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A BBC Arabic freelancer, Samer Elzaenen, who reported live after the October 7 Hamas attack, was found to have posted violent antisemitic messages on Facebook, including calls to burn Jews “as Hitler did.” He also praised Hamas terrorists as “resistance fighters.”
Another contributor, Ahmed Qannan, endorsed violence against Israelis after the deadly synagogue attack on Holocaust Memorial Day in 2023.
Back in May 2011, Elzaenen posted similar statements on Facebook: “My message to the Zionist Jews: We are going to take our land back. We love death for Allah’s sake the same way you love life. We shall burn you as Hitler did, but this time we won’t leave a single one of you alive.” Eleven years later, he wrote, “When things go awry for us, shoot the Jews, it fixes everything.”
The BBC said both are freelancers, not staff, and condemned antisemitism — but criticism is growing. Leaders like Kemi Badenoch are calling for a full reform of BBC Arabic amid repeated accusations of antisemitism and bias.
Noa Argamani: “I will fight as much as I can so everybody will comeback home” 🎗️
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🕯️ Sgt. Neta Kahana and Capt. Ido Voloch were killed during a two-hour battle with terrorists in Gaza City’s Shijaiyah neighborhood, officials said Saturday. Kahana, a fighter in the elite Border Police undercover unit (Yamas), was shot by a terrorist who emerged from a tunnel. A rescue team sent to evacuate him came under heavy anti-tank missile fire.
Despite efforts to save him, Kahana died during evacuation inside Gaza. The IDF continues operations in the area.
VOICES OF VALOR | APRIL 28 (@bring.hersh.home )
Join us for a powerful virtual event honoring the heroes of October 7 and the defenders of Israel—Jewish and non-Jewish—who’ve stood tall for Zionism and against antisemitism these past 18 months.
Hear from war heroes like Maj.-Gen. Noam Tibon and Oz Davidian, who saved 120 lives from the Nova Festival.
We’ll also speak with the families of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Omer Neutra, and students like Shai Davidai and Matan Yaffe, who’ve taken a stand on U.S. campuses.
📅 April 28
🕛 12 PM EST
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The U.S. praised President Santiago Peña for designating Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist group and expanding Paraguay’s 2019 terrorist designations to include all of Hezbollah and Hamas.
Iran, the world’s top terror sponsor, funds attacks through the IRGC and proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. Paraguay’s move will disrupt their operations, especially in the Tri-Border Area with Argentina and Brazil.
The U.S. urges all countries to hold Iran accountable and block its terrorist networks.
VOICES OF VALOR | APRIL 28 (@eylonalevy )
Join us for a powerful virtual event honoring the heroes of October 7 and the defenders of Israel—Jewish and non-Jewish—who’ve stood tall for Zionism and against antisemitism these past 18 months.
Hear from war heroes like Maj.-Gen. Noam Tibon and Oz Davidian, who saved 120 lives from the Nova Festival.
We’ll also speak with the families of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Omer Neutra, and students like Shai Davidai and Matan Yaffe, who’ve taken a stand on U.S. campuses.
📅 April 28
🕛 12 PM EST
📍 Watch live at ynetnews.com + YouTube
@IsraelEnglishNews
RSVP and Updates: https://iltvisrael.com/voices-of-valor
A collaboration by ILTV, Ynet Global, and @israelplus_
Iranian can have a nuclear program if it gives up enrichment. 🇮🇷
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Master Sgt. Asaf Cafri, 26, was killed by sniper fire near Beit Hanoun. Three other soldiers were wounded—two seriously—after anti-tank fire targeted IDF troops in the Israeli-held buffer zone. The attackers reportedly fled the scene.
May his memory be a blessing 🕯️
Over 1,250 bereaved Israeli families—widows, orphans, and those who lost loved ones on October 7—came together this Passover for moments of healing and hope through Hayeladim Shelanu – Our Children.
