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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.”

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.

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Statements

EJC and WJC call for immediate release of hostages held by Hamas

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, EJC and WJC "urge leaders and decision-makers—across governments, industry and civil society—to demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages still held in Gaza."