we exposed their hypocrisy.” JPost

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Shin Bet discloses: 'This is how Israelis are recruited for Iran-backed missions' Three Israeli citizens arrested in last two weeks on suspicion of performing security activities directed by Iranian intelligence officials. Israel National News, Jul 16, 2024. ...The arrest was carried out as part of a joint operation by the Shin Bet and the Unit of International Crime Investigations at Lahav433, which exposed an infrastructure of Iranian intelligence agents that had been operating in recent months under the guise of foreign agents and made contact with Israeli citizens, in order to recruit them and use them to carry out various tasks in Israel...

The arrest was carried out as part of a joint operation by the Shin Bet and the Unit of International Crime Investigations at Lahav433, which exposed an infrastructure of Iranian intelligence agents that had been operating in recent months under the guise of foreign agents and made contact with Israeli citizens, in order to recruit them and use them to carry out various tasks in Israel...

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Bruised, bandaged, lying on mattresses: Parents release heartbreaking photos of female IDF field observers in Hamas captivity. The families of Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy publish photos from their first days of Hamas captivity; Earlier they demanded urgent meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before his departure for Washington to speak before a joint session of Congress, and called for an immediate hostage release deal published:07.16.24|12:24 [147] YNet

Naama Levy's father: 'She was kidnapped and kept alone for a long time.' The father of Naama Levy, kidnapped from her base in Nahal Oz and held captive in Gaza for the past 283 days, said that his daughter "was not kidnapped together with the girls, in the video with the jeep." He noted that "she is in the tunnels and she is alive. No military operation will get the girls out, only a deal." Yael Ciechanover|07.16.24 |12:56 YNet

First days in Hell. Photos of female observers from their initial days in captivity. The families of the observers are now allowing the publication of photos showing their loved ones during their first days in captivity. The images reveal them bruised and wounded from the horrific abduction that the entire world witnessed. Israel National News. Jul 16, 2024, 7:35 PM. INN

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IDF strikes terrorists who operated in UNRWA school in Nuseirat. Israel National News. Jul 16, 2024, 4:43 PM INN

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9 months into war: Half of Hamas military leadership eliminated. Israel National News. Jul 16, 2024, 6:42 PM INN

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Gallant orders establishment of hospital in Israel for Gaza children. Defense Minister's office says hospital needed due to the closure of the Rafah Crossing, patients will be screened for connections to Hamas. Israel National News, Jul 16, 2024, 8:13 PM. INN

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Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv. Israel National News, Jul 16, 2024, 10:11 PM INN

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Fear of falling asleep: This is what victims of sexual abuse are going through since October 7. Yael lives in the north and contends daily with the impact of the war and resurfaced childhood trauma from prolonged sexual abuse; Since October 7, her nights are plagued by terrifying dreams of repeated assaults, leaving her feeling frozen and emotionally overwhelmed, struggling to maintain balance. Hadar Gil-Ad | published:07.16.24 | 10:57 YNet

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Haley Calls for ‘Unity,’ Endorses Trump at Republican Convention. Alana Goodman July 16, 2024 [..] Haley highlighted Trump’s hawkish positions on foreign policy and immigration as reasons for conservatives to back him.

"As ambassador to the United Nations, I had a front row seat to [Trump’s] national security policies. We sure could use those again," Haley said. "Trump got us out of the insane Iran nuclear deal. He imposed the toughest sanctions ever on Iran."

In contrast, she said, Biden "lifted the sanctions. He begged [Iran] to get back into the nuclear deal. He surrendered in Afghanistan. He sent every possible sign of weakness. Even now, while Hamas is still holding Americans, Biden is pressuring Israel."

Haley called mass illegal immigration the "single biggest threat America faces under Joe Biden. Migrants are coming into our country by the 1,000's every day. We have no idea who they are, where they end up, or what they plan to do." FreeBeacon

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Residents of the north outraged: 'The house is on fire, children are shaking in shelters.' Hezki Baruch, Jul 17, 2024, 12:23 AM INN

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Democratic Party approves platform, which recognizes 'ongoing suffering inflicted on Palestinians in Gaza war.' The Democratic Party approved its official platform, which states that it will continue to support Israel while recognizing "the ongoing suffering inflicted on the Palestinians as a result of the war in Gaza." The platform expresses support for the efforts of U.S. President Joe Biden, "to build sustainable peace in the Middle East, and to establish a strong coalition to deal with Iran." In addition, it supports "a two-state solution that guarantees Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, with recognized borders, and upholds the right of the Palestinians to live in freedom and security in their own country." The platform was approved despite efforts by the left-progressive wing of the party to block it. Daniel Edelson, New York |07.17.24|01:43 YNet

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Georgian national known as "Commander Butcher" indicted for planning mass attack on Jews. Michail Chkhikvishvili -- who calls himself "Commander Butcher" -- indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York City, as well as encouraging others to commit similar violent acts. Israel National News, Jul 17, 2024, 6:12 AM. [...] Since September 2021, according to a federal indictment, Chkhikvishvili distributed a manifesto called the "Hater's Handbook," in which he stated that he has "murdered for the white race" and encouraged readers to commit violent mass "terror attacks" to promote "ethnic cleansing," particularly within the US. INN

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Trump shares Netanyahu's video condemning assassination attempt. According to Axios, Netanyahu’s allies encouraged by the fact that Trump shared Netanyahu's video amid their efforts to try to repair ties between the two. Israel National News, Jul 17, 2024, 4:55 AM INN

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Barrage on northern Israel. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon. Israel National News, Jul 17, 2024, 6:21 AM INN

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Secret Service Had Intel of Iranian Trump Assassination Plot. Time Magazine. Trump’s Security Was Heightened in Recent Weeks After Intel of Iranian Assassination Plot: No Indication Rally Shooting Was Linked. July 16, 2024. Time

Secret Service ramped up security after intel on Iranian plot to assassinate Trump; no known connection to shooting. July 16, 2024. CNN

U.S. intelligence detected Iranian plot against Trump, officials say. By Andres Triay, Nicole Sganga, Kathryn Watson Updated on: July 17, 2024 / 5:50 AM EDT / CBS News CBS

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Jul 16, 2024. Kuwaiti Muslim Brotherhood Leader Tareq Al-Suwaidan: October 7th Awakened The Islamic Nation, Which Hit Rock Bottom In 1967 When It Lost Jerusalem; Do You Really Think That All The Action In Western Universities Is Carried Out By Non-Muslims? It Was Our Muslim Boys And Girls Who Mobilized The Westerners; I Was Doing Islamic Activity In The U.S. In The 70s And 80s; Allah Said We Will Fight The Jews Until They Hide Behind Rocks And Trees Memri

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Netanyahu: Israel will defeat Hamas ‘neo-Nazi regime’ in Gaza. "If it were up to you—in the opposition, the TV studios, the former officials—you would have given up a long time ago," the PM said at the Knesset. Akiva Van Koningsveld. (July 17, 2024 / JNS) The Israel Defense Forces is making significant progress towards the total destruction of Hamas’s “neo-Nazi regime” in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the opposition during a Knesset debate on Wednesday. JNS

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Infuriating footage: Terrorists return to Gaza after being released from detention. 19 terrorists were released back into the Gaza Strip, footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows the moment they crossed the border. Shimon Cohen, Jul 17, 2024, 6:02 PM INN

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(On Martine Croxall).

Kosher🎗🧡 @KosherCockney: You have got to see this to believe it.

Wtf did I just hear?

@BBCNews presenter @MartineBBC is defending HEZBOLLAH.

Hezbollah firing rockets at Israelis are out of “concerns” for Gaza.

Hezbollah are a Proscribed Terrorist Group in the UK. Yes the BBC is defending a terrorist… [pic.twitter.com/Bbil1xEHKi] — Kosher🎗🧡 (@KosherCockney) July 17, 2024. on X

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Report: SJP chapter claimed Trump assassination attempt was staged. Gary Willig. Jul 17, 2024, 3:55 PM Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at University of California San Diego claims the shooting of former President Trump on Saturday was staged to distract from alleged 'massacre[sic]' in Khan Yunis. INN

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Human Rights Watch finds Hamas guilty of war crimes on Oct. 7 "We have further found that the killing of civilians and taking hostages were all central aims of the planned attack." David Isaac. ([148] Kibbutz Be'eri after the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, Oct. 25, 2023. Photo by Edi Israel/Flash90).

(July 17, 2024 / JNS) Human Rights Watch, an NGO better known for its anti-Israel positions, broke form on Wednesday to release a report documenting war crimes committed on Oct. 7. JNS

Virulently Anti-Israel Human Rights Watch Admits Hamas Committed War Crimes On Oct. 7. July 17, 2024 YWN

PBS NEWSHOUR JUL 17, 2024 [...] In the Middle East, an Israeli delegation touched down in Cairo, Egypt, today, where international mediators are trying to push forward a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Talks resumed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism from opposition lawmakers in Jerusalem for his management of the war.

But he insisted today that Hamas will only bow to heavy pressure.

BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, Israeli Prime Minister (through translator): We are making progress in achieving the war goals, freeing hostages, eliminating Hamas, and ensuring Gaza will not be able to pose another threat to Israel, thanks to combining military and political pressure.

And I can tell you unambiguously that Hamas is indeed under pressure.

The more we persist with the pressure, the more they will give up.

[...] Still to come on the "News Hour": a new Human Rights Watch report lays out the evidence that Hamas committed war crimes on October 7; and thousands in Houston remain without power in the Texas heat more than a week after Hurricane Beryl.

A new report released by Human Rights Watch today concludes that Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the October 7 attacks last year.

The report shows how Palestinian fighters conducted a coordinated assault -- quote -- "designed to kill civilians and take as many hostages with them."

Nearly 1,200 people were killed in Israel that day, including more than 800 civilians; 251 people were taken hostage, with some 120 still held captive in Gaza.

For more detail, I'm joined by Ida Sawyer.

She's the director for crisis and conflict at Human Rights Watch in Washington.

Ida, thank you so much for joining the "News Hour."

As you know, since the October 7 attacks, there have been so many witness accounts, videos, photos that have come out.

Tell me what is new about this report and why it's so important to compile all of this research into one document.

IDA SAWYER, Director, Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division, Human Rights Watch: So this is the first comprehensive report that examines almost every attack on a civilian site on October 7.

As you said, while much has been written about October 7, this report is important because it documents specific crimes, provides clear information about which groups were responsible, and it shows the high degree of planning and coordination that went into the crimes.

We found that the killing of civilians and the taking of hostages were all central aims of the planned attack, and not actions that occurred as an afterthought or as a plan gone awry or as isolated acts, for example, solely by the actions of unaffiliated Palestinian civilians from Gaza.

And we hope that this documentation could support accountability efforts.

It's also important for victims and their families to know that what they experienced is well-documented and will not be forgotten.

STEPHANIE SY: This question of intent is really important, isn't it?

When we talk about war crimes and crimes against humanity, terms that get thrown around quite loosely these days, it's the coordination.

It's the intent.

Not every horrific act qualifies.

Can you talk about what you found that confirmed your belief that these were war crimes?

IDA SAWYER: What we were able to document is that the Palestinian armed groups committed a widespread and systematic attack directed against a civilian population, according to the definition that's required for crimes against humanity.

There's strong evidence of an organizational policy to commit multiple acts of crimes against humanity.

And then we're calling for further investigation into other potential crimes against humanity, including persecution against any identifiable group on racial, national, ethnic or religious grounds, rape or any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity and extermination.

STEPHANIE SY: You referred to rape there, but did your report reach any new conclusions when it comes to sexual violence that occurred on October 7, which has obviously been a very fraught and debated issue ever since?

IDA SAWYER: Yes, so our research found evidence of acts of sexual violence, including forced nudity and the capturing and sharing on social media without consent of sexualized images.

But we were not able to gather verifiable information through interviews with people who were survivors of or witnesses to rape during the assault on October 7.

And there's only one public account reportedly from such a survivor.

But we have relied on the findings of the U.N. special representative of the secretary-general on sexual violence and conflict and her team, who conducted a mission to Israel, and they were able to conclude that there were reasonable grounds to believe that conflict-related sexual violence occurred during the attacks in multiple locations across the Gaza periphery, including rape and gang rape in at least three locations.

So, based on this, we're confident that sexual violence did occur, but we do not know the full extent and we were not able to reach conclusions on the question of whether sexual and gender-based violence was specifically ordered or encouraged by those who planned and ordered the attack.

STEPHANIE SY: You talked to some 94 survivors of the attack as well in these interviews.

Was there one particular story, Ida, that stuck out to you?

IDA SAWYER: We just heard story after story of people describing their sheer terror that they experienced when they realized their community was under attack.

Many hid in their safe rooms trying to remain as silent as possible while frantically texting loved ones and neighbors to try to understand what was happening and see if they were OK. And then they described the horror they experienced later in the day when they were able to go outside and saw all the bodies and blood everywhere or they discovered that a family member was missing and presumably taken hostage back to Gaza.

There's one man, a nurse from Kibbutz Be'eri, where 97 civilians were killed.

And he described how he dragged a rapid response team member who'd been shot into the kibbutz's dental clinic to try to treat his wounds.

"There was a blood trail," he said.

"I cannot erase it from my mind, all the blood." at EoZ

Hamas committed war crimes in October 7 assault on Israel, Human Rights Watch says. Harrowing report titled 'I Can’t Erase All the Blood from My Mind' details crimes against humanity committed by Hamas and allied groups in raid on civilian residential communities, social events and Israeli military bases in southern Israel bordering the Gaza Strip. Ynetnews | published:07.17.24 | 10:45 YNet

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Gas fitting firm called for an attack on ‘filthy Zionist do_gs.’ Lindley Gas Services, in Leeds, also compared Israel to Nazi Germany

By Felix Pope. July 17, 2024 15:59. [Antisemitism, Conspiracy theor]

Lindley Gas Services claimed on Facebook that occupied people have the right to resist 'by any means necessary'.

A gas fitting company in Leeds called for an attack on “filthy Zionists” and argued that occupied people have the right to resist “by any means necessary”, the JC can reveal.

It comes after Adam Loxley, a London plumber who refused to serve “Zionists”, was exposed by this newspaper last week, raising fears that tradesman may be discriminating against Jews.

Lindley Gas Services, which has published a series of incendiary remarks about Jews on its Facebook page, last month posted an image of a person throwing a Star of David into a bin alongside the words “keep the world clean”.

Earlier in the year, it posted a photo of the American industrialist and antisemite Henry Ford with a quote from a pamphlet published by the tycoon titled The International Jew: The World’s Foremost Problem.

First released in the 1920s, the text, which was later translated into German, went on to influence leading members of the Nazi party.

The quote shared by Lindley Gas Services read: “There is nothing that the International Jew fears so much as the truth, or any hint of the truth about himself or his plans.”

Earlier this month, the company posted an image of a man looking into a microscope at the Star of David with an embedded caption: “This is the worst cancer I’ve ever seen”. The person running the Lindley Gas Services account added: “Truest thing I seen [sic].”

According to a 2020 Facebook post uncovered by research group Gnasher Jew, the company is run by Nahim Majid, a gas engineer based in Leeds.

Speaking to the JC, Yorkshire Energy Specialist, which previously employed Majid, confirmed that he runs Lindley Gas Services.

Another image posted by the firm featured text stating: “Next time someone asks you, ‘does Israel have the right to defend itself?’ ask them, ‘do occupied people have the right to resist occupation?’

“The correct answer to our question is always YES and under international law, it is ‘by any means necessary’.” Lindley Gas Services has also repeatedly compared Israel to Nazi Germany.

One photo posted by the company shows a Star of David intertwined with a swastika and the words: “The irony of becoming what you once hated.”

Responding to criticism of its views, Lindley Gas Services wrote earlier this month: “For all you filthy Zionists dogs who who get upset by a flag go suck your mums you filthy animals. I hope what is happening to the Palestinians happens to you and your families.”

This week, the firm posted an image featuring text that claimed: “You can criticize any government in the world, including your own. This is called Freedom of Speech. But you can’t criticize Israeli government’s violation of human rights. This is branded as ‘Anti-Semitic’! [sic].” Lindley Gas Services was contacted for comment. TheJC

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Amid heavy losses and public dissent, Hamas is on the ropes. Opinion: No, Hamas is not about to break and surrender, but it is at its lowest point in the war, grappling with significant setbacks: the decimation of its tunnel network, the elimination of senior military leaders and a drastic erosion of its rocket-launching capabilities

Avi Issacharoff | published: 07.18.24 01:18 YNet

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Military Intelligence probe: Hamas planned October 7 massacre for 7 years. Israel National News. Jul 18, 2024, 3:13 AM INN

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Judean Desert: 3,800-year-old red textile dyed with Biblical scarlet discovered. Israel National News Jul 18, 2024, 8:50 AM INN

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IDF soldier injured while securing humanitarian aid in Gaza. Israel National News. Jul 18, 2024, 9:11 AM. INN

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Visegrád 24 @visegrad24: It's the 30th anniversary of Hezbollah's terror attack against Argentina's Jewish community. On July 18 1994, a suicide bomber in a truck struck AMIA, a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, k*lling 85 people & injuring 300+ Javier Milei attended today's memorial ceremony. Jul 18, 2024 on X

Javier Milei: AMIA bombing 'exact same kind of brutality' as Oct. 7 massacre Israel National News Jul 18, 2024, 7:54 AM INN

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“Una plataforma afín al grupo terrorista Hamás hará actos en Madrid, cuando se cumpla un año del ataque a Israel,” El Observador. July 18, 2024.

A platform related to the terrorist group Hamas will hold events in Madrid, one year after the attack on Israel.

Next fall, Madrid will host a series of events organized by a group that defends some of the tenets of Hamas. The planned calendar runs from October 1 to 7, coinciding with the date on which the terrorist group perpetrated the chain of attacks against Israel in which they murdered more than 1,000 people and kidnapped several hundred.

The Masar Badil platform is in charge of organizing these events, which will be held under the slogan “from the river to the sea”; the same one that Hamas uses to justify its terrorist activity against Israel and that would mean – according to what the Hebrew country points out – not only the creation of a Palestinian State, but also the geographical obliteration of Israel.

As published by the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, this group chose Madrid to begin a “new phase of struggle” starting next October 7, and in their call they celebrated “the dawn of the glorious October 7 and the sacrifices of our people in the Gaza Strip.”

Masar Badil made a manifesto precisely on October 7, 2023, coinciding with the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, where they highlighted that “all the Palestinian popular masses in the homeland, the diaspora and all our Arab peoples are today behind the vanguards of their brave armed resistance in Palestine and with our people in occupied Palestine until Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge achieves its objectives.”

“We meet again in Madrid with the aim of continuing to expand a Palestinian, Arab and internationalist movement that surpasses the Madrid-Oslo stage,” the organization points out.

“This year our conference will take place in a context marked by a new stage in our struggle for national liberation,” they add. “Our responsibility is to provide full support to our resistance and our people in Palestine and in the Diaspora.”

The motto chosen for these days is “From the river to the sea… Victory for our Palestinian people and the resistance,” announces the organization, using the anti-Semitic motto of the terrorist group.

In addition to having specific events, an “international popular march” is planned to be held in Madrid on Sunday, October 6, 2024, the eve of the anniversary of the Hamas attacks against Israel.

The meeting promises to elaborate on the “forms of resistance of our people abroad, the expansion of the scope and areas of popular movements and the activities of students, workers, feminists and unionists”, as well as the “development of broad boycott campaigns and the confrontation of the genocidal war committed by the Zionist entity against our people in the Gaza Strip and throughout occupied Palestine under open American and European auspices, in light of the silence and complicity of the official Arab regime.” ElObservador

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'Omer, we love you.' Parents of hostage Omer Neutra speak at RNC. Israel National News Jul 18, 2024, 5:59 AM INN

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Jewish Harvard graduate speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention. Jewish Harvard graduate, Shabbos Kestenbaum, 'We are living in a culture that is anti-Western, anti-American and antisemitic. The far left-wing tide of antisemitism is rising. But tonight we fight back.' Israel National News. Jul 18, 2024, 9:20 PM (GMT+3)

Shabbos Kestenbaum spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday and introduced himelf, “My name Is Shabbos Kestenbaum. I am a proud first generation American. I am a proud Orthodox Jew. And as of 5 months ago, I am the proud plaintiff suing Harvard University for its failure to combat antisemitism. I came to Harvard to study religion, the foundation of Western civilization. What I found was not theology, but a contempt for it.”

Kestenbaum continued, “My problem with Harvard is not it's liberalism, but it's i-liberalism. Too often students at Harvard are taught not how to think, but what to think. I found myself immersed in a culture that is anti-Western, that is anti-American and that is antisemitic. After October 7th, the world finally saw what I and so many Jewish students across this country experienced almost every day.”

Kestenbaum said, “When I planted 1200 Israeli and American flags on campus, they were all vandalized within 24 hours. I was harassed by my peers merely for being a Jew and have received countless death threats online. Students and professors have openly called for new Hamas-style attacks against the US. And perhaps most damning, when Hamas terrorists butchered 45 American citizens on October 7th, when they took 12 Americans hostage, Harvard refused to immediately and unequivocally condemn this atrocity.”

Kestenbaum lamented, “my fellow Americans. The antisemitic bigotry unfortunately extends far beyond the universities. Although I once voted for Bernie Sanders, I now recognize that the far left has not only abandoned the Jewish people, but the American people. The Democratic Party, the party I registered to vote for the day I turned 18, has become ideologically poisoned. And it is this poison, it is this corruption, that is infecting far too many young American students. Let's be clear. The far left's antisemitic extremism has no virtue, and the radicalism on our campuses and on our streets has no moral legitimacy.

Kestenbaum concluded, “Sadly, the far left wing tide of antisemitism is rising. But tonight we fight back. I am proud to support President Trump's policies to expel foreign students who violate our laws, harass our Jewish classmates, and desecrate our freedoms. Let's elect a president who will instill patriotism in our school once again. Let's elect a president who will confront terrorism and its supporters once again. Let's elect a president who recognizes that although Harvard and the Ivy Leagues have long abandoned the United States of America the Jewish people never will because Jewish values are American values and American values are Jewish values. God bless the United States. God bless the land of Israel. God bless, protect, and return the American hostages in Gaza now.” INN

Harvard alum who filed antisemitism suit against university enthusiastically cheered at RNC. By Jacob Magid. 18 July, 2024, 5:17 am

[149] Harvard University graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, on July 17, 2024. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP).

MILWAUKEE — Republican National Convention attendees enthusiastically cheer Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard University graduate suing the school for allegedly failing to protect Jewish students from discrimination over the past school year.

“After October 7, the world finally saw what I and so many Jewish students across this country experienced almost every day,” he says.

“Although I once voted for Bernie Sanders, I now recognize that the far left has not only abandoned the Jewish people, but the American people,” Kestenbaum claims.

“Let’s elect a president who recognizes that although Harvard and the Ivy League have long abandoned the United States of America, the Jewish people never will. Because Jewish values are American values, and American values are Jewish values.”

Prior to Kestenbaum’s speech, the convention honored a group of fraternity brothers from the University of North Carolina who went viral for guarding an American flag during a hostile pro-Palestinian protest in April. TOI

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Islamist Amna Nawaz covering RNC on her PBS news hour turns away / hides the clip of ‘Swastika Palestine’ violent protests on screen at RNC convention. at David Collier

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IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad's Navy. Israel National News, Jul 18, 2024, 8:04 AM INN

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Report: 42 Israeli homesteads demolished in half a year. A special report claims that the demolitions happen approximately twice a week and include destruction of residential homes, uprooting of orchards, and confiscation of equipment. Israel National News, Jul 18, 2024. A special report published Thursday morning by Judea and Samaria farmers details the number of evictions and destructions carried out by the Civil Administration and Central Command in the past half year, as well as the use of closed military area orders to prevent the establishment of new ones. INN

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Knesset votes overwhelmingly against Palestinian statehood, days before PM’s US trip. By Jacob Magid. 18 July, 2024. Motion backed by coalition along with some MKs from Gantz’s party; vote could further irk Democrats who support two-state solution and are critical of how Israel has fought in Gaza. TOI

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Father of Hamas captive at RNC: Trump told me he 'stands with the American hostages.' By Jacob Magid. 18 July, 2024. Thousands greet Omer Neutra’s parents with chants of ‘Bring them home’; they similarly embrace Jewish Harvard alum suing school for failing to protect him against discrimination. TOI

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Senior commander in al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya terror group said killed in Lebanon strike. By TOI Staff. 18 July, 2024. Crowd at GOP convention greets hostage’s parents with chants of ‘bring them home’ * JD Vance accepts VP nomination * Biden, set to meet Netanyahu on Monday, tests positive for COVID. TOI

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IDF intel. releases recordings of Gazans praising Deif’s killing, wishing Sinwar's death. Although the recordings do not prove Deif’s death, they do show the spirit of some Gazans who have lost patience with Sinwar’s decisions. By Yonah Jeremy Bob. July 18, 2024. JPost

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Security forces eliminate sniper who killed IDF soldier. IDF, ISA, eliminate sniper who murdered Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat. Israel National News, Jul 18, 2024, 2:08 PM (GMT+3)

The IDF and ISA have eliminated nearly two dozen Hamas terrorists, among them a sniper who murdered IDF soldier Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat earlier this month. INN

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Arab affairs expert: Hamas at its lowest point militarily since the war began. Israel National News. Jul 18, 2024, 4:00 PM INN

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Jemaah Islamiyah official eliminated in Israeli strike.

Mohammed Jabarah, senior terrorist in the Jemaah Islamiyah terror group, responsible for carrying out terror attacks and missile launches, was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike, IDF confirms. Israel National News. Jul 18, 2024, 12:42 PM INN

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Resident of Be'eri. 'IDF soldiers are our true heroes.' Chaim Yellin, resident of Kibbutz Be'eri, spoke to Israel National News on the conclusions of the military investigation into the events of Oct. 7 and the difficulty in restoring trust between the IDF and residents. Yoni Kempinski, Jul 18, 2024, 10:45 PM INN

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UN Watch: Report: Head of World Court Condemned Israel 210 Times as Lebanon’s UN Rep, Sided With Regimes in Iran, Syria, Belarus, Cuba. July 18, 2024. The president of the International Court of Justice, which is tomorrow releasing an opinion in another politically-motivated case targeting Israel, voted 210 times to condemn the Jewish state when he served as Lebanon’s UN ambassador, and delivered inflammatory speeches accusing “terrorist (sic) Jewish organizations” of committing “organized massacres,” according to a new report by the non-governmental organization UN Watch.

On Friday at 15:00 in The Hague, the ICJ will release an advisory opinion that is expected to conclude that Israel occupies the West Bank in violation of international law. The opinion was requested by a Palestinian-sponsored resolution of the UN General Assembly.

But according to the new report by UN Watch, the head of the court has a long record of anti-Israel votes and statements.

Under the clear rules of the ICJ Charter, he is legally disqualified from sitting in judgment on the two cases related to Israel, said Hillel Neuer, executive director of the Geneva-based organization.

Nawaf Salam was elected president of the ICJ in February 2024. He first joined the court as a judge in February 2018, following his 11-year tenure as Lebanon’s ambassador to the UN.

Today’s report by UN Watch, an independent monitoring organization based in Geneva, analyzed Salam’s record as Lebanese envoy from 2007 to 2017, and found compelling evidence — based on hundreds of UN votes, speeches and other statements — showing that he is not a fair and impartial arbiter of justice on issues related to Israel or human rights... UNWatch

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After backlash: Adidas apologizes for use of anti-Israel model. Adidas apologizes for selecting Bella Hadid to be the face of the remake of the shoes used by athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, but won't say whether it would remove Hadid from the ads. Elad Benari, Jul 19, 2024, 2:15 AM INN

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Pompeo: Biden sold out our citizens and our security. Former Secretary of State speaks at Republican National Convention, rips Biden over Israel and Iran: Money was given to the Ayatollah so he could cut more checks to genocidal maniacs who conducted attacks in Israel. Israel National News, Jul 19, 2024, 4:18 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Trump accepts nomination: I am running to be president for all of America. Former US President speaks at Republican National Convention, accepts GOP presidential nomination and promises: I will end the war caused by the attack on Israel, which would have never happened if I was president. Israel National News. Published: Jul 19, 2024, 5:06 AM (GMT+3) INN

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B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against U of Windsor over anti-Israel encampment. B'nai Brith Canada asks Ontario Government to investigate potentially discriminatory aspects of a deal made by the University of Windsor to end an anti-Israel encampment on its campus. Elad Benari, Jul 19, 2024, 6:54 AM. INN

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A UAV fell in Tel Aviv: one person was killed, a loud explosion was heard in several cities. Ten people were slightly injured by shrapnel and they were taken to hospitals in the center • Among the victims - injured by shrapnel and panic attacks • Residents told N12: "We heard a crazy explosion, the whole house shook, all the neighbors went down to the street" • The Houthis accepted responsibility for launching the drone • US Army: "We intercepted four drones on their way to Israel" • Special transmitter N12 writers   |  N12|  Published 03:43 19.07.24 | Updated 07:13 19.07.24. [...] A UAV exploded in Tel Aviv - what you need to know.

A UAV exploded in the center of Tel Aviv around 03:15 There was no warning before the explosion. A 50-year-old man was killed and at least 10 were injured. The Houthis took responsibility for launching the UAV. USA: We intercepted 4 aircraft that were on the way to Israel. [150] N12

Total blindness ahead of drone strike on Tel Aviv. Analysis: Aerial defenses including radars in the air, on land and at sea, failed to detect the hostile drone making its way to Israel's major city - a strategic target. Yoav Zitun | published: 07.19.24 |00:24 YNet

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MAJOR IDF LAPSE: Houthi Drone Wasn’t Intercepted Due To “Human Error.” July 19, 2024 YWN

Dramatic footage: UAV flies over beach, US Embassy, and explodes Israel National News, Jul 19, 2024, 1:15 PM INN

Houthi drone traveled about 2,000 km through Sinai, report. Investigation into the deadly drone strike on Friday shows that the drone that killed Yevgeny Perder and injured others in Tel Aviv traveled about 2,000 km from Yemen to Israel through the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. The drone used different routes to confuse the IDF detection systems. The drone's payload was relatively small and contained few kilograms of explosives to prolong the aircraft's distance, allowing it to cross Sinai and enter Israel through the Mediterranean Sea. Yoav Zitun|07.19.24|12:41 YNet

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Signs indicate Deif was eliminated, Hamas hiding what happened.' Israel National News, Jul 19, 2024, 12:06 PM INN

IDF Spokesperson: We will not allow Iran and its proxies to terrorize our civilians Israel National News Jul 19, 2024, 5:00 PM INN

Victim of Houthi drone attack named as Yevgeny Ferder, 50. [151] 19 July, 2024. TOI

Report: US quietly working to thwart Russia from arming Houthi rebels. 19 July, 2024. TOI

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Iran Marks its Mass Murder of Jews in Argentina with Tel Aviv Drone Attack. The attack struck a building a block away from the US consulate. July 19, 2024 by Daniel Greenfield FPM

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English-Language Wikipedia Biased Against Israel: Report. According to research by Dr. Shlomit Aharoni Lir, anti-Israel bias on Wikipedia is widespread, and not enough is being done to rein it in | Israeli Wikipedia editors described facing hostile attitudes from fellow editors.

Destruction at Netiv HaAsara following the October 7 attacks. (Archival photo: Leo Correa/AP Photo). By Nizzan Zvi Cohen. Last Update: 07/19/2024.

Biased articles, prejudiced behavior of editors and administrators, and the tendency to delete articles related to Israel—these are some of the elements of English-language Wikipedia’s anti-Israel bias as alleged by Dr. Shlomit Aharoni Lir in a report produced for the World Jewish Congress and presented at the UN headquarters in Geneva.

One of the articles analyzed by Aharoni Lir is the page on “Comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany.” Speaking at the Struggle of Narratives conference about post-October 7 Wikipedia put on by BaShaar – Academic Community for Israeli Society, Aharoni Lir said that Israel is the only country with a page devoted to comparisons between itself and Nazi Germany. “There’s no page like that for Syria, not for North Korea, and not for other totalitarian states,” she said.

The page about “Nazism in Palestinian Society” was deleted from English-language Wikipedia on October 24, 2023.

According to Aharoni Lir, the very existence of a page comparing Israel to Nazi Germany serves to single Israel out and to normalize the comparison.

Aharoni Lir said that terminology used to describe Israel on Wikipedia is generally negative. “It’s devoid of the context of the threat to Israel,” she said. “There’s a discussion about actions of this sort or the other that Israel did, but there’s no context why Israel acted as it acted, and the context of the battle for our existence here doesn’t appear.”

One of the most jarring aspects of pages related to Israel is the “see also” section that lists related articles. Links to apparently related pages about the history of Nazi Germany, genocide recognition politics, and victimology all “lead to very negative understanding of Israel, in a way that can have significantly impacts on the people consuming this knowledge,” Aharoni Lir said.

She also analyzed the page “Palestinian genocide accusation,” noting that the page mostly uses the word “accusation” when discussing claims against Israel rather than the more neutral term “allegation.” “There’s not a lot of space in the article for the Israeli perspective or Israeli claims, and the impression is created that these are well-founded accusations,” she said. “The tone creates a sort of indictment of Israel, and the sources and links to other websites also aren’t balanced.”

That page also lacks context of the violence committed against Israelis, the threats faced by Israel, or the rationale behind Israeli military actions, presenting Israel as the sole aggressor in the region. A sidebar at the top of the article connects the page to other articles about genocide under a heading featuring a photo of a pile of human skulls. The English-language Wikipedia page about Hamas, on the other hand, does not describe the organization as a terrorist group, and the fact that eight countries and the European union recognize it as such is mentioned only in the fourth paragraph.

“Although criticism of Israel in the context of the encyclopedia is reasonable as long as it is based on valid facts and research, a consistently negative description with no positive points may indicate bias,” Aharoni Lir wrote in the report. “From a systematic examination of a large number of articles related to the conflict, it can be concluded that the bias of the content against Israel is evident in problematic articles that present Israel as a colonialist apartheid state without balancing those characterizations with additional perspectives or providing adequate context.”

In addition to the bias against Israel in many Wikipedia articles, many articles relating to the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 have been proposed for deletion, Aharoni Lir said. She described this deletion campaign as an effort to downplay the seriousness of the crimes committed against Israel. In some cases, appeals for deletion were made simultaneously on several pages. A simultaneous vote was held about deleting the articles on the attacks on Netiv HaAsara, Nir Yitzhak, and Holit, as well as the article on Inbal Rabin-Lieberman, the security coordinator of Kibbutz Nir Am.

Some articles, such as those about the attack on Moshav Yakhini and the use of decapitation by Hamas, were deleted or turned into sections of larger articles. In other cases, the terminology used to describe certain events was changed, as in the case of the article “Holit massacre” being renamed “Attack on Holit.”

In interviews with Israeli Wikipedia editors who are active on English-language Wikipedia, Aharoni Lir learned that many pages that are biased against Israel have been locked for editing only by seasoned Wikipedia users with a history of more than 500 edits. This practice makes it difficult for some Israelis to edit articles about topics about which they are particularly knowledgeable.

The Israeli Wikipedia editors described a general sense that the English-language Wikipedia community is pro-Palestine. They mentioned facing excessive criticism, struggling to fit into the community, and in some cases even dealing with active hostility. They described a group of Wikipedia editors anonymously leading the website’s anti-Israel charge. Davar

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Trump: Those holding US hostages will pay if they’re not freed by time I return to office. By Jacob Magid and Agencies. In RNC speech accepting nomination, ex-US president says Oct. 7 wouldn’t have happened on his watch; falsely claims 2020 election was stolen from him and Biden inherited ‘world of peace.’ 19 July, 2024. TOI

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New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he was 'appalled by the allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7th October attacks.' Israel National News, Jul 19, 2024, 2:47 PM (GMT+3) INN

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'One-sided and ill-judged.' President Isaac Herzog rejects ICJ ruling that Israel illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem: Blatantly ignores the Jewish people’s historic connection to the Land of Israel and our eternal capital. Israel National News. Jul 19, 2024, 8:19 PM INN

JM Center for Public Affairs: 'ICJ is fulfilling Hitler's dream.' Department director at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, on Hague Tribunal's decision: 'Shamefully, the ICJ is fulfilling Hitler's dream, stating that the 'Palestinian territories' should be Judenfrei.' Israel National News. Jul 19, 2024, 6:30 PM INN

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From bullets to bytes: The antisemitic aftermath of Trump's shooting. After former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally where a gunman opened fire, a torrent of fake news and conspiracy theories flooded the internet, falsely linking Jews and Israel to the event. The Media Line / Nathan Klabin | published: 07.19.24|08:57

The aftermath of the October 7 terror attacks saw a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents across the globe. In addition to shocking acts of real-life violence, online harassment and conspiracy theories also surged in response to the attacks and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war.

Antisemitic fake news reared its ugly head once again following last week’s attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump. After the attack, in which Trump was slightly injured, one rallygoer was killed, and two others were seriously injured, online conspiracy theorists have baselessly claimed that the would-be assassin was Jewish or connected to Israel.

“There has been a surge in antisemitic content following the assassination attempt,” Daniel Elya, head of research at the cybersecurity company Brinker, told The Media Line. “Narratives have emerged spreading disinformation, such as claims that [shooter Thomas Matthew] Crooks is Jewish or that Jews are accusing Iran of perpetrating the attempt to cover up a Zionist plan. Another significant disinformation campaign has been identified, suggesting the attempt was staged.”

“Prominent figures from extremist groups and alt-right personalities propagated these theories, suggesting the attack was orchestrated to remove Trump from his political position,” he continued. He said that conspiracy theories of this sort are most notably being spread on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

“There is a linkage between the current surge in disinformation regarding the Trump assassination attempt and the war in Gaza, as conspiracy theories suggest that Trump is not beneficial to Zionist aspirations in that piece of land, for example, creating a reason for them to think that this is why Israel/Zionists have perpetrated an assassination attempt,” Elya said. Sivanne Shalev, director of emerging trends and misinformation at the internet safety company ActiveFence, told The Media Line that her platform has seen an increase in the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories following the assassination attempt. “Many of the narratives we have seen emerged on more fringe social media platforms such as Telegram, 4chan, Gab, Truth Social, and then spread toward more mainstream platforms, allowing the misinformation narratives to attract a much wider audience, with some narratives attracting more than a million impressions, she said. Some social media users have made unfounded claims that the shooter was Jewish or that he was part of the radical left or “antifa,” and others claimed that the assassination attempt was ordered by the Biden Administration or the “deep state,” she added.

“The thirst for information and details around crisis events creates a vacuum in which conspiracy theories emerge on fringe platforms,” Shalev said. She added that effective safeguards need to be put in place to counteract misinformation of this sort. Ashley Perry, adviser to the Combat Antisemitism Movement and former adviser to the Israeli government, said that what distinguishes anti-Israel fake news from other types of fake news is the high level of funding and organization that anti-Israel groups have access to. He said that people spreading antisemitic lies about the assassination attempt may be funded by special interests or may just personally adhere to antisemitic beliefs. Some people out there cannot imagine an event like this without the nefarious hand of Jews, and they can come from the fringes of the far right and far left. “There are simply people out there who cannot imagine an event like this without the nefarious hand of Jews, and they can come from the fringes of the far right and far left,” he said. Citing the old line that a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes, Perry said that Israel faces an uphill battle in its fight against disinformation. “Israel has to check every single detail or its credibility will be questioned, whereas its enemies can spread outright lies, be proven false, and still have their credibility largely unquestioned,” he said.

Zvi Reich, an associate professor of communications at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, explained the phenomenon of antisemitic fake news by noting that content of that sort appeals to news consumers with ingrained hatred toward Jews. “People have an engine of suppressed emotions, and they are seeking confirmation for their bias. I think that the bursts of antisemitism are an outlet for these repressed emotions for many people, especially because nowadays, it’s less acceptable to express hateful, crude emotions,” he told The Media Line. He said that the appeal of fake news can be amplified by the desire to make sense of the complex realities of modern life. “At this moment, populist movements from both the right and the left found room to seduce people with narratives that make reality much simpler and linear,” Reich said. “These populist movements, like the spread of fake news, cater to these people who feel they’ve lost their dignity to the complexity of the world.” YNet

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Podcast: Christian Antisemitism. The former Bishop of Jerusalem with a typical “Palestinian” hate speech. Walter Bingham, Jul 19, 2024, 7:39 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Hid inside UNRWA complex: Hamas military intelligence officer eliminated in Gaza. Israel National News Jul 19, 2024, 9:01 PM INN

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Man tries to murder French taxi driver, expresses support for Hamas. He is being investigated on terrorism, attempted murder and kidnapping charges, the source said. By Reuters. July 19, 2024. JPost

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Palestinian Authority President Abbas to visit Russia next month. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/19/2024 09:46 AM JPost

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'Air defense not airtight': IDF says drone attack did not target US embassy. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/19/2024 09:51 AM JPost

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Ichilov discharges five people wounded from UAV strike on Tel Aviv. By DR. Iray Gal. 07/19/2024 10:52 AM JPost

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Blinken: 'Iran could be weeks away from enough uranium for a bomb.' Elad Benari, Canada Jul 19, 2024, 11:32 PM INN

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US National Security Advisor Sullivan: Netanyahu's Congress speech will differ from 2015 speech. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/19/2024 11:13 PM JPost

'We expect Netanyahu's speech not to look like 2015.'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the Biden administration expects. Netanyahu's Congress speech to focus on how the US and Israel are working together. Elad Benari, Canada. Jul 19, 2024, 10:39 PM INN

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Gallant: 'We will deal with anyone who dares harm us.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/19/2024 01:19 PM JPost

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PM was aware of attack, officials hint of retaliation on Yemeni soil. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/19/2024 02:32 PM JPost

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Lebanon's Hezbollah says it launched strikes on three Israeli communities. By Reuters. 07/19/2024 03:32 PM JPost

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US condemns 'reckless' strike in Tel Aviv. By Reuters. 07/19/2024 06:44 PM JPost

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CAIR calls to ban Israel at Paris Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has rejected such requests in the past. JNS Staff. (July 19, 2024 / JNS) The Council on American-Islamic Relations has submitted a request to bar the Jewish state from participating in the Olympics, citing statistics from the Hamas Health Ministry... JNS

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Former Penn State Abington student pleaded guilty to lying about his ties to ISIS. Kamal Fataliev, 20, had shared information about weapons, guerilla warfare, and toxins with extremists online since 2022. By Chris Palmer, July 19, 2024. ...Fataliev, in the group chats, had uploaded hundreds of bomb, poison, and weapons-making manuals while working part-time and attending business classes at the university. He also expressed “radical Islamist views,” prosecutors said, including having a conversation about killing a French model who he believed had disrespected the Quran. Inquirer

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Watch: IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Lebanon. Israel National News. Jul 19, 2024, 9:46 PM INN

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EU's Borrell under fire for plan to send deputy to Iran inauguration. Friday, 07/19/2024 The European Union top diplomat's decision to send his deputy to Iran for the inauguration ceremony of the country's president-elect has angered European lawmakers.

Iran and the EU have clashed over a number of issues in the last few years, most notably Iran’s nuclear program and its poor record on human rights. In recent months, the relationship has deteriorated over the European’s ongoing deliberations on the possibility of adding Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) to the EU’s terror list. IranIntl

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Post deleted: Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC. Israel National News. Jul 20, 2024. INN

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Did an Israeli spy inside Gaza reveal Mohammed Deif's location? As Israel remains uncertain about status of Hamas military chief, terror group conducting thorough internal security review to determine how Israel knew his location; one possibility is that an Israeli spy deeply embedded within the organization provided the information. Einav Halabi | published: 07.20.24| YNet

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Hezbollah fires 45 missiles at Galilee and Golan Heights. Some 45 missiles were fired by Hezbollah in a concentrated volley from Lebanon to the Galilee and Golan regions Saturday afternoon. Most of the munitions were intercepted and no injuries were reported throughout. Yoav Zitun|07.20.24 YNet

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Israel strikes Houthi-controlled port in Yemen after deadly drone attack on Tel Aviv. Fuel depot, other facilities at Hodeida Port targeted in Israel’s first strike in Yemen, one of its farthest-ever actions, in response to months of attacks on country amid Gaza war. By Emanuel Fabian. 20 July, 2024, 10:04 pm

The Israeli Air Force struck the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeida in western Yemen on Saturday, the military and local media said, a day after a drone launched by the Iran-backed group struck Tel Aviv, killing an Israeli man.

In a statement, the Israeli military said: “Fighter jets struck military targets of the Houthi terror regime in the area of the Hodeida Port in Yemen, in response to the hundreds of attacks carried out against the State of Israel in recent months.”

It marked the first time the Israel Defense Forces has conducted strikes in Yemen. The attack was named by the military “Operation Long Arm.”

The IAF strike on the port was aimed at preventing the Houthis from importing Iranian weapons, as well as causing the Iran-backed rebels financial damage.

According to the Israeli military, the port in the Houthi-controlled city has been used repeatedly to bring in weapons from Iran, and therefore Israel saw it as a legitimate military target.

The airstrike targeted fuel depots, energy-related sites, and other facilities at the port. Images and video showed massive flames and smoke rising from the port.

([152]A handout picture obtained from Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah Media Center show a huge column of fire erupting following Israeli strikes in the Yemeni rebel-held port city of Hodeida on July 20, 2024. Photo by ANSARULLAH MEDIA CENTRE / AFP).

Israel acted alone in the strike with no American military involvement. An Israeli military official said the United States had been updated ahead of the attack.

At least a dozen IAF aircraft, including F-35 stealth fighter jets, F-15 fighters, reconnaissance aircraft and refueling planes were involved in the attack — the latter of which was due to the target being some 1,700 kilometers (1,000 miles) from Israel... TOI

IDF strikes Yemen's Al Hudaydah days after Houthi drone attack Reports say 'dozens killed and injured' in series of strikes in the port city; military confirms fighter jets attacked the area; US distances itself from strike: 'Israel acted alone' Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari |07.20.24 YNet

Israeli Jets Bomb Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthis. The strike was retaliation for a drone attack launched from Yemen a day earlier, which evaded Israel’s defenses and hit a building in Tel Aviv, killing one person. By Aaron Boxerman, Ronen Bergman and Eric Schmitt Aaron Boxerman reported from Jerusalem, Eric Schmitt from Washington and Ronen Bergman from Tel Aviv.

July 20, 2024 Updated 2:49 p.m. ET Israeli fighter jets bombed sites in Yemen linked to the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Saturday in retaliation for a deadly drone attack in Tel Aviv a day earlier. It was the first time Israel has publicly struck the group following months of escalating Houthi attacks.

The airstrikes targeted gas and oil depots and a power station that Israel said were used for military purposes in the area of the Red Sea port of Hodeidah. The port is controlled by the Houthis and contains oil export facilities.

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman, said the operation was “one of the farthest and longest ever conducted by the Israeli air force.” He called the port a major supply route for Iranian weapons to Yemen.

But the Hodeidah port is also a vital conduit for humanitarian aid to impoverished Yemen, and Admiral Hagari said Israel had struck some “dual-use” targets that could be for civilian or military purposes.

The Israeli strike was a response to about 200 missiles and drones launched by the Houthis at Israel over the past several months, according to Admiral Hagari.

Nasruddin Amer, a Houthi spokesman, wrote on social media after the Israeli bombardment that his group would continue to attack Israel as part of a military campaign the group says is an expression of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. NYT

Casualties reported following Israeli strike in Yemen.

IDF strikes Houthi military targets near Al Hudaydah Port in Yemen, following hundreds of attacks against Israel.

Israel National News. Jul 20, 2024, 8:32 PM INN

"The attack is 200 km further from Israel than Tehran": new details about the attack in Yemen. The political-security cabinet convened today, under darkness, to approve the IDF's plan - due to a demand from Speaker Netanyahu and Gallant • High alert in the Air Force all over the country for fear of a reaction • The Americans were informed in advance of the attack, the IDF clarified: "It is in Israeli action only" • Documentation: Air Force F-15s take off to attack Yemen. Nir Dvori | Uri Isaac   |  Dana Weiss  | N12|  Published 20:00 20.07.24 | Updated  Mako

The fire seen across the Middle East: Israeli officials, terror orgs. respond to strike in Yemen. The IDF strike was the first strike on Yemen's soil in response to ongoing Houthi attacks on Israel and the Red Sea, including a drone attack on Tel Aviv that killed one. By Maya Gur Arieh. July 20, 2024 20:46 Updated: July 20, 2024 21:59 ..."The fire that is currently burning in Hodeidah is seen across the Middle East, and the significance is clear," Gallant said. "The Houthis attacked us over 200 times. The first time that they harmed an Israeli citizen, we struck them. And we will do this wherever it may be required."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video statement released later on Saturday, commended the IDF and warned Israel's adversaries, saying, "From the beginning of the war, I made it clear that Israel would harm anyone who harms us."

He also spoke of convening the cabinet to authorize the operation. He noted the military purposes behind the port in Hodeidah, including serving as an entry point for Iranian-supplied weapons.. JPost

Al Hudaydah burns as Israel prepares for Houthi retaliation. Arab news outlets report at least 80 injured or killed in strike on critical Houthi port allowing Iranian weapons to reach terror group; Israeli officials plan strong counterattack in case of attempted retribution. Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 07.20.24 YNet

IDF Spokesman Hagari confirms IDF strike on Yemen's Hodeidah in 'Operation Outstretched Arm.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/20/2024 09:14 PM JPost

'Iran has many arms': Halevi addresses Hodeidah strike and implications for Iran. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/20/2024 09:22 PM JPost

Netanyahu commends strike on Yemen, thanks 'our friend the United States.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/20/2024 09:32 PM JPost

3 dead, 87 wounded in Israeli strikes on Hodeidah, Al-Masirah TV says. By Reuters. 07/20/2024 11:44 PM JPost

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IDF forces raid UNRWA terror building in Gaza City. Israel National News. Jul 20, 2024, 9:04 PM INN

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Chief of Staff visits Rafah: 'This is all Iran - it's an octopus with arms' Uzi Baruch. Jul 20, 2024, 9:20 PM INN

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Netanyahu: Anyone who harms us will pay a heavy price. Nitzan Kedar Jul 20, 2024, 9:50 PM INN

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Two IDF soldiers injured after UAV infiltrates from Lebanon. Israel National News. Jul 20, 2024, 10:11 PM INN

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IDF spokesman: We increased the defense systems, are ready on all fronts. Israel National News Jul 20, 2024, 11:00 PM INN

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Israel strikes Hezbollah ammunition depot in south Lebanon, sources say. By Reuters. 07/20/2024 11:46 PM JPost

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Eilat residents report sounds of explosions, IDF review finds no security concern. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/20/2024 11:23 PM JPost

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After deadly Tel Aviv attack, restraint against Houthis was no longer deemed an option. David Horovitz. 20 July, 2024. Security chiefs were hoping a hostage deal might deescalate war, including in the north. After Friday’s attack, and Israel’s inevitable response, they’re bracing for wider conflict.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels, another of Iran’s terror proxies avowedly seeking to destroy Israel, have been targeting the country since soon after Hamas’s October 7 invasion and slaughter. And Israel had elected not to strike back, even after a missile scored a direct hit on Eilat in March. But in the early hours of Friday morning, an apparently upgraded Houthi drone evaded Israel’s defenses — for reasons thus far ascribed by the IDF to “human error” — and exploded in Tel Aviv, striking an apartment bloc and killing a 50-year-old Israeli, Yevgeny Ferder. The Houthis declared that this marked a “new phase” in their operations against Israel. TOI

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Israel’s strike on Houthi fuel port is a warning to Iran. Yaakov Lappin. (July 21, 2024 / JNS) ...."Over 220 projectiles have been launched [by the Houthis] against Israeli civilians and infrastructure, the latest one killing a civilian and injuring many more.” The official emphasized that “the Houthis attacks are acts of aggression, a flagrant violation of international law and a threat to international security and the Middle east stability. I remind you, the Houthis declared a maritime siege on Israel and parts of the Middle east and Europe, and have attacked dozens of times different navy vessels from different countries of all around the world in various terror aggressions, killing people, sinking ships, taking ships, and disrupting the whole economic system in the Middle East and in Europe." JNS

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Two IDF soldiers were killed securing US Gaza aid pier.’ The Biden administration project was plagued by technical and logistical dysfunction and is now being decommissioned by the Pentagon. Charles Bybelezer, Amelie Botbol.

(July 21, 2024 / JNS) Two Israel Defense Forces soldiers were killed last month while securing the United States’ humanitarian aid pier off the coast of Gaza, an Israeli military source deployed to the Strip told JNS.

The Biden administration project was plagued by technical and logistical dysfunction and is now being decommissioned by the Pentagon.

“What led me to talk is really just the frustration towards the end of the last few weeks. It’s a very unsafe operation; anything could happen,” the source said. “They [the United States] could have delivered the aid through any land port and finished within a week, but for whatever publicity reason they built the pier. Then they failed and tried to cover it up.”

On June 15, IDF tanks based at a makeshift military outpost set up near the pier ran over a large IED some 400 meters north of it, killing two soldiers and wounding two others, according to the source.

“The operation was conducted in defense of the pier. Anything that occurred in the area, they [the Israeli troops] were responsible for protecting it [the pier],” the source said. “Ultimately, the reason they were engaging these terrorists is because they posed a threat to the forces protecting the aid,” he added.

“The mission was in support of the larger goal of protecting the pier and occurred within that context. Soldiers would not have been positioned within these areas otherwise,” he told JNS.

On June 16, the IDF announced that Capt. (res.) Eitan Koplovich, 28, from Jerusalem, and Warrant Officer (res.) Elon Waiss, 49, from Psagot, were killed in northern Gaza. Both served in the 8th Reserve Armored Brigade’s 129th Battalion.

Two other troops were seriously wounded in the attack, according to the military.

Hamas had targeted the tank with explosives... JNS

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Drill in Greece and fire that will burn in Yemen for days: These are the details of Israel's strike on Houthi port. New information on the farthest attack from Israeli territory ever carried out by the military, and its insistence on undertaking the operation without US aid as it carried out specialized drills in Greece. Yoav Zitun | published: 07.21.24|03:53 ...The IDF didn’t comment on additional targets hit during the operation in the maritime port area of the city of Al Hudaydah in western Yemen, but according to several sources some 10 targets were attacked in the area. YNet

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IDF troops locate ready-to-fire mortar shells in Rafah. Israel National News. Jul 21, 2024, 9:15 AM INN

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Cleared for publication: Palestinian students planned attack directed from Turkey. Uzi Baruch. Jul 21, 2024, 1:41 PM INN

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Brother of UAV strike victim: 'He was a very good man, he didn't know how to say no.' Israel National News. Jul 21, 2024, 1:56 PM INN

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Polio outbreak in Gaza threatens Israelis as much as Palestinians, experts say. Health Ministry advises IDF to vaccinate all soldiers against polio amid concerns disease will spread to Israel; Five health experts urge an immediate cease-fire to deal with the threat of infection. Adir Yanko, Ilana Curiel | published: 07.21.24|04:20 YNet

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After 8 Days: Israel Receives Confirmation That Hamas No. 2 Deif Is Dead. July 21, 2024 YWN

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IDF targets terrorist cell in Lebanon.

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reported Sunday that forces located a Hezbollah terror cell acting in southern Lebanon and reported them. “A short while afterward, the IAF struck the terrorists,” the military said in a statement. Yoav Zitun| 07.21.24| 06:27 YNet

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IDF shoots down missile heading to Israel in 1st Houthi attack since Yemen port strike. Emanuel Fabian. 21 July, 2024 TOI

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Rocket fired from Lebanon hits empty school in northern community; barrages spark fires. By TOI Staff and Jacob Magid. Netanyahu’s departure delayed as Biden meeting pushed to Tuesday * With polio found in Gaza sewage, IDF says will give boosters to soldiers and work to bring more vaccines into Strip. 21 July, 2024 TOI

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Hamas university students in West Bank arrested for planning ‘significant terror attack.’ By Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff. Security forces confiscate rifles and cash while arresting suspects, who are on the student council at Birzeit University. [153] TOI

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Unforgivable: BBC deliberately deceives with dog attack story. July 21, 2024.

Last week the BBC ran a story about a young man with Down’s syndrome in Gaza who was they said was mauled and ‘left to die’ by the IDF.

How does the BBC know this story is true? Because the mother told them it was.

Digging into the story unravelled the truth – and it is as shocking, as it is extreme. The BBC not only provided cover for Hamas – whitewashing a terrorist family – putting a highly distorted and edited narrative online – and blaming the death of a Hamas human shield on Israel – the BBC journos then deliberately butchered an IDF statement to make sure the truth was never told... DavidCollier

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'Dismantling Hamas from within': IDF uncovers trove of Hamas secrets. IDF and Shin Bet uncover extensive Hamas intelligence, revealing lists of suspected LGBTQ+ individuals, brutal tactics, global operations, and systematic terror tactics. By Amir Bohbot. July 21, 2024.

The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) have uncovered a treasure trove of Hamas intelligence, consisting of stacks of documents, files, and computers, including guidelines on what to do if someone is suspected of being part of the LGBTQ community and a phrasebook of Hebrew words to help terrorists communicate in Hebrew, which included phrases such as "Take off your clothes."

Among the findings were operational tables, equipment lists, classified maps, and instructions on what to do if captured, leading to the conclusion that Hamas's military wing has transformed into a professional army right under the nose of Israeli intelligence.

"The amount of intelligence accumulated so far in the hands of Shin Bet and Military Intelligence allows us to dismantle Hamas from within," said a senior security official exposed to the heaps of documents.

Over the years, the IDF and Shin Bet have pointed out that Hamas has transformed its military wing into an army.

However, as intelligence analysts delved into the gathered materials, they discovered the extent of this transformation and the level of professionalism reached by the terrorist organization.

The intelligence included Excel tables showing the readiness levels of special units, companies, battalions, and brigades, including the scope of training, weapons, and ammunition.

It also included documentation of orders in the various units and the review of equipment lists for each fighter, protocols of meetings, discussions, and the decision-making process at senior and junior levels.

Security officials stated that the level of order and organization was a significant surprise for the intelligence community.

"Hundreds and thousands of interrogations of terrorists and senior leaders would not have yielded such intimate intelligence on their methods of order and organization in such a short period," said a military official exposed to the intelligence material.

The order and organization enforced by Hamas was based on a "rulebook" that was not accessible to everyone and was maintained by the senior command, which issued directives and operations across the Gaza Strip.

For example, during the ground maneuver, official documents of the terrorist organization were found, including procedures and investigations of those suspected of being part of the LGBTQ community.

Procedures of Hamas for those in the LGBTQ community The official documents of Hamas's "rulebook" reveal brutal behavior against anyone suspected of belonging to the LGBTQ community.

Additionally, documentation of interrogations and testimonies about aggressive questioning focused solely on sexual preferences and orientations was found, indicating that those suspected of being part of the LGBTQ community faced a single fate – death.

Documents were also recovered that held detailed plans by Hamas on how to operate worldwide in regions such as Europe, Jordan, Egypt, the US that were far from the eyes of foreign intelligence organizations and under the radar of the media.

The documents revealed that Hamas developed a plan tailored to the population in each country.

Another document detailed a plan to ignite unrest in the West Bank and undermine the Palestinian Authority (PA) by infiltrating its security mechanisms and encouraging internal rebellion to overthrow and take control of the PA gradually.

The IDF Intelligence Division gathered various equipment, such as weapons from Russia, North Korea, Iran, Egypt, Libya, and others, to trace not only their usage but also to learn about procurement and assistance routes.

Among the items found were over 150 pickup trucks and more than 350 Chinese motorcycles smuggled through tunnels under the Philadelphi Route, which were used by over 4,000 terrorists from 75 infiltration points to attack Western Negev settlements and military outposts on October 7.

Educating with antisemitism. Literature from the Hamas education system was also found. Among the items discovered were approximately 1,500 antisemitic books, indicating a systematic process of instilling hatred and promoting terrorism against Israel from the first day of education in the Hamas system.

Items included children's books teaching how to murder Jews by running them over or stabbing them, a book by senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar titled The End of the Jews, and other literature that places all responsibility for wars in the Middle East on Israel, advocating for the murder of all Jews.

Additionally, booklet about senior terrorists were found, as well as special documentation from Hamas summer camps funded by foreign donations and photos of babies on home sofas alongside shrapnel grenades and mortar shells.

Another procedure the Military Intelligence carried out was linking Hamas's plans to the documents and weapons found in Israeli territory after October 7 and in Palestinian territory during the ground operation.

The military equipment supported the operational idea of prolonged presence in Israeli territory, which included medical equipment, weapons for amputating limbs using Kalashnikov rifles with bayonets or machetes, special forces rifles (Russian Kalashnikovs), and other rifles for the rest of the forces.

Documents found on the bodies of the terrorists included Israeli work permits, as well as maps of settlements and IDF bases, marking important points such as the locations of senior officials' offices, armories, clinics, and more.

The most prominent map was of the Tel Nof Airbase, detailing the locations of squadrons, commanders' offices, and kibbutzim such as Nahal Oz and Be'eri.

It included the locations of dining halls where the terrorists initially planned to concentrate most of the hostages before transferring them to Gaza.

One of the terrorists tore the map of Be'eri into small pieces, but an observant soldier noticed it and passed the pieces to intelligence personnel, who then reassembled it.

The accuracy of the information on the bases and settlements, including the lifestyle within them, indicated Hamas's systematic and high-level intelligence gathering.

Some documents also revealed the corruption within Hamas, showing how they not only accumulated assets but also used them. United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) apartments were registered in the name of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif's wife.

Apartments of Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas head Yahya Sinwar's brother, were found to be received from UNRWA and then rented to Palestinians, according to rental contracts in possession of Military Intelligence. Documentation of Hamas operatives working for UNRWA was also found.

"After consolidating all Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, based on what we saw in maps and documents and what was actually discovered, it is clear that Gaza was constructed as one large military base, including the use of kindergartens, schools, clinics, hospitals, and mosques," said a source who reviewed Hamas documents. The source added, "They intended to infiltrate a large number of IDF bases, including Air Force bases."

On the bodies of terrorists with name tags, photos, and numbers, a "phrasebook" was found that allowed them to communicate in Hebrew with civilians and soldiers during the raid. It included phrases like: "Take off your clothes," "Strip," "Take off your pants," "Children here and women there."

Military sources indicated that Hamas systematically integrated religious justification for their brutal acts into all their books, pamphlets, speeches, and notebooks, using Quranic verses and fatwas (religious rulings), including decisions on mutilating bodies and amputations.

Furthermore, documents and interrogations revealed that battalion commanders in the military wing received religious authorization to write fatwas under the title of sheikh to justify their actions against the Israeli population and soldiers, showing the terrorists there was no contradiction between the orders and Islam.

This can explain why Hamas killed anyone in their path during the October 7 raid, including Bedouins who were labeled by Hamas as "collaborators" and Thai workers labeled as "infidels."

In the clothing of the commander of the raid on Sderot, a handwritten note was found in which he stated that according to the Quran, their souls would ascend to heaven and, in exchange for their sadistic actions against soldiers and civilians, including torture, they would be welcomed into paradise.

There were also terrorists found with pocket notebooks influenced by Abdullah Azzam, one of the founders of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization, who declared that killing purifies the soul.

To sow fear that will remain in Israeli memory. Another systematic effort revealed during the analysis of intelligence gathered from both the Palestinian and Israeli territories included the work of combat collection and documentation.

This was found to be intended not only for military intelligence gathering and operational accuracy but also to instill terror, create a psychological imprint of fear on the Israeli side, undermine public trust in the army and state institutions, and create a sense of chaos and insecurity.

Techniques included smearing bloodstains using blood-soaked hands on the walls of hostages' and victims' homes, and leaving notes and graffiti to threaten that they would "return next year."

The effort for collection and documentation was divided between routine and war times, which explains why all the Nukhba fighters entered with GoPro cameras on their heads. "Hamas wanted the atrocities and the spread of fear to remain in Israeli memory. If it's not clear, on October 7 and for weeks afterward, Israeli citizens feared that terrorists would come to their homes because they saw the videos.

The purpose of documenting the videos was to create a psychological impact. They invested a lot of learning, practice, and effort into this," a security source explained to Walla.

It is also important to highlight that the effort for preemptive intelligence gathering included a systematic process of military doctrine, training, and acquisition of advanced equipment similar to elite units in the US Army and the IDF (they make equipment comparisons in documents revealed to the Walla system), as seen in the years leading up to the war.

The booklet includes activities such as ambushes, covert observations, overt operations visible to the enemy (IDF), and documentation activities during the raid into Israel.

While Israel underestimated Hamas' intentions and the quality of its military wing compared to the quality of Hezbollah fighters, Hamas organized itself as a professional army.

This is how a Hamas operational photographer should act. In addition to incorporating these into the instructional booklets, Hamas operational documentation photos were found, capturing the activities of forces, military infrastructure, and classified assets on masts, posts, tanks, APCs, and jeeps, which the IDF has classified as "top secret."

During the training phase for the photographers, two key points were emphasized: the selection of the operational photographer - "must be precise, tactically disciplined, patient, not hasty, able to keep secrets about his role, avoid gossip, and ensure his details and missions are unknown, making it easier for him to move around without raising suspicion."

Another condition for the operational photographer's mission, highlighted in the booklet, was that "it is advisable to prepare in advance press cards belonging to a real or fictitious media organization, provided it is not clearly affiliated with any group considered hostile to the enemy. Remember that your military uniform may incriminate you, so keep that in mind. Stay calm and act as if you are about to undergo a long period of captivity, as this will help you maintain psychological cohesion and reduce feelings of frustration or false hope, which is one of the quickest ways to weaken your resolve."

According to the documents, the leadership of Hamas's military wing defined the act of "photography" as a central and strategic task, as important as training for war, with the goal of influencing the enemy and generating propaganda for the Palestinian public and supporters of Hamas resistance.

This included electronic warfare, computer network operations, psychological operations, military deception, and operational security.

Their training involves photographing scenarios that simulate the atmosphere of battles and military operations, including sounds of gunfire and explosions, in both open areas and built-up environments. JPost

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Election candidates faced 'abuse and intimidation.' By Gemma Dillon, BBC News Online, 21 July 2024.

Heather Iqbal was Labour's candidate in Dewsbury and Batley and said she faced constant abuse. A candidate who contested a Yorkshire constituency in the general election has told the BBC about the "abuse and intimidation" she faced on the campaign trail. Heather Iqbal, who ran in Dewsbury and Batley, even said she was followed by a man in a van who screamed insults at her. She said the abuse amounted to harassment and that many of the comments were motivated by her stance on Gaza, as she was called a "genocide[sic] agent" and "child murderer". The seat was won by independent Iqbal Mohamed, who won support from pro-Palestinian voters but who has condemned the behaviour his opponent endured. BBC

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'Arrive in France, we'll kill you': Israeli Olympians threatened ahead of Paris games. By Mathilda Heller, July 21, 2024.

Israel will be sending armed Shin Bet agents to Paris to prepare for the largest ever security operation for Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games. Israeli Olympians taking part in Paris 2024 have received death threats, hate messages, and vitriol online over the last few days, Israeli and foreign media reported on Saturday. JPost

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The implications and audiences of Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Netanyahu understands that the entire world will be paying attention to this high-stakes address, even amid other global crises. He is likely writing his speech specifically with several different audiences in mind.

Alex Traiman. (July 21, 2024 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to address, for the fourth time, a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday. There is a strong possibility this will be the last such address for Israel’s longest-serving prime minister.

The address comes amid one of the most challenging periods in the 76-year existence of the modern State of Israel, and for Netanyahu himself.

Netanyahu has been struggling to maintain his nation’s confidence as he guides Israel through a multifront war launched by Hamas in what is without question one of the worst security failings in Israel’s history. The Oct. 7 attack, in which over 1,200 were brutally murdered, many in their homes, with thousands more injured and over 260 taken hostage.

The massacre exposed Israel’s military and intelligence agencies, and the government for ignoring both long-term and immediate warning signs of a large-scale attack. It also exposed an inability to quickly combat the Hamas terrorist army once the border with Gaza was breached, and difficulty mobilizing hundreds of thousands of troops with sufficient up-to-date equipment and battle plans. The Hamas attack was not merely a terror incident, it was a declaration of war.

Following the surprise Hamas success and Israel’s stunning failure, and with roughly 250 kidnapped Israelis, there was no choice but to respond with overwhelming force. The Iron Swords military campaign was launched.

Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, both Iranian terror proxies like Hamas, immediately joined in to attack Israel. Hezbollah has fired over 20,000 rockets, drones and anti-tank guided missiles at Israel. The rockets have killed Israeli servicemen and civilians and have caused significant property damage. Israel has evacuated over 80,000 residents living within five kilometers (three miles) of the Lebanese border.

Houthis have fired ballistic and cruise missiles, and explosive-laden drones from Yemen, including a drone attack that exploded close to the Tel Aviv branch office of the U.S. Embassy. The Iranian-made drone killed one Israeli and left several injured. Houthis have attacked commercial vessels traveling through the Red Sea with U.S. naval vessels patrolling the waters.

While the majority of Israel’s efforts have been focused on Hamas in Gaza, the IDF has been extremely active in attacking Hezbollah by air. And for the first time, this weekend, Israel attacked fuel storage depots and an oil refinery in Yemen, in response to the deadly Tel Aviv drone attack.

Back on April 13, Israel and a coalition of militaries, including the U.S., intercepted over 300 drones, cruise and ballistic missiles fired from Iran at Israel. Several ballistic missiles were intercepted over Israeli airspace, with as many as four missiles striking near a military airbase in the south. Israel responded with a symbolic strike within Iran, taking out Iranian missile defense systems, stopping short of escalating to a full-fledged war directly with Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terror.

The diplomatic battlefield

Since the war began, demonstrations against Israel have popped up in cities across the West, along with pro-Palestinian encampments on university campuses across North America. Antisemitic incidents have soared in the U.S. and Europe, while Jew-hatred has saturated social media.

While according to most polls, most Americans continue to support Israel, anti-Israel sentiment is clearly on the rise, particularly among the younger demographics. Bipartisan support for Israel continues to wane as progressive elements of the Democratic Party throw their support behind illiberal Palestinians as a liberal cause.

International bodies including the U.N. Security Council, the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, continue to project that Israel is the primary source of evil in the Middle East, and possibly the world over.

As all this has been happening, and as Netanyahu leads a military and diplomatic effort to defeat Israel’s attacking enemies and maintain international support, he is maligned the world over, both at home and abroad.

Members of the longstanding Democratic establishment—including Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and former Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Hilary Clinton—have openly called for Netanyahu to be removed by an election. And a continuous stream of “leaks” to the press from within the White House has also berated the prime minister.

Gifted statesman.

Netanyahu has often taken advantage of international addresses, at Congress and at the U.N., where he previously served as ambassador, to make Israel’s case to the world. A gifted statesman and orator, Netanyahu has a reputation for brilliantly making his country’s case.

This time, Netanyahu’s trip to Washington comes amid significant chaos, not only in Israel and the greater Middle East; but also in the U.S., where current President Joe Biden has just announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, while former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump just survived an assassination attempt and is soaring in recent polls.

A just war.

Netanyahu will use his speech to Congress, and his tentative meetings with Biden, Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, to emphasize that Israel is fighting a just war, that it did not start, and that the war is not just the latest round of an intractable Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but rather a larger conflict funded and launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its terror proxies.

Netanyahu will both insist and demonstrate that Israel has been conducting the war as carefully as possible, even sometimes to Israel’s detriment. Whether Israel’s critics want to believe it or not, the IDF has been setting a new military standard for reducing civilian casualties in an urban fighting environment.

Netanyahu understands that the entire world will be paying attention to this high-stakes address, even amid other global crises. Multiple audiences will be watching closely both live and on-demand. Netanyahu is likely writing his speech specifically with several different audiences in mind.

The media.

Over the years, Netanyahu has been a master of getting the media to work for him to broadcast the highlights of his speeches far and wide. This is ironic because he is known to generally distrust the media, both at home and abroad, which tend to give him more negative press than positive.

But to get the world to pay attention, and particularly those who do not watch the speech live, Netanyahu will craft parts of his speech around the goal of creating a headline and a photo opportunity, using one-liners and visual devices.

Over the years, Netanyahu has brought maps of the Middle East and a picture of a road-runner/coyote bomb on which he drew a bright red line to signal Iranian progress on its nuclear program. When he presented to the public details of an Iranian nuclear archive, lifted by the Mossad from deep inside Iran, Netanyahu delivered a press conference in front of a replica of an archive.

Of course, creating headlines and photo opportunities is only a means to an end. Media stunts in this case will only travel as far as the messages behind them.

Netanyahu also knows that Israel’s enemies, some within Congress itself, will attempt to steal the spotlight, with protests, walkouts and signage. Netanyahu believes that his version of the story will beat that of his detractors.

The American people.

A major reason that Netanyahu accepted an invitation to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress is to make Israel’s case to the American public. Reading the New York Times and other publications would lead one to believe that Israel is on the receiving end of billions in aid while offering nothing but trouble in return.

Netanyahu will reinforce the contention that Israel is among America’s best and strongest allies. Israel is among the top countries in which the overwhelming majority of its public holds America in high regard, possibly as high or even higher than many of America’s own citizens.

Israelis share these positive viewpoints even as American foreign policy in the region over the last two decades in particular has emboldened bad actors in the region. Israelis wholeheartedly believe they share common values with America. Israelis value the free market and a free press.

If wars were not forced upon it, Israelis would gladly choose peace. And if Israel had two large oceans for borders, and peaceful nations like Canada and Mexico to its north and south, Israel, like America would not be engaged in military adventures.

But more important than sentiments, Israel offers tangible assets back to America as part of a strategic alliance. Israel provides key intelligence to the U.S. and provides real-time feedback on military systems including aircraft and missile defense. And Israelis develop solutions to key problems including patents, technology, businesses that are often bought up by major American multinationals.

They not only hate Israel; they also hate America.

Netanyahu will be sure to express how grateful Israelis are for America’s longstanding bipartisan friendship and support. The last thing Israelis want is for the Jewish State to be used as a political football. Israelis have enough politics back home.

Netanyahu will simultaneously attempt to further anchor the support of Christian conservatives who have remained steadfast in their backing for Israel, as well as moderate liberals who have long been strong allies of the Jewish State. Netanyahu will try to convince isolationist Republicans that Israel is an important strategic asset that keeps American boots off the ground in the Middle East.

And Netanyahu will likely try to isolate extreme progressives who see Israel primarily through the lens of intersectionality and critical race theory, in an attempt to keep moderate liberals from drifting further to the left.

He will try to convince liberals that Israel is the most liberal state in the Middle East and one of the most liberal in the world and that the enemies of Israel that many progressives have thrown their support behind, are illiberal and oppressive fanatics.

They not only hate Israel; they also hate America.

Netanyahu will try and anchor Congressional support for Israel’s defense, in a bid to ensure that weapons systems that have been held up by the Biden administration will quickly make their way to Israel, and that replenishments for missile defense systems and artillery will be ordered and fast-tracked.

President Joe Biden.

The day before the Congressional address, the prime minister is tentatively scheduled to meet with a now lame-duck president, Joe Biden, who has just announced that he will no longer pursue re-election. The meeting may depend on Biden’s recovery from COVID.

Netanyahu has a four-decades-old relationship with Biden, who as recently as last week called himself a Zionist. If this is the last meeting between the two as sitting heads of state, Netanyahu will thank Biden for his years of support, including an important visit to Israel following Oct. 7.

It is clear that Joe Biden has not been personally guiding the intricate details of U.S. foreign policy in the region, leaving that portfolio to a cast of holdovers from the Obama administration, including Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, among others.

Yet, as the world watches, Biden will likely try to demonstrate that he remains in command. And for as long as Biden is still president, he retains the last word. He may try to show Netanyahu who is the senior partner and who is the junior in the relationship.

If Biden attempts to pressure Netanyahu in a one-on-one Oval Office meeting, Netanyahu will have the benefit of his address to Congress to respond or correct any misunderstandings.

Vice President Kamala Harris.

Much maligned Vice President turned Democratic frontrunner Kamala Harris is also scheduled to meet Netanyahu.

Whether or not a meeting with Biden takes place, Harris will be allowed to shine on the world stage in a one-on-one with seasoned statesman and influential world leader Netanyahu. She may use the meeting to establish pro-Israel bona fides, while also showing that she can talk tough to other heads of state.

“President Donald Trump.”

Arguably, no other pair of American president and Israeli prime minister did more to strengthen Israel and transform the Middle East than Donald Trump and Netanyahu. Trump, working together with former U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman, boldly recognized Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish state (to the exclusion of any other state), moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, and recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategic Golan Heights, which is currently being pummeled by Hezbollah rockets.

Trump pulled out of the JCPOA Iran nuclear deal, withholding much-needed capital from the Islamic Republic, hampering its nuclear ambitions, and funding of terror proxies. Trump similarly defunded the Palestinian Authority, as well as the U.N. agencies that do its bidding.

Working with former secretary of state Mike Pompeo, the Trump administration recognized that Israeli settlements in the so-called “West Bank” are not illegal under international law, and do not present an obstacle to peace in the region.

(Meanwhile, members of the Biden administration refuse to visit these areas, and this week the International Court of Justice, which is simultaneously trying Israel [so-called] genocide, offered an advisory ruling that settlements are illegal and must be dismantled as soon as possible.)

And perhaps most impressive of all, the Trump administration authored a complete paradigm shift in the trajectory of the Middle East and created the pathway to the end of a greater Arab-Israeli conflict by brokering the Abraham Accords agreements between Israel, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Sudan. The accords likely would have grown to include other nations including Oman and Saudi Arabia had Trump remained in office.

And yet for all of the accomplishments made together by Trump and Netanyahu, the pair had a falling out. Trump has openly accused Netanyahu of refusing to participate in the targeted assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. He became sour when Netanyahu caved into immense international pressure to congratulate Biden on the election results, even as Trump had yet to concede defeat.

In both episodes, it is easy to understand why Netanyahu made the decisions he did. Certainly, Netanyahu hopes that a second Trump presidency could yield significant positive momentum for Israel, and help bring nearly a year of war in the region to a halt.

Recently, Netanyahu’s advisors have shown selections of immense praise for Trump in Netanyahu’s autobiography. A meeting between Israel’s prime minister and America’s Republican presidential nominee could go a long way to repairing the relationship.

Iran and its proxies.

The formula for transforming the Middle East for good is simple to define but difficult to implement: Defeat the terrorists and their sponsors, and normalize relations with moderate actors. Israel is currently engaged in both.

Moderates and extremists alike will be watching Netanyahu’s trip to Washington and his speech to Congress closely. They will be looking for signals of strength or weakness from Netanyahu, and they will be looking to see how resolutely Biden, Harris and Trump stand with or against Netanyahu.

A surrender by Hamas, the release of hostages and an end to fighting in and beyond Gaza could hinge on the success or failure of Netanyahu’s visit.

Iran and its proxies are gauging their next moves based on Israel’s military might and will to win, and on who they believe might win the 2024 U.S. presidential election. If they perceive strong repercussions for their malign behavior, they may enter into a period of reevaluating their paramilitary adventures. If they perceive strong pressure on Israel free of consequences, they will continue to terrorize the region.

The Saudis.

The Biden Administration threw a wrench in the momentum of the Abraham Accords. The normalization agreements flew in the face of longstanding State Department assessments that the Arab-Israeli conflict could not be solved from the outside-in, but only if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were first to end with a two-state solution.

Further, the Biden Administration isolated and maligned the Saudis over the murder of Saudi political opponent and dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Even as Israel pressed the Biden administration to attempt to recover momentum, it became clear that the Saudis would not give Biden and company a major diplomatic accomplishment without paying an extraordinary price.

The Saudis will be waiting to see who wins the upcoming presidential election before deciding how to proceed.

Netanyahu’s 2015 speech.

But it should be noted that Netanyahu’s last speech to a joint session of Congress was a foundational element in the signing of the historic normalization agreements. At the time, Netanyahu greatly angered then-president Barack Obama by coming to directly oppose America’s entry into the Iran nuclear deal.

While that speech soured Netanyahu’s relationship with Democrats loyal to Obama, it sent a shockwave across the Middle East. Here was an Israeli prime minister standing up to an American president to defend not only Israel’s existential interests, but the interests of the Saudis, the Emiratis and Bahrain.

Within moments of the speech, senior Israeli officials received calls from Middle Eastern leaders. And while it took some time, those calls led to the formation of the historic Abraham Accords.

And while Obama won a Nobel Peace Prize, with little to show for it in the years before or the years that followed, neither Trump, Netanyahu, nor the brave Arab leaders that entered into the agreements won Nobel prizes—simply because they were Trump and Netanyahu. Perhaps the pair will get another opportunity following Bibi’s 2024 speech to Congress.

Israel’s public.

Perhaps Netanyahu has been maligned more at home than anywhere else. The opposition, which also includes most of Israel’s media, the Supreme Court and the upper echelons of the military and intelligence services all want Netanyahu out of office.

Anti-Netanyahu protests which gained steam during five consecutive election cycles over the past six years, and reached a crescendo during Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms have again taken to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, even as the reforms have been shelved. Now protestors have tried to link up with some of the families of hostages, who blame Netanyahu for their present fate, and desperately want him to cave into Hamas demands to set their loved ones free.

Many Israelis, including longtime supporters, now wonder whether it is finally time for Netanyahu to retire. Yet, while Netanyahu’s popularity dropped to historic lows following the Oct. 7 failures, he and his Likud Party have been steadily climbing in recent polls, as chief opponent Benny Gantz’s popularity has slid.

Gantz resigned weeks ago from a unity government he joined to help prosecute the war, and most Israelis no longer see him as a viable alternative. And as many Israelis are hoping for anyone but Netanyahu, a clear candidate the opposition can rally around has yet to emerge.

The embattled prime minister certainly aims to show that he is still the most capable Israeli leader. He hopes to gain the opportunity to see the successful conclusion to the current war, and potentially the signing of further normalization agreements to cement his legacy as one of Israel’s greatest prime ministers.

While Netanyahu has steered relatively clear of public press appearances over the past several months as the war has progressed, the speech to Congress is another opportunity to try to convince Israelis, who will be closely monitoring the developments of his trip, that Bibi, for better or worse, remains Israel’s indispensable man. JNS

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Israeli leaders, Jewish groups praise Biden after he drops out of 2024 race Israeli president Isaac Herzog sent "heartfelt thanks" for Biden's "friendship and steadfast support for the Israeli people over his decades long career." JNS Staff. (July 21, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Israelis share harrowing account after being attacked in Greece. 'I saw one of the motorcyclists chasing my friends with a gun,' witness recounts; Greek Embassy condemns attack, says incident being investigated Hassan Shaalan | published:07.21.24 | 12:55 New testimonies have revealed shocking details about the attack on Fahad Qubati, a 24-year-old Christian Arab from Nazareth, who was beaten in Malia, Crete after being mistaken for an Israeli Jew. YNet

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US source: Netanyahu-Biden meeting to go ahead as scheduled. Source tells AP that Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet President Biden at the White House this week as planned, despite Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Elad Benari, Jul 22, 2024, 12:14 AM. INN

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Former Houthi official: Attacks on Israel were 'a serious mistake.'

Former Houthi official worries attacks on Israel may lead to aerial, naval, siege on Yemen - 'and the ones paying the price will be the civilians.'

Israel National News. Jul 22, 2024, 8:50 AM INN

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Report: 2 IDF Soldiers Were Killed Securing Biden’s Failed Aid Pier. July 22, 2024. YWN

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Canadian citizen attempts terror stabbing at moshav near Gaza, is shot dead. 22 July, 2024 Emanuel Fabian.

A Canadian man attempted a terror stabbing on Monday morning at the entrance to Netiv Ha’asara, a moshav in southern Israel close to the Gaza border, the Israel Defense Forces said, adding that the assailant was shot and killed.

The IDF confirmed that the assailant was a Canadian citizen, adding, “We emphasize that the suspect is a foreign citizen who arrived at the scene from Israel and not from the Gaza Strip.”

The Kan public broadcaster reported that the man, identified as Qawarshi Zakaria Adam, carried a Canadian passport and that he shouted “Free Palestine!” as he conducted the attack.

According to reports, the suspect entered Israel on Sunday on a tourist visa.

According to the military, the suspect arrived at the entrance to the Gaza border community by car, got out, and threatened security forces with a knife. The guards shot and killed him.

“He was shouting, ‘You’re murdering people in Gaza!’ and we neutralized him,” said a member of the moshav’s civilian security squad, according to the Walla news site.

Magen David Adom reported that a 61-year-old woman was affected by severe anxiety in the wake of the attack, but no one was physically wounded. TOI

Terror attack thwarted in southern Israel The assailant, who was neutralized at the scene, was a foreign national according to the IDF. JNS Staff. (July 22, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Illegal resident arrested for murder of Prisoner Services officer. Israel National News. Jul 22, 2024, 1:32 PM INN

Palestinian arrested in murder of Israel Prison Service officer. Ibrahim Mansur is a member of Hamas.

(July 22, 2024 / JNS) Security services arrested a Palestinian terrorist on suspicion of murdering Israel Prison Service dog handler Yochai Avni in his home in the Samaria town of Givon Hahadasha earlier this month, the Israel Police and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Monday. JNS

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Outgoing UN rapporteur urges int'l probe into 1980s atrocities in Iran. Jul 22, 2024, 22:10 GMT+1 Updated 9:51 PM.

The outgoing UN special human rights rapporteur Iran called for a comprehensive international investigation into the systematic human rights violations committed by Iranian authorities during the early 1980s and the 1988 massacres.

Thousands of dissidents, including members of minority groups like Baha'is, Kurds, and those affiliated with organizations such as the Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) and other leftist groups, were executed in the 1980s, particularly during the summer of 1988. Political prisoners were executed following a fatwa issued by Iran's then-leader, Ruhollah Khomeini, with the approval of a four-member death committee.

Javaid Rehman's detailed report presents damning findings on human rights violations in Iran during 1981-1982 and 1988, highlighting systematic "atrocity crimes" and grave human rights abuses committed by Iranian authorities, including extrajudicial executions, torture, and enforced disappearances of political opponents.

The report focuses on the summary, arbitrary, and extrajudicial executions of thousands of political prisoners, which Rehman categorizes as crimes against humanity.

"The high-ranking state officials connived, conspired, and actively engaged to plan, order, and commit crimes against humanity and genocide against the nationals of their own state," the report said.

Historical context and continued relevance.

The atrocities detailed in the report occurred during two critical periods in Iran’s history: immediately following the 1979 revolution and during the 1988 massacres. The 1981-1982 period saw mass arrests and executions as the newly-established Islamic Republic sought to consolidate power by eliminating opposition.

Rehman’s findings connect these historical atrocities to ongoing human rights violations in Iran. He notes that many officials implicated in the crimes remain in power, benefiting from a culture of impunity.

“Notwithstanding the availability of overwhelming evidence, those with criminal responsibility for these grave and most serious violations of human rights and crimes under international law remain in power and control,” he asserts.

Specific crimes and victims.

The report meticulously documents various crimes, including torture, rape, and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls. It highlights the persecution of ethnic, linguistic, and religious minorities, including the Bahá'í community. Rehman emphasizes the enduring impact of these crimes on survivors and their families, who continue to suffer from psychological trauma and are often denied closure.

One poignant testimony in the report states, “Our suffering stems directly from the permanent crimes committed by the Islamic Republic, and these government-sanctioned atrocities persist to this day.”

Calls for international action.

The outgoing special rapporteur who will be replaced by Mai Sato called on the international community to establish an investigative and accountability mechanism to address these crimes. He urged prompt, impartial, and thorough investigations into the crimes committed during the specified periods, focusing on the mass executions and enforced disappearances.

“The proposed international accountability mechanism must investigate the ‘atrocity crimes’ committed during 1981-1982 and in 1988 against thousands of political opponents," the report says.

Rehman also highlighted the need for universal jurisdiction, urging individual states to initiate criminal investigations against those responsible for the crimes. He points out the structural obstacles within Iran's judicial system, which make it incapable of addressing these violations.

Connection to recent protests.

The report draws a direct line from the historical atrocities to the recent "Woman, Life, Freedom" protest movement, which began in September 2022. This movement, sparked by resistance to enforced veiling, mirrors the earlier resistance to oppressive measures following the 1979 revolution. Rehman underscores that the oppressive structures established during the early years of the Islamic Republic continue to facilitate human rights abuses today.

Rehman finally calls for comprehensive measures to ensure justice and accountability, including the establishment of an international investigative mechanism, demanding truth and reparations for victims, encourage states to exercise universal jurisdiction over the crime, and supporting the establishment of justice and accountability within Iran.

The UN mandate to examine Iran human rights came into effect in 1984 - the first Special Rapporteur Andres Aguilar resigned after two years because of the lack of cooperation from the Iranian authorities.

Things haven’t improved since then: the mandate has never been recognized by the Islamic Republic, which refuses entry into the country by the Special Rapporteur. But Iran has so far failed to get the mandate itself blocked, which it was able to do from 2002 until 2011 by exploiting the country's voting system within the Human Rights Council. IranIntl

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All 50 Democratic party US state chairs back Harris. By Reuters. 07/22/2024 02:20 AM All 50 Democratic party state chairs have thrown their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's new presidential nominee, according to sources familiar with the matter JPost

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Poll of US Jews: Kamala Harris less pro-Israel than Biden. Israel National News Jul 22, 2024, 2:58 PM ...Kamala Harris, the leading candidate to represent the Democratic Party in the presidential elections in November, after the retirement of US President Joe Biden, is considered less pro-Israel than Biden, according to the Jewish People's Voice index of the Jewish People Policy Institute. INN

Potential Harris presidency could turn the screws on Israel. Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly pushed the Biden administration to show more sympathy for Gazans and to get tough with Israel. David Isaac. (July 22, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Netanyahu heads to DC to ‘anchor bipartisan support’ for Israel. "This will be an opportunity to thank [Biden] for the things he did for Israel in the war and during his long and distinguished career in public service," said the Israeli PM. Charles Bybelezer. (July 22, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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US Central Command destroys Houthi USVs in Red Sea. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/22/2024 07:17 AM JPost

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IDF intercepts numerous targets fired from Lebanon over North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/22/2024 08:28 AM JPost

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IDF returns to Khan Younis after 3-month hiatus as terrorism resurfaces. Army instructs residents to evacuate eastern part of city following rocket fire toward Israel; operation aims to prevent reestablishment of Hamas infrastructure; Nahal Brigade concludes Rafah operations. Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | published:07.22 24|11:23 YNet

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Cleared for publication: Hostages Yagev Buchshtab & Alex Dancyg were murdered in captivity. Israel National News. Jul 22, 2024, 1:09 PM INN

IDF Confirms Deaths Of 2 More Hostages, Bringing Confirmed Hostage Deaths To 44. July 22, 2024. YWN

Kibbutz Nirim announces death of hostage Yagev Buchshtab in Gaza captivity. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/22/2024 01:09 PM JPost

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Abduction plot foiled. Jericho-area terrorists planned to hide hostages in pit. Israel National News. Jul 22, 2024, 4:19 PM INN

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Watch: Armed Hamas terrorists attempt to commandeer humanitarian aid. Israel National News Jul 22, 2024, 6:01 PM INN

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Capt. Mordechai Kadmon killed by grenade in Gaza outside of operational activity. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/22/2024 06:14 PM JPost

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IDF orders evacuation of part of Gaza safe zone, says Hamas deeply embedded in area. Heavy shelling reported in Khan Younis as Israeli ground troops begin new offensive; UN says convoy came under heavy fire while en route to Gaza City on Sunday By Emanuel Fabian, Gianluca Pachianni and Agencies. 22 July, 2024, 3:12 pm. Updated at 8:18 pm TOI

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The High Level Military Group is visiting Israel this week to undertake an expert assessment of the war. The HLMG consists of former generals and ministers and security officials from NATO and other democratic countries exploring the challenges of 21st Century warfare. Office of the President of Israel @IsraelPresident President @Isaac_Herzog met this evening with the High-Level Military Group delegation, made up of senior former military and political figures: “As respected and leading experts in the realities of warfare, your voices resonate on the world stage. Israel is engaged in a battle… Jul 22, 2024 in X

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Harrow GP who led banned Islamist group has work suspension overturned Lawyers for Dr Wahid Shaida, former UK head of Hizb ut-Tahrir, called the decision by NHS England a 'significant triumph' By MImichelle Rosenberg July 22, 2024. JewishNews

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Fury in France after politician says Israelis ‘not welcome’ at Paris Olympics. Hard-left politician Thomas Portes accused of ‘putting a target on the backs of Israeli athletes’ when he asked a crowd to ‘mobilise’ against Israelis. By Jane Prinsley. July 22, 2024 13:04 TheJC

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Illinois men charged with hate crimes for ‘free Gaza’ graffiti at grocery store. “I find the charges against these two men extremely disturbing,” stated Robert Berlin, the DuPage County state’s attorney. Gavel. Credit: Katrin Bolovtsova/Pexels.Gavel. Credit: Katrin Bolovtsova/Pexels. (July 22, 2024 / JNS) Tabshir Rizvi, 23, and Mohammed Faroun, 22, both of the northeastern part of Illinois, were charged with hate crimes last week for allegedly spray painting ‘free Gaza’ on a grocery store in Bloomingdale, Ill., on June 24, the office of the DuPage County state’s attorney stated. JNS

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Biden Goes After Israeli Baker Who Shot Terrorist. "Muslim Travel Ban" replaced with "Israeli Travel Ban." July 22, 2024 by Daniel Greenfield.

Eight years ago, Elor Azaia, an Israeli Army medic, arrived at the scene of an Islamic terrorist attack in the biblical Jewish city of Hebron. Two Islamic terrorists had been shot after attacking Israeli soldiers. One of the terrorists, wearing a heavy coat in springtime weather, was still alive, and Elor suspected that he had a suicide bomb vest hidden underneath the coat.

The soldiers on the scene were uncertain what to do and Elor took the shot to save their lives.

The Islamic terrorist attack had been timed for the Jewish holiday of Purim, but the party was just getting started. An Arab Muslim activist filmed the shooting and provided video of it to the anti-Israel leftist group B’Tselem which is backed by George Soros and the Ford Foundation.

Even though evidence by a leading pathologist showed that the terrorist was already dead when Elor fired his shot, the young soldier was dragged through a trial that traumatized his parents and divided the country. Polls showed that 63% of Israelis opposed his conviction.

“The commanders didn’t know what to do,” Elor’s platoon sergeant testified, and stated that, “as long as the terrorist is moving, he is a threat.”

Despite clear evidence that Elor had acted legitimately and hadn’t even killed the terrorist, the combination of international pressure and a leftist judiciary led to his unfortunate conviction. The young soldier was sentenced to 18 months in prison. And that seemed to be the end of it.

In the summer of 2018, he was released from prison and opened a bakery. The ‘Victory’ bakery, run by Elor and his brother, sells chocolate donuts, cakes, challahs and croissants.

Now, eight years later, the Biden administration has sanctioned Elor and his entire family.

Instead of using watch lists to keep Islamic terrorists out of America, Biden is putting those who kill Islamic terrorists on watch lists... FPM

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In Letters To Leaders Of Hamas, Hizbullah And Syria, Iran's New President, Masoud Pezeshkian, Pledges: The Policy Of Supporting The Resistance Against Israel Will Continue 'Full Force.' July 22, 2024 MEMRI

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Palestinians approve paying terrorists more than civil servants – PA official PA official: No one complains when receiving half of what terrorist prisoners receive. Gaza War (2023) Jul 22, 2024. PalWatch

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Military pressure will bring hostages' release, PM says. Netanyahu tells family members of hostages, who are traveling with him to the U.S. that the military pressure is bringing change which he hopes will grow, and enable to hostages' release which he says is the goal of the war.

Itamar Eichner | published: 07.22.24 | 23:58 YNet

'The conditions are ripe for a hostage release deal.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet representatives of the families of the hostages: The conditions to bring them back are ripe, for the simple reason that we are putting very, very strong pressure on Hamas.

Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Jul 23, 2024, 5:48 AM INN

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Tulkarem commanders of Hamas, al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades said killed in IDF airstrike. By TOI Staff. Biden vows he’ll keep pushing to end Gaza war, free the captives after quitting race * Hamas says it signed national unity agreement with Fatah at China summit. TOI

Fatah military chief in Tulkarm killed in drone strike. The head of the Fatah military wing in Tulkarm was killed in a drone strike on Tuesday, according to Palestinian media reports. Troops were operating in the West Bank city and exchanges of fire were ongoing. |Einav Halabi|07.23.24|00:42 YNet

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Hezbollah brags: 'We launched Katyushas towards Moshav Tzuriel.' Israel National News. Jul 23, 2024. INN

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Report: Netanyahu requested meeting with Trump during US visit . Israel National News. Jul 23, 2024, 5:53 AM INN

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Biden to meet Netanyahu on Thursday. Elad Benari. Jul 23, 2024, 4:24 AM INN

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After barrage on the north. IDF strikes terrorist targets in Lebanon. Israel National News. Jul 23, 2024, 6:48 AM INN

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Hamas, Fatah to meet with media in China after reconciliation talks. By Reuters. 07/23/2024 06:41 AM JPost

Hamas and Fatah sign declaration in Beijing on ending rift, Chinese state media says. Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a government together. By Jack Jeffery Associated Press, TIA Goldenberg Associated Press, and Huizhong Wu Associated Press. July 23, 2024.

...Reacting to the announcement out of China, Israel’s foreign minister said no joint governance between Hamas and Fatah in Gaza will take place "because Hamas’ rule will be crushed.”

U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, “We made clear we want to see the Palestinian Authority” with a governing role in Gaza, “but no, we do not want to see a role for Hamas,” which he said has “blood on its hands.” ABC

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IAF attacks Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon overnight. By Maariv. 07/23/2024 06:43 AM JPost

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School year will not begin in evacuated northern communities, Education Minister Kisch says. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/23/2024 02:31 PM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah vehicle in southern Lebanon, drones crash on Mount Meron. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/23/2024 04:12 PM JPost

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Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman: 'Palestinian state? The only solution is Israeli sovereignty.' Israel National News Jul 23, 2024, 4:52 PM INN

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Houthis publish footage from UAV launch at Tel Aviv. Israel National News. Jul 23, 2024, 5:06 PM INN

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Biden to meet with families of US hostages held in Gaza, US official says. By Reuters. 07/23/2024 04:27 PM JPost

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Trump to Meet Netanyahu Friday At Mar-a-Lago. July 23, 2024 YWN

Netanyahu's office hits back at criticism over Friday scheduling of Trump meeting. TOI

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In first, male Oct. 7 survivor recounts rape at hands of Hamas terrorists. In US House, hostage’s dad urges lawmakers to pressure PM to take hostage deal * Macron, International Olympic Committee rebuff calls to bar Israeli athletes. By Michael Bachner and TOI Staff. 23 July, 2024 In first, male Oct. 7 survivor recounts rape at hands of Hamas terrorists.

A survivor of the Hamas massacre at the Supernova music festival on October 7 speaks up about Hamas terrorists allegedly raping him during their attack, the first male victim of rape to recount their story in their own voice since most such victims ended up being murdered.

The man, only identified by his first Hebrew initial Dalet, tells Channel 12 news about how he was fleeing the onslaught on his own when forces from Hamas’s elite Nukhba unit caught up.

“They pin you to the ground, you try to resist, they take of your clothes, laugh at you, humiliate you, spit at you,” he says, his face blurred and his voice distorted to avoid recognition. “They touched [private] parts, they rape you.”

“There is a circle, [people] laugh, and you don’t know what to do in the moment, whether you should resist or let it pass, how to deal with the situation. There was a very difficult rape. At some point more people arrived and called for them and so they had to stop,” adds Dalet.

“It’s a very tough moment. Weakness in the entire body. As if your blood is cheap. They were wildly intoxicated, celebrating, laughing with their pistols, with their knives. You disassociate yourself from the situation, but on the other hand experience it very strongly. Very difficult,” he says.

The network says Dalet eventually managed to escape, with the help of Israeli forces that showed up.

Dalet’s testimony has been handed to a police unit investigating sexual crimes committed by the terrorists on October 7, after he filed a complaint, Channel 12 says. TOI

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Noa Argamani to Netanyahu: 'Hearing you say the war would be long was breaking point for me.' Freed hostage attended meeting prime minister held in Washington with relatives of hostages; 'They are suffering and dying there, I saw death with my own eyes when they were killed next to me,' she said; Biden will meet with families of hostages who hold US citizenship Yael Ciechanover, Itamar Eichner | published: 07.23.24 YNet

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Families of American hostages meet with US Foreign Affairs Committee. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/23/2024 05:11 PM JPost

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Palestinian Authority recognition makes 899 Gazans eligible for Pay-for-Slay. Recognition makes the Gaza terrorists eligible for Pay-for-Slay salaries. July 23, 2024. [154] PalWatch

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Speaker Johnson slams VP Harris's decision to boycott Netanyahu's speech. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that it was 'unconscionable' for Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Senators to not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech and to 'make political calculations when our ally is in such dire straits.' Yitz Goldberg, Jul 23, 2024, 6:36 PM INN

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US VP Harris to meet Netanyahu this week at White House. By Reuters. July 23, 2024 JPost

Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig: BREAKING: Kamala Harris's team confirmed that she is set to meet with PM Netanyahu at the White House this week during his visit.

The VP would not be able to preside over Netanyahu's speech to both houses of Congress tomorrow as she is away on a pre-scheduled official trip. July 22, 2024 On X

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Ora Levitt 🇮🇱 חיילת צה"ל 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי @IDFsoldiergirl: In #Rafah. In the south of the 'Brazil' neighborhood, #IDF troops destroyed a significant underground route 100s of meters long that included several floors & levels. #Israel #IDFHeroes #NeverAgain #Bringthemhomenow #Freethehostages #October7massacre #Gaza #October7Genocide… Jul 22, 2024 on X

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Hostage Matan Zangauker’s mom publishes clip showing him in Gaza after Oct. 7 attack. By TOI Staff. 23 July, 2024. In short video, Gazans can be heard gleefully cheering as terrorists drive by with Israeli captive; mother also shares their text exchange from right before he was kidnapped. TOI

Hostage Matan Zangauker led on motorcycle. Footage shows two Hamas terrorists leading Matan Zangauker, who was abducted on October 7th, on a motorcycle as Gazans cheer in the background. Israel National News. Jul 23, 2024, 8:03 PM INN

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French police arrest man who planned attack during Olympics, says security source. By Reuters. 07/23/2024 08:58 PM JPost

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Bereaved father to US official: 'Stop pressuring Netanyahu, join the fight against Hamas.' Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Jul 23, 2024, 10:06 PM INN

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Protesters demonstrate against Israel at Capitol Hill a day before Netanyahu's speech. In protest organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, hundreds demand that the US stop arming Israel. Police clear the area. Israel National News, Jul 24, 2024 INN

Have you seen today (in DC) the kaffiyah woman and other mainly non-Jews protesting Bibi with shirts saying "Jews against..."?

It reminds the busted 5/11/23 [155] tweet by Islamic bigot "palesinian" SJP founder Hatem Bazian [156] tweeting "as Jews" - he who oversees JVP (Jewish Voice For Peace).  If more than anything it is a cover for the Goliath racist anti Jewish attacks organized by Arab groups and Islamists seeking Islamization. at Myrightword

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Islamic Jihad attempts to launch rocket from Tulkarm. Israel National News. Jul 23, 2024, 10:20 PM INN

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Israel, US, UAE said to have held secret Abu Dhabi meeting on Gaza postwar plan. By TOI Staff. Axios reports proposal similar to that presented by Gallant in January, after senior UAE official signaled Abu Dhabi could contribute troops to a peacekeeping force. 23 July 2024, 4:11 pm. TOI

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Highest price ever for killing one person': Houthis celebrate strike as Yemenis suffer By Maariv. Published: July 23, 2024 09:09

Following Israel's strike on Hodeidah, Yemen and its people face the blow of the attack, but may face greater complications due to Houthi rule. The Saudi Al-Hadath news channel presented various interpretations of the recent escalation between Israel and the Houthis in Yemen. This follows the Houthi UAV attack on Israel and the subsequent "Operation Outstretched Arm," which led to the bombing of the port of Hodeidah in Yemen. According to the channel's commentators, Iran, which supports the Houthis, has an interest in "complicating Yemen." Former Houthi spokesman Ali Al Bukhaiti was quoted on Al-Hadath as saying, "For the first time since the organization was established 20 years ago, the Houthis have killed an Israeli." "They have caused the death of over half a million Yemenis since their coup. They have starved and displaced tens of millions, overthrowing the republic, the country, and its institutions. This is the highest price ever paid in history for killing one person." JPost

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Sympathy to deep admiration': US comedian discovers love for Hamas in Ramallah - interview. By Mathilda Heller. Published: July 24, 2024.

“There was not one person who didn’t like Hamas - not even - I didn’t meet one person who didn’t love Hamas.” Most Palestinians that Jewish American comedian Zach Fox spoke to in Ramallah for the “Wild West Bank” - the name of his newly released video - expressed unwavering support for Hamas, antisemitic views, and an antipathy towards a two-state solution, he told the Jerusalem Post. JPost

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Ten IDF soldiers suffer from smoke inhalation during military exercise on base. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/24/2024 12:39 AM JPost

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Starlink now active in Gaza, says Elon Musk. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/24/2024 12:59 AM JPost

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Prime Minister's Office: Netanyahu-Trump meeting will be closed to the media. By Maariv. 07/24/2024 01:12 AM JPost

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Arabs pelt Jewish cars with rocks in Huwara. Israel National News. Jul 24, 2024, 4:07 AM INN

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'Worst leader in Jewish history.' Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech. Elad Benari. Jul 24, 2024, 4:52 AM INN

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IDF soldier seriously wounded by missiles that fell near Har Dov. By Avi Ashkenazi. 07/24/2024 06:10 AM JPost

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Britain: Radical Islamist preacher convicted of terrorism offenses. Elad Benari. Jul 24, 2024, 6:54 AM British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary convicted of terrorism offenses after a trial in London, facing "a significant sentence". INN

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PIJ attempted to launch rockets from Tulkarm, Palestinian sources reveal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/24/2024 07:34 AM JPost

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Month after month, @TheLancet evidence of the accuracy of Gaza death statistics is proven false. July 24, 2024. As we've mentioned previously, the Lancet in December published a correspondence that claimed to indicate that the Gaza ministry of health statistics were accurate by comparing the death rates per thousand of the ministry's numbers and the presumably accurate UNRWA staff death numbers. It found that the death rate per thousand of UNRWA workers was even higher than what the Hamas health ministry reported, thereby indicating that the ministry numbers were trustworthy... EoZ

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IDF soldier lightly injured in Samaria operation. Uzi Baruch. Jul 24, 2024, 12:56 PM INN

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IDF destroys home of terrorist who murdered Israelis near Eli. Uzi Baruch. IDF soldiers demolish home of terrorist Muhammad Manasra, who murdered two civilians at a gas station near Eli earlier this year. Jul 24, 2024, 2:27 PM INN

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Released hostage Aviva Siegel: 'They torture everybody, all the time.' Released hostage Aviva Siegel, wife of Keith, still in Hamas captivity, calls for a hostage deal now: 'I survived the horrors, I know they are going through hell. I witnessed the violence and the sexual assaults.' Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Jul 24, 2024, 9:29 AM INN

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Egypt showing flexibility on IDF staying along its Gaza border to block arms smuggling. By Jacob Magid. 24 July, 2024, 10:12 am. Cairo is moving toward Israeli position despite public declarations, which could harm Hamas effort to ensure total IDF retreat as part of hostage deal, officials tell ToI. TOI

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Ben Gvir in the Knesset: Diplomatic echelon allows Jews to pray on the Temple Mount. Hezki Baruch Jul 24, 2024, 3:21 PM INN

After Ben Gvir claims he prayed at Temple Mount, PM asserts status quo unchanged. By TOI Staff. 24 July, 2024. Haredi lawmakers accuse far-right minister of violating Jewish law * High-level Israeli delegation said set to arrive in Cairo for hostage talks this evening. TOI

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Hezbollah publishes new video inside Israel's borders. Video taken by Hezbollah UAV shows Ramat David Air Force base, located 50 km from Lebanese border, including locations of senior officers and sensitive storage sites.

