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Rolene Marks is a journalist and commentator specializing in Israeli advocacy, global Jewish affairs, and Middle Eastern politics for JNS.org. A passionate advocate for Israel, she frequently appears on radio, television, and in print to provide insightful analysis and counter media bias. She is a member of Media Team Israel and Truth be Told, both dedicated to promoting accurate reporting on Israel. Additionally, she serves as the Chairperson of WIZO’s Hasbara Division, where she leads efforts in public diplomacy and advocacy.

A Telfed gathering in Herzliya brought together a cross-section of remarkable speakers who shared stories of tragedy and triumph, heroism and hope.
The comments by Sheikh Riad Fataar, the head of the Muslim Judicial Council in the Western Cape, are “deeply disappointing and disturbing,” said the executive director of the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies.
The community’s security team managed to hold off the terrorist onslaught on Oct. 7 but the children underwent immense trauma.
A note found on a terrorist in Sderot, reads “Commander’s message: Know that this enemy of yours is an incurable disease, except for head decapitation and uprooting hearts and livers.”
Nir Am’s rapid-response squad managed to repel Hamas terrorists and avoid casualties.
The party might align with opposition Democratic Alliance, which could moderate its hostile stance on the Jewish state.
Pretoria’s mission to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah will be open for voting.
The community representatives were there to show opposition to the “Global Anti-Apartheid Conference for Palestine.”
South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor is scheduled to open the event.