IDF and Israel Security Agency (ISA) special forces successfully eliminated Hussein Fiad, the Commander of Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion, in an underground area in Jabaliya. Fiad was a high-ranking terrorist responsible for launching numerous anti-tank missiles and mortar attacks on Israeli territory and communities near the northern Gaza Strip.
The Head of the National Security Council, Tzachi Hanegbi, and the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oren Marmorstein, on Friday released a statement responding to the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordering Israel to halt its operation in the Gazan city of Rafah. “The charges of genocide brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice in the Hague are false, outrageous and morally repugnant,” they said. “Following the horrific attack against the citizens of Israel on October 7th, 2023, Israel embarked upon a defensive and just war to eliminate Hamas and to secure…
Israel’s ambassador to Germany strongly criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s office for saying that if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues a warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he would be arrested if he steps on German soil. When asked if Germany would obey the ICC’s warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest, Chancellor Scholz’s spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, responded, “Of course. Yes, we abide by the law.” Israel’s ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor condemned the statement on X, and wrote, “This is outrageous! The public statement that Israel has the right to self-defense loses credibility if our hands are tied as soon as…
As of 2023, Turkey was Israel’s fourth-largest trading partner and represented a major trading route and supplier of kosher food. The trade ban Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposed on Israel to protest its war against Gaza has harmed both countries economically and may pose a particular danger to the kosher food industry. Although Israeli and Turkish leaders have often engaged in a war of words, their trading ties have been generally healthy, and relations between the countries had reached a high point prior to October 7th. However, given Erdogan’s support for Hamas and pressure from his citizens, on May…
As Israel continues to fight on both the northern and southern fronts against Hamas and Hezbollah, the internal tensions continue, as terrorists attempt to attack security forces in Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem. A knife-wielding terrorist attempted to stab Border Police officers near the Shalem police station in Jerusalem during the night. The Border Police officers, who were operating outside the police station, were inspecting the terrorist, who had aroused their suspicion, when he pulled out a knife which was in his possession, charged the officers and tried to stab one of them. The officers opened fire and neutralized the…
For nearly a month, two Australian firefighter experts have dedicated their time volunteering to train diverse civil security units near the Gaza and Lebanon borders.
In this ALL ISRAEL 101 video, we join the people of Israel as they commemorate Yom HaZikaron, Memorial Day, and transition into the joyous celebrations of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Independence Day. Against the backdrop of Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery and memorial site in Jerusalem, we explore the profound symbolism of these two days, which are observed back-to-back. Keep reading this article at allisrael.com
As the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicks into full gear, organizers who insist the event is “non-political” are fighting a crescendo of protests over Israel’s participation amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the global competition held in the Swedish city of Malmö this year, has tirelessly pushed one slogan: “United by Music.” But the group’s decision to keep Israel among 37 nations vying for a trophy has instead divided Malmö, triggered global petitions, caused artists to boycott and generated plans for a flood of street protests. Eurovision launched with its first semifinal on Tuesday.…
‘It is unacceptable that Jews face fear and unrest just trying to access public transportation.’ A bus driver in Manchester, England kicked an Israeli woman off of a bus after she commented on a pro-Palestinian symbol the driver was wearing on his uniform. Following the incident, the Manchester Jewish Council released a statement condemning the bus driver’s actions. “As the Jewish community exits its Passover, we are once again frightened by company employees contracted by Manchester City Council who are openly displaying political symbols relating to the current conflict in the Middle East.” They noted that Jewish passengers are facing…
The NYPD Chief of Patrol slammed socialist Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) after she voiced criticism against Columbia University for its decision to deploy New York City police officers to manage the violent Pro-Hamas anti-semitic demonstrators. Ocasio-Cortez defended the protesters, who have faced widespread bipartisan criticism in recent days. The New York Democrat condemned the university’s decision to involve law enforcement, particularly taking issue with the deployment of the New York Police Department’s Strategic Response Group. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell took to twitter and wrote the following: Truly amazing! Columbia decided to hold its students accountable to the laws…