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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.

Israeli aid groups assist Morocco in earthquake aftermath

Israeli humanitarian aid groups SmartAID, IsraAID, United Hatzalah and NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief have dispatched teams to Morocco to help locals.

Israeli delegation attends UN heritage conference in Saudi Arabia

An Israeli delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia to attend a U.N. conference on world heritage sites. The delegation is led by the head of Israel’s Antiquities Authority.

Papua New Guinea opens embassy in Jerusalem

Israeli Prime MInister said the new embassy would make it easier to develop agriculture, health, water and technology projects with Papua New Guinea.

Israel opens Bahrain embassy three years after normalising ties

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen attended an official ceremony for the opening of the diplomatic mission during a visit to Bahrain which included a delegation of businessmen and government officials.

Head of Moroccan senate to make official visit to Knesset

Mayara’s trip will mark the first visit by a Moroccan leader to Israel’s legislative body, as well as being one of the most high-level visits by a foreign Muslim politician to Knesset.

Israel wins first-ever gold medal at rhythmic gymnastics world championships

Israel won its first-ever gold medal at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain.

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Statements

EJC welcomes approval of EU Council Declaration on Fostering Jewish Life and Combating Antisemitism

“The declaration reaffirms the urgency to fight against antisemitism in Europe amid its unprecedented rise after the worst massacre against the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.