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Trump orders end of sanctions on Syrian government institutions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday removing longstanding sanctions on the Syrian government while maintaining sanctions on the regime of deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad and other destabilizing actors.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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UK duo that chanted ‘Death to IDF’ loses US visas, agents

The U.S. State Department on Monday revoked the visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band, who are facing a criminal probe in the United Kingdom for leading chants there of “death to the IDF.”

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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‘Beloved member of Boulder community’: Firebombing victim Karen Diamond dies

Multiple Jewish organizations offered condolences after Karen Diamond, 82, a victim of the antisemitic firebombing in Boulder, Colo., on June 1, died from her injuries.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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IDF dismantles Hamas terror tunnel under school

Israel Defense Forces soldiers operating in southern Gaza uncovered a Hamas hideout beneath a school building in the Khan Yunis area, the military said on Monday. The concealed space reportedly served as sleeping quarters for Palestinian terrorists.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Netanyahu confirms meeting with Trump in DC next week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and other senior officials in Washington next week.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Netanyahu: Victory over Iran opened window for ‘broad’ regional move

“Many opportunities” have opened up in the wake of Israel’s military campaign against Iran, including “broad” regional moves, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.

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Germany seeks increased Israeli partnership on cyber-defense, plans ‘Cyber Dome’

Germany is aiming to establish a joint German-Israeli cyber research center and deepen collaboration between the two countries’ intelligence and security agencies, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Sunday.

Read More: The Times of Israel

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Sa’ar: Israel seeks Gaza deal, expansion of Abraham Accords

Israeli is serious about reaching a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza and is interested in expanding the Abraham Accords, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Trump: I’m not talking to Iran, nor offering it anything after US struck nuke sites

US President Donald Trump said Monday he is not holding discussions with Iranian leaders and not offering them anything, as European nations condemned “threats” against the head of the UN nuclear watchdog.

Read More: The Times of Israel

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Hamas tortured hostage Itzik Elgarat to death, thinking he was a pilot, says brother

Israeli hostage Itzik Elgarat died as Hamas tortured him for information because they thought he was a pilot, his brother told lawmakers Monday.

Read More: The Times of Israel

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Mossad chief: Agency will keep working inside Iran

David Barnea hails agency’s “unimaginable” achievements, reiterates focus on hostages in Gaza.

Read more at JNS.

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Despite European claims, U.S. says no intelligence proving Iran moved uranium stockpile

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth says he is ‘not aware of any intelligence that I’ve reviewed that says things were not where they were supposed to be, moved or otherwise.’

Read more at i24.

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IDF dismantles Gaza terror tunnel used in deadly 2014 attack

During “Operation Protective Edge,” terrorists emerged from the tunnel and killed four Israeli soldiers.

Read more at JNS.

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Iran arrests at least 700 Jews for alleged ties to Israel – report

Six additional people have been executed on suspicion of collaborating with Mossad, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN News noted.

Read more at The Jerusalem Post.

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WATCH: IDF releases details of damage to Iran’s nuclear, missile production sites

IDF Spox. Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin warned that despite the success of the operation in preventing Iran’s existential threat to Israel, the regime would still attempt to destroy Israel.

Read more at The Jerusalem Post

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California EPA hazardous substances engineer arrested, charged with trying to support ISIS

The LinkedIn profile of Ammaad Akhtar identifies him as a resident of Stockton, Calif., and a “mechanical engineering graduate” who is “outgoing and friendly,” a “great team player” and a “great leader.”

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Witkoff: Countries not previously contemplated will soon join Abraham Accords

US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff reiterated Wednesday his belief that additional countries will join the Abraham Accords, which normalized ties between Israel and several Muslim nations.

Read More: The Times of Israel

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IDF downs Houthi drone from Yemen

The Israel Defense Forces intercepted on Wednesday afternoon a drone launched toward Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate