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“We brought the people of Lebanon to the understanding that we’re not the enemy. Hezbollah is,” said Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s U.S. ambassador.
“The victim was choked, thrown to the ground, punched, beaten and had her hair ripped out as passengers attempted to intervene too late,” the Combat Antisemitism Movement stated.
Naim Qassem warns the terrorist group will keep fighting.
“Israel is here together with the Jewish community to support it, think together and voice concerns vis-à-vis the government whenever it is appropriate,” said Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed.
Rep. Max Miller accused the Michigan Democrat of backing Hezbollah during debate over her resolution seeking to block U.S. military involvement in Lebanon.
“We have always taken a clear stance on certain issues, and these are positions that not all member states share,” Johann Wadephul said.
Prosecutors allege that Jamshid Ghomi acquired and shipped U.S.-made security and encryption equipment to sanctioned Iranian entities, using the proceeds to build a mansion in California.
“The victim was choked, thrown to the ground, punched, beaten and had her hair ripped out as passengers attempted to intervene too late,” the Combat Antisemitism Movement stated.
“In addition to criminal proceedings, we will immediately pursue our disciplinary procedures, which carry the most severe consequences,” a university official said.
Naim Qassem warns the terrorist group will keep fighting.
A Jewish umbrella group sought to block the rapper’s arrival and planned concerts in Arnhem, citing his history of antisemitism and Nazi symbolism.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and other senior military officials held a joint security assessment in Safed.
The supreme leader claimed that American imperialism “built a military base called Israel” and that Iran’s armed forces had delivered a “decisive blow” to Tehran’s enemies.
“This is Hezbollah’s method: Hide military infrastructure among civilians, then cry foul when those weapons are targeted,” the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem said.
“In practice, Hezbollah will only grow stronger, and instead of defeating it, Israel is coming to terms with its very existence,” said Israel’s national security minister.
Two others were reported wounded by the mortar strike.
Members of the opposition should “apologize and give thanks for the great achievement in Lebanon, on the ground itself and on the political level,” he said.
A government-ordered assessment found Jewish National Health Service staff and patients routinely face hatred.
“Israel is a Jewish and democratic state that will not follow the path of terrorist organizations,” wrote Justice Dafna Barak-Erez.
An explosive drone struck Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo’s vehicle during a patrol in Southern Lebanon, shortly after he exited.
“Israel is here together with the Jewish community to support it, think together and voice concerns vis-à-vis the government whenever it is appropriate,” said Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed.
“According to our projections, by mid-June there will no longer be any evacuees staying in hotels,” an official said.
The legislation grants benefits to Israelis living in 58 towns on Israel’s “Eastern Confrontation Line.”
The premier said he expects law enforcement “to take a hard line against the rioters.”
Jernej Vrtovec said aviation authorities would be “taken care of” after Israir said a flight from Tel Aviv was denied permission to land in Ljubljana.
$9.5 million raised through online campaigns and charities with ties to terrorist organizations, Diaspora Affairs Ministry says.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the armed forces were carrying out “self-defense strikes” after the Arab state reported one dead and 63 injured.
The agency says it is providing support for 33,000 displaced Palestinians in Judea and Samaria, amid accusations it perpetuates the conflict and should be dismantled.
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The Defense Ministry awards the 2026 Israel Defense Prize to five groundbreaking technological initiatives that provided Israel an edge over its enemies.
“Israel is a Jewish and democratic state that will not follow the path of terrorist organizations,” wrote Justice Dafna Barak-Erez.
The navy is expanding as a long-range arm ready to strike Iran and aid ongoing operations in Lebanon, said Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
Ahmed Abu Mughaysib was eliminated and additional terrorists were targeted in separate strikes.
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The deputy foreign minister talks with JNS about Lebanon, Iran, surging antisemitism and the importance of Africa.
The nation must protect its periphery, agricultural sector, environment, shape Gaza’s future, the Yesh Atid lawmaker tells JNS.
Schuster advocates for Gaza demilitarization, national unity and strengthening the periphery.
“It will be hard—wars are no fun—but we need to do this so that our children will not experience what we experience, so that they will have greater quiet,” the lawmaker told JNS.
Right-wing voters must understand they are voting for legal advisers to assume an actual advisory role, for the Supreme Court’s authority to be capped and for the communications market to open to competition, says Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.
The Likud lawmaker spoke with JNS about the lack of a right-wing fiscal approach in Israel, the importance of sovereignty and the urgency of dealing with the Iran threat.
The opposition lawmaker says Israelis agree on 80% of key issues.
Enabling ride-sharing services, limiting the state’s right to appeal citizens’ acquittals are among the initiatives driven by the Blue and White lawmaker.
While a Knesset lawmaker’s work includes legislation, committee activity and media appearances, Likud lawmaker Amit Halevi said the media is often the most effective tool for driving change.
Israel should not press ahead with the U.S.-mediated Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas returns the body of the last hostage, the Yesh Atid lawmaker told JNS.
We need to address shortages of teachers and overcrowded classrooms, the new head of the Knesset Education Committee tells JNS.
The Likud legislator calls on all Knesset members to unite for the good of the nation.
Protecting children from social media, Israel’s high cost of living and strengthening the periphery rank high on the Yesh Atid lawmaker’s agenda.
No troops from Turkey or Qatar will enter the Gaza Strip, the Likud lawmaker tells JNS.
Noam Party wants state recognition of Jewish identity, and eligibility under the Law of Return, to be determined by “halachah.”
The Religious Zionism lawmaker seeks the replacement of the Palestinian Authority, which she says continues to fund and support terrorism.
“It is possible to hold the book in one hand and a weapon in the other,” said Moshe Solomon on the haredi draft.
“The cost of living is one of the two key issues that will be decisive in the next elections, along with national security,” says MK Simon Davidson.
Religious Zionism lawmaker Ohad Tal tells JNS that peace can be achieved only by applying Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and Gaza.
“The IDF withdrew from Lebanon in 20o0, and Hezbollah ended up becoming the largest terror army in the world,” Otzma Yehudit lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer tells JNS.
MK Shelly Tal Meron of Yesh Atid’s work centers on the hostage issue and Hamas’s sexual violence.
Religious Zionism’s Simcha Rothman talks with JNS about his key achievements in the Knesset, and the challenges the country still faces.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza “has a lot of potential,” Likud lawmaker Dan Illouz told JNS at the Knesset.
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Lisa Gran Kovitch examines historical evidence of armed resistance and communal defense in medieval Jewish communities.
Eran Rolles, chairman of the Israeli Building Center, said “every Jew in the world has two homes: where they live and Jerusalem. Our goal is to make that second home an accessible reality.”
They serve as a living bridge between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, helping strengthen Jewish identity, Hebrew and Israeli culture, and connections to Israel in communities throughout North America.
“The vision is for medical students in Israel to see global medicine as a natural part of their medical training,” said Shimon Olitsky, a sixth-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine.
The May 19 gala at Stephen Wise Temple raised more than $1.6 million and concluded a three-day series of AJU events.
At a time of pervasive antisemitism, weaponized language is used to paint every Jew as complicit in an imagined evil.
There, it also formally recognized a leadership transition as it prepares for the next chapter.
Delivering the second annual lecture endowed by the Cherrick family, Miriam Feldmann-Kaye, Ph.D., will explore Jewish ethics, leadership and moral responsibility through the biblical story of the burning bush.
Bringing Jewish mothers to Israel through leadership and identity-building experiences.