UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said an Israeli air strike hit "humanitarian structures" Saturday at a border crossing between Lebanon and Syria that was previously hit last month.The crossing, known as Jousieh on the Syrian side, became a key escape route for those fleeing the Israel-Hezbollah war after the main border crossing between the two countries was hit. But it was put out of service late last month when an Israeli strike created a large crater that blocked vehicle traffic.
Source: Al Monitor
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Eitan Neishlos and Amjad Taha lead advocacy mission across Australia
Jewish businessman Eitan Neishlos and Arab strategist Amjad Taha tour Australia to inspire unity in challenging times.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Understanding the Electoral College and its impact on US elections
It remains to be seen at next week’s election if the Electoral College outcome will differ from the popular vote yet again.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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'Stop the war', say Israelis demanding return of Gaza hostages
Hundreds of Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv voiced their frustration with the government on Saturday for failing to secure a truce deal to bring the remaining hostages in Gaza home.Flag-waving demonstrators in the country's commercial hub held placards with slogans including "Deal now", "Stop the war" and "We won't abandon them", and beat drums and chanted: "Why are they still in Gaza?" "There have been countless opportunities to end this crisis and each one was torpedoed by the government," said demonstrator Zahiro Shahar Mor, a 52-year-old bank employee from Tel Aviv.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 'Stop the war', say Israelis demanding return of Gaza hostages
Iran leader vows response to Israel after attacks
Iran's supreme leader vowed retaliation on Saturday for attacks by Israel, as an Israeli military official confirmed naval commandos seized a suspected Hezbollah operative in a Lebanon raid.The World Health Organization said four children were among six people wounded in a strike on a polio vaccination centre in north Gaza, where UN agencies have spoken of "apocalyptic" conditions in the face of a blistering Israeli assault.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran leader vows response to Israel after attacks
Wartime wedding: Secret Jerusalem helps Olim fly family in amid airline cancellations
Members of the Facebook group did not disappoint. "It was insane how many people reached out to me to help and also show support."
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Meet two rabbis who are trying to fight ‘toxic polarization’ — one Jewish text at a time
I spoke to Holzman and Schmelkin Thursday on Zoom, days before the 2024 election, in the hope that they could provide some encouragement, Jewish wisdom and practical advice.
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Full Article: Meet two rabbis who are trying to fight ‘toxic polarization’ — one Jewish text at a time
West Bank refugee camp gets foretaste of UNRWA's demise
Residents of Nur Shams camp in the occupied West Bank are fearful for their future after an Israeli raid this week damaged the UN agency for Palestinian refugees office there.The 13,000 inhabitants of the camp near the northern city of Tulkarem depend heavily on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.UNRWA notably runs two schools, a clinic and sanitation services in Nur Shams.Stunned refugees watched as workers cleared rubble from around the office, which was almost totally destroyed in an "anti-terrorist" operation on Thursday.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: West Bank refugee camp gets foretaste of UNRWA's demise
Israel pounds Lebanon as Netanyahu visits the border
Lebanon said Sunday an air strike killed three people near Sidon in the south as more bombs hit the east and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited his country's northern border.The latest attacks on eastern Lebanon came after Israel warned it would again hit Hezbollah targets there.Netanyahu's office said the premier "visited the Lebanon border today", his second such trip in a month.It came as Israel's military said more than 100 projectiles were fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory on Sunday.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel pounds Lebanon as Netanyahu visits the border
Lebanon says 3 killed in Israeli strike near Sidon city
Lebanon's health ministry said three people were killed in an Israeli strike Sunday near the southern city of Sidon, as state media reported the recovery of five bodies from the flashpoint southern town of Khiam.The health ministry said a strike on Haret Saida, a densely populated neighbourhood near Sidon, killed three people and wounded nine others more than a month into the Israel-Hezbollah war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon says 3 killed in Israeli strike near Sidon city