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Trump slams allies’ low ‘enthusiasm’ for his proposed coalition to open Hormuz

Trump slams allies’ low ‘enthusiasm’ for his proposed coalition to open Hormuz

US president says ‘numerous countries’ have said they’re joining, urges others to do so ‘with great enthusiasm’; says it’s unknown if...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Iran’s new supreme leader issues fresh statement as questions linger over his health

Iran’s new supreme leader issues fresh statement as questions linger over his health

Trump says ‘we don’t know’ if Mojtaba Khamenei ‘dead or not’; leaked audio from official suggests he narrowly survived airstrikes by...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Grace Tame’s Moral Authority has Collapsed

In Australia, Grace Tame built a national reputation on one simple, powerful principle: believe survivors. It was that clarity that made her...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Shane Shmuel

Not Left, Not Orthodox: Smol Emuni’s Failed Debut

The disrespectful treatment of Rabbi Saul Berman at the Smol Emuni conference in New York highlights many problems that were part of the conference,...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Elchanan Poupko

Alleged ‘fake Dubai prince’ arrested in Nigeria as another victim of romance scam emerges

Authorities in Nigeria have arrested a man suspected of running an elaborate online romance scam after a recent investigative documentary exposed a...

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Blitz

Tajul Islam

The Problem with Bad Questions

For reasons I cannot explain, the last few days have been filled with conversations about bad questions.  Yes, there is such a thing.  And it’s an...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Nina B. Mogilnik

Between Siren and Prayer

When I think about this war, my memory is exact. I remember every moment, every detail before I walked calmly into the safe room and pulled the heavy...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Faigie Heiman

Saddam also walked the streets of Baghdad before they found him in a hole

Saddam also walked the streets of Baghdad before they found him in a hole

On Friday last week, as American bombs fell within earshot of Ferdowsi Square, Iran staged one of those spectacles of performative defiance that...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Adil Faouzi

How an antifa street killing exposed a deep national crisis in France

How an antifa street killing exposed a deep national crisis in France

The violent death of New-Right activist Quentin Deranque has suddenly made the political Left a toxic hot potato

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RT.com

Tarik Cyril Amar

The Chaos Beyond

Israel, Iran, and the dangers of strategic collapse What should Israel fear more: the rule of an Iranian regime projecting force across the region, or...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ab Boskany

Iran war reveals the Indo-Pacific's mosaic of interests

Iran war reveals the Indo-Pacific's mosaic of interests

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Nikkei Asian Review

Derek Grossman

Franco Colapinto scores first-ever Alpine points in China. What comes next?

Franco Colapinto scores first-ever Alpine points in China. What comes next?

Argentine race driver Franco Colapinto accomplished a major feat in last Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix, earning his first-ever Formula 1 Drivers’...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Fernando Romero Nuñez

Truth under siege: Media, war narratives, and the Middle East’s fragile future

In times of war and geopolitical confrontation, truth is often the first casualty. Yet in the current climate surrounding the Middle East and global...

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Blitz

M A Hossain

The Iran War Could Unleash the Next Refugee Crisis

Wars are usually measured in bombs dropped and lives lost. Yet their most enduring costs often emerge later, in the form of mass displacement and...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yehuda Lukacs

"Happiness Is Finding a Pencil"

Happiness is a cultural obsession. It’s time to rethink how we pursue it.

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Psychology Today

Ira bedzow ph.d

Fico by mal Dankovi pustiť ministerstvo. Nech koalícii ukáže, ako sa to robí

IGOR DANIŠ: Je chybou, že Fico s Dankom odmieta komunikovať, no pri neustálych výpadoch predsedu SNS na premiéra (či prezidenta), sa mu...

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Pravda.sk

Igor Daniš

Security commander of Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah said killed in airstrike

Security commander of Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah said killed in airstrike

Iran-backed group was responsible for kidnapping of Israeli Elizabeth Tsurkov, who says slain commander ‘was personally involved in keeping me...

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The Times of Israel

Afp

Can We Remain Human in the Age of AI?

Can We Remain Human in the Age of AI?

Personal Perspective: Short-term relief from loneliness may cause harm.

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Psychology Today

Tyler J. Vanderweele Ph.d

Antifascism, radicalization, and the crisis of French politics

The violent death of 23-year-old activist Quentin Deranque in the city of Lyon has shaken France far beyond the tragic loss of a single life....

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Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

When Will Enough Be Enough?

It’s Time for Jews to Act Up, Fight Back, and Fight Our Enemies. Another attack. Another statement. Another round of carefully worded outrage from...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Abe Gurko

Stanica alebo bizniscentrum?

