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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 12:54pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
The US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner wrote this bold letter exposing France’s inaction on antisemitism. The French government reprimanded him for it: “Dear President Macron, On the 81st anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris, which ended the deportation of Jews from French soil, I write out of deep concern over the dramatic rise of antisemitism in France and the lack of sufficient action by your government to confront it. Antisemitism has long scarred French life, but it has exploded since Hamas’s barbaric assault on Oct. 7, 2023. Since then, pro-Hamas extremists and radical activists have waged a campaign of intimidation and violence across Europe. In France, not a day passes without Jews assaulted in the street, synagogues or schools defaced, or Jewish-owned businesses vandalized. Your own Interior Ministry has reported antisemitic incidents even at preschools. Public statements haranguing Israel and gestures toward recognition of a Palestinian state embolden extremists, fuel violence, and endanger Jewish life in France. In today’s world, anti-Zionism is antisemitism—plain and simple. President Trump and I have Jewish children and share Jewish grandchildren. I know how he feels about antisemitism, as do all Americans. He directed the Education Department to enforce civil-rights protections for Jewish students on university campuses, making clear that harassment and discrimination won’t be tolerated. He expanded resources for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security to safeguard synagogues and Jewish schools. [b] [b]He ordered strict vetting to bar entry for foreigners espousing antisemitic hatred and revoked visas for foreign agitators. He oversaw the deportation of Hamas sympathizers and cut funding to organizations promoting antisemitic incitement. And by crippling Iran’s nuclear-weapons program, he struck directly at the world’s leading state sponsor of antisemitism and terror and saved millions of lives. These measures prove that antisemitism can be fought effectively when leaders have the will to act. Today, many French Jews fear that history will repeat itself in Europe. Parents encourage their children to emigrate; surveys show most French citizens believe another Holocaust could happen in Europe. Nearly half of French youth report never having heard of the Holocaust at all. What are children being taught in French schools if such ignorance persists? Mr. President, I urge you to act decisively: enforce hate-crime laws without exception; ensure the safety of Jewish schools, synagogues and businesses, prosecute offenders to the fullest extent; and abandon steps that give legitimacy to Hamas and its allies. As U.S. ambassador to France, I stand ready to work with you and with leaders across French society to forge a serious plan that addresses the roots of antisemitism and defeats it.” 1 Like 1 Share
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:01pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
AN IMPORTANT ARTICLE 1. October 7 was not just a military invasion of Palestinians into Israeli territory. 2. On October 7, a multi-war against Israel began—completely different from anything that preceded it in Zionist history. 3. A campaign whose purpose is the elimination of Jewish Zionism, not only in the physical sense but also the ideological. 4. In this campaign, the new enemies of Zionism from the Middle East have joined with the old enemies of Judaism in Europe and the “West” to dismantle, isolate, weaken, and eradicate those who represent an idea and a worldview that stand in opposition both to regional fanaticism on the one hand and to postmodernism on the other. 5. In this context, it seems that the more Israel succeeded in its military mission and struck a heavy blow against its murderous neighborhood rivals, the more the presence and activity of the other “Western” arm intensified, operating now against Israel with full force and momentum. 6. Changes in government in the U.S. did not create upheavals in the situation—not ones that change the rules of the game or the general direction—because the reality even within the U.S. itself is not so clear or decisive regarding Israel. 7. The images from Australia, the phenomena of antisemitism in Greece, France, Canada, and other countries are not just isolated points in reality but a trend that is here to intensify, and it has practical implications. 8. This is a phenomenon that seeps far beyond groups in public opinion. It is one that penetrates state institutions, takes hold of them [not as an artificial, purely political grip], and moves them to actions that carry severe consequences for Israel. 