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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 1924, Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) 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 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Under the weight of October 7, Iran and Gaza wars, a smaller Maccabiah opens in Israel
About 5,000 athletes are participating in the Jewish sports competition held every four years in Israel, down from 10,000 four years ago In a sign of Israel's internal tensions, PM Netanyahu drew both applause and audible boos as he took the podium
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Hananya Naftali
· Jul 1, 2026
[Photo] Prime Minister Netanyahu visited IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon.He said: "Hezbo [...]
Prime Minister Netanyahu visited IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon.He said: Hezbollah was once the strongest pillar of Iran’s regional axis, with roughly 150,000 rockets and missiles aimed at Israel. Today, only about 8 remain.
World Israel News
· Jul 2, 2026
Jewish Olympics open in Jerusalem with powerful display of unity
The 2026 Maccabiah Games, often called the “Jewish Olympics,” officially opened in Jerusalem with a powerful celebration of Jewish pride, resilience, and unity, bringing together 5,000 athletes from more than 30 countries less than a year after the event was postponed because of the war with Iran. Held just days before Israel marks 1,000 days [] The post Jewish Olympics open in Jerusalem with powerful display of unity appeared first on World Israel News.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
Israeli strikes kill four Palestinians in Gaza as raids continue in West Bank
Occupied Jerusalem, July 6 (SANA) Four Palestinians were killed and several others injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis on Monday, while Israeli occupation forces carried out raids and arrests across the West Bank, according to Palestinian media. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that two Palestinians were killed and others injured []
Al-Monitor
· Jun 26, 2026
Shi'ite Muslims mark their holiest day in war-battered Lebanon
By Jihed Abidellaoui, Zohra Bensemra and Khalil AshawiNABATIEH, Lebanon, June 26 (Reuters) - Chanting rhythmically in the summer sun, the men marched through the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh as part of their annual tradition to mark Ashura, the holiest day in the Shi'ite Muslim calendar. This year, they walked through a city in ruins.Israel's nearly four-month air and ground campaign that it says was targeting armed group Hezbollah has destroyed large swathes of Lebanon's south and left other parts of it under Israeli military occupation.
Ariana News
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the agreement allows Israeli forces to continue to occupy southern Lebanon if Hezbollah does not disarm. The post Israel, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talks first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel belanja hampir AS$205 bilion untuk perang
TEL AVIV: Kos peperangan Israel di Gaza, Lubnan, Syria dan Iran sejak 7 Oktober 2023 dilaporkan mencecah hampir AS205 bilion (RM840 bilion). Jumlah itu didedahkan dalam laporan yang ditulis oleh seorang ahli ekonomi, Nir Goldberg dan diterbitkan oleh Zman Yisrael, laman berita edisi bahasa Ibrani akhbar dalam talian The Times of Israel. Zman Yisrael menilai ... Read more The post Israel belanja hampir AS205 bilion untuk perang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Under the weight of October 7, Iran and Gaza wars, a smaller Maccabiah opens in Israel": Hananya Naftali — [Photo] Prime Minister Netanyahu visited IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon.He said: "Hezbo [...]. World Israel News — Jewish Olympics open in Jerusalem with powerful display of unity. Syrian Arab News Agency — Israeli strikes kill four Palestinians in Gaza as raids continue in West Bank. Al-Monitor — Shi'ite Muslims mark their holiest day in war-battered Lebanon. Ariana News — Israel, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talks. Utusan Malaysia — Israel belanja hampir AS$205 bilion untuk perang