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Marc Zell

Marc Zell: 'Iran's transparent strategy-stall & wait for Trump to face pressure'

Adv. Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel and VP and General Counsel of Republicans Overseas INC, says that neither the US or Israel is 'being led' by the other, but are partners.

Marc Zell: 'Iran's transparent strategy-stall & wait for Trump to face pressure'

Drone footage:

Drone footage: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated while riding a motorcycle

IDF drone identifies Hezbollah terrorist posing an imminent threat to troops and eliminates him as he attempts to flee on a motorcycle.

Drone footage: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated while riding a motorcycle

Report:

Report: IRGC has seized power from Supreme Leader

After Khamenei’s killing, Iran’s leadership shifts toward IRGC control, with Mojtaba Khamenei holding a limited role amid ongoing war.

Report: IRGC has seized power from Supreme Leader

Study shows

Study shows: Left-wing orgs inflate violence data in Judea and Samaria

Erez Weiner and Gabi Siboni published a study claiming that the term “settler violence" is the product of a coordinated campaign by left-wing organizations funded by foreign entities.

Study shows: Left-wing orgs inflate violence data in Judea and Samaria

Petah Tikva murder:

11th suspect arrested in connection with murder of Yamano Zalka

Police arrested another suspect, aged 15, in connection with the murder of pizzeria employee Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva last week.

11th suspect arrested in connection with murder of Yamano Zalka

Meron on Lag Ba'omer: Up to 1,500 people in each area

New plan limits Meron Lag Ba'omer gatherings to capped groups with timed entry, aiming to preserve tradition while ensuring safety under current security restrictions.

Meron on Lag Ba'omer: Up to 1,500 people in each area

London stabbing

London stabbing: 'It's hunting season on Jews'

The Combat Antisemitism Movement warns that if governments continue to tolerate antisemitism, this 'hunting season on Jews' will continue.

London stabbing: 'It's hunting season on Jews'

London stabbing

London stabbing: 'Incitement against Jews leads to bloodshed'

World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls on UK leaders to eradicate antisemitic incitement, following the stabbing of 2 haredim in Golders Green.

London stabbing: 'Incitement against Jews leads to bloodshed'

Appeal to bar sex offender Rabbi from Lag B'Omer ceremony

The Movement for Quality Government has demanded that Rabbi Eliezer Berland and the Shuvu Banim community be barred from participating in the Lag BaOmer bonfire lightings in Meron.

Appeal to bar sex offender Rabbi from Lag B'Omer ceremony

IDF eliminates terrorist who crossed Gaza security line

Troops neutralize suspect approaching forces in southern Gaza, as military maintains operations under ceasefire terms.

IDF eliminates terrorist who crossed Gaza security line

Twice In A Week:

Twice In A Week: President of Germany's Union of Jewish Students attacked again

Ron Dekel, president of the Union of Jewish Students in Germany, was attacked twice within a week in Berlin, including near a synagogue, after he filmed harassment against him.

Twice In A Week: President of Germany's Union of Jewish Students attacked again

Approval granted for 126 permanent homes in Sa-Nur

Twenty-one years after the Disengagement, a plan to build 126 permanent homes in Sa-Nur was approved, with private houses alongside apartment buildings around the historic fortress.

Approval granted for 126 permanent homes in Sa-Nur

Israel sanctions Hamas-linked Gaza flotilla campaign

Defense Minister Israel Katz announces sanctions targeting crowdfunding effort behind 'humanitarian' flotilla.

Israel sanctions Hamas-linked Gaza flotilla campaign

Judge compared illegal residents to Jews in the Holocaust

A Juvenile Court judge sparked controversy after comparing underage illegal residents of Israel to Jews in the Holocaust, during a hearing in which he decided not to convict them or impose a sentence.

Judge compared illegal residents to Jews in the Holocaust

In Lebanon:

IDF uncovers massive Hezbollah explosives, weapons cache in Lebanon

IDF troops locate 900-kg booby-trapped device and stockpiles of rockets and mortars, as forces continue operations to remove threats and eliminate terrorists in southern Lebanon.

IDF uncovers massive Hezbollah explosives, weapons cache in Lebanon

Hezbollah's latest ceasefire breach

IAF downs UAVs launched from Lebanon as multiple aerial threats trigger sirens in northern Israel.

Hezbollah's latest ceasefire breach

Palestinian couple exposed after 20 years with stolen identity

A covert investigation uncovered a Palestinian Arab couple who led double lives under an Israeli identity for over 20 years. They are suspected of fraud and receiving state funds.

Palestinian couple exposed after 20 years with stolen identity

Suspected murder-suicide in Ramle

Woman hit by vehicle in Ramle, man found lifeless after jumping from building, believed to be tied to single murder-suicide incident.

Suspected murder-suicide in Ramle

Massive building push in Jordan Valley

The Supreme Planning Council approved the construction and regularization plans for several Israeli towns in the Jordan Valley.