9. Israel is therefore threatened by two forces whose common ground is opposition to the Jewish-Zionist order: the first—like the German Nazis—offers an alternative order to the Jewish one based on the vision of Israel’s prophets and seeks to replace it with a completely inverted order; the second—promoted by elements in the West—seeks to fight the Jewish-Zionist idea precisely because it is based on definitions/order that stand in complete contradiction to the cosmopolitan-universal-postmodern concept that blurs distinctions, categories, and concepts altogether, including those that define good and evil. 10. This war is larger than the local war in Gaza, though Gaza is a component of it. It is an ideological and principled war, and worst of all, it is a war that takes place not only between “inside” and “outside” but also within the internal Israeli space—here at home—which over the past thirty years has become part of the postmodern soup that today defines the West. 11. Therefore, the military campaign in Gaza is part of a much larger battle. The very existence of Gaza as an idea that unites Israel’s enemies from the East and the West turns this specific war into a significant symbol and representative matter that expresses the existential war in which Israel finds itself. Leaving Hamas in Gaza—and more than that, leaving Gaza in Gaza—means, in this context, the preservation of the ideological core that seeks the annihilation of Zion. (Dr. Doron Matza) 1 Like |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:03pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Diplomatic Jihad: The Offensive for Recognition of a Palestinian State Dr. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, warns that Israel is facing an unprecedented “diplomatic jihad.” According to him, France’s decision to spearhead a move for recognition of a Palestinian state, in coordination with the European Union and 17 other countries, is “another international terror attack after October 7.” Dr. Diker notes that Gideon Sa’ar is currently in the United States seeking to coordinate countermeasures with Senator Marco Rubio. One option under consideration is the application of Israeli law to the Jordan Valley, as a response to the Palestinian initiative at the UN. “This is a dangerous war of perception — not only against Israel but against the entire Jewish people,” he says, warning that such recognition would deepen antisemitism and further isolate ISRAEL. |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:06pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Gilad Ach the leader of Ad Kan, is an ISRAELI activist organization which was started in 2015 by Israeli security personnel to defend Israel’s Zionist character from internal and external anti-zionist groups, claims that behind the Free Flotilla Coalition (FFC) stands an entity called “Hamas Europe” – a network established already in the 1990s under the directive of the terror organization’s founder, Ahmad Yassin, and since then has operated in capitals across the continent. “There’s something most Israeli citizens are completely unaware of – ‘Hamas Europe’,” explained Ach. “It’s a large branch of operatives who were sent to Europe back in the 1990s, and today operate from Paris, London, the Netherlands, and Norway.” “Ad Kan” succeeded in locating the network’s commander from his offices in Stockholm, with the help of a Swedish activist who infiltrated Hamas branches. The information gathered revealed the ultimate goal of “Hamas Europe”: to change its image in European public opinion, from a terror organization into one presenting itself as a “freedom fighters’ movement.” The flagship tool of this effort is the flotillas to Gaza, intended to serve and cement this new narrative in the international arena. “The public only sees the final stage, when the ship arrives in Gaza and the Israeli navy takes control of it – but it all begins months earlier in Europe,” said Ach. He further added that even environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who has participated in flotillas and is planning to come again, is personally funded by Hamas: “In all the photos you can see Hamas operatives, members of ‘Hamas Europe,’ standing behind her. Unfortunately, the State of Israel ignores this.” Ach emphasized that the European network is funded with millions of euros originating from Islamic charity funds, funneled through mosques and associations that have taken over local economic hubs. Through these channels, Hamas operatives finance the flotillas and advance the organization’s narrative. In conclusion, he warned: “Hamas is currently under pressure in Gaza, and therefore its center of gravity is shifting to Europe. Mossad, the Shin Bet, and other security bodies must take this seriously.” (C14) 1 Like
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:08pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
The Prime Minister's Office in a rare statement of support for the Lebanese government: Israel appreciates the significant step taken by the Lebanese government, led by President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam. The recent decision of the Lebanese Cabinet to act towards disarming Hezbollah by the end of 2025 was a significant decision. This decision marks an opportunity for Lebanon to regain its sovereignty, rebuild state institutions, the army, and the government - without the involvement and influence of non-state actors. In light of this important development, Israel is ready to support Lebanon in its efforts to disarm Hezbollah and to work together towards a safer and more stable future for both countries. If the Lebanese security forces take steps to disarm Hezbollah, Israel will take reciprocal measures, including a gradual reduction of IDF presence in coordination with the United States. Now is the time for Israel and Lebanon to move forward in a spirit of cooperation, focusing on the shared goal of disarming Hezbollah and promoting stability and prosperity for both countries. 1 Like |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:10pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Someone asked me last night if I know when the Houthis will stop attacking Israel. My answer is simple and clear: only when Hamas is destroyed, Gaza is overpowered and taken over, and every terror infrastructure there is completely dismantled. You cannot leave that place without finishing the job! Amir T 2 Likes |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:17pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Footage from ISRAELI Air Force Preparations Prior to the Strike in Yemen