Israel National News Jul 24, 2024, 2:31 PM INN

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Minister Goldknopf to the families of abductees: "The redemption of captives and the 'saving of souls' come first." As I have stated several times, at the order of our gentlemen we will support any deal that is brought to the government.   Chairman of [Agudat Yisrael] United Torah Judaism, Minister of Construction and Housing Yitzhak Goldknopf, held another meeting today (Wednesday) with the families of the kidnapped soldiers. [7.24.24]. His words to the family members: "Redemption of captives and 'saving of souls' come first. As I have stated several times, at the behest of our gentlemen we will support any deal that is brought to the government. It is our duty to return them home quickly and get them out of slavery to redemption.' Rotter

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Johnson to Netanyahu: '2,000 years after destruction, strongest nation supports Israel.' Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Jul 24, 2024, 8:27 PM INN . _____

Netanyahu gets minute-long standing ovation as he arrives in Congress. By Lazar Berman. Today, 9:14 pm TOI

Netanyahu addresses Congress, lays out vision for post-war Gaza, anti-Iran alliance Warm applause as PM says America and Israel must stand together to ensure forces of civilization triumph over barbarism * Condemns anti-Israel demonstrators as Iran’s useless idiots. TOI

Netanyahu to Congress: 'I promise, we will win.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address during a joint meeting of Congress. Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Jul 24, 2024, 9:22 PM INN

‘Our victory will be your victory,’ Netanyahu tells US Congress The Israeli prime minister thanked the United states for its friendship and support and emphasized the need to eradicate Hamas and to counter the Iranian threat. Akiva Van Koningsveld. (July 24, 2024 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received frequent applause and standing ovations—often from both sides of the aisle—as he delivered an address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday afternoon.

In his remarks, which ran about an hour, Netanyahu praised the closeness of the U.S.-Israeli relationship, called for a decisive victory over the Hamas terror group and urged the United States to help defeat the Iranian regime that, he said, threatens both the Jewish state and the rest of the world. He also said that it was a “profound honor to address this citadel of democracy for the fourth time.”

“In the Middle East, Iran’s axis of terror confronts Israel, America and our Arab friends,” Netanyahu said. “This is not a clash between civilizations. It’s a clash between barbarism and civilizations. It’s a clash between those who glorify death and those who sanctify life.”

Israel and the United must stand together “for the forces of civilization to triumph,” the Israeli prime minister said. “We will win.”

Oct. 7.

When 3,000 Palestinian terrorists invaded the Jewish state on Oct. 7, “heaven turned into hell,” Netanyahu said.

“These monsters—they raped women, they beheaded men, they burned babies alive, killed parents in front of their children and children in front of their parents,” he added.

Netanyahu noted several guests in the Capitol who served heroically with distinction on and after Oct. 7, including Israeli soldiers who were wounded. They and their colleagues deserve respect and admiration, not condemnation for war crimes, Netanyahu said.

The prime minister also spoke to family members of hostages taken on Oct. 7 who joined him on the trip to Washington. He vowed not to rest until their loved ones are freed from the Gaza “dungeons.”

Negotiations to secure their release are “taking place right now,” Netanyahu said.

“Israel has already brought home 135 of these hostages, including seven who were freed during rescue operations,” he added.

Netanyahu also praised U.S. President Joe Biden for coming to Israel’s aid after Oct. 7. He called Biden’s visit to the Jewish state on Oct. 18, during the war, a “visit that will never be forgotten.”

‘Useful idiots.’

The Israeli prime minister noted that there were some protesters outside the Capitol that day and that there have been anti-Israel protests on college and university campuses.

Those demonstrators and the administrators who enable them are “useful idiots” for the Iranian regime who betray liberal values, he said.

Netanyahu CongressIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on July 24, 2024, in Washington, D/C. Photo by Drew Angerer/AFP via Getty Images. “Just as malicious lies were leveled for centuries at the Jewish people, malicious lies are now being leveled at the Jewish state,” he said. “The outrageous slanders that Israel is racist and genocidal are meant to delegitimize Israel, demonize the Jewish state and demonize Jews everywhere.”

“Despite all the lies you’ve heard, the war in Gaza has one of the lowest ratios of combatants to non-combatants casualties in the history of urban warfare,” he said. “You want to know where it’s lowest in Gaza? It’s lowest in Rafah.”

“When Israel fights Hamas, we’re fighting Iran. When we fight Hezbollah, we’re fighting Iran. When we fight the Houthis, we’re fighting Iran,” Netanyahu added.

“When we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United States of America,” Netanyahu said. “Our enemies are your enemies. Our fight is your fight. And our victory will be your victory.”

Military aid.

Netanyahu called on lawmakers to fast-track military aid as a means to “dramatically expedite” an end to the war in Gaza and prevent all-out war on the Jewish state’s northern border and other fronts.

“In World War II, as Britain fought on the frontlines of civilization, Winston Churchill appealed to Americans with these famous words: ‘Give us the tools and we’ll finish the job,'” Netanyahu said, to applause on the right side of the aisle.

“Today, as Israel fights on the frontlines of civilization, I too appeal to America,” he said. “Give us the tools faster and we’ll finish the job faster.”

With the speech, Netanyahu surpassed British wartime leader Winston Churchill as the foreign leader who has addressed a joint session of Congress the most times. Netanyahu previously addressed that body in 2015, 2011 and 1996. JNS

Netanyahu: My vision is a demilitarized Gaza, governed by a military stripm The Prime Minister said in his speech that if the abductees are returned and Hamas surrenders, the war will end at that moment • Netanyahu presented his vision for the day after: "a demilitarized and de-radicalized Gaza" • According to him, Israel will dominate security, and moderate Gazans will be partners in the civil administration of the Strip. 24.07.24 Now14

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Netanyahu Makes Israel’s Case to Congress. Kamala Harris and J.D. Vance both skipped the Prime Minister’s speech, alas. By The Editorial Board. July 24, 2024 5:35 pm ET.

([157] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday PHOTO: CRAIG HUDSON/REUTERS).

When an ally is at war, the least its leader deserves is a hearing. The lawmakers who boycotted the speech by Israel’s Prime Minister to Congress on Wednesday revealed more about themselves than they did about Benjamin Netanyahu.

Had they listened, they might have learned why Israel fights. They also would have heard from Mr. Netanyahu that “Israel has enabled more than 40,000 aid trucks to enter Gaza. That’s half-a-million tons of food and more than 3,000 calories [a day] for every man, woman and child in Gaza” before Hamas’s theft. They could have considered how “the ability of all democracies to fight terrorism will be imperiled” by the constraints international institutions seek to impose on Israel.

“The war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas surrenders, disarms and returns all the hostages,” Mr. Netanyahu said. But if they don’t, Israel will fight until victory. “Give us the tools faster, and we’ll finish the job faster,” he said. The implication that President Biden’s decision to delay weapons transfers has dragged out the war is true, but it was wisely left unsaid.

Mr. Netanyahu thanked Mr. Biden and Donald Trump—and all Americans—for their support. Democrats are still sore, however, from his 2015 address criticizing the Iran nuclear deal. The Prime Minister warned then that Iran was surrounding Israel in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, and “seizing control of Yemen, threatening the strategic straits at the mouth of the Red Sea.” He asked, “Would Iran be less aggressive when sanctions are removed and its economy is stronger?” WJS

Netanyahu likens 'Gays for Gaza' to 'Chickens for KFC' in speech to Congress Jackson Walker. CBS 12 News. 07/24/2024.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday chastised certain anti-Israel protesters during his address to a joint session of Congress. CBS

Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News. Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Full text and video of Netanyahu's speech.

Here's the text of Netanyahu's speech to Congress on Wednesday. --

We meet today at a crossroads of history. Our world is in upheaval. In the Middle East, Iran’s axis of terror confronts America, Israel and our Arab friends. This is not a clash of civilizations. It’s a clash between barbarism and civilization. It’s a clash between those who glorify death and those who sanctify life.

For the forces of civilization to triumph, America and Israel must stand together. Because when we stand together, something very simple happens. We win. They lose.

And my friends, I came to assure you today of one thing: we will win.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Like December 7th, 1941, and September 11th, 2001, October 7th is a day that will forever live in infamy.

It was the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah. It began as a perfect day. Not a cloud in the sky. Thousands of young Israelis were celebrating at an outdoor music festival. And suddenly, at 6:29 a.m., as children were still sleeping soundly in their beds in the towns and kibbutzim next to Gaza, suddenly heaven turned into hell. Three thousand Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel. They butchered 1,200 people from 41 countries, including 39 Americans. Proportionately, compared to our population size, that’s like 20 9/11s in one day. And these monsters, they raped women, they beheaded men, they burnt babies alive, they killed parents in front of their children and children in front of their parents. They dragged 255 people, both living in dead, into the dark dungeons of Gaza.

Israel has already brought home 135 of these hostages, including seven who were freed in daring rescue operations. One of those freed hostages, Noa Argamani, is here in the gallery sitting near my wife Sara.

On the morning of October 7th, the entire world saw Noa’s look of desperation as she was violently abducted to Gaza on the back of a motorcycle. I met Noa’s mother Liora a few months ago. She was dying of cancer. She said to me, “Prime Minister, I have one final wish. I wish to hug my daughter Noa one last time before I die.”

Two months ago, I authorized a breathtaking commando rescue operation. Our Special Forces, including a heroic officer named Arnon Zmora, who fell in this battle, rescued Noa and three other hostages.

I think it’s one of the most moving things, when Noa was reunited with her mother, Liora, and her mother’s last wish came true.

Noa, we’re so thrilled to have you with us today. Thank you.

Many hostage families are also here with us today, including Eliyahu Bibas. Eliyahu Bibas is the grandfather of those two beautiful red-headed boys, the Bibas boys, toddlers. And they were taken hostage with their mother and Eliyahu’s son. The entire family was taken hostage. Two beautiful red-haired children taken hostage. What monsters.

And with us also is Iris Haim, whose son Yotam bravely escaped Hamas captivity with two other Israelis, and tragically they were killed making their way back to our lines.

We have with us also the families of American hostages. They’re here.

The pain these families have endured is beyond words. I met with them again yesterday and I promised them this. I will not rest until all their loved ones are home. All of them.

As we speak, we’re actively engaged in intensive efforts to secure their release, and I’m confident that these efforts can succeed. Some of them are taking place right now.

I want to thank President Biden for his tireless efforts on behalf of the hostages and for his efforts to the hostage families as well.

I thank President Biden for his heartful support for Israel after the savage attack on October 7th. He rightly called Hamas “sheer evil.” He dispatched two aircraft carriers to the Middle East to deter a wider war. And he came to Israel to stand with us during our darkest hour, a visit that will never be forgotten.

President Biden and I have known each other for over forty years. I want to thank him for half a century of friendship to Israel and for being, as he says, a proud Zionist. Actually, he says, a proud Irish American Zionist.

My friends, for more than nine months, Israel’s soldiers have shown boundless courage.

With us today is Lieutenant Avichail Reuven. Avichail is an officer in the Israeli paratroopers. His family immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia. In the early hours of October 7th, Avichail heard the news of Hamas’ bloody rampage. He put on his uniform, grabbed his rifle, but he didn’t have a car. So he ran eight miles to the frontlines of Gaza to defend his people. You heard that right. He ran eight miles, came to the frontlines, killed many terrorists and saved many, many lives. Avichail, we all honor your remarkable heroism.

Another Israeli is with us here today. He’s standing right next to Avichail. This is Master Sergeant Ashraf al Bahiri. Ashraf is a Bedouin soldier from the Israeli Muslim community of Rahat. On October 7th, Ashraf too killed many terrorists. First, he defended his comrades in the military base, and he then rushed to defend the neighboring communities, including the devastated community of Kibbutz Be’eri.

Like Ashraf, the Muslim soldiers of the IDF fought alongside their Jewish, Druze, Christian and other comrades in arms with tremendous bravery.

A third hero, Lieutenant Asa Sofer is also here with us. Asa fought as an officer in the tank corps, and he was wounded in battle. He was wounded in battle while protecting his fellow soldiers from a grenade. He lost his right arm and the vision in his left eye. He’s recovering, and incredibly, within a short time, Asa will soon return to active duty as a commander of a tank company.

I just learned there’s a fourth hero here – Lieutenant Yonatan, Jonathan Ben Hamo who lost a leg in Gaza and continued to fight.

My friends, these are the soldiers of Israel—unbowed, undaunted, unafraid.

As the Bible says, “עם כלביא יקום” —they shall rise like lions. They’ve risen like lions, the lions of Judah, the lions of Israel.

Ladies and Gentlemen, The men and women of the IDF come from every corner of Israeli society, every ethnicity, every color, every creed, left and right, religious and secular. All are imbued with the indomitable spirit of the Maccabees, the legendary Jewish warriors of antiquity.

With us today is Yechiel Leiter, the father of one of those Maccabees. Yechiel’s father escaped the Holocaust and found refuge in America. As a young man, Yechiel moved to Israel and raised a family of eight children. He named his eldest son Moshe after his late father. Moshe became an exemplary officer in one of our elite commando units. He served with distinction for two decades while raising six beautiful children of his own.

On October 7th, Moshe volunteered to return to combat. Four weeks later, he was killed when a booby-trap mine exploded in a tunnel shaft right next to a Mosque. At his son’s funeral Yechiel said this: “If the State of Israel had not been established after the Holocaust, the image engraved in our collective memory would have been the photograph of that helpless Jewish boy in the Warsaw Ghetto holding his hands up in the air with Nazi riffles pointed at him. But because of the birth of Israel,” Yechiel continued, “because of the courage of soldiers like my son Moshe, the Jewish people are no longer helpless in the face of our enemies.”

Yechiel, please rise so we can honor your son’s sacrifice. And I pledge to you and to all the bereaved families of Israel, some of whom are in this hall today, the sacrifice of your loved ones will not be in vain. It will not be in vain because for Israel, “never again” must never be an empty promise. It must always remain a sacred vow. And after October 7th, “never again” is now.

My friends, Defeating our brutal enemies requires both courage and clarity. Clarity begins by knowing the difference between good and evil. Yet incredibly many anti-Israel protesters, many choose to stand with evil. They stand with Hamas. They stand with rapists and murderers. They stand with people who came into the kibbutzim, into a home, the parents hid the children, the two babies, in the attic, in a secret attic. They murdered the family, the parents, they found the secret latch to the hidden attic and then they murdered the babies. These protesters stand with them. They should be ashamed of themselves.

They refuse to make the simple distinction between those who target terrorists and those who target civilians, between the democratic State of Israel and the terrorist thugs of Hamas. We recently learned from the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, that Iran is funding and promoting anti-Israel protests in America. They want to disrupt America. So these protesters burned American flags even on the 4th of July. And I wish to salute the fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina who protected the American flag, protected the American flag against these anti-Israel protesters.

For all we know, Iran is funding the anti-Israel protests that are going on right now outside this building—not that many, but they’re there—and throughout the city. Well, I have a message for these protesters: When the Tyrants of Tehran, who hang gays from cranes and murder women for not covering their hair, are praising, promoting and funding you, you have officially become Iran’s useful idiots.

It’s amazing, absolutely amazing. Some of these protesters hold up signs proclaiming “Gays for Gaza.” They might as well hold up signs saying “Chickens for KFC.”

These protesters chant “From the river to the sea.” But many don’t have a clue what river and what sea they’re talking about. They not only get an F in geography, they get an F in history. They call Israel a colonialist state. Don’t they know that the Land of Israel is where Abraham, Isaac and Jacob prayed, where Isaiah and Jeremiah preached and where David and Solomon ruled?

For nearly four thousand years, the land of Israel has been the homeland of the Jewish people. It’s always been our home; it will always be our home.

It’s not only the campus protesters who get it wrong. It’s also the people who run those campuses. Eighty years after the Holocaust, the presidents of Harvard, Penn, and I’m ashamed to say my alma mater MIT couldn’t bring themselves to condemn the calls for the genocide of Jews. Remember what they said? They said, it depends on the context. Well, let me give these befuddled academics a little context.

Antisemitism is the world’s oldest hatred. For centuries, the massacre of Jews was always preceded by wild accusations. We were accused of everything from poisoning wells to spreading plagues to using the blood of slaughtered children to bake Passover matzos. These preposterous antisemitic lies led to persecution, mass murder and ultimately to history’s worst genocide, the Holocaust.

Now, just as malicious lies were levelled for centuries at the Jewish people, malicious lies are now being levelled at the Jewish state. No, no. Don’t applaud. Listen. The outrageous slanders that paint Israel as racist and genocidal are meant to delegitimize Israel, to demonize the Jewish State and to demonize Jews everywhere. And no wonder, no wonder we’ve witnessed an appalling rise of antisemitism in America and around the world.

My friends, Whenever and wherever we see the scourge of antisemitism, we must unequivocally condemn it and resolutely fight it, without exception.

And don’t be fooled when the blood libels against the Jewish State come from people who wear fancy silk robes and speak in lofty tones about law and Justice.

Here’s a case in point: The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has shamefully accused Israel of deliberately starving the people of Gaza. This is utter complete nonsense. It’s a complete fabrication. Israel has enabled more than 40,000 aid trucks to enter Gaza. That’s half a million tons of food, and that’s more than 3,000 calories for every man, woman and child in Gaza. If there are Palestinians in Gaza who aren’t getting enough food, it’s not because Israel is blocking it, it’s because Hamas is stealing it.

So much for that lie, but here’s another: The ICC prosecutor accuses Israel of deliberately targeting civilians. What in God’s green earth is he talking about? The IDF has dropped millions of flyers, sent millions of text messages, made hundreds of thousands of phone calls to get Palestinian civilians out of harm’s way. But at the same time, Hamas does everything in its power to put Palestinian civilians in harm’s way. They fire rockets from schools, from hospitals, from mosques. They even shoot their own people when they try to leave the war zone. A senior Hamas official Fathi Hamad boasted – Listen to this – He boasted that Palestinian women and children excel at being human shields. His words: “excel at being human shields.” What monstrous evil.

For Israel, every civilian death is a tragedy. For Hamas, it’s a strategy. They actually want Palestinian civilians to die, so that Israel will be smeared in the international media and be pressured to end the war before it’s won.

This would enable Hamas to survive another day, and as they vowed, to carry out October 7th again and again and again. Well, I want to assure you, no matter what pressure is brought to bear, I will never allow that to happen.

The vast majority of Americans have not fallen for this Hamas propaganda. They continue to support Israel, and I want to say: Thank you America, and thank you, senators and house members who continue to support us, continue to support Israel, continue to support the truth and see through the lies.

But as for the minority that may have fallen for Hamas’s con job, I suggest you listen to Colonel John Spencer. John Spencer is head of urban warfare studies at West Point. He studied every major urban conflict, I was going to say in modern history, he corrected me. No. In history.

Israel, he said, has implemented more precautions to prevent civilian harm than any military in history and beyond what international law requires.

That’s why despite all the lies you’ve heard, the war in Gaza has one of the lowest ratios of combatants to non-combatant casualties in the history of urban warfare. And you want to know where it’s lowest in Gaza? It’s lowest in Rafah. In Rafah. Remember what so many people said? If Israel goes into Rafah, there’ll be thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of civilians killed. Well, last week I went into Rafah. I visited our troops as they finished fighting Hamas’ remaining terrorist battalions. I asked the commander there, “How many terrorists did you take out in Rafah?” He gave me an exact number: 1,203. I asked him, “How many civilians were killed?” He said, “Prime Minister, practically none. With the exception of a single incident, where shrapnel from a bomb hit a Hamas weapons depot and unintentionally killed two dozen people, the answer is practically none.” You want to know why? Because Israel got the civilians out of harm’s way, something people said we could never do, but we did it.

These heroes here today, the heroic soldiers of Israel, should not be condemned for how they’re conducting the war in Gaza. They should be commended for it.

I want to thank all of you here today who have forcefully opposed the false accusations of the ICC and stood up for the truth. These lies are not only libelous. They’re downright dangerous. The ICC is trying to shackle Israel’s hands and prevent us from defending ourselves. And if Israel’s hands are tied, America is next. I’ll tell you what else is next. The ability of all democracies to fight terrorism will be imperiled. That’s what’s on the line. So let me assure you, the hands of the Jewish state will never be shackled. Israel will always defend itself.

My friends, In the Middle East, Iran is virtually behind all the terrorism, all the turmoil, all the chaos, all the killing. And that should come as no surprise. When he founded the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Khomeini pledged, “We will export our revolution to the entire world. We will export the Islamic revolution to the entire world.” Now, ask yourself, which country ultimately stands in the way of Iran’s maniacal plans to impose radical Islam on the world? And the answer is clear: It’s America, the guardian of Western civilization and the world’s greatest power. That’s why Iran sees America as its greatest enemy.

Last month, I heard a revealing comment, ostensibly about the war in Gaza, but about something else. It came from the foreign minister of Iran’s proxy, Hezbollah, and he said this: “This is not a war with Israel. Israel,” he said, “is merely a tool. The main war, the real war, is with America.”

Iran’s regime has been fighting America from the moment it came to power. In 1979, it stormed the American embassy, it held scores of Americans hostage for 444 days. Since then, Iran’s terrorist proxies have targeted America in the Middle East and beyond. In Beirut, they killed 241 U.S. servicemen. In Africa, they bombed American embassies. In Iraq, they supplied explosives to maim and kill thousands of American soldiers. In America, they actually sent death squads. They sent death squads here to murder a former secretary of state and a former national security adviser. And as we recently learned, they even brazenly threatened to assassinate President Trump.

But Iran understands that to truly challenge America, it must first conquer the Middle East. And for this it uses its many proxies, including the Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas. Yet in the heart of the Middle East, standing in Iran’s way, is one proud pro-American democracy—my country, the State of Israel.

That’s why the mobs in Tehran chant “Death to Israel” before they chant “Death to America.” For Iran Israel is first, America is next. So, when Israel fights Hamas, we’re fighting Iran. When we fight Hezbollah, we’re fighting Iran. When we fight the Houthis, we’re fighting Iran. And when we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United States of America.

And one more thing. When Israel acts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons that could destroy Israel and threaten every American city, every city that you come from, we’re not only protecting ourselves. We’re protecting you.

My friends, If you remember one thing, one thing from this speech, remember this: Our enemies are your enemies, our fight is your fight, and our victory will be your victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, That victory is in sight. Israel’s defeat of Hamas will be a powerful blow to Iran’s axis of terror. Another part of that axis, Hezbollah, attacked Israel on October 8th, a day after the Hamas attack. It has launched thousands of missiles and drones against us. 80,000 of our citizens in northern Israel evacuated their homes, becoming effectively refugees in their own land. We are committed to returning them home. We prefer to achieve this diplomatically. But let me be clear: Israel will do whatever it must do to restore security to our northern border and return our people safely to their homes.

Last Friday, a third Iranian proxy, the Houthis, attacked Tel Aviv with a deadly drone. It exploded a few hundred feet from the American consulate, killing one person and injuring nine. On Saturday, I authorized a swift response to that attack.

All our enemies should know this. Those who attack Israel will pay a very heavy price.

And as we defend ourselves on all fronts, I know that America has our back. And I thank you for it. All sides of the aisle. Thank you.

My friends, For decades, America has provided Israel with generous military assistance, and a grateful Israel has provided America with critical intelligence that saved many lives. We’ve jointly developed some of the most sophisticated weapons on Earth. I choose my words carefully: we’ve jointly developed some of the most sophisticated weapons on Earth, that help protect both our countries. And we also help keep American boots off the ground while protecting our shared interests in the Middle East.

I deeply appreciate America’s support, including in this current war. But this is an exceptional moment. Fast tracking US military aid can dramatically expedite an end to the war in Gaza and help prevent a broader war in the Middle East.

In World War II, as Britain fought on the frontlines of civilization, Winston Churchill appealed to Americans with these famous words: “Give us the tools and we’ll finish the job.” Today, as Israel fights on the frontline of civilization, I too appeal to America: “Give us the tools faster, and we’ll finish the job faster.”

My dear friends, The war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas surrenders, disarms and returns all the hostages. But if they don’t, Israel will fight until we destroy Hamas’ military capabilities and its rule in Gaza and bring all our hostages home.

That’s what total victory means, and we will settle for nothing less.

The day after we defeat Hamas, a new Gaza can emerge. My vision for that day is of a demilitarized and deradicalized Gaza. Israel does not seek to resettle Gaza. But for the foreseeable future, we must retain overriding security control there to prevent the resurgence of terror, to ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel.

Gaza should have a civilian administration run by Palestinians who do not seek to destroy Israel. That’s not too much to ask. It’s a fundamental thing that we have a right to demand and to receive.

A new generation of Palestinians must no longer be taught to hate Jews but rather to live in peace with us. Those twin words, demilitarization and deradicalization, those two concepts were applied to Germany and Japan after World War II, and that led to decades of peace, prosperity and security.

Following our victory, with the help of regional partners, the demilitarization and deradicalization of Gaza can also lead to a future of security, prosperity and peace. That’s my vision for Gaza.

Now, here’s my vision for the broader Middle East. It’s also shaped in part by what we saw in the aftermath of World War II. After that war, America forged a security alliance in Europe to counter the growing Soviet threat. Likewise, America and Israel today can forge a security alliance in the Middle East to counter the growing Iranian theat.

All countries that are in peace with Israel and all those countries who will make peace with Israel should be invited to join this alliance. We saw a glimpse of that potential alliance on April 14th. Led by the United States, more than half a dozen nations worked alongside Israel to help neutralize hundreds of missiles and drones launched by Iran against us.

Thank you, President Biden, for bringing that coalition together.

The new alliance I envision would be a natural extension of the groundbreaking Abraham Accords. Those Accords saw peace forged between Israel and four Arab countries, and they were supported by Republican and Democrats alike.

I have a name for this new alliance. I think we should call it: The Abraham Alliance.

I want to thank President Trump for his leadership in brokering the historic Abraham Accords. Like Americans, Israelis were relieved that President Trump emerged safe and sound from that dastardly attack on him, dastardly attack on American democracy. There is no room for political violence in democracies.

I also want to thank President Trump for all the things he did for Israel, from recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, to confronting Iran’s aggression, to recognizing Jerusalem as our capital and moving the American embassy there. That’s Jerusalem, our eternal capital never to be divided again.

My dear friends, Democrats and Republicans, Despite these times of upheaval, I’m hopeful about the future. I’m hopeful about Israel because my people, the Jewish people, emerged from the depths of hell, from dispossession and genocide, and against all odds we restored our sovereignty in our ancient homeland, we built a powerful and vibrant democracy, a democracy that pushes the boundaries of innovation for the betterment of all humanity.

I’m hopeful about America because I’m hopeful about Americans. I know how much the people of this country have sacrificed to defend freedom. America will continue to be a force for light and good in a dark and dangerous world. For free peoples everywhere, America remains the beacon of liberty its extraordinary founders envisioned back in 1776.

Working together, I’m confident that our two nations will vanquish the tyrants and terrorists who threaten us both. As Israel’s prime minister, I promise you this: no matter how long it takes, no matter how difficult the road ahead, Israel will not relent. Israel will not bend. We will defend our land. We will defend our people. We will fight until we achieve victory. Victory of liberty over tyranny, victory of life over death, victory of good over evil. That’s our solemn commitment.

And we will continue to work with the United States and our Arab partners to transform a troubled region, from a backwater of oppression, poverty and war into a thriving oasis of dignity, prosperity and peace. In this noble mission, as in many others, Israel will always remain America’s indispensable ally. Through thick and thin, in good times and in bad, Israel will always be your loyal friend and your steadfast partner.

On behalf of the people of Israel, I came here today to say: Thank you, America. Thank you for your support and solidarity. Thank you for standing with Israel in our hour of need. Together, we shall defend our common civilization. Together, we shall secure a brilliant future for both our nations.

May God bless Israel. May God bless America. And may God bless the great alliance between Israel and America forever. EoZ

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Islamic and Arab Imperialism and Irredentism is driving the conflict between the river and the sea. Richard Landes, July 24, 2024.

This analysis might seem depressing. After all, the urge of Westerners to dismiss/ignore this evidence and insist so strongly on the secular, nationalist, human rights dimension of this conflict, reflects at best an unconscious need to believe there is a ‘solution’. At worst it is a dogmatic denial of reality. When Benny Morris completed his study 1948, the publisher rejected it because it depicted the Muslim war on Israel as a Jihad. Our political ‘scientists’ have limited experience understanding dealing with religious movements and motivations, so rather than address the lacuna in their knowledge, they prefer to go with the fiction of Palestinian ‘nationalism’ created by Soviet propaganda. That was the logic of the Two-State Solution: land for peace. However, when your opponent plays by zero-sum logic, concessions are invitations to further aggression, Land for War. And some key figures, including members of the Israeli intelligence community, continue to believe the fiction, no matter how threadbare.

What we need to explore as a culture is the mystery of how a believer can renounce triumphalism in the present (what he imagines at the eschaton only matter when she thinks the time has come), and adopt a demotic religiosity. That is a far less ‘manly’ form of religious identity, but it benefits everyone, not just the dominators. If the Western ‘progressives’ were serious about their values they would not encourage this Palestinian irredentism by pretending it is the ‘freedom fighting’ of the underdog, rather than the rage of the frustrated imperialist, especially when that imperialism targets the progressives as well.

It is not as if Islam has no demotic tradition. (One might argue it characterised the first Meccan period.) It is a form of humanitarian racism to believe that Muslims are incapable of the kind of reciprocal respect that democracies demand for the sake of separating church and state, a reciprocity that demotic religiosity makes possible. It is a form of folly not to confront the Muslim world and demand it get over its triumphalist honor-fixation and join the rest of humanity, to somehow believe that demanding this is a form of Western (progressive) imperialism.

The Jihadis have made it clear what this war is about: ‘We love death more than you love life, and that is why we will defeat you.’ Their conclusion only holds true if you who think yourselves bystanders, side with the death cult. We will win when you – infidel and believer – join us in loving life. Who would have thought that loving life was so difficult? FathomJournal

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Occupied Palestinian territory is reoccupied Jewish territory.

The falsehoods and omissions in the ICJ's Advisory Opinion are revealed one by one in this article. Op-ed. David Singer, Jul 24, 2024.

The UN General Assembly should take no comfort from the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in “Legal Consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem” (“Territory”) which has failed to recognise the rights vested in the Jewish people to reconstitute the Jewish National Home in this Territory under articles 6 and 25 of the 1922 League of Nations Mandate for Palestine - preserved by article 80 of the United Nations Charter.

The ICJ has ridden roughshod over these vested Jewish rights in Paragraph 51 of the Advisory Opinion:

“Having been part of the Ottoman Empire, at the end of the First World War, Palestine was placed under a class “A” Mandate that was entrusted to Great Britain by the League of Nations, pursuant to Article 22, paragraph 4, of the League Covenant....

... The territorial boundaries of Mandatory Palestine were laid down by various instruments, in particular on the eastern border, by a British memorandum of 16 September 1922 and the Anglo-Transjordanian Treaty of 20 February 1928.”

Firstly: No mention by the ICJ that the primary purpose of the Mandate as expressed in its preamble and its articles was to promote the reconstitution of the Jewish National Home in what the ICJ is now misleadingly calling “Occupied Palestinian Territory”

Secondly: the Mandate for Palestine was not a class “A” Mandate as the 1937 Palestine Royal Commission Report explained:

“The Mandate is of a different type from the Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon and the draft Mandate for Iraq. These latter, which were called for convenience “A” Mandates, accorded with the fourth paragraph of Article 22. Thus the Syrian Mandate provided that the government should be based on an organic law which should take into account the rights, interests and wishes of all the inhabitants, and that measures should be enacted “to facilitate the progressive development of Syria and the Lebanon as independent States “. The corresponding sentences of the draft Mandate for Iraq were the same. In compliance with them National Legislatures were established in due course on an elective basis. Article I of the Palestine Mandate, on the other hand, vests ” full powers of legislation and of administration”, within the limits of the Mandate, in the Mandatory.”

Thirdly: Not one reference by the ICJ to article 6 of the Mandate which stated:

“The Administration of Palestine, while ensuring the rights and position of other sections of the population are not prejudiced, shall facilitate Jewish immigration under suitable conditions and shall encourage, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency referred to in Article 4, close settlement by Jews on the land, including State lands and waste lands not required for public purposes”

Fourthly: The territorial boundaries of Palestine remained unchanged until 1946 when Transjordan (78% of the territory of Palestine located east of the Jordan River) was granted independence by Great Britain.

The ICJ has displayed a blatant anti-Jewish bias in its consideration of the Mandate. INN

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Wikipedia’s Jewish Problem. The site seems to be intentionally trafficking in disinformation related to Jews, Israel, and Zionism. Isabella Tabarovsky, July 24, 2024. These days, Wikipedia ranks its “perennial” go-to sources—The New York Times, The New Yorker, NPR, MSNBC, and BBC—as “generally reliable” and extends the ranking to the openly partisan far-left outlets like Haaretz, The Intercept, The Nation, and The Guardian. Al Jazeera and the NGO Amnesty International (both known for their anti-Israel bias) are rated as “generally reliable” as well. The far-left Israeli NGO B’Tselem isn’t included on this list, but, as Aaron Bandler notes in Jewish Journal, Wikipedia editors have staunchly defended its reliability and referenced it in articles. On the other hand, conservative sources such as Fox News, The New York Post, Washington Examiner, and Washington Free Beacon are coded various shades of unreliable, with the Beacon getting the “generally unreliable” grade—one notch above “deprecated.”

This ranking tells us what kind of slant we can expect in Wikipedia’s articles about Israel, Zionism, and anti-Zionist antisemitism. In the wake of Oct. 7, “generally reliable” sources have trafficked in disinformation, as when The New York Times splashed the Al Ahli hospital bombing hoax over its front page, helping spark violent anti-Jewish riots across the world; or when The New Yorker legitimized Holocaust inversion—a long-running staple of anti-Zionist propaganda originating in the 1960s USSR. Conservative outlets, on the other hand, have produced reporting that tells Israel’s side of the story and have looked far more critically at the anti-Israel campus protests. The “generally unreliable” Washington Free Beacon has arguably produced the most extensive reporting on the protests. Wikipedia editors, however, are warned against using the Beacon as a source, which is why of the 353 references accompanying Wikipedia’s article on the pro-Palestinian campus protests, the overwhelming majority is to liberal and far-left sources plus Al Jazeera.

One-sided sources are just one among a host of problems in Wikipedia articles related to Oct. 7 and the war that followed. In a World Jewish Congress report released in March, Dr. Shlomit Aharoni Nir documents numerous ways in which relevant Wikipedia entries have become de facto anti-Israel propaganda. From biased framing to omissions of key facts to stressing anti-Israel examples while ignoring the Israeli side of the story, to promoting fringe academic perspectives on Zionism—Wikipedia’s editors and administrators have actively worked to subvert the site’s neutrality policy on this topic. As in other instances, conflicts and bullying behavior predominate, with Israeli editors describing uniquely “hostile and disrespectful” treatment. Israeli users, who are most knowledgeable about the Oct. 7 events, often found themselves locked out of editing key articles, which were open for editing only to users who’d made over 500 edits. Several editors told Aharoni Nir that there were a number of activists who operated anonymously and were “responsible for the anti-Israel tone.”

Among some of the most troubling instances Aharoni Nir documented were calls for deletions of crucial articles. These included articles describing individual massacres on Oct. 7, such as those at Netiv HaAsara, Nir Yitzhak, Yakhini, and other kibbutzim and moshavim, as well as articles describing Hamas beheadings. Some of the calls succeeded. So did the call to erase the article about Nazism in Palestinian society (a “documented historical and sociological phenomenon,” notes Aharoni Nir). By contrast, the article normalizing equations between Israel and Nazi Germany—a propagandistic concept that has been weaponized against Jews for decades––remains on the site. Meanwhile, Wikipedia’s Arabic site openly abandoned the principle of neutrality last December when it temporarily went dark in solidarity with the Palestinians, then added the Palestinian flag to its logo and posted a pro-Palestinian statement at the top. Israel’s Wikipedia community protested. Wikimedia Foundation—you guessed it—did nothing.

Many, undoubtedly, will note the irony of the ADL being attacked by the Wikipedia woke, given the criticism the organization and its head Jonathan Greenblatt have faced from the Jewish community for their progressive tilt and failure to focus on left-wing antisemitism. But the ADL has long been in social justice warriors’ crosshairs. In 2020, 100 hard-left groups signed an open letter demanding that the left “drop the ADL” as an ally. Ten days after Oct. 7, the director of the pernicious Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism attacked the ADL for daring to stand up against anti-Israel hate. And in January, The Nation published a piece whose title, “The Anti-Defamation League: Israel’s Attack Dog in the US,” read like a Pravda headline circa 1970. The Wikipedia editors who won the battle over downgrading the ADL used this piece to back up their arguments, along with articles in the hard-left Guardian and Jewish Currents, further confirming that the action had been driven not by an honest consideration of sources but political bias.

In response to a letter by 43 Jewish organizations requesting it review the decision, Wikimedia issued a press release referring to Wikipedia’s supposedly inviolable mechanisms that must be preserved to keep it “neutral and free from institutional bias.” All content decisions are made by “Wikipedia’s volunteer community” in a transparent manner, with clear processes in place, and Wikimedia dares not interfere in the magic of that process. Tablet Magazine

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Senior diplomatic official: 'The goal - a regional defense alliance like NATO.' Yoni Kempinski, Washington Jul 25, 2024, 12:31 AM INN

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In military operation. IDF recovers bodies of hostages from Gaza. Israel National News Jul 25, 2024, 12:45 AM INN

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Anti-Israel protesters wave Palestinian flags, boo at Israel team in match. Israel's national soccer team played against Mali at the Parc de France Stadium; Coach Guy Luzon says protests make the team want to do better; Final core was 1-1 in the opening round of Group 4. Nadav Zenziper | updated: 07.24.24|18:16 YNet

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Family, community bids farewell to hostage killed in Gaza. Friends and relatives gather to share memories of Yogev Buchshtab after being notified of his death in the Strip; mother says is angry her son was abandoned and his fate neglected. Matan Tzuri | published: 07.25.24|04:40 YNet

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In operation in Khan Yunis. IDF recovers bodies of four hostages.

IDF recovers bodies of hostages Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas and Sergeant Kiril Brodski in a military operation in the Gaza Strip. They will be buried in Israel in the coming days. Israel National News. Jul 25, 2024, 5:06 AM INN

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Cleared for publication: Intel officer succumbs to injuries sustained in Nir Tzvi attack. Captain Ariel Topaz, 24, from Pardes Hanna, succumbed to his injuries after he was seriously injured in ramming attack at Nir Tzvi junction on July 14. Uzi Baruch, Jul 25, 2024, 6:07 AM INN

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Bodies of 5 Israelis slain on Oct. 7 recovered by IDF from Gaza, brought home. By Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff. Remains of Ravid Katz, Oren Goldin, Maya Goren, Staff Sgt. Tomer Yaakov Ahimas and Sgt. Kiril Brodski were held hostage in Khan Younis tunnel. 25 July, 2024, 4:52 am TOI

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Day before meeting Netanyahu, Trump says Israel should end war fast, bring hostages home. By TOI Staff. Jerusalem warns France of plot by ‘Iranian terrorist proxies’ to attack Israelis at Olympics * Military hunts for suspects in West Bank shooting * IDF recovers 5 hostage bodies. 25 July, 2024. TOI

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Harris to urge end to war in likely tense Netanyahu meeting. Although the vice president cites schedule problems keeping her away from presiding over the join session of Congress during PM's speech, the message was received and Netanyahu failed to mention her at all Ynet | published:07.25.24|09:02 YNet

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‘Hamas Is Coming’: Anti-Israel, Anti-US Protests Erupt in Washington, DC With Netanyahu in Town.

by Jack Elbaum. July 25th 2024.

Anti-Israel rallies have erupted across Washington, DC this week in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the city and speech to a joint session of the US Congress.

Outside of Union Station, rioters vandalized numerous statues and landmarks, including The Freedom Bell, which is a replica of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The phrase “Hamas is coming,” written in all capital letters, was spray-painted on a monument, along with an upside-down red triangle, a symbol used by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas when attacking Israeli targets.

“These images are deeply disturbing. The glorification of Hamas — a terrorist organization backed by the Iranian regime and holding over a hundred hostages in Gaza — is unacceptable and has no place in our country,” US Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) posted on Twitter/X on Wednesday as images of the protests began to emerge.

These images are deeply disturbing. The glorification of Hamas – a terrorist organization backed by the Iranian regime and holding over a hundred hostages in Gaza – is unacceptable and has no place in our country. [158] — Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) July 24, 2024

“F—k Israel” was also spray-painted at various spots in the US capital city.

Meanwhile, video emerged on social media showing rioters attacking police officers and burning American flags. They also tore down the American flag in front of Union Station and replaced it with a Palestinian flag. They subsequently set the American flag on fire.

Anti Israel protesters burn the American flags they removed from flag posts at Union Station in DC pic.twitter.com/Q8OcYSHvKO — Timcast News (@TimcastNews) July 24, 2024

On Wednesday night, a group of Republican lawmakers — including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) — visited the spot where the American flag was burned and said the Pledge of Allegiance.

The protests, which were sponsored by more than 15 organizations, had an explicitly pro-Hamas message.

Posters handed out by the US Palestinian Community Network read, “Resistance is justified when people are occupied. #AlAqsaFlood,” referring to the name Hamas gave to its Oct. 7 attack, in which it led some 3,000 Palestinian terrorists in murdering 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages during an onslaught across southern Israel. The poster also includes a photo of armed men on a type of military vehicle.

A number of Hamas flags were also seen at the protests. One woman, waving a Hamas flag, dressed as Abu Obeida, the alias of the spokesman for Hamas’ military wing, with a red keffiyeh covering her face, a green headband, and a military jacket.

Another person, waving a black flag that has the words of the Islamic creed known as the Shahada on it — traditionally understood to be the flag under which the Muslim prophet Muhammad began his conquests — held a separate sign reading, “Allah is gathering all the Zionists for the ‘Final Solution.'” The poster included a large bomb being exploded in the middle of an Israeli flag.

Just seen on Capitol Hill. [pic.twitter.com/dGiGxpQufz] — Christina Hoff Sommers (@CHSommers) July 24, 2024

Earlier this week, protesters gathered outside of the Watergate Hotel, where Netanyahu was staying while in Washington.

Video emerged of one person screaming, “Jewish motherf—kers. We’re gonna kill all of you. We’re gonna burn you. Allahu Akbar. Hamas!” When the same man later saw a person with an Israeli flag, he confronted him, saying, “Jewish coward motherf—ker!”

The Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) released a video on Instagram saying protesters released maggots and crickets into the hotel where Netanyahu was staying. “BON APPETIT!! MAGGOTS REPORTEDLY RELEASED ON THE CRIMINAL ZIONIST’S WAR TABLE!” it wrote.

“Mealworms and maggots (not talking about Netanyahu) were reportedly left on their banquet tables, and crickets were released on multiple floors of the hotel,” PYM continued. “Fire alarms were triggered for over 30 minutes on multiple floors to ensure that there will be no rest before Netanyahu and Congress disgrace themselves in front of the world for failing to achieve any of their military and political objectives.”

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) lambasted the demonstrators and called on US authorities to do more in response to what appeared to be outright hatred of both Jews and the Jewish state.

“These mobs were not pro anything; they were just filled with violent hate and rage, and many seemed to have a bloodlust for anything Jewish or Israeli,” CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa said in a statement. “They crossed all lines and now it is the responsibility of the US authorities to clamp down on them and take immediate and forceful action. Yesterday, the true face of terror in the US revealed itself.”

Roytman Dratwa argued the demonstrators’ actions show they are not pro-Palestinian but anti-American and anti-Western, adding, “Writing ‘Hamas is coming’ on an American national monument, is more than an idle threat; it is an aspiration, and they are openly calling for an Oct. 7-style massacre to take place in the US, inciting for genocide against Jews.” Algemeiner

'Hamas is coming': Protesters pull down US flag, vandalize DC landmarks . By Michael Starr. Published: July 25, 2024 .

([159] SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB Graffiti covers the Columbus Memorial Fountain at Union Station during a pro-Palestinian protest on the day Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress on Capitol Hill, in Washington, U.S., July 24, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/SETH HERALD).

“Hamas is coming,” was scrawled in red across the face of the the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain at Union Station, alongside slogans, such as “free Gaza” and “all Zionists are bastards.”

Anti-Israel activists vandalized Washington DC landmarks in protest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address before congress on Wednesday, defacing them with pro-Hamas slogans and pulling down the Stars and Stripes and replacing them with Palestinian flags.

“Hamas is coming,” was scrawled in red across the face of the the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain at Union Station, according to photographs published by protest group Palestinian Assembly for Liberation-Awda. The graffiti was accented with the inverted red triangle favored in Hamas videos to denote the targeting of enemies. The foundation was covered in smaller triangles and slogans, such as “free Gaza” and “all Zionists are bas___ds.” JPost

The Patriot Oasis™ @ThePatriotOasis: Protesters spray paint "HAMAS IS COMING" on statue in Washington DC. No, they are already here, thanks to Joe Biden and border Czar Kamala Harris. Jul 24, 2024 on X

Harris condemns ‘unpatriotic protestors’ and ‘abhorrent’ pro-Hamas graffiti in Washington.

A Trump campaign spokesman condemned the protesters ‘who disrespect our flag’ in a statement to JI.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024 in Washington, D.C. By Gabby Deutch. July 25, 2024.

The protesters were part of a rally organized by anti-Israel activists to oppose Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress. Photographs and videos on social media showed the protesters, some of whom wore Hamas symbols, tearing down and burning American flags. A Christopher Columbus statue was vandalized with red graffiti that said “HAMAS IS COMIN” under an upside-down red triangle, a symbol that has been used by Hamas to represent Israeli military targets. JewishInsider

Harris condemns flag burning at pro-Palestinian protest in Washington. By Reuters. 07/25/2024 06:18 PM JPost

WATCH: Trump Calls For Jail Sentences For Anti-Israel Protesters Who Burned American Flag. July 25, 2024. YWN

A fascist rally in Washington, DC. That protest against Benjamin Netanyahu was riddled with classic anti-Semitism. By Brendan O'Neill. July 25, 2024. Spiked

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What Kamala Harris Should Do About the Pro-Hamas Mobs. Seth Mandel, July 25, 2024. What American voters want to see from their incumbent leaders isn’t too much of a mystery: acknowledge the problems taking place on their watch, and offer some vision for solving them. President Biden’s numbers were so low in part because he rarely did either, and never did both.

His administration would hear complaints about the economic duress caused by inflation, for example, and respond by pretending the voters were wrong—that they just didn’t understand or appreciate all the great things Biden had done for them on the economy. On the rare occasions when he would admit that inflation existed, he would take no responsibility for it, but instead blame “Putin’s price hike” for high gas prices. Then he would then tie Ukraine’s hands with regard to the use of American weapons, thereby preventing the end of the war and “Putin’s price hike.”

Most of his term in office went this way, and it looks to be finishing as it started. In his address Wednesday explaining his decision to drop out of the race, he claimed America is not at war while the U.S. military is engaged with the enemy across the Middle East, which went from dormant under his predecessor to consumed by wildfire during Biden’s presidency.

Which brings us to the challenge facing Kamala Harris, Biden’s successor as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. She is currently vice president, so voters want the same from her that they wanted from Biden: acknowledge the troubling trends and present plans to reverse them.

Late this morning, Harris took a big step in the right direction by admitting an uncomfortable reality for her party: The progressive protesters bringing anti-Semitic street violence to America’s cities are deeply unpatriotic goons whose prime targets are Jews but whose victims include American democracy and the men and women who stand on the front lines to guard it.

Indeed, it was striking how much the self-proclaimed Hamas emissaries and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on yesterday, most significantly the fact that Israel and the U.S. are fighting the same war and that to hate one is a gateway to hating the other. Commentary

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IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/25/2024 02:39 PM JPost

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French police arrest second 18-year-old man suspected of planning attacks. By Reuters. 07/25/2024 03:53 PM JPost

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Houthi attacks on Israel to continue, won't be deterred by Israeli airstrikes, leader says. By Reuters. 07/25/2024 04:51 PM JPost

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Hamas video: Terrorists plant and detonate explosives near Israeli village. Israel National News. Jul 25, 2024, 5:43 PM INN

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2024 Olympics. Iran threatening Israeli athletes. Israel National News Jul 25, 2024, 8:56 PM INN

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Ritchie Torres: 'Free Palestine movement seeks Final Solution, not freedom.' Gary Willig. Jul 25, 2024, 9:38 PM INN

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'Thank you for 50 years of supporting Israel.' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat down with US President Joe Biden for a meeting in the White House. Yoni Kempinski, Washington Jul 25, 2024, 8:24 PM INN

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Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/25/2024 07:16 PM JPost

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Senate Republicans introduce federal anti-BDS bill.

The legislation is co-sponsored by Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) and 11 other Republicans. Marc Rod. July 25, 2024.

Senate Republicans are introducing legislation on Thursday to ban the federal government from contracting with entities that boycott Israel, the latest effort to expand anti-boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) legislation, which has proliferated at the state level, to the national level.

The bill, known as the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors (CHAI) Act, is being introduced by Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID) and other Senate Republicans. A version of the bill was introduced in the House last year, where it has 16 Republican and three Democratic co-sponsors.

It bars the administration from entering into contracts with any individuals that do not certify that they are not engaging in boycotts of Israel. It would require an anti-boycott notice in any solicitation for federal contracts and the termination of any contracts within 30 days if companies do not end their boycott of Israel.

“Antisemitism has no place in America. Businesses who boycott Israel only seek to normalize antisemitism and delegitimize our greatest friend and partner in the Middle East. Not a single taxpayer dollar ought to go to any entity engaged in this hateful behavior,” Risch said in a statement. “With the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act, we will ensure those seeking to do business with our government do not engage in acts of hate and antisemitism against the Israeli people.”

Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL) and John Thune (R-SD) are co-sponsoring the bill. JewishInsider

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‘A Common Front Against Occupation’ CNN Fooled By Hamas-Fatah Reconciliation Stunt.

Two events took place in the last few days that relate to post-war Gaza governance. HonestReporting Staff, July 25, 2024.

One was that China said it had brokered a deal between Hamas and Fatah in what was described as a declaration to form an interim “national reconciliation government” for the West Bank and Gaza after the war.

The announcement of the declaration came following several days of talks in Beijing, and was presented to the media by Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, Fatah representative Mahmoud al-Aloul and Hamas representative Mussa Abu Marzuk.

Although described as a “unity” agreement, there have been numerous failed attempts at reconciliation between the rival factions since Hamas won the 2006 Palestinian elections. After those elections — the last time Palestinians held elections — the factions fought a bloody internecine war, resulting in Hamas expelling Fatah from Gaza.

The other event was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s well-publicized trip to Washington, which included a speech to Congress in which he vowed to fight for a total victory over Hamas, and reminded lawmakers of their shared interest in defeating Hamas and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups.

Behind the scenes and in the lead-up to Netanyahu’s US visit, another set of talks were taking place far away from China and well away from the presence of either Hamas or Fatah.

Last week, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan hosted a trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi attended by Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, who is Netanyahu’s closest adviser, and Brett McGurk, the director of Middle East policy for US President Joe Biden’s National Security Council.

The topic of discussion was reportedly a “reformed” Palestinian Authority governing Gaza after the war, as well as inviting a contingent of international forces that would enter Gaza to help ease the humanitarian situation, establish law and order, and facilitate the transition to proper governance.

While Netanyahu has previously rejected the possibility of a future Gaza under the rule of the Palestinian Authority, the prospect of a reformed PA that is led by a “new prime minister who is empowered and independent” as well as the United States taking a key role in any “day-after” initiative could be an incentive.

In short, the Abu Dhabi talks could realistically pave the way for a post-war Gaza solution that excludes both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority in its current form. HonestReporting

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Suppressed News. @SuppressedNws 🚨BREAKING: Right after Netanyahu mentioned Iran multiple times in congress, white house confirms Iranian funding of U.S protest:

John Kirby: “We do know that Iran has been funding and encouraging some of the protest activity here in the United States.”

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IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hamas exploited Humanitarian Area to hold hostages captive.' Israel National News Jul 25, 2024, 7:05 PM INN

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'I hope Harris comment don't delay a deal ' senior official says. Official slams Harris for saying the humanitarian situation in Gaza cannot be ignored; claims it is a departure from what was discussed in the meeting with Netanyahu and would be seen by the terror group as a rift between Israel and the U.S. Itamar Eichner | updated: 07.26.24 | 01:08 YNet

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Meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Kamala Harris ended after 40 minutes. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/26/2024 01:19 AM JPost

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Prime Minister's Office: Netanyahu met Musk after Congress speech. Elad Benari. Jul 26, 2024, 2:20 AM INN

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Trump: ‘If Iran assassinates me, I hope America wipes it off the face of the Earth’ By AFP. 25 July 2024, 10:30 pm TOI

Trump: 'If Iran assassinates me, I hope America obliterates Iran.' Elad Benari. Jul 26, 2024, 3:16 AM INN

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Biden-Harris Admin Denied Resources to Police During Pro-Hamas Protest Where Agitators Burned American Flag, Committee Chairman Says. Thomas Catenacci. July 25, 2024. Park Police was 'understaffed' to handle DC protesters, union head says ...During the protest, pro-Hamas agitators threw human feces at U.S. Park Police officers, burned an American flag, raised a Palestinian flag, and defaced several monuments with graffitied slogans such as "abolish the U.S.A" and "Hamas is coming." Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) on Thursday called for the Department of Justice to prosecute the offenders with the same vigor that it pursued the Jan. 6 rioters. "It boiled my red American blood to see somebody take down the American flag and burn it and then raise the flag of a foreign country on a flagpole on public land. That crosses way past the free speech line, and it just infuriated me to tell you the truth," Westerman said in an interview with the Washington Free Beacon... FreeBeacon

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At least 11 anti-Israel protesters have their cases dropped in DC. By Kaelan Deese July 25, 2024 10:11 pm At least 11 anti-Israel protesters arrested in Washington, D.C., had their misdemeanor charges dropped Thursday evening, one day after protesters scrawled graffiti across federal property and burned an American flag in the nation’s capital.

The charges for the 11 protesters who had their cases dropped included crossing police lines and disorderly conduct at the protest attended by thousands in Washington on Wednesday, according to the Washington attorney general’s office. Additionally, at least seven people charged by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington were released pending their next court hearing, according to Washington Superior Court records obtained by the Washington Examiner. Washington Examiner

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Europe. Israeli FM says Iran, Islamists behind sabotage of French rail network July 26, 2024 at 09:02 AM i24

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Report: Hamas rejects latest Israeli hostage proposal 'without reading it.' 'The messages from Hamas are bizarre because we haven't sent it yet, nobody has read it yet. Even the negotiators haven't got it yet.'

i24NEWS. July 26, 2024 at 07:24 AM i24

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Netanyahu & wife Sara meet representatives of hostages' families. Israel National News Jul 26, 2024, 11:18 AM INN

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Tel Aviv District Court extends Al Jazeera ban by 45 days. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/26/2024 11:58 AM JPost

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Obama endorses Harris: Former President and First Lady back VP’s Presidential bid. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/26/2024 12:27 PM JPost

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Hamas: No security inspections when residents of northern Gaza go home

Egypt insists Israel compromise on demand to control Philadelphi Corridor, Hamas insists Gazans returning to northern Gaza do so without security inspections, Reuters reports.

Israel National News Jul 26, 2024, 12:47 PM INN

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Footage: IDF strike on terror structure in southern Lebanon. Israel National News. Jul 26, 2024, 1:48 PM INN

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Now for the best part': Trump, Netanyahu meet at former US president's Florida resort. PM and former US president hold private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, closed to the press; key topics on the agenda include the Gaza war and the potential normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia. Itamar Eichner, Washington. YNet

Trump: My relationship with Netanyahu was never bad.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, meet Republican presidential nominee at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump: Harris' remarks on Israel were disrespectful, I don’t know how a person who’s Jewish can vote for her.

Israel National News. Jul 26, 2024, 9:07 PM INN

“Now I’m Honored”: Donald Trump Warmly Welcomes Bibi & Sara Netanyahu To Mar-A-Lago [VIDEO]. July 26, 2024, 1:15 pm YWN

‘We missed you’: PM holds 1st meeting with Trump since post-2020 US election dust-up. By Jacob Magid and Lazar Berman. Former US president welcomes PM and wife to Florida resort; tells Netanyahu: ‘I don’t know how a person who’s Jewish’ could vote for Harris after ‘disrespectful’ Gaza comments. 26 July, 2024, 9:43 pm TOI

Trump welcomes the Netanyahus at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

The Israeli prime minister shows the former president and presidential candidate a picture of Ariel Bibas.

i24NEWS. July 26, 2024. i24

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Iran plans attack on Israeli delegation to Paris, minister says.

Foreign minister says in post on X that the world must take action against Iran before it is too late, says sabotage of French  train service is the work of Iran's 'axis of evil.' 

Ynet | published:07.26.24|07:14 YNet

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Watch: IDF eliminates seven terror cells responsible for mortar launches Israel National News Jul 26, 2024, 9:39 AM INN

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Moving: Singer Shlomi Shabat sings at wedding of Nova massacre survivors. Israel National News Jul 26, 2024, 10:42 AM INN

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Talks on hostage release deal: Israel to send negotiating team to Rome next week. Elad Benari, Canada. Jul 26, 2024, 9:29 PM INN

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IAF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Israel National News. Jul 26, 2024, 9:48 PM INN

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Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News. Friday, July 26, 2024. Fact-checking the fact-checkers on Netanyahu's description of the Rafah operation.

CNN's fact check says: 'Claim: Netanyahu said a commander in Rafah told him that there practically no civilian deaths in the city with the exception of “a single incident where shrapnel from a bomb hit a Hamas weapons depot and unintentionally killed two dozen people.” Fact: There have been multiple reports of several Israeli strikes in Rafah that have caused civilian casualties.... At least 29 Palestinians were killed in two separate Israeli attacks on displacement camps in Rafah, according to Palestinian and UN officials. CNN has verified videos from Rafah and spoken to several health officials, humanitarian workers and eyewitnesses who have reported civilian fatalities as a result of Israel’s military assault on the city.'

This doesn't contradict Netanyahu - CNN doesn't know if the 29 were civilian or terrorists. And the other civilian fatalities could fit in the "practically none" quote from Netanyahu.

NPR dealt with the statement similarly, and chose to do what journalists do: counter the facts with heartbreaking stories of loss of in specific incidents in Rafah. But the casualties they mention do not add up to large numbers.

More importantly, CNN and NPR took Netanyahu's statement out of context. He prefaced it by saying:

[D]espite all the lies you’ve heard, the war in Gaza has one of the lowest ratios of combatants to non-combatant casualties in the history of urban warfare. And you want to know where it’s lowest in Gaza? It’s lowest in Rafah. In Rafah. Remember what so many people said? If Israel goes into Rafah, there’ll be thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of civilians killed. Well, last week I went into Rafah. I visited our troops as they finished fighting Hamas’ remaining terrorist battalions. I asked the commander there, “How many terrorists did you take out in Rafah?” He gave me an exact number: 1,203. I asked him, “How many civilians were killed?” He said, “Prime Minister, practically none...."

Bibi's statement that the experts predicted thousands of deaths is an understatement. AP, May 3, said, "The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be 'at imminent risk of death' if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. "

UNRWA said “A military incursion into Rafah could lead to a bloodbath because of how densely populated Rafah has become.”

WHO similarly warned about a "bloodbath" and stated confidently that a "Rafah incursion would substantially increase mortality." Weeks later, even after the offensive started with relatively low casualties, WHO claimed a "substantial" increases in deaths can be expected,

In the ten weeks since the Rafah operation began, there has been - according to Hamas authorities - an average weekly death toll of 395. In the ten weeks preceding it, the average weekly death toll was 489. Instead of the expected tenfold increase of casualties due to fighting in a crowded urban environment, the numbers went down.

The "experts"were wrong. Israel has continued to reduce the number of total casualties even as it has been scoring more successes against Hamas.

Even if, say, 100 civilians were killed in Rafah during the incursion, assuming that the 1,203 terrorists killed is accurate, this would be a totally unprecedented urban terrorist to civilian death toll of 12-1. The ratio was indeed lowest in Rafah, as Bibi said. In terms of real wars, "practically none" is not an inaccurate assessment.

This is the sort of information that CNN and NPR most definitely do not want you to know. They do not point out when Netanyahu is correct and they cherry-pick statements out of context to make him look like he is lying.

But he is right, and the experts were wrong about Rafah. And so are the "fact-checkers." EoZ

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Watch: Terrorist tunnel over one kilometer long destroyed.

Israel National News. Jul 26, 2024, 6:18 PM INN

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IDF has killed 500 terrorists in Lebanon since beginning of war, says senior officer Figure given by Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin higher than ToI tally; military says Hezbollah hiding true number of fatalities among its ranks By Emanuel Fabian. and TOI Staff. 26 Jul 2024, 6:17 pm TOI

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US blasts UN rapporteur who compared Netanyahu to Hitler: Not fit for any position. US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield rips Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese who endorsed a social media post comparing Netanyahu to Nazi leader: No place for antisemitism.

Elad Benari, Canada. Jul 27, 2024, 1:39 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Trump calls Harris' meeting with Netanyahu 'terrible and insulting.' Itamar Eichner | 07.27.24 YNet

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IDF suspects intercepted Hezbollah drone targeted offshore gas rig. Yoav Zitun | 07.27.24 YNet

IDF intercepts projectiles, UAVs crossing into Israel from Lebanon, targets Hezbollah in Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/27/2024 05:45 PM JPost

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IDF advances in Khan Younis, opening new front in Gaza ground operations. Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi| 07.27.24 YNet

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IDF strikes terrorists hiding in school, Palestinians report at least 30 dead. Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi| 07.27.24 YNet

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12 killed, mostly children, as Hezbollah rocket hits soccer field, sparking wider war fears. By Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff. Iranian-made rocket hits Golan Druze town of Majdal Shams; IDF says all fatalities aged 10-20; Israel dismisses Hezbollah denial; officials signal response could be unprecedented. [160]. ([161] Israeli rescue forces seen at the site of a Hezbollah rocket attack in the Druze village of Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024. Michael Giladi/Flash90) TOI

Children killed in Hezbollah rocket attack on Majdal Shams soccer field are named. By TOI Staff. IDF: Jets struck targets in Lebanon overnight * Halevi vows harsh response to Hezbollah attack, says military increasing readiness * Soldier succumbs to wounds sustained in Rafah. [162] 28 July, 2024. TOI

Hezbollah rocket kills 11 children, injures over 20 in Majdal Shams. Emergency services report Hezbollah munition exploded in soccer field in northern Druze town; Netanyahu to hold situation assessment; Katz: 'We are approaching full-scale war with Hezbollah and Lebanon.' Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi, news agencies | updated: 07.27.24|11:53 YNet

At least 12 killed, dozens injured, in rocket attack.

Twelve killed, including children, and dozens injured, including six seriously, after rocket hits soccer field in Majdal Shams in northern Israel.

Chana Roberts. Jul 28, 2024, 12:19 AM INN

Israel Defense Forces @IDF: Hezbollah fired approx. 40 projectiles toward northern Israel during 3 separate barrages. A hit was identified in the area of Majdal Shams during one of these barrages. The IDF, in cooperation with the MDA, are at the scene, evacuating those injured. Quote: Israel Defense Forces @IDF: 🚨 Sirens continuously sounding in northern Israel as Hezbollah launches barrages of rockets 🚨 Jul 27, 2024 on X

(10 killed, over a dozen hurt by rocket in Golan, in deadliest Hezbollah attack yet. By Elana Kirsh. FM says ‘no doubt Hezbollah crossed all red lines’ * Attack follows Lebanese terror group’s announcement that 4 operatives killed by IDF * US receives new Israeli hostage deal offer. 27 July, 2024. TOI)

Pres. Herzog: Hezbollah murdered children whose only crime was playing soccer.

Israel National News Jul 27, 2024, 8:38 PM INN

Druze spiritual leader in Israel says deadly rocket attack 'crossed all possible lines.' 27 July, 2024, 8:57 pm. TOI

Hezbollah's denial - and the attempt to prevent a response from the Druze in Lebanon: "We have nothing to do with the damage to Majdal Shams."

After the disaster in which 11 children and boys were killed by the rocket, the terrorist organization disavows the incident and denies any connection with it. Must explain himself in a public speech

Ehud Yaari |  Sapir Lipkin |  N12|  Published 23:35 27.07.24. ... Hezbollah itself is trying to prevent a rupture in its relations with the Druze, not only because it relies on Junblat on the internal front in Lebanon, but also in the context of its activities around the Druze mountain in Syria and because of the fact that quite a few Druze officers serve in very senior ranks in Assad's army. Sources in Beirut say that Nasrallah will have no choice but to explain himself in a public speech the circumstances of the incident in Majdal Shams. Mako

Neighbor documented: An alarm - then a tremendous boom and a mushroom of smoke | The moment of hitting the field. This is how the moments of the attack on the soccer field in the Druze settlement of Majdal Shams looked like, where .. young people who were resting on the spot were massacred | A resident of the settlement recorded the alarm - and the hard fall a few seconds after it. B. Nissani | Kikar haShabbat (7.27.24) Kikar

Security cabinet set to convene on Sunday at 4 p.m. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/27/2024 11:17 PM JPost

US condemns 'horrific' missile attack on Druze village in Israel. By Reuters. 07/27/2024 11:25 PM JPost

US condemns ‘horrific’ attack on Majdal Shams, stresses ‘iron-clad’ backing of Israel By Reuters and TOI Staff. 27 July, 2024, 11:17 pm. White House condemns the deadly rocket attack on the northern Druze town of Majdal Shams, calling the strike on a soccer field “horrific.” “Our support for Israel’s security is iron-clad and unwavering against all Iranian backed terrorist groups, including Lebanese Hezbollah.. TOI

IDF artillery fires at location from which rocket was launched at Majdal Shams - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/27/2024 11:31 PM JPost

Reports in Lebanon: our forces are attacking the village from where the launches were made. Has the Israeli response begun? Reports in Lebanon: Our forces attack an artillery in Kfar Sheba - from where the rocket was launched at Majdal Shams • Earlier today, Hezbollah attacked a soccer field in Majdal Shams with a rocket - resulting in the death of 11 children. Yitzhak Abu Hachira, 20 Tammuz 5784 • 07.27.24 • 11:10 p.m. now14

'Our hearts are broken.' PM Netanyahu: We won't be silent following strike on soccer field. Israel National News. Jul 28, 2024, 12:12 AM INN

Halevi: 'Significant reaction' to come, following direct hit in Majdal Shams. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/28/2024 02:09 AM IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said while visiting Majdal Shams early on Sunday, "We are fighting Hezbollah very determinedly," adding that the rocket fire which killed 12 children, "will result in a very, very significant reaction. JPost

World media says Majdal Shams located in 'occupied Golan.' Outlets including the BBC and Guardian refer to Golan Heights as Israeli-controlled or occupied Golan in reporting deadly Hezbollah attack in Majdal Shams Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 07.27.24. YNet

Israel is preparing to respond significantly following the fatal attack on Majdal Shams.

An IDF spokesman from the scene of the crash: "The rocket that was launched - Iranian, with a warhead of more than 50 kg" • The number of those killed in the attack has risen to 12 • The security establishment is holding consultations on the Israeli response - and the degree of its strength • In Israel they emphasize: The severe consequences of the shooting - legitimacy for the action" • Hezbollah denied involvement in the incident, the IDF clarifies: the shooting was carried out by Hezbollah • The Prime Minister announced his return to Israel: "He will not [let it] pass [unanswered]." Nir Dvori |  Yaron Avraham |  N12|  Posted 20:31 27.07.24 | Updated 00:30 28.07.24 Nako

Herzog’s office says Macron called to express ‘deep horror’ over Majdal Shams strike. By Lazar Berman. 27 July, 2024, 11:49 pm French President Emmanuel Macron has called President Isaac Herzog to express “condolences and deep horror” over the deadly strike in Majdal Shams, according to the President’s Residence. TOI

Jason Brodsky @JasonMBrodsky: No mention of the word #Hezbollah, which the EU still does not designate in its entirety as a terrorist organization. #Israel was just attacked but the EU is calling for restraint. It's like counseling a person who is in the middle of being assaulted with a deadly object to restrain himself. Quote: Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF: Shocking images from the soccer field in the Druze town of Majdal Shams. I strongly condemn this bloodbath. We need an independent international investigation into this unacceptable incident. We urge all parties to exercise utmost restraint and avoid further escalation. Jul 27, 2024. on X

After realizing what they have done, Hezbollah is backpedaling with a crazy speed. Just 30 mins ago they claimed responsibility, now they began to deny it. Look at all those Hezbollah fanboys, they will delete their initial tweets praising the attack and pretend it never happened . [163] (Seth Frantzman @sfrantzman: Watch carefully which countries and orgs condemn this massacre in the Golan and see who does not. Watch which UN types condemn and which ones “both sides” it. Watch carefully. Now is the time to hold those accountable who won’t condemn the massacre of children in the Golan. [164]). on X

IDF strikes Lebanon| Hezbollah fires Iranian Falaq-1 missile. Rocket killing at least 12, carries a 50 kilogram (110 lbs.) warhead produced in Iran which the IDF says only Iranian proxy Hezbollah possesses; IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in initial response, including in the Bekka Valley region. Yoav Zitun, Yair Kraus|07.28.27|00:22

IDF Spokesperson on deadly Hezbollah rocket attack

The IDF said on Sunday that it had conducted several raids against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon including in the Bekka Valley. "Overnight, the IAF struck a series of Hezbollah terror targets both deep inside Lebanese territory and in southern Lebanon, including weapons caches and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Chabriha, Borj El Chmali, and Beqaa, Kfarkela, Rab El Thalathine, Khiam, and Tayr Harfa," the military said. The IDF spokesperson said late on Saturday that the deadly rocket that killed 12 children in the Golan Heights was a Falaq-1, manufactured in Iran, a rocket with a warhead of over 50 kilograms. According to the military Hezbollah is the only Iranian proxy that possesses such a weapon. "Hezbollah lied," Read Admiral Daniel Hagari said when the Lebanon-bases terror group denied it had fired the rocket.

IDF strikes South Lebanon after deadly attack on Golan Heights.

Hagari also revealed the name of Hezbollah's commander Ali Yahyah Mohammed, who was responsible for its launch. "An alert siren was activated but unfortunately not early enough for the children to reach safety," Hagari said adding that there was no prior intelligence indicating Hezbollah's intent to target the Golan Heights. "We will prepare a response against Hezbollah. When we finish our assessments, we will act."

Hagari urged civilians to prepare for more Hezbollah fire which he said would come, once Israel responds to the strike on the Druze village on the Golan.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut short his weekend stay in the U.S. and was expected to land in Israel in the afternoon to hold a security cabinet meeting after the deadly attack. Netanyahu came under fire for, initially choosing not to leave Washington early, according to reports, but in a statement issued by his office denied that he had considered staying on in D.C. YNet

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IDF to Gazans: Evacuate part of Khan Yunis humanitarian area. Israel National News. Jul 27, 2024, 8:43 PM INN

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BBC: Palestinians: 'killed', Druze children 'died.' Foreign media has drawn harsh criticism for their choice of words in their coverage of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams. Tziki Brandwine, Jul 28, 2024, 1:21 PM (GMT+3) INN

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In response to massacre. IDF approves plan for the northern region Israel National News. Jul 28, 2024, 3:32 PM INN

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Israel strikes area of Shikhin in southern Lebanon - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/28/2024 04:22 PM JPost

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Foreign ministries of France, Norway, Belgium call on citizens to leave Lebanon By Maariv. 07/28/2024 04:46 PM JPost

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More than NIS 300,000 donated to bereaved Majdal Shams families. By Yoav Etiel. 07/28/2024 04:55 PM JPost

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Lebanon's MEA delays return of some flights from Sunday night to Monday morning. By Reuters. 07/28/2024 05:39 PM JPost

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US Senate majority leader says Israel has right to defend itself against Hezbollah. By Reuters. 07/28/2024 05:52 PM JPost

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IDF soldier and officer seriously wounded in southern Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/28/2024 06:05 PM JPost

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Netanyahu postpones departure of sick Gazan children for treatment in UAE - KAN report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/28/2024 06:08 PM JPost

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Hamas sent videos of hostages undergoing torture to Min. Ben-Gvir. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denied reports that the terrorist organization sent him videos showing the torture of Israeli hostages with demands to improve the conditions of jailed terrorists. Israel National News. Jul 28, 2024, 6:07 PM INN

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Infuriating: Hezbollah-affiliated network broadcasts from scene of attack. A reporter from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen stood at the site in Majdal Shams where 12 children were massacred by a Hezbollah rocket and claimed that Israel was responsible. Israel National News, Jul 28, 2024. INN

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Reporter broadcasts to Hezbollah-affiliated channel from Majdal Shams. Hanaa Mahamid, an Israel-Arab reporter, sparked outrage in Israel after broadcasting for the Lebanese Al-Mayadeen channel, which is associated Hezbollah. i24NEWS. July 28, 2024 at 01:21 PM i24

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Heartrending Cries As 10 Children Buried In Majdal Shams, Dozens Of Social Workers Sent To Town. July 28, 2024 YWN

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Outrage in the Arab World following Majdal Shams massacre: 'Hezbollah enjoys killing children'. On X, dozens of users from Syria and Lebanon expressed outrage over Hezbollah's rocket hit on the Druze village in the Golan Heights. "The resistance to terror kills Druze," wrote one user. The Lebanese government condemned the attacks on civilians. By Neta Bar and Shachar Kleiman Published on 07-28-2024 07:00 Last modified: 07-28-2024 12:54 ILH

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The IDF proves: The rocket that hit Majdal Shams is the same as the Iranian Falaq 1. The IDF revealed this evening (Sunday) that the rocket that was launched last night from Lebanon and fell on the soccer field in Majdal Shams, where 12 children and youth were murdered, its remains are exactly the same as the Iranian Falaq 1 rocket. Hezbollah terrorism from Lebanon to the Majdal Shams center from the IDF's operational systems. Tzipora Simantov, 28.07.24.

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Over 6 miles in range: The Iranian-made missile that struck Majdal Shams Falaq-1 rocket can be launched from jeeps and carries a 110 lbs. warhead; Hezbollah possesses an enhanced version reportedly used against Israel last month. Lior Ben Ari | 07.28.24. IDF spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, stated on Saturday evening that the rocket used by Hezbollah in the attack on Majdal Shams, which claimed the lives of 12 teenagers and children, was a "Falaq 1" rocket of Iranian origin, manufactured in Iran. "Its warhead - the explosive material - is more than 110 pounds. The forensic findings at the scene indicate this rocket, which is only found with Hezbollah," he emphasized. YNet

IDF airs images it says prove Hezbollah fired deadly rocket that hit Majdal Shams. By Emanuel Fabian. 28 July, 2024, 8:13 pm

([166] These images, released by the IDF on July 28, 2024, show shrapnel from a Falaq-1 rocket launched by Hezbollah at Majdal Shams. Israel Defense Forces)

The IDF releases evidence showing shrapnel found at the scene of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams yesterday matching an Iranian-made Falaq-1 rocket, which in Lebanon is exclusively used by Hezbollah.

This image shows the flight path of a Hezbollah Falaq-1 rocket fired at Majdal Shams on July 27, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces) The Iranian-made Falaq-1 has a 50-kilogram warhead and a range of 10 kilometers, according to the IDF.

The IDF also publishes the flight path of the heavy rocket, launched from the Chebaa area in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah said yesterday that it launched a Falaq rocket at an IDF base near Majdal Shams, although once reports emerged of civilian casualties in the town, the terror group changed course and denied its involvement. The denial has been strongly rejected by Israel. TOI

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US officially blames Hezbollah for Golan attack and is working on a diplomatic solution. By Reuters. 07/28/2024 08:16 PM JPost

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Security cabinet authorizes Netanyahu, Gallant to decide on response to Golan attack. By Michael Bachner and TOI Staff. Reprisal expected to be strong but not prompt full-on war * After being regarded as missing, Jifara Ibrahim, 11, is named as 12th child killed by strike on Majdal Shams soccer field. TOI

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7-year-old, casualty of Iranian attack, released from hospital Israel National News Jul 28, 2024, 5:48 PM INN

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Turkey's Erdogan suggests potential military action against Israel. 'We will do the same to them as we did when we entered Karabakh and Libya,' Turkish leader says; Katz: 'Erdogan is following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein'. Itamar Eichner | published: 07.28.24 |15:08 YNet

FM Katz responds to Erdogan: 'He should remember what happened to Saddam Hussein.' Elad Benari Jul 28, 2024, 11:43 PM INN

Calls for condemnation, removal from NATO after Erdogan threat. 29 July, 2024. TOI

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IDF operates in Nuseirat, central Gaza, distributes evacuation notices to Palestinians - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/28/2024 09:25 PM JPost

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Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul advances in Olympics after Algerian opponent forfeits. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/28/2024 09:49 PM JPost

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Northern regional councils tell residents to stay near protected areas, not to congregate. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/28/2024 10:06 PM JPost

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Harris' support for Israel ‘ironclad’ after attack on Golan Heights. By Reuters. 07/28/2024 11:18 PM JPost

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UK's Starmer says 'immediate steps' needed towards Gaza ceasefire By Reuters 07/29/2024 12:18 AM JPost

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IDF conducts heavy artillery fire on multiple targets in Lebanon - report By Avi Ashkenazi. 07/29/2024 01:07 AM JPost

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Paris Olympics: Algerian judoka disqualified for avoiding Israeli. Elad Benari. Jul 29, 2024, 1:17 AM INN

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Lapid responds to Erdogan: 'We won’t accept threats from a wannabe dictator.' Elad Benari Jul 29, 2024, 2:23 AM INN

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Hezbollah renews threat against Israel, US interests as threat of escalation hangs. By Walla! 07/29/2024 03:01 AM JPost

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Wilders: Turkey should be kicked out of NATO after threatening Israel with war. Itamar Eichner|07.29.24|01:14 YNet

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Upper Galilee resident told to be vigilant, avoid crowds. Lior El-Hai, Lior Ben Ari |07.29.24|04:21 YNet

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UK expected to suspend arms sales to Israel, officials say. Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun|07.29.24|06:10 YNet

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IDF waits for right opportunity to retaliate against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner|07.29.24|07:16 YNet

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Report: These are Israel's four new conditions for ceasefire deal Israel has set four new conditions for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, Al Akhbar report claims. Israel National News, Jul 29, 2024, 10:47 AM (The Lebanese Al Akhbar newspaper, which is affiliated with the Hamas terror group, on Monday morning reported that Israel's amended proposal for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal includes four new, central demands: 1. not allowing armed residents of northern Gaza to return home, and inspection of those who do return to northern Gaza; 2. the IDF continues to secure the Philadelphi Corridor; 3. guarantees will be provided which will allow Israel to renew the fighting after the first stage of the deal, if the sides do not reach the agreements necessary to proceed to the second stage; 4. Israel will receive, ahead of time, a list of the names of the living hostages to be released in the deal. INN

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Hamas says Netanyahu added new conditions and demands to US ceasefire proposal. By Reuters. 07/29/2024 05:03 PM JPost

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N12 The reporters' chat. Assaf Rosenzweig: John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council at the White House: Condemn the attack in Majdal Shams, Israel has every right to respond to Hezbollah's attack. No one is interested in a widespread war, and the US is confident that it will be able to prevent such a scenario. Jul 29 at 11:15 [2024]. N12

White House: U.S. does not believe Hezbollah attack needs to result in escalation. Reuters. [07.29.24]. Israel has every right to respond to Hezbollah after a rocket strike in the Golan Heights on Saturday, although the U.S. does not believe it needs to result in escalation, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.

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Israel wants to hurt Hezbollah without all-out war, official says. By Reuters. 07/29/2024 11:14 AM JPost

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France set to probe death threats received by Israeli athletes. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/29/2024 12:22 PM JPost

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Rockets fall in open area in northern Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/29/2024 01:10 PM JPost

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Gallant: 'Hezbollah will pay the price.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/29/2024 01:27 PM JPost

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Berlin calls on Iran and others to prevent Middle East escalation. By Reuters. 07/29/2024 01:34 PM JPost

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Mutliple airlines cancel flights to Lebanon. Israel National News. Jul 29, 2024, 3:14 PM INN

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PM at massacre site: 'The children are our children, our response will be harsh.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits site of massacre of 12 Druze children in Majdal Shams, says Israelis feel the pain of their Druze brothers and will stand with them forever.

Israel National News. Jul 29, 2024, 4:14 PM INN

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US, Australia, India, Japan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Israel National News Jul 29, 2024, 4:40 PM INN

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Israel Dog Unit works to locate Majdal Shams victims' remains. Israel National News. Jul 29, 2024, 5:05 PM INN

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Seven of the eight members of the Palestinian Olympics team didn't qualify. Most of them aren't even from "Palestine." July 29, 2024 EoZ

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Anti-Israel, anti-US student coalition threatens "armed resistance" against NYU. July 29, 2024.

New York University's Palestine Solidarity Committee recently rebranded itself as the People’s Solidarity Coalition, keeping its anti-Israel focus but adding an anti-American emphasis as well.

Its "Statement of Intention" embraces "armed struggle," - not only against Israel but against pretty much everyone they don't like, including NYU itself... EoZ

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Watch: Anti-Israel protesters at Olympics make Nazi salute, chant 'Heil Hitler.' During soccer match between Israel and Paraguay at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, anti-Israel protesters make Nazi and antisemitic gestures, unveil 'genocide Olympics' banner. Israel National News, Jul 29, 2024. INN

Pro-palestine Protesters Chant 'heil Hitler' At Israel's Olympics Soccer Game. 7/29/2024. Pro-Palestine protesters made their presence known at the Olympics in the worst possible way ... invoking the biggest antisemite known to human history straight from the stands. TMZ

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WaPo dragged for ‘disgraceful’ front page about Hezbollah airstrike. By Chris Nesi. Published July 29, 2024, The Washington Post is being mocked online for its perplexing Monday front page photo showing mourners at the funeral of an 11-year-old girl killed by a Hezbollah rocket strike, which the paper paired with a headline about Israeli airstrikes. NY Post

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Netanyahu Visits Site of Majdal Shams Massacre, Vows “Severe” Response. July 29, 2024 YWN

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Hezbollah moves missiles as region braces for IDF response to deadly Golan attack. Two members of terror group killed in Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon; ministers reportedly not shown retaliation options for fear they would leak them. By Emanuel Fabian and AP. 29 July, 2024, 2:29 pmUpdated at 7:44 pm TOI

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As diplomats scramble, Israel says response to Hezbollah to be ‘harsh’ but contained. By Agencies and TOI Staff. Netanyahu again threatens retaliation to rocket attack that killed 12 children in Golan; Blinken calls Herzog to urge de-escalation; British FM sends same message to Lebanese PM. TOI

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Military prosecutor: No basis for sexual abuse allegations at Sde Teiman. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/29/2024. Israel's military prosecutor, who is representing six of the nine reservists suspected of sexually abusing terrorists at Sde Teiman, said that they had no reason to believe there is a basis for the accusations against them, Israeli media reported Monday night.

"These are reservists, all of them normal citizens with families, who performed their complex duties faithfully while continuously risking their lives. We are convinced that it will become clear in a factual and professional investigation that there is no basis for suspicion against them." JPost

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Second time in two days. Watch: UAV intercepted on its way to Karish rig. Uzi Baruch Jul 30, 2024, 1:21 AM INN

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Hate in Toronto: Jewish school buses torched in early morning arson. Israel National News Jul 29, 2024, 11:17 PM INN

Hate In Toronto: Bobov School Bus Torched In Early Morning Arsonist-Set Blaze. July 29, 2024 YWN

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White House: No policy change on Golan Heights. "We continue to recognize the circumstances that were in the 2019 proclamation recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights," said U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Joshua Marks. (July 30, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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‘Biden withholding at least 11 war-fighting systems from Israel.’ It's not just 2,000-pound bombs that the Biden administration has withheld from America's ally, according to Fox News host Mark Levin. David Isaac. (July 30, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Israeli killed as Hezbollah rocket scores direct hit in northern kibbutz.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, the deadly Hezbollah barrage comprised around 10 rockets. Akiva Van Koningsveld. (July 30, 2024 / JNS) An Israeli civilian was killed on Tuesday afternoon when a Hezbollah terror rocket scored a direct hit on a home in Kibbutz HaGoshrim in the Galilee panhandle, medical authorities confirmed. JNS

Nir Poupko, 28, murdered by Hezbollah rocket. Israel National News. Jul 30, 2024, 9:40 PM INN

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Upper Galilee Regional Council tells residents to stay near safe rooms. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/30/2024 04:30 PM JPost

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Hezbollah says it fired at Israeli warplanes in Lebanese airspace. By Reuters. 07/30/2024 03:20 PM JPost

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Israel facilitates transfer of 85 Gazan patients to UAE for treatment. At least 85 patients left the Gaza Strip today, of which 35 were children, and were transferred to receive medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates. They were escorted by Gazans, totaling 146 people who left Gaza. They crossed the border through the Kerem Shalom crossing and left Israel from the Ramon International Airport, near Eilat. The government approved their passage after they passed a strict security check. Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner| 07.30.24|15:31 YNet

Nearly 150 sick and injured Gazans travel to UAE via Israel for treatment. 30 July, 2024, 10:34 pm TOI

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98th Division dimantled 100 km of tunnels since start of war. Israel National News. Jul 30, 2024, 5:39 PM INN

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US issues sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program facilitators. By Reuters. 07/30/2024 05:46 PM JPost

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Experts say all evidence shows Hezbollah behind Majdal Shams strike that killed 12. By AP. 30 July, 2024 TOI

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In response to Golan massacre, Israel attacks senior Hezbollah officer Fuad Shukr in Beirut. IDF says it carried out strike on Hezbollah official responsible for the massacre of 12 children in the rocket strike on Majdal Shams; His fate is unclear, but two deaths were reported in the attack. Gallant after the attack: "'Hezbollah crossed the red line.' Lior Ben Ari, Reutrers | 07.30.24 YNet

In response to the disaster in Majdal Shams: the IDF attacked a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut. The target that the Air Force attacked: Al-Hajj Mohsen, head of the terrorist organization's missile accuracy project • The IDF: He is responsible for the murder of the children in Majdal Shams and the killing of many Israeli civilians • Reports in Lebanon and around the world: Mohsen survived the assassination attempt • Senior Israeli official: We are done the response, we have no intention of starting a war • The White House: A war between Israel and Hezbollah can be prevented. Nir Dvori  | N12|  Published 19:53 30.07.24  [167] Mako

IDF kills top Hezbollah commander in Beirut in response to Majdal Shams attack. Fuad Shukr considered by Israel to be terror group’s most senior military officer, ‘right-hand man’ to chief Hassan Nasrallah By Emanuel Fabian. and Agencies. 30 Jul, 2024, 9:58 pm Updated at (31 Jul) 12:36 am

The Israel Defense Forces struck a building in southern Beirut on Tuesday evening, killing the Hezbollah terror group’s most senior military commander, who Israel said was responsible for Saturday’s deadly rocket attack on Majdal Shams.

A loud blast was heard and a plume of smoke could be seen rising above the southern suburb of Dahieh — a stronghold of the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group — at around 7:40 p.m., a Reuters witness said. Lebanon’s health ministry said three people were killed, including two children, and 74 people were wounded in the strike.

The Israeli military took credit for the strike, saying initially that it had targeted a commander responsible for the Majdal Shams rocket fire and other deadly attacks on Israel. It later confirmed that the target was Fuad Shukr and that he had been killed in the airstrike.

In a statement, the IDF said that Shukr, also known as Hajj Mohsin, was Hezbollah’s most senior military commander. Shukr sat on the Jihad Council, Hezbollah’s top military body, and was the head of its strategic division, the military said.

The IDF said he was also a senior military advisor to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, serving as his “right-hand man.”

Since Hamas’s October 7 onslaught, Shukr has been managing Hezbollah’s attacks against Israel, including the deadly strike in Majdal Shams over the weekend, killing 12 children, according to the military.

The IDF said he was “responsible for the majority of Hezbollah’s most advanced weaponry, including precise-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs” and for the terror group’s “force build-up, planning, and execution of terror attacks against the State of Israel.”

He joined Hezbollah in 1985 and has held several senior positions. The IDF said that in the 1990s he advanced numerous attacks against the IDF and allied South Lebanon Army, and in 2000, was involved in the abduction of three Israeli soldiers in an attack in the Mount Dov area.

Shukr was named by the IDF several years ago as a commander of Hezbollah’s precision missile project. He is also wanted by the United States for his role in the 1983 bombing of a US Marines barracks in Beirut, with a $5 million bounty placed on his head by Washington.

According to the US State Department’s Rewards for Justice program, in addition to advising Nasrallah, Shukr sits on the Jihad Council, Hezbollah’s top military body.

Shukr played a “central role” in the 1983 bombing of US Marine Corps barracks that left 241 US marines dead, according to the State Department. The State Department reported that during the Syrian civil war he “aided [Hezbollah] fighters and pro-Syrian regime troops” as they battled anti-Assad forces.

Hezbollah did not immediately confirm Shukr’s death, and some earlier media reports claimed that he had survived the attack.

Lebanon’s state-run national news agency said the Israeli strike targeted the area around Hezbollah’s Shura Council in the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beirut’s Dahieh suburb.

Shortly after the strike, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tweeted in English: “Hezbollah crossed the red line.”

The strike came after days of Israeli officials threatening a harsh response to the Hezbollah rocket attack that killed 12 children playing on a soccer field and playground in Majdal Shams, a Druze town in the Golan Heights.

The IDF said shortly after midnight that there were no immediate changes to the Home Front Command guidelines for Israeli civilians, despite fears of a possible Hezbollah counterattack.

“We have very good air defense systems, but the defense is not hermetic,” IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a press conference, adding that the public should be vigilant and follow the Home Front Command guidelines.

He said the IDF is holding assessments on the home front, and would update if there are any changes.

“We are not looking to go to war, but we are well prepared for it,” Hagari said. “Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon and the entire Middle East into an escalation.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, with his chief of staff Tzachi Braverman, his military secretary Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman and National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, in a photo released soon after an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah target in Beirut, July 30, 2024 (PMO) The Israeli airstrike was precipitated by a flurry of diplomatic activity with Western nations seeking to avoid a larger escalation and urging both Israeli and Lebanese officials to practice restraint. A number of airlines canceled flights to Beirut over the past few days, and Lufthansa canceled several flights to Tel Aviv.

Shortly after the strike, US State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel told a briefing that “we’re continuing to work toward a diplomatic resolution that would allow Israeli and Lebanese civilians to return to their homes and live in peace and security. We certainly want to avoid any kind of escalation.”

Patel reiterated that US support for Israel remained “ironclad” and that “Israel has every right to defend itself” and “certainly faces threats like no other country does in that region of the world.”

The Russian foreign ministry called the Israeli strike on Beirut “a flagrant violation of international law,” according to the Russian state-run TASS news agency.

A man inspects a destroyed building that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) According to the Kan public broadcaster, the security cabinet was not updated ahead of the strike in Beirut. The outlet also reported that the US is expected to approve of the strike, especially given the fact that Shukr was wanted for the killing of 241 US servicemen. Channel 12 news reported that ministers were ordered not to publicly comment on the strike.

The heads of UNIFIL — the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon — and UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hannis-Plasschaert were speaking to both Lebanon and Israel in an attempt to prevent the outbreak of war, UN Secretary-General spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said.

Earlier Tuesday, Hezbollah fired a volley of 10 rockets toward the Upper Galilee, killing an Israeli civilian in Kibbutz HaGoshrim. The victim was later named as Nir Popko, 28, from the kibbutz.

The IDF said that most of the rockets fired by Hezbollah were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it had launched dozens of rockets at a nearby military base. The military said it was shelling the launch site with artillery.

Since October 8, Hezbollah-led forces have attacked Israeli communities and military posts along the border on a near-daily basis, with the group saying it is doing so to support Gaza amid the war there.

So far, the skirmishes have resulted in 25 civilian deaths on the Israeli side — including in Tuesday’s attack — as well as the deaths of 18 IDF soldiers and reservists. There have also been several attacks from Syria, without any injuries.

Hezbollah has named 384 members who have been killed by Israel during the ongoing skirmishes, mostly in Lebanon but some also in Syria. In Lebanon, another 68 operatives from other terror groups, a Lebanese soldier, and dozens of civilians have been killed. TOI

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Hamas, Houthis, Iran and Russia condemn Israel over strike on Hezbollah commander. 30 July, 2024, 10:35 pm TOI

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'You can still be saved.' Noa Argamani wrote to her boyfriend, still a hostage in Gaza. Israel National News. Jul 30, 2024, 8:53 PM INN

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IDF Admits: Arrest Of Soldiers By Masked Police Officers Was A Mistake. July 30, 2024. The chief of staff of the IDF’s Personnel Directorate Brig. Gen. Yoram Knafo admitted that the raid of the Sde Teiman base by masked military police officers was a mistake. Unbelievably enough, IDF prosecutors called Hamas terrorists who were held at Sde Teiman and later released to Gaza and asked them if they had any testimony against IDF soldiers regarding their stay at Sde Teiman. The soldiers were then arrested based on these terrorists’ testimony, leading to a “revolt” by protesters who stormed two IDF bases. YWN

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Harris says Israel has a right to defend itself after IDF kills Hezbollah commander. By Tovah Lazaroff. 07/31/2024 12:48 AM

Vice President Kamala Harris said she backed Israel’s right to defend itself after the IDF killed the Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr on Tuesday who was responsible for the group’s strike in the Golan Saturday that killed 12 children.

“Israel has a right to remain secure and defend the security of Israel,” Harris said on the campaign trail after arriving in Atlanta.

“Israel has a right to defend itself against a terror organization, which is.exactly what Hezbollah is,” she stated.

"But all of that being said we still must work on a diplomatic solution,” Harris added. JPost

_____ Anti-Israel model claims: I didn't know about 1972 Olympic massacre. Bella Hadid, a virulently anti-Israel model, claims not to have known about the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre prior to being offered a deal with Adidas. Israel National News, Jul 30, 2024. Munich MassacreAdidas INN

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Washington Post admits it ‘did not provide adequate context’ on front page Israel-Hezbollah escalation story. By Brian Flood and Joseph A. Wulfsohn, Fox News, July 30, 2024. FoxNews

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One man seriously hurt in terror attack near Hebron. Eyewitnesses say the car carrying the wounded man and two female passengers was first shot at near the intersection leading to the settlement of Kiryat Arba, and the assailant then stabbed the driver causing serious injury; The passengers were unhurt

Elisha Ben Kimon | published:07.31.24| 00:11 YNet

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Hostages' families praise Haniyeh assassination, call on government to leverage it for deal. Relatives of hostages and victims of Hamas' attack demand Netanyahu press terror group to accept hostage deal after assassination of terror group's political head; 'It’s a good morning.' Alexandra Lukash, Yael Ciechanover | published:07.31.24|06:00 YNet

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End Wokeness @EndWokeness: Condolences to Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib during this difficult time. Jul 30, 2024 on X

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Former Iranian Guards commander says Israel will pay price for killing Haniyeh. By Reuters. 07/31/2024 09:37 AM JPost

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Lebanon's Hezbollah issues condolences after killing of Hamas chief. By Reuters. 07/31/2024 09:49 AM JPost

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Strikes in place across West Bank cities following Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. By Anna Barsky. 07/31/2024 09:59 AM JPost

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Haniyeh's bodyguard leaked info that lead to his assassination - report. The attack occurred around 2:00 AM local time, with reports indicating that a guided missile struck Haniyeh's bedroom

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Report: Haniyeh's bodyguard leaked information to assassins Israel National News Jul 31, 2024, 3:48 PM INN

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From Gaza student activist to leader, terror chief Haniyeh was Hamas’s tough face abroad. Group’s slain ‘political and diplomatic front’ began as close aide to founder Ahmad Yassin, rose through ranks, nurtured ties with Iran in the joint cause of Israel’s eradication. By Reuters and TOI Staff. 31 July, 2024, 10:18 am TOI

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Iran will make 'occupiers regret their cowardly act' of killing Hamas leader, says president. By Reuters. 07/31/2024 10:42 AM JPost

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Iranian Foreign Ministry says US also responsible for Haniyeh killing. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 03:22 PM JPost

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IDF destroys West Bank house of British Police Junction terrorist. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 03:38 PM JPost

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Gallant to Austin: 'Shukr elimination direct response to attack on Majdal Shams' Israel National News Jul 31, 2024, 4:07 PM INN

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'Good Riddance!!': Geert Wilders celebrates death of Hamas leader Haniyeh. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 04:19 PM JPost

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Reports: Strike on Iranian stronghold in Syria. Israel National News. Jul 31, 2024, 3:38 PM INN

Syria denies reports of strikes in Damascus area. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 04:27 PM JPost

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Gallant tells Austin Israel still working to achieve hostage deal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 04:29 PM JPost

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Katz to foreign ministers: 'Israel not interested in all-out war'. By Walla! 07/31/2024 04:32 PM JPost

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Halevi in North: 'We also know how to maneuver strongly'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 05:07 PM JPost

Chief of Staff: 'We know how to operate with strength on ground in Lebanon.'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi says following assassination of Hezbollah number 2 that Israel will not allow return to October 6 vis a vis Hezbollah.

Israel National News Jul 31, 2024, 5:28 PM INN

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Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya: 'Palestinian resistance to continue'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 05:29 PM JPost

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Under New Editor, the Wall Street Journal Is Misreporting Facts About Israel. by Andrea Levin, July 31, 2024.

Indicative of the shoddy reporting on settlements, a photo caption asserts that “the number of Israeli settlements in the West Bank has ballooned since the 1990’s.”

The opposite is true. The large majority of existing settlements were founded in the 1970s and 1980s (a total of 116), with just seven added in the 1990s and another five in the last 24 years up to the recent present when there has been “tentative” recognition of a possible four of five additional settlements. Thus, there are about 133 settlements with nine or ten founded “since the 1990’s.” The intent of the Journal’s claim is seemingly to suggest rampant Jewish settlement expansion — regardless of the facts.

When alerted that the rate of growth in the number of Israeli settlements has not “ballooned since the 1990’s” but rather declined dramatically compared to earlier decades, the Journal corrections editor refused to correct or clarify. Algemeiner

The New Wall Street Journal – Chasing Clicks With Anti-israel Bias. By Andrea Levin July 26, 2024.

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker is making changes at the venerable publication, pushing more “life-style stories with snappy headlines” in the news section and has reportedly downsized, if not gutted, the standards desk that handles corrections. She’s eliminated an editing team “responsible for prepublication review of sensitive stories...

CAMERA noted in communication with the Journal that the reporter was likely conflating the supposed addition of new settlements with population increase within existing ones which has, indeed, occurred, and urged editors to correct the record on the error. The Journal was, however, content to misinform readers, injecting in the private correspondence reference to counting “illegal outposts”– which are not “settlements” and were not referenced in the original problematic photo caption — and citing the partisan claims of Peace Now.

The lesson of the exchange was the striking indifference of the Journal to adhering to professional standards mandating accuracy.

More serious is another uncorrected error Journal editors have chosen to promote in their coverage. The news pages have rhetorically awarded the West Bank to the Palestinians — having decided to refer to the West Bank as “Palestinian land” or “Palestinian territory.” Of course, the land is not Palestinian but rather disputed until, per the Oslo Accords to which the Israelis and Palestinians are signatories, there is a negotiated agreement on the disposition of the territory…. CAMERA

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Rashida Tlaib condemns death of terrorist on FBI most wanted list. Anti-Israel Congresswoman criticized for condemning strike in which Fuad Shakr was killed after ignoring the massacre of 12 children he was responsible for. Shakr was also responsible for the 1983 killing of 241 US servicemen. Gary Willig. Jul 31, 2024, 5:56 PM INN

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Protesters In Times Square Rally Following Assassination Of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hizbullah Military Leader Fuad Shukr, Wave Hamas, Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam, Hizbullah Flags, Chant: The Martyr Is Beloved By Allah! Israel Is The Enemy Of Allah! Jul 31, 2024. Source: Online Platforms - "Status Coup News on YouTube" On July 31, 2024, following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and top Hizbullah military leader Fuad Shukr, Within Our Lifetime held a rally in New York City. Protesters, waved flags of Hamas, Hizbullah, Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam, and held up photos of Haniyeh and Shukr. Some protesters made an inverted triangle gesture towards NYPD officers. According to the ADL, the inverted triangle hand gesture is "used to represent Hamas itself and glorify its use of violence in many popular anti-Zionist memes and political cartoons." Nerdeen Kiswani, the leader of Within Our Lifetime accused Israel of raping children. A protester with his face covered by a keffiyeh held up a framed photo of Haniyeh, pointed at it and chanted: "The martyr is beloved by Allah! Israel is the Enemy of Allah!" Abdullah Akl, a student at Harvard University and the advocacy director of MAS Staten Island Center, also led chants at the protest. Footage of the rally was streamed live on Status Coup News on YouTube. Memri

Liza Rosen @LizaRosen0000: [168] This is not Iran, Gaza or Pakistan. This is America, 2024! Muslims flooded New York's Times Square to show support for the terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah, following the assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hizbullah leader Fuad Shukr. The Muslims shouted as loud as possible that they are offended and furious in the name of Allah .. because the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah, who murdered hundreds of Jews in the name of Islam, were eliminated. While waving the flags of Hamas and Hezbollah, they chanted: "The Martyr Is Beloved by Allah! Israel Is the Enemy of Allah!".

From MEMRI. Aug 1, 2024 on X

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Khaled Mashaal tapped to be new Hamas leader. By Reuters. 07/31/2024 07:04 PM JPost

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Netanyahu to address nation amid threats of revenge following Haniyeh killing. By Michael Bachner and TOI Staff. Hamas chief assassinated in Tehran * Reports name Khaled Mashaal as likely successor * Gallant: Israel still working for hostage deal * Reports: Body of Hezbollah commander found. TOI

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Haniyeh was a moderate Islamofascist because he only ordered others to die.

The fear of a wider conflict seems to be only when Israel takes a defensive deterrent measure.

That's besides the point. Worse is, the rebranding the dead butchers.

So some at MSM decided to attach the "moderate" label on the "diplomatic" leader of the regime' with its genocidal charter laced with antisemitic tropes weaved with Quranic text and whose vision is of an all out Islamic State with Israel gone.

You don't have to go very far but remember even only recent. Oct/7/23 - His praying, performing a 'prostration of Gratitude' to Allah while his regime led the 3,000 butchers/kidnappers and rapists under Allah Akbar cries. And his call on Arab Palestinians in the West Bank, Israeli Arabs, and the entire nation abroad to join. His Oct/26/23 explanation: "we need the blood of women, children, and the elderly of Gaza," the old Palestinian death cult (since Arafat days) of 'dead baby strategy' to gather sympathy.

So, if Haniyeh wouldn't send others, but "volunteered" himself instead, is that when he will stop being an IslamoFascist "moderate"? justsayin'

Ismail Haniyeh was a monster, not a 'moderate.' By Brendan O’Neill, July 31, 2024.

Forget ‘centrist dads’, there’s a new political character in town: the centrist fascist. The moderate Jew-killer. The middle-of-the-road cheerleader of mass murder. It’s Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas, who was bumped off in Tehran yesterday, presumably by the Israel Defence Forces. Reading the strangely pained media coverage of his death, you could be forgiven for thinking he’d been a pragmatic, upstanding guy, someone who was considered ‘very moderate’ [169], in the words of Sky News crank, Alex Crawford. In truth, of course, he was a militant anti-Semite and we should spend as much time mourning his passing as he did the Jews his comrades butchered on 7 October: ie, none.

The m-word I expected to see in the commentary on Haniyeh was ‘murderous’ – the m-word I got was ‘moderate’. For all his ‘tough rhetoric’, he was actually ‘moderate and pragmatic’, says BBC correspondent [170], Yolande Knell [171]. That ‘tough rhetoric’ [172] included calling the 7 October pogrom a ‘victory’, agitating for a further ‘jihad of the swords’ (that is, more Jew murder), and chanting about the ‘army of Muhammad’ returning to wreak vengeance on Jews. BBC types will damn you as a crazy extremist if you say women don’t have cocks, and then straight-up depict a man who wanted to draw swords against Jews as a moderate.

He was ‘pragmatic’ and ‘open to negotiation’, says the Guardian. CNBC at least had the decency to caveat its insane commentary, only calling Haniyeh a ‘relatively moderate figure’. He was seen ‘as a moderate’, says Reuters, certainly in comparison with ‘more hardline’ Hamas leaders. Seriously, what does ‘moderate’ even mean in the Hamas context? This is a terror outfit whose founding charter committed it to the murder of Jews. And which slaughtered more Jews in one day on 7 October 2023 than anyone else had since the Nazis. A fascistic act Haniyeh celebrated [173]. Perhaps he only wanted to kill some Jews, not all of them? Is that ‘pragmatism’ in Hamasworld?… Western observers seem obsessed with ‘de-escalation’ in the Middle East. They want calm. But what is calm for them is potential catastrophe for the Jewish State. The ‘peace’ these people call for would be the peace of the grave for many Israelis. Hamas has promised to carry out more 7 Octobers [174]. For Israel to leave such a movement intact would be risky in the extreme. The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh sends a clear message to the world, and it’s one that every true progressive ought to welcome: namely, that you cannot kill Jews with impunity anymore. Fascist violence has consequences now. Spiked

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July 31: Iranian adviser was also killed in strike on Hezbollah commander, says regime mouthpiece. By Michael Bachner and TOI Staff. 31 July, 2024. TOI

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In wake of Haniyeh killing, Austin says US will ‘help defend Israel’ if it’s attacked. By TOI Staff and Agencies. 31 July, 2024 TOI

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Herzog and Sandberg to speak at Jewish Federations General Assembly. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 08:39 PM JPost

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United, Delta Airlines set to halt flights to Israel starting Thursday. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 08:50 PM JPost

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US imposes sanctions on individuals, entities supporting Houthi weapons procurement. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 08:56 PM JPost

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MK Haskel to Arutz Sheva: 'Israel shouldn't have waited for disaster to defend the north'. Yoni Kempinski Jul 31, 2024, 9:05 PM INN

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Mahmoud Abbas announces day of mourning, following Haniyeh's elimination. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 09:23 PM JPost

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Galilee Formation chief: 'We are prepared very strongly'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 09:25 PM JPost

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US advises citizens to 'reconsider' traveling to northern Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 09:29 PM JPost

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Houthi leader: 'We will be part of the Iranian response'. By Maariv. 07/31/2024 09:30 PM JPost

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Qatari PM, Iran's acting foreign minister discuss repercussions of Haniyeh's 'assassination'. By Reuters. 07/31/2024 10:03 PM JPost

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German FM Baerbock urges German citizens in Lebanon to leave, Iran to deescalate. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 10:28 PM JPost

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Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo, New York Times reports. By Reuters. 08/01/2024 12:38 AM JPost

9/11 mastermind and two others agree to plea deal. Israel National News. Aug 1, 2024, 2:07 AM INN

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IAF commander: 'There is nowhere that is too far for us to strike'. Israel National News. Aug 1, 2024, 12:12 AM INN

IAF chief: 'No point is too far for us to attack.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 07/31/2024 08:30 PM JPost

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UN Security Council meets to discuss Middle East escalations, at Iran's request - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/01/2024 12:56 AM JPost

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Following the eliminations: New security instructions for Netanyahu and the ministers. Israel National News. Aug 1, 2024, 1:14 AM INN

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Iran announces closure of airspace - report By Maariv. 08/01/2024 02:26 AM JPost

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Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss tensions in the Middle East - report. By Maariv. 08/01/2024 03:04 AM JPost

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Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war Financial Times reports that US and EU. diplomats are holding urgent discussions in an attempt to convince Tehran to either not respond or to carry out symbolic action against Israel following latest eliminations. Israel National News Aug 1, 2024, 3:09 AM INN

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Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh. By Reuters. 08/01/2024 04:11 AM JPost

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Man wounded in attack: 'The knife stuck in my back, the terrorist continued to hit me' Israel National News. Aug 1, 2024, 4:22 AM INN

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Australia urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah tensions. By Reuters. 08/01/2024 04:23 AM JPost

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US envoy to Security Council: 'Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation.' Israel National News. Aug 1, 2024, 4:51 AM INN

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Causes firestorm again. Sky News correspondent: Haniyeh was a very moderate leaderm. Elad Benari. Aug 1, 2024, 5:45 AM INN

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Khamenei said to order direct strike on Israel after Haniyeh killed in Tehran. By TOI Staff. 01 Aug, 2024. Iranian officials tell NYT that options being weighed include a coordinated assault with Tehran’s proxies, say defense plans also being readied in case Israel or US strike Iran. TOI

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NYT: Haniyeh killed by bomb smuggled into guesthouse; Nasrallah: War entered new phase. By Elana Kirsh and TOI Sraff. Device reportedly planted months ago; US ‘assesses’ Israel responsible * Iran meeting proxies in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen * PM, Biden to speak tonight * Israeli judoka wins bronze medal. 1 August, 2024. TOI

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3,000 terror attacks in Judea and Samaria since January. Palestinian terrorists have killed 14 people and wounded 155 others in Judea and Samaria since the start of the year. (August 1,2024 / JNS) JNS

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WATCH: Calls for Revenge & “Death to Israel And America” At Haniyeh’s Funeral In Tehran. August 1,2024 YWN

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Iran’s steadily eroding ring of fire. Yaakov Lappin. (August 1,2024 / JNS) JNS

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Israel confirms death of Hamas terror chief Mohammed Deif. The Hamas military leader was killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza on July 13. (August 1,2024 / JNS) JNS

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Analysis: Alex Traiman. Why Netanyahu has now decided to escalate attacks. Jerusalem may be in the best possible strategic position to seriously degrade Hezbollah's terror army while neutralizing Tehran's malign influence. (August 1,2024 / JNS) JNS

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Israel warns citizens to exercise caution abroad. Israel's national security council warned Israelis on Thursday to exercise extra caution when travelling abroad and said Iran or its allies Hamas and Hezbollah could target Israeli or Jewish institutions outside the country. The warning, in a statement issued through the prime minister's office, came amid growing fears in Israel of a attack by its enemies in retaliation for the assassination of senior leaders from Hezbollah and Hamas this week. Reuters | published:08.01.24|11:56 YNet

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PA to compensate over $21,000 to tortured collaborators with Israel, Jerusalem court rules.

