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HEADLINES
US denies Iran's shot-down claim near Bushehr
Israel opens resident embassy in Fiji
Yad Vashem opens education centers in Germany
The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In US Military Role, no US aircraft were shot down near Bushehr, a US official said, countering Iranian state TV claims of an interception. Iran’s broadcaster had said early Friday that a US aircraft was destroyed in Jam governorate in Bushehr, citing Governor Masoud Tangestani. Explosions were also heard near the Strait of Hormuz and Bandar Abbas Thursday night, Tasnim news agency reported, later saying the sounds came from warning fire directed at ships in the Strait. Fars news agency also reported that Iran’s armed forces conducted a missile launch operation from the southern region toward identified targets, though the destination remained unclear. Earlier Thursday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted a US airbase after US strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington cited actions connected to the same tensions. The episode underscores the fragility of the region’s fragile ceasefire and the risk of escalation as talks remain unsettled.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Israel is poised to open a resident embassy in Fiji over the weekend as Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar travels to Suva to formalize the shift. The move follows Fiji’s earlier step of hosting Israel’s embassy in Jerusalem, and it is part of broader efforts to deepen diplomatic, strategic, and development ties between Jerusalem and Suva. Fiji’s cabinet approved establishing a resident Israeli Embassy in Suva in March, describing it as a step toward expanded cooperation in security, climate change, agriculture, emerging technologies, and diplomatic engagement. Israel has said it plans a reciprocal mission in Fiji in 2026, reflecting growing engagement with Pacific partners and a broader footprint in the region.
In Uplifting News, Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers, marking the institution’s first expansion outside Israel in its 73-year history. The Holocaust memorial and archive will establish centers in Munich and Leipzig, with programming developed in collaboration with German partners. The Conference of European Rabbis, which moved to Munich, and other German partners welcomed the plan as a signal of continued commitment to remembrance, education, and protecting Jewish life. A brainstorming meeting is planned for early next year, with programming expected to begin within three years, and Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan said the centers will help preserve the truth of the Holocaust for future generations.
In Uplifting News, missing Toronto Jewish teenage girl found after two weeks, as the community and authorities announced Esther, 14, had been located. She disappeared on May 15, with searches and a public appeal intensifying, including a $25,000 reward offered by multi-faith residents. Police thanked volunteers and the public for their help as the community welcomed Esther back home and awaited family confirmation.
In Uplifting News, MUTRA, the kosher restaurant in North Miami Beach, has earned a Michelin Star, making it the first fully kosher establishment to receive the honor. Led by Chef Raz Shabtai, the modern Mediterranean venue blends Israeli-inspired cuisine with strict kosher standards, highlighting seasonal ingredients and creative farm-to-table dishes. The milestone shines a light on the global kosher dining scene and brings international recognition to Miami’s Jewish culinary community.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897705
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-897708
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-897713
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-897706
https://t.me/JewishNews24/54977
US denies Iran's shot-down claim near Bushehr
Israel opens resident embassy in Fiji
Yad Vashem opens education centers in Germany
The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In US Military Role, no US aircraft were shot down near Bushehr, a US official said, countering Iranian state TV claims of an interception. Iran’s broadcaster had said early Friday that a US aircraft was destroyed in Jam governorate in Bushehr, citing Governor Masoud Tangestani. Explosions were also heard near the Strait of Hormuz and Bandar Abbas Thursday night, Tasnim news agency reported, later saying the sounds came from warning fire directed at ships in the Strait. Fars news agency also reported that Iran’s armed forces conducted a missile launch operation from the southern region toward identified targets, though the destination remained unclear. Earlier Thursday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted a US airbase after US strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington cited actions connected to the same tensions. The episode underscores the fragility of the region’s fragile ceasefire and the risk of escalation as talks remain unsettled.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Israel is poised to open a resident embassy in Fiji over the weekend as Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar travels to Suva to formalize the shift. The move follows Fiji’s earlier step of hosting Israel’s embassy in Jerusalem, and it is part of broader efforts to deepen diplomatic, strategic, and development ties between Jerusalem and Suva. Fiji’s cabinet approved establishing a resident Israeli Embassy in Suva in March, describing it as a step toward expanded cooperation in security, climate change, agriculture, emerging technologies, and diplomatic engagement. Israel has said it plans a reciprocal mission in Fiji in 2026, reflecting growing engagement with Pacific partners and a broader footprint in the region.
In Uplifting News, Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers, marking the institution’s first expansion outside Israel in its 73-year history. The Holocaust memorial and archive will establish centers in Munich and Leipzig, with programming developed in collaboration with German partners. The Conference of European Rabbis, which moved to Munich, and other German partners welcomed the plan as a signal of continued commitment to remembrance, education, and protecting Jewish life. A brainstorming meeting is planned for early next year, with programming expected to begin within three years, and Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan said the centers will help preserve the truth of the Holocaust for future generations.
In Uplifting News, missing Toronto Jewish teenage girl found after two weeks, as the community and authorities announced Esther, 14, had been located. She disappeared on May 15, with searches and a public appeal intensifying, including a $25,000 reward offered by multi-faith residents. Police thanked volunteers and the public for their help as the community welcomed Esther back home and awaited family confirmation.
