Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1944, Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

The Jerusalem Post

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July 4, 2026

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The 43rd edition of the festival, which was founded to bring the best international films to Israel and to promote Israeli filmmaking, will be at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and the Lev Smadar theater

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Damascus hosts art exhibition bringing together Syrian artists inside Syria and abroad

Damascus July 11 (SANA) Damascus opened a contemporary art exhibition on Friday bringing together Syrian artists living in Syria and abroad, in an initiative aimed at strengthening cultural ties and highlighting the diversity of Syria’s visual arts scene. The exhibition, “Damascus Unites US,” features works by 34 artists and is jointly organized by Samer Qazah []

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 3, 2026

Explore Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Latest Collection Highlights in a New Guided Tour

This summer, Louvre Abu Dhabi introduces its New Highlights and Discoveries Tour, a 45-minute journey through the museum’s four wings, featuring a curated selection of new acquisitions and major loans introduced to the museum this year. The tour takes visitors through significant new additions to the museum galleries, reflecting the museum’s ongoing development and commitment [] The post Explore Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Latest Collection Highlights in a New Guided Tour appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 5, 2026

Hamas: Israeli seizure of Hebron heritage sites part of judaization policy

Hamas: Israeli seizure of Hebron heritage sites part of judaization policy

Tehran Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iranian films, series receive awards at Spain’s FICIMAD 2026

TEHRAN – Several Iranian films and series were among the winners of this year’s edition of FICIMAD (Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid), an international film festival held annually in Madrid.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

1,000 Days of war: Palestinian resistance factions reaffirm Gaza’s steadfastness and Israeli occupation’s failure

GAZA, July 02 (YPA) – The Palestinian resistance factions in the Gaza Strip affirmed on Thursday that the Zionist genocide—directly supported by the US administration and Western lobbies—which has now reached its 1,000th day, represents a blatant embodiment of organized state terrorism and the true face of Zionist and Western colonialism. The factions noted that []

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· Jul 9, 2026

CineFestival San Antonio returns for 47th installment

CineFestival San Antonio, the nation’s longest-running Latinx film festival, is back this week for its 47th incarnation. Devoted to showcasing Latin American feature films and shorts alike, CineFestival provides a reference point for cultural identity, politically charged storytelling and fiercely independent filmmaking. The festival opens with a screening of Mexicanamerican (2026), the debut film by [] The post CineFestival San Antonio returns for 47th installment appeared first on San Antonio Current.

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Related coverage for "Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres": Syrian Arab News Agency — Damascus hosts art exhibition bringing together Syrian artists inside Syria and abroad. Middle East News 247 — Explore Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Latest Collection Highlights in a New Guided Tour. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Hamas: Israeli seizure of Hebron heritage sites part of judaization policy. Tehran Times — Iranian films, series receive awards at Spain’s FICIMAD 2026. Yemen Press Agency — 1,000 Days of war: Palestinian resistance factions reaffirm Gaza’s steadfastness and Israeli occupation’s failure. San Antonio Current — CineFestival San Antonio returns for 47th installment