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Family of 100,000th Immigrant Celebrates Aliyah Milestone in Israel

Family of 100,000th Immigrant Celebrates Aliyah Milestone in Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh marked the arrival of its 100,000th immigrant from the U.S. and Canada to Israel, celebrated at the President's Residence in Jerusalem. The Douglas family, consisting of Jeffrey, Atara, and their three children, moved from New York to Jerusalem. The event was attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and other dignitaries. The Douglas family has a deep connection to Israel, naming their children after fallen Israeli soldiers, and decided to move to Israel to be part of Jewish history.
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Proposed Sale of Zim Shipping Faces Regulatory Hurdles in Israel

Proposed Sale of Zim Shipping Faces Regulatory Hurdles in Israel

Proposed Sale of Zim Shipping Faces Regulatory Hurdles in Israel
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Firefighters Battle Blaze at Petah Tikva Construction Site Threatening Residential Area

Firefighters Battle Blaze at Petah Tikva Construction Site Threatening Residential Area

A fire broke out in an underground parking garage at the construction site of the future BIG shopping complex in Petah Tikva, Israel. The blaze produced thick smoke that spread across the surrounding area, including towards residential towers in the Neve Gan neighborhood. Fire and rescue crews, along with police officers, were dispatched to the scene to control the fire and manage the smoke. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but investigators have not ruled out arson. The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority is actively working to extinguish the flames and ventilate the affected area.
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Amazon Briefly Offers Unlimited Free Shipping to Israel, Sparking Speculation

Amazon Briefly Offers Unlimited Free Shipping to Israel, Sparking Speculation

Amazon Briefly Offers Unlimited Free Shipping to Israel, Sparking Speculation
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Why gas prices dropped — and could surge again

Why gas prices dropped — and could surge again

Maybe you noticed this over the weekend: Filling a gas tank is a touch cheaper. Indeed it is. GasBuddy.com puts the national average price at about $3.944 a gallon on Aug. 9. That's down 3.6% since the end of July and down 12.2% since Memorial Day. AAA Fuel Prices said its Aug. 9 national price was ...
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Israel Rejects U.S. Peace Plan for Gaza Accepted by Hamas

Israel Rejects U.S. Peace Plan for Gaza Accepted by Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the rejection of a U.S. peace plan for Gaza, which had been accepted by Hamas. The plan, presented by the 'Council of Peace' under President Trump, aimed to initiate a second phase of peace efforts in Gaza, contingent upon the disarmament of Hamas. Netanyahu's rejection is influenced by internal political pressures and upcoming legislative elections. The plan proposed a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops linked to Hamas's disarmament, which Netanyahu opposes, demanding complete disarmament before any troop withdrawal.
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Boy George's Tribute to Israel Highlights Challenges of October 7 Denial

Boy George's Tribute to Israel Highlights Challenges of October 7 Denial

Boy George, the iconic pop star, released a song titled 'We Will Dance Again' as a tribute to the victims of the October 7, 2023, Supernova music festival attack in Israel. This act of support for Israel comes amidst a climate where public endorsements can lead to professional backlash. The song has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising Boy George's courage and others criticizing him. The event has also highlighted the broader issue of denial and misinformation surrounding the October 7 attacks, where facts and evidence are often contested or reinterpreted by those with entrenched beliefs.
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Iran's president says supreme leader urges 'unity' amid US sanctions, and other Mideast developments

Iran's president says supreme leader urges 'unity' amid US sanctions, and other Mideast developments

Iran's president says its new supreme leader is calling for unity as the Islamic Republic faces economic hardships and sanctions stemming from its war with the United States
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United Airlines to Resume Newark-Tel Aviv Flights, Boosting Competition

United Airlines to Resume Newark-Tel Aviv Flights, Boosting Competition

United Airlines is set to resume its flights to Israel on September 8, offering two daily routes from Newark to Tel Aviv. This move comes after a period of halted services due to geopolitical tensions. The resumption is expected to increase competition on the highly sought-after routes between Israel and the United States. The announcement aligns with a broader trend of international and Israeli airlines expanding their operations at Ben-Gurion Airport. KLM has also resumed its Tel Aviv-Amsterdam route, and Lufthansa plans to increase its flights to and from Israel to 67 per week starting in September.
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United Airlines to Restart Newark-Tel Aviv Flights Amid Increased Demand

United Airlines to Restart Newark-Tel Aviv Flights Amid Increased Demand

United Airlines is preparing to restart its flights from Newark to Tel Aviv on September 8, with plans to operate two daily flights. This decision comes as part of the airline's strategy to meet the high demand for travel between the United States and Israel. The first flight from Newark is scheduled for September 8, followed by the first return flight from Tel Aviv on September 9. This move is part of a broader trend of airlines resuming and expanding their services to Israel, reflecting a recovery in international travel.