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At CUFI, we are focused on several key issues with the goal of defending Israel’s strength, security, and sovereignty.

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In The News

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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In The News

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

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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

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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.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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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.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

Event Recaps

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.

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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

Read more: i24 News

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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.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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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.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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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

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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

In The News

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

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US okays $3.5b sale of Arrow 3 system to Berlin

The United States has approved Israel’s sale of the Arrow 3 missile defense system to Germany, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Thursday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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US sanctions Lebanese group aiding Hezbollah ‘under guise of environmental activism’

The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on a Lebanese environmental organization it accused of being an arm of the Hezbollah terror group.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Hamas and Islamic Jihad seen importing Gaza military tactics to the West Bank

Palestinian terror groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have been exploiting the power vacuum in the northern West Bank to strengthen their military presence and replicate the fighting tactics against Israel that they developed in Gaza, according to a new report.

Read More: The Times of Israel

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Terrorist arrested, explosives seized after attack on IDF post

Israeli forces have arrested one member of the terror cell responsible for a drive-by shooting at a military post near Shechem (Nablus) in Samaria on Wednesday night.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Paraguay to return embassy to Jerusalem

Paraguay will move its embassy back to Jerusalem by the end of the year, bringing to five the number of countries with embassies in the capital, Israel’s Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Fatah moves closer to Palestinian Islamic Jihad in rare Gaza meeting

Leaders of the Iranian-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the ruling Fatah faction held a rare meeting in the Gaza Strip on Monday evening during which they discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two sides.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Mini library at Holocaust memorial in Berlin torched in suspected antisemitic act

German police are investigating a fire that destroyed a public book box dedicated to Holocaust history near a memorial at the site from which tens of thousands of Jews were deported to concentration camps and death camps in 1941 and 1942.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Nasrallah: Israel will cease to exist in a multi-front war

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said on Monday that Israel will cease to exist if conflict erupts with the Iran-backed terror groups surrounding the Jewish state.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate