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New York Magazine Highlights Growing Arab-Palestinian Cultural Influence in NYC

New York Magazine's cover story celebrates the growing Arab and Palestinian cultural presence in New York City, highlighting demographic shifts, cultural events, and political ten…

Israeli Actress Ariel Or Exposes Subtle Antisemitism in Hollywood Amid Advocacy Efforts

Israeli actress Ariel Or revealed subtle antisemitism she faces in Hollywood while advocating for Israel after October 7. Despite career challenges, she continues promoting Israel…

Israeli Man Returned from DR Congo Hospitalized on Suspected Ebola Case

An Israeli man recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been hospitalized in Soroka Medical Center under suspicion of Ebola. Tests are ongoing, with results exp…

Israel-US Relations Strain as Diplomatic Gaps Widen Amid Regional Conflicts

Israel and the US face growing diplomatic rifts as no new Lebanon-Israel talks are planned and disagreements persist over Gaza and Iran. The US urges Israel to end conflicts on al…

Israeli Defense Establishment Prepares for Partial IDF Withdrawal from Gaza Amid Multinational Force Plans

Israel's defense establishment is preparing for a limited IDF withdrawal from Gaza to allow a future multinational force deployment, despite political claims that Hamas must be di…

Hamas Agrees to Disarm in Gaza Under Multinational Oversight Amid Israeli Rejection

Hamas has agreed to a phased disarmament in Gaza, handing weapons to a multinational force under a new Palestinian government, while Israel has rejected the plan. The initiative i…

Israeli Traveler Brings Prayer from Uganda's Jinja Tribe to Jerusalem's Western Wall

Yitzhak Carmeli traveled to Uganda to meet the Jinja tribe, who claim descent from the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel. The tribe gave him a prayer requesting help with their prayer hou…

Ugandan Parliament Approves Sending Troops to Gaza for International Stabilization Force

Uganda's parliament approved sending troops to Gaza to join an international stabilization force, following a proposal by the Defense Minister.

Aarhus Striker James Bugera Shines Ahead of Potential Clash with Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Aarhus defeated Sabah 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA tie, with 18-year-old Ugandan striker James Bugera scoring twice. Bugera, a rising talent, could face Hapoel Be'er Sheva i…

Artist Reveals Netanyahu's Reaction to Yonatan Netanyahu Statue in Entebbe

Artist Itay Zlait created a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, capturing the moment before his death in the 1976 rescue mission. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan…

Smotrich and Struck Demand New Vote on International Peace Council Entry to Gaza

Israeli ministers Smotrich and Struck oppose the Security Cabinet's unanimous approval for the International Peace Council to enter Gaza, demanding a new vote. The cabinet had aut…

Uganda Unveils Monument to Yonatan Netanyahu 50 Years After Entebbe Rescue Operation

Uganda unveiled a statue honoring Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, marking 50 years since the 1976 Israeli rescue operation where he was killed. The ceremony, led by Uganda's…

Seven Candidates Vie to Lead UN as Next Secretary-General in 2027

Seven candidates are competing to become the next UN Secretary-General starting January 2027, with Rafael Grossi of Argentina among the frontrunners. The selection requires suppor…

Rebecca Greenspan Leads UN Secretary-General Race as First Jewish Woman Candidate

Rebecca Greenspan, former Costa Rican Vice President and daughter of Holocaust survivors, leads the UN Security Council's initial poll to become the next UN Secretary-General, pot…

Hamas Nears Agreement to Gradually Disarm in Gaza Amid International Mediation

Hamas is close to agreeing to gradually disarm and relinquish control of Gaza under a deal mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. The agreement includes phased weapon handover, Ara…

Israeli Border Communities Demand Hamas Disarmament Before Gaza Reconstruction Begins

Israeli border communities oppose the Security Cabinet’s approval for international forces to enter Gaza for reconstruction without Hamas disarmament. Local leaders and ministers…

Netanyahu Flies to Washington to Discuss Iran and Regional Security with Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew from Nevatim Airbase to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, focusing on Iran and regional security. Ahead of the trip, Netanyahu vowe…

Israeli Security Officials Warn International Stabilization Force in Gaza Could Weaken IDF and Empower Hamas

Israeli security officials warn that the international stabilization force entering Gaza could limit the IDF's operational freedom and strengthen Hamas, despite political approval…

Netanyahu Vows to Oppose U.S. Demands for Withdrawals Amid Gaza Peace Council Approval

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Security Cabinet he will oppose U.S. demands for Israeli withdrawals in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon. The Cabinet approved the U.S.-backed Peace Coun…

Israeli Cabinet Approves Limited Deployment of International Stabilization Force in Gaza

Israel's cabinet approved a limited international stabilization force in Gaza, coordinated with the IDF and requiring high-level approvals, involving about 200 personnel from alli…

Israeli Chefs Revive Hidden Jewish Culinary Traditions in Unique Food Festival

The Museum of the Jewish People in Israel is hosting a week-long culinary festival from July 26 to 31, showcasing traditional dishes from small Jewish communities worldwide, inclu…

Israeli Explorer Isaac Carmeli Encounters Lost Tribe Claiming Jewish Roots in Uganda

Israeli explorer Isaac Carmeli met members of Uganda's Jinja tribe, who claim Jewish descent, and heard them recite the Shema prayer near the Nile sources.

