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Israeli President Isaac Herzog unveils October 7 memorial in Jerusalem

The monument is the first of its kind in the city to commemorate both the victims of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre and Israel Defense Forces soldiers who fell in the ensuing war.
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem initiates first Ladino intensive language program

28 students were immersed in the Judeo-Spanish language of the Sephardic Jews at the inaugural session of the International Ladino Summer School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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.

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.
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EJC welcomes agreement for ceasefire in Northern Israel and Lebanon

The European Jewish Congress welcomes the decision of the Israeli government to approve a ceasefire in the conflict with the Iran-backed Lebanese terror organisation Hezbollah.

EJC appalled by ICC decision to arrest Israeli leaders

EJC condemns horrific attacks against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

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