Massive building push in Jordan Valley

Trump threatens Iran: No more Mister Nice Guy

US President Donald Trump publishes aggressive social media post, warning Iran to 'get smart soon.'

Trump threatens Iran: No more Mister Nice Guy

Court rejects Netanyahu's request to delay start of testimony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks out of court session with judges' approval after request to begin later rejected.

Court rejects Netanyahu's request to delay start of testimony

Switzerland rejects call to recognize Palestinian state

The Swiss parliament rejected a proposal to recognize a Palestinian state by a majority of 116 opposing votes. The Foreign Policy Committee determined that the conditions for recognition are not currently met.

Switzerland rejects call to recognize Palestinian state

Trump warns advisers:

Trump warns advisers: Prepare for extended blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Iranian official says ball in US' court, demands 'mutual respect,' removal of blockade.

Trump warns advisers: Prepare for extended blockade of Strait of Hormuz

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets, eliminates terrorists in Lebanon

IDF eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists, strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets, eliminates terrorists in Lebanon

Another Hasidic community moves to Emmanuel

Rabbis, community leaders and professionals held a meeting yesterday to premier a new housing project in Emmanuel for the Lelov Hasidic community.

Another Hasidic community moves to Emmanuel

Attack in Binyamin:

Attack in Binyamin: Two IDF soldiers lightly injured, one terrorist eliminated

IDF soldiers operating in the village of Silwad attacked by two terrorists who injured them. One terrorist eliminated and another apprehended.

Attack in Binyamin: Two IDF soldiers lightly injured, one terrorist eliminated

Duke University lifts suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine

Duke University reinstates its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and restores its funding after a brief suspension over antisemitic post.

Duke University lifts suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine

Amid Iran blockade

US forces seize and release ship in Arabian Sea amid Iran blockade

US Central Command announces that American forces temporarily seized a vessel suspected of heading to Iran in the Arabian Sea, later releasing it after confirming it would not dock in an Iranian port.

US forces seize and release ship in Arabian Sea amid Iran blockade

US sanctions 35 Iranian entities in 'shadow banking' crackdown

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s shadow banking network, while warning banks against dealings with Chinese refineries paying Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

US sanctions 35 Iranian entities in 'shadow banking' crackdown

After protests and threats

Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes after protests and threats

Berlin branch of popular Tel Aviv restaurant Gila and Nancy, owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani and partner Shahar Segal, permanently closes after just eight months due to repeated protests and security concerns.

Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes after protests and threats

United Arab Emirates withdraws from OPEC

United Arab Emirates announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, citing alignment with its long-term economic and energy strategy. The decision represents a significant challenge to the influential oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia.

United Arab Emirates withdraws from OPEC

US 250th anniversary:

Trump portrait to appear in special US passport for 250th anniversary

US State Department preparing limited-edition redesign of the American passport featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait and signature to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in July.

Trump portrait to appear in special US passport for 250th anniversary

Israel’s ultimatum for a deal in Lebanon

Officials in Israel are making it clear that extending the ceasefire until mid-May is the last opportunity for negotiations. “We will not wait forever."

Israel’s ultimatum for a deal in Lebanon

Former FBI Director Comey charged with threatening Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted in North Carolina over an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as “86 47," which officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.

Former FBI Director Comey charged with threatening Trump

Ilan Shohat appointed as KKL-JNF's CEO

Board of Directors of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund appoints Ilan Shohat as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer following a unanimous recommendation by the search committee.

Ilan Shohat appointed as KKL-JNF's CEO

Cleared for Publication

Cleared for Publication: Civilian Defense Ministry employee killed in Lebanon

Amer Hujeirat, who worked for a contracting company performing engineering works on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, killed by drone in southern Lebanon. His son, 19, lightly injured by shrapnel.

Cleared for Publication: Civilian Defense Ministry employee killed in Lebanon

MK Elazar Stern breaks with Lapid, will run with Eisenkot

Knesset member Elazar Stern of Yesh Atid announced that he intends to run in the upcoming elections together with Gadi Eisenkot.

MK Elazar Stern breaks with Lapid, will run with Eisenkot

Haredi protesters broke into home of military Investigations Division commander.

Dozens of Jerusalem Faction protesters broke into the yard of Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin’s home in protest of the arrest of draft evaders.

Haredi protesters broke into home of military Investigations Division commander.

UK envoy:

UK envoy: US ‘special relationship’ may now center on Israel

“I think there is probably one country that has a special relationship with the United States - and that is probably Israel," Britain’s ambassador reportedly said, while emphasizing continued strong UK-US ties.

UK envoy: US ‘special relationship’ may now center on Israel

President’s Residence proposes mediation in Netanyahu cases

The legal adviser to the President’s Residence has invited the parties in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal cases to discussions aimed at reaching agreements before any hearing on the pardon request.

President’s Residence proposes mediation in Netanyahu cases