Tag: Jerusalem
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Argentina’s Milei Pledges to Open Embassy in Jerusalem on Next Israel Visit
Argentina Signals Bold Shift in Foreign Policy Argentine President Javier Milei has set a high-stakes diplomatic course, telling his foreign minister that Argentina intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem during his next trip to Israel, anticipated for the spring of 2026. The pledge, made to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, would mark a dramatic shift…
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Argentina’s Milei pledges Jerusalem embassy during next Israel visit
Argentina’s pledge to open an embassy in Jerusalem signals a new chapter in diplomacy In a striking move on the international stage, Argentine President Javier Milei told Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar a bold plan: Argentina will establish an embassy in Jerusalem during his next visit to Israel, expected in the spring of 2026. The pledge,…
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Torah Study First: Haredi Protesters Rally in Jerusalem Over Priorities
Overview of the Jerusalem Demonstration In a high-profile gathering in Jerusalem, thousands of Haredi demonstrators converged to demand that Torah study remain the central priority of their communities. Framed by months of legal and political debate over exemptions from military service, the march drew attention to a long-standing dispute about the balance between religious obligations…
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Haredi Protest: Torah Study Must Come First in Jerusalem
Background: A decades-old tension over Torah study and military service The rally in Jerusalem spotlighted a long-running clash in Israeli society: the place of Torah study within a national framework that also demands military service from most citizens. For many Haredi and ultra-Orthodox communities, intensive yeshiva study is not merely a religious obligation but a…
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Road blocks and school cancellations: What to expect during Thursday’s Haredi anti-draft rally
What to expect Thursday: A massive rally near Jerusalem Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters are anticipated to gather at the entrance to Jerusalem for a high-profile demonstration against compulsory military service. Marketed as a “million man” protest, organizers aim to draw attention to opposition to conscription and to press for exemptions for yeshiva students. The scale…
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Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem: Four Deaths This Week
Measles outbreak in Jerusalem: four deaths this week raise alarm A measles outbreak in Jerusalem has claimed the lives of four children in one week, part of a broader surge that has left six people dead since the outbreak began. The affected communities span several cities, with hotspots including Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish,…
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Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem: Urgency and Vaccines
Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem intensifies urgency for vaccination A measles tragedy continues in Jerusalem as the city records a fourth measles-related death in a single week, part of a broader outbreak that has claimed six lives in Israel so far. The patients include infants and toddlers, many of whom were not vaccinated. Health authorities emphasize…
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Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem Deepens: Four Deaths in a Week
Urgent Update: Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem Turns Tragic An alarming measles outbreak in Israel has claimed four young lives in the span of a week, with the broader outbreak causing six deaths since it began, health officials said on Saturday. The latest tragedy occurred in Jerusalem, where a one-year-old infant died after being rushed to…
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Security Operations Following the Tzuba Hotel Attack
Background of the Tzuba Hotel Attack The recent attack at the Tzuba Hotel sent shockwaves throughout the community. Situated near Jerusalem, the hotel, often a sanctuary for tourists and locals alike, became a target of a heinous act that left many in shock. The attack not only raised significant security concerns but also highlighted the…
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After the Attack at the Tzova Hotel: Counterterrorism Operations
Swift Response to the Tzova Hotel Attack Following the recent attack at the Tzova Hotel, security forces launched a decisive counterterrorism operation targeting the suspected assailant’s residence in Shuafat refugee camp, Jerusalem. This operation involved elite units from the Israel Border Police (MAGAV), undercover officers, and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet). Details of the…