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Feb 28 2017

Missile launched from Gaza Strip hits southern Israel

February 28 2017, 18:07

A rocket fired from Gaza hit an open field in Sha’ar Hanegev in southern Israel on Monday, prompting the Israeli Air Force (IAF) to strike five strategic Hamas terror targets... Read more

Feb 28 2017

Report: At least 15 Hamas attack tunnels extend into Israel

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February 28 2017, 17:40

The Gaza-based terror group Hamas has at least 15 attack tunnels extending into Israel, according to a Channel 2 TV report citing security cabinet sources that was aired on Sunday.... Read more

Feb 28 2017

Sir Eric Pickles unveils Simon Wiesenthal Center exhibition on Jewish history in the House of Commons

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February 28 2017, 16:21

CFI Parliamentary Chairman, Rt. Hon. Sir Eric Pickles MP unveiled the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s exhibition on Jewish history in the Houses of Parliament this week. The exhibition, "People, Book, Land;... Read more

Feb 24 2017

‘EU-funded’ Palestinian group hosts dance competition for children glorifying violence

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February 24 2017, 16:17

The Yafa Cultural Center in Nablus in the West Bank, which reportedly receives funding from the European Union and other European development agencies, held its first youth folk dance competition... Read more

Feb 24 2017

Iran’s Supreme Leader: Israel a “cancerous tumour” to be destroyed

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February 24 2017, 15:45

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei declared on Tuesday that Israel is a "cancerous tumour" and backed "holy Jihad" as a necessity against the Jewish State. In the opening address of the... Read more

Feb 24 2017

International Trade Minister celebrates Israeli opening of London Stock Exchange

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February 24 2017, 14:57

International Trade Minister, Mark Garnier MP celebrated the landmark listing of Israel's largest ever Euro denominated offering on the London Stock Exchange this week. Mr Garnier was present alongside Rony... Read more

Feb 24 2017

Sir Eric Pickles hails Israel as “bastion of democracy”

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February 24 2017, 14:37

In an article published in the Jerusalem Post this week, CFI Chairman, Rt. Hon. Sir Eric Pickles MP celebrated Israel's success as a "bastion of democracy" and the UK-Israel relationship,... Read more

Feb 24 2017

Theresa Villiers MP: An Israel trip which gave grounds for optimism in the future

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February 24 2017, 13:42

Former Northern Ireland Secretary, Rt. Hon. Theresa Villiers, spoke about her experience in Israel on last week’s CFI delegation, in an article published in the Times of Israel this week.... Read more

Feb 23 2017

February 2017: Sir Eric Pickles plants tree in honour of knighthood, as six senior Conservatives visit Israel

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February 23 2017, 17:12

CFI coordinated a high-profile delegation to Israel last week with four senior Conservative Members of Parliament and two Conservative Lords, where CFI Parliamentary Chairman, Rt. Hon. Sir Eric Pickles MP,... Read more