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IDF rescues Israeli hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi from Hamas captivity in Rafah

Kaid Farhan Al-Qadi, a 52-year-old Bedouin father of eleven from south of Rahat, was kidnapped on October 7th from his security job at Kibbutz Magen's packing factory. He endured 326 days in captivity.
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Israel rescues four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

Four Israeli hostages who were held by Hamas were rescued in a military operation of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet and the Israeli police counter terrorism unit.

Israel places 5th at Eurovision propelled by audience voting from around the world

Golan’s success was fueled by the popular vote, which Israel won in 14 countries plus a new category for voters not located in any of the participating countries.

Israeli cabinet approves national remembrance day for October 7 massacre

The annual memorial will be marked by two state ceremonies honoring the memory of the servicemen and women who fell in the ongoing war against Hamas and the civilians murdered during Hamas’s brutal incursion.

IDF rescues 2 hostages from south Gaza’s Rafah in daring nighttime operation

The Israel Defense Forces said that Fernando Simon Marman, 61, and Norberto Louis Har, 70, were in good condition after being rescued.

Argentinian President pledges to move embassy to Jerusalem

Newly-elected Argentinian President Javier Milei declared his intention to relocate his country's embassy in Israel to the capital city of Jerusalem. 

Israeli forces rescue hostage held by Hamas in special operation

Pvt. Ori Megidish was rescued in a joint operation between the IDF and the Israeli Security Agency in the Gaza strip.
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Amid alarming rises in antisemitic attacks in Europe, Jewish communities warn of urgent threat to security at Austrian Parliament conference

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) strongly endorses the joint statement issued at the Austrian Parliament’s conference, addressing the disturbing rise in antisemitism following October 7th as an affront to democracy and human rights, supported by parliamentarians and policymakers from across the world.

Statement by European Jewish Congress President following Hamas’ execution of six Israeli hostages

EJC appalled by arson attack at French synagogue

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