New Studies Explore Coconut Oil and Catnip as Natural Mosquito Repellents

New research shows that catnip oil and chemically processed coconut oil compounds can repel mosquitoes as effectively as DEET in some cases, offering potential natural alternative…

UK Approves Human Trials for New Ebola Vaccine Amid Deadly Congo Outbreak

The UK has approved human trials for a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, to be tested amid a deadly outbreak in Congo that has killed 625 people. The vaccine uses…

Robert Downey Jr. Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Immigrant Enclave Map Omissions

Actor Robert Downey Jr. condemned NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for excluding iconic ethnic neighborhoods like Little Italy from a city map of immigrant enclaves. The mayor defended th…

Veterans of Entebbe Raid, Including Severely Wounded Fighter, Boycott 50th Anniversary Ceremony Over Netanyahu

Thirty-six veterans of the 1976 Entebbe raid, including the most severely wounded soldier Sorin Hershko and former hostage Beni Davidson, are boycotting the 50th anniversary cerem…

Israeli President Herzog Honors Graduates at Air Force Pilot Course Completion Ceremony

Israel's President Isaac Herzog and other top officials attended the July 9 graduation of the 192nd Air Force pilot course at Hatzor Airbase, honoring the cadets who trained entir…

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Reaches 600 Deaths Amid Spread Concerns

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused 600 deaths and nearly 1,800 infections, spreading across multiple provinces with concerns over further expansion…

Investigation Questions Authenticity of Australian Influencer’s Gaza Aid Campaign

Australian influencer Lily Jay Hinson’s humanitarian aid videos for children in Gaza and Africa are under scrutiny after an ABC investigation found signs of AI manipulation and un…

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Son Yair Changes Name to Jonathan Hon

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has legally changed his name to Jonathan Hon, honoring his late uncle Yonatan Netanyahu. The change was confirmed…

MK Yaakov Asher Warns Israel Faces Spiritual Threat Alongside Security Challenges

MK Yaakov Asher warned in the Knesset that Israel faces a spiritual threat from distancing itself from Torah observance, alongside security challenges. He stressed that the Jewish…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Extends Forward Ish Wainwright's Contract Through 2028

Hapoel Tel Aviv has extended forward Ish Wainwright's contract through the 2027/28 season. The American-Ugandan player has been key to the team's recent EuroCup win and EuroLeague…

Sophia Lee Nears Record as Youngest Person to Visit Every Country Worldwide

Sophia Lee, who started solo traveling at 13, is close to becoming the youngest person to visit every UN-recognized country. At 20, she has visited 186 countries and is nine short…

Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl's Legacy Marked on Memorial Day with 10 Key Facts

Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is commemorated today with key facts highlighting his legal and literary background, pivotal experiences, diplomatic efforts…

Yitzhak Carmeli Explores Nile River in Search of Lost Ten Tribes of Israel

Yitzhak Carmeli journeys to the Nile River in Africa to investigate the location of the lost Ten Tribes of Israel, clarifying the river's sources and sharing his travel experience…

Israeli Air Force Overcomes Massive Challenges in Entebbe Hostage Rescue Operation

In 1976, Israel’s Air Force played a crucial role in the daring Entebbe hostage rescue, flying low and undetected over hostile territory to land commandos at Entebbe Airport. Desp…

International Force for Gaza Stabilization Advances with New Countries in Talks

An international stabilization force for Gaza is advancing with new countries in talks, aiming to deploy 5,000 troops initially after Hamas disarms. Reconstruction planning is und…

Entebbe Hostage Survivor Recalls Trauma on Sixth Birthday and Reflects on October 7 Hostages

A survivor of the 1976 Entebbe hostage crisis, kidnapped on his sixth birthday, shared his traumatic experience and reflected on the recent October 7 hostages' ordeal.

Israel Launches Ebola Awareness Campaign for Travelers Amid Congo Outbreak

Survivors Reveal Horrific Abuse in Asian Human Trafficking Scam Compounds

Thousands of women and men trapped in Asian fraud compounds face forced labor and sexual abuse, with many recently rescued revealing horrific conditions. Criminal groups from Chin…

Israeli Archives Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Drama of Entebbe Rescue Operation 50 Years Later

Fifty years after the Entebbe hostage rescue, Israeli archives reveal the tense decision-making and evolving strategy led by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin amid scarce information a…

Ugandan Military Chief Orders Shutdown of Independent Media Amid Crackdown

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of major independent media outlets, deploying soldiers to enforce closures amid a government crackdown. He declare…

African Nations Rush to Evacuate Citizens Amid Rising Anti-Immigrant Violence in South Africa

Amid rising anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, multiple African countries are urgently evacuating thousands of their citizens before a June 30 ultimatum demanding undocument…

New York Mayor Eric Adams Dismisses Presidential Bid Amid Progressive Wave

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, barred constitutionally from running for U.S. president, dismisses changing the Constitution and focuses on his mayoral duties amid a surge of prog…

Ebola outbreak in Congo worsens as nearly 300 patients disappear from medical monitoring

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo worsens as nearly 300 patients vanish from medical tracking, raising fears of uncontrolled spread. Over 1,100 cases and 291…

The Hercules That Flew to Entebbe Still Carries Its History

Israel’s State Archives has released classified records from the 1976 Entebbe rescue, while an Israeli Air Force Hercules that flew the mission is still active at Nevatim. The sto…

How the Entebbe “Selection” Helped Israel Rescue the Hostages

The article says the hostage “selection” at Entebbe, though horrifying, helped Israel plan and execute Operation Jonathan. It also argues that France’s separate deal for its citiz…

Traveler on the Equator Notes a Forgotten Scale and a Scientific Curiosity

Yitzhak Carmeli shared an update from his Africa trip after stopping at the equator in Uganda. He said he forgot to bring a scale, explained the equator’s lower apparent weight ef…