The memorial service at the Jerusalem High School Gymnasia Rehavia, where two of our sons studied until their military service. Eight former students of the high school have died in and around the Gaza Strip in the last seven months. Three former students were murdered at the Nova music festival and Tamar Kedem was murdered with her entire family, husband and three children in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
In the 105 years of the high school, 160 students were killed, including Joni Netanyahu (brother of) in Operation Entebbe in 1976 and was a student there.
Since our sons studied there, we have attended the memorial service at the school every year. Today we also met the former principal David Gal, whose son Michael Gal was killed in the Gaza Strip in March.
In the 105 years of the high school, 160 students were killed, including Joni Netanyahu (brother of) in Operation Entebbe in 1976 and was a student there.
Since our sons studied there, we have attended the memorial service at the school every year. Today we also met the former principal David Gal, whose son Michael Gal was killed in the Gaza Strip in March.
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Germany's Ministry of Justice has reportedly outlawed the use of the phrase "From the River to the Sea."
The Germans determined that this is a Hamas slogan, and since Hamas is an outlawed terrorist organization, public use of the phrase can be considered hate speech and advocacy for terrorism.
The Germans determined that this is a Hamas slogan, and since Hamas is an outlawed terrorist organization, public use of the phrase can be considered hate speech and advocacy for terrorism.
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‼️2 IDF soldiers were seriously wounded in heavy fighting in southern Gaza today.
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Israelis opposed to the transfer of aid to Gaza (ie. supplies to Hamas) stopped, unloaded and then set on fire aid trucks passing through southern Israel today.
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Polls show most Israelis oppose aid to Gaza so long as Hamas remains active there.
That is especially true of IDF reservists who have fought in Gaza in recent months.
That is especially true of IDF reservists who have fought in Gaza in recent months.
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The IDF this evening struck “hot” Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon just before they opened fire on Israel.
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Israeli ground forces continue to slowly push further into Rafah.
Palestinian sources say half-a-million civilians have already evacuated the city.
Palestinian sources say half-a-million civilians have already evacuated the city.
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Today, the State of Israel celebrates its 76th birthday.
From Herzl to Bibi, the restoration of Israel has always been accompanied by struggle and adversity.
But this year is different, because we celebrate in the midst of war.
Even as many of us get together with friends and family for afternoon barbecues, our fathers, brothers and sons are still on the ground in Gaza, or battling Hezbollah on the northern border.
So there were no fireworks last night, and no air show this morning.
Israel celebrates, but it is muted, because the battle for survival, the war for independence is clearly not over.
From Herzl to Bibi, the restoration of Israel has always been accompanied by struggle and adversity.
But this year is different, because we celebrate in the midst of war.
Even as many of us get together with friends and family for afternoon barbecues, our fathers, brothers and sons are still on the ground in Gaza, or battling Hezbollah on the northern border.
So there were no fireworks last night, and no air show this morning.
Israel celebrates, but it is muted, because the battle for survival, the war for independence is clearly not over.
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On Independence Day, residents of Israel's northern border region protest their lack of independence to live securely and safely in their communities and homes.
For over six months, up to 100,000 Israelis have been internally displaced, as their towns and villages suffer daily Hezbollah missile and drone attacks.
Their lives and livelihoods have been ruined, and they demand Israel make war on Lebanon to rectify the situation.
For over six months, up to 100,000 Israelis have been internally displaced, as their towns and villages suffer daily Hezbollah missile and drone attacks.
Their lives and livelihoods have been ruined, and they demand Israel make war on Lebanon to rectify the situation.
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Palestinians on social media are outraged over pics and clips of Jews pulling out Israeli flags and singing Israel's national anthem atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
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Hezbollah has launched a number of anti-tank missiles and suicide drones at border towns in northern Israel today.
Israeli Air Force planes are bombing targets across southern Lebnaon.
Israeli Air Force planes are bombing targets across southern Lebnaon.
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‼️Heavy fighting continues on the northern border and in the Gaza Strip. There are initial reports of casualties.
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‼️Residents of Kiryat Shemona being ordered into their bomb shelters.
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‼️An Israeli man has reportedly been killed by a Hezbollah anti-tank missile while driving with his wife near the northern border.
There are additional casualties, both in the north and in Gaza.
There are additional casualties, both in the north and in Gaza.
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