Beatings with electric cables, binding, sleep deprivation, and stuffing filthy rags into their mouths: A series of rulings by the Jerusalem District Court orders the Palestinian Authority to compensate the families of collaborators who were murdered or subjected to brutal torture.

Gilad Cohen | published:08.01.24|12:25 YNet

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Iran, its proxies will meet to discuss retaliation against Israel, say sources. By Reuters. 08/01/2024 01:14 PM JPost

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Four people try to cross West Bank barrier, shot at by IDF. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/01/2024 02:19 PM JPost

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Seven Airlines Cancel Flights To Israel Amid Fears Of Iranian Response To IDF Assassinations. August 1, 2024 YWN

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Lufthansa cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv through August 8. By Reuters. 08/01/2024 03:22 PM JPost

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Turkey says it coordinating an extensive prisoner swap on Thursday. By Reuters. 08/01/2024 04:33 PM JPost

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Police open investigation into a policeman who pulled at the beards of haredim. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/01/2024 04:41 PM JPost

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New York Times: Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months in advance Israel National News Aug 1, 2024, 4:46 PM INN

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Amb. David Friedman: 'No other civilized nation goes through this, only Israel' Israel National News Aug 1, 2024, 5:14 PM INN

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Hezbollah leader says group will respond to Israel's killing of top commander. By Reuters. 08/01/2024 05:32 PM JPost

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Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah: 'We are in a new phase of the conflict'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/01/2024 05:49 PM JPost

Nasrallah: Battle against Israel entering ‘new phase’. "The escalation depends on the behavior and reactions of the enemy," said the Hezbollah leader. Akiva Van Koningsveld. (August 1,2024 / JNS) JNS

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Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say By Reuters. 08/01/2024 05:50 PM JPost

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'We will exact a very high price for any aggression against us'.

PM holds assessment at IDF Home Front Command, warns Iran against attacking Israel in response to the assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh.

Israel National News. Aug 1, 2024, 5:52 PM INN

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Journal De Montréal Columnist Complains About Netanyahu’s Speech Calling Hamas 'Evil.' By Jade Levitt, August 1, 2024

In her July 25 opinion column in Le Journal de Montréal entitled: “Indecency has a name: Netanyahu,” columnist Yasmine Abdelfadel took issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent speech to the U.S. Congress, calling it “not only inappropriate, but also dangerous.”

She bemoaned his characterization of Israel’s war with Hamas as “the resistance of good against evil,” and complained that he did not speak “a word about the illegal colonization of the Palestinian territories.”

If fighting Hamas, a genocidal Islamic terrorist organization that rapes, tortures, murders and kidnaps Israeli civilians – and uses its own people as human shields – is not “evil,” then the word has lost all meaning. Yet Abdelfadel bristled at calling Hamas evil.

This is hardly surprising, given that Abdelfadel refused to even mention the word of Hamas even a single time anywhere in her column, as if Israel is fighting some invisible ghost in Gaza, and that there are not well over 100 Israeli hostages still being held by the demonic death cult that is Hamas.

As for her complaint that Netanyahu should have spoken about the “illegal colonization of the Palestinian territories,” Abdelfadel is engaging in fictional storytelling. Israel possesses extensive legal and historical rights to the lands it controls, and never before in history has there ever been a Palestinian state, and ergo, Israel cannot be occupying, let alone colonizing, its own land, nor from a country that has never existed…. HonestReporting

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Bank apologises after email describes Hamas leader’s death as ‘sad’. Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) quickly issued a statement to Jewish News following the email's emergence on social media. By Richard Ferrer. August 1, 2024, 5:56 pm JewishNews

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Israeli judoka Peter Palchik wins bronze medal in Judo at Paris 2024 Olympics By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/01/2024 06:31 PM JPost

First Israeli medal of the games: Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik wins Bronze. Israel National News. Aug 1, 2024, 7:07 PM INN

Bronze medal winning judoka Peter Paltchik: 'I just wanted to make everyone happy'. 1 August, 2024. TOI

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'NYT’: Iran ‘embarrassed’ that Haniyeh killed by bomb planted months ago, detonated remotely. Middle Eastern officials told the paper the assassination's planning likely took months and extensive surveillance. (August 1, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Serious preparation in Israel for Iranian retaliation: Attack on several fronts within days. Iran and Hezbollah continue to threaten an 'unprecedented response,' but Israel has yet to change Home Front Command directives; Assessments suggest the attack will come from multiple fronts simultaneously, putting the international coalition to the test; U.S. is also increasing its presence in the region, preparing for a large-scale interception operation. Itamar Eichner | published: 08.01.2024|17:39 YNet

Israel Prepares For Iranian Retaliation As It Works To Finalize International Defense. August 1, 2024. YWN

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Israeli judokas Inbar Lanir, Peter Paltchik win silver, bronze medals at Paris Games. Athletes dedicate wins to nation in difficult times: Lanir wears yellow scrunchie, Paltchik says ‘I fought for our flag’; equestrian jumping team qualifies for final. Amy Spiro. 1 Aug 2024, 8:56 pm. TOI

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Nukhba terrorist 'journalist' who participated in massacre eliminated. Ismail al-Ghoul participated in the October 7th massacre and took part in the filming and dissemination of videos of attacks on IDF soldiers. Uzi Baruch. Aug 1, 2024, 8:47 PM INN

IDF says slain Al Jazeera reporter was a Hamas commando, took part in Oct. 7 massacre. Military says Ismail Al-Ghoul was member of Hamas’s elite Nukhba force, directed terrorists on how to film, distribute videos of attacks on Israeli troops By Emanuel Fabian. Agencies and TOI Staff. 1 August 2024, 10:09 pm. ([175] Al Jazeera journalist Ismail Al-Ghoul reports from the Gaza Strip in an undated video that was broadcast during a report on his killing in an Israeli airstrike, July 31, 2024. Screen capture: Youtube/Al Jazeera, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law).

The IDF confirmed carrying out a strike in Gaza City on Wednesday that killed Al Jazeera reporter Ismail Al-Ghoul, and said he was a member of Hamas’s elite Nukhba force who participated in the October 7 onslaught.

In addition to his participation in the massacres in southern Israel, Al-Ghoul also instructed other terror operatives on how to film and distribute videos of attacks on Israeli troops, according to the military.

“This activity is an integral part of the terror organization’s military action,” the army said.

“The IDF and the Shin Bet are making every effort to attack and eliminate terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre and will continue to do so,” the statement added. TOI

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Turkey declares day of morning following death of Ismail Haniyeh. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/01/2024 09:55 PM JPost

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After 48-hour lull, Hezbollah rockets rain down on northern Israel. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had vowed to resume attacks on northern Israel in support of Hamas. (August 1, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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After barrage on the north: IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher in Lebanon. Israel National News. Aug 1, 2024, 11:38 PM INN

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Biden speaks to Netanyahu: 'Committed to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran.' Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Biden speak for about 30 minutes amid tensions with Lebanon and Iran. White House: The two discussed new defensive US military deployments to support Israel's defense. Elad Benari, Aug 2, 2024, 12:47 AM INN

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Call on BBC: 'Investigate the antisemitism at the network' Elad Benari. Aug 2, 2024, 4:39 AM INN

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IDF operates in West Bank; Air Force strikes targets in Gaza Strip. By Amir Bohbot. 08/02/2024 05:50 AM JPost

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Turkey declares day of morning following death of Ismail Haniyeh. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/01/2024 09:55 PM JPost

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IDF chief to troops in Gaza: Israel will ‘go far’ to strike anyone who attacks us. Israeli judoka Raz Hershko wins silver medal in Paris * At least 10 rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel; none hurt * French citizens advised to leave Iran ASAP amid tensions. By Elena Kirsh and Shira Silkoff 02 Aug, 2024. TOI

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IDF operates in West Bank; air force strikes targets in Gaza Strip. By Amir Bohbot. 08/02/2024 05:50 AM JPost

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Agreement in Gaza will not prevent Israel-Lebanon war - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/02/2024 07:54 AM JPost

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Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement. By Reuters. 08/02/2024 08:09 AM JPost

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Turkey blocks access to Instagram platform but gives no reason. By Reuters. 08/02/2024 09:04 AM JPost

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Britain's Secretary of State for Defense John Healey visits Israel to deescalate tensions. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/02/2024 11:46 AM JPost

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Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secures silver medal, clinching Israel's third medal. Competing in the heavyweight category (over 78 kg), Raz Hershko secured three impressive victories before falling to Brazil's Beatriz Souza in the gold medal match; Hershko's performance matches Israel's highest achievement in judo.

Raz Shechnik | published: 08.02.24|11:48 YNet

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Foreign Minister: 'If embassy staff want to mourn, let them go back to Turkey.' Israel National News. Aug 2, 2024, 12:43 PM INN

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Israeli shekel continues to weaken following fear of regional war. By Maariv. 08/02/2024 01:10 PM JPost

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Fatah spokesman says Palestinian Authority is ready to manage Gaza after the war - report. By Maariv Online. 08/02/2024 12:18 PM JPost

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Foreign minister after Turkish embassy lowers flag for Haniyeh: 'Erdogan is turning Turkey into a dictatorship.' 02 Aug, 2024. TOI

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Survey: US Jews more confident in IDF than Israelis. Yoni Kempinski. Aug 2, 2024, 2:48 PM INN

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Hezbollah evacuates military equipment from Beirut in preparation for escalation - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/02/2024 03:06 PM JPost

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France advises its citizens to leave, avoid traveling to Iran. By Reuters. 08/02/2024 03:46 PM JPost

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Chief of Staff's message to terrorist organizations. Israel National News. Aug 2, 2024, 5:53 PM INN

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IDF hits Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/02/2024 06:31 PM JPost

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Al-Aqsa Imam eulogizes Ismail Haniyeh.

Imam of the al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, is undergoing investigation by the Central Unit of the Jerusalem Police, after he eulogized Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in his Friday sermon.

Israel National News. Aug 2, 2024, 6:55 PM. INN

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Canadian Imam Adnan Abyat: Jihad Is the Pinnacle of Islam; May Allah (Imam said) Curse the Jews – the Same People who Killed the Martyr and Jihadist Leader Haniyeh Tried to Kill the P.... Muhammad Before. August 2, 2024. Memri

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Dutch airline KLM cancels flights to Tel Aviv until Oct 26. By Reuters. 08/02/2024 07:04 PM JPost

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Oh, Canada: Antisemitic Hate Crimes Surged 71% Last Year, Stats Show. August 2, 2024. YWN

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Turkey blocks Instagram after removal of Haniyeh condolence posts from platform. Ban comes days after Erdogan aide criticized social network for excising posts in praise of Hamas leader killed in Tehran early Wednesday. By Agencies and ToI Staff 02 Aug, 2024 TOI

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Federal review discovers Drexel’s failures in addressing antisemitism. Examples at the university in Philadelphia included swastika graffiti, removed mezuzahs, social-media threats and vandalism by masked individuals at its Center for Jewish Life. (August 2, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Every Republican senator but one protests Biden administration’s ‘partial arms embargo’ on Israel. “Your administration must stop accommodating Iran and its terrorist allies now,” the 48 senators wrote. Andrew Bernard. (August 2, 2024 / JNS) Senate Republicans called on the Biden administration to expedite arms deliveries to Israel, accusing the White House of slow-rolling weapons sales to the Jewish state. JNS

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Friday, August 02, 2024. Jordanian newspaper: Hitler was right to murder the Jews. From Jordanian newspaper Al Saa, which gets about million pageviews a month: Since October 7, the world has witnessed the longest war in history... "Whoever killed the Jews in Germany, or what is called the Holocaust, knew very well who the Jews were and what they would do if they spread out on earth. EoZ

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Black Muslim Group That Scorned Biden Endorses Kamala, Citing VP's Hostility Toward Jewish State. Jessica Costescu, August 2, 2024

An anti-Israel group that scorned Joe Biden's reelection bid over the president's response to the Jewish state's war on Hamas is now embracing Vice President Kamala Harris, saying she is more likely to push for a permanent ceasefire that would embolden Hamas.

The Black Muslim Leadership Council Fund endorsed Harris on Thursday, according to NBC News, making it the first Muslim group to back Harris that previously declared itself "uncommitted" toward Biden.. Free Beacon

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Barrages on the south and the north. Israel National News. Aug 2, 2024, 9:17 PM INN

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Syrian air defense fires at Israeli plane in North Syria - Lebanese media. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/02/2024 JPost

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Biden’s exit opens door for Netanyahu's bolder stance on Iran, report says. With Biden not seeking re-election, Netanyahu reportedly taking more assertive approach toward Tehran, backed by increased US military support; analysts say while Biden backs Israel, he isn’t giving free rein for military actions as he hopes to secure cease-fire before leaving office.

Itamar Eichner | published: 08.03.24. YNet

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Family releases video of Gazan mob kicking, abusing dead body of hostage Eitan Levy. Family says it chose to release the footage to show ‘there are no innocent civilians in Gaza,’ calls on government to do more to bring home the captives By TOI Staff. 03 August, 2024. The video, published on Instagram, shows his body dangling out of a half-open trunk of a car, being driven through the streets of Gaza, while a crowd cheers and excitedly runs after the car. The scene then cuts to Levy lying on the ground clad in only his underwear as a crowd takes turns coming to kick and stamp on the body amid chants and whistles. TOI

Family of murdered hostage Eitan Levi publishes footage of body abused by mob in Gaza. Eitan, a taxi driver from Bat Yam, was not from the South and was only in the area on October 7 to deliver a passenger to Kibbutz Be'eri. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024. The family of murdered hostage Eitan Levi published footage of his body being abused in the streets of Gaza on Oct. 7 to their Instagram account on Saturday.

In the footage, Eitan's body is seen being dragged into Gaza in the back of a car, followed by a crowd of Gazans chasing the vehicle.

In the following clip, the crowd can be seen stomping on and kicking Eitan's lifeless body.

The footage, which has been blurred, is graphic.

At the request of Levi's family, the Foreign Ministry shared the footage on X, formerly Twitter, as well."In this video, a mob of Gazans abuse and desecrate Eitan’s body, which hangs out of a car trunk," the ministry wrote. "Imagine if these were your neighbors. May Eitan’s memory be a blessing."

The events of October 7. Eitan, a taxi driver from Bat Yam, was not from the South and was only in the area on October 7 to deliver a passenger to Kibbutz Beeri.

After dropping the passenger off, Eitan tried to leave but was hit by either a missile or drone while on the phone with his son. He then ran into a Hamas ambush.

His family heard terrorists approach and kidnap Eitan, with multiple voices arguing in Arabic being heard on the phone.

It was later revealed that Eitan had been forced to sit and identify himself before the phone was disconnected.

It is unclear what happened next, but on December 8th, it was confirmed that he was murdered by Hamas terrorists, and his body was being held by the Islamist organization in Gaza.

Levi's family has decided to release the footage as "proof that there is no innocent citizen in Gaza."

The family called for the release of the remaining hostages. JPost

yosephhaddad: Graphic content warning⚠️⚠️⚠️ This is a shocking video from October 7 of the kidnapping of Eitan Levy, who was murdered and kidnapped to Gaza where his body was brutally lynched in the plaza of a mosque! These are the "innocent civilians of Gaza!” 43 weeks have passed but we won’t forgive or forget for a moment!!! Eitan and all the hostages must be returned and every single one of these purveyors of death must be destroyed.

• The video has been published with permission from the hostage’s family.

@bring_eitan_home (Aug 3, 2024). on Instagram

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Iran warns Hezbollah will strike civilian targets deeper in Israel as war fears heighten. Tehran says it expects group to carry out ‘broader and deeper’ strikes in the wake of killing of Fuad Shukr; IDF strike kills ‘a main terrorist’ in Hezbollah’s southern command. By Agencies, Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff. 03 August, 2024. TOI

Iran: Hezbollah to deliberately target civilians in response to Shukr assassination. An Israeli official claimed that Iran's attack was predicted to be more extreme compared to April's and could extend to Israeli interests abroad. By Jerusalem Post Staff, August 3, 2024.

The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations told CBS News in an exclusive on Friday that the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah would begin deliberately targeting Israeli civilians – claiming that it had not done so until now.

Hezbollah has reportedly decided to increase its targets in attacks in response to the assassination of its commander, Fuad Shukr.

“Until now, Hezbollah and the regime have, in an unwritten understanding, practically adhered to certain limits in their military operations, meaning that confining their actions to border areas and shallow zones, targeting primarily military objectives,” a spokesperson from the delegation told CBS News. “However, the regime’s attack on Dahieh in Beirut and the targeting of a residential building marked a deviation from these boundaries. We anticipate that, in its response, Hezbollah will choose both broader and deeper targets, and will not restrict itself solely to military targets and means.”… JPost

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Wizz Air cancels all flights to and from Israel amid security fears. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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Pentagon chief revokes plea deal with three Sept. 11 suspects. By Reuters. 08/03/2024 JPost

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Israeli delegation, including security chief, arrive in Cairo for negotiations. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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IDF eliminates 'significant' Hezbollah terrorist Ali Nazih Abed Ali. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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Spanish airlines Air Europa and Iberia cancelled flights to Israel through August 7. By Maariv Online 08/03/2024 JPost

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'Congratulations on your martyrdom [sic]': Kurdistan Islamic Union head mourns Haniyeh. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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Historic day at Olympics: Israel wins gold, 2 silvers in windsurfing and gymnastics. By TOI Staff and and Agencies. Windsurfers Tom Reuveny and Sharon Kantor land gold and silver, artistic gymnast Artem Dolgopyat scores silver, as country sets new record with 6 medals at Games – and 3 in a single day. TOI

Hatikva in Marseille: Windsurfing winner Reuveny says he felt all of Israel behind him. By TOI Staff and Reuters. TOI

Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat wins silver at Paris Olympics. Tokyo gold medalist makes history as most decorated Israeli Olympian, joining elite group of only two Israeli athletes to win two Olympic medals in individual competitions. Raz Shechnik, Paris | published:08.03.24 YNet

Watch: Israeli anthem plays in France Windsurfer Tom Reuveny, 24, took home the gold medal on Saturday, 20 years after his coach Gal Fridman made history as Israel's first-ever gold medalist. Watch. Israel National News, Aug 3, 2024, 11:12 PM (GMT+3) INN

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US Embassy in Beirut tells citizens not to travel to Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah structures in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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IDF strikes Hamas command center for weapons manufacturing in Gaza school. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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Anti-tank missile hits school in Metula in northern Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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El Al, Sun d'Or to increase flight schedule in light of recent MidEast tensions. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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Near Tulkarem: Terror attack thwarted, 5 terrorists eliminated in aerial strike. Yoni Kempinski. Aug 3, 2024, 8:47 PM INN

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Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills Orly Harari Aug 3, 2024, 9:07 PM INN

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AOC, Jamaal Bowman, Ilhan Omar face class action lawsuit for Columbia encampment support. By Kathianne Boniello. Published Aug. 3, 2024, 11:27 a.m.

Lefty “Squad” Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jamaal Bowman and Ilhan Omar have been slapped with a class-action lawsuit for “inciting and encouraging” the anti-Israel encampment and protests at Columbia University earlier this year.

The trio of radical Democrats were among the “outside champions” who also slammed law enforcement for breaking up the hateful demonstrations — which included masked protesters taking over a campus quad, chanting “Free Palestine!” and burning an Israeli flag and throwing rocks — resulting in the violent April 30 takeover of the school’s Hamilton Hall, according to court papers.

“If any kid is hurt tonight, responsibility will fall on the mayor and univ presidents,” AOC wrote on X April 30, adding, “a nightmare in the making.” NYPost

AOC, Ilhan Omar, Jamaal Bowman Sued For “Inciting And Encouraging” Antisemitic Protests At Columbia University. August 5, 2024

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jamaal Bowman, and Ilhan Omar for their alleged role in “inciting and encouraging” anti-Israel protests at Columbia University. The lawsuit, filed by five anonymous students, claims the lawmakers supported an “illegal encampment” that violated university rules and harassed Jewish students.

According to court papers, the protests, which included masked demonstrators chanting “Free Palestine!” and burning an Israeli flag, resulted in the violent takeover of Hamilton Hall on April 30. The students allege that the encampment’s occupants “harassed, followed, physically blocked, intimidated, and bullied Jewish students.”

The lawsuit also targets several activist groups, claiming they contributed to the illegal encampment. Two of the five students filing the lawsuit are Jewish.

In response to the protests, Jewish students at Columbia University wrote an open letter in May defending Israel and calling for peace and understanding.

The lawsuit comes after anti-Israel protesters set up another encampment at the university following a NYPD raid in May. The initial encampment inspired similar protests at colleges and universities nationwide, with demands including divestment from Israeli companies and ending academic ties with Israeli institutions. YWN

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Iran in turmoil: Who assassinated Ismail Haniyeh? The New York Times reported that over 24 people were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards, including senior intelligence and military officers, on suspicion of being involved in the assassination. Israel National News, Aug 3, 2024, 9:21 PM.

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Russia stops shipment of weapons to Houthis amid US, Saudi pressure - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/03/2024 JPost

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Hezbollah announces operative’s death following Israeli strike in Lebanon. By Emanuel Fabian. 03 August, 2024. TOI

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IRGC: 'Haniyeh was eliminated by a short-range missile'. The Revolutionary Guards of Iran deny that Ismail Haniyeh was eliminated by an explosive device, and claim that a missile with 7 kg of explosives was fired at short range outside his room. Israel National News. Aug 3, 2024, 11:40 PM INN

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Barrage of Gaza rockets targets Ashdod area. Launches believed to come from Khan Younis after troops withdrew from the area late last week ending an operation there; Ashdod municipality says shelters opened in the city . Matan Tzuri | published:08.04.24|06:00 YNet

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France invites its citizens to leave Lebanon due to military risks. By Reuters. 08/04/2024 08:21 AM JPost

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IDF uncovers tunnel big enough for cars, on Gaza-Egypt border. Troops say tunnel with a 3-meter height is being probed including shafts and connections before Engineering Corps destroys it; a similar tunnel was found late last year in the northern part of the Strip.

Yoav Zitun | published:08.04.24| 08:26 YNet

Vehicular tunnel discovered along Philadelphi Corridor. IDF forces found a tunnel near Rafah on the Philadelphi Route so large that it would allow vehicular traffic underground. Uzi Baruch, Aug 4, 2024, 2:23 PM (GMT+3). INN

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Jordan's foreign minister to hold talks in Iran amid increased tensions. By Reuters. 08/04/2024 11:04 AM JPost

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Two dead, 2 hurt in terror stabbing spree in Holon; Palestinian attacker shot by police Rina Daniv, 66, and man in 70s declared dead; Daniv’s husband injured; the couple were having their daily walk in the park; assailant did not have entry permit to Israel. By Emanuel Fabian. and TOI Staff 04 August, 2024. TOI

Holon stabbing attack | Footage from EMT's helmet-cam shows aftermath. A MDA motorcycle unit EMT who arrived at the scene filmed the first moments after the attack with a camera strapped to his helmet. Israel National News, Aug 4, 2024, 3:52 PM (GMT+3). INN

'We will not give in': President Herzog sends message of mourning, resilience after terror stabbing. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/04/2024 11:48 AM JPost

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Hamas terrorist who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated. Israel National News. Aug 4, 2024, 12:08 PM INN

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5 rockets fired at southern Israel from Gaza. Israel National News. Aug 4, 2024, 12:47 PM INN

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Eisenkot: 'Gantz and I demanded to respond to Iran immediately in April.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/04/2024 01:18 PM JPost

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French Foreign Ministry advises its citizens to leave Iran. By Maariv Online. 08/04/2024 01:36 PM JPost

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Netanyahu: 'I'm not making changes to the deal, Hamas is.' Hezki Baruch. Aug 4, 2024, 1:48 PM INN

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Ritchie Torres: 'Only Israel is accused of escalation after taking 7,000 rockets.' Israel National News. Aug 4, 2024, 2:41 PM INN

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Rockets from Lebanon directly hits Kiryat Shmona's industrial area. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/04/2024 02:57 PM JPost

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Yemen's Houthis down US drone over Saada - report. By Reuters. 08/04/2024 03:32 PM JPost

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US moves in Middle East are defensive, aimed at reducing tensions -White House. By Reuters. 08/04/2024 04:17 PM JPost

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IDF strikes Gaza City schools used by Hamas terrorists. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/04/2024 04:22 PM JPost

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Gaza terrorists fire at least 5 rockets at Ashdod area; some intercepted; none hurt. Firefighters battling blaze sparked by impact near Bitzaron * IDF releases photos of massive smuggling tunnel found on Gaza-Egypt border * Tel Aviv residents report GPS disruptions.

White House says Lebanon travel alert, Middle East deployments aimed at defense. [176]

Saudi Arabia tells citizens to leave Lebanon 'immediately.' [177]

IDF strikes Hamas command centers inside two Gaza City schools. [178]

Report: Iran plans to carry out retaliatory strike on Israel on Tisha B'Av, August 12-13. [179] TOI

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The statue commemorating Anne Frank, one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti for the second time on Sunday.

The statue is located in Merwedeplein, near the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.

According to images published on X, the base of the statue was spray-painted with the slogan "Free Gaza" while the girl's hands were painted with the same red color, AFP reported.

Police have opened an investigation into the most recent defacement, which likely occurred overnight Saturday into Sunday. An Amsterdam police spokesman told AFP that no suspect had yet been identified.

Frank, who died aged 16 in a Nazi concentration camp in 1945, is an icon of the Dutch Jewish community. Her diary has become one of the most influential accounts of the Holocaust, which wiped out around three-quarters of the country's 140,000 Jews during the Nazi German occupation.

The Amsterdam house where the Frank family took refuge for two years before being captured by the Nazis in 1944 — after which they were sent to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp — has become a museum dedicated to her story.

Sunday marks 80 years since the Nazis arrested her family on August 4, 1944.

It is the second time in less than a month that the statue of one of the world's most recognizable victims of the Holocaust has been targeted, according to television station AT5 and confirmed to AFP by the police source.

AT5 said the statue in a southern Amsterdam park was vandalized on July 9, after which the municipality called for increased protection of the site with video surveillance cameras and night-time lighting.

Antisemitic incidents have increased across the world since the beginning of Israel's war with Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip sparked by Hamas' October 7 attacks. CBS

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Holon terrorist who killed 2 infiltrated into Israel from West Bank 3 days ago. Ammar Razek Kamel Odeh, 35, was killed at the scene after fatally stabbing two victims and injuring several others; He did not have a permit to work in Israel and it is not yet known who helped him; IDF prepares to demolish his West Bank home. Raanan Ben Tzur, Elisha Ben Kimon, Alexandra Lukash, Einav Halabi, Meir Turgeman | published:08.04.24|11:55 YNet

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These countries are urging their citizens to leave Lebanon immediately, over fear of war with Israel

France and Italy call on their citizens to leave 'due to the deteriorating situation,' joining the U.S., UK, and other countries, including Arab nations; Sweden has even closed its embassy and in Lebanon officials assured that 'there is no fear of the airport closing.'

Lior Ben Ari | published: 08.04.24|15:24 YNet

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For the fifth time: 100 million shekels seized from the Palestinian Authority. Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 1:13 AM INN

Smotrich says NIS 100 million meant for PA to be given to families of terror victims. 04 August, 2024. TOI

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PA: 45,000 Palestinian illegals smuggled into Israel – One murdered two Israelis today. Nan Jacques Zilberdik | Aug 4, 2024. Palestinians pay 1,500 shekels to climb a ladder over Israel’s security fence or 2,500 to be smuggled by car into Israel. Most are laborers. Some are terrorists.

Family of today’s terrorist will receive grant of 6,000 shekels and monthly payments for life. PalWatch

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Direct hit in the Hula Valley, IDF officer and soldier injured.

Sirens warning heard in a number of towns in the Galilee. IDF says a fall was identified adjacent to Ayelet HaShahar. IDF officer and soldier moderately injured and evacuated to hospital.

Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 3:36 AM INN

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As PM, security chiefs meet on likely Iran attacks, Israel said mulling ‘preventive actions’. By Elana Kirsh and Michael Horovitz. 04 August, 2024 Jordan’s FM urges end to escalation after meeting Iranian counterpart in Tehran * Netanyahu said decided not to seek ties with Saudi Arabia before US elections. TOI

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Report: Netanyahu has decided not to seek normalization with Saudi Arabia before US elections. 04 August, 2024 TOI

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Amid Gaza war, Wikipedia editors conclude Israel guilty of genocide[sic]. After heated debate, Wikipedia editors rename 'Allegations of genocide in the 2023 Israeli attack on Gaza' to 'Gaza genocide'; discussion's bias against Israel and disregard for opposing views highlight issues of political agendas on platform.

Daniel Edelson, New York | published: 08.05.24 12:02.

Prominent among these experts is Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian Territories, a figure both the U.S. and Israel have requested be removed from her position. Her statements are frequently cited in the entry... International organizations and news sites used as sources, such as Turkey's Anadolu Agency, are known for their anti-Zionist bent. The entry also references texts by journalist Gideon Levy, philosopher Ilan Pappé and Ynet. The casualty figures are sourced from Gaza's Health Ministry. "Various observers, including UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, have cited statements by Israeli officials that may indicate an 'intent to destroy' Gaza's population, a necessary condition for meeting the legal threshold of genocide," the entry states. ... Conversely, editors opposed to the title argued that "Gaza genocide" violates Wikipedia's policy on neutral titles and reflects a bias against Israel. They pointed out that other contentious topics on Wikipedia explicitly indicate such disputes and suggested adding terms like "allegations" to better reflect the debate. They accused Wikipedia of a double standard, citing entries like "Allegations of genocide in the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel," which still use the term "allegations." They argued that enough scholars oppose the genocide claims to prevent changing the title to "Gaza genocide." One editor claimed the entry "waves anti-Israel flags" and uses unreliable sources for its statistics. After the vote, the deciding editor, Joe Roe, noted a loose consensus for changing the title to "Gaza genocide." Since the war began, Wikipedia has become a battleground for information warfare, with significant power struggles between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli editors. According to Israeli editors, many entries are written from anti-Israel perspectives by editors using the platform to echo Palestinian messages. YNet

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'A sense of closure': Terrorists who murdered Amnon Mokhtar in Kalkilya eliminated by IDF l. Amnon Mokhtar's family spoke of his kindness and difficulty in losing him, and their newfound sense of closure. By Alon Hachmon. 8/5/2024 12:35:55 AM JPost

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Hezbollah confirms elimination of two terrorists in IAF strike in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 8/5/2024 12:27:21 AM JPost

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Iran dismisses US, Arab attempts to limit potential attack on Israel - report. The US has requested that European and other partner governments urge Iran to refrain from escalating tensions. By Maya Gur Arieh. 8/5/2024 1:51:31 AM JPost

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Israel braces for Iranian retaliation as US General Kurilla arrives for coordination. Israel is preparing for a potential Iranian retaliatory attack following recent high-profile assassinations, with US General Michael Kurilla arriving for coordination. By Walla! 8/5/2024 5:25:21 AM JPost

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7 soldiers wounded, 4 seriously, in Gaza combat. Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 6:29 PM. INN

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Hamas battalion commander killed while using Gaza school. Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 7:50 PM. INN

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US CENTCOM commander discusses expansion of anti-Iran coalition. Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 9:00 PM INN

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Philadelphi Corridor: Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels. Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 4:58 PM INN

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Thousands mark Ariel Bibas' 5th birthday in Tel Aviv. Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 8:29 PM INN

UN admits UNRWA employees may have been involved in 10/7 massacre.

Office of Internal Oversight Services completes investigation into accusations 19 UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre, says there is evidence to say 9 "may have" done so.

Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 7:56 PM INN

Hillel Neuer @HillelNeuer?: BREAKING: UNRWA fires 9 of its humanitarian aid workers for taking part in the Hamas October 7th massacre in Israel, in wake of UN internal inquiry. Apart from that, Philippe Lazzarini assures UNRWA is continuing their “lifesaving” work, with more “neutrality” than anyone else. Show more 1:56 PM · Aug 5, 2024 om X

Amb. Erdan: 'UNRWA investigation a disgrace, too little, too late'. Israel National News. Aug 5, 2024, 9:20 PM. INN

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Iranians side with Israel, even against their own regime. Ynetnews spoke with a handful of Iranian civilians located in multiple cities following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and heard some of their surprising responses to the event which can shock the world; 'We all wish to see the destruction of the Islamic Republic as soon as possible' | Special.

Emily Schrader | published: 08.05.24. YNet

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Terrorist murders two following Palestinian Authority TV call for genocide: Kill the Jews “one by one”. Nan Jacques Zilberdik | Aug 5, 2024. Fatah during the war: “Allahu Akbar, come to Jihad, come to Jihad… all our sons and brothers in the Palestinian [PA] Security Forces… strike the sons of apes of pigs, kill everyone who is a settler, slaughter everyone who is Israeli”

Abbas’ advisor during the war: “This struggle [against Israel]... is the same struggle between Satan and man, between good and evil, between truth and lies, between those loyal to the Merciful One [Allah] and those loyal to Satan[sic]”. PakWatch

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Head of pediatrics in Gaza hospital, often interviewed by major media, caught lying August 5, 2024.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Farra, head of pediatrics at the Nasser Medical Hospital in Khan Yunis, has been interviewed by a number of major media outlets like the Washington Post and The New York Times who relied on his words to describe the situation in Gaza accurately.

After all, he's a doctor, and wouldn't lie, right?

Mondoweiss decided to write about the non-existent polio epidemic that the Gaza health ministry declared in Gaza. They found Dr, Farra was happy to speak to them about how Gaza is teetering on the edge of complete polio devastation...

Israel doesn't allow Gazans to have soap and alcohol and other basic medical hygiene equipment? How cruel of them!

But when you check the UNRWA page of imports to Gaza [180], you find trucks filled with first aid kits, hygiene kits, medical supplies, soap, liquid detergent, wet wipes and other similar cleansing and disinfectant materials.

Are there enough of them? I have no way of knowing. But as a top doctor at a hospital, al-Farra absolutely knows that these items are not being prevented to enter Gaza, and his statement that Israel blocks their entry into Gaza is shown to be a lie by UNRWA's own records.

We've established that the head of the Nasser Hospital pediatrics department is a liar. So what else has he lied to the media about? EoZ

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August 5: Diplomats race to tamp down tensions as Israel braces for ‘imminent’ Iranian reprisal. By Michael Bachner and TOI Staff. Four Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, PA says * Blinken warns violence will wrack Mideast until ceasefire in Gaza reached * Biden, Harris briefed on Iran threat. As US races to ease tensions, Blinken says Gaza ceasefire critical for calm. IDF spokesman: No changes to Home Front Command guidelines. IDF says commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit killed in drone strike. Rockets fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase housing US forces, security sources say. 05 August, 2024. TOI

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IAF eliminates senior Hezbollah's Radwan force commander in Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/06/2024 01:03 AM JPost

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IDF operates in central Gaza Strip - Palestinian report. By Walla! 08/06/2024 01:34 AM JPost

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Iran asks Russia for advanced defense systems as it plans Israel attack. By Maarriv. 08/06/2024 02:59 AM JPost

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Houthi drone expert among those killed in U.S. strike in Iraq. Alex Horton, August 5, 2024. A Yemeni drone specialist who had traveled to Iraq to train other Iranian-backed fighters was among those killed in a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad last week, American and Iraqi defense officials said, illustrating the extensive cooperation among militant groups supported by Tehran.

The July 30 airstrike in Musayib, a town south of Iraq’s capital, targeted militants preparing to launch an attack on U.S. forces, officials have said. The strike killed Hussein Abdullah Mastoor al-Shabal, a Houthi commander, though the Pentagon was unaware of who he was until after an assessment of the operation’s results... Washington Post

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Aug 05, 2024. At Dearborn, Michigan 'Hands Off The Middle East' Rally, Local Media Continue To Ignore And Cover Up Extremism, As Islamist Activists Call Out 'Uninvited Guests From The CIA And FBI,' Saying 'We Don't Care Any More' If They Want To 'Call Dearborn The Jihad Capital' And 'Call Us All Terrorist Sympathizers', Saying: 'We Are Not Ashamed To Mention The Word 'Hizbullah' Or 'To Say That We Stand Very Strongly With The Lebanese Resistance'; 'Thank You' To MEMRI For 'Translating Every Word I Say' In Arabic – 'MEMRI Can Go To Hell!'

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Source: Online Platforms - "Dearborn Blogon YouTube". Memri

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Lloyd Austin, Yoav Gallant talk about Iraq attack on US base. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/06/2024 06:10 AM JPost

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Israeli woman injured in stabbing attack at checkpoint. Israel National News. Aug 6, 2024, 11:56 AM INN

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Hostage's mother: This is how we exposed UNRWA's hypocrisy to the world. Shimon Cohen. Aug 6, 2024, 2:07 PM INN

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One hurt in a suspected West Bank terror attack. Liran Tamari, Elisha Ben Kimon|08.06.24|04:11 YNet

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At least 5 hurt, one critically in Hezbollah drone strike on Western Galilee. Yoav Zitun, Yair Kraus|08.06.24|06:04 YNet

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Residents shocked, angry after at least 18 injured in Hezbollah drone strike in Nahariya area of Western Galilee. Hezbollah launched a barrage of drones that caused damage and many injuries, including one person in critical condition, in the Nahariya area; Residents complain: 'There are not enough shelters'; IDF says the interceptor missed the explosives-laden droneand hit the ground Yair Kraus, Hassan Shaalan | published:08.06.24: 10:05 YNet

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Israeli warplanes break sound barrier over Beirut -Reuters witnesses. By Reuters. 08/06/2024 05:10 PM JPost

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Yahya Sinwar named leader of Hamas to replace Haniyeh. The architect of the October 7 massacre, who has been hiding in tunnels under Gaza ever since, is the new political head of the terror group; Immediately after the announcement, rockets were launched from northern Gaza toward Sderot and Ashkelon. Einav Halabi | published: 08.06.24|15:12 YNet

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IDF intercepts aerial targets crossing from Lebanese territory. By Jerusalem Post Sraff. 08/06/2024 05:29 PM JPost

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IDF medical officer, paramedic seriously wounded in southern Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Sraff. 08/06/2024 06:04 PM JPost

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Lebanon's Hezbollah chief says response to Israeli attacks will be strong. By Reuters. 08/06/2024 07:08 PM JPost

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IDF identifies, strikes Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, destroys rocket launcher. By Jerusalem Post Sraff. 08/06/2024 08:15 PM JPost

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Last person designated as missing on Oct. 7 declared dead, IDF says. By Jerusalem Post Sraff. 08/06/2024 08:27 PM The family of Bilha Yinon was notified by the IDF that she was killed on October 7, the military stated on Tuesday. Yinon was the last person designated as missing on October 7. Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, the IDF and the Personnel Directorate conducted investigative efforts to determine Yinon's fate. As part of this investigation, evidence was found in the area of Yinon's house that, after testing, enabled the verification of her identity. JPost

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'Harvard failed its Jewish students,' judge says. Nissan Tzur. Aug 6, 2024, 8:48 PM INN

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German court punishes anti-Israel activist for 'From the river to the sea' chant. German court levies fine to 22-year-old protester who chanted 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free', which Germany sees as calling for the destruction of Israel and considers antisemitic Itamar Eichner | published:08.06.24 YNet

Germany: Pro-Palestinian shouts 'From the river to the sea'. Nissan Tzur. Aug 6, 2024, 9:38 PM INN

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'Zionism behind this': After disputed election result, Maduro blames Jews for Venezuelan crises. FP Staff. August 6, 2024. FP

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US charges man with alleged ties to Iran in foiled assassination plot. By Reuters. 08/06/2024 09:43 PM A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran has been charged in the United States in connection to a foiled plot to assassinate a US politician or government officials, the Justice Department said on Tuesday... JPost

Pakistani national charged over plot to assassinate Trump Israel National News Aug 6, 2024, 10:31 PM INN

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Canada to evacuate families of diplomatic staff in Israel - report. By Jerusalem Post Sraff. 08/06/2024 10:14 PM JPost

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IDF soldiers eliminate armed terrorist wielding rifle in Bekaot, West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Sraff. 08/06/2024 10:14 PM JPost

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US does not think response has begun from Iran or Hezbollah. By Reuters. 08/06/2024 10:21 PM JPost

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Military court extends detention of 5 soliders suspected of abusing Nukhba terrorist. By Jerusalem Post Sraff. 08/06/2024 11:29 PM JPost

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US CENTCOM says it destroyed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle over Red Sea. By Reuters. 08/06/2024 11:29 PM JPost

Notes part IIII (Aug 7 - Sep 7)

FM Katz on Sinwar: 'Another compelling reason to swiftly eliminate him'. Elad Benari. Aug 7, 2024, 12:09 AM INN

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US has communicated need not to escalate conflict to Iran and Israel, says Blinken. By Reuters. 08/07/2024 12:51 AM JPost

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Sec. of State Blinken to Jordan's Safadi: All parties must participate to reach MidEast stability. By Jerusalem Post Sraff. 8/07/2024 01:38 AM JPost

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County in New York bans wearing masks to hide identity of Gaza war protesters. By Reuters. 08/07/2024 02:11 AM JPost

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Report: Israel informed US it eliminated Haniyeh after the fact. Israel National News. Aug 7, 2024, 3:13 AM INN

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Israel strikes southern Gaza after dozens of rockets fired near aid warehouses. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/07/2024 09:55 AM JPost

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Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat. Iran reconsidering attack on Israel US warned of 'serious consequences' for new Iranian government if tensions in Middle East escalate, Iran delaying attack on Israel due to US pressure, report says. Israel National News. Aug 7, 2024, 10:13 AM INN

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Watch: Rocket launchers placed next to UNRWA storehouses destroyed. Israel National News. Aug 7, 2024, 10:59 AM INN

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Samaria Council Head: 'We could have prevented the murderous attack in Holon.' Israel National News. Aug 7, 2024, 11:20 AM ...'If the terrorist who left a few days ago from Salfit, near Ariel, would have been checked at the checkpoint, as he should have been, Rina Daniv and Avraham Somechi would have been with us today and the murderous attack in Holon could have been prevented. This should not happen. All the checkpoints must be closed, as we have already demanded in the past." INN

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Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat. Israel National News. Aug 7, 2024, 12:06 PM INN

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In humanitarian area: IAF destroys Hamas, Islamic Jihad, weapons production facility. Israel National News. Aug 7, 2024, 1:33 PM INN

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Israel jets break sound barrier over Beirut - Al Mayadeen. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/07/2024 01:21 PM JPost

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IAF eliminates Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, downs suspicious aerial targets. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/07/2024 04:21 PM JPost

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The Arab world is shocked: "Israel embarrasses us - how do they do it?" while the israeli delegation to the paris 2024 olympics continues to amaze the world with a record number of 6 blue and white medals, the arab world is in complete shock since the 22 delegations representing them have so far together provided the same amount as the israeli delegation: "the gap between us and israel is shameful" | the full numbers. 08.08.24 Now14

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Wary of impending strike on Beirut, Lebanese are scrambling for cover. Israeli fighter jets break sound barrier over Beirut, sending many residents to seek shelter, while Foreign Ministry campaign says Israel has no quarrel with Lebanese people but will stop at nothing to target Hezbollah. Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | published: 08.07.24 Ynet

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IDF Chief of Staff Halevi: Sinwar replacing Haniyeh does not absolve him, Israel will find him. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/07/2024 06:49 PM JPost

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Israel waiting on response from Hamas regarding hostage deal. By Tovah Lazaroff. 08/07/2024 07:20 PM JPost

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Iran asks airlines to avoid flying in its air space due to military exercises. By Reuters. 08/07/2024 08:56 PM JPost

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Taylor Swift Vienna concerts canceled over planned Islamist attack. 07 August, 2024 TOI

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Islamic Human Rights Commission blames ‘Zionist financiers’ for UK riots. Massoud Shadjareh accuses Zionists of ‘weaponising’ the murder of three girls to ‘incite pogroms against Muslims’. By Jane Prinsley. August 07, 2024 16:48 TheJC

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IDF chief: We’re able to quickly attack anywhere in Lebanon, Gaza, Middle East. By TOI Staff. Gallant: Hezbollah could cost Lebanese heavily, ‘they can’t imagine what might happen’ * Netanyahu tells Israelis ‘to stay calm and composed’ amid threats of attack. 07 August, 2024. TOI

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Cori Bush in defeat: 'All they did was radicalize me, AIPAC, I'm coming for you.' Israel National News Aug 7, 2024, 7:11 PM INN

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UK ‘interfaith’ charities worth millions unmasked as hubs of support for terror groups. Leading figure in ‘friendship’ groups praised October 7; another was involved in attack on Iranian dissidents. By David Rose. August 07, 2024 14:12 ...The two charities, the Abrar Islamic Foundation and the Dar Alhekma Trust, occupy buildings in expensive areas of central London, promote ‘friendship’ with other faiths and between them have bank accounts worth millions of pounds... TheJC

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Britain asks airlines to avoid Beirut airspace until November - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/07/2024 10:49 PM JPost

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Attempted terrorist attack thwarted by IDF in Bekaot, West Bank, explosives removed. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM JPost

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EXCLUSIVE Parents' fury as pro-Palestinian mob interrupt children's science show at Wimbledon theatre. 18:14 EDT 06 Aug 2024, updated 04:27 EDT 07 Aug 2024. By Dan Woodland Parents have been left furious after pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted a children's science show at a theatre in Wimbledon. Daily Mail

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“Are you a Jew? I’m Moroccan… I’ll f- your mum… You Jew”: Man attacked on tram in Montpellier, France (Video). Fdesouche.com est une revue de presse @F_Desouche: "T'es Juif toi ? Moi je suis Marocain… Je vais te niqu_ er ta mère… Sale Juif de me_ rde" : un homme agressé dans le tram à Montpellier. Aug 7, 2024. On X

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Sununu signs bill codifying IHRA Jew-hatred definition into New Hampshire law. The new bill will "reinforce the state's commitment to combating antisemitism in all its forms," the Combat Antisemitism Movement stated.

(August 7, 2024 / JNS) New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill into law recently that uses the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of Jew-hatred.

SB 508, which addresses “enforcement of New Hampshire anti -discrimination laws as they relate to Jewish people,” codifies both the IHRA working definition and its contemporary examples, which includes “claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor.” JNS

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US strikes at Houthi targets in Yemen after claim of attack on destroyers. By Reuters. 08/08/2024 12:05 PM JPost

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IDF footage shows tunnel shafts in Rafah homes. Military reveals troops operating in Rafah found hidden tunnels and passageways between civilian homes used to ambush and carry out attacks on troops. Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi|08.08.24|15:55 YNet

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IAF strikes Hamas command centers concealed in schools in Gaza By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/08/2024 04:05 PM JPost

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IDF Nahal Brigade locates terror shafts in Rafah, attacks terror squad. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/08/2024 05:26 PM JPost

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Rocket barrage of 15 missiles enter North from Lebanon, many fall in open areas. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/08/2024 05:36 PM JPost

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Watch: Hidden passages used by terrorists in the walls of Rafah homes. Israel National News. Aug 8, 2024, 5:41 PM INN

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Philadelphi Corridor: Launch pits near Gaza's largest fuel storage facility. Troops located rocket launch pits along the Philadelphi Corridor that were situated a few dozen meters away from the Gaza Strip’s largest fuel storage facility for civilian use. Israel National News. Aug 8, 2024, 6:46 PM INN

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Italy's Meloni urges Iran to avoid escalation in Middle East. By Reuters. 08/08/2024 06:56 PM JPost

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How Terrorist-State Propaganda Became the Norm for U.S. Audiences. by Seth Mandel. August 8, 2024. It would be unfair to say that all the employees of Al Jazeera who have thus far been investigated for terrorist ties have turned out to be members of Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Some are with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, after all.

It’s a big tent. Al Jazeera, you could say, might be the original tentifada.

And the PFLP corner of that big tent has now been nominated for an Emmy award. It’s hard to find a better single example of the complete abdication of media ethics by mainstream Western culture.

Bisan Owda is the nominee. The category in which she is nominated, believe it or not, is “hard news feature story” for Al Jazeera.

For an actual example of news reporting, one should visit Eitan Fischberger’s compilation of Owda’s work with the PFLP—which remains a designated foreign terrorist organization in America. You can see her leading a PFLP anniversary rally; interviewed in full PFLP regalia; defending Hamas’s October 7 slaughter; and the like. It appears Owda came up as an official with the PFLP’s Progressive Youth Union, so she’s a fully groomed true believer.

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This kind of nonsense puts actual journalists in profound danger. As does the characterization of Ismail al-Ghoul, an engineer in Hamas’s Gaza City Brigade, as a mere journalist. Ghoul was killed in an Israeli strike in late July, and news organizations and the Committee to Protect Journalists mourned his death as the wrongful killing of a journalist. They did this despite the fact that Ghoul’s Hamas affiliation was known already, at least since he was arrested in a firefight with IDF troops in March.

There’s a hefty list of terrorists moonlighting for Al Jazeera who have anchored the network’s “coverage” of the conflict. The Qatari propaganda organ figured out quickly that if someone is wearing a vest that says PRESS, the anti-Israel world will happily excuse literally any violent behavior—indeed, Ghoul reportedly took part in the October 7 attacks.

As someone with a two-decade career in journalism, I’ve been surprised at how little regard mainstream American journalists have for their own industry. Watching the public’s plummeting trust in media suggests it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy: The audiences for these outlets have noticed the declining standards and reacted accordingly. When I was a newspaper reporter, it was considered an abuse of privilege, perhaps even a breach of ethics, to use your State Police press badge to gain entry to a Knicks game or a rock concert. I can’t imagine what my peers would have thought of using it to commit international terrorism and then claim immunity.

The Owda nomination and the Ghoul gaslighting are part of another problem: The world is seeing the conflict through the eyes of the terrorist groups and their financiers—and calling it journalism. If you ever wonder why reporters parrot the long-debunked and obviously false Hamas casualty figures, in some cases it’s because the reporters are literally members of Hamas. This is an absolutely insane reality and an unsustainable status quo for journalism.

It would be one thing if the problem were contained to Al Jazeera. But the outlet is serving as a recruiting ground for U.S. media. In June, the Washington Free Beacon reported that “At least six members of the [Washington] Post’s foreign desk previously wrote for Al Jazeera, the Doha-based news outlet bankrolled in part by the government of Qatar,” including “the paper’s Middle East editor, Jesse Mesner-Hage, who spent more than a decade as an editor at the outlet’s English edition.”

This is not to suggest that Al Jazeera is the entirety of the problem, though it is clearly biggest player in this scandal. It was recently revealed, for example, that CNN senior investigations reporter Tamara Qiblawi was a stenographer for a Hezbollah-affiliated outlet.

Fact is, readers and viewers of major American news organizations are being fed a steady diet of Qatar- and Iran-funded state propaganda not in addition to, but in lieu of, actual journalism. Many of them have yet to experience a drop of objective reporting on the conflict.

It is in that context that the Emmy nomination for Owda is an act of unfortunate consistency. The truth is that Israel’s critics in America have created an impenetrable disinformation bubble in which a not-insignificant portion of the country resides, blissfully ignorant and mad as hell. Commentaries

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Gallant publishes letter to people of Lebanon: 'Hezbollah is responsible for crisis.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/08/2024 07:37 PM JPost

Gallant to Lebanese people: 'Those who play with fire should expect destruction'. Israel National News. Aug 8, 2024, 8:06 PM INN

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Unity rallies held at 100s of intersections across the country. Israel National News. Aug 8, 2024, 8:11 PM INN

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Three missile launches cross from Lebanon and land in Margaliot area. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/08/2024 08:34 PM JPost

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Government cabinet meets to decide when to inform citizens about expected attack. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/08/2024 08:44 PM JPost

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US threatens Iran of 'serious risk' if it chooses to launch attack on Israel - WSJ. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/08/2024 09:20 PM JPost

Rrport: US warned Iran of 'devastating blow' if it strikes Israel.

A US official said that a message was directly conveyed to Iran warning that its government and economy would suffer if it launched a massive attack on Israel.

Israel National News. Aug 8, 2024, 9:22 PM INN

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Israeli strike in Homs, Syria area - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/08/2024 09:46 PM JPost

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Exclusive: Netanyahu at War. By Eric Cortellessa/Jerusalem. August 8, 2024 7:00 AM EDT. Netanyahu .. “We’ve gone out of our way to enable humanitarian assistance since the beginning of the war,” he says, citing Israel’s delivery of aid through food trucks and air drops.... “Apologize?” he asks back. “Of course, of course. I am sorry, deeply, that something like this happened. And you always look back and you say, Could we have done things that would have prevented it?”...

Amid this tumult, Hamas had been planning to infiltrate Israel by land, air, and sea, and not just for a one-off attack. The plan on Oct. 7 was to secure the south of Israel and keep moving farther into the north, according to two senior Israeli sources who have reviewed Hamas documentation discovered in Gaza. “This was not a plan to wound Israel,” says one source who reviewed the documents. “It was planned to be the first step in the operation to destroy Israel entirely.”

Israel’s invasion of Gaza began on Oct. 27, when Netanyahu launched a full-scale ground operation with aerial strikes. The offensive came with a cold calculation; because Hamas intentionally embeds its military infrastructure in densely populated areas, the attacks would inevitably inflict wide-scale civilian casualties. For an Israeli public still reeling from Oct. 7, their deaths became a tragic but necessary price to protect the nation-state established after the Holocaust to provide a safe haven for Jews in their ancestral homeland. A Pew poll in May showed fewer than 20% of Israelis thought the country’s military went “too far.” The press here seldom shows images of civilian deaths. In our interview, Netanyahu says the IDF’s “best estimate” is that the ratio of civilian deaths to military is 1 to 1—extraordinarily low for urban combat. .. The hostages remain the focus of domestic attention. In November, Israel and Hamas reached a temporary cease-fire to exchange 105 of them for 240 Palestinian... Time

Netanyahu says he’s deeply sorry about October 7, but rejects probe until after war. PM defends prosecution of war, denies intentionally prolonging it; asked if he was ‘rightfully criticized’ by Trump for failures that led to attack, answers: ‘Criticized for what?’ By ToI Staff 8 August 2024, 7:12 pm TOI

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Gaza journalist with suspected terror ties nominated for Emmy. Bisan Owda, Al-Jazeera contributor with millions of followers, faces scrutiny over reported links to the Palestinian Front for the Liberation of Palestine. By Eran Itzkovitch Published on 08-08-2024 11:05 Last modified: 08-09-2024 22:59 ILH

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IDF targets Hamas terrorists operating in a school | LIVE BLOG. The Israeli army released a statement condemning the terrorist movement for systematically violating international law by using the civilian population as human shields.

Matthias Inbar, Ariel Oseran. August 08, 2024 at 08:30 AM latest revision August 10, 2024 at 04:59 AM i24

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UK, Canada record highest ever incidents of antisemitism in 2024. Canada's increase is almost double the growth of hate crimes against Jews in the US since October 7.

i24NEWS. August 08, 2024 at 01:32 PM i24

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Medical report suggests injury to terrorist detained at Sde Teiman self-inflicted. Medical opinion submitted to military court finds no evidence of external forces leading to detainee's injury, supporting appeal of 5 soldiers arrested for alleged abuse. Raanan Ben-Zur | published: 08.08.24 | 10:05 YNet

Sde Teiman terrorist’s injury likely self-inflicted, report suggests. Court finds no evidence of external force, bolstering appeal of 5 soldiers accused of mistreatment. Avi Nachmani | JFeed | 08.08.24 JFeed

Hospital Report Casts Doubt on Viral ‘Rape’ Claim Against Reservists at Israeli Prison. Aug 8, 2024. [...] After a prisoner was found to have an injury to his buttocks, the Israeli military began an investigation. But when officers arrived at Sde Teiman to arrest and question the reservists who supposedly were responsible for the prisoner, right-wing protesters had invaded the prison, overwhelming the guards, to protect the reservists. The resulting standoff shocked Israelis, as it implied a collapse of law and order at the prison facility.

Earlier this week, a surveillance video from the Sde Teiman prison was leaked to the media and aired by Israel’s Channel 12. The video showed a group of soldiers surrounding a prisoner, but it was unclear what was happening.

Supporters of the reservists contend that the Palestinian prisoner was injured after trying to smuggle a cellphone into the prison inside his rectum. The Hadassah Hospital report lends weight to that theory. It found that there was no injury to the prisoner’s anus, as would have been consistent with forced insertion of an object, but just internal injury... Breitbart

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Aide says Harris opposes Israel arms embargo, after far-left group claims she may not. US activists for Uncommitted, which aims to pressure the Democratic Party into adopting tougher stance against Israel, have claimed VP said she is open to discussing the idea By Reuters and Jacob Magid. August 8, 2024, 10:02 pm. TOI

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Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, says Jewish students were kept safe. Plaintiffs say they will continue to ‘hold bad actors responsible’ on US campuses after judge finds MIT took steps against protests that posed a threat to Jewish students. By AP and TOI Sraff. August 8, 2024, 11:07 pm TOI

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Anti-Israel vandals release crickets, paint pro-Hamas red triangles over Columbia exec’s NYC apartment building. By Joe Marino, Georgett Roberts, Carl Campanile and Emily Crane, Aug. 8, 2024. NYPost

Pro-Hamas Protesters Vandalize Brooklyn Home of Columbia University official - Hamodia.com. August 9, 2024.

NEW YORK (Daily News/TNS/Hamodia)— A Brooklyn Heights apartment building where a top Columbia University official lives was defaced with red paint by pro-Palestinian protesters Thursday morning, police said. The activists also claimed they released live crickets inside the home of Columbia Chief Operating Officer Cas Holloway. A carpet in the vestibule was splashed with red paint and left crawling with mealworms.

They painted red inverted triangles on the building, a symbol of support for Palestinian terrorism as Hamas has used that mark military targets.

They also plastered the block with leaflets blaming Holloway for the arrests of pro-Palestinian students and protesters who took over parts of Columbia University’s campus last spring. Hamodia

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Reports in Syria: Four Syrian military personnel injured in strike blamed on Israel Israel National News Aug 8, 2024, 11:36 PM INN

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University of Georgia panel upholds sanctions for 6 students over Gaza war protest. US students to remain suspended through fall semester, on probation until graduation; protesters ‘chose to be arrested’ by breaking the rules, admins said in May, drawing backlash. By AP. August 8, 2024, 11:52 pm TOI

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Palestinians, Israelis partner to bring off-grid solutions to Gaza camps. Damour for Community Development and Arava Institute for Environmental Studies want to show international donors value of wastewater treatment, desalination, solar energy solutions. By Sue Surkes. August 9, 2024, 1:26 am TOI

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New documentary highlights the tragedy and resilience of families affected by Oct. 7. ‘October 7th: Voices of Pain, Hope and Heroism’ contains never-before-seen footage of the massacre; will be released by Aish on Tisha B’Av, the Jewish day of mourning, next week. By Ethan Freedman. August 9, 2024, 1:27 am TOI

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Retired generals to ICC: Prosecutor has no evidence for allegations against Israel In court briefing, senior officers from US, Italy and UK say warrants against PM and Gallant would set ‘unbearable, unrealistic standards’ for other armies engaged in urban combat. By Jeremy Sharon Co-host Jamie Geller interviews Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Noam Tibon for the documentary 'October 7th: Voices of Pain, Hope and Heroism.' (Courtesy: Aish) August 9, 2024, 2:43 am TOI

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Columbia University deans who exchanged antisemitic texts resign. Columbia University officials say three deans who exchanged “very troubling” texts that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” have resigned from the school. Elad Brnari. Aug 9, 2024, 5:38 AM INN

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In Sermon In Chicago Suburb Of Highland, Indiana, Imam Abdullah Alhajj Praises 'Martyred Mujahid' Hamas Leader Haniyeh: His Assassination By The 'Enemies Of Islam' Was Felt By The Entire World; Palestine Will Continue To Produce Martyrs, Fight For The Sake Of Allah Against The Zionists; This Is The Fight Allah Told Us Would Continue.

Aug 09, 2024.

Source: Online Platforms - "Illiana Islamic Association on YouTube". In his August 9, 2024 Friday sermon in Highland, Indiana, a suburb of Chicago, Sheikh Abdullah Alhajj said that the "painful strike" when the mujahid Sheikh Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader, was "slaughtered" hurt "so much." He said that Haniyeh had wanted to become a martyr since he was a child. Alhajj added that Palestine will continue to replace a martyr with a martyr. The sermon was streamed live on the YouTube channel of Illiana Islamic Association (IIA). Memri

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IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza.

IDF officer from the Nahal Reconnaissance unit was severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated to hospital and his family has been notified.

Uzi Baruch. Aug 9, 2024, 6:09 AM INN

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Thursday, August 08, 2024. .@Wikipedia is garbage: it accuses Israel of fictional "genocide," "apartheid" and even a fake "polio epidemic" in Gaza. YNet reports, "The global editors of Wikipedia have officially renamed the entry 'Allegations of genocide in the 2023 Israeli attack on Gaza' to 'Gaza genocide.' This change followed a vote after months of debate, and the editors now consider this a settled fact. "

The entry itself is a textbook case of bias. It justifies the accusation by saying that "there are three ways to conceptualise genocide other than the legal definition: in academic social science, in international politics and policy, and in colloquial public usage." But the associate professor they quote for that nugget of information himself said the only definition that matters is the legal one, and adds, “Whether it’s genocide or not I think is a little bit beside the point.”

In other words, even their own sources admit that the accusation is political, not factual. Which makes their title of the entry propaganda, not reality.

Beyond that, it quotes lots of "evidence" of the accusation (like Netanyahu's mentioning Amalek) without quoting any counter-evidence (that Jews understand the reference to be to the commandment to remember Amalek, not to destroy Amalek, and he identified Hamas with Amalek, not Palestinians, which is obvious when you read his statement..)

If this was an isolated case of a bad Wikipedia entry, of which there are many, then it wouldbe bad enough. But it is part of a conscious pattern among Wikipedia editors where they decide that lie about Israel is a fact and not a contested or false accusation.

For example, Wikipedia has an entry titled "Israeli apartheid," not "accusations of Israeli apartheid."

Perhaps even more absurdly, they recently created an entry on "2024 Gaza Strip polio epidemic."

Wikipedia's own definition of "epidemic" is "the rapid spread of disease to a large number of hosts in a given population within a short period of time. For example, in meningococcal infections, an attack rate in excess of 15 cases per 100,000 people for two consecutive weeks is considered an epidemic."

Yet in Gaza there have been zero identified cases of polio. They have found the polio virus in wastewater but have not found a single person with the disease at this time. Calling it an "epidemic" is propaganda by Gaza's health ministry, but does not reflect reality by any definition of the erm.

In London, 18 poliovirus isolates were discovered in 21 of 52 London sewage samples collected between February and July, 2022. No one called that an "epidemic" or even an "outbreak" of polio, even though that was more than has been discovered in Gaza.

Wikipedia is now worse and less factual than most mainstream media in its reporting on Israel and Palestinians. All of its vaunted checks and balances are proven worthless as long as a determined set of editors want to subvert its mission and convert it to just another anti-Israel propaganda outlet. EoZ

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"If it wasn't for us, probably the Nukhba terrorists would have raped soldiers and female soldiers at the base a long time ago." Until last week, only a few people were familiar with "Force 100", the IDF unit that handles the unusual incidents with the Nukhba imprisoned at the Sde Teiman base. Then came the storm of the arrest of some of its people and the break-in led by the MKs into the bases - everything became political, charged and toxic. Now, five fighters of the unit provide a rare glimpse into what they really do, what goes on in the terrorist pens, and why they are actually completely in favor of an investigation. A military militia? .. "This is a lie and a lie," they say, and warn: "The fear is that at the moment of truth, the terrorists will take advantage of our weak points and weaknesses, and slaughter the military police and everyone in the area." Shosh Mula. Published: 08.09.24 | 00:00 YNet

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SHOCKING: Israeli TV Leaks Doctored Video, Causing Untold Damage to IDF Soldiers August 8, 2024. ...edited video that spliced footage from two different days as is evident from the dates that appear on it. Most importantly, the video showed no evidence of a crime despite the fact that the narrator of the video falsely states: “The footage shows documentation of the offense attributed to the reservists.” But that didn’t stop the video from being picked up by Israel’s enemies and broadcast to the world with the claim: “Here’s proof that IDF soldiers rape Palestinians.” As seen below, just one re-tweet received 7.5 million views as of Wednesday. Jackson Hinkle as well as pro-Iranian Telegram accounts also retweeted it and got millions of views.' YWN

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Iran would face significant consequences if it attacks Israel, US official says. By Reuters. 08/09/2024 01:39 AM JPost

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Drone hits merchant vessel southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah, maritime agency says By Reuters. 08/09/2024 04:47 AM JPost

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IDF officer seriously wounded in combat in southern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 06:08 AM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah command center in Southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 07:49 AM JPost

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IDF begins Khan Yunis ground op following intel on presence of Hamas terrorists. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 08:57 AM JPost

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'You belong in the gas chamber': American-Israeli wrestler faces antisemitism in Paris. Wrestling gold medalist Amit Elor reveals she has received antisemitic messages on social media amid her successful competitions in the 2024 Olympics . Ynet | published:08.09.24|09:43

The U.S. has won 30 gold medals so far in the Paris Olympics, one of which belongs to American-Israeli Amit Elor, who triumphed in the 68 kg wrestling competition. On Friday, the 20-year-old revealed via her Instagram account that she had recently faced antisemitic comments and chose to send an important message as part of the fight against the rising antisemitism worldwide.

"Eight years ago, my grandparents survived the Holocaust, but antisemitism is all around us. My grandparents won, I won. Humanity will win. Never again," Elor said in a video she posted on Instagram, where she is seen wearing a yellow pin symbolizing efforts to return the Israeli hostages, as well as her Olympic gold medal around her neck. Ynet

Repulsive. Amit Elor was called on the net: "Go to the gas chambers". Harsh anti-Semitic comments to the Israeli-American wrestler, who replied: "Never again".

The sports channel website system | Sports 5| Published 14:33 09.08.24

You may not have known her before, but Amit Elor is one of the most beautiful stories of the Olympic Games. The American wrestler with Israeli roots won the gold medal in freestyle wrestling weighing up to 68 kg. Today (Friday) she conveyed a message against anti-Semitism on her private Instagram.

After she was commented on one of her personal photos: "Your place is in the gas chambers", Elor could not remain indifferent and responded in a video.

"80 years ago my grandparents survived the holocaust but there is still antisemitism, in my winning the medal our grandparents won, I won, humanity will win. Never again." Watch the segment in the video player. Sports5

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Hostage deal negotiations to resume on August 15, PMO says. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 10:16 AM JPost

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One of Nukhba terrorist abuse suspects from Sde Teiman is Druze, community says. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 10:43 AM JPost

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Four attacks on vessel near to Yemen coast, RPGs exploded close to crew. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 11:06 AM JPost

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Ben-Gvir signs extension preventing visits to detained terrorists. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 11:24 AM JPost

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UN's Turk 'extremely concerned' after spate of executions in Iran. By Reuters. 08/09/2024 12:35 PM UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk is extremely concerned that Iranian authorities have reportedly executed 29 people in recent days, a spokesperson said on Friday. JPost

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IDF destroys 3km multi-story Gaza tunnel. Uzi Baruch. Aug 9, 2024, 2:11 PM INN

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Michael Samara succumbs to shrapnel wounds from interception on Tuesday. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 02:18 PM JPost

Man critically injured in UAV barrage dies of his wounds. Israel National News. Aug 9, 2024, 1:58 PM INN

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EJA on removal of antisemitic article: 'Much too little, much too late'. European Jewish Association comments on Humo magazine's decision to remove author Herman Brusselmans' antisemitic article inciting to murder of Jews, promises lawsuit will continue 'until justice is properly and meaningfully served.' Israel National News. Published: Aug 9, 2024, 3:09 PM (GMT+3) Updated: 3:09 PM

The Belgian magazine Humo’s removed an antisemitic article by author Herman Brusselmans, after it was harshly criticized as antisemitic and incitement to murder.

Following this, the European Jewish Association (EJA) acknowledged the move as "a step in the right direction," but said the legal case against the writer, magazine and publisher would continue "until justice is properly and meaningfully served."

In a Friday statement, EJA chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin said, "The removal of the highly offensive article is a step in the right direction."

"However, the author has shown zero remorse for his 'thought experiment' of murdering any Jew he meets in the street. He continues to regard incitement to murder as his freedom of speech.

"The magazine editors only belatedly decided to remove the offending piece after a massive public outcry."

He stressed, "This is all much too little, much too late."

"The EJA and a coalition of concerned Jewish leaders and organizations in Belgium will continue our legal action against the writer, magazine and publisher. We still demand a full apology from the magazine and the suspension of Mr. Brusselmans.

"A strong, uncompromising response is absolutely necessary lest others think they can also call publicly for the mass murder of Jews. We will not rest until justice is properly and meaningfully served." INN

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IRGC commander to Sinwar: We promise to avenge the blood of Haniyeh. By Maariv. 08/09/2024 04:17 PM JPost

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In strike in Lebanon: IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist. IAF aircraft strike in the area of Sidon in Lebanon and eliminate terrorist Samer Mahmoud al-Haj, a senior commander in the Hamas terrorist organization in Lebanon.

Israel National News. Aug 9, 2024, 8:07 PM INN

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate Hamas commander in Lebanon. Military confirms strike near Sidon killed Samer Mahmoud al-Haj, responsible from the terror group's munition launches from Lebanon. Yoav Zitun | published: 08.09.24 | 14:25 YNet

Israeli strike kills senior Hamas commander Samer Mahmoud al-Haj in south Lebanon. Hamas and security sources told Reuters an airstrike in Lebanon eliminated Samer al-Hajj and Ain al-Hilweh. By Reuters, Jerusalem Post Staff August 9, 2024 18:53 Updated: August 9, 2024 21:09 ...Al-Haj was responsible for directing attacks against Israel, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) reported in a joint statement. He was also reportedly the commander of Hamas forces in Ain al-Hilweh and was responsible for recruiting and training more terrorists there. JPost

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard displays what it claims are new undetectable cruise missiles IRGC says various types of long and medium-range missile systems, drones and radars have been added to arsenal as regional tensions soar. By Reuters. August 9, 2024. TOI

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Airlines extend Israel flight suspensions amid ongoing military uncertainty. With fears of an escalation with Iran and Hezbollah looming, many routes to and from the Jewish state remain on hold. By ToI Staff. August 9, 2024. TOI

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Report: Iran’s new president fighting with IRGC to prevent strike on Israeli cities. Recently elected Masoud Pezeshkian suggests attacking Mossad spy bases in countries bordering Iran, Telegraph reports, to prevent all-out war following killing of Hamas leader. By ToI Staff. August 9, 2024. TOI

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US will not impose sanctions on IDF unit for alleged rights violations — report. According to Axios, Blinken informed the Israeli defense minister of the decision after previously considering the move against the Netzah Yehuda battalion. By Reuters and ToI Staff. August 9, 2024. TOI

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US expected to end three-year ban on weapons sales to Saudi Arabia. Embargo instilled following high civilian casualties in Saudi war against Houthi terror group, but rapid changes in region following Oct. 7 made Biden administration reconsider. By Humeyra Pamuk, Patricia Zengerle and Steve Holland. August 9, 2024. TOI

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After Congress approval: US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment. Israel National News. Aug 9, 2024, 11:14 PM INN

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Top security official tells TV network some hostages don’t have much time left. Source says it’s incorrect to think captives still in Gaza are in same fair condition as 4 rescued in June: ‘The argument that they are ”suffering but not dying” does not hold up’ By ToI Staff. August 9, 2024. TOI

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Israelis receive scary text messages: You will be buried. Many Israelis report receiving a text message including their name, address and warning that the recipient “will be buried by next week”. Israel Police: These are fake messages intended to cause panic. Israel National News. Published: Aug 10, 2024, 12:06 AM (GMT+3) Updated: 12:06 AM INN

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We need answers: the arrest in the Sde Teiman is an unimaginable insanity - opinion. The decision to reach out to the murderous Nukh'ba terrorists and ask them to tell how their investigation went, only invites false complaints against brave fighters. David Ben Best. 08/10/2024 11:04 Maariv

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Iran releases clip of blood-soaked Israeli Olympians, sparking online outrage By By Danielle Greyman-kennard, August 10, 2024. The video is the latest of Iran's campaigns against Israel's delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympics JPost

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habibi @habibi_uk: Yet more chants for "intifada!" and the ethnic cleansing of Israeli Jews. This clip shows just one round of many on the day.

At an "anti-racist" protest.

Walthamstow, last Wednesday. [181] Aug 10, 2024. on X

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Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig: A French man was beaten by two men in the French city of Melun. One of the assailants was the victim's neighbor.

The two punched the man and hit him with a hammer, calling him a "Dirty (sic) Jew." The next day they drew swastikas all over the man's house.

The man wasn't even Jewish.

For all of you who think antisemitism is "no big deal" because you aren't visibly Jewish or even Jewish at all, maybe you should reconsider. [182] Aug 12, 2024 on X

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Fatah Official Taher Hamad: Gaza Is Like Stalingrad And The Zionist Army Is The New Nazi[sic] Army; The People Who Suffered The Holocaust Are Worse [sic] Than The Nazis; Now Everyone Knows The Holocaust Was A Masquerade[sic]. Aug 10, 2024.

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Source: Falestinona TV (Fatah-Lebanon) Fatah secretary in Indonesia Taher Hamad said in an August 10, 2024 interview that aired on Falestinona TV (Fatah-Lebanon) ... Memri

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Young Jewish man stabbed in NYC by attacker yelling ‘Free Palestine’. Victim taken to hospital, community members chase down assailant and hold him until police arrive and make arrest By ToI Staff. Augst 11, 2024, 9:25 am TOI

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Benedict Cooper @Ben_JS_Cooper: In a quiet corner of a tranquil country park in Nottinghamshire there is a Holocaust Memorial, which someone has scratched ‘Free Palestine’ onto. A Holocaust Memorial. Aug 1, 2024. on X

‘Free Palestine’ scratched on Holocaust memorial sculpture at Nottinghamshire park The vandalism was reported to Gedling Borough Council. By Eliana Jordan. August 09, 2024 15:10 TheJC

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Archeologists Uncover Ancient Quarry That May Have Provided Stones For Bayis Sheini [VIDEO]. August 9, 2024, 7:30 am

In a literal groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have identified a massive ancient quarry in Yerushalayim’s Har Chotzvim area, which may have supplied building materials for the Bayis Sheini. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the find, which spans approximately 3,500 square meters and contains massive building blocks weighing up to 2.5 tons. The quarry also yielded a stone jar.

The newfound site provides insight into Jerusalem’s construction activities during its peak period, before the Roman conquest in A.D. 70.

The quarry will be preserved and integrated into a commercial complex, ensuring its protection for future generations.

This discovery joins other quarries from the same period found in the Yerushalayim area, shedding light on the ancient city’s infrastructure and resources. YWN

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The US Israel Education Association. condemns alleged plans to release Marwan Barghouti. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 07:55 PM JPost

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Iran leader's order to 'harshly punish' Israel will be carried out, IRGC deputy chief says. By Reuters. 08/09/2024 07:59 PM JPost

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IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist in strike in Lebanon. IAF aircraft strike in the area of Sidon in Lebanon and eliminate terrorist Samer Mahmoud al-Haj, a senior commander in the Hamas terrorist organization in Lebanon. Israel National News. Published: Aug 9, 2024, 8:07 PM (GMT+3) Updated: 8:07 PM. INN

Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon’s Sidon; bodyguard said critically wounded. Military and Shin Bet say Samer al-Hajj led Palestinian terror group’s military forces in Ein al-Hilweh refugee camp, was in charge of ‘projectile launches’ from Lebanese territory By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff. August 10, 2024, 1:25 am TOI

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Hamas armed wing al-Qassam Brigades pledges allegiance to new leader Sinwar. By Reuters. 08/09/2024 08:45 PM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/09/2024 08:54 PM JPost

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US shared information with Austria to help foil threats to Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna. By Reuters. 08/09/2024 09:22 PM JPost

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Microsoft researchers report Iranian hackers targeting US officials before election. Reuters, August 9, 2024.

Microsoft researchers said on Friday that Iranian government-tied hackers tried breaking into the account of a “high-ranking official” on the US presidential campaign in June, weeks after breaching the account of a county-level US official.

The breaches were part of Iranian groups’ increasing attempts to influence the US presidential election in November, the researchers said in a report that did not provide any further detail on the “official” in question.

The report follows recent statements by senior US Intelligence officials that they’d seen Iran ramp up use of clandestine social media accounts with the aim to use them to try to sow political discord in the United States…. JPost

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Top security official tells TV network some hostages don’t have much time left. Source says it’s incorrect to think captives still in Gaza are in same fair condition as 4 rescued in June: ‘The argument that they are ”suffering but not dying” does not hold up. By ToI Staff. August 9, 2024, 11:51 pm TOI

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Blinken tells Israel's Gallant that escalations in Middle East serve no one. By Reuters. 08/10/2024 02:52 AM JPost

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US to release $3.5 billion of Israel military aid package approved by Congress CNN says the money will be spent on US arms that are currently being built and will be delivered in the future, not immediate procurement. By Reuters and ToI Staff August 10, 2024, 3:51 am TOI

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US troops attacked in Syria, no initial reports of injuries. By Reuters. 08/10/2024 04:05 AM JPost

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Foreign doctors answer the call to help in Israel’s hospitals and rehab centers. Noting a need, these four medical professionals left their practices behind and took their ‘vacation’ to volunteer in Israel and help where they could. By Diana Bletter. August 10, 2024, 4:49 am TOI

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Jewish NYC resident violently arrested after taking selfie with Israeli flag outside Olympic stadium: complaint. By Matthew Sedacca, August 10, 2024.

French National Police violently arrested a Hell’s Kitchen man after he tried to take a photo with an Israeli flag outside an Olympic venue, the wounded tourist told The Post.

Neil Frias, who is Jewish, was posing for a selfie with the Israeli flag outside the Olympic Aquatics Center in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis when a trio of cops began interrogating him and asked if he was “inciting a riot, or a protest,” he recalled.

The officers demanded to know why he was taking a picture, according to a complaint made to the Inspector General of the National Police about the July 30 incident.

The cops seized Frias’ phone and “tried to rip” his flag, according to the complaint.

Frias, 35, was sent on his way after the cops verified his passport and saw he had a ticket to attend the France-Japan water polo match that afternoon.

Roughly 15 minutes later, however, as Frias stood in line at the facility’s main entrance to have his ticket scanned, a different group of five cops suddenly tackled him, he recalled… New York Post

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US intel said to believe Iranian nuclear research paving easier path to bomb. WSJ says recent US intelligence report assessed Iran is now better positioned to assemble a nuke ‘if it chooses to do so,’ noted ‘topic becoming less taboo’ in Islamic Republic. By ToI Staff. August 10, 2024, 4:57 am TOI

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US says it destroyed Houthi missile launcher, uncrewed surface vessel in Yemen. By Reuters. 08/10/2024 05:49 AM JPost

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Iran to soon deliver close-range ballistic missiles to Russia, warn intel sources European sources say Russian military personnel are in Iran learning how to use Fath-360; US: Delivery would be ‘dramatic escalation’ in Tehran’s support for war against Ukraine. By Anthony Deutsch, Tom Balmforth and Jonathan Landay. August 10, 2024, 6:05 am TOI

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Report: Harris running mate donated 100k to neo-Nazis. Kamala Harris' running mate maintained close ties with Imam Assad Zaman, who promoted a propaganda film praising Adolf Hitler. Nissan Tzur. Published: Aug 10, 2024, 10:22 PM (GMT+3) Updated: 10:22 PM

The Washington Examiner reported that Kamala Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, maintained close ties and even donated money to an organization headed by an antisemitic Muslim Imam.

According to the report, Walz maintained close friendship ties with Imam Assad Zaman, who heads the "American-Islamic Association in Minnesota."

In recent years, Imam Zaman used his Facebook page to share official Hamas press releases, shared posts from antisemitic blog sites, and in 2015 even shared a link to the propaganda film, "The Greatest Story Never Told," which praises Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and was released in 2013.

As Governor of Minnesota, Walz provided support amounting to $100,000 to the organization headed by the antisemitic imam.

According to US court records, federal prosecutors described the Muslim organization as "the open arm of the Muslim Brotherhood in the US." Immediately after the October 7th massacre, the organization led by Zaman declared, "We reaffirm our unwavering support for the Palestinian people in their struggle against the Israeli occupation."

In response to Democratic Senator Katie Porter, who condemned the massacre, Zaman asked, "Will you also affirm the right of Palestinians to defend themselves?"

Sam Westrop, director of the Islamist Watch project of the Middle East Forum, told the New York Post, "Along with neo-Nazi conspiracy theories and sharing Hamas press releases mourning the death of a convicted war criminal, Zaman and his organization justified the October 7th attacks against Israeli civilians, and published a reprehensible statement on the same day offering 'unwavering support for the Palestinian struggle.'"

"Under Governor Walz, hundreds of thousands of Minnesota taxpayer dollars subsidized this hatred and radicalism. Which extremists will he ultimately fund as vice president?" INN

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Amid global criticism, Israel names 19 it says it killed in terror HQ at Gaza school. White House ‘deeply concerned’ by airstrike; Egypt, Qatar fume... IDF dismisses Hamas claim 90 killed, says no major damage to school complex. August 10, 2024. TOI

IDF determines 19 terrorists killed in strike on Hamas HQ embedded in school. Army disputes Hamas claim that 100 civilians killed • .. By Danielle Greyman-kennard, Maariv Online, Jerusalem Post Staff August 10, 2024.

The IDF carried out the attack using three small and precise weapons, Israeli state broadcaster KAN later reported, citing the military.

The IDF argued that according to professional analysis, these types of ammunition “cannot cause the amount of damage that is being reported by the Hamas-run Government Information Office in Gaza.” Furthermore, no severe damage was caused to the compound where the terrorists were situated, the IDF stated.

Israel's Army Radio later revealed that the school was divided into three sections: men, women, and children. Only rooms containing terrorists in the men’s section were reportedly hit.

([183] Area of the IAF strike at the mosque in the Al-Taba’een school compound, August 10, 2024. credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT).

The headquarters were reportedly used by Hamas terrorists for shelter and to plan and advance terror activities against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians. JPost

At least 19 terrorists eliminated in headquarters in Gaza school.

IDF confirms at least 19 terrorists from Hamas, Islamic Jihad, were eliminated in an attack on a military command center located purposely inside a Gaza school.

Uzi Baruch. Aug 10, 2024, 8:17 PM INN

'Hamas has focused on exploiting school buildings'. Israel National News. Aug 10, 2024, 11:12 PM INN Iran releases clip of blood-soaked Israeli Olympians, sparking online outrage By By Danielle Greyman-kennard, August 10, 2024. The video is the latest of Iran's campaigns against Israel's delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympics JPost

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Young Jewish man stabbed in NYC by attacker yelling ‘Free Palestine’. Victim taken to hospital, community members chase down assailant and hold him until police arrive and make arrest By ToI Staff. Augst 11, 2024, 9:25 am TOI

Kamala Harris Admonishes Israel After IDF Hits Terrorists at School Compound. Joel B. Pollak, 10 Aug 2024.

Vice President Kamala Harris admonished Israel after an attack Saturday that targeted 19 terrorists, and which Hamas claimed, without evidence, killed 100 people.

Harris rarely speaks to reporters, but stopped to answer questions on Saturday, and reacted to a question from a reporter who claimed, without evidence that “at least 80 people” had been killed.

She said: “”Yet again, there are far too many civilians who’ve been killed. Israel has a right to go after the terrorists that are Hamas. But as I have said many, many times, they also have, I believe, an important responsibility to avoid civilian casualties.”

Nearly a full day after the strike, there is no verified estimate of civilians killed at the Al-Taba’een school. Israel provided proof [184] that it had killed 19 terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad organizations who had used a building on the school compound as a command post.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it used precise munitions to avoid civilians casualties. Breitbart

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Hamas fire strikes four locations near Kissufim, causing fire. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/10/2024. JPost

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Multiple alarms sound in Upper Galilee as Hezbollah drones enter Israeli airspace. Warnings issued for communities deep within Israeli territory as firefighting teams battle multiple blazes; Arab media report widespread panic in Beirut; Arab officials urge terror group to delay any action against Israel until after August 15 Yoav Zitun, Israel Moskovitz, Lior Ben Ari | 08.10.24 YNet

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Foreign Ministry: 'Norway has lost Israel's trust'. The Foreign Ministry on Saturday clarified its imposition of sanctions on Norway, saying that Jerusalem has lost its trust in Oslo due to its actions regarding the war in Gaza. "The Norwegian government's policy toward Israel since October 7 is extreme, one-sided and anti-Israel," according to a statement. "Just last week, Norway chose to support the baseless proceedings against Israel in The Hague, recognized a Palestinian state and continues to refuse to declare Hamas a terrorist organization. Norway has lost Israel's trust and its special role since the Oslo Accords." Itamar Eichner|08.10.24 YNet

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Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran. The campaign statement came after the news website Politico said it began receiving emails from an anonymous account with documents from inside Trump's operation. By Reuters. August 10, 2024 22:52. JPost

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Commander of Islamic Jihad likely killed in IAF strike on Gaza school. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/10/2024 11:51 PM JPost

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IDF kills Hamas terrorists involved in Oct. 7, finds explosives. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/10/2024 11:42 PM JPost

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IDF troops locate weapons in underground tunnel in Khan Yunis. IDF troops locate weapons and explosives in an underground tunnel in Khan Yunis, warn residents of several neighborhoods to evacuate to humanitarian area. 'Hamas and other terror groups are firing at Israel from within your areas.' Aug 11, 2024, 12:29 AM INN

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Biden to Iran: 'Don't'. By Walla! 08/11/2024 01:58 AM JPost

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Erdogan asks Ethiopian Prime Minister to support Gaza, Palestinian cause. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 02:19 AM JPost

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Vehicle crashes into Ofer checkpoint after disobeying instructions, six wounded. By Shlomi Heller. 08/11/2024 02:24 AM JPost

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Colombia arrests a Hezbollah financer. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 08:40 AM Mahdy Akil Helbawi was arrested... JPost

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Explosive devices thrown at IDF troops near Nablus. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 08:43 AM JPost

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IDF eliminates terror cells, strike Gaza area from which rockets were launched. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 09:26 AM JPost

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IDF doubles amount of drones in North - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 10:28 AM JPost

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Anti-tank missile impacts in Netua, damage reported. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 11:35 AM JPost

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Border police arrests seven illegal immigrants in Tel Aviv. By Jerusalem Post Staff. ...originally residents of Nablus... 08/11/2024 11:38 AM JPost

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards hold military drill in western Iran, IRNA says By Reuters. 08/11/2024 12:32 PM JPost

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Gov. approves bill to block Al Mayadeen in Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 12:41 PM JPost

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China supports Iran in defending security (sic), says foreign minister. By Reuters. 08/11/2024 02:26 PM JPost

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Five people killed in drone strike on vehicle in Syria-Iraq border - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 02:31 PM JPost

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Attorney-general: 'Stop funding daycare for children of yeshiva students.' By Bentzi Rubin , Avraham Bloch , Anna Barsky. 08/11/2024 09:01 AM JPost

UTJ Head Moshe Gafni On Attorney-General: “Unparalleled Wickedness” August 11, 2024. 11:30 am UTJ chairman Moshe Gafni excoriated Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara for her decision to cut daycare funding for the babies and toddlers of Chareidi families whose fathers are eligible for the draft only three weeks before the new school year begins.

“They talk all the time and preach to us morals about women’s employment and equality, until it comes to Chareidim!” Gafni said. “Then they throw everything away and fight against us. Unparalleled rishus!”

“If we would do something like that, they would say we are primitive. They really are evil primitive people.”

Labor Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur (Shas) is holding emergency meetings with professional officials and legal counsel at the Ministry of Labor to examine the decision.

“Unfortunately, the weighty legal arguments that the minister submitted to the Attorney-General did not receive professional consideration,” Ben-Tzur said. “The minister sees as serious the direct and severe harm against those helpless babies who will be left without supervised educational frameworks.”

“This is a serious blow to these families’ economic welfare since thousands of mothers will leave the workforce and turn from normative families into supported families. The minister will continue the just and moral battle for these babies using all legal tools and will not stop until justice is served.” [YWN

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Military rabbinate tells IDF soldiers not to fast on Tisha B'Av. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 06:10 PM JPost

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Campaign Against Antisemitism @antisemitism: Graffiti reading “intifada revolution” and “start already”, alongside an image of what appears to be a masked person with a slingshot, was discovered in London on Springfield Park’s Horse Shoe Bridge over the weekend.

This is just a short walk from Stamford Hill, home to a large Jewish community.

If you have any information, please contact @MetPoliceUK or @Shomrim citing CAD 596 11/08/24. Aug 12, 2024 on X

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'Not a problem': Spy boss says Hamas sympathy not a visa dealbreaker. By Matthew Knott, Sydney Morning Herald, August 11, 2024. ...Burgess, who last week raised the national terror threat level from “possible” to “probable”, said that providing financial support or material aid to Hamas may be a problem for Palestinians undergoing security checks as part of their visa application process.

It is a different matter if people are expressing support for Hamas because they “want their homeland”, he said.

“If it’s just rhetorical support, and they don’t have an ideology or support for a violent extremism ideology, then that’s not a problem,” Burgess told ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday.

“If they have a support for that ideology, then that will be a problem.”

Hamas, which has governed Gaza since 2007 and organised the October 7 attacks on Israel that led to an estimated 1200 deaths, is a listed terror organisation in Australia…. SMH

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Drone attack kills two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 06:27 PM JPost

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Brushing off threats and boos, Israel’s 7 medals mark its best-ever Olympic showing. By Amy Spiro. With only muted anti-Israel sentiment despite heightened tensions, athletes bring home 1 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medal from Paris Games and notch a number of other achievements TOI

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Civilian killed, another hurt in Jordan Valley terror attack; IDF hunting for shooters. By Emanuel Fabian. Victim named as Yonatan Deutsch, 23, from Beit Shean; initial probe finds attack carried out with assault rifle; troops search for terrorists; wounded man in moderate condition. August 11, 2024. TOI

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Jordan Valley: Yehonatan Deutsch, from Beit She'an, murdered in shooting attack.

Yehonatan was released last week from active service in the IDF's elite Maglan Unit and was scheduled to marry in the coming days.

Israel National News. Aug 11, 2024, 4:34 PM INN

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Media Recast Hamas Terrorists as ‘Praying Palestinians’ in School Strike Reports. Rachel O'Donoghue, August 11, 2024.

Did the media wait to verify the facts before reporting? Unfortunately, no. Instead, they quickly amplified Hamas’ claims, accusing Israel of targeting civilians who were “praying” or “seeking refuge” inside the school, as was claimed in some reports.

For instance, The Wall Street Journal ran a headline accusing Israel of killing civilians, without providing a credible source for the alleged death toll. Reuters followed suit, reporting that “officials” claimed at least 100 people had died—though which officials these were was left unclear. HonestReporting

Sunday, August 11, 2024. Another lie: The Saturday Gaza airstrike was NOT during prayer - it was 15 minutes after prayers were over. EoZ

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Al-Jazeera's show, the jab - and the confrontation with Adraee: "a blatant act."

After the IDF attacked a military headquarters at the school in Gaza City - where at least 19 terrorists were killed, the reporter of the Qatar channel accused: "a great massacre" • An IDF spokesman in Arabic condemned: "covering up the crimes of Hamas and Islamic Jihad". By Sapir Lipkin, 08.11.2024.

The presentation and the uproar: Despite the fact that the al-Taba'in school that the IDF attacked yesterday (Saturday) in the Daraj Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City, was disguised as a hiding place for terrorists - Al-Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif, who broadcast from the scene, worked to glorify the event and did " A show." The IDF spokesman in Arabic, Col. Avichay Adraee, did not remain oblivious and condemned, but since then - the channel has opened a front against him.

"I cannot describe what is happening," said Sharif, who is considered the mouthpiece of Hamas. "We are talking about almost 100 dead inside the A-Taba'in school in Gaza City. A great massacre[sic]," he accused, ignoring the fact that terrorists were hiding there. "They held the dawn prayer inside the prayer hall, inside the school and Israeli warplanes hit them," he continued.

Al-Jazeera presenter Tamer Al-Misshal stood by al-Sharif and wrote on his X account: "May God protect you. Proud of Anas al-Sharif and all our colleagues, the knights of audio and video." 

In response to this, Col. Adraee reprimanded: "Obviously you are proud of them. He covers up the crimes of Hamas and Jihad by sheltering inside the schools. I am convinced that he knows by name a large number of those killed inside the school who belong to Hamas terrorists. But he is making a false media presentation - whose motives have nothing to do with the residents of Gaza."

(The sound and image of a lie. It is clear that you are proud of them. He covers up the crimes of Hamas and Jihad by taking shelter inside schools... I am convinced that he knows the names of a large number of those killed inside the school of the followers of Hamas terrorists, but he is moving in a false media play with motives that have nothing to do with the people of Gaza. [185]) Mako

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Hamas terrorists use Gaza schools as refuges, and refugees as human shields. Thousands of Palestinians have found refuge in Gaza's schools, despite poor conditions and severe overcrowding; however, the increasing use of UN facilities by Hamas operatives for terror activities has led to a corresponding rise in IDF airstrikes. Ynet | published:08.11.24|15:46 YNet

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Hamburg Islamic Center took direct orders from Iran’s Khamenei: Report. August 11, 2024:

The head of Hamburg Islamic Center (IZH) received direct orders from Iran’s Supreme Leader, documents obtained by Germany’s Interior Ministry show, shedding more light on the extent of Tehran’s influence over Islamic centers in Europe.

The documents, which were part of a 220-page closure and activity ban order issued by Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior, show that Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh, the head of the Islamic Center of Hamburg, was in continuous contact with Mehdi Mostafavi, a senior official in Khamenei’s office, Der Spiegel reported Friday. IranIntl

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Hamas refuses to attend Gaza cease-fire talks as Biden says it’s ‘still possible’ to reach deal. Hamas urges mediators to submit plan to implement what was agreed on last month. By Bradford Betz. Fox News Published August 11, 2024 7:58pm EDT. Fox News

Hamas rejects US-Egyptian-Qatari invite to ceasefire talks. Despite the terrorist group's absence, the negotiations, set for Aug. 15, will still take place. Joshua Marks. A member of the Hamas terrorist organization at a military-style summer camp in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.A member of the Hamas terrorist organization at a military-style summer camp in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.

(August 12, 2024 / JNS) The Hamas terrorist group on Sunday announced that it will not attend a final round of negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement set for this Thursday.

Israel immediately accepted last week’s invitation by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to attend the meeting, which is to take place in either Cairo or Doha. Despite Hamas deciding not to send representatives to the talks, the mediators are still planning on holding them, Kan News reported. JNS

Hamas Rejects Hostage Talks After CNN Tries Blaming Netanyahu for Lack of Deal. Joel B. Pollak. 11 Aug 2024. Hamas has rejected hostage talks that were set for this week, hours after CNN published a poorly-sourced article claiming that the terrorist group was serious about a deal but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not.

Axios.com reported [186] (original emphasis):

Hamas announced on Sunday that it rejects the invitation by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt for a final round of negotiations over the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal planned for Thursday.

Why it matters: Hamas’ announcement is a significant setback for the Biden administration’s efforts to reach a hostage and ceasefire deal and prevent the Gaza conflict from escalating into a regional war.

Earlier, CNN had reported, citing unnamed sources.. Breitbart

Hamas says it won’t attend Thursday’s ‘last opportunity’ talks for hostage-truce deal. By ToI Staff and Agencies. August 11, 2024, 11:40 pm TOI

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Iranian military delegation visits Russia. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/11/2024 09:17 PM JPost

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IDF drone strike kills Hezbollah cell in south Lebanon; 30 rockets fired at north. By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff. August 12, 2024, 1:48 am TOI

Approximately 30 Hezbollah rockets crossed from Lebanon on Monday overnight, no injuries reported. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 02:48 AM JPost

Hezbollah sends ‘drone swarm’ into Israel after IDF kills terrorist in Sidon. The attack caused no injuries but started several fires and damaged a hydrotherapy center. David Isaac. (August 11, 2024 / JNS) One of Israel’s interceptors hit the Hydro Therapy Centre located in the Mount Hermon region, damaging a building.

“I started crying when I saw the damage there. I immediately saw all the children, disabled, the IDF [soldiers] and the amputees who receive treatment here,” Mount Hermon Regional Council head Beni Ben Muvhar told Channel 12.

Hezbollah said it launched the “swarm of drones” in response to Israel’s targeted killing of Samer Mahmoud al-Haj, a senior commander in the terrorist organization, in Lebanon on Friday.

Samer was responsible for advancing terrorist attacks and projectile launches from Lebanon towards Israeli territory. He was also “responsible for the recruitment and training of terrorists to attack the State of Israel,” the IDF said in a statement... JNS

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In reversal, Israel said to now believe Iran plans to attack in next few days. By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies. August 12, 2024, 4:04 am TOI

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Hezbollah has entirely evacuated Beirut HQ in anticipation of flareup — Lebanese media. By ToI Staff. August 12, 2024, 4:14 am TOI

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IDF spokesman says Al Jazeera covering up Hamas activity in targeted Gaza school. By ToI Staff. August 12, 2024, 5:11 am Left to right: Al Jazeera presenter Anas al-Sharif (L) is seen in a screen capture from an Al-Jazeera broadcast, via N12 (used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law), Israel Defense Forces Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee (Courtesy). TOI

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IDF confirms 31 terrorists killed in Gaza school attack. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 06:17 AM While the IDF announced on Saturday that 19 terrorists were eliminated in an attack on the Tabbayeen School in Gaza, the Shin Bet and Military Intelligence have confirmed that the number of terrorists eliminated in the attack is 31, the IDF reported Monday.

Security forces are continuing their assessments, and the number may increase, however, this contrasts with Palestinian claims that approximately 100 uninvolved civilians were killed in the attack.

Ahead of the attack, the Shin Bet provided precise intelligence on a specific building within the school complex, which had effectively become a terrorist headquarters hiding dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists.

Once it was confirmed no children or women were inside the building, the decision was made to target it.

Throughout the war, Hamas and Islamic Jihad have turned school buildings, clinics, hospitals, mosques, and international aid organization facilities into terrorist headquarters after the IDF destroyed their infrastructures. JPost

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Mediating countries working to establish hostage deal summit, despite Hamas's reticence - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 08:17 AM JPost

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US coalition forces to withdraw from Iraq in 2025 - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 09:12 AM JPost

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UK, France, Germany: 'We call on Iran to refrain from attacks'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 09:13 AM JPost

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Hezbollah evacuating headquarters in Beirut - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 09:45 AM JPost

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Two anti-tank missiles launched at Metulla area, no injuries reported. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 09:57 AM JPost

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IDF places limitations on soldiers’ travel abroad amid fears of Iranian attack. By ToI Staff. August 12, 2024, 10:34 am TOI

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Man charged with hate crime in Brooklyn stabbing of Israeli yeshiva student. By Luke Tress. August 12, 2024, 10:42 am Screen capture from video showing Vincent Sumpter, left, moments after he allegedly stabbed an Israeli yeshiva student, right, in Brooklyn, New York, August 10, 2024. (X. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law). TOI

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Hamas document reveals devious paraglider terrorism attack plan.

Paragliders were used in the Oct 7 massacre against Israel. By Benjamin Weinthal Fox News Published August 12, 2024 7:51am EDT

The Hamas terrorist movement’s use of paragliders as part of its mass murder of nearly 1,200 people, including over 30 Americans, in southern Israel on Oct. 7 was laid out in a methodical plan that Fox News Digital can disclose for the first time.

A Hamas military plan obtained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Gaza Strip reveals the great lengths the Iranian regime-backed terrorist organization Hamas went to deceive the world about its use of the aerial sports device.

The Hamas document, originally in Arabic and translated into English and reviewed by Fox News Digital, shows how the terror group was looking to exploit its wider use. "The sport should be developed so that the paragliders become motorized. Areas where the sport can be exploited from a military aspect: Landing behind enemy lines, as part of a silent infiltration across the border using paragliders," it read... In July, Israeli fighter jets struck a depot containing paragliders used by Hamas on Oct. 7. The airstrike targeting the paraglider depot in Rafah carried great weight for Israel because the image of Hamas terrorists on paragliders was invoked as a symbol on clothing and posters among pro-Hamas supporters across the world. Neo-Nazis and the Black Lives Matter chapter in Chicago have glorified the Hamas paraglider terror attack. A New York City public school teacher, Mohammad Jehad Ahmad, also displayed the same Hamas paraglider image on his Facebook page. FoxNews

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World Bank warns Iran attacking Israel will destroy economy. Sever Plocker|08.12.24 YNet

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Former Gaza hostages face severe trauma, children suffer most, study finds. 08.12.24 YNet

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US-UK coalition strike Houthi stronghold in Hodeidah Yemen. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 11:50 AM JPost

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Mahmoud Abbas to meet with Putin on Tuesday. By Reuters. 08/12/2024 11:56 AM JPost

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Israel offered to evacuate Palestinians to Egypt - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 11:58 AM JPost

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Three wounded in strike in Kafr Kila, southern Lebanon - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 11:59 AM JPost

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IAF commander disallows career soldiers from traveling abroad. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 12:03 PM JPost

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IDF announces Sgt. Omer Ginzburg killed in combat in Gaza’s Khan Younis. By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies. August 12, 2024, 12:09 pm TOI

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Iran’s Zarif resigns from post as vice president for strategy, days after appointment. By AFP. August 12, 2024, 1:32 pm TOI

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Musk’s X is platform where it is easiest to find Hamas content, watchdog says. By ToI Staff. August 12, 2024, 2:32 pm TOI

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Historic first: Medical journal publishes study of released hostages. A study by researchers from Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel on the condition of children and women returned from Hamas captivity has been published in the international scientific journal Acta Paediatrica. Israel National News. Published: Aug 12, 2024, 12:47 PM (GMT+3).

Following Hamas' terrorist attack on October 7th, 250 Israelis were taken captive, of whom 115 women, men, and children remain in captivity. During November-December 2023, as part of a ceasefire agreement and after approximately 50 days in Hamas captivity, about 80 Israelis and foreign citizens were released. Of these, a total of 26 returnees: 19 children aged two and a half to 18, six mothers, and one grandmother, were treated in the returnees' department of Schneider Children's Medical Center of the Clalit Group, immediately upon their return to Israel.

This department treated most of the children who returned to Israel from Hamas captivity. Some stayed in the department for a few days and others for several weeks, according to their wishes and requests. During their stay in the returnees' department at Schneider Children's, the returnees met with their family members, military personnel, and a multidisciplinary team that connected with them emotionally, provided medical, nursing, and psycho-social care, and gave them a sense of home, freedom, security, trust, and love in every possible way.

This study, now published in the international scientific journal "Acta Paediatrica," is the first to describe the physical and behavioral findings in children and their mothers in the immediate period following captivity. The study was conducted by a medical team from Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel who participated in the treatment of the returnees, including: Dr. Efrat Baron-Harlev, CEO of Schneider Children's Medical Center and her deputies, Dr. Shlomit Yaron and Dr. Omer Niv, Prof. Gilat Livni, who managed the returnees' department at Schneider Children's and senior department physicians: Dr. Yael Mozer-Glassberg, Dr. Havatzelet Yarden Bilavsky, Dr. Noa Ziv, Dr. Lotem Goldberg, Dr. Dana Zinger-Harel. Also participating in the study were: Prof. Silvana Fennig, Director of the Department of Psychological Medicine at Schneider Children's, Dr. Shirley Saar, Director of the Innovation Center at Schneider Children's, and Dr. Noa Elikim-Raz from Beilinson Hospital.

According to the researchers, significant findings observed upon the returnees' arrival at the hospital included: substantial weight loss, psychological trauma, and complications from poor hygiene and shrapnel injuries during the attack. Blood and stool laboratory tests were positive for various contaminants, but mostly without significant clinical manifestations.

According to researcher Dr. Noa Ziv, a senior physician in the returnees' department: "The findings described in the study are diverse and require the attention of a multidisciplinary team. It's important to remember that these findings relate to the immediate period after captivity and do not encompass the required follow-up and long-term implications. We can say that the most concerning aspects we experienced as a medical team among the returnees are psychological. We saw mainly great sadness and psychological trauma. Despite the great joy and immense relief of release, the returnees experienced significant difficulties during the attack and captivity, and many of them witnessed atrocities such as the murder and abduction of their loved ones. Long-term follow-up is necessary to understand the medical and psychological implications of captivity. We hope that no one will make use of the information collected in this article. Children should not have to deal with things of this nature, not even in their worst nightmares. We pray for the return of the remaining hostages and hope that we will have the opportunity to open our returnees' department once again." INN

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'Do Jews rule among you?’ Qatari Al Jazeera leads yet another eruption of antisemitism. Prominent Al Jazeera commentator Jamal Rayyan accused Arab leaders of having ‘Jews ruling among them,’ uploading a picture of all Arab leaders – except the Qatari Emir. By Ohad Merlin. August 12, 2024 17:55 Updated: August 13, 2024 12:15 JPost

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‘The coffee was still hot’: IDF general Goldfus says troops were ‘minutes’ from catching Sinwar in Gaza tunnels. August 12, 2024. The outgoing head of the IDF’s 98th Division says he and his troops were “minutes” from catching Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the tunnels of Gaza earlier this year. TOI

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Chief of Staff Halevi holds situational assessment for all war fronts. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 05:49 PM JPost

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Hezbollah targets Upper Galilee throughout Monday, IDF strikes in southern Lebanon By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 07:09 PM JPost

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Grenade shrapnel wounds two Border Police officers at Cave of Patriarchs in Hebron. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/12/2024 08:40 PM JPost

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Israeli seriously hurt in terrorist shooting attack in Qalqilya. Terrorist identified as Hamas operative who was released in the November hostage deal. Israel National News. Aug 12, 2024, 9:13 PM INN

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Hamas claims to have killed a hostage, harmed others.

Hamas claims it murdered one of its hostages circulate on Telegram. IDF says it has no evidence to confirm or refute the reports.

Israel National News. Aug 12, 2024, 9:56 PM INN

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British PM to Iranian President: 'Refrain from attacking Israel.' Elad Benari. Aug 12, 2024, 11:38 PM INN

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Nicole Lampert @nicolelampert: ‘The most unpleasant comedy gig I’ve ever attended.’

Telegraph critic @domcavendish reveals how stand up Reginald D Hunter bullied out an Israeli couple for daring to not laugh at his joke comparing Israel to an abusive husband and then makes a ‘joke’ about ‘typical f*cking Jews.’

He writes: ‘Sunday night’s performance by American stand-up Reginald D Hunter of his new Edinburgh Festival set ranks without doubt as the most unpleasant comedy gig I’ve ever attended. This came down to five minutes midway in when a theatre full of people erupted in vocal animosity at an Israeli couple who had briefly heckled Hunter.

Hunter, 55, had made a crude point, rather than an especially sophisticated gag, where he said a Channel 5 documentary containing a scene about an abusive wife herself accusing her husband of abuse made him think, “My God, it’s like being married to Israel.” There was audience laughter in response, but not from the couple on the front row, who shouted “not funny”.

The pair, who said they were from Israel, then endured their fellow audience-members shouting expletives (“f--- off” among them), and telling them to go – with slow-hand claps, boos and cries of .. “you’re not welcome” and “free Palestine” part of the toxic mix.’