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:50pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
A man from Gaza informs us on social media that the famine has ended and Gaza’s markets are full! Will the UN and mainstream media listen to him and stop issuing slanderous reports? Probably not. And Palestinians responding to the clip were furious that he'd exposed the truth. Reactions included: 🔹"What is this!? The occupier will collect this as evidence that there is no hunger." 🔹 "I don't know if you are stupid or collaborating with the enemy." 🔹 "This shows why not everyone should have access to the internet." 🔹 "Cursed be your house! How stupid you are." 2 Likes
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:55pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
ISRAELIS today begin to mark the Hebrew month of Elul, considered a time of special divine grace and mercy when observant Jews engage in prayer and introspection ahead of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. 1 Like
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:55pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
The IDF carried out a pinpoint strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis (southern Gaza) a short time ago. It is not yet known who was the target of the strike. |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 1:58pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
REPORT: 4 "journalists" serving Hamas-affiliated propaganda channels are among those ELIMINATED in the targeted strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis (southern Gaza). 1 Like
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 2:02pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
IDF: Earlier today (Monday), IDF troops carried out a strike in the area of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The Chief of the General Staff instructed to conduct an initial inquiry as soon as possible. The IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and does not target journalists as such. The IDF acts to mitigate harm to uninvolved individuals as much as possible while maintaining the safety of IDF troops.. |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 2:05pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Reports indicate there was a camera mounted on the roof of the hospital that Hamas used to monitor IDF troop movements. The IDF received orders to take out the camera. The "journalists" killed in the strike had positioned themselves just below the camera's location. 1 Like |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 2:49pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
IRAN: CONFLICT WITH AMERICA UNAVOIDABLE Iran’s tensions with Washington over its nuclear program are “unsolvable,” Iranian media quoted Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as saying at the weekend. “They want Iran to be obedient to America. The Iranian nation will stand with all of its power against those who have such erroneous expectations. “People who ask us not to issue slogans against the US, … to have direct negotiations with the US, only see appearances. … This issue is unsolvable."
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 2:53pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
❗️🇺🇦 New visuals from the suburbs of Kherson show a Russian drone dropping munition on a civilian walking his dog. The man & dog survived but were injured, later in the video they can be seen running for cover with the man dragging the injured dog. 1 Like
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 2:54pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
❗️🇷🇺 Visuals from earlier today show Russian forces from the 1st Motorized Rifle Battalion of the 57th Motor Rifle Brigade raised their flag over Zaporizke, Dnipropetrovsk oblast. Russia now controls four villages in the central Ukrainian region.
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by HolinessForever: 2:58pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Uprightness100(op): 5:15pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
❗️🇺🇸 US President Trump is expected to sign an executive order cracking down on suspects who desecrate the American flag, including burning it, by mandating they face prosecution. 2 Likes
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by iykofias(m): 6:55pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Israeli Former Deputy FM Ayalon says Gaza death toll 'not a genocide' because US wars also produced high civilian death tolls 'If we look at the operations of the allies, the US, UK, France and other countries in Iraq, Mosul, in Fallujah, these are of course just horrors of war' Do American war crimes justify Israeli ones?