From moving musical performances by orphaned children to nature-filled events for all ages, every moment echoed one message: you are not forgotten.
“Every family we meet carries unthinkable pain, yet their strength is awe-inspiring,” said Joseph Waks, founder of the initiative.
Even in sorrow, spring can still come.
🇨🇦 “There will be zero tolerance for antisemitism in Canada.”
Conservative Leader @pierrepoilievremp — the most outspoken federal voice against the shocking rise in antisemitic hate — joins Fight Back with @libbyznaimer on @zoomermag with a clear message: stricter penalties and deportation for foreign offenders behind antisemitic hate.
Powerful words in a critical moment. ✡️👏🏼
VOICES OF VALOR | APRIL 28
Join us for a powerful virtual event honoring the heroes of October 7 and the defenders of Israel—Jewish and non-Jewish—who’ve stood tall for Zionism and against antisemitism these past 18 months.
Hear from war heroes like Maj.-Gen. Noam Tibon and Oz Davidian, who saved 120 lives from the Nova Festival.
We’ll also speak with the families of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Omer Neutra, and students like Shai Davidai and Matan Yaffe, who’ve taken a stand on U.S. campuses.
📅 April 28
🕛 12 PM EST
📍 Watch live at ynetnews.com + YouTube @IsraelEnglishNews
RSVP and Updates: https://iltvisrael.com/voices-of-valor
A collaboration by ILTV, Ynet Global, and @israelplus_
Why Hasn’t Israel Defeated Hamas Yet?
Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman sits down with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Special Envoy for the Israeli Foreign Ministry, and Mossi Raz, former Knesset member from the Meretz Party, to break down the challenges facing Israel in its war against Hamas.
Can Hamas still be defeated? Is Netanyahu’s political survival shaping military decisions? And what role does U.S. policy play?
Watch ILTV Insider now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL11Ak19eH4&ab_channel=ILTVIsraelNews
Israel has announced the torchbearers for the 77th Independence Day ceremony at Mount Herzl, including figures from the worlds of sports, media, and national resilience. 🇮🇱
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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas slammed Hamas, calling them “sons of dogs” and urging them to release the hostages to remove Israel’s “excuses” for the war in Gaza. “Why don’t you hand over the American hostages?” he asked, adding, “Release those you’re holding and put an end to this story.”
Abbas also demanded Hamas hand over control of Gaza, give up its weapons, and become a political party.
Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday as over 250,000 mourners packed the Vatican. World leaders and royalty attended, but no senior Israeli officials were present, highlighting tensions over the Gaza war. Only Israel’s ambassador represented Jerusalem, a move criticized by former diplomats.
Francis, who died at 88 after a stroke, was praised for championing migrants, peace, and climate action. After the funeral, his coffin was driven through Rome to St. Mary Major Basilica, where crowds shouted “Viva il Papa” and threw flowers along the route.
Israel has made unprecedented use of AI in the Gaza war, with programs developed by Unit 8200 soldiers and reservists from tech giants like Meta, Google, and Microsoft, according to The New York Times.
Tools include a chatbot trained in Arabic dialects to gauge public sentiment, an audio-based locator for airstrikes, and facial recognition to identify hidden or injured individuals. These technologies have helped locate Hamas leaders and hostages, though Israeli officers admitted some tools are faulty and raise ethical concerns.
The innovation hub “The Studio,” part of Unit 8200, connected soldiers with reservists to build these capabilities. Tools like the audio locator helped target Hamas commander Ibrahim Biari, but the strike caused civilian casualties and is under investigation.
Facial recognition at checkpoints led to mistaken arrests, and the Arabic chatbot sometimes misinterpreted slang, needing human correction. Despite flaws, officials say AI has significantly sped up military operations in Gaza.
A massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port killed at least 8 and injured 750 on Saturday. The blast, linked to chemicals used for missile fuel, caused a major fire that burned for hours.
