How the Washington Post torpedoed the DC Jewish solidarity rally

By Michael Berenhaus, Israel Hayom— In its coverage of the recent “Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People,” the Washington Post seems to downplay the need for such a rally. In its article, Hundreds denounce antisemitism during rally at Capitol, the daily cherry-picks statistics in order to minimize the threat to Jews, citing an Anti-Defamation…

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Chazak, Jim!.. A tribute to General James M. Hutchens

By Inna Rogatchi, Times of Israel— There are some people whose life is a novel, a movie, and it comes effortlessly and naturally because it is just the way they are. Late General James M.Hutches, a beacon of light and assuredness, was just like that. If somebody would mention a semblance of my first phrase to…

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Obituary for Jim Hutchens

Dr. Reverend James Hutchens departed for the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 13, 2021. Retired Brigadier General, U.S. Army in 1992 as the Assistant Chief of Chaplains, he previously served as Chaplain of the D.C. National Guard. Jim Hutchens was born in Indianapolis, graduated from Kokomo High School, and enlisted…

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The Life and Memory of Jim Hutchens

Our founder and president of 16 years, Jim Hutchens, passed away on July 13, 2021. We grieve for the hole left in our hearts. However, we take comfort knowing that he is at the footstool of our Almighty Father, glorifying the name of Yahweh in his eternal life just as he did in his earthly…

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Poll: 25% of US Jews believe Israel is ‘an apartheid state’

By i24NEWS and ILH Staff— A survey of US Jewish voters polled after May’s conflict between Israel and the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip finds that a quarter believes that Israel is “an apartheid state.” Also, 34% believe that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians is similar to US racism and 22% believe that Israel is committing genocide against…

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Israel, UAE sign agricultural agreements

By Elad Benari, Israel National News— Israel on Tuesday signed its first agricultural agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE Minister of Food and Water Security Mariam Al-Muhairi joined Agriculture Minister Oded Forer in Tel Aviv for the signing ceremony, according to i24NEWS. The two countries agreed to cooperate on research and innovation, including…

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Red Alert: #NoFEAR Rally in Washington DC

By Amy Zewe— Please join us for this montage of highlights from the #NoFEAR Rally/Jewish Solidarity event that took place on the Washington, DC Mall on the West side of the Capitol on July 11, 2021. A sunny, steamy day didn’t deter Jews, and those who support them, from gathering to denounce antisemitism and Jew…

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Israel to withhold $180M from Palestinian Authority over its ‘pay-for-slay’ policy

By Ariel Kahana , Lilach Shoval and Reuters, Israel Hayom— Israel will withhold $180 million in tax revenue it collected in 2020 on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, or about 7% of the PA’s total tax revenue, to offset stipends paid to terrorists and their families, the government said on Sunday. The decision – which…

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Lapid talks Gaza hostages with Egyptian FM

By Tovah Lazaroff, JPost-— Foreign Minister Yair Lapid underscored the need for Hamas to release the Israeli hostages held in Gaza, when he met with his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, in Brussels on Sunday night. Egypt is holding indirect talks between Israel and Hamas to broker a ceasefire deal that would include the release of…

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How to Speak Out Against Antisemitism

By Jeff Jacoby, The Boston Globe— PUBLIC OFFICIALS were quick to speak out after the brutal July 1 stabbing of Rabbi Shlomo Noginski outside Shaloh House, the Jewish day school and synagogue in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood. The sentiments they expressed were appropriate to the moment. They vowed to “stand with the Jewish community.” They described…

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Kicking the Can Down the Road Again

By David Weinberg, Israel Hayom— US President Joe Biden met with outgoing Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at the White House on Monday. Biden sought to assure Israel that he would not tolerate a nuclear Iran. “What I can say to you is that Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on my watch,” Biden said.…

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New Iranian Plans to ‘Escalate’ Uranium Enrichment Draw ‘Grave Concern’ From France, Germany, UK Foreign Ministers

by Algemeiner Staff— The foreign ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom expressed “grave concern” on Tuesday over revelations from the UN nuclear watchdog that Iran has pledged further violations of limits on uranium enrichment. The International Atomic Energy Agency statement (IAEA) said Tuesday that Iran had given notice of new steps to produce…

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Red Alert: What is Independence, Anyway?

By Amy Zewe— One would think at least some components of independence is that so well-articulated in the notion of free speech and right to pursue happiness. These ideas can also include the right to pursue truth, discuss topics freely, engage in debate, compare and analyze data, conduct solid research, evaluate situations, get firsthand accounts…

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Lebanese report: Military conflict between Israel, Gaza closer than ever

By Dean Shmuel Elmas , i24NEWS and ILH Staff— A Lebanese newspaper affiliated with Hezbollah reported Monday that the various terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip have warned the Egyptian mediator attempting to broker a long-term ceasefire with Israel that a military conflict is closer than ever. Sources in Hamas told Al-Akhbar that the Egyptians…

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PA President Abbas urges Canada to help ‘stop Israeli aggression’

By Khaled Abu Toameh, JPost— Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called on Canada and the international community to “stop Israeli aggressions that violate international law.” He made the appeal during a meeting in Ramallah with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau. Garneau’s visit to Ramallah came as Abbas continues to face widespread criticism over…

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Palestinian journalists find themselves on front line of battle with PA

By Mohammad al-Kassim, Israel Hayom— Palestinian journalists never intended to become part of the news in the days after the killing of activist Nizar Banat, but the brutal treatment and the arrest of many of them at the hands of the Palestinian Authority security forces has forced them to call for international intervention and protection.…

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Israel’s Search and Rescue Unit in Florida on Another Heroic Mission of Mercy

By Arlene Bridges Samuels, CBN Israel-— Even before the expert Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Search and Rescue Brigade arrived in Florida, they had already mapped via satellite the collapsed Champlain Towers South. Carrying with them the hope that their survey would add to the lifesaving efforts of all rescuers on the site, Israel’s “Helping Hand”…

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