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Volume 17, Issue 04

“This position, we need to be a voice of moral clarity on the UN Security Council and at the United Nations at large for the world to hear the importance of standing with Israel, and I intend to do that. This year will mark the 50th year since the disgraceful ‘Zionism is racism’ resolution at the United Nations. And at the time our US Ambassador, Daniel Patrick Moynihan spoke out strongly against that disgraceful resolution. That is the type of leadership that I hope to bring if confirmed to the United Nations. And President Trump has a tremendous record when it comes to standing with Israel, whether it's the Abraham Accords, whether it's his commitment to combating antisemitism or recognizing Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel. This is a strong, strong record, and I hope to do that at the UN if confirmed.”

UN Ambassador Designate, Representative Elise Stefanik,

at Her Confirmation Hearing, January 22, 2025

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An Expert Briefing with Brigadier General Amir Avivi, of Israel’s Defense and Security Forum, (Habitchonistim)

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Time: Live at 8 a.m. EST (1:00 PM Israel Time).

Recorded and replayed at 12:00 PM EST.

You may use the same link to join either at 8 am or at noon.

What Are the Ramifications and The National Security Implications of the Israeli Hostage Deal?

While many of us are still feeling a sense of unbridled euphoria to see last Sunday’s release of Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and the return into the arms of their loved ones, we all have lingering concerns regarding the national security implications of this deal.

How many hostages will be released over the next 42 days, and in what condition, and in exchange for whom? Precisely which terrorists, exactly, will be released from Israeli prisons in exchange for the Israeli hostages? What was the nature of their crimes? How will this effect Iran, and all of their terrorist proxies? Will this simply encourage the abduction of more innocent people, in Israel and around the globe? Does Hamas regard the asymmetrical balance as a victory for their cause? How much of Hamas is left, and will Israel be able to control the Netzarim crossing and the Philadelphi corridor? If there is a remnant of Hamas left that inspires other young Palestinians, should this be, in reality, construed as a victory for the state of Israel? How will this effect the ongoing instability in Judea and Samaria?

Brigadier General Amir Avivi is here to answer these questions and more.

About our Speaker: Amir Avivi (born 16 April 1969) is a retired Israeli Brigadier General at Israeli Defense Forces. He served as a military lieutenant at the Defense Establishment Comptroller Unit, he is the commander of Sagi Brigade and the chief of Israeli general and politician Moshe Ya'alon.

He is a very well sought out speaker and expert, who has appeared regularly on international news outlets. His outlook has made a great impression on policy makers around the globe. In 2020, he founded the NPO ([link removed]) "Habithonistim ([link removed]) " (הביטחוניסטים) which consists of mainly high-ranking members of the Israeli security forces ([link removed]) , and has been its leader ever since. In May 2023, Avivi's book We Will Not Go Back: How We Will Guarantee Israel's Security for Generations (לא נשוב אחור: כיצד נבטיח את ביטחון ישראל לדורות) was published.
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On Holocaust Remembrance Day: Distortions of the UN threaten justice and peace ([link removed])

Times of Israel

UN agency UNRWA says Israel orders it to stop East Jerusalem operations this week ([link removed])

Reuters

Israel: Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger, 3rd hostage to be freed Thursday; 3 more on Saturday ([link removed])

Times of Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets ([link removed](Reuters),purchase%20of%20Su-35%20jets)

Reuters

Israel says Hamas has sent how many 1st-phase hostages are alive; list matches intel ([link removed])

Times of Israel

Exclusive: Hamas has added up to 15,000 fighters since start of war, US figures show ([link removed])

Reuters

Iranian hackers broadcast rocket sirens, odes to terrorism in 20 Israeli kindergartens ([link removed])

Times of Israel

Four Israeli soldiers swapped for 200 Palestinians; north Gaza shut over hostage still held ([link removed])

Reuters

Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here’s why the idea is rejected ([link removed])

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Making Iran Choose Between the Bomb and Bankruptcy ([link removed])

Washington Institute

Trump calls on Arab nations to take in more Gazans ([link removed])

JNS

Iranian drones fire AI-powered missiles in major Persian Gulf drill ([link removed])

Press TV

Iran is 'pressing the gas pedal' on uranium enrichment, IAEA chief says ([link removed])

Reuters

Trump’s appointee for Pentagon Middle East adviser has called for ‘pressure’ on Israel ([link removed])

JNS

Aid Is Rushing Into Gaza While the Cease-Fire Holds ([link removed])

Wall Street Journal

Trump admin's first steps in Mideast: Saudi ties, sanctioning Houthis ([link removed])

Jerusalem Post

This Israel-Hamas Deal Sets a Dangerous Precedent ([link removed])

Wall Street Journal

Israel sees more to do on Lebanon ceasefire as deadline nears ([link removed])

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Over 1,000 tons of missile fuel chemicals head for Iran from China ([link removed])

Jerusalem Post

Turkey reportedly signals that ban on trade with Israel could be lifted if there is a 'permanent peace' with Gaza ([link removed])

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