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1+ hour, 36+ min ago (54+ words) [IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025. (photo credit: Michael Giladi/ Flash90)]Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said that the vote proved how the General Assembly was "detached... from reality." 'Disconnected from reality': UNGA calls on Israel to withdraw from Golan Heights...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (503+ words) Malcolm Hoenlein is the executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Hoenlein, 81, has been involved in US politics since the 1950s, when he joined the presidential campaign of Adlai Stevenson, who lost to Dwight Eisenhower. In those years he experienced a significant amount of antisemitism, and in recent [] The post 'The antisemites have massive funding, we are losing this war' appeared first on www.israelhayom.com. Malcolm Hoenlein is the executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Hoenlein, 81, has been involved in US politics since the 1950s, when he joined the presidential campaign of Adlai Stevenson, who lost to Dwight Eisenhower. In those years he experienced a significant amount of antisemitism, and in recent years he has warned that what happened in Europe would eventually happen in the US. His…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (58+ words) [Sergey Shipitsin. (photo credit: Screenshot/Instagram, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)]Ashdod local Sergey Shipitsin, known online as "Jumping Buddha," was known for posting daring parkour and extreme sports videos. Israeli extreme sports enthusiast dies in paragliding crash in Switzerland Ashdod local Sergey Shipitsin, known online as "Jumping Buddha," was known for posting daring parkour and extreme sports videos....

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (271+ words) While much of the international discourse has focused on stabilization in Syria, Chikli struck a defiant tone, directly contradicting recent suggestions " including those from US President Donald Trump " that Israel should avoid undermining the new Syrian regime. Chikli argued that viewing the current leadership in Syria as a partner is a dangerous fallacy. Chikli painted a picture of a unified ideological front threatening Israel's borders, linking the leadership in Ankara directly to the jihadists in Damascus. "Julani is Muslim Brotherhood, Erdogan is Muslim Brotherhood," he asserted. He described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strategy as a dual threat of "neo-Ottomanism and the caliphate," calling it "the new Iran." According to the minister, there is "nothing mutual" between Israel and Julani, whom he characterized as a "jihadist who butchered thousands of Druze and Alawites." Consequently, Chikli insisted that Israel must maintain…...

3+ hour ago (132+ words) Media affiliated with the Syrian regime reported on Tuesday night that the country's security forces thwarted an attempt to transfer 1,250 military mines to Hezbollah. According to the reports, four locals suspected of involvement in the smuggling attempt across the Syria-Lebanon border were arrested.It was further reported that another individual involved in the incident was neutralized during clashes with Syrian security forces. Media affiliated with the Syrian regime reported on Tuesday night that the country's security forces thwarted an attempt to transfer 1,250 military mines to Hezbollah. According to the reports, four locals suspected of involvement in the smuggling attempt across the Syria-Lebanon border were arrested. It was further reported that another individual involved in the incident was neutralized during clashes with Syrian security forces....

3+ hour, 44+ min ago (47+ words) UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights. Danon condemns: "Israel will not return to the 1967 lines and will not abandon the Golan." UN passes resolution against Israel's Golan presence, Danon: We will not abandon the Golan...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago (162+ words) The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding that Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights and declaring that its so-called "occupation" of the territory is "illegal." The measure passed with 123 countries voting in favor, seven against, and 41 abstaining. In addition to Israel, those voting against included the United States, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, and Tonga. A similar resolution is brought forward annually by Syria and other Arab states and routinely passes with a majority. Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, condemned the resolution, stating, "The UN General Assembly once again proves how disconnected it is from reality." "Instead of addressing the crimes of the Iranian axis and the dangerous activities of militias in Syria, it demands that Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights - a vital defense line that protects our citizens," he added. Danon clarified,…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago (76+ words) A 60-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured on Tuesday evening after being struck by a car on Highway 4 near the Givat Shmuel interchange.Magen David Adom medics and paramedics evacuated him to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital. A 60-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured on Tuesday evening after being struck by a car on Highway 4 near the Givat Shmuel interchange. Magen David Adom medics and paramedics evacuated him to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital....

4+ hour, 28+ min ago (39+ words) Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal charged with murder after shooting two Guardsmen near the White House. Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was killed, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition. Afghan national charged in deadly shooting of guardsmen near White House...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago (280+ words) The man accused of shooting two National Guardsmen, killing one, appeared virtually in D.C. Superior Court Tuesday to face a charge of first-degree murder, NBC News reported. Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was seen on video lying in a hospital bed. Officials allege he gunned down Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, last week while they were on patrol near the White House. Lakanwal is also charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He pleaded not guilty to all counts. A judge ordered him held without bond. Charging documents included surveillance screenshots. They also state Lakanwal shouted "Allahu akbar!" as he fired, and was subdued while appearing to reload. The prosecutor called it a "shocking crime" just before Thanksgiving, stressing Lakanwal has "no ties…...