In Uplifting News, MUTRA, the kosher restaurant in North Miami Beach, has earned a Michelin Star, making it the first fully kosher establishment to receive the honor. Led by Chef Raz Shabtai, the modern Mediterranean venue blends Israeli-inspired cuisine with strict kosher standards, highlighting seasonal ingredients and creative farm-to-table dishes. The milestone shines a light on the global kosher dining scene and brings international recognition to Miami’s Jewish culinary community.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897705
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-897708
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-897713
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-897706
https://t.me/JewishNews24/54977
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HEADLINES
US denies Iran's shot-down claim near Bushehr
Israel opens resident embassy in Fiji
Yad Vashem opens education centers in Germany
The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In US Military Role, no US aircraft were shot down near Bushehr, a US official said, countering Iranian state TV claims of an interception. Iran’s broadcaster had said early Friday that a US aircraft was destroyed in Jam governorate in Bushehr, citing Governor Masoud Tangestani. Explosions were also heard near the Strait of Hormuz and Bandar Abbas Thursday night, Tasnim news agency reported, later saying the sounds came from warning fire directed at ships in the Strait. Fars news agency also reported that Iran’s armed forces conducted a missile launch operation from the southern region toward identified targets, though the destination remained unclear. Earlier Thursday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted a US airbase after US strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington cited actions connected to the same tensions. The episode underscores the fragility of the region’s fragile ceasefire and the risk of escalation as talks remain unsettled.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Israel is poised to open a resident embassy in Fiji over the weekend as Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar travels to Suva to formalize the shift. The move follows Fiji’s earlier step of hosting Israel’s embassy in Jerusalem, and it is part of broader efforts to deepen diplomatic, strategic, and development ties between Jerusalem and Suva. Fiji’s cabinet approved establishing a resident Israeli Embassy in Suva in March, describing it as a step toward expanded cooperation in security, climate change, agriculture, emerging technologies, and diplomatic engagement. Israel has said it plans a reciprocal mission in Fiji in 2026, reflecting growing engagement with Pacific partners and a broader footprint in the region.
In Uplifting News, Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers, marking the institution’s first expansion outside Israel in its 73-year history. The Holocaust memorial and archive will establish centers in Munich and Leipzig, with programming developed in collaboration with German partners. The Conference of European Rabbis, which moved to Munich, and other German partners welcomed the plan as a signal of continued commitment to remembrance, education, and protecting Jewish life. A brainstorming meeting is planned for early next year, with programming expected to begin within three years, and Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan said the centers will help preserve the truth of the Holocaust for future generations.
In Uplifting News, missing Toronto Jewish teenage girl found after two weeks, as the community and authorities announced Esther, 14, had been located. She disappeared on May 15, with searches and a public appeal intensifying, including a $25,000 reward offered by multi-faith residents. Police thanked volunteers and the public for their help as the community welcomed Esther back home and awaited family confirmation.
In Uplifting News, MUTRA, the kosher restaurant in North Miami Beach, has earned a Michelin Star, making it the first fully kosher establishment to receive the honor. Led by Chef Raz Shabtai, the modern Mediterranean venue blends Israeli-inspired cuisine with strict kosher standards, highlighting seasonal ingredients and creative farm-to-table dishes. The milestone shines a light on the global kosher dining scene and brings international recognition to Miami’s Jewish culinary community.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897705
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-897708
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-897713
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-897706
https://t.me/JewishNews24/54977
US denies Iran's shot-down claim near Bushehr
Israel opens resident embassy in Fiji
Yad Vashem opens education centers in Germany
The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In US Military Role, no US aircraft were shot down near Bushehr, a US official said, countering Iranian state TV claims of an interception. Iran’s broadcaster had said early Friday that a US aircraft was destroyed in Jam governorate in Bushehr, citing Governor Masoud Tangestani. Explosions were also heard near the Strait of Hormuz and Bandar Abbas Thursday night, Tasnim news agency reported, later saying the sounds came from warning fire directed at ships in the Strait. Fars news agency also reported that Iran’s armed forces conducted a missile launch operation from the southern region toward identified targets, though the destination remained unclear. Earlier Thursday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted a US airbase after US strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington cited actions connected to the same tensions. The episode underscores the fragility of the region’s fragile ceasefire and the risk of escalation as talks remain unsettled.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Israel is poised to open a resident embassy in Fiji over the weekend as Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar travels to Suva to formalize the shift. The move follows Fiji’s earlier step of hosting Israel’s embassy in Jerusalem, and it is part of broader efforts to deepen diplomatic, strategic, and development ties between Jerusalem and Suva. Fiji’s cabinet approved establishing a resident Israeli Embassy in Suva in March, describing it as a step toward expanded cooperation in security, climate change, agriculture, emerging technologies, and diplomatic engagement. Israel has said it plans a reciprocal mission in Fiji in 2026, reflecting growing engagement with Pacific partners and a broader footprint in the region.
In Uplifting News, Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers, marking the institution’s first expansion outside Israel in its 73-year history. The Holocaust memorial and archive will establish centers in Munich and Leipzig, with programming developed in collaboration with German partners. The Conference of European Rabbis, which moved to Munich, and other German partners welcomed the plan as a signal of continued commitment to remembrance, education, and protecting Jewish life. A brainstorming meeting is planned for early next year, with programming expected to begin within three years, and Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan said the centers will help preserve the truth of the Holocaust for future generations.
In Uplifting News, missing Toronto Jewish teenage girl found after two weeks, as the community and authorities announced Esther, 14, had been located. She disappeared on May 15, with searches and a public appeal intensifying, including a $25,000 reward offered by multi-faith residents. Police thanked volunteers and the public for their help as the community welcomed Esther back home and awaited family confirmation.
In Uplifting News, MUTRA, the kosher restaurant in North Miami Beach, has earned a Michelin Star, making it the first fully kosher establishment to receive the honor. Led by Chef Raz Shabtai, the modern Mediterranean venue blends Israeli-inspired cuisine with strict kosher standards, highlighting seasonal ingredients and creative farm-to-table dishes. The milestone shines a light on the global kosher dining scene and brings international recognition to Miami’s Jewish culinary community.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897705
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-897708
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-897713
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-897706
https://t.me/JewishNews24/54977
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