Iranian officials said the explosion started in a hazmat storage area. The blast coincides with US-Iran nuclear talks and comes years after the same port was hit by a suspected Israeli cyberattack. No blame has been officially assigned.
State media later reported that the fire has intensified and could spread to other areas and containers. The blaze has been burning for around 10 hours. Schools and offices near the port have been closed as a precaution.
BREAKING: A massive mysterious explosion just rocked Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port — the ground shook for miles.
The regime did not comment on this yet.
🇺🇸 US President Donald Trump honored Holocaust victims, stating:
“We honor the blessed memories of the six million Jews… and countless other innocent victims.”
Focusing on the surge in antisemitism after October 7, Trump warned:
“Sadly, our nation has borne witness to the worst outbreak of antisemitism on American soil in generations.”
He pledged to act against antisemitism on college campuses, saying:
“Antisemitism has no place in a civilized society… we are steadfastly committed to swiftly punishing violators.”
Trump also declared:
“During these Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, we reflect upon the dark affront to human dignity posed by Nazis. Never again means now.” ✡️
Author and professor Gad Saad joins ILTV’s Emily Schrader to break down how the Gaza war is impacting the West — and why his concept of "suicidal empathy" might explain the moral chaos we’re seeing today.
From dangerous ideologies to the collapse of reason — this is a must-watch.
🎥 Watch now on Viewpoint by ILTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wxb6dltx5M&ab_channel=ILTVIsraelNews
Some 12,000 people—including Holocaust survivors, former hostages, and bereaved families—marched from Auschwitz to Birkenau in this year’s March of the Living.
Led by released hostage Eli Sharabi and joined by President Herzog, the march honored both victims of the Holocaust and those still held captive by Hamas.
Herzog called the return of the hostages a “universal human imperative,” while Sharabi, who lost his wife and daughters on October 7, declared, “I chose life—and that gives me hope.”
Calls of “Bring them home now!” echoed alongside memories of the 6 million Jews murdered.
From past horrors to present struggles—the Jewish people march on.
📸 GPO
In a major reversal, the ICC Appeals Court has sided with Israel, sending the case against Netanyahu and Gallant back to a lower court to fully consider Israel’s jurisdictional objections.
The decision freezes the arrest warrant process for now, casting doubt on the ICC’s authority over Israel and giving the Jewish state its first legal victory at The Hague in over a decade.
Spain has scrapped its ammunition purchase from an Israeli firm following pressure from far-left coalition partner Sumar.
The move deepens Madrid’s stance against Israel’s actions in Gaza—after already pledging to halt arms exports to the Jewish state.
‘Qatar Is More Dangerous Than Iran’
Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman interviews Rabbi Pini Dunner, a leading voice exposing Qatar’s influence and funding of Hamas.
Find out why Rabbi Dunner says that Qatar is the “root of the evil” and why Jewish and Christian leaders must speak out now.
Wacth ILTV Podcast Now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERiVn0aer1Q&ab_channel=ILTVIsraelNews
Decline in 2024, but antisemitic incidents much higher than pre-war levels.
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Hamas published a video showing hostage Omri Miran marking his 48th birthday in captivity. His family allowed the release of a still from the video and condemned the footage, calling it a “disgrace” that he remains in a tunnel on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
“Our Omri is strong… but his heart is broken,” they said, vowing to keep fighting until his return.
At a Holocaust memorial ceremony, Prime Minister Netanyahu drew direct comparisons between Hamas and the Nazis, vowing, “They wish to kill and destroy all the Jews… but it’s not going to happen.” He added, “We are determined to annihilate the monsters of Hamas.” Emphasizing Israel’s military strength, he declared, “We will never surrender… If we need to stand alone, we shall stand alone.”
Netanyahu also warned against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, calling them “a threat to all human society.”
2 minutes siren of National Holocaust Memorial Day. ✡️
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This morning at 10:00 AM, Israel will pause as a siren sounds for two minutes to honor the victims of the Holocaust.
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