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Spanish government joins ICJ 'genocide' case against Israel

'Spanish government has lost its way, lost its bearings, lost their sight, and are deaf to Jews' right to defend against terror,' says European Jewish Association after Spain joins ICJ 'genocide' case.

Spanish government joins ICJ 'genocide' case against Israel

Special Panel & Tribute:

Special Panel & Tribute: The Jewish 'influencers' that are fighting the battle online

The Jerusalem Conference in New York City heard from leading names in the online struggle for Israel's public image.

Special Panel & Tribute: The Jewish 'influencers' that are fighting the battle online

Pres. Herzog: Rabbi Kotlarsky exemplified Jewish values

Israel's President Herzog mourns passing of Chabad-Lubavitch's Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky: 'He was a man of deep integrity, diligence, spiritual intellect and menschlichkeit.'

Pres. Herzog: Rabbi Kotlarsky exemplified Jewish values

Terrorists attempting to breach Gaza border are eliminated

Terrorists nearing Gaza-Israel border eliminated after opening fire towards IDF forces in the area.

Terrorists attempting to breach Gaza border are eliminated

Report: Hamas rejected hostage deal

Hamas will announce that it rejects Israeli offer for ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, Saudi newspaper reports.

Report: Hamas rejected hostage deal

Staff 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.

Staff Sergeant (res.) Refael Kauders killed in drone attack

Sen. Tom Cotton to A-G: Investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

Four US Senators urge US Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan for 'materially supporting terrorism through his targeting of Israeli officials.'

Sen. Tom Cotton to A-G: Investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

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Watch: Hezbollah attacks Iron Dome components

Hezbollah terror group publishes footage showing one of its UAVs attacking components of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system in Ramot Naftali.

Watch: Hezbollah attacks Iron Dome components

Putin lashes out at Israel:

Putin lashes out at Israel: Complete elimination of the population in Gaza

Russian President criticizes Israel over its operations in Gaza: What is currently happening in Gaza in response to the terrorist attack on Israel does not resemble a war at all.

Putin lashes out at Israel: Complete elimination of the population in Gaza

'Unprogressive'

'Unprogressive': Radiohead guitarist rejects BDS calls to boycott Israeli musician

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood fires back after BDS movement calls on him to cancel his tour with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa: Silencing Israeli artists for being born Jewish is no way to resolve the conflict.

'Unprogressive': Radiohead guitarist rejects BDS calls to boycott Israeli musician

Lebanon:

Lebanon: US embassy attacker wore ISIS insignia

State Department says that the shooter accused of opening fire on the US Embassy in Lebanon was wearing what "appeared to be an ISIS insignia".

Lebanon: US embassy attacker wore ISIS insignia

In IDF strike in Gaza:

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated in IDF strike in Gaza

IAF fighter jets strike Hamas compound inside UNRWA school in Nuseirat, eliminate Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who directed terror attacks from the compound.

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated in IDF strike in Gaza

State Department spokesman:

State Department spokesman: It's time for Hamas to accept the proposal

US continues pressure on Hamas to accept three-point deal unveiled by Biden: The only thing standing in between the people of Gaza and an immediate ceasefire is Hamas.

State Department spokesman: It's time for Hamas to accept the proposal

Houthis present:

Houthis present: This is the missile that was fired towards Eilat

Houthi rebels in Yemen release video showing a “Palestine”-type ballistic missile that was launched towards Eilat this week. The missile was intercepted by the Arrow system.

Houthis present: This is the missile that was fired towards Eilat

Aharon Barak steps down from ICJ genocide panel

Former Israeli Supreme Court President leaves International Court of Justice panel that is hearing South Africa's case against Israel for 'family and personal reasons."

Aharon Barak steps down from ICJ genocide panel

Running To, Not From:

Running To, Not From: How Nefesh B'Nefesh is bringing people to Israel during the war

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart, the co-founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, talked about the challenges they face in facilitating immigration during this difficult period.

Running To, Not From: How Nefesh B'Nefesh is bringing people to Israel during the war

Returning from daughter's birth:

New father endures stone-throwing attack on way home from daughter's birth

Givat Ronen resident's vehicle attacked with stone as he drove home from the hospital following the birth of his daughter.

New father endures stone-throwing attack on way home from daughter's birth

Herzog:

Herzog: 'World should not be surprised when Israel retaliates against Hezbollah'

Israeli President delivers Jerusalem Day address on Ammunition Hill after Hezbollah drone attack on soccer field wounded 11.

Herzog: 'World should not be surprised when Israel retaliates against Hezbollah'

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Jerusalem Day on the Temple Mount

The Temple Mount was opened this morning to Jewish visitors. Activist Michael Puah ascended the Mount with tefillin. "The Jewish people are filling the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day to prove that we cannot be defeated.''

