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Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords

Kazakhstan, a Muslim-majority country in Central Asia, will be the fifth country to sign the Abraham Accords.
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Israel to open embassy in Estonia

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna welcomed the announcement as a “new milestone” in the partnership between the countries.

Argentina to move embassy to Jerusalem in 2026

Javier Milei, the president of Argentina, announced in a historic first address to the Knesset that his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem next year.

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander liberated after being held captive by Hamas for 19 months

The 21-year-old had been serving in the Israeli army on the border of Gaza when he was captured by Hamas militants on 7 October 2023.

Israel takes over IHRA Presidency from the United Kingdom

Israel’s Presidency will be guided by the theme Crossroads of Generations, emphasizing the passing of the torch of Holocaust remembrance from the survivors to future generations.

After over 30 years of ties, Israel opens its first embassy in Moldova

“This is a historic moment that marks a milestone in the relations between the countries,” Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said while describing Moldova as “a friendly country to Israel.”

Yuval Raphael, Nova massacre survivor, to represent Israel at 2025 Eurovision

The amateur singer was with friends at the Nova festival when it came under attack by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. She survived by hiding under dead bodies inside a roadside bomb shelter.
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EJC publishes messages in The Jerusalem Post and Haaretz expressing deep gratitude to President Trump for securing the release of the hostages

The messages, signed by EJC President Dr Moshe Kantor and the presidents of EJC-affiliated communities across Europe, convey the collective relief and gratitude of Jewish communities worldwide after two years of immense suffering and grief.

EJC welcomes signature of agreement to secure ceasefire and release the hostages held in Gaza

EJC President Dr Moshe Kantor’s op-ed in Jerusalem Post: “From October 7 to Manchester: Jewish blood is spilled again in Europe”

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