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| | | Abraham Accords Could Expand, Witkoff Hints | | In a speech full of diplomatic optimism and strategic weight, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff hinted on Monday at significant forthcoming developments in the expansion of the Abraham Accords. Speaking at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., during Israel’s 77th Independence Day celebration, Witkoff indicated that “many announcements” could be expected “very, very shortly.” | |
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| | US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Prays in Ancient Shiloh in Historic Visit | | In a historic first for a sitting American diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited Ancient Shiloh in the Binyamin region of Samaria on Wednesday, affirming his deep faith, unwavering support for Israel, and recognition of the biblical heartland as central to the Jewish people’s heritage. Huckabee was accompanied by his wife, Janet, and welcomed by the Yesha Council, which represents Jewish communities across Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley. | |
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| Did You Know? “The ancient city of Shiloh, nestled in the hills of Samaria, holds a special place in Israel’s history as the spiritual heart of the nation during the time of the Judges. For nearly four centuries—long before Jerusalem became the capital—Shiloh was home to the Mishkan (Tabernacle), where the Ark of the Covenant rested and pilgrims came to worship during biblical festivals. Archaeological discoveries in recent years have uncovered remnants of walls, wine presses, and ancient pottery, confirming its significance as a bustling center of Israelite life. These findings not only bring the Bible to life but also highlight Israel’s deep, continuous connection to its ancestral homeland.” |
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| Tel Aviv University Receives $125 Million Donation from Blackstone President | | In a monumental act of philanthropy, Jonathan Gray, president of the global investment firm Blackstone, and his wife, Mindy, have donated $125 million to Tel Aviv University’s School of Medicine the largest gift in the university’s history and one of the most significant ever made to any Israeli institution of higher education. The unprecedented contribution will fund the expansion of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, which will now be renamed the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences in honor of the donors. | |
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| IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas and Hezbollah Commanders in Lebanon | | In a pair of precision strikes on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces eliminated key Hamas and Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon, marking a major development in Israel’s ongoing campaign to neutralize threats on its northern front. In Sidon, the IDF targeted and killed Khaled Ahmed Ahmed, a senior Hamas terrorist responsible for leading the group’s Western Brigade operations in Lebanon. His elimination deals a significant blow to Hamas’s growing presence in Lebanon, where the group maintains strongholds in refugee camps and other strategic locations. | |
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