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Politics and Knesset

Influencers and journalists saw the post-Oct. 7 reality, praising Israeli unity and pledging to share the nation’s story worldwide.
Demonstrations are expected throughout the country, organized by radical pro-Palestinian groups.
The party is increasingly skeptical of Netanyahu’s determination to finish Hamas once and for all.
The Polish ambassador was summoned to the Israeli Foreign Ministry for an official rebuke over “unacceptable” remarks by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The Israeli premier called for unity to accomplish the goals set out at the start of the war: defeating Hamas, freeing the hostages and ensuring Gaza never again poses a threat to the Jewish state.
The protesters included friends of Hamas hostage Rom Braslavski, and Otzma Yehudit Party lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer.
The prime minister was not present during the vote to avoid a conflict of interest.
Thursday’s aid marked the second shipment delivered to the Syrian minority by Jerusalem.
“An instinct for public responsibility is what led me to react,” Yitzhak Wasserlauf, Israel’s minister for the development of the periphery, told JNS.
The group threatened to harm Sukkot’s family if he refuses to support a hostage deal with Hamas.
The project is part of an effort to recreate a renowned ancient wine that was once exported throughout Europe.
“Pressure on us will not work,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.