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Israel to open its first embassy in Slovenia

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar revealed the move in a press release, saying, “I am proud to announce that Israel will open its first embassy in Ljubljana.”
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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.

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.

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.
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EJC calls on Portuguese authorities to cancel Kanye West’s planned concert at Algarve Stadium

We call on the relevant authorities, public entities and organisers to cancel this event and take all appropriate measures to ensure that antisemitism, Nazi glorification and hatred are not rewarded with public platforms, legitimacy or support.

EJC condemns actions of Israeli minister which debase Jewish values

EJC President Dr Moshe Kantor’s op-ed in Jerusalem Post: “Focusing on Youth is the Next Front in the Fight Against Antisemitism”

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