Later on: ‘He then related a remark that his female partner had made at the time of the Holocaust controversy about accessing the Jewish Chronicle’s website: “Typical f---ing Jews, they won’t tell you anything unless you subscribe.” “It’s just a joke,” he added. Earlier, amid typically laid-back ruminations on the riots, Trump, religious extremism and “excessive punditry”, he spoke of the need for a man not to get too innocuously “fluffy” with age. But if countenancing a mob mentality and purveying an anti-Semitic trope is what passes for edgy in his book, then I’ve had my fill.’ Aug 12, 2024 om X

Edinburgh festival: Comedian attacks Israeli couple, makes fun as they exit show. Comedian Reginald D. Hunter makes anti-Israel remarks, verbally attacks Israeli couple who purchased front-row seats; audience responds with open antisemitism. Israel National News. Published: Aug 13, 2024, 11:57 AM (GMT+3) INN

Fringe comedian’s “joke” drives couple from venue. Audience turns on Israelis at Edinburgh gig of Reginald D Hunter. By Sarah Miller. August 13, 2024, 1:06 pm JewishNews

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Eyal Yakoby @EYakoby: Canada has revoked the charitable status of the Jewish National Fund, which aims to plant trees and rebuild homes in Israel.

At the same time, Samidoun Network which was banned in Germany due to ties with terror groups, still maintains their status.

What is happening in Canada? Aug 12, 2024 on X

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PM denies claims that changes were made to earlier hostage deal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 03:24 PM JPost

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WSJ Report: Sinwar– "Hamas will only attend talks if Israel stops its Gaza military campaign". U.S. pushes for new cease-fire talks as Hamas leader's demand puts Israel in a difficult position, potentially jeopardizing negotiations before they even begin. Gila Isaacson | JFeed | 08.13.24.12:31 Jfeed

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To live in the ruin, to breathe the grief. A shocking visit to a kibbutz where a quarter of its sons were murdered or kidnapped.

In chilling stories and documents from the inferno in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Mandy Osher shares with us his military service in the Gaza Envelope | Luna's husband was murdered, she was kidnapped and released but her son is still in captivity The 70-year-old man who managed to escape from a burning MED - after six hours | The fiery faith that the abductee reveals precisely from the immense suffering | Also, the poignant message that eating cats teaches us. Mandy Osher |  Kikar haShabbat |  13 Aug '24. 08:03 Kikar

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SwordOfSalomon · Aug 13 @SwordOfSalomon: Replying to @SwordOfSalomon 📌 Arrestation de terroristes du Hamas comparée aux horreurs d’Auschwitz 📌 Glorification des terroristes 🇵🇸 du 7/10 _ 📌 Moquerie sur la sécurité de la délégation israélienne 🇮🇱 dans un contexte de menaces de mort et de souvenir du drame des JO de Munich 1972 📌 Incitation à la violence envers les athlètes israéliens. (Arrest of Hamas terrorists compared to the horrors of Auschwitz. 📌 Glorification of terrorists 🇵🇸 from 7/10 Mocking the security of the Israeli delegation 🇮🇱 amid death threats and memories of the tragedy of the 1972 Munich Olympics. 📌 Incitement to violence against Israeli athletes). on X Aug 13, 2024 on X

French Olympian suspended for posts against Jews, Israel and hostages. By Reuters and ToI Staff August 14, 2024, 8:11 pm

French 400-meter runner Muhammad Abdallah Kounta, who took part in the Paris Olympics, has been suspended by the French Athletics Federation after an X account dug up hate speech posted by the athlete, France’s sports minister said on Wednesday.

“The Federation’s president confirmed he has suspended the athlete and referred the matter both to the public prosecutor and to the Federation’s disciplinary committee,” Amelie Oudea-Castera said on X.

X account Sword of Salomon on Tuesday highlighted some tweets posted by Kounta between 2021 and 2024 in which he professed his hatred for Israel and Jews.

During the war in Gaza, the athlete retweeted posts asking that Allah “strike the Zionists” and ridiculing Shiri Bibas, one of 251 people abducted during Hamas’s October 7 rampage through southern Israel that left nearly 1,200 people dead, sparking the war in Gaza.

Hebrew media reported that on August 1, during the Olympics, Kounta retweeted a picture of Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki in army uniform, with a caption calling Muki a “child killer.”

After the revelations, Kounta posted a picture of himself wrapped in a French flag on his social media accounts, saying he was sorry if he had offended people.

[I AM FRENCH, MUSLIM AND PROUD]. JE SUIS FRANÇAIS, MUSULMAN ET FIER

Des personnes se sont amusées à fouiller dans mes tweets et à sortir certains de mes propos de leur contexte, en me créant une réputation d’anti-blanc, d’anti-France, d’antisémite, et j’en passe. ]pic.twitter.com/Ieq96ecc5t]. — Muhammad Abdallah Kounta (@misryyy) August 14, 2024 TOI

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Kamala Harris Picks Sanctions Snitch Ilan Goldenberg as Jewish Liaison. By David Israel - 9 Av 5784 – August 13, 2024. The Harris-Walz campaign has appointed Ilan Goldenberg as Director of Jewish Outreach and Policy Advisor. Goldenberg will act as the campaign’s primary connection to the American Jewish community.

A Harris campaign aide told JTA the appointment had been made against the background of pressure from progressive groups regarding her stance on the Gaza war and US military assistance to Israel, and Republicans using Democratic positions on Israel as a political tool.

The aide praised Goldenberg’s extensive experience, describing him as a foreign policy expert with comprehensive knowledge of US-Israel relations, security cooperation, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Iran. His background includes government service across various departments, including the White House, Pentagon, State Department, and Capitol Hill.

THE SANCTIONS SNITCH.

Tablet Magazine reported on Monday on an interagency effort to develop sanctions against right-wing Israeli entities and individuals that has been initiated by the White House. This effort is spearheaded by the International Economics Directorate at the National Security Council (NSC). Ilan Goldenberg, who transitioned from Vice President Kamala Harris’s office to the NSC’s Strategic Planning Directorate in April, is reportedly actively involved in this process (Tablet described it as an “enthusiastic role.”).

To date, six tranches of sanctions have reportedly been implemented. The next set is already prepared but is being held back for release after the Iranian attack on Israel, to avoid accusations of undermining Israel while it’s bleeding.

The administration seems to prioritize the consistent rollout of these sanctions, averaging about one package per month, over their specific content. The stated objective is not to alter Israeli government policy, but rather to generate controversy around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition partners, most notably Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir.

According to Tablet, the initiation of this sanctions process was not in response to any specific developments in the Middle East other than the October 7 Hamas attack. The sanctions have always been meant to address concerns in Washington about the potential strengthening of the Israeli right in the wake of the attack. Biden would have launched his sanctions as a countermeasure to the electoral success of the Israeli right even if the settlers were to send their PA Arab neighbors cookies and milk every day.

GOLDENBERG RENOUNCED HIS ISRAELI CITIZENSHIP.

Here’s his JTA bio: Born in Jerusalem, Daniel Goldenberg, 47, was raised in New Jersey where he attended a Jewish day school and was part of a Conservative synagogue with his family. He earned degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University, and is proficient in both Hebrew and Arabic. His career has been dedicated to Middle East affairs, spanning roles in government and think tanks.

Goldenberg gave up his Israeli citizenship to work for the US government. During President Obama’s administration, he initially focused on Iran-related matters at the Pentagon, later transitioning to the State Department to work on the peace process. Prior to rejoining government service under President Biden, he served as an advisor to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign.

MILSTEIN’S COMPLAINTS.

David Milstein, who used to work for US Ambassador to Jerusalem David Friedman, on Monday night responded to the JTA report on Goldenberg’s appointment with a litany of observations regarding the young man’s surprisingly long career in the service of left-wing America (check his tweet for citations):

1. Goldenberg Supported Obama’s abstention of the anti-Israel Security Council Resolution 2334, together with Secretary of State Kerry’s shameful speech at the end of the Obama Administration. As you may recall, the two lame ducks used their final days in office to give Netanyahu the finger. It’s what they had wanted to do all along but couldn’t.

2.Goldenberg opposed the Trump Admin’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the Embassy to Jerusalem as per US law. In an op-ed in Politico on January 23, 2017, three days following Trump’s inauguration, Goldenberg wrote: “Moving the embassy would upend 50 years of American policy… But Trump could fulfill his pledge while mitigating some negative consequences if he were to pair it with another radical move: formal recognition of the state of Palestine.”

3. Goldenberg opposed merging the US consulate serving PA Arab citizens into the US Embassy in Jerusalem.

4. Goldenberg opposed President Trump’s recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

5. Goldenberg supported the calamitous Iran deal which immediately thawed billions in Iran’s frozen accounts, getting the Islamic Republic on its way to becoming the hub for terrorism across the Middle East.

6. Goldenberg opposed the Taylor Force Act to end US economic assistance to the PA over its pay-for-slay program, supporting terrorists behind bars in Israel and the families of dead terrorists in the PA and Gaza.

7. Goldenberg opposed restoring funding to UNRWA after it had been proven that many of its employees in Gaza moonlight as Hamas fighters, and some were documented participating in the October 7 atrocities.

8. Goldenberg supported, in 2018, “a political process that simultaneously pursues the reintegration of the West Bank and Gaza Strip and a long-term ceasefire between Israel and a group of Palestinian factions that include Hamas and Fatah and that has the blessing of the PLO.” Why with those views he could join the IDF high command.

9. Goldenberg supported reopening the PLO mission in DC that was shut down after the PA supported anti-Israel actions at the ICC, in defiance of the Oslo Accords. Remember those innocent days when it made a difference when the PLO stepped on the Oslo Accords?

10. Goldenberg proposed in 2020 that “While the United States should not move its embassy back to Tel Aviv, Washington should make clear that it supports an outcome that enables both parties to have their capitals in Jerusalem.” He then recommended that the US “Freeze or reverse settlement activity through a range of options, including (1) ending the practice of shielding Israel from international consequences; (2) pursuing a clearly defined partial settlement freeze; or (3) proposing a US map and using it as the starting point for U.S. policy on settlements.”

11. Goldenberg supported, in 2020, returning to the pre-1967 lines, effectively placing Israel inside a ring of terrorist states in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria, and Lebanon.

12. Goldenberg worked in the Biden-Harris Administration on implementing some of the most anti-Israel policies in US history, including imposing baseless sanctions on Israelis. This, you see, brings us back to the beginning.

Finally, the campaign’s Jewish outreach coordinator serves as a bridge between the candidate and Jewish communities. This role involves explaining the candidate’s stance on Israel and other topics important to Jewish voters, addressing inquiries from Jewish constituents, spearheading efforts to engage Jewish voters, and organizing campaign events within Jewish communities.

Do they really believe he is qualified? JewishPress

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Israel: Leader of the Free World.

By George Gilder, August 14, 2024.

The issues in the Middle East could hardly be simpler. On one side is tyranny, dependency, and resentment; on the other is liberty - and the essence of liberty is self-government.

A self-governing people does not whine. They do not expect to be catered to like children. Unlike the so-called "Palestinians" who depend entirely on funds from Western "charities," the Israelis give back far more than they take. They assume responsibility for their own fate and flourishing. Israelis don't complain; they fight. The very essence of Zionism is that no Jew should ever again be dependent on the forbearance of some alien elite for survival.

The question is between envy and admiration of excellence. Do you view the exceptional accomplishments of others as examples to admire and emulate, and new sources of opportunity? Or do you greet these achievements with envy and hatred and charges of conspiracy, and demands for some unearned "fair share"?

A nation's reaction to Israel has become the most crucial test of a free people. Equivocation by the U.S. toward Israel and its enemies, even to the extent of tolerating antisemitic violence at home, may be the most alarming signal yet of American decline in leadership for liberty.

Israel has emerged from five deadly wars over 50 years with a per capita income - for Jews and Arabs alike - higher than the per capita incomes of Germany, the UK, South Korea, or Japan. Fully 100,000 Israeli citizens work in Silicon Valley and are indispensable to its inventive powers. Israel also is the key source of life-saving military technology for America and the Free World.

Forty-plus years after Ronald Reagan launched the Strategic Defense "Star Wars" Initiative, America still does not have a serious missile defense. The U.S. Patriot air defense system is more expensive and less effective than Israel's system. If the Iranian nuke program is terminated, it will be by Israel and not the U.S. Israel is now fighting our wars and winning. So, who is the leader of the Free World now? RealClearPolitics

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Hamas 'Politicians' and Terrorists: No Difference Between Them. by Bassam Tawil. August 13, 2024 at 5:00 am The fact that Sinwar was elected shows that Hamas's political and military branches are the same. It also demonstrates that when it comes to Islamist terrorist organizations, there is no difference between a political and military leader. By electing Sinwar as its "political" leader, Hamas itself is stating that it does not distinguish between a politician and terrorist.

Has anyone ever considered referring to Osama bin Laden and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the heads of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (ISIS), as the "political leaders" of their respective organizations?

In addition to Haniyeh, Hamas's "political bureau" consists of several figures such as Khalil al-Hayya, Khaled Mashaal, Musa Abu Marzouk, Ghazi Hamad, and Taher a-Nunu who have long been advocating the armed struggle against Israel and glorifying acts of terrorism against Israelis. Gatestone Institute

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Turkish media is even more antisemitic than Arab media. I've been looking at Turkey's news media lately, and it often makes even the worst Arab antisemitism look tame. You know how Arab newspapers say "Extremist Jews stormed Al Aqsa MOsque" when Jews visit the Temple Mount? Well, in Turkey today, the consistent headline was "Fanatic Jews raid Al Aqsa mosque." Note the subhead refers to the Israeli flag as "Israeli rags." EoZ

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Violent altercations between IDF forces and Palestinians break out in Ramallah - report. By Walla! 08/13/2024 02:22 AM JPost

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Former Cornell student gets 21 months for posting violent threats to Jewish students. By AP. August 13, 2024, 6:08 am. TOI

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Marking poignant Tisha B’Av, Israelis draw parallels to October 7 attacks. By ToI Staff. August 13, 2024, 10:09 am Jewish men pray as they gather for the ritual of Tisha B'Av at the Western Wall, in the Old City of Jerusalem, on August 12, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90) TOI

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Violent altercations between IDF forces and Palestinians break out in Ramallah - report. By Walla! 08/13/2024 02:22 AM JPost

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PM denies claims that changes were made to earlier hostage deal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 03:24 PM JPost

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Divided and facing outside attack, some Jews see echoes of Tisha B’Av everywhere. By Ben Sales. August 13, 2024, 10:47 am Families and supporters of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip gather to mark the Tisha B'Av fast day at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August 12, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90) TOI

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Detritus from ancient Jerusalem drainage channel captures moment of city’s destruction. By Gavriel Fiske. August 13, 2024, 12:11 pm Rare gladd vessels discovered in a ancient Jerusalem drainage channel, in an image released August 13, 2024. (Eliyahu Yanai/City of David) TOI

After 2,000 years: New finds from the drainage channel in Jerusalem Israel National News Aug 13, 2024, 9:21 AM INN

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Iran rejects ‘impudent’ Western calls to stand down threat to attack Israel. By ToI Staff and Agencies. August 13, 2024, 12:09 pm TOI

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Disease without borders: Massive piles of garbage in Gaza also threaten Israel. By Uri Blau in partnership with Shomrim. August 13, 2024, 12:11 pm TOI

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As fall semester nears, Columbia restricts access to campus to prevent ‘disruptions.’ By Luke Tress. August 13, 2024, 1:04 pm TOI

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In glitchy interview, Trump tells Musk Iran ‘wouldn’t be attacking’ if he were president. By AP and ToI Staff. August 13, 2024, 1:41 pm TOI

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Daily Briefing Aug. 13: Day 312 – On Tisha B’Av, a lamentable need to be on ‘peak alert.’ By ToI Staff. August 13, 2024, 1:42 pm Jewish men pray during Tisha B'Av, at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, August 13, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90) TOI

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PM denies claims that changes were made to earlier hostage deal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 03:24 PM JPost

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IDF confirms Hamas rocket from Gaza landed off Tel Aviv coast, second failed to cross border. By Emanuel Fabian. August 13, 2024, 4:23 pm TOI

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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: 'We are following Beirut and Tehran, working to remove any threat'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 07:04 PM JPost

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Two Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in strike in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 07:18 PM JPost

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Merom HaGalil Regional Council updates security guidelines after situational assessment. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 07:30 PM JPost

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US State Dept: Partners in Qatar say they will work to have Hamas represented at ceasefire talks. By Reuters. 08/13/2024 07:50 PM JPost

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Biden says he expects Iran to hold off on Israel retaliation if hostage deal reached. By Jacob Magid and Michael Bachner. August 13, 2024. Netanyahu to huddle with Israeli negotiating team to determine their mandate ahead of Thursday meeting * Blinken approves $20 billion sale of weapons to Israel, including F-15s. TOI

IDF tells Gazans near Khan Yunis to evacuate ahead of military operations. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 08:26 PM JPost

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Family requests funeral attendance for former lone soldier, reservist who passed away. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 09:09 PM JPost

He Flew From The US To Fight On 10-7 And Died From An Allergic Reaction. August 13, 2024 2:31 pm YWN

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Pro-Palestinian protesters block 405 freeway in West Los Angeles. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 09:42 PM JPost

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IDF strikes two rocket launchers in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 10:40 PM JPost

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Eight US troops wounded in Syria drone attack last week, Pentagon says. By Reuters. 08/13/2024 11:45 PM JPost

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Lowering Mideast tensions starts with Gaza deal, says US envoy to UN. By Reuters. 08/13/2024 11:47 PM JPost

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Two terrorists severely injured in self-explosive accident in Hebron - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024 11:55 PM JPost

Documentation: A car bomb with terrorists on their way to the attack exploded in a "work accident" near Hebron.

A car bomb containing two terrorists who were on their way to carry out an attack against Jews, exploded on the road in the Halhol area of ​​the Hebron sector | The tension in the Judea-Samaria area due to terrorist attacks is higher than usual and the security forces are deployed with increased forces (security) . B Nissani |  Kikar haShabbat |  8.13.24 Kikar

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IDF temporarily closes humanitarian corridor in Gaza after Hamas fires at it. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 12:25 AM JPost

Hamas fired at the humanitarian axis, the aid was stopped. The terrorist organization Hamas fired at the humanitarian axis in Rafah, as a result the IDF stopped the aid there • Earlier the IDF published proclamations in which it appeals to the residents of Bani Suheila in the Khan Yunis district to evacuate to the humanitarian area Now14

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Missile attack targets US airbase in Syria's Conoco gas field, state media says. By Reuters. 08/14/2024 12:37 AM JPost

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Projectiles did not impact US base in Syria, US officials say. By Reuters. 08/14/2024 12:37 AM JPost

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US military destroys two Houthi vessels in Red Sea. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 05:20 AM JPost

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Home Front Command to conduct military exercise in Lod region. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 06:24 AM JPost

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Intense battles in Rafah as IDF eliminates 100 Hamas terrorists. Givati Brigade soldiers engaged in intense urban combat, where they have reportedly eliminated dozens of terrorists and dismantled hundreds of terrorist infrastructures. Yoav Zitun | published: 08.13.24 | 15:52 YNet

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'You can't erase what we saw': ZAKA volunteers struggle after October 7 Despite nearly a year passing since Hamas' attack, ZAKA volunteers who helped identify victims say the sights and smells won't leave them in peace. Hadar Gil-Ad | published:08.13.23 | 17:15 YNet

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Hand grenade explodes at Cave of Patriarchs after soldier removes safety catch by mistake. IDF defines incident as "arms play," noting it could have ended in a major disaster. Incident is under official investigation. Israel National News. Published: Aug 13, 2024, 9:32 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Iran planning to resume testing nuclear bomb detonators. Aug 14, 2024. Mojtaba Pourmohsen Journalist at Iran International IranIntl

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US to present new Gaza cease-fire proposal at Doha summit. Itamar Eichner|08.14.24|02:05 YNet

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Ilhan Omar wins primaries in Minnesota. Rep. Ilhan Omar fends off several primary challengers, wins Democratic nomination in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Her victory follows recent defeats for two other "Squad" members. Israel National News. Published: Aug 14, 2024, 6:11 AM INN

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Thousands gather to part with US-born former lone soldier. Jordan Cooper's family, friends and comrades-in-arms mourn his sudden passing due to allergic reaction alongside large crowds of Israelis who answered the call to attend his funeral Meir Turgeman | published:08.14.24|06:26 YNet

Thousands Attend ... August 14, 2024. [187] YWN

Thousands attend US-Israeli lone soldier’s funeral after family asks public to show up. By ToI Staff. Family, friends and Israelis attend the funeral of former lone soldier Jordan Cooper at the cemetery in Rishon Lezion, August 13, 2024. (Flash90). August 14, 2024, 3:05 pm TOI

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UCLA Opposes Judge’s Ruling To Close Campus If Jews Are Barred By Pro-Hamas Rioters. August 14, 2024 YWN

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Armed with over 150 Tomahawks, US nuclear submarine deployed to Middle East to deter Iran. As part of Washington’s unprecedented buildup in Middle East, USS Georgia arrives in region to bolster defense of Israel as threat of Iran-Hezbollah attack looms large. Alon Strimling | published:08.14.25|07:56 YNet

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Girl with head injury from Majdal Shams rocket attack wakes up, surprising doctors. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 11:06 AM JPost

Majdal Shams massacre: Most seriously-wounded victim regains consciousness. Orly Harari. Aug 14, 2024, 1:20 PM INN

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US envoy Hochstein says he thinks Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah can avoid war. By Reuters. 08/14/2024 12:49 PM JPost

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Turkey, Iraq to hold new round of security talks in Ankara, source says. By Reuters. 08/14/2024 12:51 PM JPost

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Israeli fired from Intel sues company in New York over supervisor’s antisemitism. By Jonathan Stempel. August 14, 2024, 2:03 pm TOI

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Palestinian whose name appears on terror watchlist captured at southern border. By Jennie Taer, August 14, 2024:

A Palestinian migrant whose name appears on a terror watchlist for allegedly previously using “explosives/firearms” was caught at the southern border Monday, The Post can exclusively reveal.

Border Patrol agents caught Omar Shehada, 35, at the border in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, according to a leaked memo obtained by The Post.

The arrest of Shehada — who hails from the West Bank — comes just weeks after three other suspected Palestinian terrorists were caught at the California border.

One of those suspects allegedly had “salacious photos” on their phone — including a picture of a masked man holding an AK-47 rifle, sources told The Post.

It also comes almost a year after Border Patrol sent out a memo to its agents warning about Palestinian terrorists potentially coming across the border following the Oct. 7 terror attack.

“Individuals inspired by, or reacting to the current Israel-Hamas conflict may attempt travel to or from the area of hostilities in the Middle East via circuitous transit across the Southwest border,” the alert read.

It is not known which terror organization Shehada is allegedly affiliated with, but he’s listed on the terror watchlist for using “explosives/arms,” according to the Border Patrol memo… NY Post

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Report: Iran using civilian aircraft for weapons smuggling. Well-known airline smuggling Iranian weapons and fighters to Syria, Lebanon. Israel National News. Published: Aug 14, 2024, 2:31 PM (GMT+3) INN

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10,056 Israeli soldiers, security forces needed rehabilitation in Israel-Hamas war. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 03:21 PM JPost

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Hamas says it won't attend hostage deal summit - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 03:33 PM JPost

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US, UK and German ambassadors: 'call on all parties to reach a deal now.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 03:48 PM JPost

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With Arabic subtitles: Jerusalem rabbis call on Jews not to visit Temple Mount. At the request of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, five senior haredi rabbis published a video calling on Jews not to visit Judaism's holiest site. Israel National News. Published: Aug 14, 2024, 3:50 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Aviva Klompas @AvivaKlompas: Again and again and again. This Toronto synagogue has had its windows smashed multiple times and been repeatedly vandalized.

Jew-hatred is not being taken seriously in Canada and it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. Aug 14, 2024 on X

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2 dead terror chiefs, a US desperate to avert war, and a terrifying lack of strategy. By David Horovitz. August 14, 2024, 4:17 pm TOI

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Upper Galilee Regional Council tells residents to stay near safe rooms. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 04:22 PM JPost

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Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to take part in hostage deal summit on Thursday. By Tovah Lazaroff. 08/14/2024 04:30 PM JPost

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As Iranian retaliation looms, thousands of Bedouins still vulnerable to rockets. By Gianluca Pacchiani. August 14, 2024, 4:55 pm (Bedouin volunteers paint a concrete rocket shelter installed the day before in the unrecognized Bedouin village of Umm al-Khiran, southern Israel, on December 7, 2023 .Gianluca Pacchiani / Times of Israel). TOI

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Projectiles crash in Kiryat Shmona, no alerts sound. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM JPost

2 rockets from Lebanon strike Kiryat Shmona with no alarms. Israel National News. Aug 14, 2024, 5:25 PM INN

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Massive cyber-attack on Iran's major banks. The attack significantly disrupted the financial activities in the country and it is still unclear if the Iranians have managed to overcome it.

Israel National News. Aug 14, 2024, 5:07 PM INN

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Jordan Valley: Five terrorists killed, four soldiers wounded in counterterror op.

Security forces carried out a 12-hour in the villages of Tubas and Tammun and in the Far'a Camp during which four terrorists were eliminated from the air and others were arrested.

Israel National News. Aug 14, 2024, 6:52 PM INN

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The testimony that complicates the prosecution in the Sde Teiman case. New medical evidence undermines the claims of the military prosecution regarding the injury to the terrorist. At the same time, criticism is expressed for the unprofessional conduct of the researchers. Channel 7 Published: 10 Av 5784, 14.08.24, 20:16.

New medical evidence in the case of the suspected abuse of terrorist Nokhaba at the Sde Yemen base poses significant challenges to the military prosecution, it was published this evening (Wednesday) here.

According to the testimony, there is no evidence to indicate that the terrorist was hit by a blunt object. In addition, the young researchers were sharply criticized, claiming that they are not knowledgeable in anatomy and medicine, which caused serious mistakes during the investigation.

The military defense announced yesterday that it reached an agreement with the prosecution on the release of the five suspects to house arrest, given the expected continuation of the investigation.

At the same time, it was announced that the director of the clinic at the Sde Yemen correctional facility, who served as the commander of the clinic at the time of the incident, was only summoned yesterday to give testimony at the Israel Defense Forces. His testimony was only given today. So far, the commander has not been summoned even though he was responsible for the treatment of the terrorist, and this summons came following additional testimony and pressure from Defendants of the suspects. INN

Alleged prisoner abuse case: New evidence poses significant challenges to the prosecution. According to the evidence, there is no proof indicating that the terrorist was injured by a blunt object. Israel National News. Published: Aug 14, 2024, 8:54 PM INN

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Dissident Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, sentenced to death, acquitted by Iranian court. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 09:41 PM JPost

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IAF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 11:17 PM JPost

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IDF places barriers around Jericho in the West Bank following report of shooting By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/14/2024 11:56 PM JPost

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Mediators downplay Hamas refusal to join high-stakes Gaza talks set for Doha. White House suggests terror group ‘posturing’ as Arab official notes. Shira Silkoff and TOI Staff. August 14, 2024. Palestinians would not be in same room with Israelis anyway * IDF says 2 Hezbollah members killed in drone hit. TOI

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Did the US expose Mossad agents behind Haniyeh's death to Tehran?

The U.S. allegedly presented Tehran list of Mossad agents involved in Haniyeh assassination - report. The delegation sought to deliver messages to Tehran in order to de-escalate the tensions in the region between Iran and Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. August 14, 2024 22:16.

An unnamed source in Iran's Supreme National Security Council told Kuwaiti newspaper al Jarida that a high-ranking American security delegation, mediated by Oman, secretly traveled to Tehran, the Kuwaiti paper wrote on Wednesday. Fox News reported that the delegation allegedly sought to deliver messages to Tehran in order to de-escalate the tensions in the region between Iran and Israel, al Jarida noted in their reporting of the story. JPost

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Oh, just 'ask' the "Palestine" butchers if they were "abused." After months, anti-Israel groups being frustrated ftom Arab Palestine atrocities like the Oct 7... The 'revenge' srarted to pile on. Because if there are no facts. Search and "find" / create. They decided to "ask" terrorists if maybe they were mistreated. Just ask away... Sure, why would any one of them lie?

One of the radical Anti-Israel groups masked as "human rights" is of course B’Tselem. In the late 1990s its Arab Palestinian Bassem Eid resigned as he saw it being focused only on Israel. Which shows its agenda.

On Aug 14, 2024, Amanpour (who tried but failed to dramatize it even more) asks Yuli Novak, after she gave her speech: How did you receive the "reports?" Novak: B'Tselem is an Israeli organization, and we have Jews and Palestinians and the Palestinians heard "testimonies".

Wow, really convincing evidence.

By the way, at this very language of "Jews and Palestinians" - there is a hint of false propaganda. Because it's either 'Jews and Arabs' / 'Jews and Muslims' or 'Israelis and Palestinians.' The intention of the false propaganda is to imply that the "Palestinians" are supposedly a separate people from the Arab people. JustSayin'

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Report: Trump speaks to Netanyahu about hostage release deal. Israel National News. Aug 15, 2024, 5:16 AM INN

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Columbia University President announces resignation.

Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigns following months of criticism for her handling of campus antisemitism.

Elad Benari. Aug 15, 2024, 3:47 AM INN

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Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president citing ‘period of turmoil,’ ‘toll on my family.’ "Columbia’s next leader must take bold action to address the pervasive antisemitism, support for terrorism and contempt for the university’s rules that have been allowed to flourish on its campus," said Rep. Virginia Foxx. JNS Staff. (August 14, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Iran is Helping the Kamala Campaign - The Mullahs create pro-Kamala site, hack Trump accounts, leak materials to media. Front Page Magazine. 14 Aug, 2024 | Daniel Greenfield.

With headlines like “Harris Surges Ahead: A New Era of Democratic Enthusiasm and Opportunity” and “Former Friend Exposes JD Vance’s Radical Transformation: A Study in Political Opportunism”, you might mistake NioThinker for another mainstream media outlet.

Only the occasional odd word choice and convoluted bit of grammar hints that the digital media site flowing with enthusiasm for Kamala and contempt for Trump isn’t really American.

Classified as part of Iran’s ‘Storm-2035’ network: NioThinker is an enemy operation. FPM

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Ayatollah Khamenei faces tough dilemma when it comes to retaliating against Israel. published:08.15.24|04:01 YNet

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'Traumatizing' JVP ridiculed for instruction not to pray in Hebrew on Tisha B'Av Israel National News Aug 15, 2024, 6:25 PM INN

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Disorganized NY Dem rally to endorse Harris infiltrated by anti-Israel protesters who clashed with cops at afterparty. By Marie Pohl, Aneeta Bhole and David Propper. Published Aug. 15, 2024 Updated Aug. 15, 2024, 1:18 a.m. ET NYPost

Violence and smoke bombs. Pro-Palestinian rioters storm Kamala Harris NY event. Vice president's campaign event spirals into chaos as protesters clash with police. (August 15, 2024 / Israel Hayom) A campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris in New York’s Harlem neighborhood descended into chaos on Wednesday night as pro-Palestinian protesters clashed violently with police, who deployed smoke bombs to disperse the crowd. The tumultuous scene was marked by arrests and property damage.

The rioters violently disrupted the event for the Democratic presidential candidate, displaying signs in support of the Hamas terrorist organization. The protesters caused significant disorder outside the venue, prompting a forceful police response. JNS

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Freed hostage: 'I still see my captor in front of me, I'm shaking.' Israel National News Aug 15, 2024, 4:54 AM INN

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IDF kills two, wounds four terrorists in Balata refugee camp in West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 07:08 AM JPost

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Israeli cabinet to meet on Thursday evening at the Kirya. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 09:25 AM JPost

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Central sticking point: Number of live hostages to be released in first stage of deal. Chana Roberts. Aug 15, 2024, 9:43 AM INN

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Over half of Hamas’ forces have been wiped out as Israel’s war goals are within reach: officials. By Ronny Reyes. Published Aug. 15, 2024. NYPost

Hagari: No change to Home Front Command instructions. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Aug 15, 2024 — "The IDF is continuing to fight Gaza and has killed over 17,000 terrorists," Hagari added. "The goal of the war is to return the 115 hostages, and it stands before our eyes all the time. We are working with all the security agencies to create the conditions for their return." JPost

Israel-Hamas war: 17,000 Hamas terrorists killed, 50 terror tunnels destroyed | LiveNOW from FOX.

LiveNOW from FOX. Aug 16, 2024. More than 50 tunnels along the Philadelphi Corridor in Rafah - at the Gaza-Egypt border - were destroyed by Israel over the last week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed Friday. The IDF also said, since the start of the Gaza war against Hamas, it had eliminated more than 17,000 terror operatives. Enia Krivine with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW from FOX’s Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments out of the Middle East. On YouTube

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Australian opposition raises storm about Gazan refugees' stay. Australia in turmoil following heated argument about the continued accommodation of Gazan refugees in the country; Opposition Leader Peter Dutton warned of the security repercussions which was answered with: 'stop being racist [sic]' Ynet, News Agencies | published:08.15.24|10:24 YNet

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Khan Yunis: Terrorist who launched missiles towards Israel eliminated. Israel National News. Aug 15, 2024, 10:32 AM INN

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Netanyahu denies he spoke to Trump, after report says they discussed Gaza talks. By ToI Staff and Reuters. Axios had reported that PM, Republican candidate held a phone call in which the former US president intended to encourage. Netanyahu to accept a deal. August 15, 2024, 11:24 am TOI

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Mother of slain hostage says will not see Hamas photo, calls for release deal. The mother of slain hostage Ofir Tzarfati said she would not look at the photo posted by Hamas on Thursday and called for a deal to release the 115 remaining hostages held by Hamas. The terror group showed his body claiming his guard killed him out of rage over Israel's attacks on Gaza. The IDF extracted Tzarfati's body in November after he was abducted during the October massacre and murdered in captivity. Yael Ciechanover|published:08.15.24|12:16 YNet

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Approximately 40 people attempt to cross into the Gaza Strip, IDF makes multiple arrests. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 12:48 PM JPost

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Netanyahu denies report he spoke to Trump about Gaza talks. By Reuters. 08/15/2024 01:07 PM JPost

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Yair Netanyahu compares attorney general to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 01:10 PM JPost

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Three Israeli universities ranked among top 100 worldwide. 2024 Shanghai Ranking lists Hebrew University, the Technion and the Weizmann Institute of Science as among the best in the world, with Hebrew U. rising five places to 81st. By Gavriel Fiske. August 15, 2024, 1:26 pm TOI

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IRGC advisor dies following injuries in Syria - report. By Reuters. 08/15/2024 01:54 PM JPost

Iran Guard officer dies of wounds from recent Syria airstrike – report. Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency says Col. Ahmadreza Afshari was a member of the Aerospace Force. By Reuters and ToI Staff. August 15, 2024, 2:52 pm TOI

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Almost 100 US rabbis call on Netanyahu to finalize hostage deal. Statement does not directly call for ceasefire or mention Palestinians but says Jewish people cannot start healing until all hostages are home. By JTA and ToI Staff. August 15, 2024, 2:03 pm TOI

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Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal talks begin in Doha, official says. By Reuters. 08/15/2024 02:47 PM JPost

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Nukhba terrorists also testified: this is the tactic of Hamas. Hospitals, mosques, universities and schools: this is how Hamas uses civilian infrastructure against IDF forces.

An analysis of the IDF's reports shows that Hamas used at least 60 schools and other civilian institutions to conduct its terrorist activities and harm the Israeli forces. The Gaza terrorist organization's use of civilians • The maps and data. Tomer Almagor, data N12 | Published 15:27 15.08.24

At the end of last week, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said that since the beginning of the war, Hamas has been "systematically exploiting the civilian infrastructure in Gaza for terrorist activity." The analysis of the IDF's publications throughout the ten months of the war, many of which are backed up by documentation, indeed indicates consistent use by the terrorist organization in dozens of schools, mosques, hospitals, humanitarian complexes and UN infrastructure to harm IDF forces.

An analysis of IDF publications shows that the focus of Hamas' activity in the civilian environment is schools: more than 30 educational institutions were used for terrorist activity during the war. But the organization does not limit itself to using only schools. In addition to them, according to IDF publications, it used at least 8 Mosques, 9 hospitals and clinics, two universities, 4 humanitarian spaces and 3 cemeteries.

The civilian infrastructure was used by Hamas for a wide variety of combat operations. The terrorist organization used these facilities as command and control centers and hiding places for terrorists and IDF - and to hide tunnel openings and shoot at IDF forces. "There is no school or mosque without weapons," an IDF spokesman said in January.

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A tunnel shaft found in a school in Gaza. Photo: IDF spokesman).

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Rockets found inside a mosque | Photo: IDF spokesman)

At the end of May, 3 IDF soldiers were killed in an explosion of a trapped shaft inside a clinic in Rafah, in March fierce battles took place inside Shifa Hospital, and about 200 terrorists were killed, and in April it was reported that explosives were hidden in classrooms at a school in Nuseirat. Senior officials of the organization also used civilian infrastructure to escape from the IDF forces, and the commander of the military wing of Hamas, Muhammad Daf, was eliminated while staying near a humanitarian area.

"Hamas exploits the civilian infrastructure through a massive network of underground tunnels, which pass under villages, hospitals, mosques, schools and UN facilities, and are used by terrorists. This also includes hospitals throughout the Gaza Strip, which Hamas and Islamic Jihad have repeatedly infiltrated and used for military purposes, and terrorist tunnel shafts have been found in them," said Hagari last Saturday. "In recent months, Hamas has focused on exploiting school buildings, which are often occupied including civilians, and uses them as military facilities, command and control centers, to store weapons and carry out terrorist activities."

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Weapons found in the maternity ward at Shifa Hospital. Photo: IDF spokesman).

Further evidence of Hamas's extensive use of civilian infrastructure is found in the quotes of the Nukhba terrorists in their investigation by the Shin Bet. The organization hides in the hospitals, especially in the Shifa Hospital. They use the hospitals so they don't bomb them." In the investigations, the terrorists also admitted that "Hamas stores weapons and ammunition under the schools."

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Weapons at the UNRA headquarters and a university in the Gaza Strip. Photo: IDF spokesman). Mako

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Erdan: 'The Disengagement was the original sin leading to October 7.' Israel National News. Aug 15, 2024, 7:18 PM INN

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Palestinian Schools Still Teach Their Children to Hate Jews. by Moshe Phillips, August 15, 2024.

A new study has found that the curriculum used in Palestinian Authority (PA) schools is still filled with anti-Jewish and anti-Israel hatred. How will that affect the chances for Middle East peace?

One of the most significant provisions of the Oslo Accords, which Israel and the PA signed three decades ago, was that the Palestinians would stop teaching hate to their children. According to the Oslo II agreement (Article XXII [1]), the PA is obligated to “abstain from incitement, including hostile propaganda.”

The most important place to begin implementing that new policy was the PA’s schools. The only hope for a genuine and durable peace in the region is if Palestinian Arab children are raised to embrace peace and coexistence, and reject hatred and violence.

Yet in the years following the signing of those accords, multiple studies by groups such as Palestinian Media Watch, MEMRI, and Impact-SE found that the PA was continuing to teach children to hate and kill Jews.

The US State Department and J Street kept telling us that the Palestinian Authority was changing, becoming moderate, rejecting violence. Yet the actual school books used in PA schools told a different story.

Now a study from Tel Aviv University’s Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) has confirmed our worst fears. Its review of PA school curricula has found that the PA continues to “espouse some of the worst views against Jews and Israel in their textbooks.”

Palestinian Arab children are still being taught to “dehumanize Israel and Jews.” Instead of aspiring to live peacefully next door to Israel, they aspire to “securing Palestinian justice over Israel’s ruins … to adhere to the vision of ending the state of Israel.” In fact, Israel is not even mentioned on the maps in PA schoolbooks — “instead, the region is referred to as ‘Palestine’ or ‘Occupied Palestine.’”

The PA schoolbooks make a mockery of concepts such as tolerance and pluralism. According to the report, they present an “antisemitic portrayal of Jews.”.. Algemeiner

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Trump holds event on combating antisemitism. August 15, 2024.

Former President Donald Trump held an event on combating antisemitism last night at his golf club in Bedminster, N.J., where he was joined by an enthusiastic audience of Jewish Republican leaders and top donors including Dr. Miriam Adelson.

“We’re here tonight because we believe that this vicious outbreak of militant antisemitism must be given no quarter, no safe harbor, no place in a civilized society,” Trump said during the hour-long event. “We must reject it in our schools, reject it in our foreign policy, reject it in our immigration system and reject it at the ballot box this November.”

Standing at a lectern flanked by six American flags on one side and six Israeli flags on the other, Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of enabling the rise of antisemitism, recent instances of which, he said darkly, have recalled the events presaging the Holocaust. “The toxic poison of antisemitism now courses through the radical Democrat Party,” Trump said in largely scripted comments. “This is a radical, radical group of people. I never thought I’d see that either.” JewishInsider

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Israel Razes 50 Tunnels By Gaza-Egypt Border. By Pesach Benson, August 15, 2024.

During the past month, Israeli combat engineers have destroyed approximately 50 Hamas tunnel routes in the area of the Egypt-Gaza border, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday. The announcement came as Israeli and Arab leaders were due to resume ceasefire negotiations in Qatar.

The tunnels were all in the Philadelphi corridor, a buffer zone that runs the length of the 14-km Gaza-Egypt border. It was created in 2006 to prevent weapons smuggling after Israel disengaged from the Strip. Hamas violently seized control of Gaza from the Palestinian Authority the following year.

The military did not specify if any of the tunnels crossed into the Egyptian Sinai. On August 4, soldiers from the IDF’s elite Yahalom combat engineering unit destroyed a three-meter tall smuggling tunnel leading into Egypt that was large enough to drive vehicles through. TPS

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Maryland AG replaces one hater with another to serve on hate-crimes panel.

Ayman Nassar makes the disgraced commissioner he is set to replace—Zainab Chaudry—look like an angel in comparison.

By Benjamin Baird. (August 15, 2024 / JNS) Over the past year, a tremendous amount of effort and government resources were expended to remove an anti-Israel extremist from a state board that monitors hate crimes and discrimination. Zainab Chaudry, who posted antisemitic comments on social media, was finally ousted in May from Maryland’s Commission on Hate Crimes Response and Prevention but only after legislation was adopted that completely restructured the commission and replaced all of its sitting members.

Now, however, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has nominated a new commissioner to replace Chaudry, who leads extremist groups and voices antisemitic and homophobic views. Nominated on July 31, Ayman Nassar makes the disgraced commissioner he is set to replace look like an angel in comparison. JNS

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40,000 dead in Gaza? That's what the numbers really show. The world is insisting that Israel is bloodthirsty - that it is doing something other than what any country would do after suffering the kind of invasion that Israel suffered on October 7th. By Matthew Schultz. Published on 08-15-2024 10:4

According to a new report in Haaretz by Nir Hasson, as the death toll in Gaza reaches 40,000[sic]...

For many who hear this claim, its veracity will seem obvious. For nearly a year, the world has been consumed by this war. There must be a reason. Surely the absolute numbers justify the riots, the self-immolations, and the accusations of that most vile crime against humanity - genocide.

But reading the report, one sees how quickly it disproves its own claims. Let's look at the numbers, cited by Hasson himself:

In Syria, 405,000 dead.

In Iraq, 210,000 dead.

In Yugoslavia, 100,000 dead.

In Ukraine, 172,000 dead.

The Syrian war also claimed the lives of 2% of the population, but took 13 years.

The Iraq war claimed the lives of 1% of the population, but took 20 years.

The Ukraine war has only claimed the lives of .45% of the population, in 2.5 years.

All of those numbers appear to be much higher than 40,000, so how is Haaretz claiming that this is one of the deadliest conflicts of the century? Well, they don't go by absolute numbers. Instead, they go by pace and by percentage of population.

40,000 is 2% of Gaza's population, and this number of fatalities has occurred in less than a year.

The Syrian war also claimed the lives of 2% of the population, but took 13 years.

The Iraq war claimed the lives of 1% of the population, but took 20 years.

The Ukraine war has only claimed the lives of .45% of the population, in 2.5 years.

This is not usually how we evaluate the size of a war. But it is how we evaluate the size of this war. In December, the Washington Post called the war "one of this century's most destructive," again citing pace rather than absolute numbers. It is as if these reporters are starting with the assumption that the Gaza war is the worst in recent history, and then working backwards to find out how.

But beyond this dishonest analysis, it's unclear what exactly they are implying. Is a war that lasts decades better than one that lasts a year? Is it less "bloody" or "destructive"?

After all, everyone knows that the war in Gaza won't last for two decades like America's wars. Israel is already winding down in Gaza, and while Netanyahu and Gallant may bicker over the exact nature of the end, we all know that it's going to end, and that the lion's share of the IDF's mission in Gaza is done. As for percentage, where did we get 2%?

40,000 is 2% of Gaza's population, but there are also millions of Palestinians in the West Bank and as far as I know, every Palestinian from Gaza and the West Bank considers themselves to be a single people.

So yes, 2% of the residents of the region held by Hamas have died in this war. In fact, nearly half of them were Hamas themselves. But it's not true that 2% of the Palestinian population has died. Far from it.

If this is how people want to analyze this war, so be it, but let's be fair and let both sides use the same metrics. For instance, on October 7th, around 70,000 people lived in the region of Israel known as the Gaza Envelope. By nightfall, 1.7% of them had been slain by merciless invaders.

None of this is to say that 40,000 is a small number. Indeed, reporters ought to be curious about why this number is as high as it is, considering Israel's well-documented efforts to minimize civilian casualties.

There are a number of reasons. For one, generally, when there is a war, people are allowed to flee to safer areas. Palestinians are not. The Egyptians have sealed their border with little to no international scrutiny or condemnation. As for "safe zones" within Gaza, Hamas has a habit of taking them over and turning them into battlefields.

When Mohammad Deif was killed by an Israeli strike, many were outraged that the strike was in a so-called "safe zone." They should have been outraged that Hamas' second-in-command was in a "safe zone" to begin with when he knew that his presence rendered the area a legitimate military target.

There are other ways in which Hamas guarantees civilian deaths. For instance, not wearing uniforms so as to confuse between the civilian population and combatants; or using hospitals as bases; or UN buildings, or hiding Israeli hostages in dense urban areas. People would rather blame Israel. For instance, in January, the Washington Post called the displacement of Gazans "the largest displacement in the region since 1948."

But it's not. Not even close. 1.9 million people live in Gaza. 13 million were displaced by the Syrian civil war. 4 million in Yemen. 9 million in Iraq. So why claim that this is the largest displacement? And why say "since 1948"? Simple: to make it seem like the existence of Israel is the problem. None of this is to minimize the devastating tragedies caused by this war, or the horrifying situation in the Gaza strip.

Yesterday, I saw a gut wrenching video of a Palestinian man whose wife and newborn twins had died in an Israeli airstrike. There is no quantifying such grief and I pray, for his sake and for others like him, that this war ends speedily with a deal that brings the hostages home.

But the world is insisting that Israel is bloodthirsty(sic) - that it is doing something other than what any country would do after suffering the kind of invasion that Israel suffered on October 7th.

This isn't true, and despite what Haaretz says, it's not "what the numbers show." ILH

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Amna Nawaz interviews Ahmad Yousaf: Another Pallywood propagates at US media: "MedGlobal" which also lied and spread fake numbers on the Oct 17 al-Ahli Islamic Jihad rocket hitting hospital.

08.15.25, PBS Newshour's Amna Nawaz chose to interview this guy and asked him about the Hamas-numbers. It was a prepared "question," because Ahmad has been saying already before that Hamas' numbers are supposedly "correct" and even said the casualties are "higher." _

(CNN’s Investigations: Glossing Over Questions of Credibility. By: David Litman, CAMERA January 5, 2024 Abu Safiya was also one of the Gaza health officials involved in spreading the lie that an Israeli airstrike hit al-Ahli Hospital on October 17. MedGlobal, the organization for which Abu Safiya serves as the lead physician in Gaza, put out a statement that night claiming, “500 people have been killed in the Israeli bombing of [al-Ahli] Baptist Hospital.” The statement then directly quoted Abu Safiya as saying, “We expect more hospitals to be bombed.” Of course, Israel did not bomb al-Ahli Hospital, and the death toll was almost certainly far below the claimed figure of 500. [camera.org/article/cnns-investigations-glossing-over-questions-of-credibility/]) Just Sayin'

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IDF Chief of Staff Halevi: We will not tolerate the presence of Hamas in Gaza after Oct. 7. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 03:24 PM JPost

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One wounded after Hezbollah projectiles fall in open areas in Upper Galilee. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 03:46 PM JPost

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Upper Galilee council tells northern kibbutz residents to stay close to shelters. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 04:05 PM JPost

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US imposes sanctions targeting Houthi, Hezbollah trade, Treasury Dept says. By Reuters. 08/15/2024 05:33 PM JPost

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UK, French foreign ministers to travel to Israel to prevent 'all out war.' By Reuters. 08/15/2024 06:46 PM JPost

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Iraq says announcement on date for end to US-led coalition mission postponed. By Reuters. 08/15/2024 07:22 PM JPost

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Hagari: No change to Home Front Command instructions, IDF ready for all attacks. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 07:36 PM JPost

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IDF strikes terror targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 08:00 PM JPost

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Government to decide on ceremony marking Oct. 7 anniversary, considers MK Miri Regev to lead it. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/15/2024 08:57 PM JPost

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Netanyahu's move to fend off ICC arrest warrants. Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering forming a government-appointed inquiry commission to prevent the ICC from issuing warrants against him and other officials. Israel National News. Published: Aug 15, 2024, 9:43 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Mediators concluded 'constructive' day of discussions on Gaza ceasefire, source says. By Reuters. 08/16/2024 01:08 AM JPost

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'Violence must not happen.' Heads of councils in Samaria speak out against violence. Hezki Baruch. Aug 16, 2024, 12:40 AM .."We have not lost sight of the fact that the young Arab who was killed during the incident is a definite supporter of terrorism, who was photographed with a weapon and posted on networks supporting the murderous Lions’ Den terrorist organization and acts of murder and terrorism - but we stress the obvious: The handling of terrorists and supporters of terrorism must be left to the IDF. Violent acts like we saw in Jit must not happen and have no place." In their statement, the two detailed the circumstances of the incident and said, "This is a serious incident that began with a report of rock throwing on the road near the village of Jit. INN

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Jordanian who cited ‘racist (sic) state of Israel’ charged with bomb threats, attacking Florida energy facility. “Such acts and threats of violence ... are extremely dangerous and will not be tolerated," said Merrick Garland, the U.S. attorney general.

(August 15, 2024 / JNS) Law enforcement arrested a Jordanian national on July 11 who was living in Orlando, Fla., and the 43-year-old has been charged with four counts of bomb threats and a count of destroying an energy facility, the U.S. Justice Department stated on Thursday.

At his detention hearing on Wednesday, Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen was ordered detained, pending a trial, the department said. He faces up to 60 years in prison—40 for the four bomb threats and 20 for the other charge.

“We allege that the defendant threatened to carry out hate-fueled mass violence in our country, motivated in part by a desire to target businesses for their perceived support of Israel,” stated Merrick Garland, the U.S. attorney general. “Such acts and threats of violence, whether they are targeting the places that Americans frequent every day or our country’s critical infrastructure, are extremely dangerous and will not be tolerated by the Justice Department.” JNS

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Abbas tells Turkish parliament his goal is all of Israel. August 16, 2024. PLO leader Mahmoud Abbas addressed the parliament of Turkey on Thursday.

The speech was filled with lies like "Israel's real goal from the war of extermination in Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem is to uproot the Palestinian presence from our homeland, and to forcibly displace the Palestinians from Palestine once again. " His text included the words "genocide" and "starvation." He received plenty of standing ovations during the speech.... EoZ

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The United States Was Just Called a "Plague" by Mahmoud Abbas. Now what? Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas just told the Turkish parliament that "America is the plague, and the plague is America." Will the United States tolerate such attacks? Blog Post by Elliott Abrams. August 16, 2024 2:57 pm (EST)

What do Palestinian leaders say when they are not speaking in English?

For decades, Yasser Arafat spoke of peace in English—but only in English. In Arabic, not a word about peace and compromise. In Arabic, not a word about peace and compromise. (Here, from 1997, is an example of the many articles about this phenomenon.)

But Arafat has been dead since 2004, and Mahmoud Abbas has been the leader of the PLO, Fatah Party, and the Palestinian Authority. What does he say when he is not speaking English—and more pointedly, what does he say about the United States? CFR

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Iran and Hezbollah looking for any excuses not to attack Israel.

August 16, 2024. It's been 17 days since Iran warned that its vengeance attack on Israel was imminent. Western analysts have stated literally every day that the attack could happen within 24 hours.

It is increasingly clear that Iran - and Hezbollah - really don't want to attack Israel, and are looking for a way out that would save face without exposing their own weaknesses.

The latest reason given was by a source close to Hezbollah, saying that the terror group doesn't want to be held accountable for disrupting the ceasefire talks in Doha or a potential deal.

Iran, sensitive to how weak it looks by not responding, has been spinning the lack of response into a type of response itself, claiming that by keeping Israel on edge it is accomplishing the same result...

Nearly every article and quote has the same theme: Israel is a nervous wreck and Iran is winning without firing a shot.

The top headline is "The shadow of the planes" showing a Photoshop of a cowering Netanyahu. The quote says Israel's "fear of Iran's response has become more deadly" than the response itself. The article titles are "Hasty actions of Israel out of fear of Iran," "Western analysis of Israel's situation: waiting for death is harder than death itself," "Fear of Iran; Israeli Military Sources: Stop the Gaza War," "The United States struggled to save Israel from Hezbollah's response," and "Zionist expert: We are in a nerve-wracking situation."

This is all spin to detract from the previous eagerness to attack Israel all over Iranian media two weeks ago, and last week's claims that the delay was "tactical." The main IRNA Iranian news agency and the Iran Students News Agency barely have any articles about Israel on their Farsi front pages today - the drumbeats for war have all but disappeared. (Their English editions, as well as English language PressTV, are still filled with invective against Israel, since they are intended for a Western audience. )

It is also possible that the massive cyberattack against Iran's banking system was a subtle warning from Israel that it could seriously hurt Iran's economy without any missiles or bullets. Iran's economy is in a very precarious state and it wouldn't take much to bring it down. As much as Iran seeks revenge, it is still a rational actor and does not want to end up much weaker afterwards.

I still think there will be an Iranian response. Honor demands it. I can imagine one that is aimed at Israeli interests outside Israel itself, in a third country that is not a threat to Iran (like, say, Greece or Norway.) But as time goes on, Iran's already weak justification and apparent appetite for a large scale response goes further down. EoZ

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Watch: IDF blow up terror tunnels on Gaza-Egypt border. Yoav Zeitun |08.15.24| 17:37 YNet

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Hezbollah reveals underground missile launch site. Iran-backed terror group says facility undetected by hostile intelligence; source affiliated with the Shiite group says there will be no attack against Israel while talks in Doha to reach a cease-fire in Gaza continue. Lior Ben Ari | 08.16.24 |04:57 YNet

Hezbollah publishes footage of undeground missile facility Israel National News Aug 16, 2024, 12:04 PM INN

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Qatar PM holds call with Iran Foreign Minister on deal progress. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/16/2024 12:19 AM JPost

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Haaretz: Most of the dead in Gaza are (supposedly) women and children. This false claim by Hamas has already been refuted by the UN and with it by a number of international media outlets, and only 'Haaretz' continues to echo it. Hanan Amior 19.08.24 |

Are most of the dead in Gaza women and children?

This is indeed Hamas' claim.

But a series of external tests revealed that this figure is not true and cannot be true.

First, even the UN itself, which initially accepted the false Hamas data, had to publish a clarification [192] that the number of women and children among those killed in Gaza was not "a majority", but about a third.

Secondly, a statistical study by an expert from the University of Pennsylvania published in the magazine 'Tablet' [193] [194] found that the claim about the majority of women and children among the dead cannot be true and it appears that the ratio between a dead gunman and a dead gunman is in the region of 1:1, and this was by no means the only study that cast great doubt the reliability of the Palestinian reports on the number of women and children among the dead.

Thirdly, as Shlomi Ben Meir has previously published here [195], the American research institute "Washington Institute" [196], also stated that the information published by the Hamas authorities should not be trusted - it lacks credibility, and seems to be deliberately distorted to create an image of an indiscriminate massacre of the civilian population, in the study Under the title: "Gaza casualty figures have become completely unreliable."

Fourth, another and interesting analysis of the casualty data in Gaza was carried out by the data analyst Mark Zlochin and published in the British 'Telegraph' [197]. This study examined the data provided by the UN about 150 UNRWA workers who were killed in the war.

The most striking figure is that 62% of the UNRWA workers who were killed are men. This is despite the fact that men make up only 41% of all the agency's workers in Gaza. In fact, the chance of a man working for UNRWA being killed by the IDF is more than double the chance of a woman. It seems that indeed many UNRWA workers fought in the ranks of Hamas (and thus had a higher chance of being killed). In addition, this is further proof that the figures of the Hamas Ministry of Health (according to which women have a similar chance of being killed by the IDF) are not reliable.

In addition, Zlochin found that there is an almost perfect match between the data of the UN workers (the women) who were killed and the hospital casualty records, which allows him to estimate for himself how many Gazans have been killed since the outbreak of the war: about 18,000 (compared to Hamas's claim of 32,000 dead).

And there was also the AP news agency, which determined that the number of women and children among the dead dropped below 40%. [198]

Why, then, does 'Haaretz' continue to establish a propaganda claim by the enemy as a fact that has already been proven false, and not in the least attributing it to Hamas?

Everyone will give the answer to themselves. Presspectiva.

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IDF continues operations in Gaza Strip with airstrikes, tunnels exposed. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/16/2024 10:06 AM JPost

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IDF soldiers: 'Lessons of October 7 not learned in Judea and Samaria.' 'At least 1000 infiltrators cross into Israeli territory every week without the IDF intervening so far. The wall is worth nothing,' IDF surveillance post operators warn. Israel National News. Aug 16, 2024, 12:43 PM INN

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US Administration: Smotrich is preventing a Palestinian state.

In the past day, the US has focused on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, accusing him of preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Israel National News Aug 16, 2024, 3:04 PM INN

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'A Huge Conflict of Interest': Two Professors on Columbia’s Top Disciplinary Body Participated in Encampment, Photos Suggest. Joseph Slaughter and Susan Bernofsky are helping the university rewrite its rules on unlawful protests. They also took part in one. Aaron Sibarium, August 16, 2024 Columbia University president Minouche Shafik’s abrupt resignation on Wednesday came in the wake of her months-long struggle to respond adequately to the protests, disorder, and anti-Semitic displays that engulfed the Ivy League campus in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel. FreeBeacon

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Millions in the Netherlands support Israel against terror, Geert Wilders states. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/16/2024 03:20 PM JPost

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Qatari PM to Iran: Hold off attack on Israel to avoid harming negotiations - WaPo. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/16/2024 03:46 PM JPost

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US presents updated ceasefire proposal, aims to finalize deal when mediators regroup next week. [IDF orders Gaza evacuations ahead of fresh op, as 2nd day of Doha talks set to begin]. By TOI Staff. August 16, 2024. Katz tells visiting French, British FMs their countries should join Israel in striking Iran if Tehran attacks first * Hezbollah said holding off on retaliation attack while talks unfold. TOI

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Hamas official (sic) says US administration has no intention of ending Gaza war. By Reuters. 08/16/2024 07:08 PM JPost

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Israel hopes US pressure will lead Hamas to accept deal. By Tovah Lazaroff. 08/16/2024 07:25 PM JPost

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'Follow the money': FM Katz questions financial links between Turkey's Erdogan and Hamas. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/16/2024 07:25 PM JPost

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Hamas backs UN demand for 7-day truce to vaccinate Palestinians against Polio. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/16/2024 08:18 PM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after rockets fired over North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/16/2024 08:22 PM JPost

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US official: We believe hostage deal negotiations are now in the end game. Senior Biden administration official tells reporters after Doha talks that "there's really a new spirit here to drive this to a conclusion." Israel National News. Published: Aug 16, 2024, 9:51 PM INN

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Out of 115 hostages in Gaza, 11 of them are foreign nationals. Yael Ciechanover | 08.16.24 | 10:28 YNet

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Hamas turns down American hostage deal proposal after talks. US brings forth new outline of hostage deal which is based on the agreed issues; Prime Minister's Office: 'We hope the mediators will lead Hamas to accept'; Biden: 'closer than we've ever been.' Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | published:Yesterday |published:08.16.24 | 14:21 YNet

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Rescued hostage Luis Har presents the Tikva Exhibit: 'Our people need hope.' Luis Har, who was rescued from Gaza after 129 of captivity, dedicates his life to support hostages' families; 'I never lost hope, I knew I would get out of captivity. I dream that everyone will be here.' Yael Ciechanover | published:08.16.24 | 15:28 YNet

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Harris campaign’s new adviser to Muslims draws criticism from pro-Israel leaders. Nasrina Bargzie co-wrote in a 2015 article that civil rights complaints have led to “a chilling effect on university campuses discouraging robust discussion about Israel, Palestine and U.S. policy.” David Swindle. (August 16, 2024 / JNS) U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign hired Nasrina Bargzie, a former adviser of Harris’s in the White House on “Muslim, Arab and Gaza-related issues as well as reproductive rights, voting and democracy,” to “lead outreach to Muslim and Arab voters,” NBC News reported. JNS

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Harris Campaign Turns Deaf Ear to Jewish Groups in Decision To Court Pro-Hamas Activist.

Chuck Ross, August 16, 2024 Jewish groups condemned the Biden-Harris administration earlier this year for meeting with Michigan activist Osama Siblani, citing his record of anti-Semitic and pro-Hamas remarks. Those concerns appear to have fallen on deaf ears at Kamala Harris's campaign headquarters. Harris campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez met Thursday with Siblani, the publisher of the Michigan-based Arab American News, in Dearborn, according to reports. Siblani has been a vocal critic of President Joe Biden over his support for Israel in the Jewish state's war against Hamas, referring to him as "Genocide Joe." Siblani has also lauded Hamas terrorists as "freedom fighters," accused pro-Israel lawmakers of being "bought" by the "Zionist lobby," and urged Arabs to fight Israelis with "guns." FreeBeacon

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'Token Ethnic President’: Pro-Hamas Crowd Launches Racist Verbal Assault on Black Americans Over Harris Support.

By Dion J. Pierre, August 16, 2024.

Anti-Zionist activists recently launched a barrage of racist attacks against African Americans on social media, triggering an exchange of insults as well as arguments over the Arab world’s role in enslaving Black Africans.

“Black people also wear a uniform and get on a plane and come to our countries and kill us!” one influencer said in a compilation of TikTok posts shared by pro-Israel activist Hen Mazzig. “You vote the same f—king melanated [sic] f—king people to government that sign papers to kill us. I don’t want to hear it anymore!” Algemeiner

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Between Doha, Beirut, and Tehran: Israel's primary consideration is restoring deterrence. Israel cannot afford to end the war in Gaza with the impression that it is incapable of toppling Hamas. If the 'deal' is implemented as agreed, some of its components would include the withdrawal of the IDF, the release of terrorists, the rehabilitation of Gaza, and the complete end of the war.

By  Meir Ben Shabbat. Published on  08-16-2024

[...] The path to an arrangement - a turning point. Entering the path of an arrangement would be a turning point in this reality. The chances of renewing the fighting afterward are slim, if they exist at all. If the "deal" is implemented as agreed, some of its components would include the withdrawal of the IDF, the release of terrorists, the rehabilitation of Gaza, and the complete end of the war. In such a scenario, Israel would find it difficult to backtrack on its commitments to the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar.

But even if only part of the deal is implemented, Israel would still struggle to resume the fighting. Hamas would continue its manipulations and psychological warfare, mediating countries would present new initiatives, the U.S. would increase pressure especially as the elections approach, the international community would join in, and domestic pressures would intensify. The de-escalation process has its own momentum. Hamas, and not just Hamas, is banking on this.

Reports from Washington about the Americans' intention to propose compromise suggestions on issues where the parties fail to reach an agreement should cause concern in Israel. The U.S.'s ability to influence Hamas to change its positions is minimal, if it exists at all. Against this backdrop, it is likely that the compromise formulas would erode Israel's positions, as Israel is more sensitive to American pressures and incentives. For Hamas, such reports are yet another reason to dig in.

Dilemmas in Israel. The dilemma in Israel revolves around two issues: the release of hostages and the connection between the Gaza war and the confrontation with Iran and Hezbollah. In both, the element of time plays a significant role. While time allows for deepening achievements in Gaza and reaching the release of hostages under better conditions, it also increases the danger to the hostages' safety. The element of time creates tension between the importance of toppling Hamas and the urgency of releasing the hostages.

There is no one in Israel who doesn't long for the release of the hostages, just as there is no one who doesn't desire the total defeat of the monstrous terrorist organization. Resolving the tension between these goals is akin to the expression "caught between a rock and a hard place." Any decision the government makes is legitimate, provided that its costs are clear and understood. In this regard, and after having been burned for years, it is not enough to rely on soothing statements or vague commitments that will sink into the sands of Rafah and the tunnels of Philadelphi.

As for the tension with Iran and Hezbollah, the very idea of offering concessions to "calm" them contradicts one of the objectives of the actions that heightened the tension: deterring these elements. In any case, it's difficult to see the Gaza war as the key to calming them. The formula that the U.S. is trying to promote—restraining Israel in Gaza in exchange for restraining Iran towards Israel—does not satisfy Nasrallah and seemingly does not address Iran's appetite for revenge.

But even if it did, from Israel's perspective, it can only be relevant if it provides a solution to the root problems with these adversaries, primarily the efforts to obtain nuclear weapons and the desire to destroy Israel. Without diminishing the importance of diplomatic efforts, it is suggested to continue focusing the majority of efforts on strengthening readiness, both in defense and offense. ILH

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New flotilla: Activists aiming to defy Gaza blockade. Israel National News. Aug 17, 2024, 1:28 AM INN

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‘Very difficult, complex deal,’ ‘wrenching,’ senior US official says of Doha meetings. The senior U.S. official told reporters that there is a consensus among the U.S., Egyptian and Qatari leaders that the negotiations are "in the endgame."

(August 16, 2024 / JNS) Although U.S.-, Egyptian- and Qatari-moderated negotiations between Israel and the Hamas terror organization are ongoing in Doha, there is a consensus among the leaders of the three moderating countries that the diplomacy is “in the endgame,” a senior U.S. official told reporters on Friday from Doha. JNS

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"Every two meters a vehicle is sprayed": Arnon Zamora's testimony from 7.10 | exclusive.

([199] The left diary and recordings of the late Arnon Zamora | Photo: IDF spokesman).

Arnon from "Operation Arnon", the Navy fighter who became a legend in his life and in his death: two months after he fell in the hostage rescue operation, the diary and exclusive recordings of Arnon Zamora, who fought valiantly on October 7 - "I wrote everything in detail" are revealed. From the exciting encounters with the rescued hostage. And with the hostage's family - and the family's decision to get closest to Arnon in the sky. Li Naim, Studio Friday | 16.08.24

In the ten months of the war, we were exposed to many heroes and stories of heroism. Still, Arnon Zamora's story is extraordinary: the YAMAM fighter, after whom the heroic operation to rescue the four hostages from the heart of Gaza is named, is one of those around which legends are made. This is the stuff.

But his acts of heroism began long before the Arnon operation: from the military service in Egoz, joining the IDF at the age of 27 where he participated in a series of daring operations and also served as an operational parachute instructor - until October 7, when he was in the lone tequila team that was sent to the Gaza Strip even before the Hamas attack began - and later when he fought In the hands of Mordechai and Kibbutz Be'eri, in Pesi's house, Arnon recorded everything in a personal diary he wrote, and in the recordings that were first revealed ... Mako

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‘We’ve done a lot of groundbreaking; I couldn’t have imagined it even just a year ago’: Inside an IDF submarine. Operating at classified depth, nearly isolated and reportedly equipped with nuclear launch capabilities, INS Rahav is one of Israel's most secretive assets; 'Any noise could give us away,' says submarine commander. Lior Ben Ari | published:08.17.24| YNet

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How will Gaza war feature at DNC, and could it split party as support for Harris rises? Hostage families hope to secure primetime moment like family at RNC; voters opposed to support for Israel push to be represented; Emhoff, Shapiro expected to be among main speakers. By Ron Kampeas. August 17, 2024, 5:08 am TOI

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Upper Galilee targeted by dozens of Hezbollah rockets. Following a nighttime strike in southern Lebanon that killed at least 10, tensions escalate as Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel, prompting IDF retaliation and rocket barrages; Missile interceptions clearly visible in skies above Galilee. Shimon Elbaz, Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 08.17.24 YNet

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian @manniefabian: A commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan force was killed in a drone strike in southern Lebanon earlier today, the IDF says.

Hussein Ibrahim Kassab was struck while riding a motorcycle near the coastal city of Tyre. The IDF releases footage of the strike. Quote: Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian @manniefabian· Lebanese media report an IDF drone strike on a motorcycle near the coastal city of Tyre. Aug 17, 2024 on X

Iran International English @IranIntl_En: Hussein Ibrahim Kassab, a commander in Iran-backed Hezbollah’s Radwan force, was killed in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to the IDF. Kassab was targeted while riding a motorcycle near the coastal city of Tyre. Aug 17, 2024 on X

IDF eliminates commander in Hezbollah's Radwan Force. IAF strike in Lebanon eliminates Hussein Ibrahim Kasseb, commander in Hezbollah's Radwan Force; additional strikes target terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Israel National News Published: Aug 17, 2024, 8:15 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Jewish groups seek to quash referendum that would force Pittsburgh to boycott Israel. Lawsuits filed to remove measure from ballot that one of Pennsylvania’s US senators has denounced as ‘rank antisemitism’ and the other says targets the city’s Jewish community. By Andrew Lapin. August 17, 2024 TOI

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Teens from evacuated communities to perform with music stars at Israel Festival. By Jessica Steinberg. August 17, 2024 TOI

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Hamas plotted to threaten UK in 2022 by ‘kidnapping’ bodies of WWI soldiers – report British daily reveals terror group’s plan, uncovered by IDF during Khan Younis raid this year, to exhume troops, hold them to demand UK not move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. By ToI Staff. August 17, 2024 TOI

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Nominated films for Ophir prize include short docs dealing with October 7 atrocities Nominees include dark comedies, drama about life in Bedouin city and documentaries about Hamas hostages and Nova desert rave. By Jessica Steinberg. August 17, 2024 TOI

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Argentine police thwart Islamist terror cell planning attacks on Jewish community Authorities say seven members of alleged group arrested after raids on their homes in city of Mendoza; firearms, knives and electronic devices seized. By Reuters and ToI Staff. August 17, 2024 TOI

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IDF calls for people in central Gaza to evacuate to humanitarian zone. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/17/2024 JPost

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Iran ready to transship Russian gas through its territory, TASS says. By Reuters. 08/17/2024 JPost

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IDF names officer killed in action in central Gaza. The IDF reported Saturday evening that Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled, 34, from Rosh Haayin, a company commander in the Logistics Corps' 8119th Battalion, was killed during combat in the central Gaza Strip. Peled died from an explosive device in what the military described as an unusual incident. The device was detonated by a group of terrorists against an administrative convoy from a reserve armament unit operating in the Netzarim Corridor, an area under supposed high operational control by the IDF for over six months. Yoav Zitun|08.17.24 YNet

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Biden’s hostage deal gambit: A strategic move toward election victory. Analysis: With US elections nearing, Biden-Harris administration sees chance to turn recent assassinations in Tehran and Beirut into cease-fire and hostage-release deal to prevent regional war; Qatar pressures Sinwar, US courts Netanyahu and Tehran and Hezbollah weigh their response. Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.17.24 YNet

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US official: Iran will face 'cataclysmic' consequences if it attacks Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/17/2024 JPost

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55 rockets launched at north after IDF strike on Hezbollah arms depot said to kill 10. Lebanese Health Ministry says dead are all Syrian nationals and include a woman and her two children; no injuries reported in rocket attacks, but several fires erupt By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies. August 17, 2024 TOI

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Daily Briefing Aug. 17: Day 316 – Yossi Klein Halevi: Will Israeli society survive this war? Bestselling author delves into the Jewish state’s destructive internal push-pull, explains why he doesn’t despair and shares how to build bridges. By ToI Staff. August 17, 2024 TOI

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‘Bring back hope’: Rally to push for hostage deal after negotiators finish Doha talks. Hostage families, anti-government protesters set to urge government to secure release of captives held since Oct. 7; event to mark 24th birthday of Romi Gonen, seized at Nova rave. By ToI Staff. August 17, 2024 [200] TOI

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Turkish lawmakers draw blood in parliament brawl. Female lawmaker struck after opposition representative calls Erdogan’s ruling party a ‘terrorist organization’ during debate on jailed colleague By andrew wilks. August 17, 2024 TOI

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Prime Minister's Office: 'Cautious optimism' on hostage deal progress. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/17/2024 08:11 PM JPost

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IDF and Shin Bet: We eliminated two terrorists who were involved in the attack in which Yonatan Deutsch was murdered.

Amir Bohbot, Shlomi Heller, 17.8.2024.

A week after the shooting attack in the [Jordan] Valley, the terrorists Ahmed Abu Ara of Aqaba and Raafat Dwassa from Silat al-Harithiya were killed while traveling in a car in Jenin. The Air Force attacked their vehicle from the air, and they were killed. The two are senior Hamas officials. Unusually, the Shin Bet and the IDF revealed the name of the source who provided the information that led to the assassination. Walla!

Watch: IDF drone strikes terrorist cell's car in Jenin, 4 killed. Clashes erupt in West Bank city between local gunmen and Palestinian Authority security forces, who arrived to collect weapons from attacked vehicle. Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 08.17.24.

An Israeli drone struck a group of terrorists in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, the IDF reported Saturday.

IDF drone strikes terrorist cell's car in Jenin, West Bank . Palestinian security forces arrived at the scene to collect weapons from the vehicle, sparking clashes with a crowd that included exchanges of live fire.

The Palestinians confirmed that at least two of the dead were Hamas members, identified as Raafat Mahmoud Dwassa, 28, and Ahmed Abu Ara, 26.

In recent weeks, the IDF has ramped up its use of targeted airstrikes against terrorists in the West Bank. Earlier this week, an Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinian terrorists near Nablus who posed a threat to ground forces during a counterterrorism operation. One of the deceased was Wael Mashah, who had been released from Israeli prison in November as part of a deal involving the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Earlier this month, an IDF operation in Jenin concluded with 11 terrorists killed in airstrikes and during subsequent firefights, according to the army. YNet

Jenin: IDF eliminates terrorists responsible for murder of Yehonatan Deutsch. IDF, ISA, announce identities of terrorists eliminated in Jenin, note two of them were involved in a Jordan Valley terror earlier this month. Israel National News. Published: Aug 17, 2024, 9:46 PM (GMT+3) Updated: Aug 18, 2024, 12:04 AM INN

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2 IDF reservists killed by bomb during logistics supply mission in central Gaza. Military issues fresh evacuation orders in Maghazi, says dozens of gunmen killed across Strip; Gazan rescuers say 15 people from same family killed in Israeli strike By Emanuel Fabian. August 17, 2024. TOI

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Mordechai and Yotam fell in battle in central Gaza. IDF reservists Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled, Sergeant Major Mordechai Yosef Ben Shoam, both 34 years old and fathers of infants, fell in battle in Gaza on Saturday.

Uzi Baruch. Aug 17, 2024, 10:47 PM INN

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Israel's compromise during the Doha summit. Israel has agreed to reduce veto on which terrorists are released, in exchange for an increased number of hostages released each week, report says. Israel National News. Aug 17, 2024, 9:22 PM INN

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Bruised and injured: the video of the kidnapping of Aryeh Zalmanovich was revealed. The family of the late Aryeh Zalmanovich, one of the oldest abductees, was exposed to the documents from the moment of his abduction • The video shows the jubilant crowd in Gaza trying to beat the 85-year-old while he was bruised and bandaged on the head, while being led on a motorcycle • About 50 days after October 7 It was learned that he was murdered in the captivity of Hamas.

Yolan Cohen|weekend news| Published 08/17/24 20:13 

First publication: More than 10 months after the October 7 disaster and the mass kidnapping of Israeli citizens, documents continue to be published from the moments of horror that day, when civilians were brutally taken from their homes. Today (Saturday) a video and photo are published for the first time in which the abductee Aryeh Zalmanovich (Zalman) is seen during his abduction to Gaza from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

In the video, the 85-year-old Zalmanovich is seen being led on a motorcycle with his kidnappers sitting in front of him and behind him, surrounded by dozens of jubilant Gazans who try to approach the motorcycle and beat him. The late Zalmanovich is seen with his head bandaged with bleeding marks on his clothes, with an agricultural tractor carrying a yellow Israeli identification plate being driven in front of him. His family was exposed to the video this week and approved its publication.

In Kibbutz Nir Oz, of which the late Zalman was one of the founders, they commented on the documentation: "Aryeh, a beloved and dear figure in our kibbutz, did not get to return home. He was murdered during his time in captivity when he was held in deplorable conditions, and did not receive the medicines and treatment essential for his survival. This is a painful reminder that time does not work in favor of the abductees." Mako

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Trump: "Since the Holocaust, it has not been as dangerous to be Jewish in America as it is now." The former president attacked his opponent from the Democratic Party: "It will be easier to beat Harris, she is a radical leftist" • Trump also claimed that Harris did not choose Governor Josh Shapiro as his running mate because he is Jewish. Ariel Kahana. 8/17/2024, 6:40 p.m., updated 8/17/2024, 6:40 p.m.

The former president, Donald Trump, spoke today (Saturday evening, Israel time) at a rally in Pennsylvania about the upcoming elections in the USA. ILH

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NYT reporter disciplined for AUS Jews' data leak. Ynetnews|08.18.24 YNet

NYT reporter leaked information on hundreds of Australian Jews. A list of personal details of 600 Australian Jews, along with 900 pages of content from a WhatsApp group, were leaked online, leading to threats and vandalism. Israel National News. Aug 18, 2024, 11:08 AM (GMT+3)

Natasha Frost, a New York Times reporter based in Melbourne, was responsible for the leak of personal information of over 600 Australian Jewish members of a WhatsApp group in February 2024.

The data was subsequently disseminated online, leading to mass doxxing, threats and harassment against the members of the group by pro-Palestine activists.

Along with the contact details of the group's members, Frost shared 900 pages of content from the group, which also became part of the threats against its members. Some of the threats were later followed by vandalism of homes or businesses. INN

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Israeli Air Force planes capable of striking Iran. Yoav Zitun|08.18.24 YNet

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Israeli officials: Philadelphi Corridor issue resolved in ceasefire talks Israel National News Aug 18, 2024, 7:35 AM INN

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Family of Gaza hostage Romi Gonen to celebrate her 24th birthday at Peres Center. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/18/2024 09:27 AM JPost

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FM Katz: Norway to close its office in the West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/18/2024 09:38 AM JPost

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Rocket crashes in Margaliot, no injuries reported. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/18/2024 10:15 AM JPost

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Iraq summons UK charge d'affaires over ambassador's remarks, state news agency says. By Reuters. 08/18/2024 10:47 AM JPost

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'False alarm': PMO denies reports of Hezbollah drone footage on Netanyahu's Caesarea home - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/18/2024 11:46 AM JPost

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Airstrike on motorcycle kills one, wounds another in southern Lebanon - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/18/2024 12:33 PM JPost

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Three peacekeepers injured in explosion in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL says. By Reuters. 08/18/2024 02:00 PM JPost

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WATCH: Hamas official storms off CNN after being pressed on Oct. 7, blame for Gazan deaths. By Danielle Greyman-kennard. August 18, 2024.

CNN Anchor Jim Sciutto asked Osama Hamdan: “Does Hamas today regret the October 7 terror attacks?” Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan stormed off an interview with CNN anchor Jim Sciutto on Saturday night when the exchange got heated on the topics of October 7 and the terror group's responsibility for the deaths of innocent Palestinians in Gaza. JPost

Hamas terrorist official Osama Hamdan deflects blame for Gaza civilian deaths, ignoring responsibility and showing no concern. StandWithUs. August 18, 2024. on FB

Asked about civilian deaths in Gaza, top Hamas official ends CNN interview. Osama Hamdan charges host Jim Sciutto looking at conflict through 'Israeli eyes' when pushed on whether terror group accepts responsibility for using Palestinians as human shields. By ToI Staff 18 August 2024, 1:46 pm TOI

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Gideon Sa'ar: 'Withdrawal from Lebanon and Gaza led to a loss of control.' Hezki Baruch. Aug 18, 2024, 3:28 PM INN

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'Limited presence' Report: The American offer in Qatar Israel National News Aug 18, 2024, 4:00 PM INN

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Israel engaged in complex negotiations for return of hostages from Gaza, Netanyahu says. By Reuters. 08/18/2024 04:26 PM JPost

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Netanyahu, Blinken to meet at 11 a.m. on Monday. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/18/2024 05:06 PM JPost

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Palestinian worker attacks Israeli security guard, sntaches weapon in West Bank Suspect attacks security guard in Barkan industrial zone, stealing his gun and fleeing in stolen vehicle; guard in critical condition; residents of nearby Kedumim instructed to stay indoors as IDF pursues assailant

Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.18.24 YNet

Arab seriously injures Jew with hammer, steals his weapon.

A Palestinian Arab attacked an Israeli with a hammer at the Bar-On industrial area near the town of Kedumim in Samaria, stole his gun, and fled the scene.

Israel National News. Aug 18, 2024, 5:36 PM INN

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IDF soldier seriously wounded in southern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/18/2024 06:06 PM JPost

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Baltimore police arrest suspect in Jewish Museum arson. By Michael Starr. 08/18/2024 06:42 PM JPost

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"As a palestinian, she is not doing much for my country... I've lost, like... I've known people that have lost family members..." 08/18/2024.

Martha Raddatz Reports. This Week on ABC, around 10:35 AM ET [facebook.com/watch/?v=491561173496155]

Palestine Firster and Taqyia too: she "lost" or she "knows someone" who lost in Gaza...

An interviewee by Martha, after showing Mrs. R. Mohammad - one of the 30 "uncommitted" delegates that will be at the DNC. JustSayin'

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Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv as US pushes for Gaza ceasefire. By Reuters. 08/18/2024 06:52 PM JPost

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Israel must give up managing the conflict and choose winning it.

Daniel Pipes, 08/18/2024.

From the 1880s until today, Zionist leaders have pursued a highly unusual, if not unique, policy toward their Palestinian enemy: wanting it not to suffer economically but to become prosperous, to adopt middle-class values, to settle into bourgeois good citizenry, and perhaps even to thank its Jewish neighbors. From whence comes this strange idea and how successful has it been?

I call it strange because conflict nearly always include an element of economic warfare: to weaken, demoralize, and punish the enemy, to turn the population against its rulers or to incite a palace revolt. To take a recent example, after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the West instantly minimized trade with Russia to weaken its war effort. That is the near-universal norm.

The Zionist movement and Israel, however, from the start adopted the opposite approach, seeking to enhance Palestinian economic welfare. This, what I call the policy of enrichment, represents the deepest, most powerful, and most enduring of Israeli approaches to its Palestinian foe. Founded on the assumption that Palestinian economic self-interest would push other concerns aside, enrichment hopes that gains in welfare will reconcile Palestinians to Jewish immigration and the creation of a Jewish homeland. From this emerged the Zionist hallmark, the unique idea that the movement’s progress depended not on the universal tactic of depriving an enemy of resources, but on the opposite one of helping Palestinians to develop economically.

Thus, the first modern Zionist manifesto, published in 1882 by the BILU group of immigrants to Palestine, included a promise “to help our brother Ishmael [i.e., the Palestinians] in the time of his need.” A.D. Gordon, Zionism’s early advocate of manual labor, argued that Jews’ attitude toward Palestinians “must be one of humanity, of moral courage which remains on the highest plane, even if the other side is not all that is desired. Indeed, their hostility is all the more reason for our humanity.” Theodor Herzl’s 1902 novel Altneuland, included a single Muslim Palestinian, a wealthy merchant who expressed a happy appreciation for “the beneficent character of the Jewish immigration.”

David Ben-Gurion expected that Palestinians, grateful for the many benefits Jews brought them, would “welcome us with open arms, or at least will reconcile themselves to our growth and independence.” Moshe Dayan used his power over Israel’s initial decisions in the West Bank and Gaza after the Six Day War to impose a benevolent regime, hoping (in the words of Shabtai Teveth, a contemporary observer) that “establishing mutual co-existence between Jews and Arabs” would create “a relationship of good-neighborliness” and with that, a reduction in hostility. Shimon Peres envisioned “a Jordanian-Palestinian-Israeli ‘Benelux’ arrangement for economic affairs… allowing each to live in peace and prosperity”; this then became the premise of Israeli diplomacy in the Oslo Accords. JPost

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Harris on Gaza ceasefire: 'We are not giving up, we gotta get those hostages out.' Elad Benari. Aug 19, 2024, 3:22 AM INN

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Gideon Peri murdered in hammer attack. A Palestinian Arab attacked Peri with a hammer at the Baron industrial area near the town of Kedumim in Samaria, stole his gun, and fled the scene.

Israel National News. Aug 18, 2024, 8:35 PM INN

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Tu B'Av: Noa Argamani writes to her boyfriend in Hamas captivity. Israel National News. Aug 18, 2024, 8:23 PM INN

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10/7 massacre supporter: Antisemitic Imam 'respected BBC interviewee.' BBC interviews Imam Haitham al-Haddad, considered an extremist and antisemitic, who even supported October 7th massacre. Nissan Tzur. Aug 18, 2024, 10:05 PM INN

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Terror not ruled out: One dead in truck explosion in south Tel Aviv Israel National News. Aug 18, 2024, 10:39 PM INN

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US CENTCOM says it destroyed one Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle in Yemen. By Reuters 08/18/2024 11:35 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/18/2024 10:30 PM JPost

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Netanyahu and Blinken meet in Jerusalem. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/19/2024 11:48 AM JPost

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Lufthansa extends Middle East flight suspensions through Aug. 26. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/19/2024 12:31 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/19/2024 02:00 PM JPost

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CWO Mahmood Amaria killed in drone strike in northern Israel.

Amaria, 45 from Ibtin, was a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit in the 300th Brigade, in the Border Defense Corps.

Israel National News. Aug 19, 2024, 2:48 PM INN

Soldier killed, another seriously hurt in Hezbollah drone attack on Western Galilee By Emanuel Fabian. August 19, 2024, 3:55 pm TOI

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Anti-Israel protester steals mike at DNC delegate party. Large-scale anti-Israel protests expected during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. 'Welcome to hell week.' Gary Willig. Aug 19, 2024, 3:44 PM. ... Hatem Abudayyeh, executive director of the Arab American Action Network and spokesperson for the Coalition to March on the DNC, said, “The Democratic Party is the target and not Joe Biden as an individual or Kamala Harris as an individual."... A protester who identified herself as Jinan stated ominously, “Welcome to hell week." INN

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Cemetery, hospital, schools: These are the places from which Hamas still launches rockets into Israel. Hamas fired rockets from launchers embedded near two schools and a field hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday; IDF calls it 'systematic abuse of civilian and humanitarian infrastructure'; Watch the IDF destroy terror sites in Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah. [Yoav Zitun | published: 08.19.24 | 15:36 YNet

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Mahmoud Abbas submits request to Israel to allow him to visit Gaza By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/19/2024 05:27 PM JPost

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Blinken says Israel has accepted U.S.-backed bridging proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do the same. ByThe Associated Press. August 19, 2024, 1:12 PM ET ABC

Blinken confirms Netanyahu accepts US deal proposal, says Hamas must now do the same. By TOI Staff. Israeli official: PM believes Iran will try to attack even if there’s a deal * IDF officer killed due to malfunctioning airstrike on Gaza * Soldier killed in Hezbollah drone attack. TOI

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After three-hour Blinken meeting, Netanyahu says Israel backs new US hostage proposal Prime minister also agrees to send top negotiators to Cairo summit this week, as top American diplomat leads push for deal By Lazar Berman Today, 5:16 pm. Updated at 3:26 pm TOI

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Terrorist in Tel Aviv bombing saw synagogue and detonated bomb by mistake. Tel Aviv Police District Commander Peretz Amar says yesterday's failed suicide bombing could have been a mass casualty incident of the terrorist had detonated his bomb at his target. Israel National News. Aug 19, 2024, 7:04 PM (GMT+3) INN

'If the terrorist had entered the synagogue it could have been a tragedy.' Police’s Tel Aviv District chief says terrorist likely meant to target local synagogue where prayer service was in progress; Security forces continuing to look into dangerous bombing attack, which took place next to the synagogue; 'Truly a miracle and a big stroke of luck.' Roy Rubinstein | published:08.19.24 | 16:15

The bombing attack in Tel Aviv on Sunday likely targeted a local synagogue where a prayer service was in progress. "Yesterday, we had a very unusual incident of an explosive device detonation whose nature was unclear. As soon as the patrols arrived, we realized that it was a person with a device strapped on to him, and it was later confirmed to be a terror attack,” Israel Police’s Tel Aviv District Commander, Deputy Commissioner Peretz Amar, said in a statement issued on Monday. YNet

The bomb explosion in Tel Aviv: "a great miracle. There could have been dozens of deaths here." 

A great miracle in Tel Aviv, when a terrorist attack was prevented at the last minute: the explosive device exploded early, the terrorist was killed, and the truck that was nearby absorbed most of the shrapnel 

Naama Green, 15 Av, 5784. 19.08.24.

The police and the Shin Bet confirmed this morning (Monday) that the explosion of the explosive device near a truck in the Hatikva neighborhood in Tel Aviv last night was an attempted terrorist attack that failed. Apparently the person who exploded and was killed was a terrorist who was carrying a huge explosive device, and it is estimated that an experimental work accident caused the explosive device to explode early. And the truck that was on the scene absorbed most of the shrapnel.  Hidabrut

The explosion in Tel Aviv: "A miracle happened to us also thanks to God via the sanctity of the place."

The morning after the explosion on Lehi Road in Tel Aviv, the police believe that it was an attempted attack that went wrong. The collector of the nearby synagogue: "Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai watches over us and protects us."

By Eleanor Fabriker, 15 Av 5784. (08/19/2024 10:48) ([201] The scene of the explosion in Tel Aviv, this morning. Photo: Avshalom Sashoni, Flash 90.)

Police estimates are growing that the explosion that took place last night (Sunday) on Road in Tel Aviv was an attempted attack that failed. Apparently, the terrorist tried to carry out an attack on the Rashbi Synagogue in Tel Aviv, where Kollel and house of prayers are active and where youngmen and children study on a regular basis. At the time of the explosion, two commemorations were held in the different rooms of the chuppah [ceremony] Synagogue, as well as an event in honor of Tu B'av [15 of Av]. In the prayer hall, men, women and children were standing at the time of the explosion in the eighteen hours of Arvit prayer. In total, there were about 200 people in the synagogue - 100 on each floor. Makor Rishon

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Hamas claims Tel Aviv attack as Blinken promotes cease-fire in Israel. While the U.S. has said a deal could be concluded as early as this week, the explosion in Tel Aviv underscored the peril of the moment and the risk of escalation. By John Hudson, Rachel Pannett, Annabelle Timsit, Loveday Morris and Jennifer Hassan. Updated August 19, 2024 at 2:28 p.m. EDT|Published August 19, 2024 at 1:19 a.m. EDT TEL AVIV — Hamas claimed responsibility for a bombing that shook Tel Aviv on Sunday night as Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived to promote a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal in Gaza, which he described as potentially a last-ditch chance to restore calm to the Middle East. WaPo

Police confirms Tel Aviv explosion was failed terror attack. By Alon Hachmon, Jerusalem Postbl Staff. Published: August 18, 2024 20:29 Updated: August 19, 2024 13:00.

Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) confirmed on Monday that the Sunday night explosion in Tel Aviv was a terrorist attack carried out via a powerful explosive device.

The police and Shin Bet further added that the alertness levels had been raised throughout Gush Dan, and searches were being carried out in the area.

On Monday morning, Haim Bobalil, Police commander of the Ayalon area of Tel Aviv, said that, following an assessment, the police believed it was a terrorist threat. "It was a miracle that it did not explode in the nearest synagogue or in the shopping center. It could have ended in dozens of deaths."

"Dozens of calls were received by the emergency center, reporting a loud explosion and body parts scattered on Lehi Street," according to Central District Commander Perez Ammar at around 8 p.m. He further added that when police forces arrived at the scene, they "noticed a mutilated body and signs of an explosion on the wall."

Police initially said they were "having difficulty identifying the body," but said that the person killed was "not an innocent civilian, but rather the person who was carrying the explosive device. Whether this is criminal or terrorism-related, it's too early to say," Amer emphasized.

In addition, a 33-year-old man was moderately wouneded. MDA paramedics provided the individual medical treatment and evacuated him to Sourasky Medical Center with shrapnel injuries to his limbs and chest. JPost

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Khan Yunis: 1.5 km weapons storage tunnel destroyed Israel National News. Aug 19, 2024, 4:26 PM INN

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PM Netanyahu to meet with women released from Hamas captivity. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/19/2024 09:25 PM. JPost

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DNC anti-Israel protest half as large as organizers predicted. Gary Willig. Aug 19, 2024, 10:33 PM INN

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Deep in Lebanon: IDF bombs ammunition depots, senior Hezbollah members. Uzi Baruch. Aug 19, 2024, 11:31 PM INN

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons depots deep in Lebanon after deadly drone attack. By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and TOI Staff 20 August 2024, 12:53 am ...The strike occurred hours after an IDF officer was killed in an explosive drone attack on northern Israel. TOI

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Congress: Columbia University Surrendered To Radicals, Goes Light On Violent Anti-Israel Student Protestors August 20, 2024. YWN

Committee on Education & the Workforce.

Foxx: Columbia’s Refusal to Enforce Rules Against Antisemites is Disgraceful. Committee Receives Documents Showcasing Shocking Discipline Failures at Columbia.

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 19, 2024 WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released information today showcasing Columbia University’s failure to discipline students who engaged in extreme conduct violations, including breaking into, and occupying, Hamilton Hall and participating in antisemitic encampments that made the University a hostile environment for Jewish students. Despite Columbia previously promising that the students who occupied Hamilton Hall would “face expulsion,” the vast majority remain in good standing. To view the information the Committee received from Columbia.

Chairwoman Foxx said: “The failure of Columbia’s invertebrate administration to hold accountable students who violate university rules and break the law is disgraceful and unacceptable. More than three months after the criminal takeover of Hamilton Hall, the vast majority of the student perpetrators remain in good standing. By allowing its own disciplinary process to be thwarted by radical students and faculty, Columbia has waved the white flag in surrender while offering up a get-out-of-jail-free card to those who participated in these unlawful actions. Breaking into campus buildings or creating antisemitic hostile environments like the encampment should never be given a single degree of latitude—the university’s willingness to do just that is reprehensible.”

Background.

Of the 22 students arrested inside Hamilton Hall on April 30th, 18 are in good standing, with only three on interim suspensions, and one on probation. Columbia had previously said the students occupying Hamilton Hall would “face expulsion.”

Twenty-seven Columbia students arrested by the NYPD on May 1 at various off campus locations outside of Hamilton Hall had their cases closed due to “insufficient evidence” despite their arrests.

On April 29th, 35 students were placed on interim suspensions for failing to leave the encampment. The University then determined it couldn’t substantiate their participation and lifted the suspensions and dismissed the charges for 29 of the students. Thirty-one of the 35 students are currently in good standing. Two others are on interim suspensions from previous incidents, one who was previously on disciplinary probation is now suspended, and one is on disciplinary probation.

Of the 40 students arrested by NYPD on April 18th for participating in the encampment, 18 were restored to good standing through “alternative resolution” but are on conditional probation, 21 are in good standing pending a hearing, and one is on disciplinary probation from a prior incident.

Of the 32 students who participated in the alumni reunion weekend encampment on the weekend of May 31st, all remain in good standing. Three of the students are on conditional disciplinary probation from a prior hearing, but nevertheless remain in good standing more than two months after the incident. Edworkforce

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NBA legend Shaq sends message of support to Oct. 7 massacre survivors. (August 20, 2024 / JNS) National Basketball Association legend Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal this past weekend sent a heartfelt video message in English and Hebrew to survivors of the Oct. 7 massacre and bereaved families.

The 52-year-old, whose trophy shelf includes three titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the Miami Heat, delivered the greeting to Timberlane Camp in Toronto, which is hosting young people who went through the Hamas-led attack on the northwestern Negev and families affected by the tragedy.

The California-based pro-Israel organization Creative Community for Peace and Canadian charity organization OneFamily, which assists Israeli victims of terrorism, are supporting the initiative. JNS

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The head of Haaretz's news department and the libel against Netanyahu. Amnon Harari, head of the Haaretz newspaper's news department, published on his account on the x network a quote from Yediot Ahronoth according to which Netanyahu does not release hostages "only because they are leftists." The facts: contrary to the quote provided by the head of the news department at Haaretz , there is no basis of truth in things. The examiners • 16 Av 5784 • 20.08.24 Now14

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Shmuley Boteach and daughter file complaint to FBI against Candace Owens - Exclusive. The complainant accused her of making dangerous antisemitic remarks, including falsely claiming that he and his daughter were trying to kill her. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/20/2024 JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/20/2024 03:48 PM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/20/2024 10:18 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beqaa, deep in Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 12:27 AM JPost

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Hezbollah announces deaths of 4 members after Israeli strike on cell of operatives. By Emanuel Fabian. August 21, 2024, 12:34 am

The Hezbollah terror group announces the deaths of four members killed “on the road to Jerusalem,” its term for operatives slain in Israeli strikes.

The announcement comes following an Israeli airstrike on a cell of Hezbollah operatives at a building in southern Lebanon’s Matmoura earlier today.

Their deaths bring the terror group’s toll since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip to at least 419. TOI

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IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities deep in Lebanese territory. IAF fighter jets strike Hezbollah weapons storage facilities and a compound that was used by Hezbollah's Aerial Defense system. The local Ministry of Health reports one dead and 16 injured. Aug 21, 2024, 1:48 AM INN

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Work accident': Explosive device goes off on terrorists in Jordan Valley.

Palestinian Arabs report several terrorists injured after explosive device goes off as they tried to plant it in the town of Tammun. [202] Israel National News. Aug 21, 2024, 2:21 AM INN

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Bernie Sanders receives ovation at DNC after calling for permanent ceasefire, return of hostages. By Hannah Sarisohn. 08/21/2024 04:52 AM JPost

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Hamas Military Wing ‘Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades To Islamic Scholars And Clerics: Join Mujahideen; Promote Mass Protests Against Israel And U.S. Before ‘Gaza Is Lost And Islam Excised From It. August 21, 2024. Memri

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"When the UN ignores October 7 as its day of tribute to victims of terrorism around the world." By Renée Fregosi. [«Quand l’ONU ignore le 7 octobre pour sa journée d’hommage aux victimes du terrorisme dans le monde». Par Renée Fregosi.] Publié le 21/08/2024 à 14:11

FIGAROVOX/TRIBUNE - On August 21, the UN is organizing the International Day of Tribute to Victims of Terrorism. But in the video and exhibition produced for the occasion, no mention is made of October 7. An incident that illustrates the UN's abdication in the face of the demands of countries in the South, believes political scientist Renée Fregosi. LeFigaro

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IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities.

IAF fighter jets strike Hezbollah weapons storage facilities and a compound that was used by Hezbollah's Aerial Defense system. The local Ministry of Health reports one dead and 16 injured.

Israel National News. Aug 21, 2024, 6:47 AM INN

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Israel activists erect ‘Hostage Square’ in Chicago on sidelines of Democratic convention. Hostage’s father welcomes supportive interaction with Ocasio-Cortez; Israeli envoy raps city’s ‘institutional support’ for anti-Israel protesters as they disrupt an Orthodox event. By Jacob Magid Follow and JTA. August 21, 2024, 8:51 am TOI

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50 launches: One injured in Hezbollah barrage on northern Israel. Orly Harari. Aug 21, 2024, 9:27 AM INN

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Bereaved father: Prisoner swap deal 'bitter death sentence for many Jews.' Israel National News Aug 21, 2024, 10:05 AM INN

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Hagari following barrage on Katzrin: 'We will act accordingly.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 12:05 PM JPost

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PMO rejects claim that Trump urged Netanyahu to reject hostage deal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 12:07 PM JPost

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IDF confirms: Member of Iran's Quds Force eliminated in Lebanon.

Khalil al-Maqdah and brother Mounir collaborated on behalf of the IRGC, are involved in the direction of terror attacks as well as the smuggling of weapons and funds designated for terrorist activities into Judea and Samaria, IDF report says.

Israel National News. Aug 21, 2024, 2:36 PM INN

IDF confirms elimination of Iranian proxy commander in Lebanon Khalil al-Maqdah was a top-ranking member of Fatah and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, operating on behalf of the IRGC's Quds Force. By ILH Staff Published on 08-21-2024 15:12 Last modified: 08-21-2024 15:14 ILH

IDF confirms Lebanon strike on Fatah official, says he worked with Iran to fund West Bank terror. By Emanuel Fabian. August 21 , 2024. The IDF confirms carrying out an airstrike near the coastal Lebanese city of Sidon earlier today, killing Fatah official Khalil Makdah.

Khalil is the brother of senior Fatah official Munir Makdah, who has been accused by Israel for years of working with Hezbollah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to advance attacks on Israel.

In a joint statement, the IDF and Shin Bet say that the Makdah brothers have been working out of Lebanon with the IRGC to transfer money and weapons to terror cells in the West Bank. TOI IDF kills Fatah member in Lebanon, says he worked with Iran to fund West Bank terror. Drones target north, as IDF rejects Hezbollah claim it targeted military base in morning barrage. TOI

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IDF officials hold meeting with Golan council following Hezbollah attacks. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 01:53 PM JPost

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Abbas Araqchi approved as Iran's Foreign Minister, ILNA says. By Reuters. 08/21/2024 02:36 PM JPost

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Germany 2024: Neo-Nazis and pro-Palestinians unite against the Jews.

Eternal anti-Semitism: The land of Berlin is once again a witness to the timeless hatred, when pro-Palestinian and neo-Nazi groups join together in a joint activity against Jews that includes throwing stones, chants of "death to the Jews" and blatant comparisons of the war in Gaza to the Holocaust. Rivja Sorek • 17 Av, 5784 • 21.08.24 • 15:14

The streets of Berlin once again witnessed the eternal anti-Semitism when pro-Palestinian demonstrators publicly compared the Holocaust to the war in Gaza, with blatant chants of "death to the Jews" raised-hand salutes and throwing stones at Jewish citizens, next to police forces who did nothing in response.

During the demonstration, which was held under a heavy police presence, a huge sign comparing the Holocaust to the Iron Swords War was placed, the demonstrators expressed open expressions of hatred that included calls of support for Hitler and Hamas... The Berlin police chief has not yet published a summary report of the events, but the German Ministry of the Interior said that "anti-Semitism is a serious danger to our democracy", and made it clear that the government is working on a variety of measures to eradicate the phenomenon. Among other things, laws have been promoted that allow those involved in anti-Semitic activities to be denied citizenship, and the issue of the ban on terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah from operating in Germany is being re-examined.

The Jewish community is threatened.

Meanwhile, the Jewish community in Germany finds itself under a sense of siege. Many of the Jews living in Germany express concern at the recent manifestations of anti-Semitism on the streets. "This is not the first time they have cheered for Adolf Hitler, this is not the first time they have publicly cheered for Hamas and other Islamic groups, these images are part of our routine in Berlin," said Noam Petri, a member of the Jewish Student Union in Germany. Now14

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Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig: 🚫 FALSE: Israel is infecting Palestinian kids with polio for the genocide.

✅ TRUE: A new mutation of polio was found in Egypt, and has now appeared in Gaza.

Israel, along with the WHO and UNICEF, is leading a vaccination campaign.

We need this war to end so all kids can… Aug 21, 2024 on X

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Five arrested as ultra-Orthodox protesters rally against draft in Jerusalem.

Some 100 demonstrate near recruitment offices before being driven away by water cannon and mounted officers; protesters continue to disrupt light rail service in capital.

By ToI Staff. August 21, 2024, 12:51 pm TOI

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About 40 terrorists killed in Rafah as IDF expands operations. Aug 20, 2024. i24

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Montgomery County MD Muslims want schools to teach antisemitism You are invited to a picnic! "Montgomery County Public Schools for Palestine" have an agenda, and it isn't free watermelons. .... EoZ

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024. It's slowly dawning on university leaders that the anti-Israel protesters are antisemitic, disrespectful jerks.

University of California President Michael V. Drake directed chancellors of all 10 UC campuses to strictly enforce existing rules prohibiting encampments, unauthorized structures, restrictions on free movement and masking to conceal identity.

In other words, everything that the Israel haters did, that Jewish students were complaining about for months, and that was condoned on most campuses, has been recognized as being against university policies and that they violate the rights of students. EoZ

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Netanyahu: 'Israel will not leave Nezarim, Philadelphi corridors.' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/20/2024 02:37 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/20/2024 03:48 PM JPost

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Palestinian gunmen kidnapped manager of Bank of Palestine in Nusseirat in the Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/20/2024 09:27 PM JPost

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Car with Palestinian drivers overturns while avoiding police inspection. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/20/2024 09:34 PM JPost

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Hamas sends threatening calls, messages to hostage relatives from loved ones phones - N12 By Jerusalem Post Staff.. 08/20/2024 09:57 PM. Families of hostages received alarming messages demanding ransom payments and threatening that without action, they may never see their loved ones again. Hamas has sent threatening phone calls and messages to relatives of Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity, according to a report on Tuesday by N12.

'Fight the government or lose your loved ones.'

The messages included warnings such as: "If you don't fight the government, you won't see your loved ones return."

According to the report, the terror group sent ransom requests, claiming that without payment, the hostage families wouldn't receive information about their loved ones.

The families have since passed the phone numbers to the Shin Bet.

An initial investigation suggests that those behind the threats are hostile actors, either of Iranian origin or affiliated with Hamas. JPost

The messages and calls to kidnapped families - from the phones of their loved ones. The psychological war came as close as possible. These are the threats they received.

Families of abductees received threatening phone calls and messages - some from the phone numbers of relatives held in Gaza.

Many relatives of abductees have recently received messages on their phones • Among the threats: to go out and fight otherwise "you will not see your loved one return" and a demand to pay a ransom: "If you do not transfer the money you will not receive information about them" • The assessment: those who are behind the messages are factors related to Iran or Hamas • First publication.

Yolan Cohen |  The main edition |  Published 21:00 20.08.24.

The psychological war has come as close as possible - to the families of the abductees who are being held captive by Hamas. For 319 days now they have been worried about the fate of their loved ones, and tonight (Tuesday) we reported in the main edition that many families received threatening messages on their mobile phones, sometimes from the phone numbers of their relatives who are being held in Gaza.

News 12 has learned that in recent times many families of abductees have contacted the security system and the abductee administration and conveyed the threats they received. As mentioned, these are both text messages and phone calls. Mako

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IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/20/2024 10:18 PM JPost

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Father of murdered hostage Itay Chen meets Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Ruby Chen, father of murdered hostage Itay Chen, whose body is being held in Gaza, meets Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, at a meeting of the NY delegation.

Israel National News, Aug 20, 2024, 10:42 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Houthi children obligated to say "Damn the (sic) Jews" every day at school, as Iranian media says Jews are working to destroy Islam. According to reports, the Houthi Education Office in Al-Dhale’ Governorate sent a letter to the principals of the Juban district in Yemen instructing them to have students say the Houthi sarkha (‘scream’) slogan every day as they salute the Houthi flag in morning. EoZ

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IDF strikes school used as Hamas terror compound. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 04:34 PM JPost

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Peled summons Jerusalem District's Arzani for inquiry of brutality at haredi protest. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 05:59 PM JPost

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Defense Minister Gallant: Hamas's Rafah Brigade has been defeated by Division 162. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 06:21 PM Following the circulation of videos showing police officers using violence and batons against protesters at the haredi anti-draft demonstrations in Jerusalem, Acting Police Commissioner Avshalom Peled summoned the Jerusalem District Acting Commander, Amir Arzani, for an inquiry and review of the events and their handling, the Israel Police reported Wednesday evening. JPost

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Biden to speak to Netanyahu on Wednesday, discuss Egypt-Gaza border - report. By Reuters. 08/21/2024 07:35 PM JPost

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Shooting near Bucharest Chabad house, investigation is underway. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 09:06 PM JPost

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Murdered hostage's wife: 'Thank you for saving me, I love you' Israel National News. Aug 21, 2024, 7:36 PM INN

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Report: Biden to pressure Netanyahu to bend on hostage deal demands. Israel National News. Aug 21, 2024, 8:08 PM INN

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Afraid of the IDF? Sinwar's new demand. Israel National News. Aug 21, 2024, 9:07 PM INN

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Security cabinet to convene Thursday to discuss escalation in the North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 09:36 PM JPost

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Outgoing Intelligence Chief: 'Responsiblity for failure is mine, I beg your forgiveness.'

