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Israeli bus driver attacked after entering Palestinian village

An Israeli bus driver was lightly wounded on Tuesday by a brick hurled at his vehicle in the Palestinian village of Hajjah in northern Samaria.

Read Now: Jewish News Syndicate

August 6 – Israel Is – Omaha, NE

I was so happy to see to pastor Showalter in his church in Omaha, NE for an Israel Is presentation. I haven’t been able to see pastor Showalter since our trip to Israel this year and he was so happy to have CUFI come to his church. Not only was the message received, but there are three college students in his church, one of which I’ve already...

August 6 – Israel Is – Buffalo, NY

The Israel Is presentation was hosted by the Buffalo Chin Emmanuel Church affiliated to the Mennonite Conference of the Mennonite Church USA. The Chin Christian Community is one of the largest Asian groups in Buffalo, NY. The pastor of the church was able to attend the CUFI DC Summit last month. A large number of his church membership are young...

August 5 – Israel Is – Omaha, NE

I was thrilled to join pastor Tamang in his wonderful Nepali church in Omaha, NE for an Israel Is presentation. The information was warmly received and as pastor Tamang had just returned from our Summit only weeks earlier, the tangible eagerness to get more involved with CUFI was noticed. Pastor Tamang has also offered to drive up to Minnesota to...

August 4 – ICFM Conference – Columbia, MO

There was 30 in attendance at the luncheon sponsored by Family Worship Center for the ICFM Regional Conference.  Pastor Frank Hensley shared the impact CUFI has had on him and his church since getting involved with CUFI.  

Iran unveils armed drone, claims it could reach Israel

Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled a drone on Tuesday resembling America’s armed MQ-9 Reaper, claiming that the aircraft is capable of staying airborne for 24 hours and has the range to reach the country’s archenemy Israel.

Read more: The Times of Israel

Several Gazans injured during violent riot along border

Several Gaza residents were injured on Monday during a violent riot along the border with Israel.
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‘You were full of light’: Funeral held for woman killed in Hebron area terror shooting

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral on Monday night of Batsheva Nigri, a 42-year-old mother of three who was killed in a terror shooting attack close to the southern West Bank city of Hebron Monday morning.

Read more: The Times of Israel

Nikki Haley slams Ramaswamy over proposal to cut off most Israel aid by 2028: ‘Concerning pattern’

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley blasted her fellow Republican presidential opponent Vivek Ramaswamy over his foreign policy views and recent comments about Israel.

Haley fired off a blistering press release Monday against Ramaswamy after the GOP presidential candidate's recent comments about cutting off Israel funding in 2028.
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Arab indicted for stabbing co-worker in ‘religiously motivated’ terror attack

A Nablus man was indicted for a terrorist stabbing attack against his coworkers at a Petah Tikva garage at the beginning of the month that left one man severely wounded, the Central District Attorney's Office announced on Monday.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

Iron Dome fires at unidentified aircraft over Gaza, for second day in row

The Iron Dome air defense system shot at an “unidentified aircraft” flying over the Gaza Strip on Monday morning, the military said, a day after a similar incident.

Read more: Times of Israel

IDF saves Israeli from violent mob in Turmus Ayya

An Israeli who was attacked after mistakenly entering Turmus Ayya on Sunday night was evacuated by Israeli forces with minor injuries.

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Israeli killed, another wounded in terror shooting near Hebron

A 40-year-old Israeli woman was killed and a 39-year-old man was seriously wounded on Monday in a terrorist shooting near Hebron in Judea.

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July 30 – Israel Is – Los Angeles

About 200 congregants heard CUFI’s Israel Is message during the Sunday service at Los Angeles Ethiopian Christian Church. The meeting was hosted by CUFI trip alum Pastor Hailu Biru, who made an assertive appeal for attendees to consider college students to nominate for CUFI On Campus. No offering or member cards were received.

Israeli Minister Ron Dermer meets Antony Blinken amid potential Saudi-Israel deal

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday in Washington, DC, discussing regional cooperation and challenges, including Ira

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Eric Adams to visit Israel on first overseas trip since becoming NYC mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to spend next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Israel—his first trip to the Jewish state since becoming mayor.

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Islamist Philadelphia teen, who planned ‘catastrophic’ attack, arrested

An FBI special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team arrested a 17-year-old on Friday in Philadelphia. The FBI allege that the teen bought bomb-making supplies and tactical gear.
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On 1st Saudi visit since ties restored, Iran FM touts Islamic unity, slams ‘Zionists’

Iran’s top diplomat preached unity and dialogue during a visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, his first since the two Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement in March.

Read more: The Times of Israel

Iran’s foreign minister in Saudi Arabia on first such trip in years as tensions ease

Iran’s foreign minister traveled to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking the first trip to the kingdom by Tehran’s top diplomat in years after the two nations reached a détente with Chinese mediation.

Read more: The Times of Israel

Islamic Jihad gunman killed in clashes with Israeli forces in Jenin

An Islamic Jihad terrorist was killed and an Israeli soldier lightly wounded on Thursday morning during an arrest raid in Jenin, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate