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BBC Arabic freelancer exposed for antisemitic posts, calls for violence against Jews

Freelance reporter frequently featured on BBC Arabic found to have a history of violently antisemitic social media posts, raising serious concerns over BBC Arabic’s editorial standards.

BBC Arabic freelancer exposed for antisemitic posts, calls for violence against Jews

Further talks planned

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations, plan further talks in Europe

American and Iranian negotiators complete a third round of nuclear talks in Muscat, described as "positive and productive."

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations, plan further talks in Europe

European Broadcasting Union:

European Broadcasting Union decides: PLO flag permitted at this year’s Eurovision

A flag bearing the symbol of the hostages complies with the rules, but it was clarified that any symbol inciting hatred or violence violates the law.

European Broadcasting Union decides: PLO flag permitted at this year’s Eurovision

After the visit to Auschwitz:

After the visit to Auschwitz: Ori Megidish and Shai Abramson lead Havdalah ceremony

IDF lookout Ori Megidish, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, and Chief Military Cantor Shai Abramson lead the Havdalah ceremony at the conclusion of the "Israeli Shabbat" initiative held as part of the March of the Living.

After the visit to Auschwitz: Ori Megidish and Shai Abramson lead Havdalah ceremony

Sirens in Dead Sea and Arava

Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Arava areas, missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Arava regions following the firing of a missile from Yemen. IDF says the missile was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory.

Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Arava areas, missile from Yemen intercepted

Incitement at left-wing protest in Tel Aviv

A provocative display at a left-wing protest in Tel Aviv features severed heads resembling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Likud party responds: "Where are [Shin Bet chief] Ronen Bar and the Attorney General?"

Incitement at left-wing protest in Tel Aviv

Released hostage:

Released hostage says Matan Angrest suffered repeated electric shocks

Released hostage Ron Krivoi tells parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest that he was held with their son in a small cage in a tunnel, where they suffered extreme starvation.

Released hostage says Matan Angrest suffered repeated electric shocks

Family attacked while hiking in Samaria

Shortly before Shabbat, families from Nof HaGalil and Harish were attacked on a hike near Evyatar.

Family attacked while hiking in Samaria

Sixteen years later:

Critically injured IDF soldier re-enlists 16 years after injury

Aharon Karov, critically injured in Operation Cast Lead 16 years ago, re-enlists in the IDF as part of newly-formed Disabled Soldiers Department.

Critically injured IDF soldier re-enlists 16 years after injury

New proposal:

New proposal: All hostages released, six-month ceasefire

Qatar and Egypt propose six-month ceasefire, release of terrorists, in exchange for release of all hostages.

New proposal: All hostages released, six-month ceasefire

On Shabbat:

On Shabbat: Sirens in Be'er Sheva area, early alert sounds in central Israel

The Home Front Command's new feature alerted residents of Jerusalem and central Israel, but only residents of Be'er Sheva and the surrounding areas heard an actual siren.

On Shabbat: Sirens in Be'er Sheva area, early alert sounds in central Israel

12 teenagers arrested during homestead demolition

Police forces demolished a homestead in the Binyamin region during Shabbat. During the demolition, 12 teenagers, some as young as 14, were arrested on suspicion of entering a closed military zone.

12 teenagers arrested during homestead demolition

Mahmoud Abbas' new deputy

Palestinian Authority chair Mahmoud Abbas' new deputy named as Fatah Secretary-General and terrorist Hussein al-Sheikh, who served a prison sentence in Israel.

Mahmoud Abbas' new deputy

Happy ending in Holon

A three-day-long search for a missing woman ended with her being found alive and well over Shabbat.

Happy ending in Holon

Hamas offers:

Hamas offers: All hostages released in exchange for five-year ceasefire

Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss prisoner swap, full IDF withdrawal from Gaza.

Hamas offers: All hostages released in exchange for five-year ceasefire

Third term?

Trump store rolls out 'Trump 2028' merchandise, stirring talk of third term bid

Despite being constitutionally ineligible for a third presidential term, Trump’s online store is marketing “Trump 2028” apparel.

Trump store rolls out 'Trump 2028' merchandise, stirring talk of third term bid

Syrian FM urges UN to pressure Israel to withdraw

Syria’s Foreign Minister calls on the UN Security Council to press Israel to pull back from Syrian territory, following the ouster of former President Bashar Al-Assad.

Syrian FM urges UN to pressure Israel to withdraw

Father learns his son fell in battle while on his way to Bergen-Belsen camp

Hagai, father of Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri who fell in battle in Gaza, received the news of his son’s death while in Germany with his 96-year-old Holocaust survivor grandmother.

Father learns his son fell in battle while on his way to Bergen-Belsen camp

Judge sentences disgraced ex-Congressman George Santos to over 7 years for fraud

Disgraced ex-Congressman George Santos receives a 7-year federal prison sentence for defrauding donors and misusing campaign funds. New York judge cites his lack of remorse and pursuit of fame, ordering him to pay nearly $374,000 in restitution.

Judge sentences disgraced ex-Congressman George Santos to over 7 years for fraud

Sa’ar to Gov. Shapiro:

Sa’ar to Gov. Shapiro: Attack on your family is an attack on Jews everywhere

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, condemns the arson at his home as “an attack on Jews everywhere,” and invites Shapiro to Israel.

Sa’ar to Gov. Shapiro: Attack on your family is an attack on Jews everywhere

Reservist severely injured in southern Gaza Strip

IDF reservist soldier in the 5250th battalion severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Reservist severely injured in southern Gaza Strip

IDF in Gaza:

IDF forces in Daraj Tuffah in northern Gaza

Terrorists launch anti-tank rocket at IDF forces and are eliminated from the air: Documentation of 401st Brigade combat team activities.

IDF forces in Daraj Tuffah in northern Gaza

Ministers battle over the import of medical cannabis

The Minister of Finance opposes the imposition of a tax on the import of cannabis flowers from Canada, directly conflicting with the Minister of the Economy.

Ministers battle over the import of medical cannabis

Released Hostage:

Released Hostage: 'God, thank you for the miracle'

Released hostage Eliya Cohen celebrated his first birthday after being freed today, surrounded by his family and friends.

Released Hostage: 'God, thank you for the miracle'

Trump:

Trump: 'I am ready to meet with Khamenei'

In an interview with Time magazine, the U.S. president claims he did not prevent an attack against the nuclear facilities but noted that he is ready to meet with Khamenei.

Trump: 'I am ready to meet with Khamenei'

October 7th Massacre:

October 7th Massacre: Tank at Nir Yitzhak fought to the last shell

The comprehensive inquiry into the terrorist attack on Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak reveals a series of shortcomings in the IDF's preparedness and initial response, but commends the kibbutz's civilian emergency squad and residents.

October 7th Massacre: Tank at Nir Yitzhak fought to the last shell

Israel's oldest Holocaust survivor passes away at 110

Nechama Grossman, considered Israel's oldest Holocaust survivor, passed away on Holocaust Remembrance Day. She is survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Israel's oldest Holocaust survivor passes away at 110

To Hamas's dismay:

Scope of Gazans fleeing the territory: 36 thousand have left so far to Hamas's dismay

Despite Hamas's efforts to prevent it, since the war began, over 36 thousand people have left the Gaza Strip, some through Israel to Jordan and other countries, others to Egypt.

Scope of Gazans fleeing the territory: 36 thousand have left so far to Hamas's dismay

'They think I've gone mad'

The Massacre survivor who became haredi: 'I learn Torah and I'm happy'

Barak Nixon, who became religious after experiencing the massacre at the Supernova Music Festival, talks about the experience: 'I understood that if I don't turn to G-d, no one else will help me.'

The Massacre survivor who became haredi: 'I learn Torah and I'm happy'

During Ben-Gvir's visit

Chabad hassidim clash with anti-Israel protesters during Ben-Gvir's visit

Anti-Israel protesters gathered outside the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn to protest a speech by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Chabad hassidim clash with anti-Israel protesters during Ben-Gvir's visit

Defense officials:

Defense officials: Cuts in Judea and Samaria area defense troops a true danger

Defense officials who spoke with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News expressed concern over the across-the-board cuts in area defense units in Judea and Samaria. IDF: 'There is no lack of troops in the field.'

Defense officials: Cuts in Judea and Samaria area defense troops a true danger

US military:

US military: Houthi missile caused deadly explosion in Sana'a

The US Central Command clarified that based on various evidence, an explosion near the Yemeni capital's old city was caused by a Houthi air defense missile and not a US strike, as the Houthis had claimed.

US military: Houthi missile caused deadly explosion in Sana'a

Terror attack foiled: Armed terrorist arrested in Qalqilya

Officers from Unit 33 of Lahav 433 arrested a terrorist who was on his way to commit a terror attack

Terror attack foiled: Armed terrorist arrested in Qalqilya

NYC:

NYC: Posters of Holocaust survivors torn down

Unknown vandals tore down posters featuring Holocaust survivors alongside celebrities in New York City.

NYC: Posters of Holocaust survivors torn down

US authorities:

US authorities say Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil was a 'flight risk'

Federal officials defend detention of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil by citing a potential flight risk, according to new court filings.

US authorities say Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil was a 'flight risk'

At Auschwitz-Birkenau

WJC debuts student art exhibition on Holocaust memory at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum

World Jewish Congress unveils #WeRemember Journeys, a student art exhibition at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. Featuring works from 13 schools in 10 countries, it reflects youth interpretations of Holocaust memory and its moral lessons.

WJC debuts student art exhibition on Holocaust memory at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum

Historic:

Amsterdam Mayor issues historic apology for city's WWII role in Jewish persecution

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema publicly apologizes for the city’s active complicity in the Holocaust, acknowledging that local authorities aided Nazi efforts during World War II.

Amsterdam Mayor issues historic apology for city's WWII role in Jewish persecution

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri fell in battle in northern Gaza

Asaf Cafri, who served as a tank driver in the 79th Battalion, 'Machatz' Brigade (14th), fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication: Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri fell in battle in northern Gaza

Ahead of Memorial Day 5785:

Ahead of Memorial Day 5785: The number of Israel's fallen stands at 25,417

Since last Memorial Day, 316 fallen soldiers have been added to the tally, along with 61 disabled veterans who passed away due to their disabilities and were recognized during the year as fallen soldiers of Israel's wars.

Ahead of Memorial Day 5785: The number of Israel's fallen stands at 25,417

Abbas successor?

Abbas successor? PLO approves creation of vice president role

PLO approves a vice president post for the first time, signaling potential leadership succession for leader Mahmoud Abbas.

Abbas successor? PLO approves creation of vice president role