Massive fire in China's 'shoe capital' leaves many casualties

Footage from the fire in China

A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the city of Jinjiang in Fujian province. Footage aired by state television showed people trapped on the roof of the multistory building as thick black smoke billowed into the sky. President Xi Jinping ordered authorities to "make every effort to carry out rescue operations, determine the cause of the accident and severely punish those responsible."

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Dramatic EU proposal against Israel: 'Real economic damage'

Wheat harvest in the Hula Valley. The measures could also affect exports from within the Green Line. Photo: Ayal Margolin

European Commission spokesperson confirms to Israel Hayom that a document examining trade restrictions on products made in Judea and Samaria will be submitted next week. Jerusalem hopes a vote will be postponed, while Brussels warns: If Ben Gvir and Smotrich continue to serve in the next government, pressure will increase. European Parliament member: "Provocation makes it harder for us to present Israel's position credibly"

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OU Israel camp aims to ease olim children into Israeli life

OU youth camp. Photo: OU

Some 6,000 new olim are expected to arrive to Israel this summer, and OU Israel is preparing to help children and teens build social connections ahead of the start of the school year through Camp Dror. Eyal Tannenbaum, who began as a camper and is returning to the camp as a counselor, speaks about the importance of creating friendships for young olim that last throughout their lives, even after camp.

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The message from Witkoff and Kushner that led to the renewed US strike on Iran

Araghchi, Witkoff and Kushner. Photo: AP/Arab networks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's remarks ended the lull and led Trump to order an intensive strike. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is gambling on "breaking the rules" in Hormuz and is presenting demands that contradict the understandings set out in the memorandum. Amid an internal dispute within the administration, the three US alternatives are being revealed.

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Not isolated, not bloodthirsty

JD Vance's claim that Israel has no friends in the world misses the depth of its ties with countries such as India. Even more troubling is the assertion that Israel is trying to "kill its way" out of its security crises. In the face of stereotypes that have seeped into the American mainstream, Israel must make clear: It makes peace when possible and fights when it has no choice.

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Remembering Sheldon Adelson