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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.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu sets up emergency unity government with Benny Gantz

Netanyahu, Gantz and Yoav Gallant, the defence minister, are forming a “war cabinet”.

Israeli government delegation holds Jewish prayer service in Saudi Arabia

Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi participated in a morning prayer service in Saudi Arabia. The service, which included a minyan of at least 10 men, took place at Karhi's hotel.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will move its embassy to Jerusalem

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the African country's embassy in Israel would be relocated from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

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On International Women’s Day: European Jewish Congress dismayed by tepid EU response to UN findings of Hamas sexual abuse of women

The EJC has also highlighted the stunning silence of many international human rights organisations, including even international women’s rights organisations, to the plight of Israeli women held by Hamas.