On Friday, Israeli judoka Ori Sasson was snubbed by his Egyptian opponent after defeating him in a judo match. Later in the day, he captured Israel's second medal of the Olympics by taking bronze in the 100+ kilo class of the judo competition in Rio. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin …
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Israeli President Reuven Rivlin’s address to the European Parliament
Below is a recap of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin's remarks to the EU parliament. Following that address, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas responded with anti-Israel, anti-peace remarks including: "...the Palestinians are “against terrorism in whatever form it may take,” stating that an end to Israel’s “occupation” would make terrorism “disappear” and as a result there will …
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Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day
Not to be confused with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which we commemorated in January, Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day is observed as a national holiday today in Israel. (In fact, it began at sundown yesterday.) Known in Hebrew as Yom HaShoah, the solemn day memorializes the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Many …
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President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Make Appearances at The Feast of Tabernacles
Wednesday night was a celebration loaded with dignitaries at the Feast of Tabernacles hosted by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were among those who addressed the assembly at The Feast of Tabernacles on Wednesday night. As Christians from around the world pay tribute and honor to …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 