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the outgoing head of the Military Intelligence. Directorate. accepts responsibility for intelligence failures ahead of October 7 in tearful farewell address.

Israel National News. Aug 21, 2024, 9:58 PM PM INN

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Hamas leader in Balata camp, Nablus area, eliminated by IDF By Avi Ashkenazi. 08/21/2024 10:06 PM JPost

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President Biden spoke with Netanyahu on ceasefire, hostage deal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 10:18 PM JPost

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Hezbollah terrorist cell that fired rockets to northern Israel eliminated by Israel Air Force. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 10:19 PM JPost

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Zvi Yehezkali on the terrorist attack in Tel Aviv: There are infrastructures in Judea-Samaria that threaten terrorist attacks with ISIS-style truck bombs. 21.08.24. [203]. Rotter

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Chicago police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside of Israeli consulate. By Jerusalem Post Staff. Published: August 21, 2024 21:34 JPost

(Palestinian Americans in Chicago use DNC to demand an end to the war in Gaza. August 21, 2024. 5:03 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. Sandhya Dirks. NPR. Chicago is home to the largest population of Palestinian Americans. How is this community feeling about having the DNC in town and are they optimistic the event will amplify their concerns. [204]).

US, Israeli flags burned in Chicago by pro-Palestinian protesters. Aug 21, 2024. i24

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Masked man waves Nazi flag at DNC anti-Israel protest. Man filmed carrying Nazi flag during anti-Israel demonstration in Chicago outside the Democratic National Convention. Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 5:28 PM (GMT+3) [205] A man wearing a mask was seen carrying a Nazi flag during an anti-Israel demonstration outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week.

Richard Goldberg, the host of Jewish Insider's Limited Liability Podcast and a Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said that the appearance of the Nazi flag at the anti-Israel demonstration is "shocking to no one who knows history" given the relationship between the Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin Al Husseini, and Adolf Hitler.

Dozens of anti-Israel protesters have been arrested outside the Democratic National Convention this week.

In addition to the Nazi flag, protesters have also been seen holding the flags of the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organization. INN

Richard Goldberg outraged over man waving Nazi flag at DNC. The Limited Liability Podcast host described the presence of the Nazi flag at the anti-Israel event as "shocking to no one who knows history." By Miri Weissman Published on 08-22-2024

Richard Goldberg, host of Jewish Insider's Limited Liability Podcast and adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shared a video on X of a masked individual carrying a Nazi flag during a demonstration against Israel near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago recently.

Goldberg described the presence of the Nazi flag at the anti-Israel event as "shocking to no one who knows history." Goldberg referenced the historical connection between Haj Amin Al Husseini, the Mufti of Jerusalem, and Adolf Hitler.

In addition to the Nazi emblem, some demonstrators were seen displaying flags associated with Hamas and Hezbollah, both classified as terrorist organizations.

Numerous protesters opposing Israel have been taken into custody outside the Democratic National Convention in recent days. ILH

Richard Goldberg @rich_goldberg: Shocking to no one who knows history. [206] On X

Nazi Flag Flies at Anti-Israel Protest Outside DNC. August 22, 2024 Matzav

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Palestinian Authority’s manipulation of children: Martyrs marry the Virgins in Paradise. PA’s message to children is loud and clear: Die for Allah! Flags designate all of Israel as "Palestine" Aug 22, 2024. PalWatch

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Harris, Biden Press Israel to Give in to Hamas’s Demands on Hostage Deal. Joel B Pollack, August 21, 2024.

CHICAGO, Illinois — Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to pressure the Israeli government to yield to Hamas’s demands for a hostage deal.

On Monday, Netanyahu met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and agreed to a U.S. “bridging” proposal that aimed to reconcile Israel’s demands with those of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, which holds 109 hostages. Breitbart

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UN ignores Oct. 7 in exhibit for terror victims. Itamar Eichner. 08.21.24. YNet

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Rafah is the last Hamas stronghold. Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi. 08.21.24. YNet

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Gallant: IDF razed 150 tunnels on Egypt-Gaza border, defeated Hamas’s Rafah Brigade. By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff. August 21, 2024, 7:50 pm. TOI

Hamas's 'Rafah Brigade has been defeated'; Gallant says IDF troops 'fight like lions.' i24NEWS. August 21, 2024 i24

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US report: Ceasefire talks on brink of collapse, Sinwar may not want deal. Aug 21, 2024. i24

Sinwar wants a deal that guarantees his safety and life, senior Egyptian official says. Cairo insists on a deal that stipulates no Israeli presence in the Philadelphi Corridor, and doubts talks can succeed given Hamas' refusal to send a delegation, hinting that if Israel wants a deal, killing Sinwar would have to be off the table. Smadar Perry | published:08.21.24|16:44 YNet

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Iran’s parliament approves chief negotiator of 2015 nuclear deal as new FM. By Agencies. August 21, 2024, 8:20 pm TOI

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Hezbollah terrorist cell that fired rockets to northern Israel eliminated by Israel Air Force. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/21/2024 10:19 PM JPost

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Outgoing IDF intel chief Haliva says he failed to warn of Oct. 7, urges state probe. By Emanuel Fabian. August 21, 2024, 10:40 pm TOI

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GWU suspends two anti-Israel groups, puts 6 on warning ahead of fall semester. By Andrew Lapin. August 21, 2024, 10:49 pm. TOI

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Aussie Jews step up pro-Israel activism as rebel anti-Zionist group raises its profile. By Nomi Kaltmann. August 22, 2024, 1:20 am TOI

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Bomb threats emailed to over 100 Jewish institutions in Canada. By ToI Staff. August 22, 2024, 1:56 am TOI

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Parents of hostage at DNC:

'The time for a hostage deal is now.'

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh who was kidnapped on October 7, address the Democratic National Convention, greeted by chants of "bring them home": Returning the hostages is not a political issue.

Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 3:14 AM INN

Heartbreaking Video: Parents Of American Held By Hamas Appeal For Hostages’ Release At Democratic Convention. August 21, 2024. [207] [208]. The speech put an emotional and human face on the Israel-Hamas conflict, a sensitive issue for Democrats, who face pressure from pro-Palestinian protesters to more forcefully press Israel to end the war that has leveled much of the Gaza Strip. YWN

DNC stands in support as parents of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin plead for deal. By Hannah Sarisohn. Published: August 22, 2024 04:27.

"The room was silent. It was like you could hear a needle drop as they spoke," Naftali told The Post following Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin's speech at the DNC. "It was stunning." Chants of "Bring Them Home" echoed throughout the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night as Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin took the stage with strips of masking tape over their hearts bearing the number 320, the number of days their 23-year-old son Hersh has been held in Gaza.

The arena rose to their feet as Rachel and Jon took the stake and stood silently as they spoke.

Photos of Hersh and the seven other American hostages shone overhead on the main screens.

"Like Kamala Harris, Hersh was born in Oakland, California," Rachel said. "Hersh is a happy-go-lucky, laid-back, good-humored, respectful, and curious person. He is a civilian."

Hersh was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, where he went with his best friend to celebrate his birthday.

Rachel said Hersh's left forearm, his dominant arm, was blown off before he was loaded onto a pickup truck and "stolen from his life, and me and John, into Gaza."

A call to bring them home.

"And that was 320 days ago," she said.

"This is a political convention," Jon said. "But needing our son and all the hostages home is not a political issue. It is a humanitarian issue."

The families of the eight American hostages meet every few weeks in Washington and are heartened by the bipartisan support in Congress for the hostages' release.

The group of American hostage families have met with President Biden and Vice President Harris numerous times at the White House and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan more than a dozen.

Jon said Biden and Harris are both working tirelessly for a ceasefire deal that will "bring home our precious mothers, fathers, spouses and grandparents and grandchildren home and will stop the despair in Gaza."

The crowd inside the arena erupted into applause at both lines.

"There is a surplus of agony on all sides of the tragic conflict in the Middle East," Jon said. "And in a competition of pain, there are no winners."

In an inflamed Middle East, Jon said the one thing that can most immediately release pressure and bring calm to the entire region is a deal that brings this diverse group of 109 hostages home and ends the suffering of the innocent civilians in Gaza.

Rachel, ending her speech as she's ended many over the past 320 days, called out directly to her son. A message to her son held in Hamas captivity "Hersh, Hersh, if you can hear us, we love you," she said. "Stay strong, survive."

Liz Hirsh Naftali, the great aunt of four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, who was taken hostage on October 7 and released 50 days later, stood behind the stage in tears as Rachel and Jon addressed the crowd.

"The room was silent. It was like you could hear a needle drop as they spoke," Naftali told The Post from the DNC. "It was stunning."

Cameras panned across the arena, and Naftali said there was a man listening to Rachel and Jon with his hands in prayer and a tear in his eye.

"It was just beautiful," she added. "I think that what we learned about ourselves was that there's a lot of people who really love and care, and this touched their hearts."

She said Rachel and Jon got off stage understanding and feeling the love of the 20k people in the arena.

Naftali said the American hostage families were concerned the crowd would not understand "the love and the humanity."

An audience in awe.

"The entire arena was so beautiful and so taking in every word that they had crafted. It was heartwarming, and it reminded us all that this is a humanitarian crisis," she said. "These are eight Americans and 111 people whose lives were just taken to Gaza. People understand the cruelty, and they understand they need to come home."

After Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of 22-year-old hostage Omer Neutra, addressed the Republican National Convention last month, Naftali described Rachel and Jon's remarks as a completion of the American families' bipartisan efforts.

"The goal is for people who, and I'm going to say this very clearly, need to make a deal to bring these hostages home," Naftali said. "This is something that the American people, both the Republicans and the Democrats, all agree must happen." JPost

'If you can hear us, we love you': Hostage's parents wow DNC.

Chants of "bring them home" echoed through the crowd as the Chicago-born Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin took to the podium and delivered an emotional appeal to bring their son Hersh back from Hamas captivity, with the rest of the hostages.

By l Danny Zaken. Published.on  08-22-2024 07:37. Last modified: 08-22-2024 07:57. [209] ILH

Chanting ‘Bring them home,’ tens of thousands applaud Goldberg-Polins’ speech at DNC. Audience’s attentive silence during address by parents of US-Israeli hostage Hersh puts to bed days of speculation that such a speech might highlight rifts in party over Gaza war. By Jacob Magid. August 22, 2024, 9:58 am TOI

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USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East. Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 4:37 AM INN

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Bullet wounds in bodies of all 6 hostages from Gaza suggest they were killed by captors. Abu Kabir Forensic Institute provides initial autospy findings of bodies recovered by IDF in Khan Younis tunnel; bodies of terrorists found nearby also examined, no gunshot wounds. By Emanuel Fabian. and TOI Staff. August 22, 2024, 6:51 pm TOI

IDF says bodies of extracted hostages show gun wounds. Military says guards found dead near the six hostages extracted earlier in the week, did not have gunshot wounds and may have died from suffocation during a fire when IDF forces operated in Khan Younis. Yael Ciechanover | published:08.22.24|09:56 YNet

Executed By Hamas: 6 Hostage Bodies Recovered By IDF Found With Bullet Holes In Them. August 22, 2024 YWN

Murdered in Captivity: Bullets found in bodies of recovered hostages. Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 3:00 PM INN

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After 14 hours, IDF and Shin Bet complete counter-terrorism operation in Tulkarm. The IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet forces completed a wide-scale counter-terrorism operation in Tulkarm that lasted 14 hours. During the operation, three terrorists were killed in an airstrike, rigged explosive devices were neutralized, and two explosive. laboratories were destroyed. During the past week, security forces arrested more than 40 suspects in the West Bank. Yoav Zitun|08.22.24|12:34 YNet

3 terrorists killed in 14-hour counterterror op in Tulkarm. Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 8:04 PM INN

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IAF targets Hezbollah weapons depot, military buildings, rocket launcher in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/22/2024 07:45 AM JPost

Press Release: More Than 80 North American Media Outlets Correct After AP Outflanks Hamas Casualty Claims.

August 22, 2024.

On Aug. 19, an Associated Press correction appeared in more than 80 media outlets [210] across North America, after the leading wire service wrongly reported that the civilian death toll in the Gaza Strip exceeded 40,000.

The Jerusalem office of the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA) prompted the AP correction, which was subsequently published or hosted on numerous news sites, from major national outlets like ABC and The Washington Times to local television stations and newspapers such as the Aspen Daily News and The Norwalk Hour in Connecticut.

In their Aug. 18 article highlighting differences in the platforms of U.S. presidential candidates, AP journalists Will Weissert, Jill Colvin, and Seung Min Kim falsely reported that the Gaza Strip’s “civilian[sic] death toll has now exceeded 40,000” (“Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race”).

CAMERA pointed out to AP editors that not even Hamas has alleged that more than 40,000 Palestinian civilians in Gaza have been killed in the war between Israel and the terror organization. While the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported over 40,000 total deaths among Gaza’s residents, its data does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. Israeli sources, meanwhile, estimate that over 17,000 of those killed are Hamas combatants.

“AP’s grossly inflated and unfounded civilian casualty figure fuels pernicious false narratives accusing Israel of genocide, further inflaming the conflict,” charged Tamar Sternthal, director of CAMERA’s Israel office.

As a result of CAMERA’s swift work, the AP issued a rare correction on Aug. 19. The revised text now states: “More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the territory’s Hamas-controlled Health Ministry says, but how many are civilians is unknown. The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and militants in its count. Israel says it has killed more than 17,000 militants in the war.”

The AP also commendably appended a correction to the bottom of the article, alerting readers to the original article’s misreporting of the civilian death toll.

Shortly after AP issued the correction, scores of media outlets — including Seattle Times, Yahoo, MSN, Galveston County News, and dozens of local CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox affiliates across the country — showed the corrected story with the appended note. The 83 corrections are the most that CAMERA has prompted at once from a single wire service story.

Yet, three days after CAMERA notified NBC of the extant error remaining on several local NBC affiliates in major markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, the network had failed to correct. Sternthal reports that NBC has promised to address the outlying sites…. CAMERA

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Soldier killed by anti-tank fire in Rafah, as IDF presses on with operations in Gaza Military says troops killed some 50 terror operatives in Rafah over past day, where Sgt. Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya was killed. By Emanuel Fabian. 22 August 2024, 10:40 pm The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says more than .. people in the Strip have been killed or are presumed dead in the fighting so far, though the toll cannot be verified and does not differentiate between civilians and fighters. Israel says it has killed some 17,000 combatants in battle and some 1,000 terrorists inside Israel during the October 7 attack. TOI

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'Chained slave-wife': Former hostage reveals Hamas forced her to wear a hijab, say Islamic prayers. August 22, 2024.

Former hostage Agam Goldstein-Almog wrote about the abuse and antisemitism she was subjected to while in Hamas captivity and online upon her release, in an opinion piece published by the Washington Post on Wednesday.

Goldstein-Almog was released in November as part of a ceasefire-hostage deal.

Born in 2007, the young Goldstein-Almog grew up next to the Gaza Strip in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. On October 7, terrorists charged her home and killed her father and sister – taking her, her mother, and her two younger brothers hostage.

Goldstein-Almog described how shortly after she arrived in Gaza, a crowd of young people surrounded her – “They smiled and laughed as I wept,” she wrote.

She went on to explain that her captors and those who laughed at her exhibited a baseless hatred “for all that I am and all I am not.”

“My Hamas guards hated me for being Jewish, so I was coerced into reciting Islamic prayers and made to wear a hijab,” she wrote. “I was forbidden from mourning my father and sister and often ordered to look down at the ground.”

While being held in a terror tunnel, Goldstein-Almog said that she came across six fellow female hostages. The hostages told her how they were molested by armed men who entered a room where they were showering.

It was soon after this that a guard told Goldstein-Almog that she would “live the rest of my life as a chained slave-wife” in Gaza and that he would find her a husband there. Standing up to the terrorist, Goldstein-Almog said her mother interrupted the conversation and deflected his advances on her young 17-year-old daughter…. JPost

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'Made everyone feel at home': Yoram Metzger laid to rest and commemorated. by Kibbutz Nir Oz. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/22/2024 05:27 PM JPost

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US envoy tell UN: Gaza ceasefire deal 'now is in sight.' By Reuters. 08/22/2024 05:43 PM JPost

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4 Maryland schools vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti. Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 6:52 PM INN

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Soroka Hospital doctor indicted for swearing allegiance to ISIS. According to the indictment, Muhammad Azzam saved ISIS videos on his phone including beheadings and executions; The Shin Bet found that he told his friends about wounded soldiers evacuated to the hospital and wished for their deaths.

Ilana Curiel | published: 08.22.24 | 06:56 YNet

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House hit by rocket in Zar'it, northern Israel, no casualties reported. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/22/2024 07:19 PM JPost

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Rescued Hostage Noa Argamani: 'They beat me all over my body.'

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani spoke about her captivity in Gaza, 'There were days when we were not allowed to drink at all,' and the physical violence, 'They beat me all over my body.'

Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 8:13 PM.INN

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The indignation at the fighters from the Sde Teiman episode: "Some of them reached destitute." The reserve fighters from force100, who were arrested following a complaint from a terrorist who was held in the detention facility in Sde Teiman, fell into severe financial hardship following the affair and are financially supported by an association • The organization that supports them said that this was a persecution of the military prosecutor against the soldiers who did nothing. Hallel Bitton Rosen • 18 Av 5784 • 22.08.24 • 19:21. Now14

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Thursday, August 22, 2024. Mahmoud Abbas' "moderate" Fatah has terror ties with Iran as well. [...] Mounir Maqdah, who heads the Lebanese branch of Fatah's armed wing, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, told broadcaster Al-Mayadeen that his brother Khalil had been killed.

He told the channel his brother had been a commander in the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades and vowed the group "will respond inside of Israel." EoZ

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UNRWA bags with explosives found near Gaza school. While carrying out intelligence-based searches in the area near the schools’ compound, the troops of the 50th Battalion located a large amount of weapons, among them: rifles, explosives, military vests, and intelligence documents of Hamas. Israel National News Aug 22, 2024, 4:23 PM INN

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Birthday in captivity: Agam, released hostage, writes to her friend in Hamas captivity. Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 6:07 PM INN

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Hamas considering avenging Haniyeh by killing Israelis abroad.

Hebrew media reports Hamas considering changing tactics from attacking Israel directly to avenge its leader, who was assassinated in Tehran.

Israel National News. Aug 22, 2024, 9:48 PM INN

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Palestinian Authority’s manipulation of children: Martyrs marry the Virgins in Paradise. PA’s message to children is loud and clear: Die for Allah! Flags designate all of Israel as "Palestine" Aug 22, 2024. Palwatch

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Doctors Without Borders crosses the line. The NGO pledges neutrality, so why do they feel entitled to demand a ceasefire in Gaza? Shlomo Levin. (August 22, 2024 / JNS)

In other words, they have no answer. They give no reason why they aren’t criticizing Hamas for its role in delaying or stealing aid, attacking Israel and prolonging the war, holding hostages and hiding behind civilians. They simply reiterate how bad things are.

The next question asks: “Why is MSF calling for a ceasefire? Aren’t you a non-partisan organization?” JNS

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Jewish groups demand extremist influencer Candace Owens’ visa be cancelled. August 22, 2024. The Sydney Morning Herald blocked by Australian Jewish groups. — Jewish groups are demanding the government bar extremist US provocateur Candace Owens from holding a speaking tour across Australia. SMH

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IDF announces name of fallen soldier, Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya, killed in southern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/22/2024 08:39 PM JPost

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Yemen's Houthis say they targeted two vessels in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. By Reuters. 08/22/2024 09:09 PM JPost

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Haredi draft fight enthralls Arab media who offers them refuge. Outlets reporting on a 'severe manpower shortage in the Israeli military'—despite record-high enlistment figures for IDF combat roles.

Lior Ben Ari | published: 08.22.24 | 16:03 YNet

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IDF spokesman's message in Arabic to Hamas: 'We will win and bring our hostages home.' Avichay Adraee, IDF's spokesman in Arabic, said that his birthday wish is 'a sure and inevitable victory, and bringing the hostages back home.' Dalit Halevi. Aug 22, 2024, 10:55 PM INN

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US Ambassador to the UN: 'Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal.' Israel National News. Aug 23, 2024, 5:40 AM INN

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Poll: Likud reaches a peak in number of seats Hezki Baruch. Aug 23, 2024, 12:07 AM INN

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Israeli delegation offers new proposal regarding Philadelphi Corridor - report. By Jerusalem Post Stafff. 08/23/2024 01:38 AM JPost

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Gallant signs administrative detention orders for settlers suspected of violence in West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/23/2024 05:30 AM JPost

Without evidence and trial: Gallant issued administrative arrest warrants for 4 settlers. Galant signed administrative arrest warrants against four Jewish settlers, this without a trial and after there was no evidence against them • The announcement of the administrative arrests was leaked by the security system to the media before the official notification to the detainees, their families and their lawyers • Rivka Sorek • 19 Av 5784 • 23.08.24 • 0:41 Now14

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Australia to command Red Sea maritime task force for six months from October By Reuters. 08/23/2024 05:37 AM JPost

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Accepting nomination, Harris vows support for Israeli security, Palestinian self-determination. By Jacob Magid, Agencies and TOI Staff. Kamala Harris says ‘the time is now’ for hostage-truce deal, but she ‘will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself,’ citing ‘horror’ of October 7. August 23, 2024. TOI

Kamala Harris takes the podium for DNC acceptance speech -- Follow The Post's live coverage.

Harris claims she will ‘stand up’ for Israel — while pushing for a Gaza cease-fire deal By Josh Christenson and Steven Nelson Published Aug. 22, 2024.

CHICAGO — Kamala Harris said Thursday that she will “stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself” as president — while at the same time saying a cease-fire in Gaza must get “done.”

“Now is the time to get a hostage deal and a cease-fire deal done!” she said to loud applause while delivering her presidential nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

“And let me be clear, I will always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself and I will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself,” the vice president added.

Harris voiced sympathy for Israelis in her speech, recalling the massacre of about 1,200 people that started the war, and Palestinian civilians who have died following Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip after Hamas’ surprise attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

“The people of Israel must never again face the horror that the terrorist organization Hamas caused on Oct. 7, including unspeakable sexual violence and the massacre of young people at a music festival,” she said. NYPost

"She caused the attack on October 7" | Trump in an attack on Harris. News 0404. 08/23/2024 07:34 Former US President Donald Trump tonight harshly attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, after her speech at the Democratic Party convention.

Trump wrote on social networks: "Harris caused the Hamas attack on October 7 - Iran was penniless." Among other things, Harris said at the conference: "President Biden and I are working around the clock, because now is the time to get a deal for the release of hostages and a ceasefire.

"... let me be clear - I will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself, and I will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself. Because the people of Israel must never again face the horror that the terrorist organization Hamas caused on October 7." 0404

Trump Slams Kamala: She Hates Israel; She Caused October 7. August 23, 2024. Former President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of being responsible for the October 7 Hamas terror assault on southern Israel. In a series of posts on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump did not hold back in his criticism.

“SHE HATES ISRAEL,” Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, wrote in multiple posts reacting to Harris’s speech at the Democratic National Convention. He further criticized her for avoiding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s session in Congress, stating, “Wouldn’t even show up to Congress for [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu’s session!”

In a second post, Trump doubled down on his accusations, stating, “She caused the Attack of October 7th,” appearing to directly link Harris’s actions to the deadly events. This comment followed Harris’s DNC speech, where she said the horrors of October 7 must never be repeated.

Trump also claimed, “Iran was BROKE – Didn’t have money for Hezbollah,” insinuating that his administration’s policies had financially crippled Iran, whereas current leadership has failed to maintain that stance.

Trump also shared a video highlighting his achievements, asserting that during his presidency from 2016 to 2020, he “played hardball with Iran, destroyed ISIS, kept the Middle East at peace, kept [the US] out of wars through strength.”

Trump also delivered a stark warning about Harris’s potential impact, claiming that her leadership could lead the country into a catastrophic conflict, declaring that she will “take us into a Nuclear World War III!” YWN

Pro-Palestinian activists protest as delegates leave DNC: ‘We’ll rally all night long.’ Police clash with some unruly breakaways from largely peaceful demonstrations, with lower turnout than expected; activists angered by convention’s snubbing of Palestinian Americans By AP, August 23, 2024, 9:17 am TOI

The Arab group's organized "uncommitted" rally and activist anti-Israel Amna Nawaz hosting PBS Newshour is desperately propagating for them.

Amna Nawaz was always staunchly anti Israel. This evening (8/22/24) in particular she couldn't help hiding it, and has repeatedly chose to chase those expected to be anti Israel, to bang over and over again, as to why the DNC is not having a "Palestinian" on stage.

That, after long months of having broadcast directly clips controlled by Hamas fascist regime, Gaza Death Ministry, the very entity so masterful in causing deaths, who uses its civilians as cannon fodders, effectively. at NER

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Friday, August 23, 2024. Palestinian "ambassador" in Vienna defends Hamas, denies they killed any civilians on October 7. Abbas never said otherwise.

Juedische-Allgemeine (Germany) [211] writes about an interview of Salah Abdel-Shafi, the Palestinian "ambassador" to Vienna, by Dirk-Oliver Heckmann in Deutschlandfunk.

It is not Hamas that is violating the laws of war by entrenching itself in schools, but Israel by attacking them. The moderator wanted to know from the ambassador what exactly is permitted under international law when terrorists are in such buildings... EoZ

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JNS poll: 84% of Israelis say ICC a political body. The Israeli public is almost evenly split on the question of which government agencies should be handling the ICC threat, according to a new JNS poll. Caroline B. Glick. (August 23, 2024 / JNS) JNS

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Lebanon's energy crisis worsens as residents turn to Hezbollah for solutions, report. The Washington Post details how worsening electricity grid issues in Lebanon make citizens turn to the terror group who can offer then solutions their government can't . Ynet | published:08.23.24|03:46 YNet

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From pro-Iran militia leaders to big business and billionaires. Following U.S. sanctions on Iran and its proxies, Iran-backed militias in Iraq are focusing on economic gains over geopolitical efforts Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line | published:08.23.24|06:49 YNet

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A terrorist in a suit!’: Danny Danon hits out at Palestinian rep in UNSC confrontation Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations. Danny Danon told the rest of the UNSC that "the days when Jewish blood was spilled without a response are over." By Jerusalem Post Staff. August 23, 2024. JPost

Israeli Ambassador To Palestinian Diplomat: “You Are A Terrorist In A Suit” [VIDEO]. August 23, 2024. In a charged speech before the U.N. Security Council on Thursday, Israel’s newly appointed ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, accused Palestinian representative Riyad Mansour of sympathizing with Hamas and undermining peace efforts. Danon, who replaced Gilad Erdan in the diplomatic role earlier this month, launched a blistering attack on Mansour, calling him a “terrorist in a suit” for his refusal to condemn Hamas.

“You have spent two decades in this place proposing resolutions which stir chaos, sow division, and avoid any hope,” Danon said during. “You have accomplished absolutely nothing.” YWN

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IDF confirms: Missile hits IDF base in Meron, causing damage. Uzi Baruch. Aug 23, 2024, 10:10 AM INN

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Terrorist carrying explosives eliminated in central Gaza. Yoni Kempinski. Aug 23, 2024, 11:12 AM INN

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Avera Mengitsu turns 38 in Hamas captivity, family says. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/23/2024 11:27 AM JPost

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Partial deal may be death sentence for other hostages.

Major General Yiftah Ron-Tal on the hostage deal: 'I prefer we continue to demand a deal that will bring all hostages home at once.'

103FM. Aug 23, 2024, 12:41 PM INN

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Kardashian’s stylist: ‘I will never hide my Zionism.’ Celebrity stylist Dani Levy opens up about her journey to Hollywood, her bond with Kim Kardashian, being disappointed with Kanye West, and her unwavering Israeli pride. Eran Swissa. August 23, 2024 JNS

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Soldier killed in Gaza, bringing IDF death toll to 695. The slain soldier was named as Sgt. Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya, 19, from Ashkelon. (August 23, 2024 / JNS) JNS

Fallen soldier's farewell letter: Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya left a farewell letter to his family. 'I lived a wonderful life, with no regrets. Love you forever. I would be happy if you continue my legacy.'

Israel National News. Aug 23, 2024, 2:47 PM INN

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Seattle Jews mount antisemitism exhibit shut down by museum staff. Andrew Lapin, JTA. Aug 23, 2024, 2:41 PM INN

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Watch: Hezbollah missile officer eliminated. Israel National News. Aug 23, 2024, 4:20 PM INN

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Days before school resumes: IDF strikes school used by Hamas as terror compound. IDF conducts precise strike on Hamas command and control center embedded in the 'Jaafer Ali Bin Abu Taleb school in Zeitoun, Gaza. 'Hamas brutally exploiting the Gazan civilian population for its terrorist activities.' Israel National News. Aug 23, 2024, 4:02 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Barrage of 20 rockets launched into northern Israel, none injured. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/23/2024 06:28 PM JPost

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IDF announces fallen soldier Evyatar Atuar, killed in the Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/23/2024 06:38 PM JPost

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Philadelphi Corridor. Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position .

Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".

Israel National News. Aug 23, 2024, 8:22 PM. INN

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GnasherJew®גנאשר @GnasherJew: Naji Haraj is the Executive Director of Geneva International Centre for Justice.

He justifies terrorism & misuses the Holocaust to promote his abhorrent views.

Unbelievably he sits on @UNHumanRights council! & is the main rep for the International lawyers org. [...] Aug 23, 2024 On X

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Israel Defense Forces @IDF: 🎥WATCH a Hezbollah terrorist cell being eliminated in the area of Tayr Harfa in southern Lebanon by a precise IAF strike.

Following the elimination, a projectile launch was identified, indicating the presence of weapons and rockets. Aug 23, 2024 On X

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COGAT @cogatonline: Gate 96 was opened during the war to enable the @UN to distribute more aid parallel with Kerem Shalom.

This gate requires a special coordination operation by the @IDF that is taking place for months.

Since the UN remains incompetent in collecting aid from Kerem. (While other actors manage to), we agreed, upon the request of the UN to coordinate the opening of gate 96 five days a week. [212] 10:27 AM · Aug 23, 2024 on X

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OSINTdefender @sentdefender: Hezbollah has now announced the Death of Muhammad Mahmoud Negm, a Senior Member in Hezbollah’s Rocket and Missile Force who was Eliminated this morning by an Israeli Precision-Guided Missile, which struck his Car near the Town of Aita al-Jabal in Southern Lebanon. 10:33 AM · Aug 23, 2024 on X

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Barrage of 20 rockets launched into northern Israel, none injured. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/23/2024 06:28 PM JPost

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Iran's FM tells French, British counterparts it has right to retaliate for Haniyeh assassination. By Reuters. 08/23/2024 06:39 PM JPost

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White House sees latest Gaza talks as 'constructive.' By Reuters. August 23, 2024.

Talks in Cairo aimed at reaching a Gaza ceasefire have been "constructive" with some progress made and all sides need to come together to work toward implementation of a proposed agreement, the White House said on Friday.

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that Hamas terrorists should participate in the negotiations, which on Thursday included negotiators from Israel, the United States, Egypt and Qatar.

"We're in Cairo. They're in Cairo. We need Hamas to participate, and we need to get down to the brass tacks of locking in these details. And that's what we're focused on here in the next, coming days here over the course of the weekend," Kirby said. JPost

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At least 7 Hezbollah operatives killed in IDF strikes as terror group bombards north. No injuries after more than 100 projectiles launched from Lebanon throughout day; military says among those it targeted were two members of Hezbollah’s rocket and missile unit. By Emanuel Fabian. August 23, 2024, 5:15 pm. Updated at 11:08 pm. TOI

Dozens of rockets fired towards the north, IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah terrorist. Approximately 40 projectiles fired from Lebanon in one hour. IAF eliminates terrorist Saeed Mahmoud Daeb, a member of Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit, in the Tyre area. Israel National News. Aug 23, 2024, 8:43 PM INN

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Fear and Brisket for Jews at the DNC Jewish delegates at the DNC have to meet in hiding. August 23, 2024 by Daniel Greenfield.

“As the highest-ranking Jewish official in American history, I want my grandkids and all grandkids to never, never face discrimination because of who they are,” Senator Schumer concluded his speech. “But Donald Trump. This is a guy who peddles antisemitic stereotypes.”

Meanwhile Jewish Democrats were literally hiding out at the DNC.

Most Jewish events at the DNC were held at undisclosed locations with organizers having to approve attendees and only then provide them with the secret location shortly beforehand.

Agudath Israel, a traditional religious and not particularly Zionist group, whose members wear black suits and hats, held an open event to discuss the antisemitism faced by Orthodox Jews, only to have masked activists show up and scream that they were going to destroy Israel. No one at the DNC condemned those responsible or held them accountable for their actions. Imagine the reaction if black or Asian attendees were systemically harassed in this way.

“After 50 years fighting antisemitism in America, I could not have imagined a time -Jews would have to meet in secret locations in Chicago at DNC,” former ADL leader Abe Foxman tweeted.

Outside the DNC convention, men in Hamas bandanas flashed victory signs, waved Hamas flags, burned American and Israeli flags, and declared their support for the mass murder of Jews on Oct 7. Inside the DNC convention, President Joe Biden deviated from his prepared teleprompter remarks to declare that, “those protesters out in the street, they have a point.”

When the president says that those who want to kill and harass Jews have a point, is it any wonder that they operate with political impunity and support from the top echelons of the party.

While Schumer was attacking former President Trump, UCLA was appealing a decision by Judge Mark Scarsi, a Trump appointee, who had stepped in after the Democrat administration of UCLA and the Democrat members of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors had sided with Hamas supporters who had kept Jewish students from being able to attend classes.

“In the year 2024, in the United States of America, in the State of California, in the City of Los Angeles, Jewish students were excluded from portions of the UCLA campus because they refused to denounce their faith. This fact is so unimaginable and so abhorrent to our constitutional guarantee of religious freedom,” Scarsi stated.

It’s unimaginable, abhorrent and wholly accepted by much of Schumer’s base.

If Schumer’s grandchildren from his daughter’s lesbian non-Jewish girlfriend decide they’re Jewish and need to be protected against discrimination, it won’t be his party protecting them.

While Jewish attendees were being hunted at the DNC, Doug Emhoff took to the floor to appeal to Jewish voters by once again recalling memories of his last Jewish experience attending his grandmother’s seder in the seventies, eating brisket and sitting on plastic slipcover cushions.

Emhoff assured attendees that Kamala goes to synagogue and he goes to church with her (with doubtless equal sincerity) and that she has “fought against antisemitism and all forms of hate.” He made no mention of the Hamas supporters calling for the murder of Jews outside, the Jewish DNC delegates hiding inside or a nation of six million Jews fighting for survival.

A nation his wife had repeatedly targeted with ugly rhetoric for trying to stop the terrorists.

Shut up and eat your damned brisket, was the message. Liberal Jews kvelling over Kamala’s brisket did not ask which church Emhoff attends and which temple Kamala visits. Kamala’s pastor is Amos Brown III who took her hand and urged her to do something to stop Israel. According to a Washington Post report, the radical black nationalist clergyman told her that the struggle of the ‘Palestinians’ is “our struggle as people of color who have been oppressed.”

Emhoff doesn’t belong to any particular temple or synagogue, but appears to be associated with IKAR headed by Sharon Brous: a member of the councils of anti-Israel groups like J Street, and the New Israel Fund. Brous has a long history of supporting antisemites, attacking Jews for opposing Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar, claiming that Jews “have spent years in hive mentality, pouncing on indications of anti-Semitism among Israel’s critics” and accused the Jewish State of a “52-year military occupation of millions of Palestinian people”.

Kamala’s church and Emhoff’s temple are radical leftist enterprises which both hate Israel.

Vice President Kamala is just the latest in a long line of politicians who send out ‘Court Jews’ to assure the Jewish community that they relate to their cultural values while denying their rights. Kamala conveniently married hers and then sent him out to convince the Jewish community of her fidelity to their most sacred value, not Torah, Judaism or Israel, but a pound of brisket.

And if Kamala can cook a brisket, who really needs a country, safety, self-respect or the ability to attend events at the DNC without being harassed by masked supporters of killing Jews?

Not a single Jewish Democrat stood up to Biden for suggesting that the mobs of Hamas supporters calling for the murder of Jews had “a point”. Nor did they criticize Kamala for her repeated defenses of terrorist protesters. Even the staged moment when DNC delegates called for bringing Jewish hostages home during a speech by the Polin family in imitation of a similar scene at the RNC convention did not change the fact of what was going on behind the cameras.

Rather than committing to an Israeli victory, the Biden administration has spent months pressuring Israel to stop fighting and give in to Hamas demands. Kamala had privately met with Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud who had told a pro-Hamas rally that Dearborn was “the city of resistance”. Gov. Tim Walz was never forced to apologize for his anti-Israel views, Gov Josh Shapiro however was compelled to retract his pro-Israel positions for Kamala’s VP search.

But apparently she cooks almost as good a brisket as the one Emhoff remembers his deceased grandmother making in the days before he abandoned her religion, tradition and values.

When even Jewish delegates at the DNC have to meet in secret, what once appeared to be a subtle choice between nuances of foreign policy in the Middle East has become as graphic as the mobs calling for the murder of Jews inside and outside the convention.

In an echo of Esau, Jews at the DNC had a choice between brisket and their birthright. FPM

Agudath Israel of America @AgudahNews: Today, Pro-Hamas protestors stormed Agudah’s event at the DNC. That these agitators disrupted an event intended to bring awareness to the growing antisemitism against Orthodox Jews in America shows the importance of the event. 6:35 PM · Aug 20, 2024 on X

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Top Hamas Official Ghazi Hamad In Interview With Pro-Palestinian NGO 'Masar Badil': Protests In West Are 'Much Appreciated,' 'Very Effective'; We Coordinate 'With All The Parties, Not Only With The Resistance Factions In The Region'; 'We Will Never Recognize Israel'; We Have Met With 'Leftist Parties'; Since October 7, 'We Were Able To Expand The Area Of Confrontation With The Enemy' And 'Move In So Many Wide Areas, Politically, Diplomatically, Media-Wise'; 'The World Is Becoming More Pro-Palestinian'. August 23, 2024. Memri

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Germany: Three dead, four wounded in knife attack in city of Solingen. Israel National News (Canada). Aug 24, 2024, 1:40 AM. INN

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Houthis publish footage of oil tanker they attacked. Elad Benari, Canada. Aug 24, 2024, 1:55 AM INN

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Blast outside France synagogue, deemed terror attack| officer wounded. Blast is caused when two cars set on fire, and a gas canister hidden in one of them, ignites, outside Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Motte near the southern city of Montpellier; AFP | published:08.24.24|

Two cars set on fire outside a synagogue in southern France on Saturday caused an explosion in which a police officer was injured, authorities said. A suspect caught on a surveillance camera after an explosion that injured a police officer near a synagogue in southern France Saturday was brandishing a Palestinian flag, a source close to the probe said. YNet

France opens terror probe after blast outside synagogue; suspect seen with Palestinian flag. 2 cars set on fire outside Jewish place of worship, gas canister in one of them believed to caused explosion; attacker on the run; Jewish leaders: This was an attempt to kill Jews. By Agencies. August 24, 2024. ([213]. A terror suspect (left) caught on a surveillance camera outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue in the French seaside resort of La Grande Motte; flames outside the synagogue (right) on August 24, 2024. X screenshots, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law). TOI

France: Terrorist blows up vehicle at entrance to synagogue. Orly Harari. Aug 24, 2024, 8:37 PM INN

French authorities search for a suspect after an explosion at a synagogue injured a police officer. Author of the article:Associated Press. Barbara Surk. Published Aug 24, 2024 •

NICE, France (AP) — French authorities on Saturday opened a terrorism investigation after an arson attack on a synagogue in a southwestern Mediterranean town injured a police officer. Security forces were searching for a suspect.

Two cars parked at the Beth Yaacov synagogue complex in the seaside resort town of La Grande Motte near Montpellier were set ablaze just after 8 a.m. (0600 GMT) Saturday, the National Antiterrorism Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.

Firefighters discovered additional fires at two entrances to the synagogue. A police officer who walked up to the site was injured after a propane gas tank in one of the vehicles exploded, the statement said.

Five people, including the rabbi, who were present in the synagogue complex at the time of the attack were unharmed, it added.

Prosecutors were investigating the attack as an attempted assassination linked to a terrorist group and destruction of property with dangerous means, and a crime planned by a terrorist group with an intent to cause harm, the statement said.

The mayor of La Grande Motte, Stephan Rossignol, said that investigators were reviewing the city’s surveillance videos and said that a lone suspect was spotted at the site of the attack.

“We don’t know if the individual has left the city or if he is still in the city,” Rossignol said in an interview with broadcaster France Info. He added: “The individual in question did not manage to get inside the synagogue, even though that was clearly his objective.”

Prosecutors said a male suspect spotted in surveillance videos fleeing the site was carrying a Palestinian flag and a weapon. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations amid an ongoing investigation.

President Emmanuel Macron said the synagogue attack was a “terrorist act” and assured that “everything is being done to find (the) perpetrator.” TorontoSun

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Muslim Women for Harris-Walz withdraws support after DNC denies Palestinian speaker. The group claimed the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin "showed more empathy" to Palestinians than Kamala Harris had. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/24/2024 JPost

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Built to battle ‘woke’ academia, a new Texas school takes on fresh relevance after Oct. 7. With a notable contingent of Jewish students and faculty, the University of Austin private liberal arts college is about to launch its inaugural undergraduate class. By Ricky Ben-David. Ambulances donated to Nasser hospital by the humanitarian organization Rahma Worldwide, are parked outside the medical facility in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip after entering the Palestinian territory from Egypt via the Karem Shalom gate, on August 7, 2024 (Bashar Taleb / AFP) August 24, 2024 TOI

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‘We must celebrate life’: Noa Argamani dances with friends after captivity. Rescued hostage says timing is not ideal as 109 hostages remain in Gaza, including her own parter, but that it is important to ‘celebrate every moment we’re here.’ By TOI Staff. August 24, 2024 TOI

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Daily Briefing Aug. 24: Day 323 – Spotlight on ToI’s Those We Have Lost memorial project. Project coordinator Amy Spiro joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan to speak about 10 individuals who have fallen on or since October 7 whose stories made a mark By TOI Staff. August 24, 2024 TOI

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BBC is blasted for describing Hamas suicide bomb attacks that killed 80 civilians aged 13 to 83 as 'military operations.' 13:40 EDT 24 Aug 2024, updated 14:26 EDT 24 Aug 2024. By Dan Woodland. The BBC has come under fire for describing a series of Hamas suicide bomb attacks that killed Israeli civilians as 'military operations'. DailyMail

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Amid Gaza war and multi-front threats, Israelis rush to build home bomb shelters Depending on location, people have 15-90 seconds to get to a bomb shelter compared to 30 minutes in the 1950s, making public shelters less relevant. By Nir Kafri and Talek Harris. August 24, 2024 TOI

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Rocket sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/24/2024 JPost

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NYU issues hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists.’ Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel activists claim targeting Zionists isn’t antisemitic because not all Jews identify as Zionists; new policy shows school disagrees, given that most Jews do. By Andrew Lapin. August 24, 2024. TOI

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Meta warns US campaigns to be wary after blocking Iran-linked hackers on WhatsApp. Accounts linked to Iranian ‘threat actor’ sent messages to individuals in Israel, Palestine, Iran, US and UK, pretending to be technical support, tech giant says By AFP. August 24, 2024 TOI

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U.S. Chairman of Joint Chiefs in surprise Middle East trip as Iran threat looms. Brown says his visit is to deter any type of broader escalation and ensure the U. S. is taking all the appropriate steps to avoid a broader conflict. Reuters | 08.24.24 YNet

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IDF successfully intercepts suspicious aerial target crossing from Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/24/2024 JPost

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IDF warns residents of Alma'azi camp area to evacuate for second time in a week. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/24/2024 JPost

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Explosive device detonates during IDF operation in West Bank, none injured. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/24/2024 JPost

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German official says stabbing incident was perhaps 'terrorism.' By Reuters. 08/24/2024 JPost

'Arab looking man' strikes German City; 3 Killed, Several Wounded ... Aug 24, 2024— The incident occurred on the evening of August 23, with the suspect, described by some witnesses as an "Arab-looking man"... ToI.in

Islamic State group claims responsibility for deadly knife attack in Solingen, Germany. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people and wounded at least eight others, saying in a statement on its Telegram account that it was "in revenge for Muslims in Palestine and everywhere".

Issued on: 24/08/2024 - 20:40. France24

Islamic State claims German knife rampage that killed three ‘to avenge Palestine.’ Massive manhunt underway for assailant who remains on the run after slashing throats at music festival killing three and wounding eight others. By Daniel Niemann and Stephanie Liechtenstein. August 24, 2024, 11:41 PM TOI

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Terrorists throw explosives at security forces searching for lost Israelis in West Bank - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/24/2024 JPost

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Watch: IDF soldiers destroy Islamic JIhad tunnel route in Khan Yunis. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/24/2024 JPost

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IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad. Israel National News. Aug 24, 2024, 8:00 PM INN

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IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in weapons production. Israel National News Aug 24, 2024, 8:07 PM INN

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Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza Sergeant First Class (res.) Danil Pechenyuk, Sergeant First Class (res.) Nitai Metodi, and Sergeant Major (res.) Yaniv Itzhak Oren, fell during combat in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF reported. Israel National News. Aug 24, 2024, 8:20 PM INN

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J Street's two-faced response to pro-Hamas protesters. How come one minute J street is calling pro-Hamas slogans “hateful, antisemitic, vile and abhorrent,” and the next minute it’s saying that such slogans are “not anti-Semitic or even anti Israel...?" Moshe Phillips. August 24, 2024. [...] In public, J Street says it’s horrified by the antisemitism of pro-Hamas protesters. But in private this week, J Street’s president pressured Jewish Democrats to stop accusing the protesters of being antisemitic. Why the two faces? INN

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Israel estimates Hezbollah will attack in the near future. Israel National News. Aug 24, 2024. INN

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WATCH: 'Significant' Hamas operative Muhammad Salah eliminated in Israeli strike. Muhammad Salah was an operative in Hamas's Weapons Manufacturing Headquarters and oversaw projects and development for the organization. By Jerusalem Post Staff. August 24, 2024.

IDF eliminates Hamas weapons developer Mohammad Saleh. June 24, 2024. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

A "significant" Hamas terrorist, Muhammad Salah, was struck and eliminated in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip, the IDF reported on Monday morning.

According to the military, Salah was an operative in Hamas's Weapons Manufacturing Headquarters and oversaw projects and development for the terror organization.

The IDF noted that Saleh was involved in the development of "strategic weaponry" and commanded squads of Hamas terrorists working on weapons development.... JPost

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Hamas weapons maker Taha Abu Nada killed in IAF airstrike. According to the military, Nada was an operative in Hamas's weapons manufacturing headquarters. By Jerusalem Post Staff. August 24, 2024.

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. August 24, 2024. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit).

An Israel Air Force aircraft struck and eliminated Hamas terrorist Taha Abu Nada, the IDF stated on Saturday.

The strike was reportedly conducted based on intelligence provided by the Military Intelligence Directorate.

According to the military, Nada was an operative in Hamas's Weapons Manufacturing Headquarters and was responsible for the production of both military ordnance and weapons production equipment.

Separately, on Friday, the IDF commenced a "targeted operation against terrorist infrastructure" in the Gaza City area and has succeeded in eliminating both Hamas terrorists as well as infrastructure used by the terror organization, the military added.

The elimination of Nada follows the June killing of Hamas terrorist Muhammad Salah, who the IDF stated was a significant" terrorist in Hamas's Weapons Manufacturing Headquarters... JPost

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No progress with Hamas talks in Cairo, Philadephi remains contentious - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/24/2024 11:54 PM JPost

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IDF neutralizes terrorist in Jenin during operation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 01:42 AM JPost

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Iraqi militia claim to have launched drone attack on Haifa - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 01:48 AM JPost

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Australian police say 4 people injured in Sydney stabbing attack. By Reuters. 08/25/2024 04:00 AM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah terror targets amid fears of extensive attack. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 04:59 AM JPost

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The cabinet will meet for urgent discussion at 07:00 given Hezbollah escalation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 05:36 AM JPost

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Ben Gurion delays flights amid fear of escalation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 05:39 AM JPost

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MDA on high alert across Israel amid security concerns. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 05:48 AM JPost

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Power outages in Acre following barrage of rockets. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 06:19 AM JPost

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Yoav Gallant declares emergency situation for 48 hours By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 06:19 AM JPost

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Petah Tikvah opens all shelters in wake of Hezbollah escalation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 06:22 AM JPost

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Hezbollah: 'We launched an attack in revenge for the killing of Fuad Shukr'. By Guy Ulster. 08/25/2024 06:27 AM JPost

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Gallant speaks with US counterpart Lloyd Austin. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 06:38 AM JPost

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Benny Gantz: 'We are all one fist in the fight against Hezbollah' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 06:41 AM JPost

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One woman lightly wounded from shrapnel in Acre. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 06:55 AM JPost

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Work and education approved in North and Central Israel, airspace re-opens. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/25/2024 07:00 AM JPost

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Pentagon chief reaffirms US commitment to Israel's defense. By Reuters. 08/25/2024 07:21 AM JPost

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Israel’s Ben Gurion airport expected to resume operations, airports authority says. By Reuters. 08/25/2024 07:23 AM JPost

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The IDF launched an attack to remove threats in Lebanon, a special situation was declared on the home front. Air Force fighter jets attacked terrorist targets in Lebanon tonight (between Saturday and Sunday), after Hezbollah's preparations to launch rockets and missiles at the State of Israel were detected. Defense Minister Galant signed a special situation on the home front for 48 hours , the IDF spokesman told the public: "The defense is not airtight, continue to act responsibly."

Notable updates:

-Political source: Hezbollah also intended to fire at strategic installations in the center of the country. -Hezbollah in an official statement: We have completed the first phase of the response, we have launched 320 rockets -The Home Front Command has updated the defensive instructions from the Gush Dan and North. -The thwarted shooting: Hezbollah planned to fire about 6,000 rockets and UAVs into Israel.

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The IDF launched an attack to remove threats in Lebanon, a special situation was declared on the home front. Air Force fighter jets attacked hundreds of Hizballah terrorist targets • The Home Front Command updated the directives from Gush Dan (-Tel Aviv metropolitan area) and the north • Alarms in the Galilee, the alert was also activated in Safed, Acre and Ein HaMifratz • A political party: the terrorist organization intended to fire at strategic installations in the center of the country • N12 writers| N12 | Published 05:02 25.08.24 | Updated 07:32 25.08.24

Air Force fighter jets attacked terrorist targets in Lebanon tonight (between Saturday and Sunday), after Hezbollah's preparations to launch rockets and missiles at the State of Israel were detected. Defense Minister Galant signed a special situation on the home front for 48 hours , the IDF spokesman told the public: "The defense is not airtight, continue to act responsibly."

Notable updates:

-Political source: Hezbollah also intended to fire at strategic installations in the center of the country.

-Hezbollah in an official statement: We have completed the first phase of the response, we have launched 320 rockets

-The Home Front Command has updated the defensive instructions from the Gush Dan and North.

-The thwarted shooting: Hezbollah planned to fire about 6,000 rockets and UAVs into Israel.

Regular updates - minute by minute.

08:01 - American senior: the forces in the Middle East - to thwart an attack from Iran

A senior American told the New York Times: The The deployment of the US military in the Middle East is mainly oriented towards deterrence at thwarting an attack from Iran. The IDF is itself dealing with thwarting an attack by Hezbollah from southern Lebanon.  The two American aircraft carriers, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, are stationed in the Gulf of Oman.

07:56 - Assessment: IDF strikes hit thousands of Hezbollah missiles and UAVs.

07:46 - In Lebanon they claim: the IDF attack - the most powerful since the beginning of the war. The Lebanese news agency updates that the Israeli attack was the "most violent" since the war began. According to the report, at least two people were injured, in attacks that led to "serious damage" to the local infrastructure.

07:37 - More alarms in Hurfeish, Sasa and in the Meron area.

07:34 - Published: Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, 20 years old from Beit Dagan, was killed in a battle in Gaza.

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, 20 years old, from Beit Dagan, a fighter in the 202nd Battalion, Parachute Brigade, fell in battle in the south of the Gaza Strip. Tzadikov is the 700th space since the beginning of the war. During the fighting in the Gaza Strip, another fighter was seriously injured.

07:12 - A political source: Hezbollah's attack was also aimed at strategic facilities in the center of the country.

Senior Israeli officials clarified: the "removal of the threat" operation - due to the understanding that Hezbollah intends to carry out a shooting that has not been carried out so far during the war.

07:10 - Foreign Minister Katz addressed foreign ministers around the world: we worked to prevent a certain attack.

Katz addressed dozens of foreign ministers around the world and called on them to support Israel. Minister Katz made it clear that Israel is not interested in an all-out war and will act according to developments. "We acted to prevent a certain attack on Israel, we will act strongly against anyone who threatens us," Katz said.

07:03 - Hizbollah in an official announcement: We have completed the first phase of the response, we have launched 320 rockets.

07:01 - Damage to a house in Acre as a result of a direct hit.

([214] Direct damage to Acre (photo: according to Article 27 A)

06:55 - Documentation - UAV hit on a road in the Golan.

06:52 - Political official: We removed a serious threat to millions of citizens.

A political official clarified after the attacks in Lebanon: "This is not an attack to start a war but to remove a serious threat to millions of Israeli citizens. The continuation of the escalation depends on Hezbollah's action." In the meantime, the government meeting at 11:00 was cancelled.

06:49 - The White House: President Biden is following the events.

The White House said Biden is in contact with his national security team and is monitoring recent events. "In his instructions, senior administration officials are in contact with Israeli officials," the White House said in a statement. "President Biden will continue to support Israel's right to defend itself and we will continue to work for stability in the region."

06:45 - Report: Israel destroyed rocket launchers that aimed to fire on Tel Aviv at 05:00.

A Western intelligence source told the New York Times: Israel's pre-emptive strike in Lebanon hit missile launchers that were aiming to fire at Tel Aviv early in the morning. The Western source added that all the launchers that were attacked were destroyed and that Israel expects a major response from Hezbollah.

06:40 - The Home Front Command updated the instructions from Dan and North areas.

The IDF spokesman updated: "The Home Front Command updated the policy in the last few hours. You can have an educational activity and go to work - if you can reach the protected space during the defense. The highway will open at 07:00.

Hagari added: "We continue to remove threats on the home front. Dozens of planes are now attacking targets in southern Lebanon. The defense systems are on a defense mission. When we said - we will do everything necessary to protect the citizens, that's what we meant."

06:29 - Documentation: Interception at sea, before hitting a vessel. Instructions from the Home Front Command (photo: IDF spokesman Instructions of the Home Front Command Photo : IDF spokesman 06:25 - Minister of Defense Gallant spoke with the American Secretary of Defense

Gallant spoke with his American counterpart Austin, on the background of the attack in Lebanon. "We attacked Lebanon in a targeted manner in order to remove an immediate threat to the citizens of Israel," Gallant said. "We are following what is happening in Beirut and are determined to use all the means at our disposal in order to protect our citizens."

According to a statement from Gallant's office, the minister and his colleague discussed the need to prevent regional escalation. The Pentagon said: " Defense Minister Lloyd Austin emphasized in his speech the commitment of the United States to defend Israel in any attack by Iran and its forces in the region."

In the meantime, it was reported in the US that Israel informed the Americans in advance of the intention to carry out an operation to remove the threat from Hezbollah.

06:20 - Hezbollah officially announced: they are responding to the assassination of Fuad Shukr.

The terrorist organization stated that the shooting at Israel was part of the response to the assassination of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukar. "We launched an air attack with a large number of UAVs towards the depths of Israel and military targets. The military operations will take time, we are on the highest alert." Hezbollah added: "If Lebanese citizens are harmed - the punishment will be severe and very severe."

06:17 - The shooting to the north continues, about 200 launches were carried out into Israeli territory in the last two hours .

06:10 - Acre: slightly wounded by shrapnel Mako

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets that posed ‘imminent threat’ to Israeli civilians, as alarms sound. Emanuel Fabian. August 24, 2024.

The IDF says it has detected preparations by Hezbollah to launch rockets and missiles and is preemptively striking in Lebanon “to remove the threat.”

Fighter jets are striking Hezbollah targets that “posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel,” the army says, adding that “life-saving instructions” will be sent out in some parts of the country.

Alarms are meanwhile sounding in several northern communities. TOI

IDF strikes Lebanon to foil major attack; Hezbollah fires hundreds of rockets at north. Terror group says response to commander’s killing has begun * NYT: Israeli strikes targeted launchers primed to fire toward Tel Aviv at 5 a.m. * Ben Gurion Airport briefly closed. TOI

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Foreign Minister: 'We don't seek war, but will do whatever it takes to protect citizens.' Foreign Minister Israel Katz says he sent messages to his counterparts in dozens of countries urging them to support Israel's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah. Israel National News. Aug 25, 2024, 11:02 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Israeli intelligence countered Hezbollah's plans and prevented regional war. Analysis: The IDF's preemptive strike on Hezbollah rocket launchers prevented thousands of munitions from reaching Tel Aviv and from striking northern Israel. Ron Ben Yishai | published:08.25.24| 06:00 YNet

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Daily Briefing Aug. 25: Day 324 – Will there be a sequel to the Hezbollah retaliation? Military reporter Emanuel Fabian presents a timeline of the dramatic early-morning strikes on both sides of the northern border, and updates us on the weekend’s events in Gaza By TOI Staff August 25, 2024, 2:03 pm

Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.

According to the IDF, some 210 rockets and some 20 drones were launched from Lebanon at northern Israel in Hezbollah’s attack this morning. Some of the projectiles were intercepted, while others struck Israel, causing damage and injuries. But also according to the IDF, potentially thousands of launchers were preemptively struck. Fabian gives us a timeline of events.

US Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, began a Middle East trip in Jordan and said he will also travel to Egypt and Israel in the coming days to hear the perspectives of military leaders. What does his presence in the region signal?

Five soldiers were killed during fighting against the Hamas terror group in the central Gaza Strip over the weekend. We hear about the deadly incidents and also learn about a lengthy tunnel attributed to Palestinian Islamic Jihad that was recently uncovered.

For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog.

Discussed articles include: IDF hits Hezbollah launch sites in Lebanon to thwart major attack on central, north Israel.

IDF bracing for ‘significant week,’ as Hezbollah strike expected within days.

Top US general makes surprise trip to Middle East as threatened Iranian attack looms.

Travel chaos as Ben Gurion Airport briefly shut, foreign airlines nix flights.

IDF says soldier killed in Gaza yesterday, raising toll of op to 339.

3 reservists killed in central Gaza fighting, bringing IDF’s weekend toll to 4.

IDF reservist killed, others wounded by explosive device in Gaza City. TOI

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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange up as Israel says it thwarted massive Hezbollah attack. Economic experts say investors optimistic after Israel substantially foils large assault by Lebanon-based terror group, but situation dynamic as Iranian threat still looms. By TOI Staff. August 25, 2024, 2:05 pm. TOI

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Hezbollah attack damages apartments and a kindergarten: 'Everything exploded and flew over us.' Hezbollah's intention to hit strategic targets in Israel was thwarted, but its attack damage many homes in Acre, likely from a failed Iron Dome interception; 'There was no time to get to the shelter, we hung on to the wall,' says mother of special needs child. Yair Kraus | published: 09.25.24|04:58 YNet

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Netanyahu vows more ‘surprising blows’ after Israel thwarted ‘thousands’ of Hezbollah rockets: 'Not the end'.

By Danielle Wallace, Fox News, August 25, 2024.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed more “surprising blows” against Iran-backed terrorist groups after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly struck launch sites in Lebanon just minutes before Hezbollah was planning to fire thousands of rockets into central Israel.

“What happened today is not the end of the story. Hezbollah tried to attack the State of Israel with rockets and drones early in the morning,” Netanyahu said at a government meeting in Tel Aviv Sunday morning. “We instructed the IDF to carry out a powerful pre-emptive strike to remove the threat.”

“The IDF destroyed thousands of short-range rockets, and they were all intended to harm our citizens and our forces in Galilee,” he continued. “In addition, the IDF intercepted all the UAVs that Hezbollah launched for a strategic purpose in the center of the country. We are hitting Hezbollah with surprising blows…. Three weeks ago, we eliminated his chief of staff, and today, we foiled his attack plan.”

“Nasrallah in Beirut and Khamenei in Tehran should know that this is another step on the way to change the situation in the north and return our residents safely to their homes,” Netanyahu added. “And I repeat – this is not the end of the story.”…

A Western intelligence official told the New York Times that Israel’s preemptive attack targeted and destroyed missile launchers in Lebanon that had been programmed to fire at 5 a.m. toward Tel Aviv. Fox News

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US, Israel join forces on hunt for Hamas' Sinwar. A joint effort includes advanced technology; Yahya Sinwar no longer uses phones and has a system of couriers like that used by Osama Bin Laden,although, unlike Al Qaeda leader, he still runs the war and has the final word on any negotiated deal. ynet, I24NEWS | published:08.25.24|09:00 YNet

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2 Terrorist dead in attempted ramming attack. Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov|08.25.24|12:16. YNet

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Hezbollah thought to have targeted Mossad HQ near Tel Aviv in ‘mostly’ foiled barrage. Army now says only hundreds of rocket launchers were set to be used in morning attack, though it hit thousands to remove ‘larger future threat’; drones aimed at Tel Aviv area. By Emanuel Fabian and Joshua Davidovich. August 25, 2024, 4:30 pm. TOI

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Navy sailor Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, 21 from Geva Binyamin, was killed Sunday morning when an Iron Dome interceptor missile hit his Israel Navy Dvora-class fast patrol ship off the coast of Nahariya. Israel National News. Published: Aug 25, 2024, 2:59 PM (GMT+3) Updated: 5:53 PM YNet

Israeli Navy sailor killed, two hurt by interceptor missile amid Hezbollah attack. Air Force investigating possibility that interceptor locked onto patrol boat off coast of northern Israel instead of drone launched from Lebanon. By Emanuel Fabian August 25, 2024, 8:01 pm. TOI

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French police arrest synagogue blast suspect. August 25, 2024. Malu Cursino & Jaroslav Lukiv. BBC News.

French police say they have arrested a man suspected of setting fires and causing an explosion outside a synagogue in a southern resort. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said "the alleged perpetrator" was detained on Saturday. He added that the police had shown "great professionalism". French media reported that the suspect was shot and injured by police after he opened fire on the officers who came to arrest him in the city of Nîmes. Earlier on Saturday, a police officer was injured in the blast outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue in the nearby seaside resort of La Grande-Motte.

The police officer's injuries are not said to be life-threatening, following the blast between 08:00 and 08:30 local time (07:00-07:30 BST) on Saturday. Five people, including the rabbi, were inside the synagogue at the time, authorities said. The explosion was caused by two cars which were set alight outside Police sources told French media that one of the vehicles contained a hidden gas canister. The suspect - who was reportedly carrying a Palestinian flag - also set fire to several entrance doors of the synagogue. Jewish community leader Yonathan Arfi said the incident was "an attempt to kill Jews" and seemed to have been timed to target Saturday morning worshippers. President Emmanuel Macron said the incident was "a terrorist act". One eyewitness, who asked to remain anonymous, told the BBC: "Just as we were coming round the last corner, there was a huge explosion - a fireball into the air. "It was surreal, like a film. We didn’t go any further." Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Mr Darmanin visited the site on Saturday evening. Both had earlier condemned the attack, with Mr Attal calling it "an antisemitic act". "What happened here shocks and scandalises all Republicans in our country," Mr Attat said during the visit. "Because the reality is that once again, French Jews have been targeted, attacked because of their beliefs." Mr Attal said an "absolute tragedy" had been "narrowly avoided" as "there would have been victims" if the synagogue had been full of worshippers. Both Mr Attal and Mr Darmanin said security would be strengthened outside synagogues. "I want to assure our Jewish fellow citizens and the municipality of my full support," Mr Darmanin said earlier in the day.

"Absolute tragedy" avoided in France synagogue attack, says PM.

The French Jewish community already live under high security, with many synagogues and Jewish schools under police protection. A January 2024 report by the Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) said there had been a nearly threefold increase of antisemitic acts in France between 2022 and 2023. In May, police shot dead a man after a synagogue in the north-western city of Rouen was set on fire. In 2015, two days after the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo magazine, four people were murdered in a hostage attack on a kosher supermarket. The explosion comes amid heightened concerns for Europe's Jewish community, after the latest survey from the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published last month found that Jewish people in the bloc continue to face high levels of antisemitism. More than 8,000 Jews in 13 EU countries, including Germany and France, were interviewed. Some 96% said they had encountered antisemitism in their daily lives. There has been widespread condemnation of the attempted arson attack across France's political spectrum. Left-wing politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon called it an "intolerable crime", while the far-right National Rally's Jordan Bardella said it was "a criminal and antisemitic act". BBC

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Harris faces uphill battle to win back Muslim votes in swing state of Michigan. Community leaders, angered by Biden’s support for Israel, ‘are in listening mode’ with new nominee, even as Muslim Women for Harris disbands after pro-Palestinians snubbed at DNC. By AFP and TOI Staff. August 25, 2024, 7:04 pm. TOI

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Terrorists carried out a lynch om shepherds in Mount Hebron, three were injured. Today, Arab rioters attacked with clubs and stones Jewish shepherds from an agricultural farm near the settlement of ma'ale hever in Mount Hebron • IDF forces and residents who were rushed to the scene were also attacked • Three shepherds were moderately and lightly injured and were taken to the hospital

Hello Halfon. • 21 Av 5784 • 25.08.24 • 20:46. Today's lynching joins a series of Arab attacks that have taken place almost every week in recent months against shepherds in the hills and farms in Judea-Samaria, culminating in the murder of binyamin achimair hy"d on Gal Yosef Binyamin's farm and the attack with an ax of a Jewish shepherd from Ramon farm who was taken to the hospital in serious condition while unconscious. Now14

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'There was a big explosion'. Watch: Dramatic footage from preemptive strike on Hezbollah. Israel National News. Aug 25, 2024, 8:27 PM INN

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Family marks 20th birthday of hostage Agam Berger with music and song. The budding violinist had only just begun her IDF service as a surveillance soldier at the Nahal Oz army base when she was taken captive to Gaza. By Jessica Sheinberg. August 25, 2024, 8:35 PM TOI

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Hamas again rejects hostage deal proposal. Israel National News. Aug 25, 2024, 9:41 PM INN

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Missile lands near Rishon Lezion, Hamas claims responsibility. Israel National News. Aug 25, 2024, 10:23 PM INN

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Nasrallah falsely claims Hezbollah attack was success, reserves right to strike again. Although large-scale assault from Lebanon was largely thwarted, terror group leader maintains it achieved its goals, says he’s waiting to ascertain results were ‘satisfactory’. By Gianluca Pachianni. August 25, 2024, 10:22 PM TOI

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IDF Spokesman Hagari: Hezbollah attempted to harm Israel, but was met with an iron fist. Israel National News. Aug 25, 2024, 10:54 PM INN

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House Speaker: 'Iran and its terror groups must be held accountable.' Elad Benari. Aug 26, 2024, 12:45 AM INN

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Israel coordinates delivery of 25,100 polio vaccine vials to Gaza amid fears of outbreak. Vials enough to inoculate 1.25 million people, over half of Strip’s population, as aid groups call for weeklong truce for vaccination drive following 1st case of polio in 25 years. By TOI Staff and AP. Polio vaccines arrive at the Kerem Shalom border crossing with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, August 25, 2024. (COGAT) August 25, 2024, 11:38 PM TOI

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US universities, Jewish groups hope to change campus climate as school year begins. With new initiatives including broader rules around demonstrations and even full-time surveillance, institutions seek to rein in anti-Israel protesters, who vow not to ease up. By Andrew Lapin. August 26, 2024, 1:51 AM TOI

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How Oct 7 spurred young Zionists to make Aliyah. Yogev Israely|08.26.24 YNet

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Hezbollah resumes attacks as fires erupt in north. A day and a half after major assault, terror group launches waves of drones and rockets, forcing Galilee residents into shelters; bushfire breaks out near Ayelet Hashahar; IDF conducts strikes in southern Lebanon Yair Kraus|08.26.24|13:34 YNet

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US still working toward Gaza ceasefire deal in Cairo, Sullivan says. By Reuters. 08/26/2024 01:20 AM JPost

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IDF successfully intercepts aerial threat in southern Golan. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/26/2024 07:55 AM JPost

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Courage and bravery: 702 soldiers have fallen since October 7th Israel National News. Aug 26, 2024, 2:12 PM INN

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Strike on a vehicle in area of Sidon, Lebanon - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/26/2024 02:29 PM JPost]

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Mediators continue to push for breakthrough in Gaza cease-fire talks Mediators aim to hammer out key aspects of hostage release deal before moving on to Israeli troop deployment in Gaza, where tensions are focused

Itamar Eichner | published: 08.26.24| 13:16 YNet

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Anti-Israel groups set to hold mass protest in New York City next Monday. By Michael Starr. 08/26/2024 03:18 PM JPost

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Report: Attempt to eliminate Hamas official in Lebanon failed. Israel National News. Aug 26, 2024, 3:30 PM INN

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Egypt: Hasn't accepted Israeli presence in Rafah border crossing or Philadelphi corridor. By Reuters. 08/26/2024 03:32 PM JPost

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Netanyahu's office says that displaced Israelis can extend stay in hotels. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/26/2024 03:37 PM JPost

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Terrorize Israelis while eliciting sympathy abroad: Inside Hamas’s propaganda strategy. In accordance with its founding charter, Hamas uses a sophisticated media presence and uniform narrative to rally its base — and turn the world against Israel. August 26, 2024, 4:02 pm TOI

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Wife of terror victim: 'Exactly what he was afraid of happened.' Israel National News. Aug 26, 2024, 4:15 PM INN

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Govt, extends lodging assistance period for displaced residents. Israel National News. Aug 26, 2024, 4:21 PM INN

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Hostages and Missing Families Forum to lead vehicle convoy from Tel Aviv to Gaza By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/26/2024 04:27 PM JPost

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Iranian chief of staff: 'Revenge for Ismail Haniyeh is certain'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/26/2024 05:02 PM JPost

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Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza.

In the past two weeks, the soldiers of the 7th Brigade eliminated dozens of terrorists, and over 100 terror targets were struck in aerial operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

Israel National News. Aug 26, 2024, 5:15 PM INN

British maritime agency reports incident 61 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Mokha. By Reuters. 08/26/2024 05:59 PM JPost

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New Trump ad pays tribute to ‘thousands’ of Oct. 7 victims. Video by Republican US presidential nominee appears to accuse Biden of a soft approach to Iran that enabled Hamas attacks. By TOI Staff. August 26, 2024, 6:20 PM TOI

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Threat of attack against Israel by Iran, proxies still exists, Pentagon says. By Reuters. 08/26/2024 06:52 PM JPost

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Stabbing in Germany’s Solingen fuels bitter debate on immigration Some locals fear attack that killed 3 people will increase support for far-right parties, while others say incident demonstrates asylum policy must change By Sam Reeves. August 26, 2024, 8:12 PM TOI

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Israel will finance guided tours to Temple Mount for the first time - KAN. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/26/2024 08:36 PM JPost

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IDF: 90% of Hezbollah rocket launches were from civilian area. Israel National News. Aug 26, 2024, 9:06 PM INN

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Yahya Sinwar reportedly hiding in plain sight 'dressed as a woman'. The architect of the October 7 massacre likely is not hiding in tunnels for more than 24 hours to 36 hours at a time, a former Shin Bet official said . I24NEWS | published:08.26.24 | 12:13 YNet

Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar ‘Dressed As A Woman’ To Hide From Israel And US | English News.

Mirror Now. Aug 26, 2024.

Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar is forced to dress like a woman to move around in Gaza. Yahya has been moving from place to place in Gaza. Yahya Sinwar was appointed as Hamas’ chief after Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination. on YouTube

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Israeli strikes pound targets across Gaza Strip - Arab media reports. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/27/2024 08:28 AM JPost

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Attack in Samaria: 'Rioters stormed the vehicle and pelted it with stones'. Miriam Yered, a resident of Yitzhar who was on her way home, was pelted with stones by terrorists who ambushed her car. Israel National News, Aug 27, 2024, 9:40 AM INN

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Israel to clear mines near Beit She'an, northern Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/27/2024 10:18 AM JPost

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State Attorney determines killing of prison guard to be terror attack. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/27/2024 11:07 AM JPost

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Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi rescued from Gaza. Israel National News. Aug 27, 2024, 3:32 PM INN

Qaid returns home: Israeli leaders 'overjoyed' at 'daring, courageous' rescue. Israel National News. Aug 27, 2024, 4:11 PM INN

Released hostage: The terrorists asked my father for ransom. Israel National News. Aug 27, 2024, 3:54 PM INN

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hostage rescued from tunnel thanks to precise intelligence'. Israel National News. Aug 27, 2024, 4:47 PM INN

Rescued hostage's brother: 'Can't explain these feelings, better than being born again'. The brother of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity on Tuesday, commented on the rescue. Israel National News. Aug 27, 2024, 5:45 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Starved in isolation, rescued hostage says watched fellow captive die.

Farhan Alkadi shares with relatives harsh conditions and isolation he faced in captivity, spending much of his time in darkness; friend calls Hamas ‘a devil.’ Hassan Shaalan, Matan Tzuri, Yoav Zitun|08.27.24 | 23:02 YNet

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Having faced antisemitism, I hope to empower Israel's Paralympics team'. Eden Golan, who represented Israel at a Eurovision marred by antisemitic demonstrations, joins group of Israelis to support Paralympic team in Paris, boosting their morale. By Oren Aharoni. Published on 08-27-2024 11:55. Last modified: 08-27-2024 11:58. ILH

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Antisemitic flyers distributed at homes of Berkeley residents. By Michael Starr. 08/27/2024 06:59 PM JPost

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Rallies against antisemitism held in southern France after synagogue terrorist attack BY Michael Starr. 08/27/2024 07:05 PM JPost

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IDF begins dismantling Nahal Oz outpost, parents of fallen soldiers outraged - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/27/2024 07:11 PM JPost

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Moody's warns conflict with Iran, Hezbollah can have drastic effect on credit rating - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/27/2024 08:43 PM JPost

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White House's Kirby says US would defend Israel in Iranian attack. By Reuters. 08/27/2024 09:28 PM JPost

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IDF aircraft break sound barrier above Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/27/2024 09:47 PM JPost

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Over 29,000 immigrants have moved to Israel since October 7, WZO says. After steep fall-off following Hamas massacre, figures show uptick in Jews immigrating to Israel under Law of Return, in trend thought to be fueled by increase in antisemitism. By TOI Staff. 27 Aug 2024, 10:49 pm TOI

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IDF conducts counterterrorism operations in Jenin, Tulkarm. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/28/2024 01:15 AM JPost

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Leading Emirati analyst: A picture that powerfully illustrates the reality.

Leading Emirati analyst: A picture that powerfully illustrates the reality. Amjad Taha shared a picture of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi in the hospital being treated by a Jewish doctor with his 500 thousand-plus followers. 'Congratulations to Israel and to humanity.' Israel National News. Aug 27, 2024, 6:26 PM (GMT+3)

([215] Farhan with the Jewish doctor Soroka Medical Center)

Amjad Taha, a leading Emirati analyst, was moved to see a picture of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi in the hospital being treated by a Jewish doctor wearing a kippah.

Taha shared the picture with his 500 thousand plus followers on X and wrote: "First, in the Middle East, this is a moment for all to celebrate. Congratulations to Israel and to humanity."

He added: "Second, this picture powerfully illustrates the reality: the so-called 'apartheid' Jewish state, where a Jewish doctor is treating a Muslim Arab who was held hostage by Hamas-ISIS Islamist terrorists in Gaza. Israel, this 'apartheid' state, dispatched 18 Jewish soldiers to rescue the Muslim Arab Bedouin and reunite him with his seven children."

Taha also took a jab at Israel haters abroad: "If you live in New York, Paris, or London, you might be confused because your media won’t show you this reality of the Middle East. Instead, go protest against McDonald’s burgers and Starbucks chai lattes." INN

Amjad Taha أمجد طه @amjadt25 : First in the Middle East, this is a moment for all to celebrate. Congratulations to Israel and to humanity. Second, this picture powerfully illustrates the reality: the so-called 'apartheid' Jewish state, where a Jewish doctor is treating a Muslim Arab who was held hostage by Hamas-ISIS Islamist terrorists in Gaza. Israel, this 'apartheid' state, dispatched 18 Jewish soldiers to rescue the Muslim Arab Bedouin and reunite him with his seven children. If you live in New York, Paris, or London, you might be confused because your media won’t show you this reality of the Middle East. Instead, go protest against McDonald’s burgers and Starbucks chai lattes. 3:37 PM · Aug 27, 2024 on X

IDF operates in the Jenin and Tubas areas in the West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/28/2024 07:31 AM JPost

MORE DETAILS: Rescued Captive Said That Jewish Hostage Died Next To Him August 28, 2024. New details have emerged about the rescue of Kaid Farhan Al-Qadi from Gaza on Tuesday after 326 days in captivity

According to reports, the IDF did not have specific intelligence information about Qadi but did not find him by “chance,” as some outlets reported. IDF forces were operating in the area for days and were on the outlook for hostages. As the forces were searching a tunnel network, they unexpectedly found Qadi, in a tunnel 65 feet underground, alone and unguarded. Channel 12 News reported that when Qadi heard people talking Hebrew, he called: “It’s me, Farhan, don’t shoot!”

Even after the soldiers realized that there was an Israeli hostage in the tunnel, it wasn’t a simple operation to extricate him from the tunnel. His captors had fled the area so they didn’t encounter resistance but reaching him was complex as he was located inside a network comprised of several tunnels, in a side room. The soldiers feared that it was a terror trap and proceeded with great caution.

The first person to speak to Qadi after he was extricated from the tunnel was Lt. Col. Ahsan Deksa, a Druze commander who speaks Arabic.

Army Radio reported on Wednesday that from what Qadi said after he was rescued, he has been held alone for months, estimating that he was separated from the other hostages toward the end of December. He was left alone in the last week, with food in the tunnel, after his captors fled the area due to the presence of IDF soldiers.

“I never stopped believing that I would get out of there alive,” he said after he was rescued.”The IDF soldiers called to me before they entered. I was afraid that the tunnel was booby-trapped so I walked slowly.”

Qadi also repeatedly said: “You don’t understand, there’s the Gaza above ground and then there’s the underground Gaza.”

Former Rahat Mayor Ata Abu Madighem told Israeli media outlets on Tuesday that Qadi told him that a Jewish fellow captive died next to him in Gaza. The information has not yet been confirmed by an official source.

“It broke his heart,” Abut Madighen said. “He has many horrific memories.”

Abu Madighem added that Qadi did not have better conditions due to his status as a Muslim and he was treated “just like an Israeli.”

On Wednesday evening, Kan News reported that Qadi told security sources that the terrorists left the tunnel two weeks earlier, when they heard the IDF’s bulldozers at work near the tunnel. But before they fled, they booby-trapped the tunnel to turn it into a death trap for IDF soldiers.

When the soldiers reached the tunnel and heard Qadi, they ordered him to identify himself and undress [to ensure he wasn’t a terrorist carrying weapons or an explosive belt]. When they were convinced he was an Israeli captive, they instructed him how to leave the tunnel without detonating the explosives. YWN

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IDF confirms terrorist killed in strike was released in hostage deal. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/28/2024 08:06 AM JPost

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Police arrests 43 illegal residents, 5 employers in central Israel. BY Alon Hachmon. 08/28/2024 09:16 AM JPost

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Israel’s FM calls for temporary ‘evacuation’ of Palestinians from Judea and Samaria. "We must deal with the threat just as we deal with the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza," said Israel's Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz. David Isaac.

(August 28, 2024 / JNS) Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz on Wednesday called for “the temporary evacuation of Palestinian residents and whatever steps are required,” after the IDF overnight Tuesday launched a large-scale anti-terror operation in Judea and Samaria.

“This is a war in every respect and we must win it,” Katz tweeted.

“The IDF is working intensively starting tonight in the Jenin and Tulkarem refugee camps to thwart Islamic-Iranian terrorist infrastructures that have been established there,” he said.

Iran is working “to establish an eastern terrorist front” in Judea and Samaria, said Katz, following its proxy model in Lebanon with Hezbollah and the Gaza Strip with Hamas, by “financing and arming terrorists and smuggling advanced weapons from Jordan.”

He continued: “We must deal with the threat just as we deal with the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza.” JNS

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IDF recovers from Gaza body of soldier slain on Oct. 7. At the family's request, the soldier's name is not being made public.

(August 28, 2024 / JNS) The Israel Defense Forces recovered the body of a soldier in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday who was killed fighting Hamas operatives during the terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, the military announced.

The soldier’s family has been notified and, at their request, his name is not yet being made public.

“The entire nation mourns the terrible loss … and I send our condolences from the bottom of our hearts to his family,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday night.

“I would like to thank the brave fighters and commanders of the IDF and Shin Bet [Israel Security Agency] for their important action. The State of Israel will continue to make every effort to return all our abductees, both alive and dead,” he added.

A total of 107 hostages remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

“I commend the IDF and ISA forces who conducted a bold operation to retrieve the body of a fallen soldier from Gaza, and brought him home for burial in Israel,” said Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday night. “This operation reflects our commitment to bringing all the hostages home.”

On Tuesday, Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, from the Bedouin city of Rahat in the Negev Desert, was rescued from a tunnel in southern Gaza in a “complex operation.”

Alkadi, the father of 11 children, was released from Beersheva’s Soroka Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon. He was held in captivity for 326 days after being abducted by Hamas from Mivtachim on Oct. 7.

Last week, the IDF recovered the bodies of six hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 from a tunnel in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

In an operation involving the IDF and ISA, the bodies of Avraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, Nadav Popplewell, Yagev Buchshtav, Chaim Peri and Alex Dancyg were located more than 10 months after the Hamas massacre. JNS

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UNIFIL to remain in Lebanon - despite its failure. Itamar Eichner|08.28.24 YNet

UN Security Council extends Israel-Lebanon border peacekeeping mission August 28, 2024 JNS

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9 Palestinian gunmen killed as IDF launches major anti-terror raid in West Bank. Operation focusing on Tulkarem area, where Tel Aviv bomb attack is thought to have originated; several drone strikes carried out By Emanuel Fabian. August 28, 2024, 9:59 am. Updated at 12:30 pm. TOI

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IDF circles hospitals in the West Bank, questions staff - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/28/2024 10:02 AM JPost

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IAF kills PIJ terrorist Faris Qasim on Syrian-Lebanese border. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/28/2024 03:54 PM ...Qasim, belonging to the organization's Operations Division, had been responsible for the advancement for its operational plans in both Syria and Lebanon and for enlisting Palestinian terrorists into the ranks of Hezbollah. JPost

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See the IDF destroy 3 km-long Hamas tunnel. Yoav Zitun|08.28.24. YNet

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EU mission in Red Sea considering towing oil tanker Sounion from Red Sea, source says. By Reuters. 08/28/2024 04:44 PM JPost

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UN Security Council renews peacekeeping force in Lebanon. By Reuters. 08/28/2024 05:16 PM JPost

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Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says. By Reuters. 08/28/2024 05:28 PM JPost

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Police neutralizes explosive device in Netanya parking lot. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/28/2024 05:44 PM JPost

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US announces sanctions on individual, NGO in West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/28/2024 06:15 PM JPost

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Netanyahu: 'End of story will be when we return security to North'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/28/2024 07:14 PM JPost

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CNN's Soares: "Do you expect martyrdom operations?" 8.28.24

On CNN, Isa Soares interviews Khaled Elgindy of the Middle East Institute.

First, she avoided mentioning all the attacks by Arab Palestinians in these months. Even before the hammer attack 10 days earlier in Kedumim. Including foiled attacks, failed massacres.

This is what was publicized on Aug 1: Judea and Samaria saw more than 500 Palestinian terrorist attacks each month on average in the first half of 2024, according to figures Rescuers Without Borders (Hatzalah Judea and Samaria). In the first six months of this year, first responders recorded 3,272 acts of terrorism in the region, including 1,868 cases of rock-throwing, 456 attacks with Molotov cocktails, 299 explosive charges and 109 shootings. Palestinian terrorists have killed 14 people and wounded more than 155 others in Judea and Samaria since the start of the year, the group said.

Soares: "Do you expect martyrdom operations?"

Elgindy: "Do you mean suicide operations?"

Regarding that Israel condemns radical (vigilante among the) settlers who commit violence (usually in response to Arab attacks) calling it terrorism, Elgindy lied that the army is (at times) aiding them settlers. In fact, radical settlement are dealt harshly and more severe than Arab prisoners are.

Elgindy also charged that Israel didn't provide "evidence" of Iran building an infrastructure there. Does he want collaborators (exposed) to be lynched by their brethren there?

Besides, Iran itself is bragging of its weapons provisions there.

Related: NYT: Iran has flooded West Bank with arms for 2 years, aims to make it next flashpoint. Report details smuggling routes and complex network of terror groups, criminal gangs and Bedouin used by Tehran to 'inundate' area with weapons, 'foment unrest' against Israel. By TOI Staff. 9 April 2024. [timesofisrael.com/report-iran-flooding-west-bank-with-arms-to-foment-unrest-against-israel/] at lifeinisrael [216]

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'Hitler was right:' Elderly man spat on in New York City. Man yelling antisemitic slurs pulls down mask of 65-year-old man and spits in his face in Upper East Side. Israel National News. Aug 28, 2024, 7:33 PM (GMT+3) The incident occurred in late July on the Upper East Side. The attacker approached the victim and yelled “Should I slap you or punch you?” and "Hitler was right" before pulling down the mask the victim was wearing and spitting directly in his face... In June, another antisemitic incident involving spitting on an elderly Jewish man occurred in New York City. In that incident, an antisemitic vandal who tore down posters of the hostages held by Hamas was the aggressor INN

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Eugene Kontorovich @EVKontorovich: The U.S. has just sanctioned an Israeli organization for guarding Jewish farms, which are subject to countless Palestinian terror attempts every year. Their crime: guarding the farms of other Jews who had been sanctioned. The sanctions work as a mark of Cain, removing basic life… Caroline Glick @CarolineGlick The Biden-Harris administration announced the latest Israeli victim of its anti-Israel sanctions campaign. It's Hashomer Yosh, a group of volunteers that protect Jewish-owned farms in Judea and Samaria. Guarding Jewish crops and livestock is now sanctioned behavior. Aug 28, 2024. on X

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Blake Flayton @blakeflayton: The upside down triangle is how Jihad sycophants identify targets to kill. And here it is, at Columbia, used against Hillel. It looks like Charlottesvilles will be happening every week in the new school year, and I’m very cynical that anything can be done to obstruct it. Aug 28, 2024 on X

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Ari Hoffman @thehoffather🧵DAY OF UNREST: Local Hamasniks are planning an anti-Israel festival to raise money for groups affiliated with terror in the heart of the Seattle Jewish community on the Jewish Sabbath.

"This is more than just a festival, it is a mantra and a call for our peoples’ liberation". on X

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StopAntisemitism · Aug 28, 2024 @StopAntisemites: Despite the well documentation of the event, Shaun King wants us to believe Hamas just ‘handed over' a hostage who was actually rescued by the IDF under intense gunfire.

King's fictional heroics are as empty as his integrity-just another chapter in the book of his pathetic.. More on Shaun King’s antisemitic antics here: [217] on X

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The Washington Post Outright Lies About BDS and Anti-Israel Boycott Movements.

By Sean Durns, August 28, 2024.

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions effort — known as BDS — singles out Israel for opprobrium. BDS portrays the Jewish State as both uniquely evil and solely responsible for the lack of peace between Israelis and Palestinians. BDS has been endorsed by Hamas and other US-designated terrorist groups, and prominent BDS supporters have called for Israel’s destruction.

These are well-established facts. And they’re entirely missing in a recent Washington Post report.

Post correspondent John Hudson’s Aug. 12, 2024, dispatch is about Coca-Cola’s efforts to fend off a boycott based on the company’s links to Israel (“How Coca-Cola Tried and Failed to Suppress a Boycott Over Gaza”). Yet the article is littered with misleading omissions and, in some cases, outright falsehoods.

Hudson writes that “sales of Coca-Coa began to plummet in parts of the Middle East and Asia this summer in response to boycotts of corporations with alleged ties to Israel.” This led to the soda company’s franchise in Bangladesh launching an advertising campaign to blunt boycott efforts. The campaign starred actor Sharaf Ahmed Jibon, known for roles in South Asian soap operas, as a shopkeeper who assured viewers that Coca-Cola was not an Israeli product, and said that “even Palestine has a coke factor.”

But “there was a problem,” Hudson tells readers. “The so-called Palestinian factory is an Israeli-owned bottling company that operates on an Israeli settlement in East Jerusalem considered illegal under international law.”

Hudson adds that there’s “widespread anger over Washington’s military and political support for Israel’s offensive in Gaza,” resulting in backlash against American companies like Coca-Cola. Hudson argues that that anger has fueled the BDS movement, which he calls merely a “nonviolent activist movement opposed to Israel’s occupation.”

For good measure, the Post reporter even uncritically quotes Omar Barghouti, a self-described “co-founder” of BDS.

But the Post’s description of BDS is completely — and verifiably — false. BDS isn’t nonviolent. And it is not simply opposed to an “occupation.” Indeed, what exactly is being “occupied” is left unsaid by Hudson. Rather, BDS is opposed to Israel’s very existence — and its founders, including Barghouti, have admitted as much.

As CAMERA has noted, terrorist organizations like Hamas, whose charter calls for the genocide of Jews and the destruction of Israel, have stated, “We salute and support the influential BDS movement.” And according to sworn US Congressional testimony, some BDS groups have links to terror groups like the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).. Algemeiner

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‘We failed’: IDF finds it didn’t act sufficiently to prevent deadly settler rampage. By Emanuel Fabian. August 28, 2024, 9:02 PM TOI

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Rescued hostages open up about captivity: 'The guard used a pen to tie our mouths shut, he looked for ways to punish us'. Former hostages Almog Meir and Andrey Koslov describe their ordeal as part of a project to record the horrors of captivity; Nili Margalit, who was freed in November, says it was hard to breathe in the tunnels, wounds did not heal. Yael Ciechanover|Updated:08.29.24 | 21:36 YNet

More Details: Sadist Guard Bound Captives In Chains, Tied Mouths With Pens August 30, 2024. YWN

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Rescued hostage recounts: Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago. Israel National News. Aug 28, 2024, 10:23 PM INN

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Senior Palestinian Authority officials promote terror, calling for intifada and Islamic war. Qadura Fares, Mahmoud Al-Habbash, and others try to ignite Judea and Samaria with violence. Aug 28, 2024. PalWatch

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NYU declares 'Zionist' a protected class; students threaten mass strike in protest New academic year brings renewed campus unrest over Israel: Buildings at Cornell U vandalized over Gaza war; Michigan student government withholds student club funds to call for severing ties; protest leads to arrest at Columbia. Daniel Edelson, New York | published: 08.28.24 | 23:55 YNet

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French synagogue attacker who ‘long nursed hatred toward Jews’ faces terror charges. By Agencies and TOI Staff. August 29, 2024, 12:50 AM TOI

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Terrorists hiding in a mosque eliminated in shootout with IDF.

In Nur Shams operation, Israeli security forces eliminate terrorist responsible for June murder of Amnon Mukhtar in Qalqilya.

Uzi Baruch. Aug 29, 2024, 8:26 AM INN

IDF kills five terrorists in West Bank operation, discovers explosives lab in mosque. One of the terrorists killed was involved in the shooting attack that led to the murder of an Israeli civilian, Amnon Muchtar, in June. By Jerusalem Post Staff. August 29, 2024 03:53 Updated: August 29, 2024 09:22

([218] (L-R) Abu Shujaa, terrorist killed by IDF in West Bank, Arrested terrorist Muhammad Qassas . photo credit: Canva, SCREENSHOT/X).

Five terrorists who were hiding inside a mosque were killed during a joint IDF, ISA, and Israeli Border Police counterterrorism operation in Tulkarm on Thursday, the IDF announced. Other terrorists were arrested.

One of the terrorists killed was Muhhamad Jabber, "Abu Shujaa," the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams, who was involved in the shooting attack that led to the murder of an Israeli civilian, Amnon Muchtar, in June, the IDF added.

The IDF also arrested a wanted Islamic Jihad terrorist in a refugee camp in Tulkarm on Wednesday night, Army Radio posted on X.

Muhammad Qassas is reportedly a senior terrorist operative in the Al Quds Brigade of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and was arrested while hiding in a mosque.

According to Palestinian reports, the IDF soldiers entered the refugee camp dressed in civilian clothes and proceeded to enter the mosque. Army Radio and Arab media reported that a shootout took place between terrorists and IDF, during which multiple terrorists were killed.

([219] Enlrage image).

During the operation, a Border Police soldier was lightly wounded and evacuated for further medical treatment.

The IDF also discovered a laboratory for the manufacture of explosive devices and a terrorist operations room while searching inside the Abu Bakr al Siddiq Mosque in the Jordan Valley, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote on X early on Thursday morning.

The lab was discovered during IDF activities to thwart terrorism in the Far'a camp in the Jordan Valley.

Terrorists had used the mosque as a base to carry out terrorist attacks against IDF forces, Adraee said. JPost

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Revealed: Dozens of Palestinian diplomats celebrated October 7. Ambassador Dennis Ross told the JC that this was evidence that the PA is adopting the ideas and rhetoric of Hamas in a bid for domestic relevance. By Jane Prinsley, August 29, 2024 17:22. TheJC

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Hamas’ Oct. 7 “mission” plan: “Kill and take captives”. Evidence shows Hamas carefully planned October 7 attack years ago, including slaughtering Israelis and taking hostages Gaza War (2023).. Aug 29, 2024. PalWatch

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Palestinian Journalists: Al-Jazeera's Coverage Of Gaza Distorts Reality. August 29, 2024. Qatar, Palestinians | Special Dispatch No. 11531

Recent articles in the Palestinian daily Al-Ayyam criticize the coverage of the Gaza war on Arab news channels, especially on the Qatari Al-Jazeera network. They state that Al-Jazeera has for years been establishing a false perception of Hamas as a major Palestinian force that can defeat Israel, while also presenting Israel as weak and the Gazans as people who are willing to endure endless suffering and to sacrifice themselves for the sake of victory. Moreover, Al-Jazeera and channels like it use tactics of intimidation and inflate or downplay events to suit their agendas, the articles say. For example, they hire retired Arab generals to sell the viewers illusions that do not reflect the true situation in Gaza and thus neutralize the viewers' ability to think for themselves... Memri

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Kamala Harris's New Arab Outreach Director Said 'Zionists' Are 'Controlling' American Politics.

Brenda Abdelall comments came at a convention featuring prominent anti-Semite Cynthia McKinney.

Adam Kredo. August 29, 2024. Kamala Harris's newly appointed head of Arab-American outreach once accused Zionists of "controlling" American politics, echoing an anti-Semitic trope that suggests Jews nefariously manipulate global affairs.

"The Zionists have a strong voice in American politics," Brenda Abdelall, an Egyptian-American lawyer and former Department of Homeland Security official, said in a 2002 interview with the New York Sun while attending the American Muslim Council's annual convention. "I would say they're controlling a lot of it."

Abdelall, whom Harris tapped earlier this week to help galvanize Arab voters, made the remarks after a speaker at the event, anti-Israel professor Jamil Fayez, said that "Zionists are destroying America." Responding to his remarks, Abdelall said that while "'destroying' is a harsh word," supporters of the Jewish state do control American politics.

The American Muslim Council's 2002 confab also provided attendees with a chance to meet anti-Semitic former congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D., Ga.), who famously blamed Jews for the 9/11 terror attack and attended a 2009 Holocaust-denial gathering in London. Her father similarly blamed Jews when she lost her congressional seat shortly after the 2002 conference. "Jews have bought everybody. Jews. J-E-W-S," he said.

Abdelall's appointment comes as Harris works to appease members of her party's liberal flank who want her to more aggressively confront the Jewish state and undermine its war on Hamas, including by cutting off arms sales. Harris has praised pro-Hamas campus protesters as "showing exactly what the human emotion should be, as a response to Gaza." In March, she accused Israel of stoking "humanitarian catastrophe."

Abdelall joins several other Harris campaign advisers who have a history of pressuring Israel and advocating increased relations with Iran. They include Harris's national security adviser, Phil Gordon, who is the subject of a congressional probe into his ties to a member of an Iranian government influence network. Ilan Goldenberg, Harris's liaison to the Jewish community, has faced scrutiny for his ties to the anti-Israel group J Street, as well as championing closer ties to Tehran.

Harris also appointed a veteran Israel critic, the Rev. Jen Butler, to conduct outreach to the faith community. Butler has come under fire for working alongside anti-Semitic activist Linda Sarsour.

Abdelall also is a veteran of the anti-Israel advocacy world.

During the 2002 American Muslim Council event, she suggested that the election defeat of former congressman Earl Hilliard Sr. (D., Ala.) "shows the Jewish influence in politics," according to the Sun. At the time, Hilliard had faced criticism from pro-Israel groups for voting against a congressional resolution condemning Palestinian suicide bombers.

Abdelall's mother founded the American Muslim Council's Ann Arbor branch, helping the anti-Israel advocacy group expand its presence across the country, according to the Sun.

The Harris campaign defended Adelall, saying that as a DHS official, she "worked closely on the implementation of the country's first National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism" and "led efforts for the first United We Stand summit, a White House event to counter hate-fueled violence."

"We are proud to add her to the campaign."

The American Muslim Council has long courted controversy for spreading anti-Israel propaganda.

In 2003, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D., N.Y.) blasted the group's former executive director, Eric Erfan Vickers, for claiming "that the recent tragic loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its entire crew was an act of divine retribution against Israel, and attributable to the presence of the first Israeli astronaut on the mission."

Vickers at the time said he saw "a sign in the calamitous destruction of the one hundred and thirteenth space shuttle mission taking place over a city named Palestine, while on board was the first Israeli astronaut." Nadler described the remarks as "unthinkable."

During the 2000 election cycle, then-GOP presidential nominee George W. Bush returned donations from an American Muslim Council board member who "was quoted in interviews as supporting the radical Islamic group Hamas," the New York Times reported. Former Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton, then a Senate candidate, also returned donations from the group, citing similar concerns.

Update 4:05 p.m.: This piece has been updated to reflect a comment from the Harris campaign. FreeBeacon

Kamala Harris’s Arab-American Outreach Director: “Zionists” Are “Controlling A Lot” In American Politics. September 1, 2024.

Brenda Abdelall, an Egyptian-American lawyer recently appointed by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign to lead its Arab-American outreach, is facing criticism for comments she made in 2002 about Zionist influence in American politics.

The remarks, made while Abdelall was a college student attending a convention for the American Muslim Council, resurfaced in a Washington Free Beacon article on Friday. During the convention, one speaker claimed, “Zionists are destroying America.” In response, Abdelall was quoted by The New York Sun as saying, “Destroying is a harsh word,” but added, “The Zionists have a strong voice in American politics. I would say they’re controlling a lot of it.” She referenced the then-recent electoral defeat of U.S. Rep. Earl Hilliard, who had voted against a resolution supporting Israel, attributing his loss to significant support from pro-Israel groups for his opponent.

The Harris campaign quickly responded to the report, saying, “Those 2002 comments do not reflect Brenda’s views or the views of the campaign.” The campaign highlighted Abdelall’s subsequent career, noting her work as a lawyer and her role at the Department of Homeland Security, where she became chief of staff for the department’s civil rights office. A campaign spokesperson emphasized that Abdelall played a key role in implementing the country’s first National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and organizing a White House summit against hate-fueled violence.

Abdelall herself has not issued a statement regarding the resurfaced comments.

The scrutiny comes at a critical time for Harris’s campaign. Votes from Muslim and Arab Americans could prove decisive in battleground states like Michigan, where Abdelall grew up. The Arab-American community in Michigan, numbering around 100,000, has become a focal point due to concerns that some voters who supported President Joe Biden in 2020 may withhold their support in protest against the administration’s stance on Israel’s actions in Gaza. YWN

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Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News. Thursday, August 29, 2024. "Human rights group" says Israel's attempts to SAVE civilians is proof of its "genocidal nature". The Palestinian Center of Human Rights is a respected organization by the human rights community.

It is also insanely antisemitic.

The headline of a news release this week says, "Latest Israeli Displacement Orders Further Prove Their Genocidal Nature.

The very things the IDF does to avoid civilian casualties in order to get to Hamas targets hidden in civilian areas are being viewed as evidence of genocide!

The press release says this statement that no sane person could write: "The establishment of these so-called ‘humanitarian safe zones’ reveals a genocidal pattern designed to forcibly displace Palestinians to areas lacking essential services necessary for their survival. "

If the IDF wanted them dead, why spend the time and effort and resources to ask them (not force them) to leave?

That's not even the only example in this very press release of interpreting Israeli actions to save Gazan lives as genocidal.

Israel has been working hard with UNICEF and WHO to bring polio vaccines into Gaza, a complex undertaking to do safely. Over 1.2 million doses have been imported. The entire operation is complicated by the fact that thse vaccines must be kept cool, so appropriate cooling equipment must also be brought in and there must be assurance that they will work during power outages. The entire operation so far has been accomplished in only a couple of weeks.

Israel has also appointed a brigadier general whose only job is to coordinate with international organizations for aid delivery and distribution into Gaza. I'm pretty sure that no army in history has ever done so much to ensure aid to the enemy's side.

But here is how PCHR reports it: The delay in the vaccination campaign due to Israel’s displacement orders highlights a trend of weaponizing previously eradicated, highly infectious diseases as a tool of genocide. This strategy deliberately uses such diseases to inflict permanent disability or death on Palestinian residents of Gaza.

Jews being burnt during the Black Plague

This is simply a 21st century update of the Black Death blood libel against Jews.

It isn't coming from neo-Nazis but from a respected human rights organization - one that partners with Amnesty and HRW, among others, and whose reports are trusted by those organizations as well as the UN.

To PCHR and other "human rights" NGOs, the idea that Israeli Jews are immoral, homicidal maniacs is the first principle from which these organizations interpret everything else. Once the idea that Jews are the worst people is established, then any counter-evidence becomes, instead, evidence of the truth of their antisemitic conspiracy theories. EoZ

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French synagogue arson suspect charged with attempted murder. The Algerian man was also indicted for taking part in a terrorist conspiracy, arson and assaulting police officers. JNS Staff.

(August 29, 2024 / JNS) A 33-year-old Algerian man who for a “long time nursed a hatred towards Jews” and wanted to “support the Palestinian cause” has been charged with attempted murder for an arson attack on a French synagogue last weekend, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

A police officer was injured when a gas canister near a burning vehicle exploded after the suspect allegedly set fires around the Beth Yaacov synagogue Saturday in the Mediterranean resort town of La Grande-Motte.

The suspect, identified by prosecutors only by his initials EHK, fled the scene but was later arrested. He was injured in the thorax, arm and face during the arrest, France’s national counterterrorism prosecutor’s office said in a statement.

French authorities have described the attack as an act of antisemitic terrorism.

The rabbi and several people were inside the building and escaped unharmed; most of the worshippers had not yet arrived for the Shabbat morning services when the explosion occurred.

In addition to attempted murder, the suspect was also charged with taking part in a terrorist conspiracy, arson and assaulting police officers. He has been placed in pretrial detention, the prosecutor’s office said.

The attack deepened anxiety among France’s Jewish community, which has long been targeted by deadly attacks and where antisemitism has skyrocketed since the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre that triggered the current war in Gaza.

“Once again, French Jews have been targeted and attacked because of their beliefs,” Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said after visiting La Grande-Motte. “We are outraged and repulsed.”

France is home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel and the United States, as well as to the largest Muslim community in the European Union. JNS

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Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers. Since arriving, Ofir Akunis has advocated against the protesters he sees as a danger to Americans. By Luke Tress (JTA) August 29, 2024, 11:13 am JewishNews

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Aryeh Zalmanovich was murdered beside his friend Farhan al-Qadi. Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, Bedouin Israeli rescued from Gaza captivity, says hostage Aryeh Zalmanovich was held hostage alongside him until his death. Aug 29, 2024, 12:38 PM INN

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IAF shoots down UAV approaching from Syria. Aug 29, 2024, 1:14 PM INN

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IDF arrests suspects, seizes weapons near Ramallah. Aug 29, 2024, 2:44 PM INN

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IDF Spokesman reveals: Farhan al-Qadi was rescued from the heart of Rafah. Aug 29, 2024, 3:58 PM IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari spoke with commanders and soldiers who rescued the hostage Farhan al-Qadi and revealed for the first time that he was rescued from the heart of Rafah. INN

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MIT Pres. warns students over flyers linking to Mapping Project. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) President Sally Kornbluth published a letter to the student body warning antisemitism will not be tolerated after flyers linking to project mapping Jewish institutions distributed on first day of semester. Gary Willig, Aug 29, 2024, 4:03 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Watch: Border Police officers eliminate terrorists near Jenin Aug 29, 2024, 4:43 PM.

Footage filmed by a camera mounted on the helmet of Border Police special operations officers shows a close-quarters encounter between the officers and armed terrorists

Watch: Border Police officers eliminate terrorists near Jenin. INN

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Joint IDF counterterror operation kills 12 terrorists in Jenin and Tulkarm. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/29/2024 04:46 PM JPost

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Indictment filed against a resident of Kafr Kassem for forging ID cards. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/29/2024 04:49 PM JPost

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IDF uncovers terror hub in West Bank mosque during 30 hour operation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/29/2024 05:00 PM JPost

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EU's Red Sea mission says still no oil spill from tanker hit by Houthis. By Reuters. 08/29/2024 05:11 PM JPost

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Arab League rescinds the classification of Hezbollah as a terrorist group.

i24NEWS. June 29, 2024. Hezbollah has unleashed numerous rockets, mortars and drones on northern Israel in the past eight months starting on October 8.

The Arab League no longer defines Hezbollah as a proscribed terrorist group, an official said on Saturday.

Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based Shiite militia and a proxy of the Islamic regime in Iran, boasts the world's largest rocket arsenal of any non-state actor. It is animated by the antisemitic ideology of jihad and is committed to the destruction of Israel.

“In earlier Arab League decisions, Hezbollah was designated as a terrorist organization, and this designation was reflected in the resolutions,” Hossam Zaki, the assistant secretary-general of the Arab League, was quoted in Arab media as saying.

“The League's member states concurred that the labeling of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization should no longer be employed,” Zaki said, adding that the regional body "does not maintain terrorist lists and does not actively seek to designate entities in such a manner."

Hezbollah has unleashed numerous rockets, mortars and drones on northern Israel in the past eight months starting on October 8, a day after the Jewish state suffered the worst antisemitic massacre since the Holocaust at the hands of the Palestinian jihadists of Hamas. i24

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Israel's true nature shines bright in hostage rescue. On Oct. 7, a Muslim man was kidnapped by radical Islamists in the name of "resistance." He was held hostage by those same Islamists for 326 days until Jewish soldiers risked everything to rescue him. Then, those Jewish soldiers brought him to a hospital, where a religious Jewish doctor treated him. This is the essence of Israeli society. By Zina Rakhamilova. Published on 08-29-2024 06:00 Last modified: 08-29-2024 14:17 ILH

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Hostages' relatives make dramatic run toward Gaza in desperate plea. The protest took a dramatic turn when some of the families broke through a buffer zone in the border fence. Footage captured the moment as family members sprinted forward, chanting "Everyone - Now!" and "We won't leave them in Gaza." By ILH Staff Published on 08-29-2024 10:14 Last modified: 08-29-2024 13:31.

Hostages' relatives make dramatic run toward Gaza in desperate plea.

([220] Families of hostages breach the Gaza border fence on August 29, 2024 | Photo: Shmuel Buchris).

Thursday marked the second day of an impassioned event near Kibbutz Nir Am, as families of Hamas-held hostages continued their vigil under the banner "End the Abandonment – Convoy to the Strip's Border," supported by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. The air was filled with the sound of their pleas as they used loudspeakers to call out to their loved ones across the border. In a moment of raw emotion, some family members made a dash toward the border fence and managed to enter a secluded agricultural buffer just before the Gaza Strip, shouting: "If the government won't make a deal, we'll bring them back ourselves." Eventually they began heading back toward a nearby kibbutz.