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by iykofias(m): 6:58pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Ukraine's national debt has reached a critical level of almost 100% of GDP - The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance has acknowledged that the country's economy is rapidly deteriorating and the debt level has approached the projected GDP level for 2025. - Each year, Kiev adds about $20 billion to the national debt. - In 2021, the figure was 55% of GDP, now it is nearly 100%. - The gap in purchasing power parity continues to grow. - According to World Bank data, since 1990, Ukraine's economic lag behind Russia has increased from three to almost eleven times.
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by iykofias(m): 6:59pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
This medical stabilization point [AFU] has never seen so many severe injuries. And that is exactly why Russia does not want a ceasefire. Ukraine's losses are growing, and here, in Donbass, it is retreating' – BBC on the situation at the front. |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by iykofias(m): 7:00pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
'They call me the President of Europe' - Trump |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by iykofias(m): 7:28pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Trump: we are discussing denuclearization with Putin. The US aims for further reduction of nuclear weapons together with Russia and wants to involve China in the process. Additionally, Trump said that the States no longer spend money on Ukraine. And stated that Putin does not want to meet with Zelensky because he does not like him.
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Righteousness2(m): 8:36pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Prime Minister’s Office Statement ISRAEL deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred today at the Nasser Hospital in Gaza. ISRAEL values the work of journalists, medical staff, and all civilians. The military authorities are conducting a thorough investigation. Our war is with Hamas terrorists. Our just goals are defeating Hamas and bringing our hostages home. 1 Like |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Righteousness2(m): 8:58pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Trump: We need to end the war in Gaza. Keep in mind that when he says this, it isn’t necessarily pressure on Israel. As Trump himself has said numerous times, Hamas needs to release the hostages and surrender. 1 Like
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Righteousness2(m): 8:59pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
🚨BREAKING - Russia officially withdrew from the European Convention against Torture - the corresponding resolution has already been signed.
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Righteousness2(m): 9:06pm On Aug 25, 2025*. Modified: 9:41pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
ISRAEL Defense Spokesperson: "The IDF does NOT target civilians. Hamas started this war and uses hospitals as shields." 1 Like |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Uprightness100(op): 9:13pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
The TERRORISTS' camera placed in the hospital was banned in the Gaza Strip - and posed a threat to the IDF: New footage from recent days obtained by N12 shows the camera hidden on the fourth floor of the hospital and filming the force
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Righteousness2(m): 9:41pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
🇮🇱 Netanyahu: I met today in my office in Jerusalem with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. In the meeting, I emphasized that the Cabinet decision was unequivocal: The State of Israel will act with determination and force to return all of our hostages and defeat Hamas. I noted that these two missions are intertwined. 🇮🇱🇺🇸
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| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Kelvin3476: 9:45pm On Aug 25, 2025 |
Akhaz024:Even the Koran said Jerusalem is for the jews 3 Likes |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by Akhaz024: 5:34am On Aug 26, 2025 |
Kelvin3476:The ancestors of today’s Palestinians have always lived in that land — from the time of the Canaanites, Philistines, Israelites, Romans, and others. When the Arabs came in the 7th century, they mixed with the local people, many converted to Islam, adopted the Arabic language, and over time became what we now call Palestinians. So as Arabs, they have been rooted in the land for about 1,400 years, and as a distinct national identity called ‘Palestinians,’ they emerged over the last 100–150 years. This shows Palestinians are not outsiders but a people who evolved from the ancient inhabitants of the land. |
| Re: World News! Events Happening Around The World by iykofias(m): 8:26am On Aug 26, 2025 |
Israel, in the course of yet another terrorist attack on the Gaza Strip, struck a hospital - 13 people were killed, including 3 journalists. The murders of journalists in Gaza have long been the norm. As have the murders of children.
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