World
NY Times confirms Hamas presence in UN schools
December 9, 2024 — “At least 24 people employed by UNRWA — in 24 different schools” belonged to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the paper reported.
Policymakers mull sovereignty over Judea and Samaria ahead of Trump term
December 9, 2024 — “We have a unique opportunity, with the Republicans in the White House, Senate and House,” Yesha Council head Israel Ganz tells JNS. https://www.jns.org/policymakers-mull-sovereignty-over-judea-and-samaria-ahead-of-trump-term/ https://cdn.jns.org/uploads/2024/12/PHOTO-2024-12-05-15-27-28.jpg
Cotton introduces bill to ban federal use of the term ‘West Bank’
December 6, 2024 — “It’s time to call this region by its rightful name and stop playing into anti-Israel propaganda,” the Arkansas senator wrote.
Melbourne synagogue arson: Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'
December 6, 2024 — Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.
Trump taps Abraham Accords negotiator as envoy for hostage affairs
December 6, 2024 — “He has negotiated with some of the toughest people in the world, including the Taliban,” the president-elect wrote.
Sweden jails 3 over explosives planted at Israeli defense firm
December 6, 2024 — Two adult defendants have been sentenced to prison, while the third, who was 16 at the time of the attack, received a 14-month sentence in a juvenile detention center.
Melbourne synagogue sustains severe damage in predawn attack by masked arsonists
December 6, 2024 — No serious injuries have been reported among Adass Israel congregants, some of whom were praying in the synagogue at the time. A board member stated that the interior was “completely gutted” and that holy books were destroyed.
'Israel is a key ally in our national security,' India's foreign minister says
December 5, 2024 — Jaishankar’s comments come as India strengthens its defense and security ties with Israel.
Aliyah’ drops 36% due to slump from Ukraine, Russia
December 5, 2024 — Despite the ongoing war, Israel is on track to welcome more new citizens this year than in 2020 or 2021.
Hostage families thank Trump for his robust ultimatum demanding release of hostages
December 4, 2024 — The Hostages and Missing Families Forum: ‘It is now evident to all: the time has come. We must bring them home NOW.’
Israel-Philippines relations flourish with arms deals and tourism pact
December 4, 2024 — Israel Shipyards has delivered a Shaldag-class patrol boat to the Philippine Navy, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations.
Netanyahu’s wife meets with Trump, discusses plight of hostages
December 3, 2024 — Sara Netanyahu dines with President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida golf club, discussing the fate of hostages held in Gaza and the broader “fight against the axis of evil” with the incoming president.
