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Dear A.,
The IDF
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launched a major counterterrorism operation in the West Bank city of Jenin today, called "Operation Iron Wall."
The operation is meant to last several days and could potentially continue for longer, as Israel works to counter the growing threat of Iranian-backed Palestinian terrorism in the West Bank.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "We are systematically and resolutely acting against the Iranian axis wherever it extends its reach – in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Judea and Samaria."
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the operation was also intended to deter Hamas from escalating violence in the West Bank amid the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza.
Hamas called today for full "mobilization" in the West Bank, following repeated calls for incitement since the hostage-ceasefire agreement was reached.
For years, Iran and its proxies have been working to turn the West Bank into another Gaza, supplying vast quantities of money and weapons to terror groups to seize control of major West Bank cities and carry out attacks on Israelis.
The United States must continue to support Israel's operations to counter the growing threat of terrorism in the West Bank and pressure the PA to end its horrific pay-for-slay program.
Tell Senators: Vote YES on Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act imposes sanctions on individuals who aid the International Criminal Court's outrageous effort to prosecute Israel's leaders.
TAKE 45 SECONDS: Urge your senators to vote YES on this important pro-Israel legislation when it comes up for a vote.
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Four hostages are set to be released by Hamas on Saturday
Hamas is
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due to release four Israeli hostages on Saturday, as part of the ongoing hostage-ceasefire agreement. Hamas has not disclosed the identities of the four women the terror group plans to release.
There are seven female hostages remaining from the original list of 33 to be released in the first phase: civilians Arbel Yehud, 29, and Shiri Silberman Bibas, 33, and IDF soldiers Liri Albag, 19, Karina Ariev, 20, Agam Berger, 21, Danielle Gilboa, 20, and Naama Levy, 20.
Shiri Bibas was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 along with her two sons Ariel and Kfir, now aged 5 and 2, and her husband Yarden is also held hostage in Gaza.
94 hostages, including 7 Americans, remain in Hamas captivity. The United States must increase the pressure on Hamas and its sponsors in Iran, Qatar and Turkey to adhere to the terms of the agreement and release the hostages.
New Op-ed: "The ICC is targeting Israelis and Americans. J Street is defending it."
In a
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new op-ed , Rabbi Michael J. Kushnick, incoming Senior Rabbi at Anshai Torah in Dallas, explains how "J Street has stooped to a new low in giving cover to a blatantly anti-Israel campaign."
"Israelis are facing a serious threat from an unhinged international court, and J Street is rushing to the court’s defense."
"The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unilaterally expanded its mandate so it can investigate and prosecute Israelis..."
"Congress took action in January to pass a bill with bipartisan support to put sanctions on those who are aiding the court’s investigations into the U.S., Israel and our other allies. Yet, inexplicably, J Street lobbied against the bill and urged members of Congress to vote no."
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Read the full op-ed here.
J Street is many things, but it's not pro-Israel.
Terrorist injures four in stabbing attack in Tel Aviv
Four people
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were wounded today in a terror stabbing attack in Tel Aviv.
According to
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reports , the terrorist was a Moroccan national and American green card holder with a U.S. permanent resident card. He had entered Israel on January 18 with a tourist visa.
The terrorist was shot and killed at the scene.
The United States must continue to stand with Israel and ensure our ally has the resources and support it needs to defend its people from terrorism.
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Jake Braunstein
Director of Policy Communications
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Support our work to keep Israel safe.
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