Yuval Rotem 🇮🇱

Το ΚΙΣΕ διοργάνωσε αποχαιρετιστήρια εκδήλωση προς τιμήν του Πρέσβη του @IsraelinGreece, κ. @NoamKatz_ , με αφορμή την ολοκλήρωση της διπλωματικής του αποστολής. Εκπρόσωποι της εβραϊκής κοινότητας, δημοσιογράφοι, ακαδημαϊκοί και άνθρωποι του πολιτισμού τίμησαν τον Πρέσβη Κατς για τη συμβολή του στην ενίσχυση των σχέσεων Ελλάδας–Ισραήλ, ιδιαίτερα σε μια περίοδο πρωτόγνωρων προκλήσεων μετά την τρομοκρατική επίθεση της Χαμάς στις 7 Οκτωβρίου. Στην ομιλία του, ο Πρέσβης Κατς εξέφρασε τη βαθιά του ευγνωμοσύνη για τη φιλία και τη στήριξη που έλαβε όλα αυτά τα χρόνια στην Ελλάδα, υπογραμμίζοντας τους ισχυρούς δεσμούς που ανέπτυξε με την εβραϊκή κοινότητα και τη διαχρονική συνεργασία Ελλάδας–Ισραήλ. Ως ένδειξη εκτίμησης, ο Πρόεδρος του ΚΙΣΕ, Δαυίδ Σαλτιέλ, προσέφερε στον Πρέσβη αναμνηστική πλακέτα και μια γραβάτα με θέμα τον Παρθενώνα, ένα συμβολικό δώρο που τιμά τους στενούς δεσμούς μεταξύ των δύο χωρών. The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KISE) hosted a farewell reception in honor of Israel's Ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission. Community leaders, journalists, academics and cultural figures gathered to recognize Ambassador Katz's contribution to strengthening Greece–Israel relations, particularly during the unprecedented challenges that followed the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas. In his remarks, Ambassador Katz expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the friendship and support he received throughout his years in Greece, emphasizing the deep bonds he has formed with the Jewish community and the enduring partnership between Greece and Israel. As a token of appreciation, KISE President David Saltiel presented Ambassador Katz with a commemorative plaque and a tie featuring the Parthenon—a symbolic gift celebrating the close ties between the two countries.

Tomorrow, we celebrate the United States and the ideals that have inspired generations: liberty, democracy, and opportunity. From Israel's Ambassador in Washington, D.C., and our Consuls General across the United States, we wish all Americans a wonderful Fourth of July. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🇮🇱🎆 #HappyFourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay @yechielleiter @IsraelinNewYork @IsraelinMiami @IsraelinLA @IsraelinUN @IsraelinBoston @IsraelinChicago @IsraelinHouston @IsraelinSF @IsraelAtlanta @IsraelBachar_ @EitanWeiss @MarcoCSermoneta @EladStr @Ofir_Akunis @BennySharoni @LiviaLinkRaviv

🚨 Carlo Ancelotti on why he did not celebrate wildly after Gabriel Martinelli’s late winner for Brazil against Japan: 🗣️ “People asked me why I didn’t celebrate, but football is also about respect. Yes, we were happy to win, but I looked across and saw a Japanese team that had given absolutely everything. They fought with incredible courage, and I know exactly how painful a defeat like that can be.” “Of course I celebrated inside because my responsibility is to Brazil and qualifying was our objective. But I’ve been in football for many years, and I’ve experienced both victory and heartbreak. Sometimes the best way to respect your opponent is to remain humble in your biggest moments.” “Japan made us suffer for ninety-five minutes. They deserved our respect, not exaggerated celebrations. Brazil are through, but we know we must improve. Tonight we celebrate the qualification, but tomorrow we go back to work because the World Cup only gets more difficult from here.” Carlo Ancelotti is a legend {@FoxNews }

Minister of Foreign Affairs @gidonsaar Appointed @GeorgeDeek as Special Envoy to the Christian World Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar has appointed George Deek as Special Envoy to the Christian World. The appointment is intended to deepen Israel’s ties with Christian communities around the world. Deek, a veteran diplomat with 18 years of experience, most recently served as Israel’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan and was the first Christian ambassador in Israel’s history. He is a recipient of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General’s Award for Excellence. He is a member of the Arab Christian community in Jaffa and has been active in the community from a young age. His father, Youssef Deek, served for many years as Chairman of the Orthodox Christian community in Jaffa and in Israel. Minister Sa’ar: “The State of Israel attaches great importance to its relations with the Christian world and with its Christian friends around the world. I am confident that George, a respected and experienced diplomat, will greatly contribute to the friendship and strengthening of the ties between the State of Israel and the Christian world.”

“When they came to tell us that Hersh had been executed, then I realized that those 330 days had been the good part, because he was alive. And now I'm in this place... How do I walk through this place without a piece of me here?” says Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son was executed by Hamas in 2024. cbsn.ws/4sU4UiI

Israeli reality: While driving to the family traditional Passover Seder, Yossi heard the alarm indicating an incoming enemy missile was on the way. He got out of his car and covered his baby son with his body, to protect him from the attack. Credit: @N12News