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Israeli President Herzog declares the Jewish state’s rebirth in 1948 was a fulfillment of Ezekiel 37 – good for him – most Evangelicals believe this, but few Israelis talk about it

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Netanyahu has also spoken about Ezekiel’s prophecies coming to pass – may their tribe increase Joel C. RosenbergMay 5, 2022 JERUSALEM—Israelis mark three major national holidays in unique succession within a week period every Spring. First comes Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day: This is the day when the Jewish state mourns and honors the […]

Why might Iran walk away from nuke deal with almost everything it wants? – analysis

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Jerusalem may now need to deal with the consequences of helping prevent a return to the nuclear deal. By YONAH JEREMY BOB Published: MAY 5, 2022 16:21 Updated: MAY 5, 2022 21:32 Iranian armed forces members march during a ceremony of the National Army Day parade in Tehran, Iran April 18, 2022 (photo credit: WANA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS) In […]

Palestinian President Abbas condemns Elad terror attack

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By Aaron Boxerman 6 May 2022, 12:27 am Edit Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemns the terror attack in Elad that left three Israelis dead, the official PA WAFA news agency reports. “The killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians only leads to a further deterioration of the situation at a time when we all strive […]

Putin apologizes for Russia’s ‘Jewish blood’ comments, accepts Israel’s humanitarian request

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May 5, 2022 After accepting the apology, Bennett presented Putin with a humanitarian request to examine various options for evacuation from Azovstal in Mariupol. By Adina Katz, World Israel News  In a phone conversation with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for the antisemitic comments made by his top diplomat. […]

Three Dead, Multiple Injured in Terror Attack in Central Israel

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by Algemeiner Staff Israeli Security and rescue personnel work at the scene following an incident in Elad, in central Israel, May 5, 2022. REUTERS/Ammar Awad Three people were killed and multiple injured in a suspected Palestinian terrorist attack in the central Israeli city of Elad on Thursday evening, rocking the country as it emerged from […]

Police hunt for two suspects after three killed in deadly terror attack in Elad

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3 killed, 1 in critical condition following attack in central city at end of Independence Day; all wounds appear to be caused by ax; authorities order residents to remain indoors By TOI staff Today, 9:36 pm Edit 11:32 pm West Bank and Gaza closure extended until Sunday By Aaron Boxerman     Palestinian workers are […]

Temple Mount reopened to Jews after 14-day closure

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Hundreds queued from early morning, but police are only permitting small groups to enter.   Yehonatan Gottlieb05.05.22 On Thursday, Independence Day, the Temple Mount was reopened to Jewish visitors after being closed to Jews for 14 days, following a decision made by the Prime Minister, who noted that this is the usual policy for the […]

Clashes break out on Temple Mount as it reopens to Jewish visitors

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Dozens of rioters threw stones and other items at police officers securing Jewish group visits to the Temple Mount, lightly injuring one. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MAY 5, 2022 08:43 An Israeli security officer looks on at Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount in Jerusalem (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST) Clashes broke out […]

Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms

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European Union moves to further punish Moscow for the war by proposing a ban on oil imports Jon GambrellCara Anna LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Complaining that the West is “stuffing Ukraine with weapons,” Russia bombarded railroad stations and other supply-line targets across the country, as the European Union moved on Wednesday to further punish Moscow for […]

1 big thing: Tensions flare between Israel and Russia

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May 04, 2022 Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (left) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hold a press conference following a meeting in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2021. Photo: Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Relations between Russia and Israel are at one of their lowest points in years after the Russian foreign minister falsely […]

Senior Hamas leaders went to Moscow to speak with Russian officials – report

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The Hamas delegation is being headed by Hamas Deputy Chairman Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook. By GADI ZAIG Published: MAY 4, 2022 07:58 Palestinian Hamas militants take part in an anti-Israel rally in Gaza City May 22, 2021 (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMED SALEM) A delegation of senior Hamas leaders went to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, following the conflicts […]

North Korea fires ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan

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KYODO NEWS North Korea fired a ballistic missile eastward on Wednesday, the Japanese government said, with the missile falling into the Sea of Japan off the North’s eastern coast. The missile, fired at around 12:02 p.m. from near North Korea’s western coast, is believed to have traveled to an altitude of around 800 kilometers and […]

Ancient Samaritan oil lamp discovered during work on Mount Gerizim

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The lamp was discovered while workers were clearing out an area around the stone bath from debris by hand. By JUDITH SUDILOVSKY Published: MAY 2, 2022 17:33 Ancient Samaritan oil lap discovered during conservation work on Mount Gerizim. (photo credit: NETANEL ELIMELECH/NATURE AND PARKS AUTHORITY) A nearly completely intact clay oil lamp from 2,300 years […]

Russia claims Israel supports neo-Nazis in Ukraine after Lavrov-Hitler flap

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The claim comes a day after Israeli leaders lambasted Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for claiming Hitler had Jewish origins. By LAHAV HARKOV, REUTERS Published: MAY 3, 2022 11:20 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a news conference after his talks with representatives of Arab League nations, in Moscow, Russia, April 4, 2022. (photo credit: ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO/POOL VIA […]