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On June 19, the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry commemorated the day by re-sharing testimony documented by The Civil Commission, reminding the world of the horrific sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas during October 7 and afterwards against hostages in captivity.
Sexual violence against Israelis was ignored, denied, minimized, and excused because it was politically inconvenient to acknowledge it. That willful blindness cannot be tolerated.
The victims of October 7 deserve the same recognition, justice, and advocacy afforded to victims of conflict-related sexual violence everywhere.
Abdollah Haji-Sadeghi, a senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, communicated that the country will never normalize relations with the United States and will never stop trying to destroy israel.
As some continue to portray the Islamic Republic as a normal state seeking peace and stability, its own leaders continue to make their intentions clear. The regime remains committed to the destruction of the world’s only Jewish state while funding, arming, and directing terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
The regime means to execute exactly what it says it will, so don’t let anyone tell you that their aspirations are different to what they themselves say.
An Israeli great-grandmother dancing with joy at the henna celebration of her great-granddaughter.
A henna is a traditional Middle Eastern and Jewish pre-wedding celebration that brings together family, music, culture, and generations of shared history. In this case, the festivities were accompanied by a Kurdish band, honoring the rich heritage that many Jewish families brought with them to Israel from across the Middle East.
This is the Israel too often left out of the headlines: generations celebrating together, preserving ancient traditions, and passing their culture from great-grandparents to great-grandchildren.
🚨 Reports are emerging of a deadly shooting incident involving police in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, home to a large Jewish community.
Current reporting indicates that at least one officer was killed and two other people were injured in the attack. The suspect is reprotedly deceased as well.
Details are still developing, and authorities have not yet confirmed the motive.
But the fear felt by Jewish communities is real. Across Canada and the West, Jewish families have increasingly been forced to ask whether their synagogues, schools, neighborhoods, and community gatherings are safe.
We are monitoring the situation closely and standing with the residents of Montreal, the Jewish community, and law enforcement responding to the scene.
May the victim’s memories be a blessing, and may the wounded recover quickly.
According to University of Sydney Professor Dr. Michael Abrahams-Sprod, one of the biggest challenges in combating antisemitism is a lack of basic knowledge, even in university environments, where awareness is often assumed.
No one can effectively confront prejudice if there’s little to no public understanding of the people being targeted. Education is not the entire solution, but it’s where the solution begins.
Understanding Jewish history, Jewish identity, and the realities of antisemitism is essential to building a more informed and inclusive university environment.
“To the people in Lebanon, help is on the way. Hezbollah has been terrorizing your country for a long time, and that’s about to end.”
Senator Lindsey Graham’s message reflects what many Lebanese have been saying for years: Hezbollah does not represent Lebanon. It is an Iranian-backed terrorist organization that has hijacked the country’s future, weakened its sovereignty, and dragged its people into conflicts they never chose.
The people of Lebanon deserve a future free from terror, foreign interference, and Hezbollah’s grip.
For too long, Hamas has claimed to be interested in prosperity for the people of Gaza.
According to a post shared by Palestinian Christian activist Ihab Hassan on X, Gazans are taking to the streets demanding water, better living conditions, and an end to the failures of the terror group that continues to rule them.
The people of Gaza want the same things people everywhere want, including chance to live in peace, provide for their families, and build a better future. Hamas offers control, violence, and endless conflict. The people deserve something better.
After seven months living in Israel, Christian Zionist Lauren Hamrick sent a message of thanks to the Jewish People.
Lauren speaks openly about her love for the Jewish people, saying she owes them a debt and is proud to call Israel home. Her goal is not only to live alongside Israelis, but to help strengthen the bond between Christians and Jews and break down the divisions that some try to create.
At a time when so many focus on what separates us, Lauren’s story is a reminder that friendship, gratitude, and shared values will bring people together.
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