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An IDF delegation has traveled to Morocco to take part in “"African Lion," - the largest military exercise of its kind on the African continent. It is jointly led by the US and the Moroccan Armed Forces and comprises military units from 20 countries, including several Arab nations.

Israel’s Reichman University is building RiseApp - a one-stop-platform of personalized, high-quality Jewish content and events to empower and unite the global Jewish community. It will provide podcasts, videos, and images tailored to personal interests, plus connections to local events and Jewish businesses.

Jewish National Fund-USA’s Sapphire Society empowers women to uplift each other. An example is Rivka Kahn, an oncology researcher helping improve cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa. She writes, “When women lead in philanthropy, we do not just contribute - we change the world.”

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On Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, over 40,000 marchers united in the Israel Day Parade to celebrate Israel’s rich heritage, honor its resilience, and demand the return of the hostages.

Israeli and Cypriot researchers have teamed up to create an extreme cave makeover for rare monk seals. The project aims to provide safe and dry breeding places in northern Israel for the endangered marine mammals, of which only 600-700 remain in the world. (See articles previously)

The American subsidiary of Israel’s Elbit Systems has received a $112 million order from the US Marine Corps Systems Command for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems. This is in addition to previous US Army orders reported previously.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev presented an honorary doctoral degree to social-media star Nuseir Yassin (better known as “Nas Daily” see previously). It recognizes his commitment to promoting tolerance and coexistence as well as to building bridges between people everywhere.

A landmark interfaith dialogue featuring religious leaders from Israel, across the Middle East, and North Africa took place in Berlin - exclusively in Arabic. The event was led by NGO Sharaka (see previously) in cooperation with the Abraham Accords Institute.

An Israeli delegation of IDF soldiers, park officials, and wildlife experts raided an illegal zoo in the Palestinian Authority, rescuing dozens of endangered animals kept in brutal conditions - many of them beaten, abused, and visibly distressed.