([221] Video: Families of hostages breach Gaza fence, August 29, 2024 / Credit: Shmuel Buchris).

The father of Hersh Goldberg-Polin called out with a voice thick with emotion: "Hersh, it's Dad. You need to know it's not just the families here today, not just the nine million people in this country, but the whole world. We won't stop until all of you are back home safe."

Families of hostages march into Gaza during the protest on August 29, 2024 (Photo: Hostages and Missing Families Forum) Nissim, brother of hostage Ofer Calderon, added his own heartfelt message: "Everyone's here waiting for you, my dear brother. Gaya, Rotem, Saar, Erez, and Hadas, who's been caring for them every day. Stay strong. This nightmare will end soon, and we'll be back cycling and meeting at our favorite lookout."

A Dvora-class Israeli Navy boat during the combat operations off Gaza (Photo: KOKO) The grandmother of Idan Alexander called out with a mixture of love and worry: "Our precious soul! We're calling out to you. Mom and Dad are waiting in America – you came here to serve in the army. We're so worried, we love you, and we're waiting for your quick return! Be strong, take care of yourself. Survive! We love you and we're doing everything for you, for everyone."

Hostage Nimrod Cohen's father's voice cracked as he shouted: "Son, it's Dad speaking. We're here at the Gaza border to tell you we're still fighting for you! I won't give up until you're home. I'll keep running to every corner of the world until we get a deal that frees you and brings back all the hostages! We're pushing our government for a deal – we need this nightmare to end! Nimrod Cohen, it's your dad – I want you to hear me, to give you strength to hold on until we bring you back!"

Orly Gilboa, mother of Daniella, called out with raw emotion: "Eleven months I've been waiting for you. We all want you here. Hold on, take care of yourself and the friends with you. I hope you're not alone. Mom is moving heaven and earth to bring you back quickly. I'm sorry it's taking so long, but you will return – believe it. Don't lose hope."

Yael Adar, whose son Tamir was killed in captivity, directed her anguish towards the political leadership: "If you can't hear me, then let Bibi hear: You failed to protect us for 20 years. Protect us now and bring everyone home."

Shira Elbag, mother of hostage Liri Elbag, cried out through tears: "Hold on, sweetheart. I miss you so much it aches in every fiber of my being." ILH

Families of hostages break through Gazan fence 'to end the nightmare'. The families stood with loudspeakers, shouting to their loved ones who are still captive, and ran into Gazan territory • Security forces caught up to them and turned them away. i24NEWS. August 29, 2024 at 10:29 AM i24

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Trembling: This is What the Militants Did Before the IDF Arrived. Militants from Islamic Jihad surrendered their weapons and turned themselves in to the Palestinian Authority's security forces, fearing an IDF operation in the al-Far'a refugee camp following the scenes witnessed in Jenin and Tulkarem. Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | JFeed | 29.08.24. Operation Summer Camps – Day Two.. JFeed

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"Death will overtake you, you dirty (sic) Zionist (sic) pigs": an anti-Semitic Telegram post with a picture of Hitler.

"GAZA NOW" published a post this evening (Thursday) that included a call for the murder of Israelis in Europe and the USA" • This is a Gazan channel that has gained over the years 1.7 million followers from around the world • After a short time the post was deleted. Shahar Kleiman. 29/8/2024, 21:33, updated 29/8/2024, 21:33.

(An anti-Semitic post on the Gaza channel "GAZA NOW", Arab networks. [222]).

The Gazan channel "Gaza Now" published an anti-Semitic post this evening (Thursday), which included a call for the murder of Israelis in Europe and the US. The post was accompanied by a gray shirt with a print of the Nazi oppressor Adolf Hitler. After a short time, both posts were deleted.

"We swear to you that everyone who killed our people will die wherever he goes, even if he leaves Gaza for Europe or America. Death will catch up with you, you dirty Zionist pigs," the anti-Semitic post reads.

This is a particularly popular Telegram channel that has gained over the years 1.7 million followers from around the world. The channel reports on what is happening in Gaza and is unofficially affiliated with the terrorist organization Hamas. ILH

Irene Rusman @irusman: The Gazan page "Gaza Now," which has 1.7 million followers, posted a picture of Hitler with the caption: "Death will come for you, dirty Zionist [sic] pigs." - @yonibmen Quote.... Aug 30, 2024 on X

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Israel agrees to localized ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza for polio vaccination, WHO says. Three-day halts to fighting in different parts of Strip to start Sunday, UN health agency says, in move coordinated with Israel; PMO denies agreement represents a truce. By Agencies and TOI Staff. 29 August 2024, 9:19 pm. TOI

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IDF reveals: Hamas' Rafah Brigade has collapsed. IDF officials say that until now 80% of the tunnels in the Philadelphi Corridor have been destroyed. Israel National News. Aug 29, 2024, 5:13 PM (GMT+3) INN

Hamas’s Rafah Brigade Has “Collapsed,” 80% Of Tunnels Along Philadelphi Corridor Neutralized. August 29, 2024 YWN

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Parents of American hostage: 'Hostage crisis is not a partisan issue'. After advocating for their son's release at both the RNC and DNC, the parents of Omer Neutra wrote an op-ed in Newsweek stressing: '[The hostages’] captivity cannot be a political issue—it is a global humanitarian crisis, and it can only be solved through unity and focus.' Israel National News. Aug 29, 2024, 5:34 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Three explosions heard in a stream near Metulla, no casualties. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/29/2024 05:42 PM JPost

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Iran continues uranium enrichment, no progress on key issues, IAEA reports show. By Reuters. 08/29/2024 06:39 PM JPost

IAEA: Iran continues to enrich uranium, does not cooperate.

Aug 29, 2024, 7:22 PM

New reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency show that Iran continues to enrich uranium and does not cooperate with the agency.

Reuters reported that Iran's supply of uranium that has been enriched to 60% has grown substantially and is bringing it closer to the amount needed for four nuclear weapons. INN

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Houthis publish new footage of attack on Greek oil tanker. Israel National News. Aug 29, 2024, 9:10 PM INN

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44% of hate crimes in New York State targeted Jews, State Comptroller says. Report by NY State Comptroller finds hate crimes in state rose 69% from 2018-2023, hate crimes against Jews rose 89%.. Israel National News. Aug 29, 2024, 9:14 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Intelligence officer in Gaza division of IDF steps down due to October 7 failure. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/29/2024 09:10 PM JPost

Oct. 7th failures: Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down. One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.

Israel National News. Aug 29, 2024, 9:28 PM (GMT+3) INN

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'Hamas doesn't want a war' | Top secret Shin Bet documents reveal extent of misconception. 'Hamas doesn't want a war' | Top secret Shin Bet documents from before 10.7 revealed Documents sent by Israel's internal security organization to the Prime Minister just days before the murderous attack recommend concessions for Gaza to maintain quiet. Israel National News. Aug 29, 2024, 9:54 PM (GMT+3) INN

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New Arabic-language site offers facts about the Temple Mount. Aug 29, 2024, 9:47 PM

Beyadenu launches new Arabic-language site featuring historical facts, interactive map of Temple Mount. 'Site should've been launched years ago by the Israeli government.' INN

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Hostages' families to WHO: Vaccinate hostages for polio.

The Hostages Families Forum is urging WHO and UNICEF to include the hostages in their ongoing polio vaccination campaign and all other health interventions. Israel National News, Aug 29, 2024, 10:04 PM INN

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IDF attacks gunmen who took control of humanitarian vehicle in Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/29/2024 11:20 PM JPost

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy in southern Rafah. IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy. Israel National News, Aug 30, 2024, 12:14 AM (GMT+3) IMN

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Blinken promised Israel US support for preemptive strike on Hezbollah - NYT. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 12:16 AM JPost

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Gaza protests already marring kickoff of fall semester at several US campuses. By Andrew Lapin. August 30, 2024, 3:42 AM TOI

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Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic, pro-Palestinian graffiti. By Jackie Hajdenberg. ([223] The 'Block of Women' monument in central Berlin commemorates the non-Jewish women who in 1943 publicly protested against the Nazis when their Jewish husbands and fathers were set to be deported. Wikimedia via JTA). August 30, 2024, 3:50 AM TOI

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Ministers vote to back PM’s stance in favor of IDF staying in Philadelphi Corridor. By TOI Staff. August 30, 2024, 4:56 AM TOI

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Harris says she won’t change US policy on arming Israel, stresses need for hostage deal By Jacob Magid. August 30, 2024, 6:09 AM TOI

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The moral cowardice of European Christian leaders. While today’s Islamists are murdering Christians and Jews, trying to conquer the West and posing a terrifying threat to civilization itself, European Christian leaders have decided to dump their Jewish parent and embrace their Islamist assassin. Op-ed. Melanie Phillips, Aug 30, 2024, 7:11 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Israel to US: Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error. Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units. Israel National News, Aug 30, 2024, 7:12 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News. Thursday, August 29, 2024. Palestinian-Canadian "human rights activist" calls for the literal murder all Zionists, Biden, Blinken and many media figures.

Rifat Audeh is described by Al Jazeera as "a Palestinian-Canadian human rights activist," He directed a film about the Mavi Marmara incident.

This "human rights activist" also advocates murdering anyone who isn't 100% against Israel.

In an article in Hezbollah mouthpiece Al Mayadeen (English), Audeh describes the imagined horrors of the "genocide(sic)" in Gaza - and how he wants to see revenge and "justice."... EoZ

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What Matters Now to Bret Stephens: Where North American universities went wrong. Pulitzer Prize-winning NYT journalist weighs in on why Jewish students shouldn’t want a place at the DEI table even as their rights are being trampled on campuses. By TOI Staff. August 30, 2024, 9:01 AM TOI

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Anti-Israel vandalism group founder arrested by UK police - report. By Michael Starr. 08/30/2024 12:58 AM Palestine Actions’ co-founder Richard Barnard was arrested for supporting a proscribed terrorist organization and encouraging criminal activity, the anti-Israel vandalism group announced on Instagram late Thursday... JPost

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Toronto man arrested for antisemitic threats on subway train By Michael Starr. 08/30/2024 01:24 AM A Toronto man who made antisemitic threats to harm a passenger on a subway train was arrested on Tuesday, the Toronto Police Service announced on Thursday.

Vilis Snikers Awan Bahadur, 32, was charged with uttering threats after an August 13 incident in which he began to verbally engage a fellow passenger soon after they boarded the train. JPost

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Anti-Israel activist who praised October 7 arrested in UK - report By Michael Starr. 08/30/2024 01:26 AM Anti-Israel activist Sarah Wilkinson was arrested by British police on Thursday, according to the Beirut-based outlet to which she is a contributor.

The Lebanese MENA Uncensored said that its writer Wilkinson was arrested for “supporting the Palestinian resistance.”

Roger Waters denounced the arrest and said that such law enforcement actions against a human rights activist indicated that the UK was becoming a fascist state.

Combat Antisemitism Movement said on social media that Wilkinson had praised October 7 as “incredible” and wished Hamas “Godspeed.” JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 03:40 AM JPost

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Israeli aircraft strikes terror cell in Jenin, West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 06:17 AM JPost

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From darkness to light: The shocking testimonies of Hamas-held hostages. By Noam Barkan. August 30, 2024. Israel Hayom saw up close how former hostages share their harrowing ordeals as part of a massive project by the Israel State Archives to keep the memory alive. "Many of the hostages talked about the 'chip check'...terrorists demanded they remove clothes and patted them down on their body," one documenter noted. ILH

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Terrorists identified by UAV, eliminated in air strike. IDF strikes launcher from which projectiles were fired toward Israeli territory; dozens of terrorists eliminated in southern and central Gaza. Israel National News. Aug 30, 2024, 9:53 AM INN

IDF kills dozens of terrorists in Rafah, strikes Khan Yunis missile launcher. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 09:55 AM JPost

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Three terrorists eliminated south of Jenin. Israel National News. Aug 30, 2024, 10:16 AM INN

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Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, eliminated in strike. Israel National News. Aug 30, 2024, 10:49 AM ...Shortly afterward, an IDF aircraft eliminated two additional terrorists while they attempted to flee from the vehicle that they were inside with Wassem Hazem. Maysara Masharqa and Arafat Amer, two terrorist operatives in the Hamas terrorist organization in Jenin, operated under the command of Wassem Hazem and took part in shooting attacks against Israeli communities.

M16 rifles, a handgun, cartridges, explosives, gas grenades, and thousands of shekels worth of terrorist funds were found in the terrorists' vehicle and in their possession.

No IDF injuries were reported. ([224] The confiscated weapons). INN

@sentdefender OSINTdefender! Wassem Hazem, the Head of Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades in the City of Jenin, who was Eliminated this morning by Israeli Special Forces. [225] August 30, 2024 on X

Head of Hamas in Jenin, 2 other operatives killed in IDF drone strike, shootout. By Emanuel Fabian. August 30, 2024, 1:19 PM ([226]. Weapons found by the IDF following clashes and a drone strike in the town of Zababdeh near the West Bank city of Jenin, August 30. 2024). TOI

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1.2 mln polio vaccine doses delivered to Gaza ahead of Sept. 1 campaign, WHO says. By Reuters. 08/30/2024 12:03 PM JPost

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IDF tells residents of some areas of Gaza that it is safe to return. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 12:28 PM JPost

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Serious and pervasive’ Jew-hatred at Columbia, per report from school’s task force. The report found that “some” members of the university “have been unwilling to acknowledge the antisemitism many students have experienced.”

(August 30, 2024 / JNS) Hundreds of Jewish and Israeli students at Columbia think that the Ivy League school “has not treated them with the standards of civility, respect and fairness it promises to all its students,” according to a report from Columbia’s task force on antisemitism released on Friday.

The 91-page report, which draws on interviews with almost 500 students, found that Jew-hatred on campus is “serious and pervasive. JNS

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Biden admin’s dealings with Iran maybe ‘partly responsible’ for Oct. 7 attack, congressman says. "I believe it certainly didn’t help," stated Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), chair of the House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. (August 30, 2024 / JNS) Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), chair of the House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, suggested in his newsletter on Thursday that the Biden administration may have been “partly responsible” for Hamas’s Oct. 7 terror attack. JNS

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Youngkin signs legislation criminalizing ethnic discrimination, including Jew-hatred, into law. The Virginia governor said “hatred, intolerance and antisemitism have no place in the commonwealth.”

(August 30, 2024 / JNS) Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, signed identical state House and Senate bills on Wednesday that extend the state’s protections against hate crimes to discrimination based on ethnicity, including antisemitism. JNS

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Salvage of stricken oil tanker in Red Sea expected in coming days, say sources. By Reuters. 08/30/2024 01:51 PM JPost

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US imposes visa restrictions on 14 Syrian officials, State Dept says. By Reuters. 08/30/2024 03:18 PM JPost

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'I give you a warning of war,' Shin Bet head told PM 10 weeks before Oct. 7 — report. Continuing battle of narratives between political and defense chiefs, Ynet says Ronen Bar was likely alluding to Lebanon or West Bank; PMO: Netanyahu wasn’t alerted to war in Gaza. By TOI Staff. August 30, 2024, 3:05 pm TOI

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The Israeli Paralympic climber who wants to compete and serve in the reserves. Mor Sapir says he refused to give up after losing all of his fingers in an accident in Nepal and recounts how he regained his independence while winning medals and serving in Gaza. Stav Ifargan | published:08.30.24|16:13 YNet

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With over 250 terrorists killed, IDF wraps up 3-week Khan Younis raid. i24

IDF wraps up 3-week-long op. in southern Gaza; 250 gunmen killed, 6 km of tunnels destroyed, 6 bodies of hostages recovered. By Emanuel Fabian. 30 Aug 2024, 12:35 pm. TOI

IDF Concludes Three-Week Operation In Southern Gaza Targeting Hamas Infrastructure, Recovering Hostages August 30, 2024 YWN

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Israeli paralympic swimmer clinches gold in 100m freestyle. Ami Omer Dadaon secures Israel's second gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France.

i24NEWS. August 30, 2024 at 07:56 PM [...] "It wasn't an easy race for me," the world champion said in the post-race interview. "I was able to represent the people of Israel, I have no words to describe this feeling. When I'm in the water, I don't think about anything, only the race. But now I know that I will sing Hatikvah during this time, that's all I wanted – to represent the people of Israel in this period and to give them hope." i24

Goosebumps: Ami Dadon roared the national anthem after winning gold watch. shivering: israeli swimmers Ami Dadon and Mark Maliar thrilled an entire country and won gold and bronze medals. Dadon won the 100 meter freestyle and didn't leave a dry eye as he roared the national anthem | watch.. Dor Azard • 27 Av, 5784 • 31.08.24 • 20:25. Now14 _____

'You are gold': Netanyahu speaks with Paralympic Taekwondo winner. By Anna Barsky, Jerusalem Post Staff. August 30, 2024.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Israeli Paralympic athlete Assaf Yasur, who won a gold medal in Taekwondo on Friday, Israeli media reported.

"You not only brought a personal achievement but also a national achievement and a lot of pride," Netanyahu told Yasur. "You are worth gold." JPost

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'Critical stage': Hamas responds to cabinet decision to keep IDF in Philadelphi. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 04:21 PM JPost

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Terrorists fire heavy rocket toward Metula, northern Israel - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 04:49 PM JPost

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Iran's Paralympic Taekwondo fighter claims injury ahead of match with Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 05:50 PM. JPost

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Possible terror attack in Taba, Egypt creates multiple casualties, troops converging on the scene. By Avi Ashkenazi. 08/30/2024 06:50 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/30/2024 JPost

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Suspected combined West Bank attack injures four, two terrorists neutralized. Teports suggest one terrorist attempted to carry out a bombing attack with his vehicle and failed while another opened fire toward Karmei Tzur; possible connection still under investigation. Liran Tamari, Yoav Zitun|08.30.24 | 23:03. YNet

IDF says it killed 2 terrorists as car bombs detonate in West Bank attacks; 3 hurt Army investigating possible link between concurrent attacks in Gush Etzion, searching for additional suspects. By Emanuel Fabian. and TOI Staff. August 31, 2024. TOI

Car explodes at gas station, terrorist rams guard in Carmei Tzur. At least three people injured in double terrorist attack in Gush Etzion, including a car explosion near a gas station and a ramming attack in Carmei Tzur.

Israel National News Aug 31, 2024, 7:52 PM [227] INN

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Forces on hunt for 3rd car bomb after botched Friday attack. Troops conduct searches in Hebron where the two terrorists driving car bombs came from; officials say the fact that the men were not known to security forces indicates their terror plot could have been directed and financed from abroad. Yoav Zitun|08.31.24. YNet

IDF ramps up West Bank counterterror sweep after coordinated Gush Etzion attacks | LIVE BLOG. Heavy fighting between Israeli fources and Palestinian jihadists reported in Jenin.l

Matthias Inbar, Ariel Oseran. August 31, 2024. i24

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A US-based aid group admitted Friday that a group of individuals — who the Israeli military says were armed — took control of an aid convoy in the southern Gaza Strip the day before, without the organization having vetted them or coordinated the matter with the Israel Defense Forces. The military said Thursday that it struck the gunmen, killing them while not harming aid workers. According to the IDF, Hamas operatives frequently try to hijack aid deliveries. The IDF had said on Thursday that a convoy of aid trucks from the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) organization entered the southern Rafah area with Israeli coordination. It said that during the drive, it identified a group of gunmen taking over a vehicle at the front of the convoy and beginning to lead it. The IDF described the act as a hijacking attempt... TOI

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Iranian athlete refuses to compete against Israeli at Paralympic Games. Iranian athlete Saeid Sadeghianpour does not show up to taekwondo match against Israel's Adnan Milad, handing the Israeli an automatic win. Elad Benari, Canada, Aug 31, 2024, 1:37 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel. By Jackie Hajdenberg. TOI

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US troops hurt during raid with Iraqi forces in which 15 ISIS operatives were killed By Jon Gambell. TOI

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IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad's Central Camps Brigade.

Muhammad Katrouy, commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Central Camps Brigade, eliminated in joint IDF-ISA strike. Israel National News. Aug 31, 2024, 8:00 PM (GMT+3) INN

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Cave of Patriarchs closed after Gush Etzion attacks. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/31/2024. JPost

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IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists in southern, central Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/31/2024. JPost

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IDF catches terrorist rigging structure, eliminates terror cells in central Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/31/2024. JPost

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Six arrested as IDF troops surround Hebron. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/31/2024. JPost

Hebron under siege: IDF surrounds city, arrests six terror suspects. The IDF began operating in Hebron after thwarting the car bombing in Gush Etzion, arrested 6 wanted individuals, and imposed a blockade on the city. Israel National News, Aug 31, 2024, 8:49 PM (GMT+3) INN

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IAF strikes Hezbollah structure in Lebanon after terrorists observed entering. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/31/2024. JPost

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Polio vaccination operation begins in central Gaza Strip. By Maariv. 08/31/2024 JPost

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Israel wins bronze in Paralympics 100-meter backstroke. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/31/2024. JPost

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'Hamas always was and remains the obstacle to a deal,' hostage negotiators say - KAN. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/31/2024. JPost

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IDF announces fallen soldier Elkana Navon, killed in Jenin. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/31/2024 08:40 PM. JPost

Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell in battle in Jenin. During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell, two other soldiers were injured. Israel National News. Aug 31, 2024, 8:37 PM INN

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Israeli swimmer clinches bronze at Paris Paralympics, nation’s third medal so far. Mark Malyar dedicates win to ‘soldiers protecting us’; tennis players Guy Sasson, Maayan Zikri win their matches, while badminton athletes Nina Gorodetzky and Amir Levi knocked out. By Amy Spiro. August 31, 2024, 9:22 PM TOI

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Report: New IDF assessment shows some 6,000 Gazans invaded Israel on Oct. 7. Channel 12 says army data indicates 3,800 of the attackers were members of Hamas’s elite Nukhba force. By TOI Sraff. August 31, 2024, 11:54 pm.

New assessments indicate twice as many Gazans breached the border into Israel on October 7 than previously believed, Channel 12 reported Saturday, citing data compiled by the Israel Defense Forces’ Gaza Division.

Some 3,800 terrorists from the Hamas terror group’s elite Nukhba forces smashed through the border fence, the report said, among a total of 6,000 Gazans who crossed into Israel that day.

Hitherto, figures made public indicated that some 3,000 Hamas-led terrorists participated in the invasion, massacre and hostage-taking that day. That number did not take into account Gazans who crossed the fence and participated in the atrocities but were not Hamas members, nor did it differentiate between Nukhba terrorists and other Hamas terrorists.

It was unclear from the report what the status was of the 2,200 other Gazans who infiltrated Israel on October 7. Presumably, many were civilians, as extensive footage of the onslaught showed many enter to loot and take part in the assault, while others were likely members of other Hamas units or other terrorist organizations such as the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

The TV report also said that the border was breached in 119 spots — again, about double the previously widely cited figure of 60 breaches in the Gaza-Israel fence.

([228] Screenshot from a video broadcast on the Israeli TV channel Kan 11 showing Hamas terrorists bursting into Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7. LYouTube)

Some 5,000 rockets were fired at Israel on October 7, with 3,000 of them in the first four hours of the onslaught, according to the IDF.

Channel 12 said the data was submitted to IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.

In response to the report, Channel 12 quoted the IDF Spokesman’s Office as saying that the IDF’s operational probe of the events surrounding October 7 has not yet been completed, and is continuing in accordance with situational assessments and operational needs.

Upon completion, the findings will be made public, the spokesman’s office said.

The October 7 massacre saw terrorists kill some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and kidnap 251, all while committing widespread atrocities and mass sexual assault. Over 350 people were killed at a music festival and whole families were executed in their homes. TOI

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Since October 7: IDF kills 600 terrorists in West Bank, arrests 2,000 Hamas members. By Maariv. 08/01/2024.

The IDF and the Shin Bet have arrested approximately 5,000 wanted persons since the start of the war on October 7, Israel's security establishment reported Saturday night. Of these, about 2,000 were identified as members of Hamas.

Since the beginning of the war, the IDF and the Shin Bet have operated in over 11,000 offensive operations and killed more than 600 terrorists in the West Bank alone.

The IDF has destroyed 29 homes belonging to terrorists since the beginning of the war. JPost

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Hersh, Carmel, Alex, Eden, Or, Almog: The 6 hostages murdered by Hamas just days ago Goldberg-Polin’s family has ‘broken hearts’; Gat did yoga with hostage children; Lubnov never met his child; Yerushalmi’s sisters heard her being kidnapped; Danino turned car around to rescue others; Sarusi’s girlfriend was also murdered. By TOI Staff. September 1, 2024, 10:10 am

([229] This combination of six undated photos shows hostages, from top left, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, from bottom left, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lubnov, and Carmel Gat. The Hostages Families Forum via AP)

The bodies of six hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 were recovered from a tunnel in southern Gaza’s Rafah, shortly after they were murdered by terrorists, the Israel Defense Forces announced Sunday.

All six had been kidnapped alive to the Strip.

The hostages were Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Ori Danino, 25, Alex Lubnov, 32, Carmel Gat, 40, and Almog Sarusi, 27.

Goldberg-Polin, Yerushalmi, Lubnov, Sarusi and Danino (an off-duty noncommissioned officer) were abducted from the Nova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im.

Gat was taken from Kibbutz Be’eri.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

The night before 23-year-old Israeli-US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists at the Supernova desert rave, he ate dinner with his family and then left at 11 p.m. to go camping.

His mother, Rachel Goldberg, last heard from Hersh early in the morning on October 7, when her son sent two WhatsApp messages, one telling his parents he loved them, the other saying, “I’m sorry.”

After speaking to several of Hersh’s close friends, they were able to figure out that Hersh and his best friend, Aner Shapira, went to the rave.

The two were last seen at a crowded field shelter, filled with people who tried to escape from the Hamas attack on the party on the morning of October 7.

Goldberg-Polin’s arm was blown off from the elbow as Hamas terrorists lobbed grenades into the shelter. Shapira threw at least half a dozen grenades back out of the shelter before he was killed.

Goldberg-Polin was seen alive in a video released by terrorists in April.

His parents had campaigned prominently for his release, frequently meeting with US President Joe Biden and other officials.

In a brief statement, Goldberg-Polin’s family said that they had “broken hearts.”

Carmel Gat.

Carmel Gat was taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 from her parents’ home in Kibbutz Be’eri (Courtesy) Carmel Gat, 40, an occupational therapist from Tel Aviv, was visiting her parents in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7 when Hamas terrorists attacked, killing her mother, Kinneret. Gat was taken captive, as was her brother Alon, sister-in-law Yarden Roman-Gat, and niece Geffen, who were also visiting.

Alon and his three-year-old daughter, Geffen, were able to escape their captors on October 7 and remained free. His wife Yarden, 36, also initially escaped but was recaptured. She was held hostage in Gaza and released on November 29 during a temporary ceasefire.

With the release of dozens of hostages, the family received word that Carmel was alive and had been kept captive with some children and did yoga once a day with them.

Alex Lubnov.

Alex Lubnov, head barman at Supernova, captured on October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists attacked the desert rave (Courtesy) Alex Lubnov, 32, was the head barman at the Nova party.

At the time of the attack, his wife Michal was five months pregnant. She has since given birth. The couple also has a two-year-old.

The young family lives in Ashkelon, where Alex cared for his parents, who both have physical disabilities.

“He’s the guy who worries about everyone else,” wrote a friend.

Eden Yerushalmi.

Eden Yerushalmi was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists to Gaza from the Supernova party on October 7, 2023 (Courtesy) Eden Yerushalmi, 24, a bartender from Tel Aviv, had gone to the Nova party with a group of friends.

When the terrorists attacked the rave, she called her older sister, Shani, who stayed on the phone with her for hours, along with their younger sister, May.

They were on the line with Yerushalmi when she hid in a car with friends who had been murdered, pretending to be dead. They stayed on the line when she went to hide in thorny bushes. They reminded her to breathe.

For four hours, the three sisters were on the phone together, until they heard gunshots and Yerushalmi cried, “Shani, they caught me!” After that, the phone went dead.

Or Danino.

Master Sgt. Ori Danino, 25, an off-duty noncommissioned officer who attended the Nova rave, initially escaped the attack but went back to try and save others.

Danino and a friend left the party in separate vehicles, filling the cars with as many people as possible to help them escape the Hamas killing spree.

At one point, Danino asked his friend for the phone number of people they had just met at the party, telling him that he was going to go back to rescue them. That was the last time his friend heard from him.

Danino is from an ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem. He was engaged to be married to Liel.

His brother said on Sunday: “I’m sorry I couldn’t do everything.”

Almog Sarusi.

Almog Sarusi, 27, was at the Nova party with his girlfriend, Shahar Gindi, a psychology student at Ariel University. Shahar’s body was later found.

According to the Kan public broadcaster, Sarusi had stayed to try and help Shahar after she was injured, at which point he was kidnapped.

He loved to travel round the country with his guitar. “A guy full of life and light,” the outlet said. TOI

6 hostages murdered in captivity, their bodies were recovered. IDF and families of hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarus, and Ori Danino announce that they have died. Yoni Kempinski. Published: Sep 1, 2024, 6:15 AM (GMT+3) Updated: 7:05 AM

The family of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin announced on Sunday morning that he was dead.

"With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh. The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time," they said.

The family of hostage Eden Yerushalmi also announced that she was murdered in the captivity of Hamas. "With great sorrow we announce the murder of our Eden in the captivity of Hamas.”

The family of hostage Ori Danino also announced his murder.

Yitzhak Danino, Ori's brother, wrote in a post on Instagram, "I'm sorry my brother that I wasn't able to do everything and on time, I'll live with it forever. I know you'll watch over me from above and I can't believe I'm even able to talk about you like that."

The family of Carmel Gat also announced that she had been murdered while in captivity. Her cousin, Gil Dickmann, wrote on X, "The nightmare has come true...."

On Saturday night, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit confirmed that a number of bodies were located during combat in the Gaza Strip.

"At this time, the troops are still operating in the area and are carrying out a process to extract and identify the bodies that will last several hours. We ask to refrain from spreading rumors," the statement said.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped at the Nova Music Festival on October 7. He was wounded in the arm by a grenade that was thrown into a shelter in which he was hiding after fleeing the party.

In April, the terrorist organization Hamas published a sign of life from Hersh. In the footage published by Hamas, he is seen with his left arm amputated and reading messages against the Israeli leadership that Hamas dictated to him.

Hersh’s parents, Jon and Rachel, spoke during the recent Democratic National Convention which was held in Chicago.

Jon Polin said during the remarks, “This is a political convention, but needing our only son and all of the cherished hostages home is not a political issue. It is a humanitarian issue.”

He added that the families of the eight American hostages “are heartened that both Democratic and Republican leaders demonstrate their bipartisan support for our hostages being released” and said that both President Biden and Vice President Harris are “working tirelessly for a hostage and ceasefire deal that will bring our precious children, mothers, fathers, spouses, grandparents and grandchildren home and will stop the despair in Gaza.”

Rachel concluded the remarks by turning to her son and saying, “Hersh, if you can hear us, we love you. Stay strong. Survive.”

Two more hostages, Alexander Lobanov and Almog Sarusi, also died in captivity.

On Sunday morning, the IDF confirmed that the hostages had been murdered by their Hamas captors.

"Yesterday (Saturday), the IDF and ISA located and recovered the bodies of the hostages Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Master Sergeant Ori Danino, from an underground tunnel in the Rafah area in the Gaza Strip and returned them to Israeli territory," the IDF stated.

"They were all taken hostage on October 7th and were murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip.

"Following an identification procedure carried out by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, the Israel Police, and the IDF Military Rabbinate, the IDF Manpower Directorate's Hostage team, which is responsible for accompanying the families of the hostages, notified their families. The IDF and ISA send their heartfelt condolences to the families.

"The IDF and Israeli security forces are operating with all means to bring home all the hostages as fast as possible," the IDF statement concluded. INN

IDF recovers six hostages’ bodies from southern Gaza. Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, Carmel Gat and Ori Danino were murdered shortly before IDF forces reached them, according to the military. ([230]. Clockwise from top left: Almog Sarusi, 25, Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Ori Danino, 25, Carmel Gat, 40, and Alex Lubnov, 32. Credit: Hostage and Missing Families Forum.Clockwise from top left: Almog Sarusi, 25, Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Ori Danino, 25, Carmel Gat, 40, and Alex Lubnov, 32. Credit: Hostage and Missing Families Forum).

(September 1, 2024 / JNS) Israeli forces recovered the bodies of six hostages from an underground tunnel in Rafah in southern Gaza overnight Saturday.

The hostages were identified as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Almog Sarusi, 25, Alexander Lobanov, 32, Carmel Gat, 40, and Master Sgt. Ori Danino, 25.

“A few hours ago, we informed the families that the bodies of their loved ones had been located by Israel Defense Forces troops in a tunnel in Rafah. According to our initial assessment, they were brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists shortly before we reached them,” said IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari.

All six were kidnapped alive during the Hamas-led assault on the northwestern Negev on Oct. 7.

“I commend the IDF and [Israel Security Agency] for conducting a complex operation to retrieve the bodies of the hostages for burial in Israel,” said Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday.

“They were held hostage by Hamas and murdered in cold blood. May their memory be a blessing,” he added.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that “the heart of an entire nation is shattered to pieces with the news…. On behalf of the State of Israel, I embrace their families with all my heart, and apologize for failing to bring them home safely.

“We will continue to fight relentlessly against the criminal, terrorist organization Hamas, which has once again proven there is no end to its willingness to commit murder and crimes against humanity,” he continued.

“The blood of our brothers cries out to us. Our sisters and brothers are still there enduring hell. The supreme covenant between the state and its citizens is to ensure their safety. We have the sacred and urgent mission to bring them home,” added Herzog.

U.S. President Joe Biden stated that he was “devastated and outraged” after U.S. citizen Goldberg-Polin was identified among the bodies recovered.

Biden vowed that “Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes,” adding that the United States “will keep working around the clock” to secure a ceasefire deal to release the rest of the hostages.

Last month, the IDF and ISA recovered the bodies of six other hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7, from a tunnel in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

The bodies of Avraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, Nadav Popplewell, Yagev Buchshtav, Chaim Peri and Alex Dancyg were located more than 10 months after the Hamas massacre.

On Tuesday, Israeli forces rescued a hostage alive from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, a father of 11 from the Bedouin city of Rahat in the Negev, was rescued from a tunnel in southern Gaza.

A day later, the IDF recovered the body of a soldier who was killed fighting Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7 invasion.

At the request of the soldier’s family, his name has not yet been made public. JNS

‘Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes,’ Biden vows, after Goldberg-Polin’s body identified.

"I am devastated and outraged," stated the U.S. president, who then called for a deal between Israel and Hamas.

(August 31, 2024 / JNS) U.S. President Joe Biden stated shortly before midnight on Saturday night that he is “devastated and outraged” after the U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin was identified among six bodies that Israeli forces recovered earlier in the day in a tunnel in Rafah.

Biden vowed that “Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes,” but then said that the United States “will keep working around the clock” to secure a deal—which would be between the Jewish state and the Hamas terror organization—to release the rest of the hostages.

“Hersh was among the innocents brutally attacked while attending a music festival for peace in Israel on Oct. 7. He lost his arm helping friends and strangers during Hamas’s savage massacre. He had just turned 23. He planned to travel the world,” Biden stated. “I have gotten to know his parents, Jon and Rachel. They have been courageous, wise, and steadfast, even as they have endured the unimaginable.”

Goldberg-Polin’s parents have been “relentless and irrepressible champions of their son and of all the hostages held in unconscionable conditions,” the president added. “I admire them and grieve with them more deeply than words can express. I know all Americans tonight will have them in their prayers, just as Jill and I will.”

Biden called Goldberg-Polin’s death “as tragic as it is reprehensible.”

“Our hearts break after receiving the devastating news of the hostages’ bodies being found in Hamas tunnels,” stated Danny Danon, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations. “Our thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. The terrorist monsters who murdered innocent hostages deserve nothing less than death.”

Goldberg-Polin is “an American hero, who will be remembered for his kindness and selflessness. Our hearts break for Jon, Rachel and their entire family, as well as the other families who found out today their loved ones won’t be coming home. May their memory be a blessing,” stated Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state who is Jewish.

“The killing of these hostages only further confirms Hamas’s depravity. It should release all the hostages immediately,” Blinken said. “We will continue to work with our partners in the region to secure an agreement without delay that frees the remaining hostages.”

“Hamas murdered Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage, kidnapped from a music festival for peace on Oct. 7,” stated the Republican Jewish Coalition. “Israel’s fight against these barbaric terrorists is America’s fight.”

Neither the Harris nor the Trump campaign had commented at press time. Shortly after this article published, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris stated of Goldberg-Polin that “we now know he was murdered by Hamas.”

“Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh’s parents, and with everyone who knew and loved Hersh. When I met with Jon and Rachel earlier this year, I told them: ‘You are not alone,'” Harris stated. “That remains true as they mourn this terrible loss. Americans and people around the world will pray for Jon, Rachel and their family and send them love and strength. As is said in the Jewish tradition, may Hersh’s memory be a blessing.”

“Hamas is an evil terrorist organization. With these murders, Hamas has even more American blood on its hands. I strongly condemn Hamas’s continued brutality, and so must the entire world,” Harris said. “From its massacre of 1,200 people to sexual violence, taking of hostages and these murders, Hamas’s depravity is evident and horrifying.”

“The threat Hamas poses to the people of Israel—and American citizens in Israel—must be eliminated and Hamas cannot control Gaza,” Harris said. She added that “the Palestinian people too have suffered under Hamas’s rule for nearly two decades.”

“As vice president, I have no higher priority than the safety of American citizens, wherever they are in the world,” she said. “President Biden and I will never waver in our commitment to free the Americans and all those held hostage in Gaza.”

Members of Congress also commented on Goldberg-Polin.

“I am absolutely heartbroken by the deaths of several hostages held by Hamas, including U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin,” stated Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “These innocent people should all be home today with their families; instead they were murdered by terrorists. My heart is with all of the bereaved families, including the Goldberg-Polin family, who I met earlier this summer.”

“For 331 days we prayed for Hersh’s safe return. Today we learned he was murdered in Gaza. May his memory be a blessing,” stated Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), who is Jewish. JNS

Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken: Hersh Goldberg-Polin is an American hero who will be remembered for his kindness and selflessness. Our hearts break for Jon, Rachel, and their entire family, as well as the other families who found out today their loved ones won’t be coming home. May their memory be a blessing. 5:36 AM · Sep 1, 2024 On X

Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken: The killing of these hostages only further confirms Hamas's depravity. It should release all the hostages immediately. We will continue to work with our partners in the region to secure an agreement without delay that frees the remaining hostages. 5:37 AM · Sep 1, 2024 On X

HY”D: 6 Hostages Confirmed Murdered By Hamas After Bodies Found By IDF In Rafah Tunnel.

August 31, 2024.

The families of six hostages who were abducted by Hamas have confirmed that their loved ones were murdered in captivity, hours after the IDF said it had located bodies in Gaza. They have been identified as Hersh Goldberg-Polin hy”d, Ori Danino hy”d, Eden Yerushalmi hy”d, Alex Lubanov hy”d, Almog Sarusi hy”d, and Carmel Gat hy”d. The former five were kidnapped from the Nova music festival, while Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be’eri.

According to the IDF, it is believed the hostages were murdered by Hamas just a short time ago – possibly even just a day or two before they were found in a tunnel beneath Rafah. Although the exact location of the hostages was unknown, the IDF had intelligence suggesting a general area where they might be held. As a result, troops proceeded with caution to avoid putting the hostages in greater danger.

The search operation began yesterday, with soldiers carefully navigating the tunnel complex until they found the bodies. The remains were then extracted from Gaza overnight and brought to Israel for identification.

There were no clashes with Hamas terrorists during the operation, and the guards responsible for the murders had fled the area. The tunnel where the bodies were found is approximately one kilometer away from the location where another hostage, Farhan al-Qadi, was discovered earlier this week.

23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin hy”d was the first to be identified among the bodies. He was seized by terrorists at the Nova music festival in southern Israel on Oct. 7. He lost part of an arm in the attack.

Goldberg-Polin’s parents became perhaps the most high-profile relatives of hostages on the international stage. They met with President Joe Biden and others and addressed the United Nations. On Aug. 21, they addressed a hushed hall at the Democratic National Convention, where the crowd chanted: “Bring them home.”

A Hamas-issued video in April showing Goldberg-Polin clearly speaking under duress sparked new protests in Israel urging the government to do more to secure his and others’ freedom.

The family of Ori Danino hy”d, 25, confirmed a short time later that he, too, was killed in captivity by Hamas terrorists. Ori hy”d was also at the Nova music festival and had escaped in a car, but turned around to return and rescue more people when he was abducted.

The family of a third hostage, Eden Yerushalmi hy”d, 24, also confirmed that she had been killed and her body discovered by IDF troops earlier today in a Gaza terror tunnel. Yerushalmi had also been taken captive from the Nova music festival on October 7. Recordings of her frantic calls to police during the attack were released by her family in May.

Later on, the family of 32-year-old Alex Lubanov hy”D, who became a father while in captivity, confirmed that he was among those whose murder was confirmed by the IDF after finding his body.

“I am devastated and outraged,” President Joe Biden said about the horrific discovery. It is as tragic as it is reprehensible. Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages.”

The finding of the deceased hostages is certain to put pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to bring home remaining hostages. The Israeli leader has said military pressure is needed to win their release as cease-fire efforts falter.

Before Israel’s announcement, Israel said it believed 108 hostages were still held in Gaza and about one-third of them were dead. (YWN/AP) YWN

'Those who murder our hostages don't want a deal'. Prime Minister reacts to murder of 6 hostages, tells Hamas terrorists and leaders 'you will pay the price.' Israel National News Sep 1, 2024, 11:21 AM INN

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3 police officers killed in shooting attack near Hebron. Terrorists open fire near the Tarqumiya Checkpoint in the Hebron area, killing a female and 2 male police officers. Israel National News. Sep 1, 2024, 7:28 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Article On Saudi News Portal: Hamas' Operatives Hide Among The Civilian Population; They Are Cowards Who Do Not Value The Lives Of The Gazans. September 4, 2024 Saudi Arabia, Palestinians | Special Dispatch No. 11540

In an article titled "Fighting from Behind Civilians" on the Saudi news portal Elaph, Kurdish writer Kamil Salman criticized Hamas' operatives for hiding behind the civilian population in Gaza and thereby placing hundreds of thousands of people in mortal danger, a practice he called both foolish and cowardly. He added that Hamas' fighters are manipulated by foreign elements and do not recognize the value of human life. Memri

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Polio vaccine drive gets underway in Gaza amid fears of outbreak. Campaign led by the World Health Organization aims to inoculate 640,000 children, after first case of the disease in 25 years was reported in the territory By Jeremy Sharon. September 1, 2024, 3:26 pm TOI

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Ben Gvir blames West Bank shooting on Gallant for easing Palestinians’ travel Israelis’ ‘right to life trumps PA residents’ freedom of movement,’ says minister; Smotrich urges preemptive military operation in southern West Bank By ToI Staff. September 1, 2024, 4:50 pm. TOI

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Germany’s leaders pay tribute to victims of ‘horrifying’ Solingen knife attack German president says attacker, who had sought asylum, ‘abused this protection so terribly’; attack was claimed by ISIS ‘to avenge Muslims in Palestine and everywhere’. By AP and ToI Staff. September 1, 2024, 3:26 pm TOI

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Policeman killed in West Bank shooting was father of officer killed on Oct. 7 First. Sgt. Roni Shakuri’s brother-in-law says bereaved father had just begun smiling again after recent sailing trip; daughter Mor fell in battle at Sderot police station. By ToI Staff. September 1, 2024, 6:07 pm. TOI

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New Yorkers to gather to remember slain hostages. Israel National News. Sep 1, 2024, 6:16 PM INN

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Chilling: Hanan Ben Ari at funeral of murdered hostage. Hanan Ben Ari sings at funeral of hostage Ori Danino, murdered by Hamas in Gaza. Israel National News. Sep 1, 2024, 7:54 PM INN

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Murdered hostage's sister: 'You were my guide, and you will continue to be'. Israel National News. Sep 1, 2024, 7:29 PM INN

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Terrorist who murdered three police officers eliminated. Uzi Baruch. Sep 1, 2024, 7:53 PM INN

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Gush Etzion: IDF arrests suspects of involvement in double terrorist attack. Israel National News. Sep 1, 2024, 5:18 PM INN

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Sunday, September 01, 2024. Not one person found under the rubble in Gaza for four months - there are still exactly 10,000 missing (if you believe Hamas, which the UN does). One of the many bogus statistics we've been following from Gaza is the number of missing people buried under rubble.

As we've noted, between November and May, Hamas regularly reported - and the UN regularly repeated - 7,000 missing people under the rubble in Gaza. Then, sddenly, on May 3, that number jumped to 10,000 people missing.

Does anyone have the names of these missing people? Do we know what methodology was used to estimate their numbers?

Of course not. Because Hamas made them all up. And that's good enough for the UN.

Right now, the number of supposedly missing people has remained steady at exactly 10,000 for four months. The UN keeps publishing that number, crediting the Gaza Government Media Office, which is Hamas.

So not one person has been discovered under the rubble since May? Or maybe some have been discovered, but are equaled out with the number newly buried?

The number is fiction, like all of Hamas numbers. But NGOs and the UN need to publish the highest, most absurd numbers because that gives the sense of urgency that they demand for their anti-Israel political purposes. EoZ

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Hamas calls on Palestinians to 'mobilize' against Israel By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/01/2024 12:09 PM JPost

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Israeli rower Moran Samuel wins gold at Paralympic Games. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/01/2024 12:43 PM JPost

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Netanyahu apologizes to family of hostage Alexander Lobanov. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/01/2024 02:41 PM JPost

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Anti-tank missile wounds several people in Kfar Yuval, Upper Galilee By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/01/2024 04:26 PM JPost

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White House to speak with families of American hostages held by Hamas. By Reuters, Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/01/2024 04:36 PM JPost

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IDF Chief of Staff assesses scene of Tarqumiyah Junction terror attack. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/01/2024 04:33 PM JPost

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Trump blames Biden, Harris for Gaza hostage deaths incl. Hersh Goldberg-Polin By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 12:26 AM JPost

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The deaths of these hostages shame the Western conscience. Brendan O'Neill, September 1, 2024.

Now this is resistance. Unprepared, unarmed, these six young people did what they could to resist the anti-Semitic savagery of the invading army from Gaza. They repelled its grenades, rescued some of its intended targets, tended to the victims of its racist sadism. They didn’t ask for war, they didn’t expect war, they didn’t deserve war. But when it came, brutishly intruding on their kibbutzim and parties, they took action that helped to minimise the Jewish people’s suffering. It is a testament to Western radicals’ swirling moral disarray and their detachment from civilisational values that they referred to the racist invaders of Israel as the ‘resistance’, and the Jewish heroes who fought back as ‘colonisers’.

But this goes beyond foolish ‘left’ apologism for Hamas. It goes beyond excuse-making for terror. There is a case to be made that the self-styled progressive conscience of the West has not been complacent in the face of Hamas’s barbarism, but complicit. Many in the West played an active role in justifying the kidnapping of people like Goldberg-Polin, Lobanov, Gat, Sarusi, Yerushalmi and Danino. They actively bolstered the kidnappers’ claims to be resistance fighters, and they actively prevented the raising of awareness of the kidnap victims, particularly through the destruction of posters featuring their faces. They were more than bystanders to a pogrom – they were unpaid PR men for the pogromists.

Consider the feral mobs of anti-Semites that clawed kidnap posters off public buildings and lampposts. The six dead of Rafah will have been on some of those posters. Indeed, in April, in Melbourne, Australia, a huge ‘Bring Them Home’ mural featuring the face of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, among others, was graffitied by anti-Israel agitators. They daubed ‘FREE PALESTINE’ in massive letters over his face and the faces of the other stolen Jews.

This rash, racist allergy to any awareness-raising of the Israeli hostages was pure spin for Hamas. In destroying the posters, or daubing them with shit, or scribbling ‘coloniser’ on them, Western Israelophobes were slavishly amplifying Hamas’s insistence that these people are not innocent. That they deserve persecution. That you absolutely should not sympathise with, and in fact you should hate, the likes of those six young men and women who were held and brutalised and murdered in Rafah. That people in the West, in virtually every major city, assisted in Hamas’s dehumanisation of the Jews in its captivity should chill us to the bone.

Or consider the frenzied ‘radical’ hostility to any effort by Israel to rescue its seized citizens. It is just three months since the social-media craze of ‘All Eyes on Rafah’. Nearly 50million people, including celebs, shared that slogan on Instagram, the aim being to condemn Israel for even thinking about sending troops into Rafah. We now know that that is where the six hostages, and others, were being held in rank, repulsive conditions. We now know Hamas was using Rafah as a base for attacking Israel. ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ was no progressive cry – it was an act of woke appeasement. ‘Leave Rafah to Hamas’, was the sick undertone of this reckless trend. Not content with defiling images of the six young Israelis interned in Rafah, the virtuous of the West then raged against military action that might have led to their rescue. They made themselves the defenders of Hamas’s wicked dominion over Rafah.

Kamala Harris has questions to answer here. She’s issued a welcome, angry statement on the slaughter of the six hostages, describing it as ‘an outrage’. And yet for months she sternly instructed Israel not to launch a ‘major military operation’ in Rafah. There will be ‘consequences’, she warned. It is now known that in Rafah, an American citizen was being held captive. Now killed. Is this the first time in history an American leader warned of ‘consequences’ over the rescue of an American rather than over the kidnap of an American? As National Review summarises it, ‘Kamala Harris warned Israel of “consequences” if it invaded Rafah, where Hamas just murdered an American hostage’.

Here’s the only question that matters right now: are Jewish lives worth fighting for? Some of us think they are. Others, from the top of politics to the frenzied anti-Semites on the streets, seem to think otherwise. It is tempting to see the West’s moral disorder over Israel-Hamas as a consequence of that old problem, ‘the sleep of reason’, the sleep of our conscience. But in truth, the West’s conscience has been wide awake, and excitable, and noisy, and it has sided not with kidnapped Jews, but with their kidnappers. Let us hope the memory of the six slain will be a blessing – and let us hope their deaths will be a lesson for a West that seems utterly morally lost. Spiked

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Hamas's Inhumanity Is Laid Bare Once Again. Where are the mass protests against the sheer mercilessness of a terrorist organisation which has just murdered six hostages? The international narrative continues to be overwhelmingly anti-Israel, even as IDF special forces extricate the bodies of innocent Israeli hostages dragged from their homes on Oct. 7.

Telegraph View, September 1, 2024. [...] They were kept in tunnels for months on end, tortured and starved, only to be killed as help arrived.

The sheer mercilessness of their captors does not appear to exercise the same people around the world so eager to join pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Where are the mass protests against the inhumanity of Hamas?

Hamas is happy to sacrifice as many Palestinians as it can to turn international opinion.

That it has partly succeeded in doing so is a blot on the people unable to make a moral distinction between those who perpetrated this violence and those responding to it. Telegraph

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Estimated 300,000 rally in solidarity with hostage families; Ayalon blocked. Protests in Tel Aviv deteriorate into rioting as an estimated two hundred flood the major Ayalon highway, blocking traffic.

i24NEWS. September 01, 2024 at 09:28 PM Anger over the death of six abductees held captive by Hamas led to mass protests throughout Israel on Thursday, with the Hostages and Missing Families Forum saying that an estimated 300,000 people rallied to call for a hostage release deal.

([231]. Demonstrations in Tel Aviv as an estimated 300,000 people protest across the country in solidarity with the families of hostages. Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Among the main planned events: a candle lighting ceremony in memory of the six, at the headquarters of the families of the abductees, with the participation of dozens of ambassadors and diplomats. i24

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Austin to Gallant: Hamas leaders must be held accountable for their crimes. US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister after recovery of bodies of six hostages, expresses outrage "over their execution at the hands of Hamas." Elad Benari, Sep 2, 2024, 1:23 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Dozens of ambassadors join memorial vigil for murdered Israeli captives. "For weeks, we've been saying that time is of the essence. Last night, we saw we're already in overtime," said U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew.

(September 2, 2024 / JNS) Ambassadors from more than 30 countries attended a memorial vigil on Sunday for the six Israeli hostages who were murdered in captivity in Gaza and whose bodies were brought back to Israel for burial over the weekend. JNS

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Bonfires, severe violence and fireworks: 29 arrested in riots in Tel Aviv. Hundreds of protesters rioted last night in the Ayalon lanes, lit fires, violently attacked policemen and shot fireworks in support of a dangerous deal with Hamas - now and at any cost • 29 suspects in the riots were arrested. Elhanan Mazuz • 29 in Av 5784 • 02.09.24 • Now14

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Security forces thwart car bomb in West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 09:30 AM JPost

A "great miracle": a car bomb neutralized at the entrance to the settlement of Ateret in Binyamin. The Mount Hebron Regional Council reported that there were no casualties and that the saboteurs were handling the vehicle in which two gas tanks were found connected to an operating mechanism. On Shabbat two car bombs were neutralized in Gush Etzion. From Makor Rishon writer. 29 in Av, 5784.

A car bomb is neutralized at the entrance to the settlement of Atart in Binyamin. There are no casualties. The road connecting Binyamin is closed to traffic. At this time, the police and army saboteurs are handling the car in which two large gas tanks were found connected to an operating mechanism. The head of the Binyamin Regional Council and the chairman of the Yesha Israel Council: "A great miracle happened this morning in Binyamin. Terrorism in Judea and Samaria requires military action just like in Gaza and Rafah. The population must be mobilized and the neighborhoods and terrorist infrastructure must be razed to the ground." We will recall that on Shabbat evening (Friday night), two car bombs were neutralized in Gush Etzion. One exploded at a gas station near the intersection of the block, the other was neutralized at the entrance to the village of Karmei Tzur. Last night the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades announced that they had taken responsibility for the attacks. MakorRishon

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Drone targets vehicle in southern Lebanon - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 10:00 AM JPost

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Ben-Gurion Airport to expand strike - KAN. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 10:02 AM JPost

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Hersh-Goldberg-Polin's mother: 'My sweet boy, finally - finally you're free'. Thousands pay their final respects to American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was murdered in captivity by Hamas terrorists last week. Israel National News. Published: Sep 2, 2024, 11:19 AM (GMT+3) Updated: 4:57 PM INN

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Hamas admits it murdered the 6 hostages. Israel National News. Sep 2, 2024, 10:53 PM. INN

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Starlink arrives in Israel, to be transferred to North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 10:34 AM JPost

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FM Katz: 'Hamas to pay price for execution of hostages'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 10:47 AM JPost

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Mother of murdered hostage Ori Danino says she recently received sign of life. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 10:49 AM JPost

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New Yorkers hold vigil to mourn 6 slain hostages recovered from Gaza. Orna Neutra, whose son Omer is still being held by Hamas, calls on attendees to keep pushing American and Israeli leaders to achieve captives' freedom. By Jackie Hajdenberg.

September 2, 2024. TOI

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Hamas warfare manual: Terrorist tunnel tactics revealed. A new US report on a Hamas manual found by the IDF in Gaza City • Letter in Yahya Sinwar's own handwriting allegedly found in the area.

i24NEWS September 02, 2024 at 09:33 PM Israeli forces uncover massive tunnel infrastructure in southern Gaza, including a tunnel over 3 meters tall (10 feet) Israeli forces uncover massive tunnel infrastructure in southern Gaza, including a tunnel over 3 meters tall (10 feet)IDF spokesperson's unit Skip advertisement A Hamas combat manual was discovered by the Israeli army in Gaza City, according to a new report in The New York Times on Monday.

Found in the Zeitoun neighborhood, a letter allegedly written by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was also confiscated in the area in the same period... i24

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Merchant vessel hit by drone near Yemen's Hodeidah, Ambrey says. By Reuters. 09/02/2024 11:08 AM JPost

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14 terrorists killed in Israeli operations in Jenin, West Bank. i24NEWS. September 02, 2024. i24

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Abu Ali Express: 81% oppose the deal according to Hamas' terms. 09.03.24.

This evening a survey was posted in the Abu Ali Express Telegram group, below is the body of the survey and its results:

Hamas has been publicly announcing since March consistently (this was also confirmed last night by Khalil Elahia, Yahya Sanwar's deputy and the person responsible for the negotiations in Hamas) that the terms of the deal are:

1. Permanent ceasefire. 2. Withdrawal of the IDF from all areas of the Gaza Strip (including Netzer, Philadelphia and the buffer zone established along the border with Israel). 3. The rehabilitation of the strip. 4. Release of Palestinian prisoners: in the first phase of the deal: 50 Palestinian prisoners for every female soldier, 30 Palestinian prisoners for every civilian. In the second phase of the deal - 500 Palestinian prisoners for each soldier.

The question asked: Do you support the deal according to the terms presented by Hamas?

Within two hours over 51 thousand users voted. 10% support. 81% oppose. 9% don't know. Rotter

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Lt. Col. in reserve, Ronwn Cohen, former head of the anti terror in the Military Intelligence Directorate, demands an investigation into the released Bedouin hostage: 6 murdered and 1 Farhan. The families and the public have the right to know.

Ronen Cohen @RonenCohen7150: 6 murdered and one Farhan... I don't even begin to get the slightest edge of what has been running through my head since yesterday non-stop, God forbid... From my knowledge of Palestinian terrorism as the head of a terrorist scene in Amman, Farhan must undergo a polygraph test because the families and the public have the right to know! 8:21 AM · Sep 2, 2024 [232] Rotter

The former deputy head of the research division at the Military Intelligence Directorate demands: to investigate the released Bedouin abductee [...] Col. Ronan Cohen this morning to Petahi and Zimri Baam: "The chance that he was not with the six who were killed - extremely slim." I don't know how much, but it is clear to me that he stayed with them in the tunnel for a long time together. I think his story about an abductee dying in front of him is problematic in its details. The fact that he came out and said what he said is not true and a polygraph test is required here for Farhan whether he was together with the other abductees who were killed, and if this is true - to check why he said other things. I want to emphasize: it has nothing to do with a Bedouin or a Jew, I would demand the same from a Jewish abductee. He needs to be sat down in front of the best investigators to understand exactly what happened.'

Zimri: "Do you understand the meaning of a picture like this, of a kidnapped person sitting under interrogation? This is something a state cannot do.'

Cohen: "The state not only can but must do it. He was definitely kidnapped and I am happy that he was released, but we need to check and investigate how he got out of this incident and what was there, to check if the version he gave to the security forces - according to which he was not near the six abductees - is correct. I claim that this version is incorrect. If it turned out that I was right, there is a need for further investigative actions." 02.09.2024 [233] Rotter

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New footage shows abduction, captivity of 84-year-old Elma Avraham. New video clip from Kibbuz Nahal Oz on October 7 shows terrorists shouting at the 84-year-old woman to squeeze through the community's main gate with a bandaged arm, afterward terrorist seen pushing her; she spent 4 months in the hospital after being released in first hostage deal. Lior Ohana|08.03.24| 14:54 YNet

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Haredim protest near Tel Hashomer recruiting office. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 12:27 PM JPost

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Hamas claims responsibility for West Bank attacks on Friday, Sunday. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 12:58 PM JPost

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Labor court rules strike to end at 2:30 p.m. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 01:57 PM JPost

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Five rockets cross into Israel's North from Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 03:19 PM JPost

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IDF jets strike Hezbollah targets on the southern Lebanon border. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 06:11 PM JPost

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Britain not imposing arms embargo on Israel with export restrictions, says UK's Lammy. By Reuters. 09/02/2024 06:47 PM JPost

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PM responds to Biden: Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages.' PM Netanyahu pushes back at criticism he has not done enough to secure a hostage deal, says demanding Israeli concessions right after Hamas murdered 6 hostages sends the wrong message. Israel National News. Sep 2, 2024, 9:59 PM (GMT+3) INN

Netanyahu insists on holding Philadelphi despite mounting criticism.

"Israel must maintain control of the Philadelphi Corridor at the border between Gaza and Egypt," he stressed. i24NEWS. September 02, 2024. i24

We should withdraw after Hamas murdered 6 hostages in cold blood? Prime Minister on verge of tears as he delivers address to the nation following the murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas terrorists in Rafah last week. Israel National News. Sep 2, 2024, 8:33 PM INN

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Channel 12 Refutes Leftists: Mossad Chief Supports Netanyahu’s Stance On Philadelphi Corridor. September 2, 2024 YWN

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Mossad Chief David Barnea met with Qatari PM on a hostage deal in Doha. By Tovah Lazaroff. 09/02/2024 09:02 PM JPost

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Watch: Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall. Arab filmed during Tisha B'Av damaging tires of Jewish-owned vehicles parked near the Western Wall. Israel National News, Sep 2, 2024, 11:39 PM (GMT+3)

An Arab was arrested after being filmed on Tisha B'Av damaging car tires near the Western Wall.

The arrest occurred after the Honenu legal aid organization contacted the police and provided them with footage from a car camera, in which the Arab's face is clearly visible. In the wake of the footage, he was arrested by the police.

In a letter sent to the police by Attorney Chaim Bleicher, he describes the event: "My clients, residents of Jerusalem, traveled to the Western Wall on Tisha B'Av, and for this purpose, parked their car in the Zion Gate parking lot. When my clients returned to the car, they discovered that a sticker had been removed from the car and later found that the tire was punctured, constituting irreversible damage worth thousands of shekels. Reviewing the car's camera footage revealed that the act was carried out by a minority taxi driver, who also punctured the tires of other cars at the site." INN

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US CETNCOM, Syria's SDF capture IS 'facilitator' Khaled Ahmed al-Danal. By Reuters. 09/02/2024 11:09 PM JPost

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Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for targeting Blue Lagoon vessel in Red Sea. By Reuters. 09/02/2024 11:12 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah fires at civilians in North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/02/2024 11:36 PM JPost

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Psychological terror: Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Eden Yerushalmi. Hamas publishes a video of Eden Yerushalmi, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were retrieved by the IDF. Israel National News, Sep 3, 2024, 12:05 AM (GMT+3)

Hamas on Monday evening published a video of Eden Yerushalmi, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were retrieved by the IDF over the weekend.

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News does not cooperate with the psychological terror of the murderous organization and decided not to publish the video.

Her family wrote: "Our Eden, we also love you and miss you so much. You will forever remain in our hearts."

On Sunday, Eden’s aunt, Carmit Yitzhaki, told Kan 11 News that the family "is broken, we were sure she would come back to us. Eden was a happy girl, we were hoping for a happy ending and our family is simply broken. I don't want another family to suffer like we did. We need to bring them back."

"She survived 11 months and it really breaks my heart that she had to go through all this. What was she thinking when they shot her? What did she feel? I ask her forgiveness for not doing more. I'm sorry, forgive me Eden, I love you, watch over us from above," she added tearfully.

"Eden was missed out on, she should have been released in the first deal, but the fighting resumed. I have nothing more to say except for - Eden, please watch over us from above."

"Eden was a happy girl who loved life. She was planning to fly to Greece and India, a young girl who simply went to a party, who loved to cook and sew. I believe she thought someone would come to save her. I want everyone to remember Eden as a happy girl," she concluded. INN

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Hamas flag waved at anti-Israel protest in New York City. Thousands of anti-Israeli protesters demonstrate in New York City, some waving Hamas flags. White House: We condemn any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas. Israel National News, Sep 3, 2024, 5:10 AM (GMT+3) INN

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IAF strikes terror cell in Tulkarm who fired at IDF troops. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/03/2024 12:05 AM JPost

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Estimate: Car bomb near Ateret was intended for attack on school bus Israel National News Sep 3, 2024, 10:44 AM INN _____

Nukhba terrorist who commanded Netiv Ha'asara massacre eliminated.

IDF, ISA, announce the death of terrorist Ahmed Fozi Nazer Muhammad Wadia, who led the massacre in Netiv Ha'asara on the morning of October 7, 2023.

Israel National News. Sep 3, 2024, 9:11 AM INN

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UK chief rabbi slams decision to suspend Israel arms export licences. By Reuters. September 3, 2024 09:39 JPost

“BEGGARS BELIEF!” UK Chief Rabbi, Boris Johnson Slam Gov For Annoucing Arms Embargo On Israel. September 3, 2024 YWN

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WH ignores calls to ‘bring the hammer down’ on Hamas for death of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. By Caitlin Doornbos, Josh Christenson and Diana Glebova. Published Sep. 3, 2024, 6:44 p.m. ET WASHINGTON – What happened to not negotiating with terrorists?

Despite the discovery over the weekend that Hamas had executed an American hostage captured during the Oct. 7 atrocity against Israel, the Harris-Biden administration went right back Tuesday to pressuring the Jewish state to pull back against the terror group as part of a potential cease-fire deal.

“Hamas executed one of its American hostages. That requires an overwhelming American response,” Richard Goldberg, senior adviser to the nonpartisan Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), told The Post. “… We need to bring the hammer down on Hamas and all its sponsors and enablers.”

The latest sticking point between Washington and Jerusalem is a narrow strip of territory along the Gaza Strip’s border with Egypt called the “Philadelphi corridor,” which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his forces must hold to prevent Hamas from replenishing its arsenal through a network of smuggling tunnels in the area.

On Tuesday, however, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby balked at the idea, telling reporters the latest proposal to stop the fighting “included a removal of [Israeli forces] from all densely populated areas, and that includes those areas along that corridor. That’s the proposal that Israel had agreed to.”

These pollsters were right in 2016 and 2020 — and their latest polls spell disaster for Kamala Harris When asked point-blank whether President Biden thinks a hostage release deal is still “possible,” Kirby became indignant.

“The president wouldn’t be personally engaged the way he is, and he wouldn’t have taken the time over the weekend to meet with his team if he didn’t believe that that was, in fact, an outcome that we can achieve,” he said.

On Monday, the president and vice president were in the White House Situation Room with negotiators plotting a new, yet-to-be-detailed deal to secure the remaining hostages’ release – confounding Goldberg

“People seem to have forgotten that Hamas has rejected every proposal put forward by the United States and Israel,” he told The Post. “Hamas and its sponsors prefer to murder hostages. That is the reality we face.”

“It’s been ‘Take it or Leave It’ for months,” Goldberg added. “Israel takes it, Hamas leaves it. And in return Israel gets pressured and Hamas and its sponsors get rewarded.”

“Today, Hamas sponsor Iran enjoys massive US sanctions relief; Hamas leaders get immunity in ‘non-NATO ally’ Qatar [234] and NATO ally Turkey; Hamas facilitators Lebanon and Egypt get a lot of taxpayer assistance and DOJ does nothing to crack down on Hamas networks here in the United States” [235] Goldberg went on. “All of that must change immediately.”

Despite Harris and Biden vowing in written statements that “Hamas must be eliminated” and “Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes” following confirmation of the death of Goldberg-Polin and his fellow hostages, the administration’s subsequent actions have trended toward appeasement of the Palestinian terror group.

“Actually, Hamas leaders aren’t going to pay for their crimes, including the execution of an American citizen,” Victoria Coates, a former deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration, posted on X Tuesday. “Under Biden-Harris the U.S. [sic] taxpayer pays them to commit them.“ [236]

Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas), who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, echoed the sentiment in a message Tuesday blasting Biden and Harris.

([237] Protesters gather behind a mock coffin during a protest following the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin).

“Hamas MURDERED 6 hostages, including a US citizen. Remember, it’s Hamas that’s been rejecting all reasonable ceasefire [sic] agreements, not the Israeli government,” Fallon wrote on X. “The Biden-Harris admin needs to start acting in the best interest of the US and our ally Israel.”

On Monday, Biden lashed out at Netanyahu, saying the PM should do more to force a hostage deal with Hamas – infuriating supporters of the Jewish state. [238].

Asked Tuesday why the president is “harder than Netanyahu than he is on the terrorist leaders,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre skirted the question, saying Biden had been “very, very clear about what Hamas had done.”

“He was very clear on Oct. 7. He was very clear multiple times thereafter,” she claimed.

Hours later, the Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against Sinwar and other senior terrorists in connection with the Oct. 7 attack – though it is unlikely any Hamas leader will see the inside of a US courtroom.

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) on Tuesday chided critics of both Netanyahu and the Harris-Biden administration over the hostages’ executions.

“Hamas executes six hostages in cold blood. Who gets blamed? Everyone but Hamas,” Torres posted on X.

“The ONLY beneficiary of the endless finger-pointing against ourselves (the right blaming the US government, the left blaming the Israeli government) is Hamas, which knows how to put the free world at war with itself in a never-ending blame game of mutually assured recrimination. We do the work of our enemies for them,” he added.

But Brian Carter, who manages the Middle East portfolio at the American Enterprise Institute’s Critical Threats Project, warned that the White House has handled Hamas with too soft a touch.

“It’s really important to clearly message to Hamas that their choices are not between … an end to the war on their terms and an end to the war on Israel’s terms,” Carter said, “but rather an end to the war on the terms that Israel and the mediators are laying out and an end to the war in which Israel continues to fight this thing out until Hamas is basically defeated or even destroyed.

“Those terms [must be] something that is going to enable Israel to ensure that Hamas cannot rebuild itself, which could require an Israeli presence in certain areas of the Gaza Strip.”

Former Israel Defense Forces spokesman and FDD senior fellow Jonathan Conricus added that Hamas “will not have a strong enough incentive to release the hostages or agree to the American proposal to reach a cease-fire” if they aren’t “faced with a viable threat to its political rule over Gaza.”

“It is absurd that Israel’s allies and friends are applying pressure not on Hamas … but on Israel,” he said, “which strengthens Hamas and lowers the chances of seeing the hostages released.” NYPost

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UN Security Council to discuss Gaza hostages after 6 captives ‘summarily executed’. Israeli envoy Danny Danon requests debate, laments it took ‘barbaric, cold-blooded murder’ of 6 hostages to prompt meeting; UN human rights chief calls for probe. By Agencies and TOI Staff. September 3, 2024. TOI

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Public broadcaster to launch Oct. 7 digital museum in English as well as Hebrew Kan also to offer documentaries and series alongside its extensive flagship project to mark first anniversary of Hamas terror attack By Jessica Steinberg. September 3, 2024, 6:30 pm

([239]. From 'Kan, 7.10.360,' the digital museum created by public broadcasting channel Kan 11, recounting the people and places of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. Courtesy Kan)

Israel’s Kan public broadcaster will launch “Kan, 7.10.360,” its flagship, post-October 7 project in English, as the country approaches the one-year mark of the Hamas terrorist attack.

The digital project is a virtual museum offering a journey between all the locations of the October 7 massacre, from the Gaza-border communities and IDF bases to highway intersections and the massive music rave where Hamas terrorists attacked, killing some 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 amid acts of brutality and sexual violence.

The Hebrew version of the Kan digital museum was launched on Israel’s Memorial Day.

Now “Kan 7.10.360” is also available in English, to better share the story of the Hamas massacre with the world, the broadcaster said. Kan plans on translating the digital project into additional languages.

The virtual journey conducted with 360-degree cameras is augmented by maps, video, and audio documents collected by the Israel Broadcasting Corporation since October 7.

The museum is expanded daily with new and updated stories of the past 11 months, adding accounts of battles and massacres, heroism and hope.

Other series and documentaries being launched for the one-year mark include Kan’s flagship documentary project, “The Day That Never Ended,” a five-episode journalistic view of the events of October 7.

The documentary series includes more than 100 interviewees reviewing what happened on that day in dozens of locations, including kibbutz communities, cities, IDF bases, open fields and roads, and the music festival invaded by Hamas terrorists.

The Kan film “Rachel from Ofakim,” shares the story of Rachel Edry, who, with her husband David, were held inside their home on October 7 by a band of terrorists and survived the event with charisma and courage.

A documentary film, “The Battle for the Sderot Police,” shows the October 7 battle for the Sderot police station, which became one of the symbols of resistance and destruction.

For all Kan series, go to the Kan website or Kan Box, the Kan application. TOI

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Columbia students return to campus as anti-Israel activists vow to restart protests Graduate student Mahmoud Khalil says ‘the limit is the sky’ for student resistance, as classes resume following resignation of president, antisemitism report, new protest guidelines. By Jake Offenhartz. September 3, 2024. TOI

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Expert: Hamas' governing abilities will survive - unless someone wakes up. Israel National News. Sep 3, 2024, 3:13 PM INN

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Hamas command center in Gaza college struck. The IAF struck a Hamas control center that was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Numaa College in Gaza City. Israel National News. Sep 3, 2024, 3:58 PM INN

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Following rocket strikes in Israel, Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon By Maariv. September 3, 2024 16:46 JPost

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Hamas prevents relatives from public mourning. Report lays bare Hamas’s fear campaign to silence mentions of its Gaza combat fatalities. Terror group obfuscates information about slain operatives, knowing that by focusing only on civilians, it can ensure the world’s support as it fights against Israel. By TOI Staff. September 3, 2024, 6:17 pm

Throughout its war against Israel in Gaza, Hamas has refrained from publishing the names of its slain operatives, according to a report published Tuesday that delved into the terror group’s intimidation campaign aimed at barring Gazans from any mention of such fatalities.

The report, published by the Haa retz daily newspaper, stated that despite no formal ban having been implemented that would prevent Gazans from sharing the names of terror operatives killed by Israeli troops, an unwritten rule upheld in the Palestinian enclave prevents them from doing so.

Citing unnamed residents of the Gaza Strip, the report stated that the unofficial rule is implemented to such a degree that even family members of slain operatives will refrain from public mourning.

“There is fear to talk publicly about Hamas operatives, including operatives who have been killed,” one Gaza resident told Haaretz, explaining that there was fear of being branded a “traitor” or “collaborator” and of being harassed by the terror group.

The report comes in the midst of Israel’s ongoing war against the terror organization following the October 7 onslaught on southern Israel that left 1,200 dead and 251 taken hostage — and as Israel faces heavy international criticism over the level of reported civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.

The resident, identified by Haa retz under the pseudonym Issam, said that since the start of the war with Israel, the pressure from Hamas not to publish the names of its operatives has increased significantly, and to do so would be considered treasonous.

As such, news of their deaths are only passed on by word of mouth, he said.

“The prevailing assumption on the streets is that if the names of slain gunmen are published, people around the world will identify less strongly with the Gazans’ suffering, and this will give legitimacy to bombing Gaza,” a second resident, pseudonymized as Adnan, was quoted as saying. “As long as there are clips and stories about the civilian population, nobody says a thing. But if anyone dares to criticize Hamas or to mention the name of a slain fighter, they will call them a traitor and treat them as such.” TOI

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IDF says two Palestinian gunmen killed near Tulkarem. By Emanuel Fabian. 3 September 2024, 7:13 pm

IDF commandos killed two Palestinian gunmen during a raid near the West Bank city of Tulkarem a short while ago, a military source says.

Troops of the Duvdevan Commando Unit surrounded a building in the Tulkarem suburb of Danaba where the gunmen were holed up.

The Palestinians opened fire at the commandos, who returned fire, killing the pair. M16 rifles were recovered from their bodies, the IDF source says. TOI

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Paralympic swimmer Ami Dadaon wins his second gold in Paris, third medal. By Maariv. September 3, 2024 19:31 JPost

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Senior Israeli official: 'Israel agreed to leave Philadelphi Corridor in 2nd stage'. Israel National News. Sep 3, 2024, 8:48 PM INN

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Via Rafah Crossing: Gazan journalist who invaded Israel, escapes to Egypt. Muthana al-Najjar, who filmed the abduction of Shiri Bibas and her sons, flees to Egypt via the Rafah crossing before Israel arrests him. Israel National News. Sep 3, 2024, 9:28 PM INN

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'I hope I will make the people happy again': Israeli Paralympics swimmer Ami Dadaon wins another gold medal. It's the seventh medal for the Israeli delegation in Paris and Dadoan's third medal in these Games; it is his 6th career Paralympic medal. Stav ifergan|09.03.24 | 21:01 YNet

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Netanyahu responds to Gantz: 'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory. shouldn't interfere'. Israel National News Sep 3, 2024, 9:38 PM INN

Benny Gantz: “Netanyahu Is Not A Murderer, Sinwar Is”. YWN

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The battle for the oxygen artery of terrorism: the Philadelphi Corridor and the connection to Iran. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns that abandoning the Philadelphi Corridor, the main corridor for arms smuggling to Gaza, will constitute a surrender to Hamas and Iran • According to him, the axis, which was used by Iran to establish a dangerous military force in the Strip, is essential to prevent the re-arming of terrorism and is a strategic threat to Israel's security. Noam Amir. 30 Av 5784. 09.03.24 Now14

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Geneva: UN discusses suffering of Israeli children during the war. Delegation led by Israel's Ambassador to UN Institutions, Daniel Meron, and Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice, Welfare and Health participate in a special UN Council meeting on 'Suffering of Israeli children during the war.' Israel National News. Sep 3, 2024, 10:58 PM INN

"Hard to watch, but that's life" The survivor of the massacre at the UN: "I beg you, watch the horror movie". Sabine Taasa, a resident of Netiv HaThara who lost her husband and lost her son in the surprise attack, spoke before the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva (CRC), as part of the Israeli delegation led by the Director General of the Ministry of Justice: "They filmed the murder of my little son". Beni Solomon, Kikar haShabbat, 30 Av 5784 | 03.09.24. The Ministry of Justice of the State of Israel updated this evening (Tuesday) that Sabine Taasa, a resident of Netiv HaTara, who educated her 17-year-old son, Or Hid, and her husband, Gil Hid, who was murdered while protecting their young children from Hamas terrorists in the massacre of -October 7, participated in the Israeli delegation to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.

Taasa, testified this evening before the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva, about the events of the massacre in the locality where she lives in the northern part of Gaza - Nativ Hathara.

"Look at what happened on Sheva in October in Israel," Sabine said, "Look at my two little sons who saw their father explode before their eyes while he was trying to hide and they broke into my (home) at 7 in the morning."

She turned to the committee participants and said: "Watch the horror movie and after that you will understand what I am saying. It is hard to watch, but this is life, life in Israel, in Gaza and in Israel."

"My son Or was 17 years old," said Sabine. "He was murdered on the seventh of October at Zikim Beach, shot by hundreds of Palestinian Hamas terrorists who left the beach with 8 boats and swimming, mercilessly, equipped with head cameras, and recorded everything in real time. Filmed the murder of my little son, my 17-year-old son." Kikar

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The Hamas stronghold threatens to wake up: 139 serious attacks in the Hebron area. The attack in Tarqumiyah that happened yesterday turned the spotlight on a sector that had been relatively quiet since October, but a closer look reveals that terrorism in Hebron, which is dominated by Hamas terrorists, is on the rise. By Israel Shamai. 30 Av 5784. (09/03/2024) MakorRishon

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Columbia University antisemitism report highlights bigotry among elites in college system. By Rikki Schlott. Published Sep. 3, 2024, 5:52 p.m. ET NYPost

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Arrests of violent protesters in Columbia U Students vow to ramp up the protests - including encampments - until university cuts ties with Israel-linked companies. AP. YNet

'Resist until victory'. 2 arrested at anti-Israel protest at Columbia on 1st day of class. Protests return to university where the first anti-Israel tent encampments were set up last spring. Campus Alma Mater statue defaced. Israel National News. Sep 3, 2024, 11:01 PM INN

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The psychological terror: Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage. Ori Danino. Israel National News. Sep 3, 2024, 11:46 PM INN

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U of Maryland reverses decision to allow pro-Palestinian groups to hold event on Oct. 7 A planned ‘vigil’ by anti-Israel groups SJP and JVP sought to mourn Palestinian casualties while avoiding mention of the murder of 1,200 Israelis by Hamas that sparked the war. By Andrew Lapin. September 3, 2024, 11:30 pm

JTA — The University of Maryland has revoked a permit for pro-Palestinian groups to hold an event on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terror onslaught in Israel, following concerns from Jewish groups that such an event could glorify the Hamas killings.

According to the campus Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter, the planned event was a “vigil” to be held jointly with the school’s chapter of the anti-Zionist group Jewish Voice for Peace.

University President Darryll Pines announced the change in a letter to the school on Sunday, writing that “numerous calls have been made to cancel and restrict the events that take place that day.” TOI

U. of Maryland revokes permit for pro-Palestinian Arab event. Israel National News. Sep 4, 2024, 4:24 AM INN

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US prosecutors charge Hamas leaders in October 7 attack. By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Evan Perez, CNN

Updated: 5:18 PM EDT, Tue September 3, 2024. Source: CNN.

The US Department of Justice has charged several senior Hamas leaders over the October 7 terrorist attack, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday.

The indictment is the first criminal step by the Justice Department to hold people accountable for the attack in Israel.

The five defendants – Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, Mohammad Al-Masri, Marwan Issa, Khaled Meshaal and Ali Baraka – are facing seven charges, including terrorism charges, conspiracy to murder US nationals and conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction resulting in death.

The defendants are high-level Hamas officials, including Sinwar who is the terrorist organization’s leader in Gaza and one of the planners of the October 7 attack.

The complaint, which spans across several decades of alleged terrorist acts from Hamas, focuses in part on the October 7 attack against Israel.

Prosecutors detail how the brutal onslaught unfolded that day and the defendants’ involvement, ne of whom is the alleged leader of Hamas’s militia group.

“On October 7, 2023, Hamas committed its most violent, large-scale terrorist attack to date,” the complaint says, detailing how “in the early morning hours … Hamas sent more than 2,000 armed fighters into farms and towns in southern Israel, where they carried out the massacres of over a thousand people and the kidnappings of more than 200 others.”

The complaint continued, saying that “during the October 7 Hamas Massacres, Hamas terrorists weaponized sexual violence against Israeli women, including rape and genital mutilation.”

“As of the date of this Complaint, at least 43 American citizens were among those murdered, and at least ten American citizens were taken hostage or remain unaccounted for,” prosecutors say.

Those senior members of Hamas charged called for mass terrorist attacks and celebrated the October 7 attack, prosecutors say.

The announcement comes on the heels of the confirmed death of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Gaza, which prompted President Joe Biden and other top US officials to vow that Hamas leaders would be held accountable.

“We’ll weigh other actions as appropriate,” a senior administration official said, but declined to elaborate.

Biden said over the weekend that Goldberg-Polin’s death was “as tragic as it is reprehensible.”

“Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes,” Biden said.

This story has been updated with additional developments. CNN

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders.

Justice Department announces criminal charges against six senior Hamas members, including leader Yahya Sinwar,in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

Israel National News. Sep 4, 2024, 12:21 AM INN

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TWISTED TERRORISTS Sick Hamas release vid of murdered hostage Eden Yerushalmi in cruel ‘psychological warfare’ to divide Israel. Half a million Israelis protested across the country this weekend after the hostages were found dead in Gaza. Ellie Doughty, David Ross. Published: 11:29, 3 Sep 2024Updated: 11:56, 3 Sep 2024. TheSun

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IDF kills terrorist 'who drank cola' in home of murdered Israeli in view of kids. Sep 03, 2024. i24

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11 months late: UN Security Council set to discuss Israeli hostages. Sep 03, 2024. i24

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Israel: Ceasefire Deal Will Prevent Hostages from Coming Home, Anti-Government Protests Only Embolden Hamas.

Bassam Tawil, September 3, 2024.

Hamas leaders, who are closely observing the protests, are likely to harden their stance in the hope that the Israeli government will give in to the demonstrators' demands, including an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas has the Israeli public pressuring their government to allow Hamas to "live to fight another day": to rearm, regroup and continue attacking Israelis – as Hamas official Ghazi Hamad vowed.

Hamas leaders are banking on the Biden administration to compel the Israeli government to give in to the terror group's demands.... It has long been the dream of Hamas and many Palestinians to see the US turn its back on Israel.

Hamas's primary goal is to remain in power and return to the pre-October 7 era, when it built a large terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. Hamas knows it will not be able to accomplish its aims without a full Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and an official end of the war.

That is why Hamas is insisting that Israel withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. Israel's presence there obstructs Hamas's efforts to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip through cross-border tunnels, as it has been doing for the past two decades.

Hamas is reportedly demanding US and international guarantees that Israel will not target the terror group anytime in the future. Until then, Hamas will continue to hold on to many of the hostages as an "insurance policy."

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 atrocities, will not release all the hostages at once. He will continue to physically surround himself with many of them to ensure that Israel does not kill him. Sinwar does not care how many Palestinians in the Gaza Strip perish, as long as he is permitted to stay alive.

Even if Hamas were to initially release 10 or 20 hostages as part of any agreement, who could ensure that the remaining captives would be released? Are we supposed to take Hamas's word for it? Are we supposed to believe that the Americans, Egyptians and Qataris would be able to force Hamas to comply with the terms of any agreement? Gatestoneinstitute

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IDF intercepts UAV fired from the east. Israel National News. Sep 4, 2024, 6:46 AM

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'If we leave Philadephi, we can forget about the hostages.'

IDF reservist, Oded Harush, on importance of Philadephi Corridor: 'If we leave Philadephi, we can forget about the hostages. They will be smuggled out through Rafah Crossing and we will never know where they are.'

Israel National News. Sep 4, 2024, 8:25 AM INN

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IDF intercepts drone, attacks southern Lebanon overnight | LIVE BLOG.

Both Israel Air Force and artillery pummeled Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon • US announces terrorism charges against Yahya Sinwar and other Hamas leaders.

Matthias Inbar, Ariel Oseran. September 4, 2024. i24

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Friedman: US pressure on Israel reduces chances of regional peace. The Biden administration thinks that such pressure improves the chances of Israel-Saudi peace, but it actually does the opposite, said the former ambassador to Israel. Alex Traiman, Etgar Lefkovits.

(September 4, 2024 / JNS) Israel’s decisive defeat of Hamas in Gaza will facilitate regional peace with Saudi Arabia, whereas failure to achieve such a result is thwarting a deal, according to former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

Friedman, who served under former President Donald Trump when the Abraham Accords were signed four years ago, told JNS that U.S. pressure on Israel regarding the war was making the chances of regional peace more remote. JNS

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‘The last thing I saw before being taken to Gaza was my dad’s bloodied face’. Erez Kalderon, 12, shares his harrowing experience of captivity and separation from his father, who's still being held by Hamas.

([240] Israeli soldiers walking next to destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Nov. 21, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90).

(September 4, 2024 / Israel Hayom) In a poignant testimony, 12-year-old Erez Kalderon, kidnapped from his home in Nir Oz during the Oct. 7 onslaught, has shared his harrowing story of captivity in the Gaza Strip. Erez, whose father, Ofer Kalderon, remains in Hamas captivity, bravely opened up about his traumatic experience, saying, “It’s difficult for me to speak on camera, but if this reaches my dad—it’s worth everything.”

Erez recounted the terrifying moments when attackers breached their home: “They simply broke the handle and entered. My dad quickly ran to the safe room, yelled at my sister Sahar to open the window, and I jumped out first.” ... JNS

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Israeli flags found in vehicle belonging to Arab infiltrators. Border Police officers discover Israeli flag, kippah, wig, and yellow 'hostages' ribbon in vehicle carrying five Palestinian Authority Arabs attempting to infiltrate Israel. Israel National News, Sep 4, 2024, 9:26 AM (GMT+3)

Earlier this week, Border Police officers operated at the A'zaim Crossing near Jerusalem, to thwart terror and prevent the infiltration of Palestinian Authority Arabs into pre-1967 Israel.

During the operation, the officers identified a suspicious vehicle traveling towards the crossing from the direction of Judea and Samaria. Attached to the vehicle's mirror was a yellow ribbon used to signal remembrance of the hostages, and inside the vehicle was an air freshener in the shape of an Israeli flag.

The vehicle, which aroused the officers' suspicions, was ordered to stop for inspection. During the inspection, it was found that the driver was a Palestinian Authority woman who did not hold a permit to enter pre-1967 Israel.

Along with the driver were three additional Palestinian Authority Arab infiltrators, and beside them were Israeli flags, a kippah (skullcap), and a wig. The officers also found an additional Arab infiltrator in the trunk of the car, along with Palestinian Authority license plates.

Following a system check, it became clear that the original Palestinian Authority license plates had been replaced by stolen Israeli license plates, taken from a vehicle which was removed from the road.

The five Arab infiltrators were arrested and their vehicle confiscated as part of the investigation. Indictments have been filed against them. INN

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British journalist: 'UK arms ban to Israel is shameful betrayal'. Tziki Brandwine. Sep 4, 2024, 10:13 AM INN

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Execution, mass murder, mutilation, sexual crimes all in US indictment of Hamas. Seven atrocities - including execution of Nova festival-goers and abduction of Shiri Bibas and her young sons - are detailed in the 38-page document unsealed by US Attorney General Merrick Garland against six senior Hamas leaders, three killed and three still at large, including Yahya Sinwar.

Daniel Edelson, New York|09.04.24|11:07

The systematic execution of Nova music festival goers, the abduction of Shani Louk's body and of Shiri Bibas and her two little boys, firing on an ambulance and abducting elderly Yafa Adar are among the atrocities detailed in the 38-page indictment against Hamas leaders for the October 7 massacre in southern Israel, announced on Tuesday by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Garland named Hamas' Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh and Mohammed Deif, who have already been killed, and Khaled Meshaal, Ali Baraka and Marwan Issa, who are still at large, in the charges brought by the U.S. Department of Justice after the massacre on October 7.

([241] Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, Khald Mashal, Mohammed Deif, Ali Baraka, Marwan Issah (Photo: Osama Faisa / AP, IDF)

The indictment unsealed on Tuesday by the Justice Department contains seven charges in total including: Conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization resulting in death; Conspiracy to provide material support for acts of terrorism resulting in death; Conspiracy to murder U.S. nationals; Conspiracy to bomb a place of public use resulting in death; Conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction resulting in death; Conspiracy to finance terrorism; Conspiracy to violate the international emergency economic powers act to finance terrorism. The indictment details the chain of events, background on the Hamas organization and also the atrocities of the October 7 attack, including the massacre in the Nova music festival and the incursion into the communities along the Israel-Gaza border, where civilians, including American citizens, were murdered. It lists at least 43 U.S. citizens murdered and at least 10 missing or abducted. "On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas committed its most violent, large-scale terrorist attack to date – the October 7 Hamas massacres. Hamas targeted civilian populations with a barrage of rockets, before waves of Hamas terrorists breached the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel, infiltrated Israel, and launched attacks on civilians, by land, sea and air. Hamas sent thousands of armed fighters into southern Israel, where they carried out the massacres of over a thousand people and the kidnappings of more than 200 others," the DOJ said.

([242] Hamas terrorists abduct the body of Shani Louk from the Nova music festival on October 7. Photo: Ali Mahmud / AP)

"Armed Hamas operatives attacked and shot civilians, including children, sometimes with machine guns and sometimes at point blank range, and weaponized sexual violence against Israeli women, including through rape and genital mutilation," according to the indictment. The section of the indictment pertaining to the Nova music festival described how: "a group of more than 50 Hamas terrorists attacked the festival attendees with machine guns and other weapons. As attendees attempted to escape, Hamas terrorists methodically executed large numbers of them. Large numbers of festival attendees fled from the initial wave of rocket attacks into protective shelters located along a nearby major road. Hamas terrorists systemically assaulted the shelters with machine guns and grenades, killing both those still seeking refuge and those already inside, including multiple American citizens," the indictment read. "In addition, Hamas terrorists took hostage an unknown number of victims. Videos and images of the attacks, including of individuals being taken hostage, were posted contemporaneously on social media through what appear to be accounts used by Hamas terrorists and through accounts belonging to Hamas’ victims themselves, as Hamas terrorists had stolen victims’ electronic devices and, using those devices, had taken over victims’ social media accounts. In one such video that has been widely circulated, Hamas terrorists paraded an apparently unconscious and largely unclothed woman in the back of a pickup truck, while Hamas terrorists chanted “Allahu Akbar” (“God is great”). Approximately 260 victims have been identified as having been murdered by Hamas terrorists during the Re’im Music Festival attack, including multiple American citizens." It describes the Hamas assault on Kibbutz Be'eri where the terrorists went from house to house killing residents, including the family of Karmel Gat, who was abducted with her sister Rimon and was executed by the terrorists last week.

([243] Slain hostage Karmel Gat).

"Hamas terrorists kidnapped an entire family, including a grandmother, mother, father and three-year-old daughter, from their home in Be’eri. The grandmother and another adult female relative were separated from the mother, father and daughter, who were forced into a vehicle with four armed Hamas terrorists who proceeded to attempt to drive the three victims into Gaza. Shortly before the vehicle reached the Gaza border, the family managed to jump out of the vehicle. Hamas terrorists pursued them firing automatic weapons. The father and daughter managed to evade the attackers and eventually returned to 29 safety, but the mother’s whereabouts remain unknown. Hamas terrorists executed the grandmother, together with other older women from the kibbutz. One such victim, an American citizen, was executed after having been abducted from her home and bound by Hamas terrorists." On Kibbutz Kfar Aza, the indictment reads: "On the morning of October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists broke through a wall of the community. Those terrorists then killed members of the kibbutz’s volunteer security force, and spread out in all directions, killing residents and burning homes as they went. Images of deceased victims of the Hamas attack on Kfar Aza showed individuals with their hands bound, appearing to indicate that Hamas terrorists had restrained and then executed them, as well as showing children that Hamas terrorists had murdered in the kibbutz. Hamas terrorists took hostage multiple residents of the kibbutz, including at least one American. In one image that has been widely circulated, an elderly female resident of Kfar Aza is shown being transported into Gaza in a cart-like vehicle driven by a Hamas terrorist, while another terrorist behind the victim brandishes what appears to be an AK47-type machine gun and other terrorists are gathered behind the vehicle."

The DOJ document goes on to describe the terrorist attacks on other communities, including Sufa, Kerem Shalom and Zikim. "The charges unsealed today are just one part of our effort to target every aspect of Hamas' operations. These actions will not be our last," Garland said. He said Hamas was assisted by the government of Iran and by Hezbollah in their effort to destroy Israel and murder civilians. YNet

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Russia says it is discussing Gaza hostages with Israel - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/04/2024 07:37 AM JPost

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Suspected car ramming attack in the West Bank - report By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/04/2024 07:48 AM JPost

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Ben-Gvir says he is operating to halt negotiations with Hamas. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/04/2024 08:13 AM JPost

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IDF troops arrest suspect who aided Tarqumiyah terrorist. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/04/2024 11:58 AM JPost

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Swiss government approves draft law to ban Hamas. By Reuters. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM JPost

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IDF locates explosives in baby stroller in Tulkarm. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/04/2024 04:48 PM JPost

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Netanyahu: 'A deal to withdraw from Philadelphi will kill us'. Israel National News. Sep 4, 2024, 7:32 PM INN

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Biden is incentivizing Iran’s political blackmail Opinion: A deal reached on Gaza that involves a prolonged cease-fire and averts a regional war would serve Biden, the mullahs and Nasrallah at Israel’s expense. Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn|09.04.24 | 16:21. Many analysts in the Middle East and elsewhere are wondering why the “punishment” promised by Iran and the Lebanese terrorist army Hezbollah has not materialized. These threats were made in the wake of the killings of the latter’s “chief of staff” Fuad Shukr and the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (while he was in Tehran). YNet

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IDF exposes Hamas-Islamic Jihad rift over failed rocket strikes. Secret Hamas document, leaked by IDF, uncovers internal dispute between terror groups after misfired rockets injured Gaza civilians in 2022; 'If 1,000 killed by our own fire, it’s the price of war,' says Islamic Jihad commander.

Einav Halabi|09.04.24 | 20:53

IDF Arabic spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee revealed on Wednesday a classified Hamas document, detailing a meeting between the terror group’s leaders and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) officials concerning failed rocket launches.

According to Adraee, the document outlines an August 2022 meeting following Israel's Operation Breaking Dawn, in which a senior Hamas leader named Ahmad met with Akrim al-Ajouri, a PIJ military commander. YNet

A Hamas document reveals: a thousand deaths from friendly fire, this is the price of war. author Knitted news Srugim news. 04.09.24 | 17:20

A secret Hamas document reveals the content of the meeting between the leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad and touched on the issue of the failed missiles. Commander in the Islamic Jihad: "If a thousand were killed by friendly fire, that is the price of war" IDF Spokesman in Arabic, Avichay Adreee, revealed minutes from August 2022 of a meeting that took place after the "Breaking Dawn" operation, in which a senior Hamas official met together with the commander of the Islamic Jihad's military department, named Akram al-Ajuri.

During the meeting, a dispute broke out over the failed rocket shells fired by the Islamic Jihad that injured Gazan civilians. During the meeting, al-Ajuri criticized the accusations leveled against the organization and was quoted as saying: "If there were a thousand deaths from friendly fire, that is the price of the war."

The document reveals the many tensions between Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, including Al-Ajuri's claims that Hamas embarrassed the Islamic Jihad, accusing the Jihad of a failed rocket launch without having any evidence of it.

According to Adraee: "The document confirms the view of Hamas and Islamic Jihad towards the residents of Gaza and their use as a tool for exploitation, since both movements understand the danger of these missiles to the lives of the residents and see them as a "war tax". Directly or indirectly. This is also evident during The current war, in which Hamas and Islamic Jihad continue to fire rockets from areas populated by civilians and even from humanitarian areas, which exposes the residents of the Gaza Strip to danger. Srugim

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The Kidnapped, late Eden Yerushalmi, weighed 36 kilos on the day of her death. She suffered from malnutrition and severe starvation and lost 10 kg of her weight. Weight of a little girl. Channel 12. 04.09.24 Rotter

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Psychological terrorism. Hamas releases footage of hostages who were murdered in captivity. Israel National News. Sep 4, 2024, 8:36 PM INN

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Chris Cuomo: 'We are not a new Prime Minister in Israel away from peace'. In emotional video, Chris Cuomo condemns the moral relativism of those who defend Hamas after it executed 6 hostages, lays blame for ongoing war on Hamas for carrying out October 7 massacre. Israel National News. Sep 4, 2024, 9:33 PM (GMT+3) INN

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PFLP publishes footage of mortar attack on IDF forces. Dalit Halevi. Sep 4, 2024, 9:44 PM INN

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Poll: Israelis believe hostage deal unlikely, are split on Netanyahu’s intentions. Israel Democracy Institute finds 73.5% of Israelis pessimistic about likelihood of a deal; 39% say PM is trying to prevent one with stance on Philadelphi Corridor. By Sam Sokol and TOI Staff. September 4, 2024, 11:50 PM TOI

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Canada: Pig's head used in vandalism at University of British Columbia. Jewish groups denounce incident in which a fence at University of British Columbia was defaced with the severed head of a pig. Israel National News. Sep 5, 2024, 2:24 AM (GMT+3)

B’nai Brith Canada on Wednesday denounced an incident in which a fence at the University of British Columbia (UBC), located in Vancouver, was defaced with the severed head of a pig.

A social-media account associated with a movement called People’s University for Gaza at UBC shared a photo of the vandalism.

“Pigs OFF campus!” the post said, invoking a trope commonly used to vilify police. “Pigs OFF every land, from Turtle Island to Palestine… UBC will not know peace until we get Palestine back, piece by piece.”

The statement ended with a declaration that protesters would “shut [UBC] down,” recalling language used last year before the installation of an anti-Israel encampment on the university’s property.

“This morbid act should outrage all Canadians,” said Richard Robertson, B’nai Brith Canada’s Director of Research and Advocacy in a statement on Wednesday. “There is no justification for this hateful display, designed to intimidate and harass the Jewish community and members of law enforcement.”

The incident in B.C. comes less than a month after B’nai Brith wrote to universities, including UBC, demanding they take proactive steps to prevent such heinous disruptions.

“B’nai Brith will continue to monitor developments at UBC and other universities,” Robertson said. “We will not stand idly by and tolerate such hateful acts. We hope that whoever is responsible for this latest incident is identified and held accountable for their abhorrent behavior. Our campuses must remain safe spaces for all students.”

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center called on the university of leadership to act.

“An incredibly disturbing display at UBC where a ‘Pigs off campus’ sign and severed pig’s head were placed on the gate of the university president’s residence,” it wrote in a post on X.

“UBC leadership must act now to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for Jewish students, and all students, and the line must be drawn to reject such hateful and extreme acts on campus,” added Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center.

Similar to the US, universities in Canada have been hit by antisemitism since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and the war in Gaza which followed.

Many of these protests have been in the form of anti-Israel encampments on campuses.

In July, pro-Palestinian Arab protesters who had been occupying King's College Circle on the University of Toronto (U of T) campus for more than 60 days cleared the encampment.

They did so a day after an Ontario judge ordered the pro-Palestinian Arab encampment to vacate the area.

Later that month, the University of Windsor, in southwestern Ontario, reached an agreement with anti-Israel protesters which appeared to capitulate to the demands of the protesters. INN

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IAF attacks terror cell that fired at Israeli forces in the West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/05/2024 03:10 AM JPost

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Five killed in Israeli airstrike on vehicle near Tubas, including son of Fatah leader - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/05/2024 04:17 AM ...one of the people killed was Muhammad Zubeidi, son of the imprisoned Fatah leader Zakaria Zubeidi who was responsible for multiple terror attacks. JPost

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CAIR Executive-Director Nihad Awad: The Uncommitted Movement Changed The Vice President's Tone; Muslims Are Ready For The Next Stage: Dedicating Professional Resources To Inform The Public About Islam; In 15 Years, The Muslim Community Will Have 'An Army' Of 50,000 Who Will Design Our Image, Protect The News, Run For Public Office, And Become Lawmakers; In 10 Years, We Could Have 40-50 Members Of Congress. September 5, 2024 Memri

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CUNY under pressure to act amid series of anti-Israel protests at Hillel events. Jewish centers at multiple NY campuses picketed with banners reading ‘Bring the war home’ and ‘Hillel go to hell’ along with Hamas symbol of inverted triangle, pictures of weapons. By Jackie Hajdenberg. September 5, 2024, 5:43 AM TOI

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IDF destroys Hamas command center embedded in humanitarian area. Israeli forces evacuate civilians from Deir al-Balah humanitarian area, destroy command and control center used by Hamas, Islamic Jihad. 'Terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip brutally exploit Gazans for their terrorist activities.' Israel National News Sep 5, 2024, 8:03 AM INN

IDF conducts counterterrorism operation in humanitarian area in the Gaza Strip. By Jerusalem Post Staff. September 5, 2024 07:45.

Using intelligence from the Shin Bet, the IAF carried out an airstrike on a Hamas and Islamic Jihad Command Center in the Gaza humanitarian area of Deir al-Balah on Thursday overnight, the IDF reported the following morning.

The command center was used to plan and launch attacks against the IDF and Israel, according to the military, which further emphasized that the strike aimed to stop an immediate threat.

The IDF also criticized the terrorist groups for breaking international law by using civilian areas for their operations and putting the people of Gaza in danger. JPost

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NYC sees increase in antisemitic attacks compared to last August. NYPD reports 19 antisemitic incidents in August as anti-Muslim acts also spike. Ron Kampeas, JTA. Sep 5, 2024, 10:19 AM. INN

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Attempted terrorist attack outside Israeli Consulate; no injuries.

Shots fired near Israeli consulate in Munich. No casualties. Lone shooter neutralized. Incident occurrs on anniversary of 1972 Munich Olympics attack, in which 11 Israeli athletes were murdered.

Israel National News Sep 5, 2024, 11:08 AM INN

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‘Shadows of children’: UN hears of plight of child captives in first meet on hostages. Ambassador Danon says discussion is first time Security Council addressed issue of Israeli hostages in Gaza, emphasizes accounts of sexual abuse in captivity, accuses UN of apathy. By TOI Staff. September 5, 2024, 12:45 pm

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday heard of the chilling effects of captivity on Israeli child hostages held by the Hamas terror group in Gaza in a meeting requested by Israel and allies to discuss the subject, which had never been put on the agenda of the council since the hostages were abducted on October 7 last year.

The discussion was convened at the request of Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon along with ambassadors of the United States, United Kingdom, and France after the murder by Hamas of six Israeli hostages late last week. Their bodies were recovered on Saturday, and autopsies revealed they had been killed a day or two earlier.

Hamas seized a total of 251 hostages during a massacre in which thousands of Hamas-led terrorists invaded southern Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing some 1,200 people amid acts of brutality and sexual assault and starting the ongoing war.

Danon billed the Security Council meeting as the body’s first official discussion of the hostage issue, though the official agenda merely described it as “the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question,” and the remarks by diplomats largely focused on accusations of Israeli wrongdoing in its prosecution of the war.

At the meeting, Dr. Efrat Bron Harlev of Schneider Children’s Hospital in the central Israeli city of Petah Tikva testified to her experience treating Israeli children who spent more than a month in captivity in Gaza before their release as part of a weeklong truce agreement last November.

“When they arrived, they did not look like children. They looked like shadows of children. No impressions on their faces — they were not happy, they were not crying, they were mostly very silent. [They asked us] questions like, ‘Are we allowed to look out the window? May I step out of bed?’”

Soon, I’ll speak at the Security Council's first official discussion on the hostage situation and present our demand to condemn Hamas and call for the immediate release of all hostages. We won’t rest till they are home! Watch the discussion live >> [244] [pic.twitter.com/iGFavOL0ux] — Danny Danon ???????? דני דנון (@dannydanon) September 4, 2024.

Immediately following Harlev’s testimony, the council heard from Yuli Novak, head of the left-wing Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, who condemned Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip since October 7 and asserted they were part of a larger “cruel and unjust apartheid regime.”

Danon said on social media that the council insisted on having Novak speak alongside Harlev in the name of “balance.”

Danon presented images of each of the six slain hostages, captured from videos recorded by their captors and released online as propaganda this week. Along with each photo, he gave a short description of each hostage, their background, and interests.

The Israeli ambassador also emphasized the sexual abuse to which Hamas has subjected Israeli hostages in captivity, citing graphic testimony from released captive Amit Soussana, who “was dragged from her home by Hamas terrorists and thrown into living hell.

“She was held in a child’s bedroom, chained to the floor, and at the mercy of her guard. He would enter the room, lift her shirt, touch her, grope her, and dehumanize her in every way imaginable. One morning, as she tried to wash herself chained in a bathroom, her guard stormed in, gun in hand, hitting her repeatedly, dragging her back to the bedroom, where he forced himself on her,” recalled Danon.

He also invoked the words of released hostage Maya Regev, who “testified that every woman held by Hamas has been sexually abused — every single one.”

Danon accused the Security Council of apathy in the face of the hostages’ abuse, telling the body, “If you would truly care for the Palestinian people, and truly wanted to achieve an end to this war that Hamas started, you would officially draft and pass a resolution designating Hamas as a terrorist organization and condemning Hamas for their hostage taking.”

The Security Council meeting in New York came on the same day that October 7 survivor Sabine Taasa, whose husband and 17-year-old son were killed in the Hamas massacre, testified before UN experts in Geneva, urging them to stop blaming Israel for the war and focus on the trauma inflicted on Israeli children.

Danon took aim at pressure placed on Israel to make concessions in its ongoing negotiations with Hamas for a hostage-ceasefire deal, telling the Security Council, “Hamas has remained steadfast in its rejection of all proposals, and yet the international community continues to direct its pressure at us.”

Danon said Israel was committed to returning its hostages and willing to make a deal.

Ninety-seven of the 251 hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 remain in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 33 confirmed dead by the IDF.

Hamas released 105 civilians during a weeklong truce in late November, and four hostages were released before that. Eight hostages have been rescued by troops alive, and the bodies of 37 hostages have also been recovered, including three mistakenly killed by the military as they tried to escape their captors.

Hamas is also holding two Israeli civilians who entered the Strip in 2014 and 2015, as well as the bodies of two IDF soldiers who were killed in 2014. TOI

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The signs from captivity indicate: the late Eden Yerushalmi suffered from starvation and malnutrition at the hands of Hamas. After the IDF returned the body of the abductee, the late Aden Yerushalmi, to Israeli territory, the signs of starvation and cruelty by Hamas cannot be denied. Children's room: This is what the shaft from which the six bodies were removed looks like. Yael Odem | Amit Segal | N12 | Published 20:10 04.09.24

Tonight (Wednesday) we published in the main edition that the late abductee Aden Yerushalmi, who was murdered in captivity by Hamas and her body was returned to Israel along with five other bodies of abductees , lost ten kilos while she was held hostage in the Gaza Strip, and her body returned to Israel weighing only 36 kilograms.

From the situation in which the late Aden was returned to Israel, it is possible to understand the conditions under which the 101 abductees are held in the Gaza Strip.

([245] The shaft under which the bodies of the six abductees were found Photo : News 12 The shaft that leads to the tunnel where the bodies of the abductees Carmel Gat, the late Aden Yerushalmi, the late Hirsch Goldberg-Polin, the late Alexander Lubnov, the late Almog Sarosi and the late Sergeant Uri Danino were found next to Dolls and murals of cartoon characters in a children's yard).