Jerusalem Day on the Temple Mount

Large 1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

The tunnel that was located was extensive and contained blast doors, inside which the troops located weapons such as AK-47s, anti-tank missiles, many intelligence assets and explosives.

Large 1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

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.

Clashes at Damascus Gate before Flag March

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.

At least 11 hurt in Hezbollah drone attack on soccer field

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Oct. 7th Massacre: Preliminary investigation to be presented next month

In early July, IDF investigation teams will begin presenting their findings to General Halevi in a process that will take between six and eight weeks.

Oct. 7th Massacre: Preliminary investigation to be presented next month

Merrick Garland:

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.

Merrick Garland: 'I'm extremely worried, terror threat way up after October 7'

Live:

Live: Thousands gather for Jerusalem Day Flag March

The annual parade and celebration of the reunification of Jerusalem begins at the Great Synagogue and passes through the Old City on the way to the Western Wall. Police: 20,000 marchers have arrived.

Live: Thousands gather for Jerusalem Day Flag March

Tales from the Battlefield

Binyamin's Brave First Responders: Tales from the Battlefield

Special Jerusalem Conference panel led by the Binyamin Regional council. Watch.

Binyamin's Brave First Responders: Tales from the Battlefield

US senators to Yesha Council head:

US senators to Israel Ganz: "We stand by your side against a Palestinian state"

Chairman of the Yesha and Binyamin Councils, Israel Ganz, meets US officials: 'PA is a terrorist entity, it finances terrorism and murderers. A growing number of terrorists come from the PA's ranks.'

US senators to Israel Ganz: "We stand by your side against a Palestinian state"

OU holds Jerusalem Day event for new immigrants: 'We will continue to build Jerusalem'

A total of 1,500 immigrants to Israel participate in festive prayer marking the 57th Jerusalem Day; OU Israel's Rabbi Avi Berman promises: 'We will continue to build up Jerusalem!'

OU holds Jerusalem Day event for new immigrants: 'We will continue to build Jerusalem'

Report: Israel targeted US lawmakers with AI campaign

Hundreds of fake accounts and three fake news sites were used to attempt to influence Americans and US lawmakers' opinions of the war against Hamas in Gaza, NYT report says.

Report: Israel targeted US lawmakers with AI campaign

On Capitol Hill:

On Capitol Hill, Congressional Israel Allies Caucus celebrates Jerusalem Day

Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Senator Ted Cruz, address Congressional gathering celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem.

On Capitol Hill, Congressional Israel Allies Caucus celebrates Jerusalem Day

Watch: IDF intercepts UAV over Metula

Sirens sound in Metula warning of hostile aircraft infiltration, IAF shoots down UAV launched by Hezbollah.

Watch: IDF intercepts UAV over Metula

Jerusalem Day:

'Encouraging data on haredi employment in capital'

3,090 haredi new recruits to the Jerusalem work force in 2023; out of a total of 5,250

'Encouraging data on haredi employment in capital'

As global antisemitism rises, Holocaust education receives much-needed boost

Holocaust education, Holocaust survivors, receive additional funding; social welfare services for over 100,000 Holocaust survivors to see increase of €105 million.

As global antisemitism rises, Holocaust education receives much-needed boost

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Chabad and global Jewish 'ambassador,' passes away at 74

Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Kotlarsky, a beloved key figure in the global Jewish community and pioneer of Jewish life around the globe, passed away just days shy of his 75th birthday.

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Chabad and global Jewish 'ambassador,' passes away at 74

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Watch: Dancing on the Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day

The Temple Mount opened this morning for the entry of Jews on the occasion of Jerusalem Day. Hundreds have already ascended the Mount. Several were detained for praying, singing and prostrating themselves.

Watch: Dancing on the Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day

Disaster prevented:

Disaster prevented: Hamas captured Oketz K-9 dog, IDF soldiers took action

Hamas terrorists killed an Oketz K-9 Unit dog, which was sent to track them down, and planted explosive charges in its body to injure the soldiers. Their vigilance prevented a disaster.

Disaster prevented: Hamas captured Oketz K-9 dog, IDF soldiers took action

Report:

Report: Egypt interested in Israel funding humanitarian aid to Gaza

Egyptian source says his government is 'not satisfied' with rate of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says Israel should be the one providing the aid.

Report: Egypt interested in Israel funding humanitarian aid to Gaza

Online incitement:

Online incitement: 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.

Online incitement: Arab who impersonated a soldier and slandered Israel was arrested

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Watch: Hesder yeshivas hold festive prayer at the Western Wall

After a night of Torah study at the Western Wall, yeshiva students hold festive Jerusalem Day prayers, before returning to Torah learning.

Watch: Hesder yeshivas hold festive prayer at the Western Wall

Anti-Israel graffiti in Michigan probed as hate crime

Pro-Palestinian Arab graffiti spray-painted on the exterior of University of Michigan regent's law firm is being investigated as a hate crime.

Anti-Israel graffiti in Michigan probed as hate crime