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German academics:

Academia in Germany: ‘No place for antisemitism at universities!’

Hundreds of German professors denounced antisemitism in academia and called out against: 'the display of terror symbols, the denial of Israel's right to exist, and any acts of violence or destruction on university premises.'

Academia in Germany: ‘No place for antisemitism at universities!’

'Becoming routine'

'Becoming routine:' UK Tory candidate's office defaced by anti-Israel vandals

Parliamentary candidate Robert Largan called a "Zionist child killer" in red graffiti defacing his office. Largan says he has experienced antisemitism during the campaign despite not being Jewish.

'Becoming routine:' UK Tory candidate's office defaced by anti-Israel vandals

Israel's most common baby names of 2023

Central Bureau of Statistics publishes statistics on baby names in Israel throughout 2023.

Israel's most common baby names of 2023

'Pursuing deification':

'Pursuing deification': North Korean officials seen wearing Kim Jong-Un loyalty badges

North Korean media outlets have published photos of senior officials wearing lapel pins showing Kim Jong-Un. Until recently, the common lapel pins had only depicted his father and grandfather, Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il.

'Pursuing deification': North Korean officials seen wearing Kim Jong-Un loyalty badges

Eyewitness: Victim yelled 'Oww!' and fell

Menachem Ben Shachar, a local resident who was speaking with a group of hikers, recalls the moments of the terror attack near Har Bracha.

Eyewitness: Victim yelled 'Oww!' and fell

Initial reports:

Initial reports: One injured in shooting attack in Samaria

One injured after shots fired towards Jewish town of Har Bracha in Samaria; security forces are on their way to the scene.

Initial reports: One injured in shooting attack in Samaria

Likud MK to Housing Min.:

Likud MK to Housing Min.: Take steps to evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem

Likud MK Amit Halevi demands Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem, after UNRWA ignored demands to leave the site.

Likud MK to Housing Min.: Take steps to evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'It's time to stop the spins'

Minister Ben-Gvir details the core of his dispute with ISA director Ronen Bar: 'He repeatedly convinced the Prime Minister that worsening the conditions of the terrorists would lead to escalation.'

Ben-Gvir: 'It's time to stop the spins'

IDF:

IDF: Two soldiers killed in action in central Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of two additional soldiers killed in action in the central Gaza Strip region.

IDF: Two soldiers killed in action in central Gaza

Report:

Report: Hostages' families in deteriorating condition

Interviews conducted with the families reveal damages in a wide range of areas related to physical and mental health requiring significant treatment.

Report: Hostages' families in deteriorating condition

ISA vs. Ben-Gvir:

ISA vs. Ben-Gvir: 'Lies that never happened'

ISA officials categorically denied that the ISA director had threatened Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

ISA vs. Ben-Gvir: 'Lies that never happened'

Blinken:

Blinken: We have yet to see enough about Israel’s plans for post-war Gaza

US Secretary of State says Washington told the Israelis to develop their own plans for Gazan reconstruction but "we’ve not seen enough of that".

Blinken: We have yet to see enough about Israel’s plans for post-war Gaza

After her daughter's rescue:

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.

After her daughter's rescue: Mother of rescued hostage Noa Argamani passes away

After SCOTUS ruling:

After SCOTUS ruling: Trump's lawyers seek to delay sentencing in 'hush money' case

Former US President’s lawyers ask judge who presided over his hush money trial to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing, scheduled for later this month.

After SCOTUS ruling: Trump's lawyers seek to delay sentencing in 'hush money' case

Biden on SCOTUS ruling:

Biden on Supreme Court ruling: A dark day in America

President Biden rips Supreme Court’s ruling that presidents have an absolute immunity from prosecution for core official acts, warns against a second Trump presidency.

Biden on Supreme Court ruling: A dark day in America

Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad laid to rest

Rabbi Zion Hadad eulogizes his son Sergeant Ori Itzchak, a student of the Hesder Yeshiva in Itamar, recalls their conversation the day before he fell: You sounded so great, you said 'everything is fine dad, thank God'. You were a special child, sweeter than honey.

Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad laid to rest

Report:

Report: New directive prohibits elimination of Hamas police officers

According to the opinion of the military prosecution, only members of the military wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad can be targeted.

Report: New directive prohibits elimination of Hamas police officers

Report: Date set for invasion of Lebanon

Western diplomats claim that Israel may launch a ground offensive in southern Lebanon in about two weeks, in the second half of July.

Report: Date set for invasion of Lebanon

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Federal lawsuit seeks to hold accountable 3 nations that have provided material support to Hamas, involvement in October 7 massacre.

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Sgt. First Class Yehuda Geto killed in Judea and Samaria

Soldier killed in massive IED explosion in Nur Shams near Tulkarm.

