| | | IDF Launches Operation Against Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar | | The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet security agency carried out a precision strike Tuesday targeting Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas’s top military commander in Gaza and brother of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The airstrike, conducted beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, is part of Israel’s escalating efforts to dismantle Hamas’s leadership and terror infrastructure. While Mohammed Sinwar’s status remains unconfirmed, the IDF is actively assessing the outcome of the operation. | |
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| | Witkoff Gifts Released Hostage Edan Alexander His Late Son’s Star of David | | In a profoundly moving gesture, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff presented released hostage Edan Alexander with a Star of David necklace that once belonged to his late son, Andrew. The exchange took place Tuesday during Witkoff’s visit to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, where Alexander is recovering after 584 harrowing days in Hamas captivity. Andrew Witkoff passed away at the age of 22 the same age as Alexander. | |
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| Did You Know? “Since its founding in 1948, Israel has maintained a deep and enduring connection with the American Jewish community, which has been instrumental in its growth and success. In the years leading up to and following independence, American Jews rallied to raise millions of dollars through various organizations, lobbied U.S. lawmakers for diplomatic support, and even helped acquire critical resources for aliyah. Over the decades, programs like Birthright Israel, MASA, and others have brought hundreds of thousands of American Jews to Israel, deepening personal ties and cultural understanding. Today, more than 70% of American Jews say they feel a close bond with Israel; an emotional connection that transcends borders and continues to shape Jewish life, identity, and advocacy in both nations.” |
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| Israel and Greece Deepen Ties in Defense and Energy | | Amid ongoing instability in the Middle East and shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean, the relationship between Israel and Greece has evolved from basic defense cooperation into a strategic alliance rooted in trust, technology, and shared interests. At the recent DEFEA defense exhibition in Athens, Israel’s Ministry of Defense and 25 Israeli defense companies showcased cutting-edge technology, underscoring the depth of their partnership with Greece. | |
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| New York City Launches First Mayoral Office to Combat Antisemitism | | In a historic move amid a record surge in antisemitic attacks, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism on Tuesday the first such office in any major American city. “This administration will not remain silent while our Jewish brothers and sisters are targeted,” Adams said at a press conference. “Antisemitism cannot live and most importantly cannot grow in our schools, workplaces, or college campuses.” The new office, led by rabbi and community advocate Moshe Davis, will coordinate a citywide inter-agency task force to address antisemitism on every front: | |
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