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CUFI finishes up conference in Washington, then moves on to what it calls its real work

About 1,500 Christians from all 50 states headed to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, taking action on behalf of Israel.

Christians United for Israel (CUFI), which bills itself as the world’s largest pro-Israel organization, held its annual summit in and around Washington early this week, culminating with its congressional lobbying day. CUFI’s...

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Jewish groups demand action from Morningstar following anti-Israel bias accusations

wide swath of Jewish and pro-Israel organizations sent a letter to Morningstar executive chairman Joseph Mansueto and CEO Kunal Kapoor last week, urging the Chicago-based financial-services company to implement steps to root out anti-Israel bias at one of its subsidiaries.

Signatories to the July 15 letter include the Anti-Defamation League;...

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Hezbollah’s actions can lead the entire region to war – Lapid

Hezbollah’s actions endanger Lebanon and can bring the entire region toward unnecessary escalation, Prime Minister Yair Lapid warned Tuesday during a tour of the IDF’s Northern Command.

“The State of Israel is prepared and ready to act against any threat. We are not facing a confrontation, but anyone who tries to harm our sovereignty or the...

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Man moderately hurt in Jerusalem stabbing attack, Palestinian assailant shot

An Israeli man was moderately hurt in a suspected terror stabbing attack on a bus near Jerusalem’s northeastern Ramot neighborhood on Tuesday, police and medics said.

The 41-year-old man was stabbed in the head by a Palestinian man, also in his 40s, while traveling on bus line 137, near the Ramot Junction, officials said.

He was taken to the...

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Nikki Haley teases White House run in speech to pro-Israel group

Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley teased a potential run for the White House in 2024 in a speech on Monday at a gathering hosted by Christians United for Israel just outside of Washington, D.C.

Speaking about the possibility of a new Iran deal at the group’s annual summit, Haley, the Republican former governor of South Carolina,...

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US must ‘stand with Israel,’ combat domestic anti-Semitic hate, warn top political leaders at CUFI Summit

EXCLUSIVE: Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and top senators say that the rise in anti-Semitic hate nationwide is concerning and demands immediate action.
Sears sat down with Fox News Digital following introductory remarks at the Christians United for Israel (CUFI)'s 2022...

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Biden Poised To Give Iran More Than $100 Billion, Haley Warns

The Biden administration is poised to give Iran "more than a hundred billion dollars" in cash windfalls if it signs a new nuclear deal, according to former ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who also hinted to a group of pro-Israel activists on Monday that she will run for president in 2024.

With negotiations over a revamped nuclear...

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Israel, UAE to collaborate on joint ventures in Africa

Israel and the United Arab Emirates are pursuing joint ventures in Africa, Israel Hayom learned Monday.

The foreign ministries in Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi are currently working on a shared database that would link Israeli and Emirati companies seeking such ventures, particularly in the fields of agriculture and water, communications, and digital...

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Israel, Morocco pen intellectual-property pact, boost bilateral cooperation

Israel and Morocco signed their first intellectual-property agreement on Monday in what its diplomats are calling a milestone for entrepreneurial cooperation between the two countries.

Ofir Alon, executive director of the Israel Patent Office, and the director general of the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property Abdelaziz Baqiqi...

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Israel military intercepts drone that came from Lebanon

 Israel's military said on Monday it had intercepted a small drone that crossed into the country from Lebanon, adding that it had likely been sent by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah.
The drone had been tracked by Israel throughout its flight, the military said.
"The Israel Defense Forces will continue to operate in order to prevent any...

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Tom Cotton previews plans for federal anti-BDS legislation

In remarks at a Christians United for Israel summit on Monday just outside Washington, D.C., Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) previewed plans to introduce federal anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions legislation.

The legislation, as described by Cotton, would prevent the military from contracting with any companies that engage in boycotts of Israel, a...

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Nikki Haley: Biden’s push for new Iran Deal will ‘come back to bite’ the US, Israel if not faced with strength

EXCLUSIVE: ARLINGTON, Va., – Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is warning that the Biden administration must step up and hit Iran back with strength, instead of fostering a new nuclear deal, or else the United States and its allies will face long term consequences.
Haley spoke exclusively with Fox News Digital before her keynote...

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Morocco-Israel relationship is a huge beneficiary of new peace era – analysis

Israel’s Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi visited Morocco this week in a historic step that cements the renewal of ties between Morocco and Israel in December 2020. This relationship could end up being one of the main fruits of the Abraham Accords.

In many ways, the Morocco-Israel story is one that sometimes appears to come second to reports of...

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When Iran Says ‘Death to Israel,’ It Means It

In the days leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, distinguished journalists, analysts, and activists argued that Russian President Vladimir Putin was unlikely to green-light an assault that could go wrong in so many ways and instead might be bluffing. They employed a variety of political rationales to explain away the military buildup and...

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Gaza airstrike significantly sets back Hamas rocket production, says IDF

An Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday has significantly set back the Hamas terror group’s weapon production capabilities, military officials said.

The major strike against the Hamas underground facility came in response to rockets launched from the coastal enclave at southern Israel, which caused no injuries or damage.

The...

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Cop killed in central Israel ramming by Palestinian teen driving stolen car – police

A police officer was killed in the early hours of Sunday when he was rammed at a checkpoint in central Israel by a stolen vehicle allegedly driven by a Palestinian teenager, police said.

The deceased officer was later named as 29-year-old Barak Meshulam from the central city of Kfar Saba.

Meshulam was married and had two children.

Prime...

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US State Department announces Lipstadt visit to Argentina and Chile

The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday plans for U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Deborah Lipstadt to travel to South America, making stops in Argentina and Chile.

According to a news release, Lipstadt intends to discuss with Jewish communities, government officials and civil-society representatives “actionable...

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Ben & Jerry’s proposes to mediate Israel dispute with parent Unilever

Ben & Jerry's and its parent, consumer products company Unilever, plan to seek mediation over the disputed sale of the ice cream maker's Israeli business to a local licensee.

In a letter dated Thursday, a lawyer for Ben & Jerry's said the companies wanted to "attempt to resolve their dispute through expedited formal mediation" instead...

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1 hurt after Israelis come under Palestinian fire at Joseph’s Tomb

An Israeli man was injured during an uncoordinated visit to Joseph’s Tomb in the West Bank city of Nablus early Friday, after he and several other people came under Palestinian fire, according to Hebrew media reports.

The Israel Defense Forces said a group of four Israelis entered the shrine and were attacked by gunmen as they were leaving....

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PA to Israelis: ‘You must leave because you have no history in Jerusalem’

As Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian officials prepare to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday for a short meeting in Bethlehem, their message in Arabic remains undoubtedly antagonistic.

The P.A. denies the Jewish historical link to Jerusalem. According to Palestinian Media Watch, a filler program has...