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Netanyahu extends Washington ambassador Michael Herzog’s term until January

Herzog, the 69-year-old brother of President Isaac Herzog, is a retired Brig.-Gen., former military secretary, and head of staff for defense ministers Shaul Mofaz and Ehud Barak.

07/11/2024

US urges Israel to uphold humanitarian law amid IDF operations in Lebanon

Washington urged Israel to follow international humanitarian law in Lebanon as IDF ground forces expand, amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.

Gallant heads to US as Washington weighs in IDF strike on Iran

Gallant's office did not comment on whether his visit meant a delay in Israel's response to Iran's massive rocket barrage last Tuesday.

Lahav 433 to investigate tweet on suspicion of incitement against Netanyahu

Israel Police opened an investigation into a social media post inciting violence against Prime Minister Netanyahu, possibly from an overseas source.

Jewish federations push US leaders to transfer National Museum of American Jews

With the rise of antisemitism across the US in recent years, JFNA leaders stressed in the letter that the need for the transfer of the museum has become more urgent.

Will Trump's hatred of Taylor Swift be his downfall?

Wahington watch - Donald Trump’s recent outbursts against Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, and immigrants highlight his strategy of spreading fear and division.

World's oldest Jewish text debuts exhibit at Museum of the Bible

The exhibit, titled Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book, features the book from the 700s which was discovered in Afghanistan.

Turkey criticizes US-Cyprus defense agreement, citing security risks

Cyprus’ Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas and US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander signed the agreement in Nicosia.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
12/09/2024

Israel's Amb. Herzog skips vigil for hostages after denied request to speak

The organizers of the event said the families were not interested in having representatives of the Israeli government speak at the ceremony.

By WALLA!
06/09/2024

Why Iran and Hezbollah haven’t retaliated: Israel’s threats and US diplomacy

Iran and Hezbollah’s hesitation to retaliate for recent assassinations stems from Israeli threats and US negotiations. What’s keeping them at bay?

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