Happy 249th Birthday America, from Israel!

Although not an American, I am delighted to celebrate this wonderful day from Israel! In honor of this special day, here are 6 things you didn’t know about the unique, Israel-American relationship:
Head of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Tells How UN Actively Working Against His Efforts to Feed Gazans

Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), slammed the United Nations for what he called its attempts to thwart the GHF’s efforts to supply aid to the people of Gaza without benefiting Hamas.
Israel Recovers Hostage Bodies as U.S. Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution and IDF Resumes Northern Offensive

Israeli forces recovered the bodies of dual Israeli-American citizens killed during the October 7 attack and taken hostage in Gaza. The U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a Gaza ceasefire, while Israel resumed military operations in northern Gaza, targeting Hamas infrastructure.
The Stefanik Doctrine: A Stronger Stand Against Jew-Hatred

The Stefanik Doctrine contrasts sharply with the policy approach of the Biden-Harris team, which left even their own supporters in the liberal camp—and many others—outraged by what could be described as their propensity for inaction against anti-Israel extremists on campuses and beyond.
CAM Calls for US Sanctions on UN Official Francesca Albanese Ahead of University of Chicago ‘Genocide’ Roundtable

“Francesca Albanese has become arguably the most dominant, official, and professional voice for antisemitism and obsessive hatred for the Jewish state on the world stage,” said CEO of CAM Sacha Roytman.
Israel Rejects UN Genocide Allegations, Trump Defends Israel Amid Criticism, and Former Archbishop Condemns Rising Antisemitism

Israel dismissed a UN report accusing it of genocidal acts in Gaza, calling the claims unfounded and biased. During a meeting with Ithe rish Prime Minister, U.S. President Trump reaffirmed support for Israel and condemned Hamas’s October 7 attack. Former Archbishop Rowan Williams also warned of rising antisemitism following the attack.
Sanhedrin: “Hamas is Amalek, must be entirely wiped out”

“We rule that the people of Gaza led by the Hamas movement, and all those who support and help them, have upon them the Torah law of Amalek,” the decision read.
UN Addresses Iran’s Nuclear Program, Israeli Strikes in Syria, and U.S. and Israel Leads Global Arms Exports

The UN Security Council will meet to address Iran’s growing enriched uranium stockpile, as Western nations push for transparency. Meanwhile, Israel struck military targets in southern Syria, citing security threats, and remains a key arms exporter. Also, Israel ranks as the #8 largest global arms exporter.
Nation Mourns Bibas Family, Freed Hostage Addresses UN, and Rocket Misfires in Gaza

Thousands are expected to line the procession route to honor Kfir, Ariel, and Shiri Bibas, marking the profound loss. Meanwhile, Noa Argamani, a former hostage, will address the UN Security Council, sharing her experiences. Also, a misfired rocket from Gaza landed within the Strip, triggering an Israeli military response to the ongoing security tensions.
UN OFFICIAL: Israel and US should pay reparations to Hamas

“It is about time that Israel and the US – and those who enabled and armed the genocidal assault against the Palestinians – make plans to offer REPARATIONS to the Palestinian people to rebuild Gaza, as prescribed by international law,.”