The IDF spokesman said: "The forces of Division 162 and the Shin Bet located the shaft that leads to the tunnel in an area surrounded by the enemy and full of traps. This is another example of Hamas's cynical use of civilian space for terrorist activity."

The life story of the late Eden Yerushalmi 24-year-old Eden from Tel Aviv was kidnapped from a Nova party in Re'im, where she worked as a bartender. She fled when the rocket fire started with several friends in several vehicles. Two friends who were in the car with her were murdered. Eden hid from the terrorists for almost four hours and waited to be rescued, during which she talked with her two older sisters. She managed to say - "Shani, they caught me", and then the call was cut off. Eden a resident of the Kfar Shalem neighborhood in Tel Aviv, a sports enthusiast and a sea lover.

In an interview, Eden's sister Shani told about the last conversation: "We heard the recorded conversation with Eden many times, definitely a very difficult conversation". She said that they talked for three and a half hours: "The whole conversation was difficult," Shani describes, "Eden called at 7:20 a.m. screaming over the noise of terrorists' gunfire. She described how she was running away and we tried to help her as much as possible. In the car, she described that she could hear the blood of the murdered people who were in the car with her flowing. She would sound anxious, of course we were like that on the other side of the line."

Eden didn't just call her sister, but also MDA and at the end of May we played the recording of the call on News 12 . "I'm here at all the shootings here in the south, I need [sic] you to help me. I'm alone in the bushes," Eden pleaded in the phone call. Lial the operator, who at that time still did not understand the dimensions of the event, tried to send Elden a text message. "Be with me," Eden asked. "I have no reception. I'm in the south. Lial tried to figure out where exactly and then Eden asked her to be quiet. The terrorists were getting closer. Gunshots were heard in the background.

The operator asked if she could move, but there was nowhere to go. "I'm behind a bush," she replied. "They (the terrorists) are here, they see me. They shoot me. They kill me, that's it. I'm dead. Send the police, please, I'm begging." The operator asked what her name was and if she was alone. Eden answered as red alarms sounded in the background: "They are killing me, that's it, I'm dead. Mako

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War in northern Israel: Israeli journalist demands: Give Nasrallah an ultimatum. Israeli journalist Menachem Horowitz misses his home in Kiryat Shmona, but realizes that returning home may be a few years away. In the meantime, two Torah scrolls protect his home. Israel National News Sep 5, 2024, 12:57 PM INN

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Alleged Hezbollah financier expected to plead guilty in US sanctions case. By Reuters. 09/05/2024 06:21 PM A dual Lebanese-Belgian citizen accused by the United States of financing Lebanese terror group Hezbollah is expected to plead guilty in a criminal case charging him with sanctions evasion and money-laundering conspiracies.

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said in a court filing on Thursday that lawyers for Mohammad Bazzi told them he wishes to change his plea. Bazzi, 60, pleaded not guilty last year to three felony counts, including attempting to transact with a sanctioned terrorist organization.

Bazzi's lawyers did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The US Treasury Department placed Bazzi on its sanctions list in 2018 over his alleged ties to Hezbollah, which Washington considers a terrorist organization. JPost

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Israeli MK whose husband was murdered in terror attack sues PA for NIS 15 million. By Ynet. 09/05/2024 06:36 PM JPost

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IAF aids ground troops by eliminating terrorists in West Bank region. Jerusalem Post Sraff. 09/05/2024 07:52 PM JPost

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US admits Hamas toughens positions, adding non-starters. A US administration official tells reporters 90% of issues in the cease-fire and hostage release deal are agreed but four of 18 paragraphs remain in dispute including freeing hostages and releasing Palestinian prisoners. Itamar Eichner|09.05.24|17:03 A senior U.S. official said Hamas increased the number of Palestinian terrorists who committed murders, which the group now demands in exchange for the release of hostages. YNet

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IDF confirms it killed son of Jenin terrorist Zubeidi. Ynet|09.05.24 | 14:54. YNet

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Islamist carrying Nazi gun with bayonet, targets Israel Munich consulate, new details on attack. Austrian suspect reportedly enters Germany recently at the entrance to the Nazi crimes Memorial; Hertzog spoke with his German counterpart. Ze'ev Avrahami, Itamar Eichner. |09.05.24 | 15:06 YNet

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US considering unilateral hostage deal with Hamas. Daniel Edelson, New York, Alexandra Lukash |09.05.24 | 10:44 YNet

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Psychological terror continues. Hamas releases footage of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Israel National News Sep 6, 2024, 12:43 AM INN

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Blinken says incumbent on Hamas, Israel to remove gaps in hostage deal. By Reuters. 09/06/2024 01:39 AM JPost

'Nearly 90% of the Gaza ceasefire deal is agreed'.

Secretary of State says it is incumbent on both Israel and Hamas to say yes on remaining issues to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal: The mediators will share their thoughts on how to resolve the issues.

Elad Benari. Sep 6, 2024, 3:17 AM INN

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Yad Vashem Denounces Remarks Made by Darryl Cooper Regarding Nazi Atrocities as Historically False. Press Releases. 04 September 2024.

Recently, Darryl Cooper, in a podcast with Tucker Carlson, made statements that grossly misrepresent the German Nazi regime’s actions during Operation Barbarossa in 1941. Cooper claimed that the Nazis were "unprepared" to handle millions of prisoners of war and political dissidents, suggesting their brutality was a result of poor planning. This statement is patently false. The German invasion of the Soviet Union was long-planned and included genocidal strategies of dealing with the local Jewish population not as a response to logistical challenges, but as an ideological one.

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan remarked:

"Tucker Carlson and his guest Darryl Cooper engaged in one of the most repugnant forms of Holocaust denial of recent years. These far-fetched conspiracy theories are not only dangerous and malevolent, they are antisemitic."

Cooper attempts to prove his mistaken point by quoting a letter supposedly from a German Wehrmacht officer, where he indicates that the murder of civilians and POWS in the USSR was out of “humane” concerns due to insufficient food supplies. This, too, is patently false. In reality, the letter by SS officer Rolf-Heinz Höppner on 16 July 1941, advocated for the murder of all the Jews in the western region of occupied Poland, called by the Nazis the Warthegau. Misrepresenting this as anything but intentional mass murder distorts history and downplays the Nazis responsibility for the Holocaust and for their other crimes.

Head of Yad Vashem's International Institute for Holocaust Research Prof. Dan Michman states:

"Mr. Cooper isn't known for having done any scholarly research on Nazism and the Holocaust, and his statements in this interview clearly demonstrate his ignorance."

It is crucial to uphold the truth of these events. Approximately six million Jews, including some four million killed near their homes in Eastern Europe, were murdered as part of the Nazis’ systematic genocide called by them “The Final Solution to the Jewish Question.” Any attempt to distort these historical facts or explain this away sanitizes these genocidal crimes and dishonors the memory of the victims. YadVashem

Tucker Carlson hosts 'historian' who promotes Nazi falsehoods on Holocaust. Tucker Carlson hosted 'historian' Darryl Cooper, who went on to claim that the Nazis were simply 'in over their heads.' By Andrew Lapin/JTA September 5, 2024.

Right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson used the latest episode of his online talk show to interview a self-proclaimed “historian” who promoted falsehoods about the Holocaust.

The episode of Carlson’s eponymous show on the social network X/Twitter earned plaudits from the site’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, who wrote in a since-deleted post that it was “Very interesting. Worth watching.”

In the interview, Darryl Cooper, author of a Substack with around 112,000 subscribers, told Carlson that the Nazis were simply in over their heads. JPost

White House condemns Tucker Carlson’s ‘Nazi propaganda’ interview as ‘disgusting and sadistic insult’. By Brian Stelter, CNN. Updated 5:54 PM EDT, Thu September 5, 2024 Tucker Carlson speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 18, 2024. The Biden administration is denouncing Tucker Carlson after the far-right personality hosted a guest on his show this week who suggested the Holocaust happened by accident, calling the interview “a disgusting and sadistic insult to all Americans.”

During Carlson’s two-hour sit-down with Darryl Cooper, a podcaster whom he said “may be the best and most honest popular historian in the United States,” Cooper claimed that Nazi Germany’s mass murder of Jews was an unintended consequence – something akin to poor planning instead of the methodical extermination that it actually was.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Cooper claimed, was the “chief villain of the Second World War” and “primarily responsible for that war becoming what it did, becoming something other than an invasion of Poland.”

Carlson’s platforming of Cooper has been widely criticized in recent days, including by some right-wing figures who have defended Carlson in the past. Elon Musk, who promoted the interview on his social media platform, X, calling it “Very interesting. Worth watching,” later deleted his post.

On Thursday the White House added its weight to the matter.

In a statement first shared with CNN, senior deputy press secretary Andrew Bates said “giving a microphone to a Holocaust denier who spreads Nazi propaganda is a disgusting and sadistic insult to all Americans, to the memory of the over 6 million Jews who were genocidally murdered by Adolf Hitler, to the service of the millions of Americans who fought to defeat Nazism, and to every subsequent victim of Antisemitism.”

The administration’s statement specifically refuted Cooper’s claim to Carlson that Churchill was the “chief villain” of World War II.

“Hitler was one of the most evil figures in human history and the ‘chief villain’ of World War II, full stop,” Bates wrote. “The Biden-Harris Administration believes that trafficking in this moral rot is unacceptable at any time, let alone less than one year after the deadliest massacre perpetrated against the Jewish people since the Holocaust and at a time when the cancer of Antisemitism is growing all over the world.”

Reached for comment on Thursday, Carlson sharply criticized the White House.

“The fact that these lunatics have used the Churchill myth to bring our country closer to nuclear war than at any moment in history disgusts me, and should terrify every American,” he said in a text message to CNN. “They’re warmonger freaks. They don’t get the moral high ground.”

But numerous columnists have pointed out inaccuracies in Cooper’s remarks, including his assertion that the Nazis “went in with no plan” for housing millions of prisoners of war “and just threw these people into camps, and millions of people ended up dead there.”

Jonathan Greenblatt, chief executive of the Anti-Defamation League, denounced Carlson’s interview with Cooper as “truly revolting.”

“The Nazis’ extensive network of concentration, forced labor, and death camps was part of Hitler’s deliberate plan to exterminate the Jewish people. Inmates didn’t just ‘end up dead’ and they did not ‘surrender,’” he said Wednesday.

In the year and a half since Carlson was fired by Fox News, the former primetime host turned internet vlogger has stoked controversy and garnered embarrassment through his web videos and speaking appearances. On Musk’s X and on his subscription video website, Carlson has interviewed radical figures including Alex Jones and others, offering a big platform to fringe voices and seemingly delighting in the outrage that ensues.

Despite the condemnation, Carlson has continued to be embraced by the Republican Party, which gave him a prime time speaking slot at last month’s party convention in Milwaukee.

Carlson is also undertaking a live speaking tour this fall with events across the country. Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, JD Vance, is scheduled to appear with Carlson at a Sept. 21 event in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a person familiar with the plans told CNN.

Several conservative columnists have raised questions about whether Vance will move forward with the appearance in light of the Cooper controversy. In a statement, the Vance campaign sought to distance the candidate from the interview.

“Senator Vance doesn’t believe in guilt-by-association cancel culture but he obviously does not share the views of the guest interviewed by Tucker Carlson,” Vance campaign spokesperson William Martin told CNN in a statement. CNN

Republican lawmakers slam Tucker Carlson after his friendly interview with Holocaust denier. Rep. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, blasted Carlson’s practice of ‘platforming known Holocaust revisionists’

Tucker Carlson, founder of Tucker Carlson Network, speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. By Matthew Kassel, September 5, 2024 JewishInsider

Sorry Tucker Carlson, Promoting Holocaust Deniers Is Still a Red Line | Opinion. Published Sep 05, 2024 at 3:13 PM EDT. There is an alarming phenomenon playing out on the online right, perpetuated by some of its most influential and popular voices: the embrace of anti-American, anti-Western, and antisemitic "brave truth telling." Figures like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson have gleefully championed the idea that everything you were taught in school is a lie, and that the perennially evil "they" are keeping the real information from you. Newsweek

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The Extermination of one 'race' - only for being born to. In its 'final solution,' they meticulously mapped out all the Jews in Europe. Set up killing centers. The industrialization of killing. They have invested huge resources to come up with the most 'effective' ways to kill as many in the shortest time. They mobilized entire units only for the purpose of a death machine to exterminate an entire 'race' of a people, after years of dehumanizing them in its official media, next were what they deemed undesired. In order to express their hatred, they first subjugated the Jews under inhumane treatment. Hunger, beating, torture were all over the place before dying. _

INTRODUCTION TO THE HOLOCAUST. The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million European Jews by the Nazi German regime and its allies and collaborators. The Holocaust was an evolving process that took place throughout Europe between 1933 and 1945.

KEY FACTS: 1. Antisemitism was at the foundation of the Holocaust. Antisemitism, the hatred of or prejudice against Jews, was a basic tenet of Nazi ideology. This prejudice was also widespread throughout Europe.

2. Nazi Germany’s persecution of Jews evolved and became increasingly more radical between 1933 and 1945. This radicalization culminated in the mass murder of six million Jews.

3. During World War II, Nazi Germany and its allies and collaborators killed nearly two out of every three European Jews using deadly living conditions, brutal mistreatment, mass shootings and gassings, and specially designed killing centers.

The Holocaust (1933–1945) was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million European Jews by the Nazi German regime and its allies and collaborators. In addition to perpetrating the Holocaust, Nazi Germany also persecuted and murdered millions of other victims.

What was the Holocaust? The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum defines the years of the Holocaust as 1933–1945. The Holocaust era began in January 1933 when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in Germany. It ended in May 1945, when the Allied Powers defeated Nazi Germany in World War II. The Holocaust is also sometimes referred to as “the Shoah,” the Hebrew word for “catastrophe.” [246]

The Holocaust: What Makes the Holocaust Unique?

The eminent Jewish philosopher, Emil Fackenheim, offers a concise outline of the distinguishing characteristics of the Holocaust in his book, To Mend the World:

1. The "Final Solution" was designed to exterminate every single Jewish man, woman and child. The only Jews who would have conceivably survived had Hitler been victorious were those who somehow escaped discovery by the Nazis.

2. Jewish birth (actually mere evidence of "Jewish blood") was sufficient to warrant the punishment of death. Fackenheim notes that this feature distinguished Jews from Poles and Russians who were killed because there were too many of them, and from "Aryans" who were not singled out unless they chose to single themselves out. With the possible exception of Gypsies, he adds, Jews were the only people killed for the "crime" of existing.

3. The extermination of the Jews had no political or economic justification. It was not a means to any end; it was an end in itself. The killing of Jews was not considered just a part of the war effort, but equal to it; thus, resources that could have been used in the war were diverted instead to the program of extermination.

4. The people who carried out the "Final Solution" were primarily average citizens. Fackenheim calls them "ordinary job holders with an extraordinary job." They were not perverts or sadists. "The tone-setters," he says, "were ordinary idealists, except that their ideals were torture and murder." Someone else once wrote that Germany was the model of civilized society. What was perverse, then, was that the Germans could work all day in the concentration camps and then go home and read Schiller and Goethe while listening to Beethoven.

Other examples of mass murder exist in human history, such as the atrocities committed by Pol Pot in Cambodia and the Turkish annihilation of the Armenians. But none of those other catastrophes, Fackenheim argues, contain more than one of the characteristics described above.

Jews do not need to compete in a morbid contest as to who has suffered the most in history. It is important, however, to explain why the Holocaust is a unique part of human history.

Sources: Emil Fackenheim, To Mend the World, (IN: Indiana University Press, 1994). JVL

The Unprecedented Nature of the Holocaust and its Unique Features: Some Reflections - Part I. 03 January 2021 Dr. Robert Rozett Prof. Dan Michman.

One can probably say about every historical event that it has elements that are rooted in the past and similarities with past events, and at the same time has elements that are new and unprecedented. Of course, the proportions of old and new, differ from event to event. For example, World War I, is regarded by most historians as the first modern war because of the new technologies used, and the up-to-that-time unprecedented scale of carnage. Yet some of the modern aspects we associate with World War I, such as machine guns, modern transport of troops, and trench warfare, already made their appearance in the American Civil War some fifty years earlier. Whereas others, such as mustard gas, airplanes and giant artillery pieces like the Big Bertha, were new. Thus, one can argue for aspects of World War I that were unprecedented, whereas others have deeper historical roots. Similarly, one can say about almost each event that it has - at least some - unique features which are grounded in its specific context; here the term “unique” will be used, according to the Oxford dictionary, “in practice… [in] the meaning ‘very remarkable or unusual’”.

This is true for the Holocaust, too. Moreover, on the one hand it includes mass violence and a genocide and as such, aspects of it fit into a class of extreme crimes with a significant list of tragic cases. On the other hand, the Holocaust has some prominent and exceptional features that are not present in other instances of genocide and mass violence and that place it beyond the definition(s) of these categories.

Unprecedentedness and Uniqueness.

It may be said that the unprecedentedness of the Shoah lies first and foremost in one of the central reasons Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler embarked upon it. The Nazis sought to remold their own country, Europe and essentially the world, in accordance to pseudo-scientific racial principals. They sought to make Germany a racially pure superpower (although at the time this term was not yet in use), totally independent and beholden to no one, a utopian society for members of their "master race." For this, they believed, they needed more land and all the material benefits that land would bring. War was the primary means of gaining land and the Nazis were not at all concerned with the price the inhabitants of those lands would have to pay to ensure the sustenance of Germans. But the worldview (Weltanschauung) of Nazi Germany had an even more extreme vision: to reform and reshape the world of ideas by fighting and erasing the “unnatural” idea of equality, which, so they maintained, had polluted the political, social and economic systems. They sought instead to institute the “natural” principle of hierarchy, including in human relations, a principle that would give the so-called Aryan race (as embodied first and foremost in the Germans) world domination.

According to Nazi thought, the principle of human equality originated in Jewish thought, was taken over by Christianity, and from there had penetrated and polluted modernity. The Jews were deemed the primary racial carriers of this idea and thus both an ideological and physical enemy; according to Nazi ideology solving the so-called "Jewish problem" was central to its entire enterprise. It wasn't just the physical Jew who was considered a danger by the Nazis. “Jewish Bolshevism”, embodied in the Soviet Union but with broad cancerous extensions, was seen by them as the most dangerous of all rival systems. In their view democracies, too, were “Jewified”. For the Nazis, the battle between the “unnatural” and “natural” principles had reached a decisive moment and needed an immediate and total solution. This drive gave the anti-Jewish Nazi enterprise – the Holocaust – a unique, apocalyptic dimension: in terms of geographical breadth, of resolute implementation, and of urgency.

Nazi policies for solving “the Jewish problem” unfolded over time. They started immediately after Hitler’s rise to power on January 30, 1933. Throughout the first years of Nazi rule the search for a definitive solution led to the exclusion of Jews from many spheres of life, expropriation and impoverishment, and an increasingly coerced emigration. After the beginning of WWII in September 1939, in the occupied territories, policies escalated and new measures were undertaken: concentration, marking Jews, forced labor, defamation and even random killings were implemented. During the second half of 1941 and the beginning of 1942 in broadening geographical circles, policies coalesced into systematic mass murder, called (by the German bureaucracy) the "Final Solution of the Jewish Question." The notion that the Nazis believed they had to solve the Jewish Problem definitively for the good of Germany and essentially for the good of mankind, and that they attacked the physical and metaphysical Jew, was new in history and unique. In other words, the campaign – which Eichmann’s aid Dieter Wisliceny called “witch-mania” (Hexenwahn) intended to exorcise the “Jewish idea” and its physical carriers, which was viewed as redemptive, was unprecedented.

Systematic and Industrialized Killing Centers.

The systematic murder campaign of Jews started in killing sites in the occupied Soviet Union and counted for almost half of the Jewish victims. Some scholars assert that this kind of wholesale murder of a group had its roots in German genocidal acts against the Nama and Herrero in Namibia at the dawn of the twentieth century. But another major aspect of the Holocaust that is usually seen as new, is the industrialized murder represented by the extermination camps like Auschwitz-Birkenau (the Nazi term was Vernichtungslager, extermination camps), a term that is deeply rooted in their ideology, since those who were to be exterminated in them were deemed to be less than human and were considered to be pests in need of extermination). This well-honed system of large-scale industrialized murder could be implemented due to the fact that the “industry” was provided with victims who were “shipped” in a modern commercial mode as a “product” to them, by a well-organized modern state-bureaucracy using the modern railway system. This enterprise, which spanned the length and breadth of most of Europe can certainly be considered to be new.

The broad, transnational, modern and apocalyptic nature of the Holocaust, which encompassed Jewish communities of North Africa as well, thus stands out as different from other cases of genocide. In those cases, the conflict is between two entities, and mostly relating to domination over certain territories; thus, they were more restricted and their basis more concrete. In contrast, the conflict with “the Jews” was imagined, and not restricted to a given territory but global in its essence. Consequently, Nazi Germany implemented its anti-Jewish policies in every occupied country and the ideologues and planners envisioned its implementation far beyond Europe. Moreover, this enterprise was joined by people across the large swath of land they came to dominate either as occupiers or as senior partners in alliances. One can therefore say that Nazi antisemitism also radicalized anti-Jewish policies and traditions outside Germany. Germany’s ally Romania, for instance, was responsible for the death of close to 400,000 Jews. The transnational nature of the Holocaust is not only about the geography of persecution but also includes other geographical aspects, such as the places that emerged as sites of refuge or possible sites of refuge for Jews fleeing persecution. In short, it can be said that the events of the Holocaust touched much of the world.

Neither should one forget that the Third Reich existed only 12 years and 98 days, that the unprecedented numerical results of the murder campaign were reached in less than four years, and that this was all done without even having a designated budget for this purpose. I.e. the anti-Jewish campaign could be implemented only due to the broad and creative input of many ordinary players – Germans and others throughout Europe - not only Hitler and the Nazi elite. YadVashem

The Unprecedented Nature of the Holocaust and its Unique Features: Some Reflections - Part II. 04 January 2021 Dr. Robert Rozett, Prof. Dan Michman. Up until now we reviewed some aspects of the unprecedented and unique nature of the Holocaust. In this part we will further explore those qualities, as well as others that have precedents in human history, and the implications of both. Why is it important to try to discern what is new to the consciousness of people during the Shoah? Perhaps most saliently, understanding how events unfolded and how they were perceived goes to the heart of any discussion about response during the Holocaust – of Jews and others. The unprecedented aspects of events certainly influenced decisions on many levels.

Neighbors Killing Their Neighbors.

If Auschwitz and the other similar camps represent something new in the Holocaust, there are other aspects of the persecution and murder of the Jews that are as old as human history itself. The first murder in the Judeo-Christian consciousness is that of brother killing brother, Cain killing Abel. Throughout history brother has murdered brother, and neighbors have murdered their neighbors. Throughout the Nazi period ethnic, religious and political tensions erupted violently among various groups in the crucible of the war and its immediate aftermath as a result of local long-term relations; yet the phenomenon of neighbors frequently rising up against their Jewish neighbors was not restricted to one locality but was a widespread phenomenon, especially in Eastern Europe.

Today, the most well-known, infamous incident of Jews being murdered by their neighbors occurred in Jedwabne in Poland in the summer of 1941, when Poles burned alive the Jews of their town in a barn. There is a substantial literature that argues about many of the details, but it is clear that in that town, non-Jewish Poles played a significant role in the murder of their Jewish neighbors.

Jedwabne may be a case in point, but, it was not an isolated incident. In different ways, and in many times and places during the Holocaust, Jews died at the hands of people who knew them and had often lived with them for generations. Neighbors murdered their Jewish neighbors for many reasons: racial hatred, religious hatred, ultra-nationalism, revenge for supposed Jewish crimes under the Communist occupation, and not the least, greed. Some of these motivations are quite ordinary and timeless, whereas others are rooted more in the specifics of time and place; they all burst forth due to the presence and influence of, and the atmosphere created by, Nazi Germany.

The intimate face of murder happened not only in the Holocaust, but in other genocides as well. For instance, it is a central theme in Rwanda, where the Tutsi and Hutu lived among each other. Testimonies of some of survivors in Rwanda are eerily reminiscent of those of some Jewish Holocaust survivors. Clearly, the human suffering in all genocides has a great deal in common, and scholars are trying very hard to uncover the common elements of genocide in the hope, among others, that this will help prevent future genocides. But no less important is discerning the differences between each case. It is only by looking at commonalities and differences that we may learn. However, there is no place for comparing or grading human suffering and moral breakdown.

Yad Vashem and the Specific and Universal Implications.

Regarding commemoration, education, research and resource collection, Yad Vashem's charge is to deal with the Holocaust. That means that the persecution of Jews, the experiences of Jews, attitudes toward Jews, how Jews reacted and responded to their reality, as well as the help given or not given to the Jews, lie at the heart of Yad Vashem's activities. This is Yad Vashem's area of expertise and what Yad Vashem can bring to the table regarding scholarly and public discussion about genocide, and about other issues such as stereotyping, conspiracy theories, and more.

Clearly when it comes to trying to understand the Holocaust and teach about it in wider contexts, serious engagement with all the victims of the Nazis and their partners, and the subject of genocide is crucial. Sadly, it has become fashionable to accuse Yad Vashem of willful narrow-mindedness and refusal to address these wider contexts. Those who purport to be knowledgeable about what happens at Yad Vashem apparently are not as well informed as they could be. Or perhaps they are more interested in making points with certain political cliques or intellectual circles than in trying to really grapple with understanding the place of the Holocaust in broader contexts, including that of an age of genocide.

The Holocaust, like all historical events, is a specific event with its own context. At its core it is a particular event with Jews at its vortex, who were lethally persecuted by Nazi Germany and its partners because they embodied “the Jewish Spirit” that had to be exorcised. It has many consequences for those individuals and groups who experienced it. It has profound ramifications for the Jews as a collective, because it drastically changed the Jewish world and deeply wounded Jewish culture. Thus, it played and plays an important role in the shaping of post-Holocaust Jewish consciousness and behavior. Among the nations, societies, organizations and groups that perpetrated the Holocaust, there are particular implications as well, that some have grappled with more openly and honestly than others. This Jewish dimension should not be downplayed and marginalized. Yet because of its enormity and unusual dimensions and characteristics the Holocaust bears also universal implications. It is also about the broader crime of genocide, and ultimately, it is about human beings, giving us much to ponder about the most fundamental questions regarding humanity, inhumanity, empathy, acting and indifference, and good and evil. YadVashem).

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IDF withdraws from Jenin and its camp, Palestine news agency says. By Reuters. 09/06/2024 06:30 AM. JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah military depot, buildings in southern Lebanon. By Eli Ashkrnazi. 09/06/2024 06:59 AM JPost

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IDF says airstrike targets Hamas command center in Gaza school. By Emanuel Fabian. September 6, 2024, 12:37 am The IDF says it carried out an airstrike against a group of Hamas operatives at a command room embedded within a former school in Gaza City. According to the military, Hamas was using the Halima al-Sadia School in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighborhood to plan and carry out attacks against troops and Israel. TOI

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The shameful Nazi apologism of the Very Online right. Tucker Carlson’s chat with Darryl Cooper was a new low for the crank right.

Brendan O'Neill. 6th September 2024

Forget that toothless crackhead who says he had sex with Barack Obama. Never mind the lowlife pimp who cosplays as a lifestyle guru, Andrew Tate. This week Tucker Carlson scraped even lower in the barrel of cranks to find a guest for his chat show on X. He had on Darryl Cooper, a historian, podcaster and – wait for it – apologist for Adolf Hitler. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we’ve now reached the ‘Were the Nazis really the bad guys?’ stage of contrarian online blather.

Tucker’s chat with Cooper has caused a storm. As well it might. Also known as ‘Martyr Made’, Mr Cooper is a notorious historical revisionist. He has huge beef with Winston Churchill. Churchill, not Hitler, was the true villain of the Second World War, he says. He’s a giddy promoter of the myth that Hitler made a peace offer in 1940 but Churchill rejected it and insisted on plunging the world into war. Hitler the peacenik – who saw that coming down the pipeline of online bollocks?

What Cooper told Carlson was insane. Churchill was a ‘psychopath’ kept in power by Zionist interests, he said. As for all those poor Jews in the camps – they ‘ended up dead’ because the stretched Nazis lacked the time and resources to care for them, he insisted. Depicting the Nazis’ industrialised slaughter of the Jews of Europe as an accident, just a sad, regrettable byproduct of their being too busy, is sick. It’s a species of Holocaust denial. That Carlson nodded along to such rancid revisionism is shameful.

For the true measure of Cooper, consider what he said in a recent post on X, since deleted. Paris under the Nazis, he tweeted, was ‘infinitely preferable in virtually every way’ to the Paris of the Olympics opening ceremony. To drive home his fascistic point, he put a photo of Hitler and his henchmen surveying the spoils of Paris next to a screenshot of that plump drag queen who formed the centrepiece of the Last Supper pisstake at the opening ceremony. Look, I hated the opening ceremony, but – I can’t believe this needs to be said – Paris of 2024 is preferable in every way to the Paris that was conquered by the marauding inhuman racists of the Nazi regime. This is where we’re at, folks: having to explain that a drag queen on your TV is less bad than a Jew-murdering machine taking over your country.

Cooper’s shameless saluting of Nazi Paris cuts to the heart of the Hitler apologetics that have spread like a pox through the Very Online right. These people are in the grip of a deranged fantasy: that Europe in the Nazi era was better than the new Europe of genderfluidity, mass immigration, Islamist terrorism or whatever. They scurry like the abject moral cowards they are from the undoubted problems of the present into an utterly fictional past. A past where Hitler was a peacemaker, Europe was calm (until that rotter Churchill came along), and ‘Western civilisation’ remained intact. Overlooked – wilfully – is the war, savagery and unprecedented programme of extermination unleashed by the Nazis, all of which added up to the most violent and egregious assault on Western civilisation in history.

Cooper’s theory of the Second World War, a theory gleefully lapped up by the Hitler simps of the batshit right, is a gross lie. Churchill became British PM on 10 May 1940. The Nazis opened their first concentration camp – at Dachau – in 1933. They invaded Poland in 1939. They invaded Denmark and Norway before Churchill came to power. And they invaded the Netherlands, Belgium and France in the month he came to power. I don’t know who needs to hear this – in fact I do: the barbarous online right – but Churchill is not the bad guy here.

Those of us old enough to remember the great showdown between the heroic historian Deborah Lipstadt and the Holocaust denier David Irving should feel especially worried by what’s happening right now. We had good reason to believe that the fall of Irving, also a "historian" devoted to ‘revising’ our understanding of the Second World War, represented a fatal blow to Nazi apologetics. What Irving presents as his historical scepticism is in truth a ‘distinctly pro-Nazi and anti-Jewish’ belief system, said the judge in Irving’s libel suit against Lipstadt after she called out his Holocaust denial. Yet fast-forward 24 years and Irving-style revisionism is not only making a comeback but also going mainstream. Cooper is ‘the most important popular "historian" working in the United States today’, gushed Carlson. How long until he gets Irving on?

More and more members of the batshit right are tumbling down the toilet of historical revisionism. Foghorn hater of Israel, Candace Owens, recently described as ‘bizarre propaganda’ the idea that Josef Mengele conducted experiments on Jewish kids at Auschwitz. Michelle Goldberg at the New York Times calls these people ‘Hitler-curious’. Their swirling conspiratorial belief that we’re governed by a secretive ‘Matrix’ leads them to believe that ‘all [we’ve] been told about the nature of reality is a lie’, says Goldberg. And so they take aim at every truth of our society, mistaking such puerile disassembling of proven facts for ‘scepticism’. As Goldberg says, ‘once you discard all epistemological and moral guardrails, it’s easy to descend into barbarous nonsense’.

A descent into barbarian thought really is what we are witnessing. And not just on the right. The crank right – with its war on the past, its philistine assault on truth, its vile obsession with race – is a mirror image of the woke left. Both rage with curious ferocity against Churchill: the woke leftists of the BLM era were vandalising Churchill statues years before Tucker had a Churchill hater on his show. Both relativise the Holocaust. The online right does it by suggesting the deaths of all those Jews was kind of unintentional; the crank left does it by calling everything it doesn’t like in the here and now, including Israel’s war on Hamas, ‘another Holocaust’. The former robs the Holocaust of its murderous intent, the latter robs it of its uniqueness: a right / left pincer movement of woke denialism that obscures the truth of what the Nazis did to the Jews.

And both seem hell-bent on upending our common history. On violating the truths and wonders of our past. On scrubbing away the wins of our civilisation that shape who we are. The online right’s intellectual lynching of Churchill is in many ways its 1619 moment. Woke leftists in the US have for years sought to unilaterally change the founding date of the United States from 1776, the year of the revolution, to 1619, the year slaves first arrived in America. The aim of this conceited, elitist project? To reimagine America as a nation born in sin, not revolution; hatched from crime, not democracy. Now, the crank right seeks to dismantle the foundational truth of modern Europe, a truth that rightly still moves us and informs our devotion to civilisational values: namely, that the Nazis represented an incalculable evil, and the Allies were right to wage a war to the last against them.

We joke about wokeness. We laugh at kids with blue hair who think you can change sex. We make fun of people who take refuge from words in ‘safe spaces’. But wokeness, in its truest form, is far from funny. It is a barbarous surge, coursing through the fibres of the internet and the thinking of our institutions, laying waste to every victory and insight of Western civilisation. And now we have a nexus of a morally exhausted right and a de-enlightened left, both awash with cynicism and contempt for the modernity we are privileged to inhabit. That we are witnessing an attempt to rehabilitate the actual Nazis is a testament to the threat all this poses to everything that is good and right. Reason has slept for long enough – it’s time to wake it up. Spiked

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Report: Sinwar planned to smuggle himself and hostages to Iran. Israel National News. Sep 5, 2024, 7:40 PM INN

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Exposed: Hamas Honored Reuters Journalists in Gaza. HonestReporting Staff. September 5, 2024

For years, particularly during conflicts between Israel and Hamas, Palestinian journalists in Gaza have proudly accepted international press awards. What they have kept quiet — for obvious reasons — was the fact that they were also showered with honors by Hamas. For years, particularly during conflicts between Israel and Hamas, Palestinian journalists in Gaza have proudly accepted international press awards. What they have kept quiet — for obvious reasons — was the fact that they were also showered with honors by Hamas.

An HonestReporting review of Palestinian media revealed that since 2015, the proscribed terror group has hosted annual ceremonies to honor these Gazan journalists for their prestigious awards, including photographers from Reuters. A further review of their social media accounts revealed terror group insignias adorning what was then the Reuters office in Gaza.

This cozy relationship between Gaza’s terror groups and the journalists tasked with covering them objectively is ethically flawed. It exposes the disturbing entanglement between terrorists and the media, shaping a distorted global narrative about Gaza.

Honored by Terrorists. In 2017, Hamas held a commendation event for international award-winning journalists in Gaza, where it honored Reuters photographer Suhaib Jadallah Salem, who is currently the agency’s head of visuals for Gaza.

One of the photos from the event shows Suhaib’s brother Mohammed Jadallah Salem, a Reuters photographer who recently won the Pulitzer prize and the World Press Photo award, receiving Suhaib’s commendation plaque on his behalf. Two senior Hamas officials are granting the plaque: Khalil al-Hayya and Mushir al-Masri:

Al-Hayya has publicly called for a fight against Israel as “the head of the serpent,” and al-Masri has vowed to “uproot The Zionists With Our Axes, Knives, Guns.”

Receiving commendation from such terrorists is a mark of Cain. It should get any journalist disciplined by any respectable media outlet.

Yet Reuters journalists — knowing perhaps that their bosses won’t find out or even care — had no qualms getting into bed with Hamas. Another photo from the event shows other Reuters journalists around a table not too far from al-Hayya: Reuters Senior Gaza correspondent Nidal al-Mughrabi is sitting near Suhaib’s brother Mohammed and photographer Ashraf Amra (who was also honored at the event and exposed by HonestReporting for endorsing infiltration into Israel on October 7). Beside them is Belal Jadallah, who headed the allegedly “independent” Gaza Press House:

Suhaib himself attended a separate Hamas commendation event for journalists later in 2017. This time, he was honored for performing the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca: Suhaib received the commendation from al-Masri and Hamas spokesperson Fawzi Barhoum (who have often been interviewed by Reuters), along with the movement’s media officials.

It’s worth noting that four of the Jadallah brothers work for Reuters, in Gaza and Dubai. And the links of the Jadallah family to Hamas go back years. One of the brothers of Suhaib and Mohammed, Sallah, was among the terrorists who kidnapped and killed Israeli soldier Nahshon Waxman in 1994.

The mastermind behind that operation was Moahmmed Deif, who was recently eliminated by Israel. As Hamas’ military chief, Deif was also one of the masterminds behind the October 7 massacre in southern Israel.

If Suhaib and Mohammed were professional journalists, such background wouldn’t necessarily matter. But if they have been hosted and honored by Hamas, it’s alarming.

Related Reading: EXPOSED: Gaza Photojournalists Shared Call to Infiltrate Israel on Oct. 7

Terror Groups Insignias in Reuters Office Perhaps this terrorists-journalists entanglement also explains the following photo from 2013, found on Suhaib’s Facebook page, which shows scarves with terror groups insignias decorating the Reuters office in Gaza:

Like the Nazi Swastika, these are emblems of genocidal groups — Hamas, Islamic Jihad, al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades — that call for the killing of Jews/Israelis (like some of Suhaib’s colleagues in Reuters).

The agency’s top editors, who periodically visit the Gaza office, either ignored it or didn’t recognize it for what it was — which would only prove their ignorance.

They probably know it’s impossible to be a journalist in Gaza without links to Hamas, which controls the information flow. In other words, professional journalism in Gaza is impossible, and news outlets should admit it to their audience.

But being hosted by Hamas, receiving its commendations, and displaying terror groups’ insignias isn’t a case of journalists even trying to be professional. This is an agenda-driven, cooperative, symbiotic, reciprocal, and personal nexus that benefits each side.

A Hamas statement from one of the commendation events said it best:

The media office of Hamas organizes this annual event to honor creative journalists for the fourth year in a row, in appreciation of their efforts in serving the Palestinian cause.

HonestReporting has submitted an official complaint to Reuters. Journalists who violate the agency’s code of ethics by receiving de-facto bribes from terrorists to “serve the Palestinian cause,” and decorate their office with terror symbols, are not deserving of international praise but scrutiny and disciplinary measures. HonestReporting

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UN to Iran: Stop “racial discrimination”. September 5, 2024 Arash Azizi.

By any fair measure, the Islamic Republic of Iran is among the worst human rights violators in the world today. It executes more people than any country except China and it came 176th out of 180 in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, to mention just two examples. This is reflected in the work of the United Nations human rights mechanisms which routinely cite Iran for these shortcomings. Not only is Iran one of just 13 countries in the world to have a dedicated UN Special Rapporteur (others include Afghanistan, North Korea and Belarus), there is even a full-time UN fact-finding mission looking into its brutal response to the 2022-2023 protests.

But even with such already low standards, the Iranian leadership must have been particularly embarrassed by a recent UN human rights report that criticized Iran for one thing the Islamic Republic itself likes to accuse Western countries of: racial and ethnic discrimination.

Published on August 23, the report was issued by the Committee of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), a treaty body for the UN International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Parties to this convention include almost every country in the world. In other words: it can’t be accused of being led by or biased toward Western countries. Its members are independent human rights experts elected by all parties to the convention. And it is currently led by a Jamaican historian. Of its current 18 expert members, only three are from the West (US, Poland and Greece).

The convention has been in force since 1969 and Iran acceded to it under the Shah. Like every other member, Tehran must undergo regular assessment to see how well it is implementing the convention’s provisions. Last month, Iran was reviewed for the first time since 2010 and the resulting report found that things had become worse, not better, over the past 14 years.

Iran was being assessed alongside six other countries, including the United Kingdom, which itself was the subject of CERD’s “particular concern” due to “recurring racist acts and violence against ethnic and ethno-religious minorities, migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers by extremist far-right and white supremacist individuals and groups.”

But the findings of the committee were much more damning with respect to Iran. While it praised the country for some of its legislation and measures since 2010, including a 2015 decree which allows Afghan children to enroll in schools regardless of whether they are documented or not, the report decries “systematic and structural racial discrimination against members of ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups” and “persistent structural socio-economic inequalities.” It goes as far as accusing Iran of subjecting such groups to not only discrimination against minorities but “persecution for practicing their faith.”

The latter point provides a clue into the architecture of discrimination in Iran. As an authoritarian theocracy with Shia Islam as its official religion, Iran is known for heavy-handed repression of freedom of belief. This policy disproportionately affects ethnic minorities such as Kurds and Baluch who, in their vast majority, are Sunni Muslims, although ethnic minorities who are mostly Shia (such as Iran’s Turkic Azeris and Arabs) also suffer from discrimination including the deprivation of the right to study in their mother tongues.

A well-known form of racial hatred, anti-Semitism, is also prevalent in practices of the Iranian regime. The Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and official mouthpieces deny the Holocaust and spread dangerous forms of this racism debunked by historians generations ago, such as the blood libel.

The CERD report addressed Iran’s general conditions, however, and specific issues such as these were not mentioned.

In fact, Kurds and Baluch are the only groups specifically named in the report. This is due to a particularly pernicious practice referenced in a CERD report for the first time: border killings. Iran’s Kurds and Baluch live, respectively, on Iran’s northwestern and southeastern border regions, and suffer from economic marginalization. One of their few economic lifeways is the border trade, with Iranian Kurds smuggling a variety of goods to and from Iraq while many Iranian Baluch are involved in a similar trade, usually of fuel, to Pakistan. But since this trade often breaks the law, because of unregulated border crossings and other issues, the authorities suppress it brutally with hundreds of couriers killed by border guards in recent years.

The CERD report raises the alarm on this situation and calls on Iran to change its policies on “the use of lethal force by law enforcement.” The report also says to minorities are “disproportionately subjected to arbitrary detention and sentenced to [the] death penalty.”

The exclusion of Iranian Sunnis from political power, also noted in the UN report, has been a topic of debate in the Iranian political mainstream in recent months. President Masoud Pezeshkian was born in a Kurdish-majority city, to a Kurdish Sunni mother, and he speaks the Kurdish language though he primarily identifies as a Shia Azeri. He cruised to victory in a July run-off election, partly on promises of better representation for minorities, and particularly Sunnis. But his new cabinet included zero Sunni ministers.

The exclusion of Sunni minister led to an outcry – including by Iran’s highest-regarded Sunni cleric Molavi Abdolhamid. Despite making up about 10 percent of the Iranian population, there have been no Sunni ministers or even Sunni provincial governors since 1979. Last week, Pezeshkian did made a gesture toward inclusion by appointing Abdolrahim Hosseinzadeh, a Kurdish Sunni MP, as Vice-President for Rural Development, making him the highest-ranking Sunni official since 1979.

But as the CERD report suggests, much more needs to be done for Iran to comply with its international obligations. The report asks Iran to take several measures and report back in a year. These include not only changes to law, including those used to “criminalize free expression,” but a change in Iran’s constitution, the provisions of which, the report says, violate at least three articles of the UN’s anti-racial discrimination treaty.

Islamic Republic leaders love to highlight the plight of Palestinians, African Americans or Canada’s First Nations people. But as the UN report suggests, they might be better advised to start closer to home. IranWire

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Using the hostages: Hamas document reveals psychological warfare strategy. German newspaper Bild reports on Hamas document detailing how the terror group seeks to shift blame in Israel for hostages' plight to the government and blame for lack of a deal internationally to Israel. Israel National News. Sep 6, 2024, 1:33 PM INN

Sinwar ignores suffering, death of Gazans to rebuild military might, report. Document found on terror leader's computer outlines tactics to manipulate world press to blame Israel, use psychological torture on the families of hostages, maneuver Arab nations to act as buffers to prevent IDF from attacking Strip.

Itamar Eichner|09.06.24|14:15

Yahya Sinwar intended to prolong the war, and the suffering of civilians in Gaza, in order to improve his position in cease-fire negotiations and ensure his terror group would be able to rebuild its military might.

A document found on the terror leader's computer and seen by the German Bild newspaper also details how the suffering of Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza, should be used to exert pressure on the Israeli public.

According to the report published on Friday, the document also outlines how international public opinion should be manipulated against Israel and how Arab nations should be made to protect Hamas against further IDF incursions into Gaza after the first phase of the cease-fire currently being negotiated, is completed. The document which was approved by Sinwar personally, reveals that the terror group was not seeking a quick end to the war or was concerned with the suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. "We must improve certain important items in the deal, even if negotiations take longer," the document states. But Hamas also admits that its military capabilities were diminished. The paper highlights the fact that thousands of Gazans have died in Israeli attacks since the war broke out, but the Hamas document does not mention that fact. It does however detail how psychological terror should continue. "We must continue to put psychological pressure on the families of prisoners, (hostages) now and in the first phase of the cease-fire deal so that public pressure on the enemy's government intensifies.

([247] Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin in a video released by Hamas on Wednesday Slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Hamas psychological torture clip).

The Bild describes the cruelty with which Hamas used the hostages, including the release of video clips showing some of the captives who were executed just last week. This is barbaric psychological torture, the paper said, meant to influence the desperate families to do everything to secure the release of their loved ones, even if it means undermining their government. According to the document, Hamas intended to use the hostages during the cease-fire, to pressure Israel. "In the course of negotiations for the second phase, we will allow the Red Cross to visit some of the hostages, as a goodwill gesture, to relay messages to their families," Bild said the document read so that the pressure on Israel to extend the cease-fire will grow.

In the document, Hamas demands the release of 100 Palestinians serving life sentences in Israeli jails. It outlines how the international community can be manipulated to expedite the rebuilding of Hamas's military power. According to the document, a political offensive must be launched including the deployment of an Arab force to act as a buffer and prevent the return of Israeli troops to the Strip, "until we are able to replenish our ranks and rebuild our capabilities." In its conclusion, the document details how to influence world media: Israel alone must be held responsible for the failure of negotiations. Hamas's message to the Israeli press is that their government rejected the American proposal its failure was not because of Hamas, which had accepted the deal, but because of the government's obstinance. "So that Hamas is not seen as responsible for the failure of negotiations." YNet

Hamas document details tactics to up pressure on Israel, stall hostage talks — report. According to Bild, terror organization seeks to introduce Arab forces to Strip to serve as buffer with Israel as it rebuilds, disregards Palestinian civilians. By TOI Staff. September 6, 2024. TOI

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The anti-Israel network fueling antisemitism across America. Research erases any pretense that many campus groups leading anti-Israel actions are independent or grassroots in nature.

Jonathan and Jordana Seidel. (September 6, 2024 / JNS) This past academic year, American college campuses saw a massive increase in anti-Israel disruptions and confrontations, often becoming openly antisemitic in nature. The trend is likely to continue into this new school year as well. The campus groups behind this surge are relatively few in number, yet their activities have dominated the news cycle for months, negatively affecting the lives of millions of Americans.

Although the tendency is to think of these campus groups as authentic, standalone, grassroots organizations, the reality is quite different.

The campus-focused groups are a part of a much larger connective network. As the Jerusalem research institute NGO Monitor has documented, they are part of an interconnected web of funders, advocacy groups, lobbyists, legal supports and research centers cooperating to drive an anti-Israel agenda. Research shows both the quantitative and qualitative partnerships between these various groups and erases any pretense of their independent or grassroots nature.

For example, Students for Justice in Palestine and Students for a Democratic Society—two active campus groups—receive funds and assistance from multiple advocacy, law and research groups. Purporting to be student-led, these groups rely heavily on the broader American anti-Israel network to promote and execute their activities and push their agenda.

This network also includes terror-affiliated organizations, such as Samidoun and the Palestine Youth Movement. Samidoun has been designated by Israel as a terrorist group and a “subsidiary” of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. It has been banned in Germany, and France dissolved a member of the Samidoun Network, Collectif Palestine Vaincra due to “calls for hatred, violence and discrimination.” In America, Discover stopped allowing credit-card donations to the Alliance for Global Justice, Samidoun’s fiscal sponsor, citing the relationship with Samidoun. Since then, other payment processors including PayPal and Stripe have followed suit and stopped working with the alliance.

For its part, the Palestine Youth Movement has a history of defending and glorifying terrorists affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Both groups have praised the Oct. 7 massacre of Israeli citizens. Yet these organizations, their members, funding and materials are welcomed by activists on U.S. college campuses and have played a role in amplifying campus turmoil. They have found a prominent place in the American anti-Israel network forming connections and working directly with many of the other groups.

The manner in which this network operates in America, and their extensiveness and expertise, exposes a concentrated effort to spread anti-Israel sentiment across the country—a sentiment that eventually translates to antisemitic rhetoric and actions. This network’s influence is not confined to campuses. Non-student political activists do not shy away from causing disorder off-campus. They have shut down bridges and streets, disrupting daily life, and attacking people’s freedom of movement and speech.

The financial details of most of these organizations are carefully hidden, raising the fundamental question of who is funding these organizations and thus the network. Is the funding coming from foreign entities and perhaps governments? In early July, Avril Haines, the director of the National Intelligence Agency, recognized the role of Iran in influencing American protests and “even providing financial support to protesters.”

The quantity of engaged organizations is truly vast. On any given proposal or flier advertising a confrontation, there may be more than 30 groups listed as co-sponsors. Joint letters or petitions have at times carried more than 200 signatories within the NGO community, demonstrating the linkage between the groups. The depth of their connections is duly noted by their repeated appearances on multiple projects and events.

Another takeaway from our research mapping these organizations and their links is that even organizations that, generally, have nothing to do with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, will add their logo to posters and other advertising materials. This creates a perception of strength in numbers. For the NGOs dedicated to the conflict, this unification across the social-justice strata aims to send the message that their cause is a just one. In other words, they are using quantity to lend faux legitimacy to their cause.

The strong visual appearance of the NGO network—from their demonstrations, flyers and social-media presence—as well as the shared funders and initiatives, has created a coordinated political assault against Israel. Left alone in the darkness to expand the attacks, this network of anti-Israel organizations in the United States will continue to demonize Israel pppppppppppp IDF commander promoted, despite role in Oct. 7 intelligence failure. By Maariv. 09/06/2024 02:50 PM JPost

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After operating in Gaza: 11th Reserve Brigade conducts exercise in the northern arena. Israel National News. Sep 6, 2024, 2:59 PM INN

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Russia, China, Iran trying to influence US election, intelligence official says. By Reuters. 09/06/2024 06:41 PM JPost

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War crimes court ends proceedings against late Hamas leader Haniyeh. By Reuters. 09/06/2024 07:03 PM JPost

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IDF eliminates over 100 terrorists in operations, destroys explosives labs in West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/06/2024. JPost

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IDF hits 15 Hezbollah launch sites in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/06/2024. JPost

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Parked car explodes in Jaffa, no injuries reported. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/06/2024. JPost

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Notes part IIIII (Sep 7 - Sep 23)

US Central Command destroys Houthi UAV in Yemen. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/07/2024 11:26 AM JPost

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Hezbollah rockets cause damage to house in Shlomi, cause fire in Liman. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/07/2024 01:15 PM JPost

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UK spy chief still expecting Iranian retaliation for Hamas leader killing. By Reuters. 09/07/2024 03:07 PM JPost

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Two Hezbollah drones fall in southern Lebanon while on their way to Israel - report By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/07/2024 05:29 PM JPost

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Military ‘very focused’ on fighting Hezbollah, prepping offensive, IDF chief says. Air force says it struck over 15 launchers aimed at Israel, some of which detonated rockets that landed in Lebanese territory; Yiftah brigade finishes exercise for war in north. By Emanuel Fabian. September 7, 2024. TOI

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Pakistani charged with plotting ‘slaughter’ at NYC Jewish center on Oct. 7 anniversary. Airstrike hits Hamas command center embedded in Gaza school * US says report of Iranian transfer of missiles to Russia a ‘dramatic escalation’. By TOI Staff. [...] A Pakistani man was arrested in Canada this week for plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that sparked the latest conflict in the Middle East, federal authorities announce.

US Attorney General Merrick Garland says Muhammad Shahzeb Khan had attempted to travel from Canada, where he lives, to New York City with the “stated goal of slaughtering, in the name of ISIS, as many Jewish people as possible.”

The 20 year-old, who is also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was apprehended on Sept. 4 and charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to the terror group, which stands for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham. TOI

ISIS supporter planned mass murder of Jews in New York for Oct. 7.

Pakistani citizen attempted to enter US to carry out mass shooting at Jewish center in New York City on October 7, 2024, US Department of Justice reports.

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On anniversary of 1970 Black September hijacking, six survivors on life after captivity As Hamas continues to hold 97 hostages kidnapped on October 7, marking the September 6 PFLP terror group’s takeover of four planes paints new wounds in an old light By Mati Wagner. September 7, 2024.

What can a hostage crisis dating back over five decades teach about the present Gaza hostage ordeal? Six survivors of one of the “Black September” hijackings carried out by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) in September of 1970 spoke with The Times of Israel in recent months about their experiences being held captive by terrorists.

These six survivors were on board TWA Flight 741 from Lod bound for John F. Kennedy Airport on September 6, 1970, when it was hijacked after stopping off in Frankfurt. It was one of four planes commandeered by the PFLP between September 6 and September 9.

The hijacked survivors’ testimonies shed light on the potential after-effects of captivity as Hamas continues to hold 97 of the 251 hostages who were kidnapped during its October 7 terror onslaught on southern Israel, which also saw 1,200 people brutally murdered. At least 33 of the remaining hostages have been confirmed dead by Israel.

Jerry Berkowitz, 84, a resident of Buffalo, New York, recalled how decades after their plane was hijacked, his wife Rivke suffered panic attacks on the few occasions when they flew.

“We were on the way back from my father’s funeral — on a plane about to leave La Guardia — and my wife was standing frozen with her finger pointing out the plane door which was open,” Berkowitz said. “I wanted to know what in the world she is looking at. It was clear she was not seeing the tarmac, she was seeing the Jordanian desert where our hijacked plane landed.”

Rivke, who died eight years ago, was pregnant at the time of the hijacking and flying with her two-year-old daughter Talia. Towards the end of her life Rivke made a point of staying away from airports, though in her professional and family life she was completely functional, said Berkowitz.

Three of the hijacked planes, carrying slightly more than 300 passengers, were forcibly landed in Zarqa, Jordan, at the Dawson Field, a stretch of land used as a makeshift runway because of its flat, packed-dirt surface and triangular shape.

Dawson Field was renamed “Revolution Airport” by the PFLP.

The PFLP attempted to use the hostages as bargaining chips to pressure Israel, Germany, Switzerland and England to release jailed Palestinian terrorists. They warned that at the end of a 72-hour deadline, the hostages would be murdered.

Most of the hostages — Germans, Swiss, British, Dutch and American, as well as some of the 78 Jewish Americans — were released within the first week, with 107 non-Jewish females and children released after the first day.

Dr. Gerald Berkowitz is reunited with his wife Ruth and daughter Talia after his arrival at Kennedy Airport in New York, September 30, 1970. (AP/Dave Pickoff)

Of all the captives, only three — a woman named Nava Goren and her two small children — were Israelis. Fourteen more had dual Israeli-US citizenship, of whom only two were adults. The terrorists searched for, and singled out, the Jews, holding them in captivity longer than non-Jews with a similar age and gender profile.

Fifty-six captives — Jews, government and military officials and airplane crew — were held for three weeks.

The PFLP would later demand the release of 56 Palestinian, Algerian and Lebanese terrorists.

Germany and Switzerland would cave in to their demands and release six terrorists. Britain violated an extradition agreement with Israel and released the female terrorist Leila Khaled.

The US and Israel would refuse the PFLP’s demands.

Recognizing trauma. It’s difficult to draw parallels between Hamas’s hostages from October 7 and the Black September survivors.

All of those interviewed made it clear that their own experiences in captivity paled in comparison to the horrors of the Hamas-orchestrated hostage crisis.

“I’m not saying [the PFLP terrorists] were nice people, but they did no physical harm,” said Fran “Foozie” Chesler, who lives in Petah Tikva. “It’s not the depravity that you see now. Slaughtering babies, pregnant women.”

Black September hostages were held by the PFLP for no longer than three weeks, shorter than the 50 days endured by Hamas captives released in November of last year and a fraction of the time spent by the hostages still being held in Gaza.

Also, the PFLP terrorists were not governed by Islamic fundamentalism like Hamas. Many saw themselves as secular Marxist-Leninists aligned with other left-wing — and murderous — terrorist groups such as Italy’s Red Brigade, Germany’s Baader-Meinhof group, Japan’s Red Army, and Spain’s Basque separatist group ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna or Basque Homeland and Liberty).

Many of the PFLP terrorists were women.

This might explain why none of the approximately 300 hostages held by the PFLP were raped, while Hamas terrorists have perpetrated sexual assaults on women as well as men during and after the October 7 terror rampage, with many worried that such assaults are ongoing against hostages in captivity.

And while the PFLP would later resort to murder — including suicide bombings — to advance its agenda calling for the destruction of Israel, none of the hostages in the Black September hijackings were killed.

At the same time, in the 1970s there was little awareness about the diagnosis and treatment of traumas. Only in 1980 did Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) appear in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). As a result, many of the survivors of the Black September hijackings did not receive adequate psychological treatment.

Survivors of the hijackings told how it took them decades to come to grips with what they experienced, while several said that the horrors of October 7 reignited the traumas dating back over 53 years.

Moshe Raab, who was 14 years old during the New York-bound TWA hijacking, says that for the first time in decades, he is awakened in the middle of the night by nightmares.

“I am trapped in a room with my wife and kids and grandkids and I am trying to get to safety and recently there is something new in the nightmares — I have to write code to find a way out,” said Raab, a software production manager who today lives in Israel.

Raab, who was held hostage for less than a week, said that he worries about the hostages that were released by Hamas and he cannot even imagine what it must be like for those still being held.

“Very few people know what it is to be a hostage. Under no circumstances can the memory ever leave you and even if you push it aside, it is still there,” he said.

‘Very few people know what it is to be a hostage. Under no circumstances can the memory ever leave you and even if you push it aside, it is still there’

“I’d say the experience made me less materialistic than my friends,” said Raab. “There was a sense that but for chance I could have ended my life there. The plane was boobytrapped and wired with bombs, terrorists wandered around with Kalachinkovs, and at any time either Jordan, Israel, or the US was liable to stage a forced hostage release.”

Raab said that he tries not to watch the news about the hostages in Gaza. But he did watch how the hostages released from Hamas captivity in November were driven to the border.

“I saw the Gazans scream ‘Itbach al-Yahud‘ [massacre the Jews] at the hostages being released and I was reminded that was exactly what the Jordanians and Palestinians screamed at us when we were transported through the streets of Jordan on our way to Amman to be released,” he said.

Roy Spungin, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist who was 13 years old at the time his plane was hijacked, said that after October 7 he began to feel unsafe in the newly-built Givat Olga neighborhood in Hadera, where he and his partner live.

“We live at the extreme corner of the neighborhood and we felt isolated,” said Spungin. “I went out and bought a sledgehammer and a mechanism to block the door of the bomb shelter. Both of us applied for gun licenses.”

Learning to cope. Survivors of the Black September hijackings, alternatively known as the Dawson’s Field hijackings, said the lessons they learned from coping with their traumas might be relevant for the hostages released from Hamas captivity in November and for those who, hopefully, will be released in the future.

Many of the survivors, including four of the six who spoke with The Times of Israel, chose to immigrate to Israel from the US in the years following the hijackings.

Raab, originally from New Jersey, now lives in the settlement of Ma’ale Adumim.

‘I suddenly realized that this guy representing the US government was justifying the hijacking of my family merely because we were Jewish’

“When we were evacuated to Nicosia, Cyprus, we were greeted by someone from the US State Department,” said Raab, elaborating on his reasons for making the move. “He explained to us that the PFLP hijacked us because of the suffering of the Palestinian children. As a 14-year-old American kid interested mostly in baseball, I suddenly realized that this guy representing the US government was justifying the hijacking of my family merely because we were Jewish.”

“Across from us was the Israeli ambassador presenting flowers to the Israelis and the dual Israeli-US citizens,” he said. “That is when I realized I was in the wrong group. I needed to be in the Israeli group.”

Though the Black September events were devoid of explicit sexual violence, there were cases of sexual harassment.

“One of the things that was particularly difficult for me,” recalled Susie Rosenrauch, who was 14 at the time of the hijackings, “was that in order to get on and off the plane we had to climb a wooden ladder. I was wearing a mini dress and I had gotten my period. My panties were stained and the PFLP guys down there were looking at me. I felt very uncomfortable.”

Although there are many differences between the Black September hijackings and the events on and after October 7, there are also similarities.

Captives held by the PFLP suffered from varying degrees of malnutrition. “Food was a sometime thing,” as David Raab, one of the captives, put it in his book “Terror in Black September.” There were frequent shortages and the water was heavily chlorinated to prevent the outbreak of diseases.

Some of the captives expressed a sense of being totally isolated, which the terrorists — both Hamas and the PFLP — attempted to exploit.

Spungin noted that “one of the toughest things was the uncertainty, not knowing whether your government cared about you.”

The PFLP terrorists took advantage of this fear and uncertainty to enlist the hostages to write letters to heads of state in the US, Europe and Israel imploring them to release imprisoned Palestinian terrorists.

‘One of the toughest things was the uncertainty, not knowing whether your government cared about you’

“We wrote a telegram to [prime minister] Golda Meir and [president Richard] Nixon to release the prisoners so we could come home,” said Mimi Nichter, professor emerita of anthropology at the University of Arizona.

This is not unlike the videos released by Hamas in which Israeli hostages were filmed imploring the Israeli political leadership to do more to release them.

Similar but different. The first in a series of PFLP hijackings was on July 23, 1968, a year after Israel resoundingly defeated the combined Arab armies in the Six-Day War.

The new tactic of hijacking was conceived by PFLP co-founder Waddia Haddad as an alternative to failed attempts at waging conventional warfare against Israel. High-visibility terrorist attacks, argued Haddad, would bring the Palestinian cause to world attention.

Haddad was proved right: In the July 23, 1968 hijacking, after 11 crew members and 21 Israelis were held for five weeks, the PFLP managed to secure the release of 16 Palestinians from Israeli jails. The hijackers went free, which would be the case in other hijackings as well.

In negotiations with Israel over a potential hostage deal, Hamas has demanded the release of Ahmad Sa’adat, head of the PFLP, who is serving a 30-year sentence

To this day, the PFLP is involved in terror against Israel. In the 2000s the PFLP added suicide bombings to its terrorist repertoire. On August 23, 2019, PFLP terrorists activated a roadside bomb near a spring outside Dolev that killed Rina Shnerb, 17, of Lod, and injured her father and brother.

In negotiations with Israel over a potential hostage deal, Hamas has demanded the release of Ahmad Sa’adat, head of the PFLP, who is serving a 30-year sentence for his involvement in the assassination of tourism minister Rehavam Ze’evi on October 17, 2001, at the Dan Jerusalem Hotel on Mount Scopus.

And PFLP representatives, together with representatives from Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, met in March with Yemen’s Houthi rebels to discuss coordinating terrorist attacks against Israel.

Another theme that resonates both in the present hostage crisis in Gaza and in the Black September hijacking was how ineffectual the Red Cross proved to be.

Andre Rochat, the Red Cross representative responsible for the hostages held at Dawson Airfield mistakenly reported to his superiors that a woman had given birth on the TWA flight.

But even though he apparently believed a woman had given birth, Rochat did not try to remove the purported newborn.

‘Only later did I realize that the so-called vitamins we were given were really sedatives’

He was aware that because the plane’s electricity system was disabled the lavatory was not functioning and was overflowing, which produced a horrific smell and represented a hygiene risk. He was also aware that the hot Jordanian sun heated the metal frame of the plane to dangerously high temperatures for a newborn. During the cold desert nights temperatures dropped.

Had there really been a birth, as Rochat assumed, the baby’s life would have been endangered.

Just as Hamas drugged its captives, particularly during their release so they appeared relaxed and composed, the PFLP gave its captives sedatives.

“Only later did I realize that the so-called vitamins we were given were really sedatives,” recalled Raab.

As is the case in Gaza, so too in Jordan the captives were held in a war zone. Palestinian militants from the PFLP and other terrorist groups belonging to the Palestinian Liberation Organization who sought to overthrow King Hussein’s regime and who received backing from Syria, Iraq and the Soviet Union, fought with Jordanian forces in the streets.

At one point, as Raab shows in his book, Jordan, fearing the situation was deteriorating, requested, via the US, that Israel’s air force bomb Syrian tanks. Bombs and artillery shells landed near the secret hiding places where the PFLP hostages were being held, which intensified the trauma of their captivity.

Time heals some, but not all, wounds For many of the interviewees, processing the full trauma of the hijacking took years, sometimes decades.

Rosenrauch, a social worker and psychotherapist living in Ra’anana, was responsible for her two younger brothers, who were on the plane with her. They were held for a week before being released.

She said that the first time she truly confronted what had happened to her was in the early 1990s when “American Experience,” a PBS television program, did a segment on the Black September hijackings.

“They found original footage documenting our time on the hijacked plane. There I was, sitting next to my brothers near the emergency exit which was wide open. The wind was blowing through my hair and one of the stewardesses was pouring water for us,” Rosenrauch said. “When I got the tape from my parents, I took it to my therapist. I watched it with him and for the first time ever, I cried.”

Rosenrauch said that what helped her to finally process what had happened 20 years before was that for the first time she received from her therapist recognition that what she had experienced was actually horrible and traumatic.

“Me and my brothers and other captives with whom I stayed in touch used to joke and say things like, ‘You should fly with me because bad things don’t happen twice to the same person.’ Or we’d sing, ‘I’m living on a jet plane,’ instead of, ‘I’m leaving on a jet plane,’” she said, referring to the John Denver song.

‘For a long time, we told ourselves our experience was interesting and strange, not horrifying. But it was horrifying’

“For a long time, we told ourselves our experience was interesting and strange, not horrifying. But it was horrifying,” Rosenrauch said. “People aimed guns at us, people got rid of all the non-Jews and kept all the Jews on the plane. We had to sit on the plane for days. We had poor sanitation, small amounts of food. The planes were wired with explosives to be blown up at any moment.”

A recurring theme in the interviews was the importance of confronting and processing the pain of being held captive. Every survivor spoke of going through a transformation, sometimes weeks, sometimes decades after the events.

In some cases, this transformation had aspects of epiphany after which a decision was made to cease to be a victim, to cease to be defined by the trauma.

“I was lying on a bed in my friend’s room in the dormitory in Stern College,” recalled Chesler, one of the 56 hostages held for three weeks in one of three different hiding places around Jordan: the Ashrafiyah neighborhood in Amman, the el-Wehdat refugee camp, or Irbid.

“I saw myself as if from the outside and I was looking up at myself standing over me looking down at me. I was separating into jigsaw pieces,” she said. “All I had to do was open my hand and all the emotions and the conflict from the hijacking would be over. In my mind, I said, ‘Fran, are you crazy? Are you going to allow them to destroy your life? I’m not going to let them live in my head rent-free.’ Since that incident on the bed, I will not let anyone run my life. Nobody can put a gun to my head and force me to do anything in my life.”

Chesler said that what made it easier for her to deal with the trauma was the advice one of her psychology professors gave her.

“After he asked how I was and I said I was doing great. He said to me, ‘You know, right now you are flying, but that is going to end. You are going to crash. Just know that it will end.’ He was absolutely right and he gave me his number. But the fact that he told me the high would end made it so much easier to go through,” she said.

For other hostages, fully coping with the trauma took much longer. In the case of Nichter, who was also held hostage together with Chesler for three weeks, it was only after writing a book about her experiences over 50 years after the fact that she fully began to process what had happened to her.

The result is “Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience,” which was completed just before the October 7 onslaught.

Nichter said that at the time of the hijacking, most of her friends were left-wing activists involved in the campaign against the Vietnam War.

“They thought that the PFLP were cool revolutionaries. There was a lot of sympathy for them,” she said. “It’s not unlike what is happening now. There was negativity toward Israel and sympathy for the Palestinians. It felt like I was caught in the middle.”

“So people in my cohort really did not understand, and that caused me to stop sharing my experiences, to stop talking about it. Then in the 1990s, a high school classmate called me and said he was writing a book on international terrorism,” recalled Nichter of the process which enabled her to come to grips with what had happened to her.

‘Finally, I realized I needed to think and talk about it and deal with what had happened’

“I found myself thinking, ‘How can I not engage with him since I, as an anthropologist, rely so much on other people talking to me openly and honestly about their experiences? So that was the first time I really talked a lot about what happened and that opened me up for the first time,” she said. “Finally, I realized I needed to think and talk about it and deal with what had happened.”

Nichter said she became silent again for several years. Then during a yoga class she had a transformative experience.

“I sort of saw something leave my body,” Nichter said. “I felt that something important had happened and I knew what it was: I released something and it enabled me to write about my experience. It took me a while to actually sit down and write. But eventually I did.”

Nichter described the process of writing her memoir as therapeutic.

“As an anthropologist, I’ve lived a life where I’ve seen firsthand conflict and have lived in conflict areas. At first, I was wary of entering those places because of my hostage experience but I had to push my fears aside so I could live my life and do my research,” she said. “Finally, I realized I needed to think and talk about it and deal with what had happened.”

Opening up and talking about what happened might be better than an imposed silence. But reiterating a traumatic experience often reinforces it, according to Spungin, who names his captivity experience as crucial to his decision to become a therapist.

“My mother, a seventh-generation Israeli who understood Arabic and overheard the terrorists say they planned on killing us, was devastated by the hijacking,” he said. “In the months after our release, she ground down her teeth to the point where she lost them all. She had nightmares years after the event. And she talked about it all the time. That was not a good thing because she rehearsed it again and again in her mind.”

Spungin recalled that only in 1999 at the age of 42 while learning Buddhist meditation in India did he have a real breakthrough in coping with being held captive.

“It came at a specific time from a specific teacher. I sat with her for five weeks and after the third time I sat with her, I recognized a truth and it has been clear to me ever since,” he said.

Spungin described how he was able to heal the trauma of being held by armed terrorists in a booby-trapped airplane by connecting through spiritual practice.

‘There was this feeling inside me of beauty, infinity, that I was never born and I would never die, that I will be okay and that is who I really am. The body-mind organism is temporary’

“There was this feeling inside me of beauty, infinity, that I was never born and I would never die, that I will be okay and that is who I really am. The body-mind organism is temporary. True, I might feel pain for a while and I might be sad for the people I love, but all that is temporary and will pass. Pain is just a sensation in the body, it’s not me. There is a higher place. You can get to that place. In fact, you are always there but you choose to focus on the ‘me story,'” he said.

For Raab, the transition back to a modicum of normalcy came on Thanksgiving, about two months after the hijacking.

“What actually helped me was that I failed my math class,” recalled Raab. “I remember how my math teacher announced in front of the entire class, ‘And this is the failure,’ as he handed me back my test. I had never failed before. It was a shock.”

Raab said that he called his brother David, a math major who had also been held hostage by the PFLP.

“He said, ‘Bring your book over.’ He sat me down and said, ‘You have to figure it out on your own.’ I sat there on the verge of crying for hours. Eventually, I solved it. Looking back, that was the switch. I realized that I had to get back into real life. I couldn’t space out anymore.”

Raab noted how history repeats itself. Fifty-three years ago he, his mother and his siblings were taken hostage while his father, who was in New Jersey, waited expectantly for news. In the wake of October 7, Raab’s daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren were evacuated from their home in Moshav Shokeda near the Gaza border.

“Not too long after the October 7 attack, my 10-year-old granddaughter said to my daughter, ‘I heard there are children who are being held hostage by Hamas.’ She was really concerned,” Raab said. “But my daughter replied, ‘You know your grandfather was a child when he was kidnapped, and he came out okay.’” TOI

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Two Islamic Jihad battalion commanders eliminated. Israel National News. Sep 7, 2024, 7:42 PM On Thursday, based on IDF and ISA intelligence, IAF aircraft conducted a precise strike on a command and control center used by Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, which was embedded inside the Humanitarian Area in Deir al-Balah. The strike was conducted to remove an immediate threat in the area.

A number of terrorists were eliminated in the strike, including two battalion commanders belonging to the Islamic Jihad terror group.

One of the commanders was identified as terrorist Abdallah Khatib, commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Southern Deir al-Balah Battalion, who commanded the terrorist activity of the battalion during the October 7th Massacre in southern Israel. He also advanced and carried out terror attacks against the State of Israel, including anti-tank missile and mortar launches.

In addition, terrorist Hatem Abu Aljidian, commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Eastern Deir al-Balah Battalion, was eliminated. The terrorist advanced and carried out attacks against IDF troops throughout the war.

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.

The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip continue to systematically abuse civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, including the designated Humanitarian Area, to carry out terrorist activity against the State of Israel. INN

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Attempted terror attack in Eli. Arab vehicle rams empty police car at Eli gas station; security forces arrest would-be terrorist and open investigation. Israel National News. Sep 7, 2024, 8:13 PM INN

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This is Hamas' new demand for a ceasefire deal. Washington Post reports Hamas is demanding a last-minute change in prisoner swap-ceasefire deal 'take it or leave it' proposal 'indefinitely' delayed. Israel National News. Sep 7, 2024, 11:49 PM INN

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Jordan Valley: Bedouin Arabs attack Jewish shepherd with clubs. Israel National News. Sep 8, 2024, 12:10 AM INN

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BBC ‘breached guidelines 1,500 times’ over Israel-Hamas war. Coverage was heavily biased against Israel, report into corporation’s output finds.

Camilla Turner, Sunday Political Editor and Patrick Sawer, Senior News Reporter. 7 September 2024.

The BBC breached its own editorial guidelines more than 1,500 times during the height of the Israel-Hamas war, a damning report has found... DailyTelegraph

BBC accused of violating own guidelines 1,500 times in Gaza war coverage. Study of coverage of the first 4 months of the war finds serious bias against Israel in BBC reporting, Hamas called a terrorist organization just 3.2% of time. Israel National News. Sep 8, 2024, 8:47 AM (GMT+3)

A damning new report accuses the BBC of violating its own editorial guidelines more than 1,500 times during the first four months of the war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization, the Telegraph reported.

The report, which was led by British lawyer Trevor Asserson, “deeply worrying pattern of bias" against the Jewish State during that period immediately following the massacre of 1,200 people by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023.

Among the instances of bias, the report found that the BBC associated Israel with "genocide" 14 times more than Hamas, despite Israel's efforts to avoid causing civilian casualties and the genocidal nature of Hamas' stated objectives of wiping out the Jewish population of Israel. Israel was accused of war crimes four times more than Hamas despite the fact that Hamas terrorists filmed themselves committing war crimes.

In addition, the term "terrorist organization" was used to describe Hamas only 3.2% of the time, despite Hamas being defined as a terrorist organization by the British government.

The BBC's Arabic-language channel was particularly biased against Israel in its reporting and featured reporters who had praised terrorism against Israelis and Hamas without informing viewers of this fact.

BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen and international correspondent Lyse Doucet were both accused of downplaying Hamas terrorism, with Doucet accused of downplaying the atrocities committed on October 7.

Conservatives in Parliament criticized the BBC following the publication of the report. Shadow Deputy Prime Minister Sir Oliver Dowden said, “Serious questions should be asked as to why this has been allowed to happen, and license-fee payers should expect to see the BBC stick to its own editorial guidelines.”

MP Greg Smith said, “We knew in the aftermath of October 7 that the BBC was struggling to call a terrorist a terrorist. There are now clear grounds for Ofcom and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to use every tool they have in their arsenal to bring about greater compliance with the rules around neutrality and fair coverage in the BBC charter.”

A BBC spokesperson said the organization would "carefully consider" the report, but added that it had "serious questions" about the methodology used in the report. INN

BBC breached own guidelines 1,500 times in early Gaza war coverage, report claims. Using AI to analyze 9 million words of coverage from first four months of war, researchers find Israel was associated with war crimes, genocide far more often than Hamas was. By TOI Staff. September 8, 2024, 2:02 PM. TOI

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Houthis claim to have downed a US drone. Israel National News. Sep 8, 2024, 6:03 AM INN

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Paris charges couple in Iranian plot targeting Jews in France, Germany Authorities claim Iranian spies recruited locals to attack ex-employee of Israeli security firm and others in Paris, Munich and Berlin, set fire to Israeli-owned businesses By AFP.

Paris court in May detained and charged a couple on accusations that they were involved in Iranian plots to kill Israelis and Jews in Germany and France, police sources told AFP.

Authorities charged Abdelkrim S., 34, and his partner Sabrina B., 33, on May 4 with conspiring with a criminal terrorist organization and placed them in pre-trial detention.

The case, known as “Marco Polo” and revealed Thursday by French news website Mediapart, signals a revival in Iranian state-sponsored terrorism in Europe, according to a report by France’s General Directorate for Internal Security consulted by AFP.

“Since 2015, the Iranian [secret] services have resumed a targeted killing policy,” the French security agency wrote, adding that “the threat has worsened again in the context of the Israel-Hamas war.”

The alleged objective for Iranian intelligence was to target civilians and sow fear in Europe among the country’s political opposition as well as among Jews and Israelis.

Abdelkrim S. was previously sentenced to 10 years behind bars over a killing in Marseille and released on probation in July 2023.

He is accused of being the main France-based operative for an Iran-sponsored terrorist cell that planned acts of violence in France and Germany. TOI

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Hezbollah claims attack on inhabited kibbutz; 30 rockets said fired. Hezbollah says it fired a volley of Katyusha rockets at the community of Shamir, a kibbutz in the far eastern Galilee bordering the Golan Heights.

Unlike many other towns that usually come under rocket fire, Shamir has not been officially evacuated by the state. The kibbutz is some nine kilometers (5.5 miles) from the Lebanese border. September 8, 2024. TOI

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US mulling next steps as Hamas adds demands for ceasefire - report. Sep 08, 2024. i24

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Senior Hamas official said killed in strike on Gaza home. Hamas-linked media in Gaza report that the deputy head of internal security in northern Gaza was killed in an Israeli airstrike. September 8, 2024. The killed official is named as Col. Mohammed Mursi.

Reports claim that Mursi was killed in a strike on his family home in Jabaliya, north of Gaza City.

Three other members of his family were also killed, according to the reports.

There is no comment from the Israeli military. [248] TOI

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Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated. In Rafah, IDF troops eliminated terrorists, conducted targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure, and located large quantities of weapons in the area. Israel National News Sep 8, 2024, 2:15 PM. INN

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2 Jewish students assaulted while waiting for train in Melbourne. The assailant first made antisemitic slurs including ‘f***ing Jews’ before physically attacking them; Bystanders did not help the Jewish victims and the police launched an investigation.

Itamar Eichner|09.08.24| 21:23

Two Jewish students at Melbourne's Yesodei HaTorah College High School were reportedly attacked while waiting for a train at the Caulfield train station, according to the Australian Jewish News (AJN).

"An incident took place today with two of our high school students where one was punched in the face after unprovoked antisemitic slurs directed at them. As our students are visibly Jewish, the school will endeavor to get professional awareness and safety training on how the students should deal with these situations," read an email from deputy manager of the school, Rabbi Yosi Fromer, on September 1. .. YNet

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Yochanan, Yuri , and Adrian murdered in border crossing shooting attack Yochanan, 61, Yuri, 65, and Adrian have been named as the three Israeli civilians who were murdered in a terrorist shooting attack at a border crossing with Jordan this morning. Israel National News. Published: Sep 8, 2024, 1:43 PM (GMT+3) Updated: 3:12 PM INN

Son saved from Nova festival; father murdered at Allenby Crossing. The son of Adrian Marcelo Podsmesser, who was murdered at the Allenby Crossing, speaks of his father's devotion to him after he survived the Nova massacre: 'He supported me since the attack.' Israel National News Sep 8, 2024, 8:47 PM INN

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Al-Jazeera Publishes Footage Of Celebrations In Amman Following The Murder Of Three Israelis At The Allenby Border Crossing By A Jordanian Truck Driver. MEMRI, September 8, 2024.

On September 8, 2024 Al-Jazeera Network (Qatar) aired footage of celebrations in Amman, Jordan, following the murder of three Israelis at the Allenby Border Crossing earlier that day by a Jordanian truck driver. The attack came after earlier in the month, Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi criticized Jordanians for allowing truck convoys to cross from Jordan into Israel. MEMRI

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Mike Sapraicone in Israel. GOP NY candidate visits bombarded and massacred communities. Yoni Kempinski. Sep 8, 2024, 5:48 PM INN

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IDF kills terrorist after attempted hit-and-run attack in Hebron. By Jerusalem Post Staff. September 8, 2024 22:12.

The IDF fired at a Palestinian vehicle that attempted a hit-and-run attack near the village of Khorsa on Mount Hebron on Sunday, Israeli media reported, citing Palestinian reports.

One of the terrorists was determined dead at the scene, and another was wounded. There have been no reports of casualties among IDF soldiers. JPost

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US military destroys three Houthi drones and two missile systems in Yemen By Reuters. 09/08/2024 10:17 PM JPost

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Six murdered hostages could not stand up, had trouble breathing and were starved. Before being brutally shot and killed by Hamas terrorists in a narrow Rafah tunnel, Hersh, Eden, Uri, Almog, Carmel and Alex survived 330 days in captivity living in inhumane conditions - they cleaned themselves with the water they drank and only two could lie down at a time; Their emaciated and neglected bodies were found with gunshots to their heads Yael Ciechanover|09.09.24|00:29.

In a heart-wrenching tale of endurance and tragedy, the families of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Uri Danino, Almog Sarusi, Carmel Gat, and Alex Lobanov received a grim report from the IDF about their loved ones' ordeal and ultimate murderin a tunnel in Rafah. YNet

Starved, without air or water: Hostages were murdered just hours before rescue, families told. Families reveal hostages were starved and suffocated before being executed hours before rescue, fueling calls for an investigation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. September 8, 2024.

Families of the six hostages recovered from a Hamas tunnel in Rafah last Sunday were told that their loved ones were starved, denied air, and subjected to inhumane conditions before being brutally murdered - according to a report by Channel 12 News (N12).

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari revealed that the hostages—kept in a tunnel with no air vents, showers, or toilets—were executed just hours before the IDF arrived to rescue them. Desperate to survive, they were given minimal food and lived in total darkness, illuminated only by a small flashlight powered by a generator.

The six hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino, were found in one of Gaza's many underground tunnels. According to Hagari, they endured horrific conditions, with barely enough food to sustain themselves, leading to severe weight loss. There were no air vents in the tunnel, making it extremely difficult for the hostages to breathe, and they had no access to showers or toilets throughout their captivity. JPost

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Murderer of 3 Israelis honored as “heroic fighting Martyr” by Abbas’ Fatah. Murderer was a former member of the PA Presidential Guard and a member of Fatah. September 8, 2024. Palwatch

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Journalists For Al-Jazeera And Qatari Dailies Take To Social Media To Praise Border-Crossing Attack, Call To Intensify Attacks On Israel. September 9, 2024 Special Dispatch No. 11548

Writing on their X (formerly Twitter) accounts, journalists working for the Qatari media, and especially for the Al-Jazeera network, celebrated the September 8, 2024 attack at the border crossing between Israel and Jordan, in which a Jordanian truck driver shot to death three Israelis employed at the crossing. The journalists called the shooter a "hero," "martyr," and "brave man with a strong conscience," and a columnist for Qatar's Al-Sharq daily advocated increasing attacks of this kind "from every direction." Memri

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After about 14 hours of celebrations, Jordan's "condemnation" of the attack dropped: "We reject harm to civilians."   Lior Benari |09|09|24 |00:31. In the Jordanian Foreign Ministry's first reference to the attack in which three Israelis were murdered by a Jordanian citizen, it was stated that "The shooting of a Jordanian citizen on the Palestinian side of the Allenby crossing is being monitored. Initial investigations confirmed that the incident, in which the shooter was also killed, was the private act of his own. "We emphasize that Jordan condemns and rejects violence and harm to civilians for any reason." YNet

Jordan crossing reopens to pedestrians after terror attack celebrated in Amman. Allenby Bridge Crossing remains closed to trucks after Israeli security forces meet Jordanian counterparts to discuss improved security, investigation into murder of three Israelis. By ToI Staff. September 9, 2024, 11:16 am The Allenby Bridge Crossing between Israel and Jordan reopened to pedestrians on Monday morning but remained closed to trucks after Amman released a meager condemnation of a Sunday terror attack by a Jordanian truck driver at the crossing in which he murdered three Israelis, which was later celebrated on the streets of the capital.

The reopening of the crossing came after Israeli representatives from the Shin Bet and IDF met with their Jordanian counterparts at Allenby on Sunday evening to coordinate continued operations after the attack, according to the Kan broadcaster. TOI

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IAF strikes Hezbollah launchers, infrastructure in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/09/2024 07:54 AM JPost

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Border police arrest 570 illegal residents By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/09/2024 10:16 AM JPost

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World should support Israel in putting pressure on Gaza, Gantz tells Blinken. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/09/2024 08:32 AM JPost

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Mother of dead hostage reveals autopsy says he was executed. By Yaki Adamker. 09/09/2024 10:24 AM Esther Buchstab, the mother of dead hostage Yagev Buchstab, whose body was recovered from Gaza in August, revealed to a Knesset committee after she received his autopsy report on Sunday that Yagev had been murdered by Hamas, Israeli media reported on Monday.

Yagev "was executed" while being held in Hamas captivity, his mother said.

As was the case with the six hostages returned to Israel last week, Buchstab said the autopsy revealed "the army came close to the tunnel area, and [the hostages] were executed," according to N12. The six hostages rescued from Gaza last week were similarly executed shortly before rescue. JPost

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Displaced Israelis face medical difficulties far from home. Dr. Eyal Fuchs has eiher been serving in the reserves since October 7 or treating displaced Israelis with unique medical challenges; 'They are not under regular medical supervision and suffer from continued stress' Dr. Eyal Fuchs|09.09.24|10:00

With the outbreak of war, tens of thousands of Israeli residents were evacuated from the northern border to the Tiberias region. Most of them were accommodated in hotels and over time some chose to leave to other living arrangements. However, the older population has mostly remained in the hotels and have been requiring medical attention for their ailments in the local hospital. The percentage of evacuees admitted to the hospital is particularly high compared to their percentage in the region's population. YNet

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An Arab who threw a hammer at ultra-Orthodox Haredim in Jerusalem was arrested. A resident of East Jerusalem cursed and threatened ultra-Orthodox and threw a hammer at them while documenting the acts and publishing them on social media. Today he was arrested. September 9, 2024. INN

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Biden adviser spoke with Saudi crown prince, official says. By Reuters. 09/09/2024 09:51 PM JPost

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IDF, Shin Bet foil imminent terror attack from the West Bank. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/09/2024 10:04 PM JPost

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ATV speeds toward soldiers on Egyptian border, vehicle fled after IDF fire. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/09/2024 11:31 PM JPost

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Searches underway. Vehicle accelerates towards soldiers near Egypt border and flees Israel National News Sep 9, 2024, 11:45 PM INN

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IDF detains UN convoy in order to question suspects. Uzi Baruch. Sep 10, 2024, 12:15 AM INN

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Gal Hirsch meets with Roger Carstens in Washington to discuss deal negotiations. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/10/2024 12:26 AM Coordinator for the Captives and the Missing of Israel, Gen. (Ret.) Gal Hirsch met with Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs of United States of America, Roger Carstens in Washington, Israeli media reported on Monday. JPost

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Hamas rocket platoon commander eliminated in IDF operations. Raef Omar Salman Abu Shab, the commander of Hamas's eastern Khan Yunis rocket launching platoon, was responsible for rockets targeting central and southern Israel since the start of the war.

i24NEWS. September 08, 2024. i24

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7,000 Hezbollah rockets destroyed by IDF in recent weeks - report. According to estimates from the IDF, there are only a few hundred Hezbollah fighters left along the border, compared to over 2,400 before October 7.

i24NEWS. September 08, 2024. i24

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13 suspects arrested on major highway as security forces foil terror attack. Highway 6 was blocked for traffic, with security forces seen running among panicked motorists in videos posted on social media.

i24NEWS. September 09, 2024 at 09:48 PM i24

Palestinian detained on Route 6 was planning ‘imminent’ attack with others – Shin Bet. Interrogation of suspect led to arrest of two others at homes in Hebron, where security forces located weapons intended for attack. By Emanuel Fabian. and TOI Staff. September 10, 2024, 9:59 AM TOI

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Swastika found at the Technion. Students who arrived at the Technion's student house were shocked to find a swastika drawn on one of the building's walls. Technion management condemns. Israel National News. Published: Sep 10, 2024, 6:57 PM (GMT+3) Updated: Sep 11, 2024, 9:13 AM

Students who arrived at the Technion's Student House were shocked to find a swastika drawn on one of the building's walls.

The Technion management announced that it "condemns all acts of antisemitism and racism wherever they occur, and views this matter with great seriousness. After the incident was reported to us, a complaint was immediately filed with the Israel Police for further investigation."

After the incident, a complaint letter was immediately sent by Shai Glick from the nonprofit B'Tsalmo to the Technion management declared: "This is an outright antisemitic act carried out by one of the students studying on campus or even several students."

"At the beginning of the war, the Technion president noted that some students supported the massacre, and some were even arrested and released in a deal favoring Hamas. It turns out that not only supporters of terrorism but also outright antisemites are present. This cannot be overlooked!"

"I demand that you immediately file a personal complaint with the police. I will also file one, but you should as well. If necessary, involve the ISA. Today it is a swastika; tomorrow, it will be the murder of Jews. Fingerprints, forensic photography, and those was at the location in the last 24 hours must be checked until the antismitic villain is found and then, of course, immediately expelled."

"Considering the severity of the issue and the sequence of inciting and antisemitic students, every student studying at your institution must be required to take a mandatory course on antisemitism. If you do not act on this matter, I will call on the Council for Higher Education to act against you and will also file a complaint against you with the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which fights anti-Semitism worldwide." INN

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"Revealed their ugly faces": record tensions between Jewish and Arab students at the Technion. The atmosphere at the academic institution in Haifa is turbulent after Arab students published posts in support of the terrorist attack on the surrounding settlements. Michal, who studies there, said in a conversation with Yossi Mizrahi: "They wrote scary things."

Radio North 104.5FM, 11/02/2023 11:43.

Students at the Technion were amazed to discover that some of their Arab classmates published posts expressing support for the surprise attack by Hamas. Michal, who studies at the academic institution in Haifa, spoke this morning (Thursday) in a conversation with Yossi Mizrahi on his program on Radio North 104.5FM about the hard feelings and the decision to file complaints with the Technion management against those who expressed joy after the horrors of October 7. "The war keeps us away from Israel": the disturbing data coming from the USA.

"It surprised me," she admits at the beginning of her words. "Every day there is a very mixed population and there is harmony, lots of people together, and following the war there are many people who have revealed their ugly faces, and we are really surprised."

According to her, "It really started when what happened on 7/10 happened, and for us it is really a day of mourning for the whole country, for all the Jews in the world, and suddenly posts of friends from different faculties who study with us at a university that is subsidized by the state, most of them on a scholarship, start to appear, writing in them. The 7th of October, the happiest day of my life' or a video that they make and write 'The Victory Rattle.' From the Technion's point of view."

Following the turmoil at the Technion, the administration issued a notice to the students, which stated, among other things, that the president of the Technion appointed a special team that examined the complaints and determined that a quarter of all complaints did not concern students at the Technion, while other complaints included false accusations. "First of all, it's not enough, and it's also important for me to point out that the one girl who was brought before a student disciplinary tribunal. This only happened because she was already under police care anyway. I mean, they didn't want to show that they really weren't doing anything about it," says Michal . "Apart from this letter (from the administration), they accused us students of creating a rift in society and on campus, and I want to ask how it makes sense that a day after the letter appears on a commemorative wall that was erected especially for the massacre that happened on 7/10, two notes, one of which says 'liberate Palestine' and the other says that we Murderers?". The Technion stated that they are looking for the culprits and that a complaint has been filed with the police on the matter. "When plagiarism signs are put up in the campus area, and even if we say that they make some sort of response, in the end they (the Technion management) did not give us the appropriate treatment. They did not reassure us, they did not They showed that they are doing everything to fix it. I am personally in the reserves, in the south, in the field, and really every moment I have, instead of calling my family and friends to say that I am fine, I am busy seeing how I can keep our students feeling safe on campus, on campus that they will feel that he has values ​​and that he cares about them and that he is in favor of the state." She also added: "There is a dissonance here, over 30% of the students at the Technion are currently in uniform in the reserves and so is the faculty, and kudos to everyone, but on the other hand there are these complaints that are not being responded to in the required way, not enough Violent with them and in the meantime they try to soap us up with all kinds of comments like 'It's not exactly true'. In the end I see someone from my campus, two years above me, who puts up a post like this - I know he's studying at the Technion and he's not among the four people who were invited for clarification. There is definitely something missing here in the conduct. And even if you invited someone to investigate, what is a disciplinary committee? This man should not stay there! What is the next step after you say that 7.10 is the happiest day of your life? And a really important point is that they operate a student cell from the mosque inside the Technion from budgets that are really for the benefit of Muslim students, and they simply bring content that they deleted in the last two weeks because they saw that we were all looking for these things, anti-Zionist, anti-LGBT content... I'm just shocked that they are happening inside the university. That's why we turned to you to help us put more pressure on them." The Technion responded: "We strongly condemn such incidents. While thousands of our students and faculty members are mobilized to protect the house, we will treat such acts with zero tolerance The notes they put on that wall were immediately removed and a complaint was also filed with the police." Maariv

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Monday, September 09, 2024. Today's fake news from the terrorists.

Palestine Today, a mouthpiece from Islamic Jihad, writes: "The World Health Organization confirmed, on Monday 9/9/2024, that "Israel" does not [sic] allow us to bring fuel, medicines, equipment and aid into the Gaza Strip. The organization indicated that it has 46 groups in Egypt awaiting Israeli approval to enter Gaza. Since the start of the Israeli ground military operation on the city of Rafah and the destruction of the Rafah crossing last May, the entry of aid into the Strip has decreased significantly, until it reached about 50 trucks, according to the United Nations."

This announcement is not on the WHO website. It is not on the WHO X/Twitter page. Nor is it on their Facebook page.

I could find no one else reporting this news in either English or Arabic.

The only news from Gaza recently from WHO was the announcement that polio vaccinations were successful. EoZ

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"Not safe for Jews": Betar urges travelers to avoid New York. Betar joins a growing chorus advising Jews to reconsider trips to NYC.. Avi Nachmani | JFeed | 09.09.24 JFeed

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The Asserson Report on the BBC is damning. The BBC breached its own editorial guidelines more than 1,500 times between October 7 and February 7 showing "a distinct pattern of bias against Israel," according to a new report published Saturday.

Monday, September 09, 2024.

The Asserson Report is nearly 200 pages long, detailed, and damning in every respect.

It is difficult to give it justice in a post, but here are some of the highlights:

• A well-designed study of BBC online using ChatGPT to help eliminate bias showing that BBC articles overwhelmingly showed more sympathy for the Palestinian side than the Israeli side.

• Another analysis of three popular BBC TV shows indicating pervasive anti Israel bias. (Negative is pro-Palestinian, positive is pro-Israel.)

• Somewhat more Palestinians interviewed that Israelis in BBC English; far more Palestinians thanIsraelis in BBC Arabic

• For interviewees from neither side, the vast majority were anti-Israel

• Interviewees were treated as unbiased when they were actually pro-Hamas, and many who had affiliations with Hamas were not identified as such

• Violations of BBC guidelines in omitting information: not mentioning the genocidal Hamas charter, not mentioning that Hamas ran a dictatorship in Gaza, refusing to admit there is no press freedom in Gaza, little information on the hostage ordeal, little mention on Israeli socio-economic hardships or 200,000 Israelis displaced during the war

• Associating Israel with "war crimes" far, far more than Hamas.

• Huge number of corrections of original presumed death toll of October 7 in Israel but very few similar corrections after the fact of Hamas lies like the Al Ahli Hospital rocket strike.

• Consistently favoring Hamas casualty numbers over Israeli estimates, directly violating BBC policy.

• Adjectives to evoke sympathy with casualties were far more likely among Gaza casualties than Israeli civilians.

• Trend analysis showing bias:

• Consistently interviewing Israeli officials with a hostile tone, and Palestinian officials with sympathy.

The details are almost numbing. There is no way that these are oversights. The entire BBC coverage of the war is undeniably biased and hostile to Israel. EoZ

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Kosher🎗🧡 @K0sher_C0ckney:

WOW. Get a load of this!

Stuff like this is just as damning as the report itself!

Ex-Producer of the BBC goes on @GBNEWS to try and defend the BBC against the astonishing report into bias over Israel/Hamas

TURNS OUT HE HASN'T EVEN READ THE REPORT Shows you the EXACT (lack of) Quality of senior members of this corrupt organisation.

Sep 10, 2024 on X

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UK, Germany, France to sanction Iran’s national airline over Russia missile transfers. 10 September, 2024. The governments of France, Germany and Britain strongly condemn Iranian transfers of ballistic missiles to Russia and will work toward imposing sanctions on Iran Air as a result, the German Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

“This act is an escalation by both Iran and Russia, and is a direct threat to European security,” said a joint statement from the three countries shared by the ministry.

The three countries will take immediate steps to cancel bilateral air services agreements with Iran, it added, calling on Iran to immediately halt all support for Russia in its war with Ukraine. TOI

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UN likely to vote next week on push to end Israel presence in Palestinian territory. By Reutets. 09/10/2024 03:32 AM JPost

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Operating in humanitarian area. IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis. Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional means. Israel National News Sep 10, 2024, 3:37 AM INN

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Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel. Elad Benari. Sep 10, 2024, 5:10 AM INN

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IAF strikes Hezbollah structures in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/10/2024 06:59 AM JPost

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Egypt to allow Mahmoud Abbas to enter Gaza from Rafah - KAN. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/10/2024 08:16 AM JPost

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South Africa attempting to postpone deadline for giving evidence at ICJ - KAN By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/10/2024 09:41 AM JPost

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During elimination attempt.

Hamas commanders take shelter among Gaza civilians.

Three senior Hamas commanders took cover in a humanitarian area while attempting to escape a targeted IDF strike, report says.

Israel National News. Sep 10, 2024, 10:31 AM INN

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IDF eliminates 3 top terror operatives, disputes Hamas death figures. Head of terror group's aerial unit reportedly among dead in attack; Hamas claims at least 40 civilian deaths but revises number down by more than half after army challenges claim. 09.10.24. YNet

IDF says it hit 3 Hamas commanders in Gaza tent camp, contests claim dozens killed. Targets of airstrike in humanitarian zone identified as head of terror group’s aerial forces, senior intel officer, another top operative; Hamas authorities lower death toll to 19. By Emanuel Fabian, TOI Staff and Agencies September 10, 2024, 8:30 AM TOI

Took Part In Oct. 7: IDF Kills 3 Hamas Commanders Hiding Behind Human Shields In Khan Younis. September 10, 2024. YWN

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A senior commander in the Radwan force and his assistant were killed in an attack in Lebanon.

A senior commander in the Radwan force, Muhammad Alshaer, and his assistant were killed in an air force attack in Lebanon, the terrorist organization Hezbollah confirmed a short time ago. Shalom Halfon. 09.10.2024 Now14

IDF says it struck and killed Hezbollah commander behind many attacks on Israel.

By Emanuel Fabian. September 10, 2024, 2:30 pm. Muhammad Qassem al-Shaer, a commander in Hezbollah, in a poster issued after he was killed in an IDF strike on September 10, 2024. (Hezbollah Media Office)

The IDF confirms killing a commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force in a drone strike deep in Lebanon earlier today.

According to the IDF, Muhammad Qassem al-Shaer was involved in many attacks on Israel. The military says his killing “is another blow to the ability of the Hezbollah terror organization to advance and carry out terror attacks from southern Lebanon against the Israeli home front on the northern border.”

Al-Shaer was targeted on a road near Lake Qaraoun in the Beqaa Valley, some 40 kilometers (24 miles) from the Israeli border. TOI

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South Africa is trying to delay the lawsuit against Israel in The Hague: there is not enough evidence of (supposed) genocide.

South Africa is surprisingly trying to drag out the evidence against Israel claiming genocide in Gaza. This despite the fact that plaintiffs are usually in a hurry to speed up proceedings and the defendant, in this case Israel, is the one who uses the tactics of delaying. Avishai Greenzeig. 09.10.24.

Nine months after filing the case with the Hague tribunal, South Africa is trying to postpone the date of its submission of evidence. As was published today (Tuesday) for the first time on the "Kalman Lieberman" program here on Network B, the rejection is in the main procedure at the ICJ in which South Africa claimed that Israel violated the Genocide Convention.

The tactic of the South African state is an attempt to "bid time" with the understanding that it does not have enough evidence against Israel to prove genocide.

South Africa is obliged to submit its evidence in another month, on October 28, 2024, but it is trying to extend the deadline by several more months, hoping that in the meantime evidence will arrive from other places.

The conduct of South Africa is considered particularly surprising, in light of the fact that the plaintiff usually wants to hurry and hurry, while the defendant is the one who uses the opposite tactics of postponement and delay. In Israel they refused to comment. Rotter

Report: South Africa struggling to procure evidence Israel is guilty of "genocide" in Gaza. South Africa was supposed to present its evidence that Israel was committing "genocide" by October 28, but it is now asking for a delay of a few months. Avi Woolf | JFeed | 09.10.24|11:17 JFeed

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US charges terror leaders with planning crimes, including against Jews “Hate crimes fueled by bigotry and white supremacy, and amplified by the weaponization of digital messaging platforms, are on the rise,” per the Justice Department.

(September 10, 2024 / JNS) The U.S. Justice Department announced a 15-count indictment on Monday against two men who it said lead a “transnational terrorist group,” and who allegedly solicited hate crimes and the murder of federal officials and sought to support terrorists.

Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, Calif., and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho, were arrested on Friday, per the Justice Department. Each leader of the Terrorgram Collective faces up to 220 years in prison, the department added. JNS

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Blinken: We're sanctioning Iran over missile transfer to Russia. The Secretary of State said that the United States would be adding new sanctions, including on Iran Air, for providing Russia with weapons it will likely use against Ukraine in the coming weeks. Avi Woolf | JFeed | 09.10.24|12:46 JFeed

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IDF: Initial inquiry suggests American activist killed by "indirect and unintended" IDF fire The IDF the death being accidental had a "high probability." Nevertheless, the Investigative Military Police has also opened its own investigation into the matter. Avi Woolf | JFeed |09.10.24| 11:57

The IDF has completed an initial inquiry into the death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an ISM activist protesting Israel in Judea and Samaria, concluding that Eygi was with a "high probability" killed "indirect and unintended IDF fire, which was aimed at a main instigator," according to the Times of Israel. JFeed

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ICC Prosecutor faces regulatory investigation for Israel warrants. UK Lawyers for Israel reports ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and his staff for neglecting his duty to provide the court with information that exonerates the accused after he requested warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant. Israel National News. Sep 9, 2024, 5:20 PM (GMT+3)

International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and some of his staff face disciplinary investigations regarding their applications to arrest Israeli leaders.

UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has reported Khan and his staff to regulators, accusing them of not complying with their professional obligations. UKLFI stated that they were obliged to provide the Court with information and evidence that exonerates the accused, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant of the charges, including extensive information and evidence that has come to light since the applications were filed.

UKLFI provided extensive details of its concerns, backed by numerous cited documents, to the Prosecutor in a letter and annexes on 27 August 2024. In that letter, UKLFI expressed its dismay that the Prosecutor has asked the Court to ignore any information or evidence other than the material he originally filed in his applications for the arrest warrants, “despite [UKLFI] having shown that every allegation against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant set out in [the Prosecutor’s] published summary of them is false, and despite the highly relevant evidence that has emerged since [the Prosecutor] filed the Applications.”

Having received no reply, UKLFI has now reported Khan and his assistant, Andrew Cayley, both English barristers, to the Bar Standards Board for England and Wales (BSB). UKLFI accused Khan and Cayley of not complying with their duty not to mislead the Court.

UKLFI stated that BSB’s guidance observes, “knowingly misleading the court also includes inadvertently misleading the court if you later realize that you have misled the court, and you fail to correct the position”.

The ICC Prosecutor has specifically claimed that the Applications for arrest warrants are made ex parte, without the accused being heard. English judges have emphasized that a Prosecutor seeking an ex parte order has a duty to disclose ‘“any material which is potentially adverse to the application” or “might militate against the grant” or which “may be relevant to the judge's decision, including any matters which indicate that the issue….might be inappropriate”’.

In the words of Hughes LJ, “A prosecutor seeking an ex parte order must put on his defense hat and ask himself what, if he were representing the defendant or third party with a relevant interest, he would be saying to the judge, and, having answered that question, that is what he must tell the judge….”

UKLFI has also requested the Registrar of the ICC to set in motion a disciplinary investigation of staff of the Office of the Prosecutor (OtP), including Andrew Cayley and Brenda Hollis, for breaches of the ICC’s rules.

The ICC’s rules similarly require staff of the OtP to seek truth objectively, including by investigating exonerating material and ensuring that the results are disclosed to the Court. It appears to UKLFI that OtP staff who participated in the preparation of the Applications for warrants to arrest Netanyahu and Gallant have manifestly breached this and other obligations.

The ICC’s Rules require any complaint to the ICC against the Prosecutor to remain confidential.

UKLFI Chief Executive, Jonathan Turner, said, “We have shown that every phrase of every sentence of the Prosecutor’s summary of the applications to arrest Netanyahu and Gallant in his public statement is false. If it was a fair and accurate summary of the applications, which have not been published, the applications themselves are entirely false. The Prosecutor’s insistence that the Court must act on these applications as filed, disregarding all other information and evidence, is most unsatisfactory."

"As the Prosecutor made his public statement he was flanked by Brenda Hollis and Andrew Cayley KC. They appear to be complicit in misleading the Court. The BSB and ICC should investigate this apparent misconduct thoroughly. Pending the outcome of these investigations, the Court should not make any rulings relying on any material provided by the Prosecutor or the OtP in this situation,” Turner said. INN

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Sky anchor fired for Gaza-Holocaust comparison. Ynet|09.10.24. YNet

Sky News reporter resigns after comparing Gaza to Holocaust.

Sky News presenter Belle Donati has left the Comcast-owned network after comparing Israel’s war in Gaza to the Holocaust in an interview with UN ambassador Danny Danon. Israel National News. Sep 10, 2024, 7:20 PM (GMT+3)

Sky News presenter Belle Donati has left the Comcast-owned network after comparing Israel’s war in Gaza to the Holocaust in an interview with UN ambassador Danny Danon.

During an interview with Danon, Donati reviewed statements and articles he has published regarding the Swords of Iron war, claiming that one of them called for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza. Danon objected insisting that he had written only about voluntary emmigration.

Donati responded “The sort of voluntary relocation of many Jewish people during the Holocaust, I imagine."

Danon denounced the remarks as 'pure antisemitism during the broadcast and later tweeted a letter demanding an apology both from Donati and the Sky News network.

Sky News apologized shortly thereafter on air, stating "In an interview earlier today with Israeli politician Danny Danon, a Sky News presenter made a comparison between Mr Danon’s comments on Israel’s war with Hamas and the treatment of Jewish people in the Holocaust."

“Sky News recognized the complete inappropriateness of this comparison and the offensive nature of those comments. Sky News would like to apologize unreservedly for the comparison and to Mr Danon personally for making the comparison.”

Donati has not apologized and could not be reached for comment. INN

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At Philadelphia Rally Against Presidential Debate, Protesters Wave Hamas, Popular Front For The Liberation Of Palestine (PFLP) Flags, Chant: Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar, You Make Us Proud! U.S. Is The Number One Terrorist! Banner Reads: ‘Amerika Is The Head Of The Snake'. MEMRI, September 10, 2024.

At a Philadelphia protest against the presidential debate between Kamal Harris and Donald Trump on September 10, 2024, protesters waved Hamas and PFLP flags, held a banner stating: “Amerika is the head of the snake,” and chanted, “Yahya Sinwar, you make us proud!” Protesters continued to laud Hamas’s Izz Al-din Al-Qassam Brigades and the Lion’s Den. They added: “Resistance is justified, when people are occupied.” The protest’s MC led the crowd in a chant: “U.S. imperialist – number one terrorist!” Participants chanted that Vice President Kamala Harris is a “war criminal,” and called for “Intifada, revolution,” while making a triangle finger gesture indicating support for the Palestinian armed struggle.

