Dafrin beat out Col. Beni Aharon, who had been a key tank brigade commander during the Gaza war, for the post.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir appoints Brig.-Gen. Efi Dafrin as new IDF Spokesperson
Mark Carney: New Canadian PM a wildcard on Israel relations and antisemitism
Even though Jewish leaders nationwide were supportive of Trudeau’s departure, they did not necessarily think it would be better for Canada-Israel relations under Carney.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Mark Carney: New Canadian PM a wildcard on Israel relations and antisemitism
Trump nominates ambassadors to Lebanon, Kuwait and Morocco: What to know
Trump’s picks include Yemeni-American Mayor Amer Ghalib and Lebanese-American businessman Michel Issa.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump nominates ambassadors to Lebanon, Kuwait and Morocco: What to know
Father of freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen reflects on his son's captivity and return
Sagui has since told his father about his captivity, including that he was in constant danger from his Hamas captors and possible friendly fire incidents.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Father of freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen reflects on his son's captivity and return
Eurovision's Yuval Raphael to re-record song after mistake in biblical quote
Israel's Eurovision 2025 star Yuval Raphael will re-record her entry after fans spotted a small biblical Hebrew pronunciation mistake.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Eurovision's Yuval Raphael to re-record song after mistake in biblical quote
Voting opens in election for World Zionist Congress, with future of Israel at stake
Any Jewish adult living in the United States can vote between March 10 and May 4 as long as they accept a set of Zionist principles and pay a $5 registration fee.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Voting opens in election for World Zionist Congress, with future of Israel at stake
Fear among Syrian Christians after deadly attacks
Members of Syria's small Christian community on the coast are living in fear after attacks killed more than 1,000 mostly Alawite civilians, with Christians reportedly caught up in the violence."The current conflict in Syria does not concern me, but we are its victims," said Ruwayda, a 36-year-old Christian from the port city of Latakia."There's a feeling that no one is protecting us," she told AFP."I feel a mix of both fear and anticipation for what lies ahead in Syria, but I feel certain that migration is the only option," she added.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Fear among Syrian Christians after deadly attacks
US still sharing defensive intel with Ukraine despite aid pause, Witkoff says
In the same interview, Witkoff emphasized that the US and Israel needed a deadline on the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US still sharing defensive intel with Ukraine despite aid pause, Witkoff says
Evangelical Pastor to 'Post': Christians do not show up enough for Israel
Pastor Luke Moon describes new initiatives bringing together Christians across the United States to support Israel.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Evangelical Pastor to 'Post': Christians do not show up enough for Israel
Can Lapid's 'new deal' save Israel's economy from crisis?
Lapid highlighted the country's deficit, warning of the dangers of it ballooning out of control and sending Israel's interest on debt repayment soaring even higher.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Can Lapid's 'new deal' save Israel's economy from crisis?