The Israeli national judo team withdrew from a major competition in Uzbekistan by order of Israel’s Shin Bet security agency due to safety concerns after the country declared war against Iran. The Israel Judo Association (IJA), widely considered the country’s most successful Olympic sports program, was forced to depart the Tashkent Grand Slam and leave […]
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Israeli bobsled captain opens up on team overcoming burglary and vandalism to make history in Winter Olympics
AJ Edelman didn’t believe the news when he heard it. The first ever Israeli bobsled team to make the Olympics, that he captains, was the victim of burglary and vandalism just days before they were set to compete. Edelman, who was in Venice, Italy, at the time, found out in a text from his teammates, […]
Israeli mother appeals to Trump administration and mediators to bring home final two Gaza hostages
On Oct. 7th, 2023, more than 250 people were kidnapped into Gaza. Today, after more than two years of agony, we are down to the last two. One of them is my son, Ran. Every morning I wake up counting. More than 790 days since they took him. Over 790 nights of longing that burns […]
Israeli cycling team loses top sponsor despite honoring request to remove country from name
The Israeli cycling team Israel-Premier Tech (IPT) has lost its top sponsor despite honoring the sponsor’s request to remove the word “Israel” from the team name. The Canadian company Premier Tech announced it would be ending its partnership with the team in a statement released Friday. “After multiple discussions with the team and careful assessment […]
Israeli cycling team excluded from Italy event amid concerns of pro-Palestinian protests
The Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been excluded from an upcoming race in Italy because of concerns over potentially disruptive pro-Palestine protests. Organizers of the Giro dell’Emilia, which is scheduled for Oct. 4, made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta amid Israel Premier Tech’s presence there. There, seven of the […]
‘Unacceptable’ — Ukraine denounces Israeli strike in Qatar
“A strike on the territory of a state acting as a mediator in the Gaza Strip peace negotiations is a gross violation of international law,” the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so […]
Israeli hospital suffers ‘direct hit’ from Iran as Netanyahu vows revenge and more top headlines
1. Israeli hospital suffers ‘direct hit’ from Iran as Netanyahu vows revenge 2. SpaceX Starship explodes during preparation for flight test 3. Vindicated Karen Read’s ‘fantastic’ legal team propelled after verdict comes in TYRANTS ON NOTICE – Netanyahu promises Iran will pay ‘full price’ after missile strikes. Continue reading … BALLOT BREACH – Potential illegal […]
Israeli defensive capabilities prevented ‘far greater destruction,’ expert says
A security expert has hailed the “outstanding performance” of Israel’s defensive capabilities that he said prevented “far greater destruction,” amid the barrage of Iranian missiles fired at the Jewish state. The Institute for National Security Studies’ Dr. Yehoshua Kalisky recently wrote that the “destructive potential of Iranian ballistic missiles is immense,” given the size, maneuverability, […]
Iranian commander killed in Israeli airstrike oversaw Shahed drone supply to Russia
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional details. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed on June 13 that its aerospace commander, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, was killed in an Israeli air strike on a command facility, according to the Times of Israel. Hajizadeh was sanctioned by the European Union in 2022 for overseeing […]
Iran calls Israeli strikes a ‘declaration of war,’ swiftly replaces killed military leaders
Iran’s foreign minister is calling Israel’s strikes on its nuclear facilities and military leaders a “declaration of war” on Friday, as Tehran quickly replaced top commanders who were killed in the attacks, according to multiple media reports. The comments from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi come as his department also released a statement claiming Israel’s “aggression against Iran […]
Houthi missile strikes near Israeli airport after evading missile defenses
A Houthi missile struck Israeli soil near Tel Aviv’s largest airport on Sunday, causing multiple international airlines to cancel flights to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation for the attack Sunday and will participate in several defense meetings throughout the day. The missile reportedly evaded both Israeli and U.S. missile defenses, according to […]
‘This cannot be allowed’ — Israeli opera hires Russian singers, Ukrainian director quits in protest
A Ukrainian theater director has refused to stage an opera at the Jerusalem Lyric Opera Studio & Festival in Israel after the organizers of the event hired Russian singers against his wishes. Eugene Lavrenchuk explained the reason behind his decision in a post on Facebook on April 28, confirming that he would no longer have […]