In portions of the protest not included in the clip, Lion’s Den statement about the November 1, 2022 Israeli elections was read out at the protests and representatives from Students for Justice in Palestine and the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition gave speeches, urging participants to boycott the elections. The protest was streamed live on Status Coup News on Facebook and YouTube. Memri

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MSCI accused of using site tied to Gaza hostage-holder to penalize companies doing business with Israel. A source told JNS that the investment advisory firm cited the “Palestine Chronicle” to give a “severe” controversy score to Caterpillar. Mike Wagenheim.

(September 10, 2024 / JNS) In July, the heads of three House committees—on education, oversight, and ways and means—urged the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the Palestine Chronicle and its parent nonprofit People Media Project, which they said “appear to be at the very least complicit in supporting Hamas and at worst full-fledged financiers of terrorism.”

The letter came after the revelation that a writer from the publication both supported Hamas and held Israeli civilian hostages in his home. But despite this context, a major U.S. investment advisory firm uses Palestine Chronicle as a source to assign damaging ratings to a major U.S. company that does business in Israel. JNS American hostage families urge ABC to ask Trump, Harris about hostages during debate. By Hannah Sarisohn. 09/10/2024 05:53 PM

The families of the seven American hostages are calling on the moderators of Tuesday night's presidential debate on ABC to question former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on what they would do to bring the hostages home. JPost

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PMO on ICC: 'Comparing the PM to Hamas is antisemitism, a moral disgrace'. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/10/2024 07:03 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/10/2024 07:05 PM JPost

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IDF video shows ‘horrific conditions’ in tunnel where 6 hostages were held, executed. Spokesman says other hostages being held now in airless ‘tunnels like this’; bodies of 2 Hamas terrorists killed on day tunnel was found taken for DNA testing, could be the murderers. By Emanuel Fabian. September 10, 2024, 9:34 PM TOI

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'Let the whole world see the evil and understand the cruelty' : Video shows inside the Gaza tunnel where 6 hostages were executed. The video released tonight reveals the horrors faced by the hostages in a narrow tunnel where it is almost impossible to stand or lie down, and the harsh conditions they were kept in; It was first shown to the political-security cabinet, who called the captors 'Human animals'. Yoav Zitun, Roi Rubinstein | published:09.11.24 | 19:08

The IDF spokesman on Tuesday evening screened the video of the tunnel under Rafah in Gaza where hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, Carmel Gat and Alex Lobanov were held and executed at the end of last month. The army first presented the video to the families and they agreed to show it to the public as well. In the video, one sees IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari going down into the low tunnel, and not being able to stand upright inside it, and describing what he sees there and how the hostages were held in it.

The bodies of the hostages were found in several separate places in the tunnel, which was about 20 meters deep and spread over about 120 meters. There were no toilets in the tunnel and the forces discovered bottles of urine and a rudimentary septic tank there. "Let the whole world see the evil and understand the cruelty," Hagari said.

The murdered hostages survived almost 11 months in captivity and were held in a tunnel in inhumane conditions , while starving and living without basic hygiene. The hostages had very little food in captivity, and they lost significant weight. Eden Yerushalmi's body was found weighing only 36 kg (79 pounds). At a press conference Tuesday evening, Hagari noted that the video was also distributed in English, "so that the whole world can see the evil of Hamas and know how it treats hostages with cruelty." Hagari noted that additional hostages are believed to be held in these harsh conditions. Hagari shows in the tunnel blood stains at the point where he says the hostages were murdered. "It's a transit tunnel, you can't stand here," Hagari described while bending over, emphasizing that the humidity there also is difficult. Hagari also displayed bottles filled with urine that littered the tunnel.

In response to Ynet's question about whether the IDF has a strategy to keep the hostages who remain in captivity alive, Hagari said that the IDF is "discussing with the political echelon how to keep them alive." When asked whether Hamas will send Yahya Sinwar through the Philadelphi Corridor to Egypt and from there to Iran, Hagari replied that he did not have "information" about such a plan. The video was shown to the ministers at the meeting of the political-security cabinet on Monday, and they expressed shock at it, calling the Hamas captors "monsters," "animals," and "this just shows who we're dealing with." Sources present at the meeting described it as "extremely tough to watch." The atmosphere in the room was tense, and the video underscored both the brutality of Hamas and the dire situation of the remaining hostages. In response to the screening of the video on Israeli television, hundreds of protesters began rallying in Tel Aviv, calling for a deal that would release the remaining hostages held in Hamas captivity.

In the video, which was photographed by the IDF forces and presented to the ministers under the guidance of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, one can see the narrow tunnel where the hotages were held while starving and living in the absence of basic hygiene. Among other things, the video shows blood stains, discarded clothes and bottles of urine. The six hostages were murdered in a tunnel in the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood in West Rafah by their captors from Hamas about 10 days ago, after they apparently feared a possible rescue operation by the IDF that was operating in the area. The tunnel where the hostages were kept came out of a house , and the shaft that led to it was under the floor of a child's room.

(The entrance to the tunnel was found inside a children's room in West Rafah in Gaza.)

The forces had to break the floor to reach the shaft and from there trace the route of the tunnel at a depth of about 20 meters, when from the analysis of the tunnel it becomes clear that it is a tunnel for the passage between underground fighting sectors of Hamas. The findings also show that apparently two terrorists shot dead the six hostages between Thursday (August 29) and Friday, and then left through the front door and locked it behind them.

The same iron top door, which the fighters uprooted two days later when they arrived, was locked on the hostages during their captivity in the tunnel. According to the dry food, the little water that was in the tunnel, the bottles of urine and the septic tank that was used by the hostages as a toilet, the army estimates that the hostages were held there for several weeks at least, and before that they were moved from place to place, possibly from the Khan Younis area.

The findings also show that the information given by hostage Farhan Qadi, who was found alive a few days earlier in a nearby tunnel, did not include information about the six murdered hostages. His investigation is still ongoing, and the army emphasized that there was no concrete intelligence regarding the location of the six hostages in the tunnel. The IDF said that the soldiers who operated in that tunnel complex took extra caution and even more so after a special situation assessment was conducted after Farhan was found, at the end of which IDF Chief of Staff, Major General Herzi Halevi directed the forces to act to locate terrorists alive in this area in order to extract intelligence from them in their investigation regarding the locations of hostages. Many traces of blood were found in the tunnel, and the IDF is checking whether some of them, along with other DNA findings, belong to two terrorists who were killed in the same area in two separate encounters a few days later. The IDF also stated that the fighting in the Tel al-Sultan battalion of Hamas continues and that the commander of the Hamas battalion in the neighborhood was eliminated in the last two weeks by the IDF.

The tunnel in which Qadi was held was about 700 meters away from the tunnel of the six executed hostages, but between the two tunnels there was an engineering barrier; it is not yet clear whether it was caused by IDF activity in the area or a deliberate collapse by Hamas operatives. The security officials said at the cabinet meeting where the video was screened that other hostages are being held captive under similar conditions. There are 101 hostages currently being held captive, with many of them believed to be dead. Hamas admitted that they had executed the six hostages, and the terrorist organization said that they had issued "new instructions" to the terrorists holding the hostages after the rescue operation from Nuseirat ("Operation Arnon") in June. 'I asked Hagari if it was hot there. He said "a catastrophe"' Shirit Yerushalmi, mother of murdered hostage Eden, said that the IDF spokesman showed them the video on Saturday. "He couldn't say how long Eden was there, but according to what they found it is estimated that it was for weeks. We were shocked. The tunnel is very narrow and stifling, there was no fan or lighting. There was a battery and headlamps, a lot of drinking bottles, and energy bars. That's all in terms of food." "There were mattresses like the army's, the small dark ones," she said. "If they don't lie down, they have to be placed against the wall so that they can pass through. It's not even a tunnel, it's a passage through the tunnel. The width is the width of a mattress and the height is low. (IDF spokesman Daniel) Hagari said he couldn't stand upright in it." "There was no toilet or bath," the mother added about the conditions in which her daughter was kept. "There was a bucket there, full bottles of urine. The conditions were terrible. There was hardly any air. I think what held them together, especially Eden, was their togetherness. They were six heroic hostages and each of them is a whole world to their family. I believe they strengthened one another. Knowing that Eden was with another girl also encouraged me, that she was not a woman alone; It encouraged us even more because we knew the people from the stories and the articles." "Watching the video I felt shock," she added. "My heart broke, it hurt. The tunnel is so narrow, there is no air, it's so hot. I asked the IDF spokesman what the weather was like inside if it was hot outside, and he said it was a catastrophe. It was very difficult for us as a family to understand where she was. We also don't know where she was before, no one can tell us."

"They survived 11 months, and to think that they were so close to getting out and then to be murdered, she continued. "At first it was puzzling to me that Farhan was alone, I asked if he was with them but I realized that he was being interrogated and he wasn't with them. Maybe they decided not to murder Him because he is Muslim, that's the luck he had. I wish my daughter and the other hostages had that luck." "The president of the country, hostage envoy Gal Hirsch, and also the prime minister and his wife arrived," the mother added. "We allowed everyone who wanted to console to come. The prime minister was very sensitive to the issue, he expressed deep sorrow, we heard him and he heard us. We were not looking to make accusations, from the beginning we were not looking for it. We do want answers about the failure of October 7, about the huge disaster, but I allowed the prime minister to come. I just mentioned to him that I hope that other families will not experience this great loss and sorrow and that I hope they do everything." The murder of the six hostages in captivity provoked tremendous outrage and a wave of demonstrations in Israel, claiming that the manner in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conducted the negotiations for the deal caused the agreement to be delayed - and thus prevented the rescue of at least some of the hostages who were murdered and were supposed to be released in the first round of the new deal for humanitarian reasons. Relatives of the hostages also are expressing grave concern that the military pressure exerted by the IDF on Hamas will result in the death of their loved ones. At a Knesset committee meeting on Monday, Esther Buchshtab, whose son Yagev was murdered in captivity by Hamas and whose body was recovered from Khan Younis three weeks ago, also confirmed her son had been executed. "My son was kidnapped alive. He was supposed to return alive, but he came back dead – murdered," she said. YNet

Hostages' blood inside Hamas tunnel is reason to stop sending food, aid to Gaza. Opinion: Until now, we have been told that it's impossible to suddenly stop humanitarian aid from going in to Gaza; Are the blood stains of our brothers on the tunnel walls not red enough for you? Amihai Attali | published:09.11.24|00:30

The Israeli government misses every opportunity, but on Tuesday night the IDF spokesperson provided us with another justification for applying pressure in an unjust war. For months now, Hamas has been in no hurry to go anywhere; Yahya Sianwar is sitting with his hookah in peace and slowly stirring the pot. Until now, we were told that it is impossible to suddenly stop humanitarian aid from going into Gaza. Are the blood stains of our brothers on the tunnel walls not red enough for you?

In a normal world, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari's video would reach us accompanied by the prime minister's response video. After all, Netanyahu has visited the Gaza Strip more than once since the beginning of the war. If there was someone here who thinks about advocacy, about diplomacy, about our existential need to use the blows we take and turn them into useful tools, Netanyahu himself would appear in this tunnel. This is an event that would have been worth mobilizing an entire IDF division to clean the area ahead of time. In the proposed video, the prime minister would appear to be shocked by the moldy and crowded tunnel. Immediately afterward he would announce: Yahya Sinwar, forget it. From now on you can forget about the distribution of thousands of tons of fresh food that you receive directly from us every day. Footage from the tunnel (Video: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) In an absurd reality that has never been seen in human history, Israel on one hand fights against an enemy that does not hesitate to murder and kidnap babies but at the same time has been providing essential supplies of food, medicine and fuel for the past year. What price does Sinwar pay in this situation? He is sitting in the tunnel, the air conditioning is running because there is no shortage of fuel or fresh food, with fruits and vegetables in abundance. Israel fights against an enemy that does not hesitate to murder and kidnap babies but at the same time provides essential supplies of food, medicine and fuel Why hurry? The Gazan public, the one that rejoiced at the sight of the terrorists and looters returning to the Gaza Strip on the day of the invasion with blood on their hands and loot on their backs, also eats well. Can anyone be surprised that there is no pressure on Hamas to agree to a deal? Should we be surprised that Hamas is setting the tone for all the different proposals? How does it not drive people crazy that nothing pressures Sinwar? It is unimaginable that Israel, which is four times Gaza's population, a thousand times stronger in military capabilities and technology, cannot break Hamas.

Not anymore After this intolerable situation in which we feed our enemies with our own hands, it turns out that they are starving our hostages who are with them in the tunnels? Not anymore. Regretfully, the whole world will know that we cannot bring more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, except for a few trucks of flour and water. If our government knew how to work, if it really wanted to win, the least relevant language for the video is Hebrew. If we had a functioning government, that knows how to do diplomacy, engage in international outreach, and manage to shift this war in our favor, by this evening the whole world would have gotten the video in English, Russian, Arabic, French, Chinese and Spanish explaining to them that what was will no longer be.

The members of the Israeli government used this expression until it was no longer usable. And yet, after the Gazans kidnapped, murdered, raped and butchered more than a thousand of our people, they continued to fight us for 11 months while receiving unlimited humanitarian aid from us, and now we find out how they keep our hostages. After all this, how could we let this continue. If this government is unable to turn the war around, there is no reason for it to continue to exist. YNet

Former hostage Liam Or describes captivity in Gaza tunnel: 'My hands were tied and they fed me once a day so I'll die slowly'. Released hostage posts on Instagram his thoughts on government's war policy and recounts how his Hamas captors tortured him, 'The hostages have been going through a [disaster] for almost a year'. Yael Ciechanover | published:09.11 24|01:02. Liam Or, the 19-year-old hostage who was released from Hamas captivity in the November hostage deal, shared on Tuesday on Instagram about what happened in the tunnels in the Gaza Strip. YNet

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IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after drone infiltration. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/10/2024 11:17 PM JPost

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Hostage envoy says Sinwar could be granted safe passage out of Gaza in exchange for all hostages. 10 September 2024, 11:45 pm.

Gal Hirsch, the Israeli government’s official point person on efforts to free the Gaza hostages, tells Bloomberg News that if Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar were to relinquish the terror group’s control of the Gaza Strip and release all the hostages, Israel would provide him with safe passage out of the enclave.

Speaking to the news outlet during a visit to Washington, Hirsch says that he is “ready to provide safe passage to Sinwar, his family, whoever wants to join him.

“We want the hostages back,” he adds. “We want demilitarization, de-radicalization of course — a new system that will manage Gaza.”

He says that he presented the offer a day and a half ago, but did not elaborate on whether or not there has been any interest in the offer from the other side of the negotiating table. TOI

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Sen. Cotton to UN: Is Hamas a terrorist organization? Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, highlighting his refusal to call Hamas a terrorist organization in the wake of their execution of six hostages. Israel National News. Sep 11, 2024, 1:06 AM (GMT+3) INN

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President Joe Biden says death of American activist in West Bank seems to have been accident. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/11/2024 01:26 AM JPost

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Two rockets fall near US forces in Baghdad, sources say. By Reuters. 09/11/2024 01:31 AM JPost

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Pro-Palestinian protest takes place outside of Trump-Harris debate. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/11/2024 03:34 AM JPost

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At debate, Harris vows to ‘always’ help Israel defend itself, says Gaza war ‘must end’. Trump claims VP ‘hates Israel,’ which he says may ‘not exist within 2 years’ if his rival wins US election * Anti-Israel protesters rally outside Philadelphia debate venue. By ToI Staff. September 11, 2024, 3:49 am TOI

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Canadian FM says she has recently suspended 30 permits for arm shipments to Israel. ‘We won’t have any form of arms or parts of arms be sent to Gaza,’ says Melanie Joly, adding she ordered review of all weapons contracts with Israel and other countries. By AFP. September 11, 2024, 4:41 am TOI

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Billions of NIS | This is how much Hamas makes from humanitarian aid. According to estimates, Hamas takes control over vast amounts of humanitarian aid to Gaza and finances salaries for terrorists. Israel National News. Sep 11, 2024, 8:16 AM (GMT+3) INN

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IAF strikes approximately 30 targets in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff 09/11/2024 07:22 AM JPost

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Benny Gantz and Emmanuel Macron to meet in Paris. By Jerusalem Post Staff l. 09/11/2024 09:42 AM JPost

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Two injured, one critically, in ramming attack near Beit El.

Truck rams two pedestrians near Givat Asaf Junction, terrorist neutralized.

Israel National News Sep 11, 2024, 10:07 AM INN

SSG Geri Gideon Hanghal killed in Binyamin ramming attack.

Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal, aged 24, from Nof HaGalil, served as a soldier in the 90th Battalion ("Nahshon") of the Kfir Brigade.

Israel National News Sep 11, 2024, 6:31 PM INN

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Hamas commander's letter: 70% of Hamas weapons destroyed, 50% of forces killed or wounded. Israel National News. Sep 11, 2024, 7:14 PM INN

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Terrorist who held Noa Marciano captive eliminated. Israel National News. Sep 11, 2024, 7:36 PM INN

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Hezbollah terrorists struck in strike in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/11/2024 12:17 PM JPost

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US diplomatic facility in Baghdad attacked, no casualties, embassy spokesperson says. By Reuters. 09/11/2024 01:17 PM JPost

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UNRWA says 530,000 children received polio vaccine in Gaza. By Reuters. 09/11/2024 04:21 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hamas control center in UNRWA school compound. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/11/2024 04:39 PM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah post in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/11/2024 05:37 PM JPost

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US sanctions individuals, companies in Hezbollah oil smuggling network By Hannah Sarisohn. 09/11/2024 06:22 PM JPost

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Air Force and Southern Command commanders arrive at scene of helicopter crash. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/11/2024 07:29 PM JPost

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IDF carries out aerial strike during West Bank operation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/11/2024 08:53 PM JPost

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Times Square: Hundreds of yellow balloons for the hostages. Israeli students released hundreds of yellow balloons in Times Square in New York City during a Chabad on Campus tour in prayer for the hostages and IDF soldiers. Israel National News. Sep 11, 2024, 9:23 PM . INN

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Yahya Sinwar's nephews, I wonder if they will grow up to be peace activists. [249] [pic.twitter.com/MMban9Z4vW] — Eli Kowaz - איליי קואז (@elikowaz) September 11, 2024. on X

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Gallant reveals document detailing mounting Hamas losses. "Hamas is in real trouble from the junior to the senior level. We will continue the effort and reach everyone," said the Israeli defense minister.

([250] Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant holds a document written by the former commander of Hamas's Khan Younis Brigade, Rafa'a Salameh, at an IDF intelligence base in central Israel, Sept. 11, 2024. Photo by Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry).

(September 12, 2024 / JNS) Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday revealed a letter from a senior Hamas commander to the terror group’s leader Yahya Sinwar detailing the massive damage the organization has sustained due to the ongoing war with Israel.

The letter was written by the commander of Hamas’s Khan Yunis Brigade, Rafa’a Salameh, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Al-Mawasi in the Khan Yunis area in mid-July. The head of Hamas’s terror army, Mohammed Deif, was killed in the same strike.

Quoting figures from the letter, Gallant said, “Seventy percent of the weapons were destroyed. Ninety-five percent of the missiles were destroyed. Fifty percent of the terrorists were killed or wounded and many escaped,” adding that according to Salameh, only 20% could still fight.

Gallant revealed the letter in a video statement from an Israel Defense Forces intelligence base in central Israel where sensitive Hamas documents and other evidence from Gaza have been collected and analyzed since the beginning of the war. JNS

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The Gazan journalist was really a terrorist who participated in the massacre. 'Amru Abu Ridah presented himself as a journalist, filmed the October 7th massacre, and when he was arrested by the IDF, he admitted to being a PFLP terrorist. Israel National News. Sep 11, 2024, 9:50 PM (GMT+3)

'Amru Abu Ridah, who identified as a journalist from the Khan Yunis area, was arrested by the IDF, and even was the subject of a social media and Arab press campaign for his release, is a Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terrorist and actively participated in the October 7th massacre.

Avishai Grinzaig revealed on Kan News that Abu Ridah, who was arrested at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, participated in an attack on a tank in Kibbutz Nir Oz, and the IDF has footage of him shooting at the scene where soldiers were murdered and abducted.

In his interrogation, he admitted that he also kicked the body of one of the hostages. He returned to Gaza and after that participated in the invasion of Kibbutz Nir Oz and even filmed the horrors there. His brother participated in the abduction of the Bibas family.

During his interrogation, Abu Ridah admitted that he was not a journalist, but rather a terrorist who was part of the PFLP. He also admitted that he participated in ambushes on IDF forces in Kan Yunis and escaped to the hospital in an attempt to disguise himself as an innocent civilian. INN

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A UN official said Hamas must stop using human shields. International media ignores it.

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, issued a statement condemning the IDF airstrike in Khan Younis yesterday condemning Israel for hitting a civilian area. But his statement was unusually balanced for a UN official:

While the IDF said it struck Hamas militants who were operating in a command-and-control center embedded inside the Humanitarian zone, I underline that international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precautions in attack, must be upheld at all times. I also emphasize that civilians must never be used as human shields.... EoZ

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Released hostage: I discovered Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon held in pens. Adina Moshe, released in the November 2023 prisoner swap deal, says Yarden Bibas expressed hope that his wife and children were not kidnapped by the terrorists. Israel National News. Sep 12, 2024, 9:45 AM Adina Moshe, who was kidnapped to Gaza on the morning of the October 7 massacre and released in a November 2023 prisoner swap agreement, on Thursday morning spoke for the first time about her meeting with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, both still held hostage in Gaza, in Hamas' terror tunnels. INN

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StopAntisemitism @StopAntisemites:

Countless Jew-haters shamelessly twist the truth, specifically when it comes to acts of terrorism such as 9/11.

It’s time to purge our workplaces of these hateful bigots - scroll and act!

1. Naiyer Usmani is a Minnesota-based state employee who claims Israel was behind the 9/11… Sep 11, 2024 on X

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Hussain Abdul-Hussain @hahussain: The only missing volume seems to be Mein Kampf. Eyal Yakoby @EYakoby: Breaking: The University of Pennsylvania has changed its bookstore’s “history” section to exclusively propaganda books demonizing Israel.

It is no wonder the university breeds a student body that is radicalized, considering these are the books they push on them. Sep 11, 2024 on X

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Austria raids 72 alleged Islamic extremists ahead of 9/11 anniversary. The operation is carried out in prisons and homes, and includes seizures of digital devices due to the symbolic significance of the date to Islamist sympathizers; the security chief refers to the plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in his statement. Associated Press | published:09.12.24| 16:20 YNet

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Ultra-Orthodox disrupt joint event to promote the IDF recruitment plan. By Yaki Adamker. 09/11/2024 09:40 PM JPost

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US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid, overriding rights conditions. By Reuters. 09/11/2024 09:49 PM JPost

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"Human rights activist". The Turkish-American killed by IDF fire during the riots in Samaria last weekend was presented in the media as a human rights activist. There is not a shred of truth in the definition.

Shlomi Ben-Meir 11.09.24 | [...] Eygi was not a "human rights activist", because the organization she was a member of is not a human rights organization.

Eygi came here as part of the activities of the 'International Solidarity Movement' (hereinafter ISM). The ISM organization claims that it advocates "non-violent resistance", but the exact opposite is true.

Over the past 20 years, the organization and its members have published messages of support for actions such as violent riots on the border fence in Gaza; Throwing stones and shooting attacks against Israeli civilians; and recognition of the Palestinians' right to "resist in any way they choose", including the indiscriminate killing of Israelis in suicide attacks.

Ar times, the organization was revealed to have close ties to terrorist organizations, terrorist operations and other violent activities. In 2008, a senior member of the organization was convicted in an American federal court of transferring funds to the Hamas organization; His men are involved in the violent riots in Nealin against the separation fence; The member of the organization stated in an interview that she works with representatives from Hamas and Islamic Jihad; During the siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in 2002, ISM operatives came to act as human shields for the terrorists; In 2003, a senior member of the Islamic Jihad was arrested by the IDF while he was hiding in the ISM offices in Jenin; and in the same year, the terrorists who carried out the attack at Meeks Place in Tel Aviv, in which three civilians were murdered, arrived in Israel as ISM operatives. ISM.

A report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the incident stated that:

ISM members take an active part in illegal and violent actions against IDF soldiers. Sometimes, their activities are done under the auspices of Palestinian terrorist organizations.

It is no wonder that the founder of the organization, Huwaida Arraf, spent the Seventh in October in a series of enthusiastic tweets supporting the massacre committed by Hamas. Presspectiva

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German state bans Islamic center over alleged Hamas links. September 12, 2024. The interior minister of Brandenburg said the Islamic Center Fürstenwalde has links to Hamas. Police conducted raids where they retrieved laptops and a "considerable" amount of cash... The Islamic Center Fürstenwalde (IZF) was founded in 2018, and is located around 80 kilometers (50 miles) south-east of Berlin. It operates the al-Salaam Mosque and provides services to Muslims in the area. DW

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Thursday 9th of Elul 5784. 12.09.24.

Drama in Georgia: suspicion of attempted kidnapping of a group of Israeli travelers.

First publication: A group of Israeli travelers were subject to surveillance and attempted kidnapping by a group of Arabs and were foiled at the last moment by the intervention of the local police.

Last Monday, a group of five Israelis sat down in a restaurant at the Mercure Hotel in the Old City of Tbilisi. During the meal, an Israeli speaking Arabic approached the table and told the group members that in the bathroom he heard a conversation in Arabic that referred to their table.

The group did notice at the table next to them some men of Arab appearance, and noticed that they were occasionally going in and out of the hotel towards two cars parked outside the hotel. In addition, they saw a number of observers from the same camp that was examining them. It is about 11 Arabs.

At this point the tourists called Israel and asked for assistance from the police. After receiving no response, they contacted the local police. When the police arrived, the suspects fled, and the local police escorted the Israelis until their flight back to Israel.

"One said to the other, 'Here are the Jews,' and they entered the establishment. They were eight people and they were watching us all the time. We called the police, who referred us to the embassy, ​​where they did not answer us," one of the Israeli tourists told News 14.

The National Security Headquarters stated in response that they do not refer to concrete cases in Georgia. However, the level of travel in the country has been warned at level two out of four, which recommends increased precautions in the event of a real fear of terrorist elements.

"In the event of a real fear of terrorist elements, the local security forces should be contacted, and then the MLA's travel warning center or the national situation room should be updated," the statement said. [251] Rotter

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New York City’s Laboratory for Hate. CUNY threatens to spiral into antisemitic violence once again this fall unless Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD start enforcing the law. by Emily Benedek. September 11, 2024 Tablet

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MK Zvi Sukkot yells at hospitalized terrorist, says 'we will make sure Israel kills you' By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/11/2024 11:24 PM JPost

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NYC museum fires three employees for wearing keffiyehs. The Noguchi Museum said that wearing a keffiyeh and other "such expressions can unintentionally alienate segments of our diverse visitorship." David Isaac.

(September 12, 2024 / JNS) A New York City museum has fired three employees for wearing keffiyehs in solidarity with Palestinians—a violation of a new dress code instituted last month against “political messages, slogans or symbols.”

The Noguchi Museum, located in Queens, said: “While we understand that the intention behind wearing this garment was to express personal views, we recognize that such expressions can unintentionally alienate segments of our diverse visitorship.” JNS

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Members of Gaza border’s Kibbutz Re’im are trickling home; most still don’t feel safe. Some 80 Hamas terrorists invaded the kibbutz on Oct. 7, murdering 7 and kidnapping 4. Among those who have returned are the family of a murdered teen, who simply say it is ‘home’ By Sue Surkes. September 12, 2024, 5:38 AM. TOI

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Islamists score big in Jordanian election held in shadow of Gaza war. Islamic Action Front, an offshoot of Muslim Brotherhood that wants to end peace treaty with Israel, wins 31 of 138 seats in parliament. By Agencies and TOI Staff. September 12, 2024, 1:37 PM TOI

Islamists triumph in Jordan’s election. Lior Ben Ari. 09.12.24. YNet

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IDF: 3 of 9 Hamas terrorists killed in strike worked for UNRWA.

Following reports UNRWA employees were killed in an IDF airstrike on a Hamas command center at the former Al Jaouni School, IDF releases names of 9 Hamas terrorists who were killed in the strike, including 3 who were also employed by UNRWA.

Israel NatioParliament.. Sep 12, 2024, 4:58 PM INN

White House says it is seeking more information on Israeli strike that killed UNRWA staffers. By Reuters. 09/12/2024 11:14 PM JPost

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IDF confirms: IAF eliminated terrorists in Syria | Watch. IAF struck and eliminated Ahmad Al-Jabr, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s 'Golan Terrorist Network,' Hezbollah’s terror cell in Syria, in the area of Quneitra. Israel National News. Sep 12, 2024, 5:53 PM (GMT+3) The IDF confirmed on Thursday that the IAF struck and eliminated Ahmad Al-Jabr, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s “Golan Terrorist Network”, Hezbollah’s terror cell in Syria, in the area of Quneitra.

In an additional strike in the area of Al Rafeed in southern Syria, the IDF struck a terrorist who advanced terror activities against the State of Israel and operated with Iranian cooperation and direction.

Earlier today (Thursday), a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanese territory into the area of Shomera in northern Israel was successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. No injuries were reported. INN

'Israel notified US before striking Syria facility'. Ynet|09.12.24 YNet

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‘I did not fulfill my mission’: Commander of IDF’s 8200 intelligence unit resigns. Brig. Gen. Yossi Sariel acknowledges his unit failed to act to prevent October 7 attack, despite gathering ‘detailed information’ about Hamas’s operational attack plans. By Emanuel Fabian. September 12, 2024, 6:27 pm TOI

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IDF confirms death of terrorist Muhammad Abu Atiya after strike near Tulkarm. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/12/2024 11:05 PM ...confirmed the elimination of terrorist Muhammad Abu Atiya, who is suspected of killing Major Maksim Rizhkov on October 19, 2023, KAN reported on Thursday. JPost

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West Bank terrorism flares up amid fear of High Holiday escalation. Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun|09.12.24. YNet

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US cites Egypt’s help in Gaza as it sends full military aid despite rights concerns. Blinken argues move is critical for Mideast stability and for Cairo to help advance US interests, among them a ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. By Courtney Bonnell. September 13, 2024, 5:21 am

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid, setting aside conditions placed by US Congress on some of the money over human rights concerns and citing Cairo’s role as a mediator in the Israel-Hamas war... TOI

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COGAT completes vaccination campaign in northern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/13/2024 07:52 AM JPost

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IDF arrests two Israeli civilians that crossed into buffer zone between Gaza and Israeli territory. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/13/2024 08:13 AM JPost

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Hostage families block Highway 2 calling for return of hostages and spray paint road. By Jerusalem Post Staff 09/13/2024 08:37 AM JPost

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Hamas seizes humanitarian aid: Recordings expose Gaza exploitation.

Hamas warehouses in Gaza are overflowing with stolen humanitarian aid - N12. “At this point, we have everything... The warehouse is at full capacity," a Hamas terrorist can be heard saying in an intercepted recording. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 08/13/2024.

Hamas terrorists have confiscated so much humanitarian aid that the terror group is struggling to find space in warehouses to store all of it, according to intercepted communications between Hamas operatives that were played during an episode of N12's "Ulpan Shishi" on Friday.

These intercepted communications feature Hamas operatives discussing the movement of goods from overflowing humanitarian aid warehouses to Khan Yunis.

“We’ve got trucks filled with goods alongside the diesel trucks,” one operative said. “At this point, we have everything... The warehouse is at full capacity. We’re just waiting for the green light to start transferring.” The second operative responded, “Coordinating with Samer is difficult due to a reception issue. If you can move them elsewhere, go ahead.” The first operative then asked, “Can you take them to Khan Yunis, or will that cause a delay.. JPost

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Hezbollah asks residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate from their homes - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/13/2024 09:06 AM JPost

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Sinwar's letter to Nasrallah. Hamas leader thanks Hezbollah counterpart for continuously attacking Israel since October 7, pledging to continue terrorism until Israel is destroyed.

Israel National News. Sep 13, 2024, 9:35 AM INN

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Candace Owens Youtube account suspended for antisemitism. Israel National News Sep 13, 2024, 9:21 AM INN

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Nighttime barrage on Tzfat: About 20 rockets fired, fire breaks out in Biriya forest. Israel National News. Sep 13, 2024, 6:45 AM INN

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Sinwar thanks Nasrallah for support of Gaza efforts. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar thanked Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah for his actions in support of the "resistance" in the Gaza war, the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen network reported on Friday. In a telegram, Sinwar also thanked Nasrallah for his messages of condolence after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh Lior Ben Ari|09.13.24|08:52 YNet

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Hezbollah warns residents of South Lebanon war is coming. Lebanon's Al Nahar channel reported on Friday that Hezbollah asked residents of towns near the Israel border to expect extensive Israeli attacks and an increase in threats and preparations for war. Since the start of the cross-border fighting against Israel in October, over 100,000 Lebanese evacuated from South Lebanon, but many are still living in areas under Israeli attacks. Lior Ben Ari|09.13.24|10:18 YNet

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Sirens at Sea of Galilee, building hit in Rosh Pina, Hezbollah says launched swarm of drones at base. IDF says a drone exploded near Rosh Pina while another one targeted the Sea of Galilee region, landing in an open field and causing no damage; overnight Hezbollah launched 20 projectiles as Safed, causing fires . Yair Kraus | 09.13.24 YNet

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Fire in Neveh Tzuf settlement found to have been caused by thrown Molotov cocktail. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/13/2024 10:56 AM JPost

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France summoned Iran's chief diplomat in Paris over tensions on ballistic missiles By Reuters. 09/13/2024 11:53 AM JPost

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Israeli breakthrough in blast injury treatment. Eitan Gefen. 09.13.24. YNet

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Islamic extremist plot attack on German soldiers. Associated Press. 09.13.24 YNet

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Audio clip of kidnapped soldier Matan Angrest to be released at Tel Aviv protest By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/13/2024 12:35 PM JPost

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EU mulling steps against Iran's aviation sector over alleged missile transfer to Russia. By Reuters. 09/13/2024 12:47 PM. JPost

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Aerial target falls in open area of the Upper Galilee following sirens. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/13/2024 02:02 PM JPost

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Helmet-cam footage: Terrorist arrested in hospital near Hebron.

Watch: Yamam officers raided a hospital in Halul, near Hebron, and arrested a terrorist who was wounded when a car bomb exploded prematurely in the area last month.

Uzi Baruch. Sep 13, 2024, 2:33 PM INN

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European, Muslim countries meet in Spain eyeing schedule for Palestinian statehood. By Reuters. 09/13/2024 03:30 PM JPost

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Muslim-majority Albania to open economic mission in Jerusalem. Albania "has shown, again and again, that you stand with the people of Israel as we fight to defend our borders and our civilization," Israeli President Isaac Herzog said.

(September 13, 2024 / JNS) Albania will open a commercial liaison office in Jerusalem, the capital of the Jewish state, Prime Minister Edi Rama told Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a meeting in Tirana on Thursday.

The move “marks a significant upgrade in the strong relationship between the two nations and represents a symbol of the deep friendship between the two peoples,” according to a statement by Herzog. JNS

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IDF discovers tunnel near Tulkarm hospital. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/13/2024 04:40 PM JPost

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ISIS operative eliminated in US strike on Eastern Syria, CENTCOM says. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/13/2024 04:44 PM JPost

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Man shot after tackling pro-Israel demonstrator in Boston suburb. September 13, 2024. The Times of Israel TOI

Man Wearing Palestinian Pin Shot In Stomach After Charging Pro-Israel Protesters In Newton, Massachusetts. Sep 13, 2024. YWN

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'A legacy of antisemitism'. Foreign Minister Katz blasts outgoing EU Foreign Minister. Elad Benari, Canada. Sep 14, 2024, 12:20 AM INN

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Four ISIS leaders killed in Aug. 29 raid in Iraq, says US military. By Reuters. 09/14/2024. JPost

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Gaza polio vax op. phase one concludes with over half a million doses administered. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/14/2024. JPost

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Police dismantle explosive device planted near Ramle mosque. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/14/2024. JPost

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IDF calls on Gazans to evacuate several areas in northern Gaza following alarms in Ashkelon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/14/2024. JPost

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IAF strikes Hamas compound based in school in Gaza City. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/14/2024. JPost

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Drones fall north of Kiryat Shmona after drone intrusion alerts sound. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/14/2024. JPost

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IDF: We did not strike fuel facility in Gaza Israel National News. Sep 14, 2024, 7:24 PM. INN

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55 projectiles fired towards northern Israel. Orly Baruch. Sep 14, 2024, 7:44 PM INN

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IDF forces continue battle in Tel al-Sultan. Israel National News. Sep 14, 2024, 8:02 PM INN

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Watch: Fighter planes strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Israel National News. Sep 14, 2024, 8:09 PM INN

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G7 foreign ministers condemn Iran's export of ballistic missiles to Russia. By Reuters. 09/14/2024 08:28 PM JPost

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Video of murdered hostage Alexander Lobanov made public. Israel National News. Sep 14, 2024, 8:48 PM INN

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IAF retaliates against earlier Hezbollah rocket barrage with precision strikes in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/14/2024 10:16 PM JPost

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Why were Houthi militants in Syrian territory?

Small groups of Houthi special forces fighters are entering Syria in coordination with Syrian and Lebanese intelligence, Sputnik report says.

Israel National News. Sep 14, 2024, 11:15 PM INN

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23 Palestinians arrested after attempting to illegally enter Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/14/2024 11:25 PM JPost

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Netanyahu to speak at UN later this month, spend weekend in US - Ynet. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/14/2024 11:30 PM JPost

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October 7: 1,500 rockets fired within the first 20 minutes. Israel National News. Sep 14, 2024, 11:33 PM INN

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IDF: UNRWA staffer killed in West Bank raid was hurling explosives at troops. Army accuses Sufyan Jaber Abed Jawwad of being a known terror operative in the Fara’a camp, after the UN agency says he was ‘shot and killed on the roof of his home by a sniper’. By Agencies and ToI Staff. 14 September 2024, 4:38 am TOI

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Egypt to host delegation of Houthi rebels for talks on Red Sea. Dalit Halevi. Sep 15, 2024, 12:27 AM INN

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Following the Gaza War: Sharp rise in use of psychiatric medications. Israel National News. Sep 15, 2024, 7:08 PM INN

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Border Police officer lightly wounded in stabbing attack.

A Border Police officer in his 20s was lightly wounded on Sunday evening in a stabbing attack at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City. The terrorist was neutralized.

Israel National News. Sep 15, 2024, 8:00 PM INN

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Watch: Lebanese UAV flew over Israel for over 10 minutes. Israel National News. Sep 15, 2024, 8:21 PM INN

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Judge extends Ramle car bombing suspect's arrest. By Alon Hachmon. 09/15/2024 04:00 PM JPost

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IDF helicopter pulls off emergency landing after technical malfunction. By Yanir Yagna. 09/15/2024 04:10 PM JPost

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IAF strikes Hamas command center embeded in a school in northern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/15/2024 04:45 PM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers after drone, rocket attacks on north. Military says attacked launchers loaded with rockets ready to be used causing secondary explosions after strikes; Hezbollah fires rockets and drones at Galilee and Golan Heights. Yair Kraus, Itamar Eichner, Hagai Lap, Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.15.24 | 19:39 YNet

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Released hostage talks about the power of faith that kept him going.

13-year-old Yagil Yaakov, released from Hamas captivity after 52 days, posted on Instagram about his religious strengthening. 'Father, thank you for the privilege of being here.' Israel National News. Sep 15, 2024. INN

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Israeli strategy in question as war with Iranian proxies expands. Expert says Houthis have become a strategic, but not existential threat, to Israel and other countries in the region and their removal from a position to threaten Red Sea maritime traffic must be an international effort . Keren Setton/The Media Line | published:09.15.24 | 21:39 YNet

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Werder Bremen fans honor 'Hersh Forever'. ynet correspondents|09.15.24| YNet

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Trump is safe after shooting, suspect in custody. Reuters|09.15.24 YNet

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Trump would-be assassin identified as Ryan Wesley Routh.

Law enforcement sources say the man who pointed a rifle with a scope into former President’s golf club and was arrested is Ryan Wesley Routh. Authorities are working to determine a motive.

Israel National News. Sep 16, 2024, 6:25 AM INN

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Gal Gadot: We will overcome if they stand united. Daniel Edelson, New York|09.15.24| YNet

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'We will prevail' President Herzog and Gal Gadot launch 'Voice of the People'. Israel National News. Sep 16, 2024. INN

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France: Memorial garden for two murdered Jewish women vandalized. Israel National News. Sep 16, 2024, 6:18 AM INN

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Senior Hamas official: 'We still have ample resources to fight Israel'. Elad Benari. Sep 16, 2024, 2:16 AM INN

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Opposition head Yair Lapid to meet with Sullivan, Blinken on Monday. Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/16/2024 08:14 AM JPost

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Anti-tank missile, projectile crashes in Metulla. Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/16/2024 08:37 AN JPost

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Yemen's Houthis claim to have downed US MQ-9 aircraft. Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/16/2024 10:50 AM JPost

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Congress moves to strip tax-exempt status of US nonprofits supporting terror.

By Julie Marzouk, JNS, September 16, 2024

On Sept. 11—the 23rd anniversary of terror attacks—the U.S. House of Representatives received bipartisan approval for the markup of H.R. 9495, a bill that would terminate the tax-exempt status of terror-supporting organizations. The bill specifies how the Department of Treasury would evaluate a nonprofit’s material support for terrorism using legal standards outlined in 18 U.S.C. 2339B, which have been in place since 1996. Hamas has been recognized by the U.S. government as a foreign terrorist organization since 1997. In response to this week’s bill, the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), which continues to present itself as a defender of civil rights, released a press release opposing the House measure. If enacted, the legislation could be used to go after CAIR and its well-documented ties to Hamas.

Hamas’s murder of 1,200 people, including at least 40 Americans, during the terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7 was publicly celebrated by CAIR. Nihad Awad, CAIR’s national executive director, expressed his “happiness” at witnessing the Oct. 7 attacks. Hussam Ayloush, CAIR’s executive director in the greater Los Angeles area asserted that “Israel should be attacked” and that Israel has no right to defend itself. CAIR’s San Francisco Bay Area executive director, Zahra Billoo, described Oct. 7 as “decolonization,” justifying the mass murder of civilians. As recently as July 30, Billoo praised Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, one of the orchestrators of the Oct.7 attacks, as a “hero and a martyr.” This is the same Haniyeh who was indicted on Sept. 3 by the U.S. Justice Department as a named defendant in Hamas’s conspiracy to engage in the murder of U.S. nationals on Oct. 7.

The Intelligent Advocacy Network, an organization that addresses the rise of misinformation and extremism through data collection and analysis, recently issued a report documenting CAIR’s 30-year association with Hamas. As far back as 1994, CAIR’s founder and current executive director, Awad, declared: “I am in support of the Hamas movement.” CAIR was named an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007-2008 Holy Land Foundation trial exposing its role in funneling money to Hamas. In 2010, Nabil Sadoun, a longtime member of CAIR’s national board, was deported for failing to disclose his ties to Hamas.

CAIR seeks to shape U.S. policy in ways that align with its pro-Hamas agenda. Since Oct. 7, CAIR has pushed extreme anti-Israel resolutions and its long-term strategic plans in city councils, universities, state governments and the federal government. Earlier this year in California, CAIR lobbied unsuccessfully against state Senate Bill 1277, which expands Holocaust and genocide education, including the Armenian, Bosnian, Cambodian, Guatemalan, Indigenous American, Rwandan and Uyghur genocides. In doing so, CAIR further revealed its willingness to disregard historical atrocities to further its pro-Hamas agenda…. JNS

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University of Michigan: Jewish student beaten after answering 'yes' to, 'Are you Jewish?' Jewish teen beaten by group of men after responding in the affirmative to a question regarding his Jewishness; police call for witnesses to come forward. Israel National News. Sep 16, 2024 The Ann Arbor Police Department on Sunday announced that it is actively investigating a bias-motivated assault on a University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The assault occurred on September 15, 2024, at approximately 12:45a.m. in Hill Street and S. Forest. The 19-year-old male victim reported he was walking when a group of unknown males behind him asked if he was Jewish. When the victim replied yes, the group of males proceeded to assault him. The suspects then fled the area on foot... INN

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Arabs violently attack Jewish shepherd, causing head injury A group of Palestinian Authority Arabs attacked a Jewish shepherd near Mevo'ot Yericho, leaving their Jewish victim with a head injury. Israel National News. Published: Sep 16, 2024, 11:25 AM INN

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IDF operates at the scene where a Palestinian reportedly attacked an Israeli citizen. Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/16/2024 01:09 PM The IDF operated at the scene in which a report had been received of an Israeli individual being attacked by Palestinians in the Mevo'ot Yericho area in the West Bank, the military said.

Following the reported attack, Israeli civilians arrived at the scene, and clashes broke out between them and the Palestinians suspected of the attack... JPost

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Called massacre 'exhilarating,'  back at Cornell. Prof. Russell Rickford, captured on tape praising the October 7 massacre reinstated with no disciplinary action. Daniel Edelson, New York|09.16.24|12:53 YNet

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IDF publishes policy for commemoration events in month of October. Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/16/2024 02:21 PM JPost

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IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/16/2024 02:30 PM JPost

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Report: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated in Lebanon, three injured.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Houla, Lebanon, following multiple launches towards northern Israel. Israel National News. Sep 16, 2024, 3:20 PM INN

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Fire breaks out across northern Israel following Hezbollah rocket attacks. By Shaked Sadeh. 09/16/2024 03:56 PM JPost

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Hochstein visits amid calls for war with Hezbollah. U.S. Middle East envoy set to meet Netanyahu, Herzog and Gallant in attempt to prevent all-out war in Lebanon. Itamar Eichner|09.16.24. YNet

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Iran's president says Tehran did not transfer weapons to Russia since he took office. By Reuters. 09/16/2024 05:15 PM JPost

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Sinwar thanks Houthis for missile fired at Israel in rare message. September 16, 2024. i24

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Houthis publish footage of launch of 'Palestine 2' missile. Israel National News. Sep 16, 2024, 8:27 PM INN

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Rise in Terrorism: Germany fighting illegal immigration. Nissan Tzur. Sep 16, 2024, 8:41 PM INN

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Two hits near Metula and Ramot Naftali, IDF continues to attack in Lebanon. By Maariv. 09/16/2024 09:11 PM JPost

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Blinken to travel to Egypt and discuss Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal. By Reuters. 09/17/2024 01:30 AM JPost

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Defeat of Hamas not only Israeli interest; humanitarian necessity.

Israel's ambassador to the UN reminds the Security Council that 'the UNRWA workers who were killed last week are Hamas terrorists.'

Israel National News. Sep 16, 2024, 10:27 PM INN

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Necessity of conflict in north gains traction among US defense officials. Inon Shalom Yttach. September 16, 2024. I24

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Suspect in Donald Trump assassination attempt may have been 'politically motivated' ADL says. Jerusalem Post Staff. September 16, 2024. In December 2023. In a post showing a photo of a "Students map of Palestine" for the study of the Bible, he wrote, "I am unclear what of part of Israel the Jews owned based on this historic map; Judea perhaps? It seems to be historically all Palestinian." JPost

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The Crude System of Coded Messages Keeping Hamas’s Leader Alive. Yahya Sinwar’s use of low-tech communications has vexed Israel’s efforts to kill him. Yahya Sinwar hasn’t been seen in public since the war started last fall.

By Summer Said and Rory Jones Updated Sept. 16, 2024 12:09 pm ET

Hamas’s top leader Yahya Sinwar could well be dead today if not for a low-tech communications system honed in prison that shields him from Israel’s intelligence-gathering dragnet.

Sinwar has largely shunned phone calls, text messages and other electronic communications that Israel can track and that have led to the demise of other militants. Instead, he is using a complex system of couriers, codes and handwritten notes that allows him to direct Hamas’s operations even while hiding in underground tunnels, according to Arab cease-fire mediators. WSJ

Report: This is how Yahya Sinwar has avoided assassination for 11 months. Hamas leader uses low-tech communications system he developed in prison that eschews electronic communication to avoid detection, Wall Street Journal reports. Tziki Brandwine. Sep 16, 2024, 7:02 PM (GMT+3) INN

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After Palestine recognition. First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials. Elad Benari Sep 17, 2024, 4:46 AM INN

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Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza. Uzi Baruch. Sep 17, 2024, 6:04 AM INN

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Cabinet approves new war goal: Returning residents of north to their homes. Almost a year after Hezbollah began attacking Israel in support of Gaza, Security Cabinet adds return of northerners to their homes as an official war goal; Decision comes days after Netanyahu ordered IDF to prepare for military campaign in Lebanon.

Itamar Eichner | published: 09.17.24|08:15 YNet

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National curriculum review will see all UK schools teach Holocaust, Starmer says Prime minister tells Holocaust. Educational Trust dinner: 'Just as I fought to bring my party back from the abyss of antisemitism, I will do the same in leading the country'. Lee Harpin | published:09.17.24|09:25 YNet

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IDF arrests wife of PFLP Secretary-General Ahmed Sa'adat in West Bank - Palestinian report. By Walla! 09/17/2024 05:02 AM JPost

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IDF soldier severely wounded in combat in southern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 06:13 AM JPost

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India condemns Iran supreme leader's comments on treatment of minorities. By Reuters. 09/17/2024 06:27 AM JPost

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Home Front Command siren tests on Tuesday in Nirit, Kfar Aza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 07:17 AM JPost

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Yair Lapid stresses unity as crucial to return hostages in meeting with Barack Obama. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 07:34 AM JPost

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Israel returns Allenby Crossing terrorist's body to Jordan - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 06:56 AM JPost

Jordan's Foreign Ministry confirms receiving Allenby terrorist's body. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 09:09 AM JPost

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IDF says eliminates head of Islamic Jihad's Rocket and Missile Unit. The IDF struck and eliminated the Head of the Islamic Jihad's Rocket and Missile Unit in the Rafah Area who fired rockets from inside the Humanitarian Area at Israeli civilians, the IDF announced Tuesday. On Monday the Israeli Air Force conducted an intelligence-based strike on the terrorist Ahmed Aish Salame al-Hashash, who served as the Head of the Islamic Jihad's Rocket and Missile Unit in the Rafah area. Al-Hashash was responsible for the Islamic Jihad’s rocket attacks in the Rafah Brigade and was an important source of knowledge of rocket fire within the Islamic Jihad terror organization in Gaza. During the war, al-Hashash was responsible for firing rockets from inside the Humanitarian Area toward Israeli civilians, according to the IDF. At the time of the strike, Salame al-Hashash was embedded and operating inside the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis. Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence. Elisha Ben Kimon|09.17.24|10:31 YNet

IDF eliminates head of Rafah area rocket unit.

IDF confirms: Terrorist who served as head of Islamic Jihad's rocket unit in Rafah, commanded attacks against Israeli home front, is eliminated.

Israel National News. Sep 17, 2024, 10:23 AM INN

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NIS 40 Million allocated to Tekuma region to strengthen agriculture. By Maariv. 09/17/2024 12:42 PM JPost

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IDF eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 02:26 PM JPost

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Daily Briefing Sept. 17: Day 347 – What does the new official war goal mean for Israel? Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on the looming option of a ground operation even as rumors suggest IDF chief may be replaced. Also: A focus on the Abraham Accords, 4 years later. By ToI Staff. September 17, 2024, 1:48 pm TOI

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Shin Bet says it foiled Hezbollah attempt to kill former top Israeli security official. Bomb would have been used in coming days, using remote detonation system from Lebanon; agency says same network was behind attack in Hayarkon Park in September 2023. By Emanuel Fabian. September 17, 2024, 2:46 pm TOI

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EU’s hawkish new leadership announced, without Israel critic Borrell. Former Estonian PM Kaja Kallas expected to take over for European Union foreign policy chief, whom Israel’s FM has called ‘antisemitic’. By Lazar Berman and AFP. September 17, 2024, 3:04 pm TOI

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UAVs fired from Lebanon intercepted by IDF, fall into open spaces. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 04:02 PM JPost

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Vehicle targeted by explosive communication device in Damascus - report. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 04:55 PM JPost

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Local institutions have moved $40 billion out of Israel since start of war – report. Institutional investors managing citizens’ savings divert capital to foreign assets amid prolonged war, falling confidence in state’s ability to lead effective recovery, enable growth. By Sharon Wrobel. September 17, 2024, 5:40 pm TOI

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Hezbollah fighter, son of Hezbollah MP, killed in pager detonation, first confirmed death - report. By Reuters. 09/17/2024 06:08 PM JPost

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Russia's Shoigu visits Iran for security talks, days after going to North Korea By Reuters. 09/17/2024 06:27 PM JPost

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Lebanon's Hezbollah says Israel to blame for pager blasts, will get 'fair punishment' By Reuters. 09/17/2024 07:07 PM JPost

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Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Nasrallah was not harmed in blasts, Hezbollah source says. By Reuters. 09/17/2024 07:19 PM JPost

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Lebanese Foreign Ministry preparing complaint to UNSC on alleged Israeli pager cyberattack. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 07:33 PM JPost

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Palestinian Authority President Abbas to visit Spain on Sept. 19. By Reuters. 09/17/2024 08:02 PM JPost

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Several killed, thousands hurt as wave of pager explosions strikes Hezbollah. Hezbollah blames Israel, vows revenge; hospitals in Lebanon overwhelmed by wounded, including Iranian envoy, in suspected coordinated attack amid surging war fears By Gianluca Pacchiani, Emanuel Fabian, Lazar Berman, ToI Staff and Agencies. September 17, 2024, 8:54 pm TOI

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Deadly pagers latest model brought in by Hezbollah, sources say, as injuries top 3,000. Around 200 people reportedly hospitalized in critical condition, 9 dead; Hezbollah pins blame on Israel and vows retaliation. Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | published:09.17.24|19:35 YNet

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Hezbollah admits to 'biggest security breach'. Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner|09.17.24| YNet

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All schools and universities to close on Wednesday, Lebanon's education minister says. Lebanon's education minister announced the closure of schools and universities on Wednesday after around 3,000 people were injured in the explosion of Hezbollah communication devices, Qatari channel Al Arabi reported on Tuesday. Lior Ben Ari|09.17.24|21:18 YNet

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Report: Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon. Israel National News. Sep 17, 2024, 2:14 PM INN

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'Bonds between the US and Israel have never been stronger'. Israel National News. Sep 17, 2024, 2:41 PM INN

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Dramatic footage: Hezbollah terrorist's device explodes - during shopping trip. Israel National News. Sep 17, 2024, 4:41 PM INN

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Ambassador Danon: PA proposal rewards terrorism. Nitsan Keidar. Sep 17, 2024, 8:06 PM INN

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Hezbollah's pagers: 85 days on one charge, IP 67 rated, drop and scratch resistant. Moshe Lampert. Sep 17, 2024, 9:08 PM INN

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Report: This is how the Mossad detonated the Hezbollah beepers. Israel National News. Sep 17, 2024, 9:43 PM INN

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Egypt affirms keenness on Lebanon's security, preventing violation of its sovereignty. By Reuters. 09/17/2024 10:34 PM JPost

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Over 4000 injured, 11 dead after mysterious explosions in Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, southern Lebanon. More than 200 suffer severe injuries as communication pagers unexpectedly detonate in Hezbollah operatives' pockets. Hezbollah says this is "the biggest intelligence breach yet" as pagers were reportedly latest model and were only recently imported. Iran-backed terrorist group says, "We will respond from an unexpected place."

By  Shachar Kleiman  Published on  09-17-2024 18:14 Last modified: 09-18-2024 06:24.

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Jordan armed forces thwart attempt by drone to cross Jordanian territory - report. By Reuters. 09/17/2024 10:01 PM JPost

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Gallant conducts situational assessment with security officials. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/17/2024 11:16 PM JPost

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Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon. Elad Benari. Sep 18, 2024, 1:14 AM INN

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New York Times report: Israel hid explosives within new pagers imported into Lebanon. Israel National News. Sep 18, 2024, 3:21 AM INN

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Multiple drone intrusion alerts sound in lake Kinneret area. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/18/2024 04:39 AM JPost

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'US was not involved in pager explosions in Lebanon'. Israel National News. Sep 18, 2024, 4:47 AM INN

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Explosives were planted in Hezbollah's Taiwan-made pagers, say sources - report. By Reuters. 09/18/2024 05:50 AM JPost

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Harris: 'I was supportive of the pause we put on bombs to Israel'. Israel National News. Sep 18, 2024, 5:41 AM INN

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Cleared for publication: Three Givati soldiers and an IDF. paramedic fell in Gaza. IDF clears for publication the names of four soldiers who fell during combat in the Gaza Strip. Six other soldiers injured. Uzi Baruch. Sep 18, 2024, 6:25 AM INN

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Why Israel's pager attack is the way to go Paul S. Bachow. Sep 18, 2024, 6:36 AM INN

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Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon lost one eye. Uzi Baruch. Sep 18, 2024, 7:21 AM INN

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IDF intercepts aerial target over Nahariya coast. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/18/2024 07:30 AM JPost

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Courage and bravery: 713 soldiers have fallen since October 7th. Israel National News. Sep 18, 2024, 8:03 AM INN

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US Senators: 'PA proposed resolution an insult to anyone who knows history'. A group of US Senators, led by Marco Rubio, released a statement condemning the PA's proposed resolution to force Israel to relinquish control of Judea and Samaria. 'An absolute disgrace that rewards terrorism.' Israel National News. Sep 18, 2024, 11:57 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Israeli Intelligence Accused of Planting Explosives in 5,000 Pagers Imported by Hezbollah. The Media Line Staff. 09/18/2024.

Israel is believed to have orchestrated a devastating series of explosions on Tuesday, targeting Hezbollah members across Lebanon by detonating explosives hidden in pagers. The sophisticated attack, which some sources say had been planned for months, killed at least 11 people and injured nearly 3,000 others, including Hezbollah fighters and Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon. The explosions represent a significant intelligence and security failure for Hezbollah, which has pledged to retaliate against Israel. TheMediaLine

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Hezbollah pager explosions latest in long history of complex alleged Israeli attacks. Over the decades, Israel has successfully carried out numerous remote and on-site strikes on terror leaders, not all of which it has claimed. By AP and TOI Staff. September 18, 2024, 8:28 am

Hezbollah and the Lebanese government were quick to blame Israel for the nearly simultaneous detonation of hundreds of pagers used by the terrorist organization’s members in an attack Tuesday that killed at least nine people and wounded nearly 3,000 others, according to officials.

Many of those hit were members of Hezbollah, but it wasn’t immediately clear if others also carried the pagers. Among those killed were the son of a prominent Hezbollah politician and an 8-year-old girl, according to Lebanon’s health minister.

The attack came amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran-backed terror group, which have exchanged fire across the Israel-Lebanon border since the October 7 attack by Hamas that sparked the war in Gaza. Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon was among those injured by the pager explosions.

Israel rarely takes responsibility for such attacks, and its military declined to comment Tuesday. However, the country has a long history of carrying out sophisticated remote operations, ranging from intricate cyberattacks to remote-controlled machine guns targeting leaders in drive-by shootings, suicide drone attacks, and the detonation of explosions in secretive underground Iranian nuclear facilities.

Here is a look at previous operations that have been attributed to Israel:

July 2024.

Two major terrorist leaders in Beirut and Tehran were killed in deadly strikes within hours of each other. Hamas said Israel was behind the assassination of its supreme leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Iran’s capital. Although Israel didn’t acknowledge playing a role in that attack, it did claim responsibility for a deadly strike hours earlier on Fuad Shukr, a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut.

July 2024.

Israel targeted Hamas’s shadowy military commander, Mohammed Deif, in a massive strike in the crowded southern Gaza Strip. The strike killed at least 90 people, including children, according to local health officials. The Israeli military said in August that Deif was killed in the attack, though Hamas previously claimed he survived.

April 2024.

Two Iranian generals were killed in what Iran said was an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The deaths led Iran to launch an unprecedented attack on Israel that involved about 300 missiles and drones, most of which were intercepted.

Only one person was injured in Israel in the attack.

January 2024.

An Israeli drone strike in Beirut killed Saleh Arouri, a top Hamas official in exile, as Israeli troops fought the terrorist group in Gaza.

December 2023.

Seyed Razi Mousavi, a longtime adviser of the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in Syria, was killed in a drone attack outside of Damascus. Iran blamed Israel.

2021.

An underground nuclear facility in central Iran was hit with explosions and a devastating cyberattack that caused rolling blackouts. Iran accused Israel of carrying out the attack as well as several others against Iranian nuclear facilities using explosive drones in the ensuing years.

2020.

In one of the most prominent assassinations targeting Iran’s nuclear program, a top Iranian military nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was killed by a remote-controlled machine gun while traveling in a car outside Tehran. Iran blamed Israel.

2019.

An Israeli airstrike hit the home of Bahaa Abu el-Atta, a senior Islamic Jihad commander in the Gaza Strip, killing him and his wife.

2012.

Ahmad Jabari, head of Hamas’s armed wing, was killed when an airstrike targeted his car. His death sparked an eight-day war between Hamas and Israel.

2010.

The Stuxnet computer virus, discovered in 2010, disrupted and destroyed Iranian nuclear centrifuges. It was widely believed to be a joint US-Israeli creation.

2010.

Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, a top Hamas operative, was killed in a Dubai hotel room in an operation attributed to the Mossad spy agency but never acknowledged by Israel. Many of the 26 supposed assassins were caught on camera disguised as tourists.

2008.

Imad Mughniyeh, Hezbollah’s military chief, was killed when a bomb planted in his car exploded in Damascus. Mughniyeh was accused of engineering suicide bombings during Lebanon’s civil war and of planning the 1985 hijacking of a TWA airliner in which a US Navy diver was killed. Hezbollah blamed his killing on Israel. His son Jihad Mughniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in 2015.

2004.

Hamas’s spiritual leader, Ahmed Yassin, was killed in an Israeli helicopter strike while being pushed in his wheelchair. Yassin, who was paralyzed in a childhood accident, was among the founders of Hamas in 1987. His successor, Abdel Aziz Rantisi, was killed in an Israeli airstrike less than a month later.

2002.

Hamas’s second-highest military leader, Salah Shehadeh, was killed by a one-ton bomb dropped on an apartment building in Gaza City.

1997.

Mossad agents tried to kill the head of Hamas at the time, Khaled Mashaal, in Amman, Jordan. Two agents entered Jordan using fake Canadian passports and poisoned Mashaal by placing a device near his ear. They were captured shortly afterward and Jordan’s king threatened to void a still-fresh peace accord if Mashaal died. Israel ultimately dispatched an antidote, and the Israeli agents were returned home. Mashaal remains a senior figure in Hamas.

1996. Yahya Ayyash, nicknamed the “engineer” for his mastery in building bombs for Hamas, was killed by answering a rigged phone in Gaza. His assassination triggered a series of deadly bus bombings in Israel.

1995.

Islamic Jihad founder Fathi Shikaki was shot in the head in Malta in an assassination widely believed to have been carried out by Israel.

1988.

Palestine Liberation Organization military chief Khalil al-Wazir was killed in Tunisia. Better known as Abu Jihad, he had been PLO chief Yasser Arafat’s deputy. In 2012, military censors allowed an Israeli paper to reveal details of the Israeli raid for the first time.

1973.

Israeli commandos shot a number of PLO leaders in their apartments in Beirut, in a nighttime raid led by Ehud Barak, who later became Israel’s top army commander and prime minister. ז string of Israeli assassinations of Palestinian leaders that were carried out in retaliation for the killings of 11 Israeli coaches and athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. TOI

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‘Use it or lose it’: Israel reportedly set off pagers amid fears plot was exposed. Mossad reportedly put explosives in thousands of pagers during production before devices reached Lebanon, planning to detonate them in the event of full-scale war By Reuters, Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff. September 18, 2024, 11:35 AM. TOI

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Trump campaign to hold ‘Fighting Anti-Semitism’ event, branding Harris an enabler. Republican candidate teams up with pro-Israel donor Miriam Adelson, while 78 Jewish communal leaders endorse VP, touting her defense of Israel at Democratic Convention. By Ron Kampeas. September 18, 2024, 12:38 PM TOI

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MDA mourns fallen paramedic: 'She was proud to defend the country and save lives' Israel National News Sep 18, 2024, 2:46 PM INN

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Shin Bet says it foiled Hezbollah attempt to kill former top Israeli security official. Bomb would have been used in coming days, using remote detonation system from Lebanon; agency says same network was behind attack in Hayarkon Park in September 2023. By Emanuel Fabian. 17 September 2024, 2:46 pm TOI

Frmr. Def. Minister and Chief of Staff target of Hezbollah attack.

The target of Hezbollah's assassination attempt in Yarkon Park a year ago is Defense Minister and former Chief of Staff, Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon.

Uzi Baruch. Sep 18, 2024, 1:56 PM INN

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A former Shin Bet senior assesses: This is how Sinwar will be eliminated in the end. "One of the angry Palestinians will come out of the tunnel one day with his head." Menachem Helfgot. September 18, '24 Now14

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Former Iran soccer captain praises Hezbollah device explosions, lauds Netanyahu. Former Bayern Munich and Schalke star and vocal regime critic Ali Karimi expressed satisfaction after attacks on Hezbollah operatives attributed to Israel, calling them 'remedy for Iran and Iranians’ heartache'. Hagai Lap|09.20.24|19:27. YNet

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Hezbollah’s Exploding Pagers. Plus. . . How Wikipedia became a propaganda site. .. By Oliver Wiseman. September 18, 2024 [...] How Wikipedia became a propaganda site. It’s Wednesday, September 18. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Coming up: the propagandists who control Wikipedia; why is a transgender-care whistleblower still being prosecuted?; and much more. But first, Eli Lake on Hezbollah’s exploding pagers.

On Tuesday, hundreds of encrypted pagers used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon and Syria exploded at the same time. According to Lebanon’s health minister, the explosions killed at least eight people and injured 2,700. It was like something out of a spy movie, and while Israel has not taken responsibility, who else could be behind this kind of operation? It’s just the kind of innovative, precise strike that Mossad is known for. But how encouraged should Israelis be by this tactical brilliance? Not much, argues Eli Lake in The Free Press. Why? Because time and again, Israel’s tactical wins have not translated into strategic gains. Eli argues that covert action, however impressive, will not win Israel its war against its enemies...

How Wikipedia Became a Propaganda Site

For a long time, I thought of Wikipedia as a miracle of the internet age: a free, crowd-sourced encyclopedia that I could access any time, anywhere. Was it perfect? No. Would I quote it? No. But it seemed reasonably objective and fair-minded—its hive mind far less biased than so many sources of online information.

But the Wikipedia dream seems to have soured. What was once a democratic effort—powered by hundreds of thousands of volunteer editors—to describe the world as accurately as possible has curdled into something else. Not a collective attempt to see the world as it is, but a place where busybodies with too much time on their hands force their worldview on the rest of us.

And signs of the rot are everywhere.

Take recent changes to Wikipedia’s “Zionism” page. In 2023, it began as follows: “Zionism is a nationalist movement that emerged in the 19th century to espouse support for the establishment of a homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine, a region roughly corresponding to the Land of Israel in Jewish tradition.” But, around 2 p.m. yesterday, the first sentence of the same page was changed to this: “Zionism is an ethno-cultural nationalist movement that emerged in Europe in the late 19th century and aimed for the establishment of a Jewish state through the colonization of land outside Europe.” The idea of Zionism as ethno-nationalist colonization isn’t exactly an impartial read on the situation. In fact, it sounds like something you’d hear at an anti-Israel protest.

Or take this recent investigation by the Substacker Tracing Woodgrains into one Wikipedia admin called David Gerard. It shows just how much influence the biases and grudges of one man can have over the sources Wikipedia deems reliable and unreliable. Deep in the weeds of Wikipedia, Gerard discredits publications that offend his worldview—designating them “unreliable” so they can’t be used for citations. (The Free Press is one of several publications Gerard objects to.) As Tracing Woodgrains puts it: “Those who master the bureaucracy in behind-the-scenes janitorial battles. . . define the public’s first impressions of whatever they care about.”

What happened to Wikipedia? That’s the question reporter Ashley Rindsberg set about answering. In a piece originally published by Pirate Wires, and republished by The Free Press today, he looks at the handful of Wikipedia editors reshaping history before our eyes. The FreePress The FreePress

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Arsen Ostrovsky: 'BEEP BEEP BOOM' 💥:💥:💥. 'BEEP BEEP BOOM' Bless the. @nypost ! Image. [252]. Sep 18, 2024. on X

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More Wireless Devices Explode in Lebanon in Second Attack. For a second day, hand-held communication devices exploded across Lebanon and in the southern suburbs of the capital, Beirut, in an apparent attack on Hezbollah. At least 20 people were killed and 450 people were injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Published Sept. 18, 2024 Updated Sept. 19, 2024, 9:29 a.m. ET NYT

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FBI says Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump data to Biden campaign. Officials believe the information was sent in unsolicited emails that weren’t opened by the president’s team. September 19, 2024. Daily Telegraph

FBI: Iran tried to meddle in elections with Trump campaign leak.

September 19, 2024. i24

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Vehicle hit by Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, several wounded.

Preliminary reports said that an anti-tank guided missile fired from Lebanon scored a direct hit in northern Israel, with the victims suffering a range of injuries. September 19, 2024 i24

8 injured after antitank missiles hit northern border; 2 in serious condition. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) immediately responded with artillery fire into Lebanon. Reports of additional ATGM impacts in the Galilee Panhandle. By ILH Staff Published on 09-19-2024 07:47 Last modified: 09-19-2024 10:50. ILH

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Israeli recruited by Iran to assassinate PM, high-ranking officials. The suspect allegedly visited the Islamic Republic twice, asking for a $1 million advance. By Lilach Shoval and Avi Cohen.Published on 09-19-2024 10:12 Last modified: 09-19-2024 11:58

... Video: 72-year-old Motti Maman, suspect in Iran-backed assassination plot, brought to court ...

The investigation, newly cleared for publication, revealed that the accused, an Israeli-Jewish businessman, had lived in Turkey for an extended period, cultivating business and social ties with Turkish and Iranian nationals. Today's indictment outlines serious security-related charges against him.

In April, through Turkish intermediaries Andrei Farouk Aslan and Guneid Aslan, the suspect allegedly agreed to meet with a wealthy Iranian businessman named Wadi to discuss potential business opportunities. This led to a meeting in Samandag, Turkey, where the suspect met two of Wadi's representatives and spoke with Wadi by phone, as the latter was unable to leave Iran... ILH

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IDF thwarts attempted IED attack on northern border. 2 Hezbollah terrorists spotted planting explosives near IDF post on Israel-Lebanon border, both terrorists killed. Israel National News. Sep 19, 2024, 5:08 PM (GMT+3). INN

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IAF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers poised to fire into Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/19/2024 08:53 PM JPost

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Qatar Airways bans passengers from bringing pagers, walkie-talkies onto plane. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/19/2024 09:19 PM JPost

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In Lebanon, dozens of IDF attacks are reported in the south of the country. After the barrage to Metula: in Israel they attacked Hezbollah's ammunition depots. News reporters 12 | 21:28 ...IDF forces operated in Jenin and exchanged fire with terrorists • At the same time as Nasrallah's speech: the IDF attacked in the skies over Beirut. 09.19.24| 21:25 - After the barrage to Metula: In Lebanon, dozens of IDF attacks are reported in the south of the country. According to the report in Lebanon, the IDF attacked about 52 times. Among other things, ammunition depots and launchers were attacked. N12

After Nassrallah's speech: The Air Force is in a particularly powerful wave of attacks in Lebanon. Escalation in the north: heavy barrage to Metula, direct hit to houses. A woman was slightly injured. Guy Varon |09.19.24| 22:36 N12

Metulla faces direct hit after rocket barrage, woman wounded from fires. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/19/2024 09:21 PM JPost

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Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah: Letters to the Editor — Sep. 20, 2024. By Post readers. Published Sep. 19, 2024, 6:51 p.m. ET [...] Paging all lefties and their mainstream media outlets: If you believe that the Israeli attack on Hezbollah terrorists was indiscriminate, you are part of the problem. In my lifetime, I have not seen a more surgical and brilliant attack on an enemy. NYPost

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IDF to conduct large-scale training in all firing zones in northern Israel over weekend. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/19/2024 09:40 PM. JPost

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Delta to pause flights between New York and Tel Aviv. By Reuters. 09/19/2024 10:23 PM JPost

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Britain calls for immediate ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah. By Reuters. 09/19/2024 11:20 PM JPost

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Over 100 ready-to-launch rockets in South Lebanon destroyed in IDF strike. By Avi Ashkenazi. 09/19/2024 11:56 PM JPost

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'Precious prey' – Hamas’ guide to murdering Israelis: ‘What are you waiting for?' By Itamar Marcus, September 19, 2024

As Hamas has been thoroughly defeated militarily in Gaza, the Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau abroad Khaled Mashaal is encouraging Palestinians to return to suicide attacks – “Martyrdom operations” – all over the State of Israel and around the world.. Palwatch

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No class tomorrow: Northern Galilee municipality cancels school. By Shaked Sadeh. 09/20/2024 01:05 AM JPost

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Initial report: Shots fired at bus in northern Samaria, no casualties reported. By Alon Hachmon. 09/20/2024 07:43 AM JPost

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Roughly 50 houses in Metulla, northern Israel damaged by Hezbollah rocket barrage. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024 08:48 AM JPost

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Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah says one of its terrorists killed in 'Zionist attack' on Damascus. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024 09:07 AM JPost

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Bulgaria's security agency says no pagers used in Lebanon attack were made in Bulgaria. By Reuters. 09/20/2024 10:04 AM JPost

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IDF launches wave of strikes in southern Lebanon - report By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024 12:20 PM JPost

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Air France announces it will resume flights to Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024 12:48 PM JPost

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Deborah Lipstadt: 'Antisemitism mutates, it comes from right, left, even from Jews'. Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Sep 20, 2024, 1:36 PM ..."There are times where you can be critical of Israel, but when it crosses the line into questioning the right of Israel to exist and when it attacks Jews in the rest of the world, that's antisemitism." INN

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Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction. Israel National News. Sep 20, 2024, 1:54 PM INN

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Sen. Fetterman to Arutz Sheva: It's not about politics, it's about a commitment to Israel Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Sep 20, 2024, 2:24 PM INN

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Watch: Trump invites rescued hostage to join him on stage. Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Sep 20, 2024, 2:40 PM INN

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Killed Hezbollah commander Aqil was wanted for deadly 1983 US embassy, Marine blasts By Reuters. September 20, 2024. 6:34 PM GMT

BEIRUT, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah operations commander killed in an Israeli strike on Friday, had a $7 million bounty on his head for two 1983 Beirut truck bombings that killed more than 300 people at the American embassy and a U.S. Marines barracks. Two security sources in Lebanon confirmed the veteran fighter was killed in an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs during a meeting of the elite Radwan unit of the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group.

Aqil, who has also used the aliases Tahsin and Abdelqader, was the second member of Hezbollah's top military body, the Jihad Council, to be killed in two months after an Israeli strike in the same area targeted Fuad Shukr in July. Israel escalated its attacks on the group this week after months of border fighting triggered by the conflict in Gaza that began on Oct. 7 with a deadly raid and hostage-taking in Israel by Hezbollah's Palestinian ally Hamas.

Like Shukr, Aqil is a veteran of Hezbollah, which was founded by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the early 1980s to battle Israeli forces that had invaded and occupied Lebanon. Born in a village in Lebanon's Beqaa valley sometime around 1960, Aqil had joined the other big Lebanese Shi'ite political movement, Amal, before switching to Hezbollah as a founding member, according to a security source. The United States accuses him of a role in the Beirut truck bombings at the American embassy in April 1983, which killed 63 people, and a U.S. Marine barracks six months later that killed 241 people. Advertisement · Scroll to continue

It further accused him of directing the abduction of American and German hostages in Lebanon and listed him as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist in 2019, putting the $7 million bounty on his head. Referring to the bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks and other attacks on Western interests in Lebanon in the 1980s, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said in a 2022 interview with an Arabic broadcaster that they were carried out by small groups not linked to Hezbollah.

Aqil's cohort of founding Hezbollah operatives helped turn the group from a shadowy militia into Lebanon's most powerful military and political organisation, pushing Israel from its occupation of the south in 2000 and fighting it again in 2006. When Shukr was killed in July, it was seen as the heaviest blow to its command structure since the 2008 assassination of Imad Mughniyeh, remembered by Hezbollah as a legendary commander but by Israel and the United States as a terrorist.

Aqil, whose bounty was set by the United States at an even higher value than that of Shukr's, may prove a similar blow. Reuters

Hagari: Aqil, top Hezbolah commanders were underground, below a residential building when hit. By Emanuel Fabian. September 20, 2024, 7:10 pm.

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil and the top leadership of the terror group’s operations array and elite Radwan Force were gathered underground when they were targeted and killed in an Israeli airstrike a short while ago.

“They gathered underground, under a residential building, in the heart of the Dahiyeh, while using civilians as a human shield. They met to coordinate terror activities against Israeli civilians,” Hagari says in a press conference.

Hagari says that at least 10 Hezbollah commanders were killed in the airstrike in Beirut, alongside Aqil.

Elaborating on an IDF statement issued a few minutes earlier, Hagari says, “Aqil and the Radwan Force commanders who we attacked are the commanders who drew up and led the Hezbollah terror group’s plan, to be carried out on the day the order was given, to attack into the northern territory of the State of Israel — what they called ‘The plan to conquer the Galilee’.”

In this planned invasion, says Hagari, “Hezbollah intended to raid Israeli territory, occupy the communities of the Galilee, and murder and kidnap Israeli citizens — similar to what Hamas did on October 7.”

He says that “the commanders who we eliminated today” had been overseeing attacks on Israeli citizens since October 8, and planned to carry out more such attacks.

In addition to his overseeing attacks on Israel and plans to invade Israel, Aqil was responsible for Hezbollah’s attacks overseas, Hagari says, calling him “a terrorist with a great deal of blood on his hands, responsible for the deaths of many civilians and innocents.” He repeats that Aqil was wanted by the US with a multi-million-dollar bounty on his head.

Hagari says the IDF is maintaining a high offensive and defensive readiness, but that there is no change to home front regulations at present. TOI

Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil eliminated in rare Beirut strike. IDF eliminates Ibrahim Aqil, Head of Hezbollah's Operations Unit. US already classified him as a "terrorist" in 2015 offering 7 million dollars for any information on him. [253] Israel National News. Published: Sep 20, 2024. INN

Report: "The Hezbollah officials who were eliminated planned to carry out an operation in the north similar to October 7". Walla News Staff.

Last updated: 20.9.2024 / 18:46.

Ibrahim Aqil and the other commanders who were eliminated planned to invade Israeli territory, occupy settlements, kidnap and murder Israelis. The IDF informed us that they gathered underground in the Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut, and used civilians as human shields. It was also reported that for now there is no change in the instructions of the Home Front Command. Walla

Halevi: Hezbollah commanders IDF killed planned Oct. 7 in North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024 07:40 PM JPost

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Israel submits challenges to ICC on Gaza arrest warrant requests. By Reuters. 09/20/2024 04:08 PM JPost

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IDF chief meets with Northern Command head amid escalation with Hezbollah. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024 04:50 PM JPost

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British FM David Lammy chairs emergency committee meeting after Beirut strike. By Reuters. 09/20/2024 05:30 PM JPost

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PM Netanyahu postpones trip to New York following Beirut strike. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024 05:32 PM JPost

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Unmanned boat acting 'unpredictably' near Yemen port, authorities investigating. By Reuters. 09/20/2024 05:34 PM JPost

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Prayerfest precedes pager plot in New York Judeo-Christian event. Participants who prayed for Israel at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast in New York this week had their prayers answered following the successful cyberwarfare attack on Hezbollah. Shira Dicker / Media Line|09.20.24|

In the days leading up to the exploding communications device incidents in Lebanon, an under-the-radar gathering was held at one of the most iconic Times Square hotels in New York City.

There was a notable absence of signage in the Marriott Marquis lobby at the event on September 15 and 16. Attendees were told to turn their badges around while on the street. It was difficult to find anything online that announced the spirited, high-energy gathering peppered with high-profile speakers and punctuated by heartfelt prayer, a parade of ornate flags symbolizing the 12 Tribes of Jacob, spontaneous dancing, religious text study, calls for repentance, audible sobbing, the singing of Hebrew songs, the vigorous waving of Israeli flags, and the occasional blast of the shofar. YNet

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Watch: UN chief shown video of tunnel in which hostages were executed. Or Gat, brother of slain hostage Carmel Gat, shows UN chief Antonio Guterres IDF footage of the tunnel in which she and six other hostages were murdered. Israel National News. Sep 20, 2024. INN

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IDF Nahal Brigade soldier severely wounded in combat in southern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024. JPost

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Woman found dead in Judean Desert after going missing with friends. By Yanir Yagna. 09/20/2024. JPost

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Netanyahu summons security officials for consultation on North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/20/2024. JPost

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Thousands rally in Jerusalem demanding victory over Hamas. Protesters urge swift action to free the captives, back the government proposal to free them in a single-phase release.

([254] Israelis gather at the government campus in Jerusalem to call on the state to vanquish Hamas, Sept. 19, 2024. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90).

(September 20, 2024 / JNS) Thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday night for a protest organized by the Tikva Forum for Families of Hostages, demanding immediate and decisive action from the government to secure the release of all Israelis held by Hamas in Gaza and the definitive defeat of the terrorist group.

The demonstration, which took place on Kaplan Street, which runs through the government campus on Givat Ram, starting at 7 p.m., brought together families of hostages, bereaved families from the Forum for Families of Fallen Heroes (the Gvura Forum), war veterans and IDF reservists under the banner “Demanding Resolution Now for the Release of All Hostages.”

The protest comes amid ongoing negotiations for a hostage deal, with critics arguing that current proposals could leave captives in Gaza for years without Israel maintaining leverage over Hamas.

Knesset member Limor Son Har-Melech (Otzma Yehudit) addressed the crowd, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

“Our goal is clear: to bring back all our hostages,” she declared. “What we need to do today is one thing only: Strike Hamas in every possible way until they are forced to release our loved ones.”

Son Har-Melech also stressed the importance of maintaining pressure on Hamas by restricting aid supplies and other goods from entering Gaza until all hostages are free.

The protest gained significant momentum earlier in the day when Rabbi Tzvi Tau, a prominent figure in the Religious Zionist community and president of the Har Hamor Yeshivah in Jerusalem, issued a letter calling on the public to attend.

“It is a great mitzvah to join the clear, healthy and loyal voice of the people at tonight’s mass rally,” Tau wrote, urging support for the government’s military efforts and the soldiers defending Israel.

One phase proposal

The Tikvah Forum expressed support for a new hostage deal proposal reportedly submitted by Israel to the United States. The proposal includes the release of all Israeli captives, the exit of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar from the Gaza Strip, the release of terrorists held by Israel, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the establishment of a new control mechanism in the Strip.

“The Tikva Forum for Hostage Families expresses great support for the new proposal, which includes the release of all the hostages held in Hamas’s dungeons for a whole year in a single phase,” the group stated. “We believe that only a deal in one phase can bring the hostages home. Any other deal is not feasible and could lead to the murder of the hostages.”

Shimon Or, an uncle of hostage Avinatan Or, told JNS after attending the rally: “Allowing Hamas to give back only some of the hostages would give it leverage, in the form of the remaining hostages, that it could use to drag out negotiations for years, all the while signaling to the Palestinian population that it’s in charge.”

The current premise of the indirect negotiations, in which Hamas has expressed a tentative willingness to release only some of the hostages, Shimon Or, who is a member of the Tikvah Forum, added, is a “pipe dream. It’s not going to lead anywhere. So anyone who actually wants to see the hostages return needs to change the premise, which is what we’re calling to do.”

Members of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum also said, “We welcome the new Netanyahu proposal, which strengthens security in Israel and allows for a comprehensive regional arrangement. The prime minister must lead this proposal with courage, determination, and speed.”

More than 30 families of hostages are expected to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly session to meet with international officials and advocate for the release of their loved ones.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday harshly criticized an Israeli television news report accusing him of “torpedoing” a ceasefire deal with Hamas, saying it echoed the terrorist group’s propaganda.

“The fact that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acceded to every American proposal for releasing the hostages despite the ultimatum from elements in the coalition completely refutes the claim that he has torpedoed any deal whatsoever due to political considerations,” his office said in a statement in response to the Channel 12 report.

“The false claims in the media against Prime Minister Netanyahu echo the propaganda of the Hamas terrorist organization and invert reality. Prime Minister Netanyahu has already brought about the release of 154 hostages, 117 of whom are alive, and will continue to utilize all means to release the hostages,” the Prime Minister’s Office said.

Hamas currently holds 101 hostages captive in Gaza, including 97 abducted on Oct. 7. JNS

Senior IDF source to i24NEWS: elimination of Hezbollah's Aqil made possible by exceptional performance of IDF's Intelligence Corps. The statement represents a follow-up on an exclusive interview conducted by i24NEWS on Thursday with a senior IDF officer who served with the commander of the IDF's elite 8200 intelligence unit.

Matthias Inbar. Defense Correspondent, i24NEWS. September 20, 2024 at 05:44 PM. latest revision September 20, 2024 at 05:51 PM i24

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‘Whole of Hezbollah’s senior command level likely damaged’. Former defense official says beeper attack joins other strikes that appear to be "softening up" the terrorist group ahead of future developments. Yaakov Lappin. (September 20, 2024 / JNS) As the dust settles from the mass pager and radio communication blasts that rocked Hezbollah in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, and caused thousands of injuries and dozens of deaths in the ranks of the Iran-backed terror army, observers have begun to assess the damage incurred by the Islamist group.

In a televised speech on Thursday, Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah acknowledged that his organization absorbed an unprecedented blow to its personnel and security, adding that there was no dispute that “the enemy has technological superiority.” Nasrallah and other Hezbollah leaders have vowed retaliation. JNS

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Report: One injured in barrage on northern Israel. Around 100 missiles launched towards Tzfat and Golan Heights, one victim suffers light injuries. Israel National News Published: Sep 20, 2024, 1:30 PM (GMT+3) Updated: 3:06 PM INN

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Slain Israeli hostage held by Hamas in ‘inhuman’ conditions underneath Gaza, sisters tell CNN. By Rob Picheta, CNN.

Updated: 10:28 PM EDT, Fri September 20, 2024. Source: CNN.

The sisters of an Israeli woman kidnapped and killed by Hamas have described the “inhuman” conditions in which she was held captive, telling CNN they have been living “a nightmare” since her body was recovered by the Israeli military in an underground tunnel in Gaza.

Eden Yerushalmi was taken from the Nova music festival when Hamas launched its October 7 attack on Israel, and her body was among six recovered by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) late last month.

Her sisters Shani and May told CNN’s Anderson Cooper they had received proof that she was alive on three occasions, including just three weeks before her death.

“It’s very difficult for us. We feel like we’re in a nightmare,” Shani Yerushalmi said. “Sometimes it feels like it isn’t real, like it’s not happening to us, because the whole time we truly believed that Eden would come back home alive.”

Yerushalmi’s family have learned details of her captivity from the IDF since her body was returned to Israel from Gaza. Describing the tunnel in which she was kept for several weeks, Shani said: “They barely could stand fully … they couldn’t sleep next to each other, only in a line. There were no windows, no air, no light. Barely food, and if they needed to go to the bathroom they were forced to do it in a bucket.”

The IDF said the group’s bodies were found in a Hamas-run tunnel under the city of Rafah, and that they were “brutally” murdered “a short while” before troops were able to reach them. The IDF told the family her sister was “shot in the head from very close range,” and had marks on her hands from defending herself, May told CNN.

Yerushalmi’s death, along with five other Israeli captives, ignited fresh rage in the country, much of it directed at the handling of the crisis by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

More than 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage on October 7, according to Israeli authorities, and more[sic] than 40,000[sic.?] Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s ensuing war began. Netanyahu has been under intense pressure to reach a ceasefire-for-hostages deal that would secure the return of more than 100 people still held in the enclave.

“In that specific tunnel we know that they were a few weeks, which is horrible. I don’t know if I could be in there a day,” Shani told CNN.

Yerushalmi, along with Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Carmel Gat, was slated to be released as part of the “humanitarian category” based on a framework deal Israel and Hamas agreed to in early July, two Israeli officials told CNN after the recovery of their bodies, with one of them adding: “Our prime minister delayed it.”

The 23-year-old from Tel Aviv was a pilates instructor and working as a bartender at the Nova music festival on October 7. When sirens sounded, Yerushalmi sent a video of rocket fire to her family group chat, saying she was leaving the festival, according to the Hostages Families Forum.

For four hours, she spoke with her two sisters, May and Shani, who heard everything she went through as she tried to escape. Her last words were: “They’ve caught me.”

May, who chose to see Yerushalmi’s body after its return to Israel, told CNN: “We gave her a last hug to say goodbye to her. She was so thin, we could feel her bones sticking out.” Her autopsy later showed she was just 79 pounds when she died.

The sisters described Yerushalmi as a friendly and warm person, with May saying: “The most important thing is that she was a hero, and she survived 11 months in those tunnels.” CNN

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Saudi media reports targeted building in Dahieh held a senior Radwan Force meeting. Sources told the Saudi television network Al-Arabiya that the meeting that was attacked in the Dahieh district in Beirut included the Radwan Force's high command. According to the sources, the strike killed the commander of Unit 800, a battalion commander, the head of the training division, and the headquarters director. Lior Ben Ari|09.20.24 YNet

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Many Syrians are celebrating the death of Hezbollah’s top official Hussein Ghandour, which was announced yesterday at 19:00.

According to them, Ghandour, which they nickname “the Butcher of Madaya”, was responsible for starving the residents of the Syrian town of Machaya, northwest of Damascus, when he fought alongside the Assad regime during the civil war in Syria.

According to them, Ghandour buried wounded Syrians while they were still alive and was responsible for the agonizing death of many of the town’s residents.

Late justice by the hands of Israel. Hezbollah haters in Syria and Lebanon are starting to wake up. Seeing Hezbollah taking significant blows gives them hope that the Lebanese terrorist organization will finally pay for its crimes. They have scores to settle with Hezbollah. [255] 21/09/2024, 10:35 AbualiExpress

Hamas Atrocities @HamasAtrocities: The Butcher of Madaya ELIMINATED!

17 Hezbollah members were killed in the Beirut attack yesterday. But let's concentrate on just one.

Meet Hossein Ali A'andor, senior Hezbollah official!. He was nicknamed "The Butcher of Madaya" in Syria.

As part of Hezbollah's forces fighting alongside the Syrian army in the civil war, he withheld food from civilians, slaughtered them and ordered the mass burial of the wounded while they were still alive - according to sources in Syria. Sep 21, 2024 on X

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Hamas commander, Muhammad Mansour, killed in Gaza.

During an operation inside Gaza, IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mansour, who was a significant technological knowledge hub in Hamas' military intelligence. This was announced by IDF spokesperson, who also reported that additional terrorists were killed in the central and southern parts of the Strip. It was further reported the Air Force attacked around 20 targets in the last 24 hours using fighter jets and aircraft across the Gaza Strip, including terror infrastructures, military buildings, and terrorist squads. Matan Tzuri|09.21.24. YNet

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At least 31 were killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanese health minister says. By Reuters.09/21/2024 11:46 AM JPost

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Iran's Supreme Leader says Israel is committing 'shameless crimes[sic]' against children[sic]. By Reuters. 09/21/2024 12:09 PM JPost

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Israel restricts airspace Hadera northward. Decision comes given the swarms of Hezbollah UAV, rocket attacks and Israel's recent string of strikes on senior terrorists Ron Ben-Yishai, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger|09.21.24. YNet

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Palestinian woman with a false ID discovered working in elementary school. A concerned mother called the police upon seeing an unidentified woman working in sanitation in an elementary school in central Israel; Upon examination, it was discovered her ID was forged and she was carrying a large knife, prompting officers to congratulate the mother for her alertness in a very delicate situation. Raanan Ben-Zur|09.21.24 YNet

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Dearborn, Michigan Imam Usama Abdulghani: We Have Slow-Boiled The Israeli Frog For A Whole Year, Even If They Killed Some Of Our Commanders; There Is No Way To Deal With The Israelis, They Cannot Be Alive; Their Politicians Are Like Sick Puppies That Must Be Put Down; Hizbullah Secretary-General Nasrallah’s Speeches Are Masterpieces.

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Source: Online Platforms - "Light of Guidance on YouTube" Memri

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IDF reveals names of Radwan commanders killed in Beirut strikes. Military publishes names of senior Hezbollah military chiefs following series of strikes aiming to weaken terror group; these are the senior figures still alive and active.

Lior Ben Ari|09.21.24

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit on Saturday released the names of senior commanders of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force who were eliminated on Friday following airstrikes in Beirut’s Dahieh neighborhood.

According to the military, Ibrahim Aqil, head of operations and commander of the Radwan Force is the most senior figure eliminated in the latest series of strikes.

(Radwan Force commanders eliminated in Lebanon. [256]. Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit).

“As well as Aqil, 15 other Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in the strike, including senior commanders in the Radwan Force chain of command,” the IDF said in a statement on Saturday.

“Among the terrorists eliminated, was Abu Hassan Samir, who served as the head of the Radwan Force training unit. He held various positions within the terrorist organization and was commander of the Radwan Force for a decade until early 2024.

“He was one of the planners and leaders of the "Conquer the Galilee" attack plan and was involved in advancing Hezbollah's entrenchment in southern Lebanon while attempting to improve the organization's ground combat capabilities. Over the years, and during the first months of the war, he planned and executed numerous shooting attacks and infiltrations into Israeli territory,” the statement added.

According to the IDF, other senior Hezbollah commanders killed in the strikes included: - Samer Abdul-Halim Halawi, commander of the coastal area. - Abbas Sami Maslamani, commander of the Qana area. - Abdullah Abbas Hajazi, commander of the Ramim ridge area. - Muhammed Ahmad Reda, commander of the Al-Khiam area. - Hassan Hussein Madi, commander of the Mount Dov area. IDF Info. (Hezbollah's chain of command. [257] Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit).

“These commanders had been leading and planning the Radwan Force's attack and infiltration plan into Israeli territory for years, to be executed when given the order,” the military said. The IDF also confirmed that two other senior Hezbollah members, Hassan Yussef Abad Alssatar and Hussein Ahmad Dahraj, were eliminated in the operation. Alssatar was responsible for Radwan Force operations and advanced all the force's munitions operations while Dahraj acted as the Radwan Force’s chief of staff and was involved in the transfer of weapons and the terror group’s strength-building. “Aqil and the commanders eliminated in the strike were responsible for planning, advancing, and executing hundreds of terrorist operations against Israel, including the planning of Hezbollah's murderous scheme to raid the communities of the Galilee,” the military said.

Other of Hezbollah’s military officials remain alive, however. These include: -Ali Karaki – A commander on the level of Fuad Shukr and Ibrahim Aqil, both of whom were assassinated. Karaki is responsible for Hezbollah's military operations in southern Lebanon, overseeing the terror group's geographical units in the area. -Muhammad Haydar – Haydar was previously a member of the Lebanese parliament on behalf of Hezbollah. According to Lebanese outlet Al-Akhbar he managed the organization's networks outside Lebanon. -Talal Hamiyah – Leads the terror group’s Unit 910, responsible for conducting Hezbollah's "foreign operations" through cells around the world. This unit is in charge of planning, coordinating, and executing attacks outside Lebanon, particularly against Western targets. The U.S. designated Hamiyah as a wanted terrorist in 2012. -Haytham Ali Tabatabai – A high-ranking, mysterious figure within Hezbollah. He was designated an international terrorist by the U.S. in 2016. According to reports, he’s a central military leader in Hezbollah and commanded the group's special forces in Syria and Yemen. -Abu Ali Rida – Commander of Hezbollah’s Badr Unit which oversees the region north of the Litani River up to the city of Sidon in Lebanon. Rida is the only remaining regional Hezbollah commander in the country’s south. Another senior military figure is Khuder Yusef Nader who commands Hezbollah’s Unit 900, which serves as Hezbollah’s secret police. Other high-ranking officials, both in Hezbollah's military and political leadership, also play a role in the organization's military decision-making. YNet

IDF confirms assassination of Ibrahim Aqil, names 15 Hezbollah commanders killed in strike. These Hezbollah commanders have been orchestrating attacks against Israel for years. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024 JPost

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Israel's UN envoy: 'Hezbollah violating international law, won't allow their attacks to continue'. By Reuters. 09/21/2024. JPost

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Hamas mourns killing of top Hezbollah commander, says it is 'folly' Israel will pay price for. By Reuters. 09/21/2024. JPost

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White House was not informed before Beirut strike on Ibrahim Akil. By Walla! 09/21/2024. JPost

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Japan's Icom: Highly unlikely wireless devices that exploded in Lebanon are our products. By Reuters. 09/21/2024. JPost

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IDF strikes terrorist infrastructure in early morning strike on Nuseirat, Gaza. By By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024. JPost

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WATCH: IDF thwarts attempt by Gaza terrorists to loot aid truck. IDF troops identified a vehicle that pulled to the front of a line of aid trucks and an armed individual exiting the vehicle. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024 JPost

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'We remain at the highest state of alert,' IAF commander says in a briefing. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024 JPost

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IDF strikes 180 targets in southern Lebanon, dismantles launchers. Military reports Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Lebanon hit 180 targets in the area and eliminate capabilities of thousands of munition launchers. Matan Tzuri|09.21.24 YNet

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Werder Bremen holds tribute to slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. German soccer club's fans hoist picture of hostage murdered in Gaza in first game since the news of his death were released; 'May your memory be a revolution'. Ynet|09.21.24|20:30

German soccer club Werder Bremen and its fans paid tribute on Saturday to Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, at their first home game since the news of his and five other hostages’ deaths in Gaza.

Before the match against Bayern Munich (a 5-0 loss), fans showed a tribute featuring Hersh’s portrait and the words: "Shalom, Salam, Peace. May your memory be a revolution, achi! (my brother in Hebrew)," referencing his father's eulogy. Goldberg-Polin had been a big fan of the German team. [258] YNet

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Two terrorists who held hostages eliminated IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals that two of the terrorists who held the six hostages who were murdered in captivity have been eliminated. Nitsan Keidar. Sep 21, 2024, 9:27 PM (GMT+3)

IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari on Saturday night reported that the IDF eliminated two of the terrorists who killed six Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza.

During a live update, Hagari said, "In Gaza, we continue operating to dismantle Hamas' military wing. We have not forgotten, even for a moment, the hostages, and we are doing everything possible to bring them home."

"This evening, we updated the families of Hersh, Eden, Ori, Alex, Almog, and Carmel, may their memories be a blessing, that we eliminated two terrorists who had held them hostage in a tunnel in the Rafah area.

"The day after the hostages were murdered, troops from the 162nd Division identified two terrorists emerging from an underground tunnel shaft in the Tel al-Sultan area and eliminated them during an encounter. After investigating the findings from the tunnel and equipment on the terrorists, we found DNA evidence and several items belonging to the terrorists we eliminated. Based on the findings and the information available to us, these terrorists that were eliminated were the same terrorists who were in the tunnel where the bodies of the six hostages were discovered.

"The findings show they were there when they were murdered and we are investigating their involvement in the murder. Should we obtain further information, we will first update the families and then the public. We will pursue and reach everyone responsible for this heinous murder, and we will not stop until we reach them all." (The eliminated terrorists. [259]) INN

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IDF says it struck Hamas operatives at inactive Gaza school; 21 reported killed. ...at al-Falah school; senior Hamas intelligence officer and armed looters of aid killed in separate strikes. By Emanuel Fabian, AFP and TOI Staff. September 21, 2024. TOI

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IDF soldier seriously wounded in Jenin. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024 07:24 PM JPost

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IDF Northern Command holds situation assessment at Lebanese border. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024 07:24 PM JPost

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IDF struck over 400 Hezbollah targets on Saturday. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024 07:44 PM JPost

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Kinneret closes its beaches following Home Front Command Guidelines. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024 09:23 PM JPost

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Tikva Forum demonstrates in Jerusalem urging gov't to increase pressure on Hamas to return hostages. By Atara Beck, Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/21/2024 10:37 PM JPost

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US asks all citizens to depart Lebanon while flights still available, amid fears of escalation. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 12:20 AM JPost

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IDF intercepts aerial targets coming towards Israel from Iraq. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 04:57 AM JPost

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Rashida Tlaib Rages On Being Shown With Exploding Pager In Cartoon | US Congress | Lebanon | Israel. Videos. Published on Sep 21, 2024 09:32 PM IST

Palestinian-U.S. lawmaker Rashida Tlaib condemned a cartoon depicting her next to an exploding pager, calling it "racist."[sic] Published in the National Review magazine, the cartoon features a caption reading, "Odd. My pager just exploded," referring to recent pager explosions in Lebanon targeting devices used by Hezbollah. The deadly attacks have resulted in at least 37 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries this week. H.T.

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DeSantis at IAC: A two-state solution is a stepping stone to the destruction of Israel. Florida Governor speaks at IAC Summit in Washington, DC: There has never been a Palestinian Arab state! Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Sep 22, 2024, 4:22 AM (GMT+3) INN

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'We have God'. Miriam Adelson told Trump: This is our secret. Yoni Kempinski, Washington Sep 22, 2024, 4:50 AM INN

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Beit She’arim faces direct hit in third round of attacks from Lebanon, killing several cows. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 05:42 AM JPost

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Classes cancelled in most schools in Golan, Galilee. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 05:52 AM JPost

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Home Front Command makes changes to guidelines for northern Israel. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 06:07 AM JPost

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Alerts sounded throughout northern Israel, red alert in Be'er Ora. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 06:40 AM JPost

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Rep. Elise Stefanik: 'At every turn, Harris & Biden turned their back on Israel'. House Republican Conference Chair warns at IAC conference in Washington that 'as bad as Biden has been, Harris will be worse, actively undermine Israel's self-defense.' Yoni Kempinski, Washington. Sep 22, 2024, 7:56 AM (GMT+3) INN

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Watch: Explosion as rockets strikes Kiryat Bialik. Hezbollah rocket strikes residential neighborhood, wounding 3, as terror group launched over 100 rockets at Israel on Sunday morning. Israel National News. Sep 22, 2024, 9:56 AM (GMT+3) ...Two men in their seventies were wounded, one moderately and one lightly. A 16-year-old girl was also wounded in the rocket strike. Magen David Adom medics and paramedics treated the wounded and evacuated them to Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. INN

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Hospitals and medical centers in Israel's North to operate in sheltered areas, Health Ministry says. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 10:08 AM JPost

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President Herzog to Sky News: We were restrained, but something has to end. Israeli President speaks with British media channel about the recent developments between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, says there is a 'sense of disappointment' in Israel over recent actions by the UK government. . Israel National News. Sep 22, 2024, 11:18 AM (GMT+3) INN

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IAF launches fresh wave of strikes in Lebanon after massive Hezbollah attack. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 11:24 AM JPost

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US Secretary of Defense Austin, Gallant discuss situation in North. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 11:29 AM JPost

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IAF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in Kafr Qasem School in northern Gaza. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 12:24 PM JPost

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Drone sirens sound throughout northern Israel, Kiryat Shmona area. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 12:31 PM JPost

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REPORT: Hezbollah Pagers Were Individually Detonated, Attackers Knew Where Targets Were. September 22, 2024. 10:30 am.

According to a report from Israel’s Channel 12, each Hezbollah pager that exploded was individually set to detonate, with those behind the attack having precise knowledge of their targets’ locations and movements to minimize collateral damage.

“Each pager had its own arrangements. That’s how it was possible to control who was hit and who wasn’t,” an unnamed foreign security source told the TV station. The attackers reportedly ensured that only the person carrying the pager was harmed, sparing civilians who may have been nearby at the time of the blasts.

Footage from the incident showed one man being killed by his pager while standing next to a fruit and vegetable stand, but, as Channel 12’s report notes, great care was taken to prevent injuries to bystanders. “They knew who he was with and where he was, so that the vegetable seller in the supermarket would not be hurt,” the report explained, citing foreign sources.

The attack, which Hezbollah has blamed on Israel, marks an unprecedented event in the ongoing conflict between the two. While Israel has not officially claimed responsibility, the report adds new details to an already complex situation, revealing that tens of thousands of pagers had been manufactured with explosives specifically for this operation.

According to the Channel 12 report, Hezbollah had increased its use of pagers after its military chief Fuad Shukr was killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike in Beirut in July. Growing wary of using mobile phones, which could be intercepted, Hezbollah operatives had relied more heavily on pagers, unaware that they were carrying Trojan Horse devices.

Ronen Bergman, an investigative journalist for The New York Times and Yediot Achronot, was also interviewed for the report. He described how a brilliant female intelligence operative, under the age of 30, somewhere in the Middle East, had masterminded the entire scheme. “It was decided to set up a factory to build the devices from scratch so that ‘it won’t be a device that we will tamper with; it will be a device that we will produce,’” Channel 12 reported.

The decision to detonate the pagers this week may have been driven by concerns that Hezbollah was about to discover the Trojan Horse devices, though a foreign security source disputes this claim. The report also suggests the attack was strategically timed, with former IDF intelligence chief Amos Yadlin emphasizing that the goal is to send a message to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah that his ongoing attacks on northern Israel are costing him dearly, both in manpower and public support within Lebanon.

The coordinated attack is not considered a strategic strike, however, with sources indicating that Israel possesses far more sophisticated capabilities for dealing with Hezbollah and Iran. According to the report, these capabilities have been in development for years, but their potential was not fully utilized against Hamas, which partly explains the failure to prevent the October 7 attacks.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC). YWN

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"Equipped like a country": this is what Hezbollah's missile threat looks like. Sapir Lipkin|09.22.24|13:08. [260] Nako

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The signal from Hezbollah in the shadow of the escalation, and the ridicule in Lebanon to Nasrallah|09.22.24|14:23 Mako

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Defense Minister Gallant: Hezbollah has begun to sense Israel's capabilities after attacks. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 01:07 PM JPost

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Crashes from Lebanon detected in Menara, fire breaks out in area . By Eli Ashkenazi. 09/22/2024 01:26 PM JPost

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'We have significantly harmed Hezbollah': emphasizes Northern Command officer. By Jerusalem Post Staff. 09/22/2024 05:25 PM JPost

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Herzog: Hezbollah chiefs were meeting to plan Oct. 7-style invasion when killed. President confirms terror group commanders slain in Friday’s IDF strike were set on ‘horrendous’ rampage in north; Lebanese source: They were meeting on ‘plans for ground invasion’. By TOI Staff. September 22, 2024, 4:28 PM TOI

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North under siege: Rockets cause hospitals to nix procedures, schools and beaches to close. ‘Most people live in stress and worry,’ one Safed resident says with cities on war footing; ‘My blood pressure goes up every time I hear a siren’. ([261] Hospital staff and soldiers move patients and equipment to the underground ward at Rambam Medical Center as fighting escalates between Israel and Hezbollah. in Haifa, on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) By Diana Bletter. September 22, 2024, 5:05 PM TOI

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Noam Yechiel, 17, killed in car crash amid rocket fire, described as ‘delightful boy’. Yechiel was on his way back to Hadera with friends when the accident happened; police investigating whether the siren caused the driver to panic and crash. By TOI Staff. September 22, 2024, 5:12 PM TOI

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Islamic resistance in Iraq says it targeted Israeli base with drones. By Reuters. 09/23/2024 05:27 AM JPost

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Further reading

• Mapping the Massacres

• Special Announcement – The Hamas Atrocities Documentation Center (HADC) (MEMRI)

• Testimonials from the War in Israel, Oct 23

• Hamas Massacre

• Hamas.com warning, graphic!

• List of Companies That Have Condemned Hamas' Terrorist Attack on Israel

See also

• Guardian of Walls
• Dogs of Hamas
• Loay Alnaji
• Columbia Untisemity

"The Mufti.. concocted a new kind of antisemitism that combined traditional Muslim antisemitism, like the anti-Jewish verses you find in the Koran, with the Nazi antisemitism that demonised Jews... His whole ideology was antisemitic and from the very beginning he targeted Jews, not Zionists."

The difference between lies and reality is sometimes just a color on a map

W. Ormsby-Gore as he was preparing the royal commission report, "Though I knew there was ill-feeling between Jews and Arabs, I had not realized the depth and intensity of the hatred with which the Jews are held by the Arabs..."

"It is not Israel's settlement blocks but rather the Palestinian ideological blockade that constitutes the biggest barrier to peaceful arrangements . The Jew-hatred in this region must no longer be played down as a kind of local custom ..."

The only tweet (July 2014) on the Twitter account of the late American Elan Ganeles - murdered by Arab-Islamist "Palestinian" on Feb 27, 2023 hy"d: "I think you're always going to have tension in the Middle East, when there's [are] people who want to kill Jews, and the Jews don't want to be killed, and neither side is willing to compromise."