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In London and in dozens of of cities globally, ordinary citizens (Jews and non-Jews) have been demonstrating their opposition to hatred and violence against Jews and Israelis.

Dozens of young Haredim reported to the Tel Hashomer induction center, taking part in a special enlistment day designated for Haredi units in the IDF. They joined the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, Hashmonaim Brigade, Paratroopers, Givati and Border Police.

Anbessa Teferra, an Ethiopian-born linguist, was the first Ethiopian immigrant to be appointed Associate Professor at any Israeli university, back in 2015 (see ). He now becomes Israel’s first Ethiopian immigrant to achieve a full professorship.

Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel visited Nigeria for talks on strengthening bilateral relations. Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said “Nigeria and Israel share common values and challenges..” Haskel visited an Israeli innovation center in Abuja.

India celebrated its Independence Day on 15 Aug. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for congratulating the people of India on the country’s 78th Independence Day. Both Israel and India gained independence in 1948.

US students of the Hasbara Fellowships and IsraelAmbassadors.com delegation met politicians, visited the sites of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas massacre, met a former hostage and toured Israel’s northern borders for an on-the-ground understanding. They will be effective activists for Israel.

The 12 Druze children murdered by Hezbollah in Majdal Shams (July 2024) were honored in an emotional exhibition match which brought together the families of the victims and the injured, alongside legendary players from Israel’s national team.

The IDF has established a second Israeli Air Force technicians unit for male members of the ultra-Orthodox community (see for first unit). They are now certified “level A” technicians for F-16 fighter jets, alongside preserving their religious lifestyle.

The World Zionist Organization, the Zionist Council in Israel and the Menomadin Fund are financing a scholarship for 40 Druze students who have served in the reserves a scholarship to help them ease back into their studies. This is the third year that these scholarships are available.

18 young Jewish professionals from North West London successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in a landmark charity expedition. They carried an Israeli flag to the summit and raised more than £90,000 to help fund a new medical center in Tzfat through a partnership with UJIA.