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Simon Karam previously headed the Lebanese team in negotiations regarding the implementation of the 2024 truce.
Foreign Minister Sa’ar fires back by recalling Madrid’s support for dictatorships.
The father of nine-year-old Noor expressed his “deepest gratitude” to the family of the daughter whose organ saved his daughter’s life.
A trooper damaged a statue of Jesus on the cross in Southern Lebanon.
Gideon Sa’ar spoke ahead of Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Hostile Acts.
“Jihadi Hamas officially sponsors the ‘Sumud’ flotilla. The flotilla embraces that support. No ambiguity there,” the Foreign Ministry said.
“Riots with Palestinian flags—not in the streets of Gaza, but in Queens in New York,” Ambassador Danny Danon tweeted.
“There is no limit to the amount of aid that can enter Gaza,” said the Israeli Defense Ministry body.
The plot targeted an oil pipeline and Jewish sites, with drones and explosives smuggled in under IRGC direction, Israeli agencies said.
The building will be illuminated with Israeli flags, the word Yizkor and the number 25,648, representing the fallen.
“Mind boggling how António Guterres can post about a Hezbollah terror attack in Lebanon without mentioning the perpetrator,” the Foreign Ministry said.
Speaking with families of service members killed in action, the premier promised that their loved ones’ deaths were not in vain.
Some 170 Israeli soldiers have been killed during their military service since last Yom Hazikaron.
This year’s guiding theme, “Forces of Renewal,” symbolizes Israel’s achievements on the battlefield and technological innovation.
“For over two years, our children have suffered without any security solution on the horizon,” said Mayor Avichai Stern.
April 21 event highlights the bridge between Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut.
PM tells Independence Day torch-lighters Israel has achieved unprecedented military successes.
Public letter says kicking the Jewish state out of song contest would be “inversion of justice.”
“The Hezbollah terrorist organization continues to exploit the ceasefire to carry out terror activities, while endangering and harming international forces and personnel,” the IDF said.
“Aid is consistently exceeding international requirements,” said COGAT.
The Argentine president will become the first foreign leader to light a torch at Israel’s official Independence Day event in Jerusalem, in recognition of his deep friendship with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
The Israeli army killed Hezbollah’s Bint Jbeil sector commander, Ali Rida Abbas.
The American diplomat described his mission as “the honor of a lifetime.”
The president highlights Jewish state’s courage and partnership during regional conflict.
“Within the intensity of battle and the chaos of war, there is reason to be proud of the good work that was done,” said the head of the IDF’s Hostages and Missing Persons Command.
“We support and stand behind President Trump’s sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza and bring lasting peace to the Middle East.”
The military confirmed that the remains will be identified at a forensics facility.
Forty-nine of the 50 member organizations of the Conference of Presidents released a “unity statement” after Israel liberated the living hostages.
“It’s official. There are no more living Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity,” the IDF stated.
“Every time the United States and Israel act together, as in Iran and Gaza, we win,” Israel Katz said.
“As we welcome this moment of light after so much darkness, we remain deeply concerned about Hamas’s commitment to abide by the full terms of a peace agreement,” the leaders of B’nai B’rith said.
“The mediators must enforce the agreement’s terms and ensure Hamas pays a price for this violation,” the families of the victims said.
“We will never again allow Hamas to threaten the United States and our friends,” stated Sen. Tom Cotton.
The former U.S. secretary of state said that “it’s good that President Trump adopted and built on the plan the Biden administration developed.”
The Democratic nominee for New York City mayor said UNRWA “delivers critical humanitarian aid and services to Palestinians in Gaza.”
Eighteen police officers were injured, with four taken to hospital for further treatment, local police said.