Cleared for publication: Sgt. First Class Yehuda Geto killed in Judea and Samaria

Israel Prison Service shows Shifa director's cell

The Israel Prison Service, in a rare departure from the norm, has published footage of the cell where the director of the Shifa Hospital was held.

Israel Prison Service shows Shifa director's cell

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We're approaching end of stage of eliminating Hamas army'

PM meets with Israel National Defense College cadets, says Israel will fight until the objectives of the war are achieved.

Netanyahu: 'We're approaching end of stage of eliminating Hamas army'

Fmr. Bernie Sanders Adv.

Fmr. Bernie Sanders Adv.: 'Much of the anti-Israel animus is morphing into antisemitism'

Joel Rubin, who advised multiple senior Democratic campaigns, says that bashing Israel is no longer a viable election strategy, laments extent of antisemitism in the anti-Israel progressive movement.

Fmr. Bernie Sanders Adv.: 'Much of the anti-Israel animus is morphing into antisemitism'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Release of Shifa Hospital 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.

Netanyahu: Release of Shifa Hospital director 'serious mistake & moral failure'

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.

2 Toronto synagogues attacked on same day

In victory for Trump:

US Supreme Court rules President has immunity for 'official acts' in victory for Trump

For 1st time, US Supreme Court rules that the President has a level of immunity from prosecution for 'official acts' in ruling that bolster's Trump's defense in election interference case.

US Supreme Court rules President has immunity for 'official acts' in victory for Trump

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

The UK has eleased a statement denouncing the new towns and calling for the cancellation of measures against the PA.

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

Watch:

Watch: First Nations chief declares his people's support for Israel

The former chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation of Ontario made a statement through the Indigenous Embassy in Jerusalem to declare his people's support for Israel.

Watch: First Nations chief declares his people's support for Israel

Large fire near Yitzhar threatens residents' houses

Yitzhar residents have faced a sharp increase in the number of arson attacks committed by Arabs from surrounding villages since the war began. Arson attacks rose 100% in May.

Large fire near Yitzhar threatens residents' houses

Kilometer-long tunnel destroyed, 100 terrorists eliminated

The 99th Division, the only reserve division operating in the Gaza Strip, has been fighting for the past few months in the area of ​​the central Gaza Strip.

Kilometer-long tunnel destroyed, 100 terrorists eliminated

'We're a 'Diplomatic Iron Dome,' shielding Israel from unwarranted attacks'

Following EU elections, Israel Allies Foundation Europe hosts European Policy Summit addressing Iran and Jerusalem.

'We're a 'Diplomatic Iron Dome,' shielding Israel from unwarranted attacks'

Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad fell in battle in southern Gaza

9 soldiers from the Itamar Yeshiva were wounded in a single incident in Gaza today.

Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad fell in battle in southern Gaza

Spain officially requests to join South Africa's suit against Israel

Spanish government submits official request to join South Africa's lawsuit accusing Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza.

Spain officially requests to join South Africa's suit against Israel

Air Europa flight declares emergency, diverts to Rome

An Air Europa flight from Madrid to Tel Aviv declared an emergency mid-flight and was diverted to Rome.

Air Europa flight declares emergency, diverts to Rome

Poll: A quarter of 'Palestinian' Arabs weighing emigration

New poll shows that 44% of young Arabs in Palestinian Authority-controlled areas are interested in emigrating to other countries.

Poll: A quarter of 'Palestinian' Arabs weighing emigration

IPS reveals:

IPS reveals: Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

Officials and agencies across the board denied responsibility for the release of Muhammed Abu Salmiya from detention and blamed each other for the failure.

IPS reveals: Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

IDF continues operations in Shejaiya, eliminating terrorists

IDF takes out 20 terrorists, numerous weapons manufacturing facilities, during operations in Shejaiya.

IDF continues operations in Shejaiya, eliminating terrorists

Father of murdered hostage:

Father of murdered hostage: 'Sorry my daughter, even now they continue to abandon you'

The father of Noa Marciano, who was murdered at Shifa Hospital, called out the release of the hospital's director.

Father of murdered hostage: 'Sorry my daughter, even now they continue to abandon you'

IDF general warns: We are heading towards another disaster

Defense Min. Gallant, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, are 'off their rockers, still talking about attacking Hezbollah - something which will destroy the country,' Maj. Gen. Yitzhak Brik says.

IDF general warns: We are heading towards another disaster

They found who to blame

They found who to blame: Biden's family says staff at fault for bad debate performance

The Biden family, led by Jill and Hunter, is pressing the President not to pull out of the race despite heavy pressure from many Democrats after his poor debate performance.

They found who to blame: Biden's family says staff at fault for bad debate performance