Communities on 5 continents learn in memory of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
One hundred and fifty communities on five continents participated in this year's Rabbi Sacks Global Day of Learning, marking four years since his passing.
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Nonstop rocket attacks:
Nonstrop rocket attacks: Woman wounded in rocket strike in Galilee
Woman in her 50s lightly wounded by shrapnel in barrage of 30 rockets. Hezbollah continues rocket and UAV launches throughout the morning.
Hezbollah weapons smuggling site on Lebanon-Syria border struck
Site near Jousieh Crossing used to transfer weapons from Syria to Hezbollah through the terrorist group's 4400 Unit struck by IAF.
Terrorism in UAE:
NSC reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to UAE
After the murder of Chabad emissary to UAE, Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the National Security Council reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to the United Arab Emirates.
Rabbi Kogan's friend:
Rabbi Kogan's friend: 'He connected with everyone, Chabad emissaries lowered profile'
Dudi Rubinstein, a friend of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, speaks about his friend's dedicated work and the decision of Chabad emissaries in the UAE to 'lower their profile.'
President Herzog:
President Herzog: Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'
Israeli President thanks UAE authorities for swift action in finding the body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered last week.
Murder:
Shocked responses to heinous murder of Chabad Rabbi
'We are shocked and pained by the heinous murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad's emissary in Abu Dhabi. This blatantly antisemitic attack reminds us that hatred of Jews exists everywhere,' says Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization.
Chabad reacts with pain to murder of emissary in UAE
Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters calls on public to 'do a mitzvah' in memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, whose body was found this morning.
Canada:
Canadian coffee chain cuts ties with franchisee who called for 'final solution
Coffee chain 'Second Cup' ends franchise agreement with woman who was filmed making Nazi salute, chanting 'the final solution is coming your way' during anti-Israel protest in Montreal.
Finaeon's Alina Kondrikova calls for ethical AI oversight in cybersecurity
Finaeon CMO Alina Kondrikova calls for ethical oversight as AI enters the cybersecurity battlefield
Defense lawyer discloses:
Defense lawyer discloses: Eli Feldstein surprised that PM denied responsibility
Attorney Oded Savorai, defense attorney for the main suspect in the leaks affair from PM's Office, Eli Feldstein, says his client believed that he was acting on behalf of the PM and thought he was acting lawfully.
Terror in UAE
Terror in UAE: Missing Chabad emissary murdered, body found
UAE announces that a body has been found during the search for Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi, who went missing recently. PMO confirms Rabbi Kogan was murdered.
Former Chief Rabbi against secular permissiveness
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef tells about a case he presided over as Dayan of High Rabbinical court, when he severely reprimanded a mother for the secular education she gave her daughter.
Sirens in central Israel as 6 rockets fired from Lebanon
5 rockets intercepted after Red Alert alarms set off in northern and central Israel.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Confident that the war could end in 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to proposals from leaders of African, Asian, and Arab countries on how to end the war: I also want to see the proposals from the new US President.
EU Foreign Policy chief:
EU Foreign Policy chief: All EU member states must obey ICC's arrest warrants ruling
Outgoing EU Foreign Policy chief criticizes Israel after it blasted ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Every time someone disagrees with the policy of one Israeli government - (they are) being accused of antisemitism. That's enough.
'Courageous decision'
Erdogan welcomes ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Courageous decision
Turkey's President urges Western countries to abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
France, Germany, UK and US welcome IAEA resolution on Iran
Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States release statement welcoming IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution calling Iran to cooperate with IAEA investigation.
Jordan:
Jordan: Man opens fire in vicinity of Israeli embassy and is neutralized
Man opens fire near the Israeli embassy in Amman and is later neutralized. Jordanian security forces close the road to the embassy. Three police officers injured.
Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary
Rollins served as White House domestic policy chief during Trump’s first presidency and is currently the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, which has been instrumental in preparing for Trump’s return to the White House.
Turkish FM denies Hamas relocated to Turkey
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says reports that Hamas' political bureau had relocated to Turkey "gossip" meant to pressure Hamas.
'Appalling antisemitism'
Canadian politicians condemn anti-Israel protest in Montreal: Appalling antisemitism
Prime Minister Trudeau and other politicians condemn violent anti-Israel protests in Montreal. Trudeau: Acts of antisemitism, intimidation, and violence must be condemned wherever we see them.
PMO denies report claiming Netanyahu knew about Hamas plan
The Prime Minister's Office has categorically rejected claims that the Prime Minister was shown the Hamas invasion plan before the war.
Trump and the hostages
How will the incoming president handle the remaining hostages in Gaza - including several American citizens?
WSJ: Biden broke his promise, Israel exceeded its aid obligations
In an op-ed, the Wall Street Journal details how the International Criminal Court is targeting Israel, warns precedent will be used against the US later on.
Missing Chabad-Lubavitch emissary may have been followed
Rabbi Zvi Kogan, suspected kidnapped from Abu Dhabi, is married to the niece of Mumbai massacre victim and Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg; Kogan's vehicle received a speeding ticket on its way to Oman.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'
Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a lengthy denunciation of the charges against Eli Feldstein.
IDF completes third round of strikes in Dahieh
Targets of IDF strike in Beirut include several Hezbollah command centers, additional terrorist infrastructure, intentionally embedded in civilian areas.
Hebron:
Hebron: Dozens of Israelis attack Central Command chief Avi Bluth
Dozens of extremist youths cursed and shouted slogans against the IDF and pursued the Central Command chief Avi Bluth and other officers who accompanied him while declaring them "Traitors.''
Hamas publishes footage which seems to show murdered hostage
'We are examining the information, and at this stage, we cannot confirm or refute it,' IDF spokesman says.
Lloyd Austin speaks with Defense Min. Katz on Lebanon ceasefire deal
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on potential ceasefire deal with Lebanon, regional threats, and ongoing Israeli operations.
Montreal:
Montreal: Demonstrators burn Netanyahu effigy
Pro-Palestinian protest in Montreal turns violent, with demonstrators smashing windows, setting vehicles ablaze, and burning an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Target of the Beirut strike: Hezbollah's acting Chief of Staff
Mohammad Haidar, also known as Abu Ali Haidar, was considered a close associate of Hezbollah's late leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In the past, he served as a Lebanese MP from the Hezbollah political party.
Footage from Jabaliya:
Footage from Jabaliya: Terrorist sniper observes soldiers - and is eliminated
In the heart of Jabaliya: This is how Givati Brigade soldiers eliminated a sniper who observed the forces.
IDF forces discover Iranian-made cannon on Mount Dov
IDF troops locate, dismantle, Iranian-made weapons aimed towards the State of Israel.
Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi missing
It is suspected that hostile sources followed Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aide to Abu Dhabi's chief rabbi, and kidnapped or murdered him.
Report:
Report: Terms of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire taking shape
While critical details about implementation and enforcement remain unresolved, officials quoted in The New York Times express cautious optimism that an agreement on a ceasefire could be reached.
In southern Lebanon
IAF strikes Hezbollah Aziz unit in the area of Tyre, southern Lebanon
IAF strikes command centers, intelligence infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, an observation post, and additional terrorist infrastructure, many of which belonged to "Aziz" unit, which is responsible for launching projectiles into Israel and for additional terrorist activity.
Jonathan Pollard’s bold call:
Jonathan Pollard’s bold call: Destroy Hezbollah or retire
In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Jonathan Pollard delivers a sharp critique of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, demands a decisive victory.
French MP:
French MP: 'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'
French MP Philippe Juvin attacked the ICC's decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant and called on his country not to execute them if the Israeli officials enter the country.