IRIS KOPCSAYOVÁ: Bratislavská Autobusová stanica Nivy mala od začiatku svojich odporcov. Podľa nich nejde vôbec o stanicu, ale o nákupné...

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Pravda.sk

Iris Kopcsayová

Devotion 3 — Sh’ma and Justice

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One.”— Deuteronomy 6:4 “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ed Gaskin

Rising political tensions in Poland revive debate over possible ‘Polexit’

Political tensions in Poland have intensified following a dramatic dispute between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki over access...

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Blitz

Jennifer Hicks

Hezbollah seeks handover of a ‘Mossad agent’ from Ukraine’s embassy in Lebanon

By March 16, 2026, what began as a Lebanese security accusation had already become something larger: a test of how far Hezbollah is willing to drag...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alexander lutsenko

When Toxic Relationships Feel Good

When Toxic Relationships Feel Good

Toxicity can feel exciting, but the risks outweigh the rewards.

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Psychology Today

Jamie Cannon Ms

The Politics of Pressure — and the Iran Test

The Politics of Pressure — and the Iran Test

What tools does a leader use to get what he or she wants—no matter how outrageous the demand may sound? In recent years we have heard proposals that...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alan P. Gross

Stop Forcing Focus and Give Your Desk a Neuroscience Glow-Up

Stop Forcing Focus and Give Your Desk a Neuroscience Glow-Up

Three neuroscience secrets to creating a workspace that activates your brilliance.

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Psychology Today

Nicole Byers Ph.d

Laurent Karst Interview | Alexandre Gilbert #325

Laurent Karst is a French architect and designer trained in Strasbourg and at the Domus Academy in Milan, winner of the Villa Medici Prize in 1995....

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alexandre Gilbert

The Hidden Israeli Trail Across the World

The Hidden Israeli Trail Across the World

We’re a family that plans. To travel using mileage points, it’s often best to book your trip 11 months in advance. Every summer, as we finished up...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Shuly Babitz

In Memory of Shoshana Strouk: Pain Visible Only After They Are Gone

In Memory of Shoshana Strouk: Pain Visible Only After They Are Gone

The news of Shoshana Strouk’s death has stayed with me since I heard about it in a way that is difficult to shake. When something like this happens,...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Stuart Katz

Calm Money Rules for Uncertain Times

A few mornings ago, I found myself standing in the kitchen, staring at shelves that were already full, and still wondering whether I should buy more...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Levin

Israel’s Strategic Blind Spot

Israel’s leaders are naturally fixated on the war against Iran and Hezbollah’s missiles from Lebanon, but the threat that could ultimately prove...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ilai Z. Saltzman

Why Does Jewish Pain Make People Uncomfortable

The morning after October 7th, I watched the same footage the world watched. Families are murdered inside their homes. Children killed beside their...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Tsahi shemesh

Good Grief

Good Grief

Six tips for managing grief.

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Psychology Today

Ben Sedley

Israel may have to fight alone against Tehran regime

Apparently, it is assuring to note that there has of late been an unprecedented level of military cooperation between Israel and the United States to...

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Blitz

Jagdish N Singh

Family fundraises for poodles badly hurt in Iranian missile attack

Family fundraises for poodles badly hurt in Iranian missile attack

Surgery for Tsili and Gili expected to cost tens of thousands of shekels, and owner Danielle Haroush ‘can barely make ends meet,’ says sister

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The Times of Israel

Sue Surkes

When We Assume Psychopathy Is Involved in Serial Murders

When We Assume Psychopathy Is Involved in Serial Murders

What is the empirical evidence versus popular belief on serial killers?

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Psychology Today

Louis B. Schlesinger Ph.d

The Real Cost of Skipping Automation in 2026

Every week, I meet Israeli business owners who tell me the same thing: “I know I should automate, but I’m too busy to set it up.” The irony is...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Achiya cohen

Hamas holds first talks with Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as Gaza reconstruction plan faces new challenges

In a development that could influence the future political and humanitarian landscape of Gaza, the Palestinian group Hamas has reportedly held its...

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Blitz

Suraiyya Aziz

Deterrence and Detente: Israel in a New Middle East

Well before the launch of Operation Roaring Lion, Naftali Bennett identified Turkey and its President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as building a network of...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Nathaniel borins

Karikatúra dňa: Jeden Oscar za druhým

Kreslí Hej, ty! – Györe.

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SME.sk

Hej

Building Connection, Building Holiness

As I begin my role as Interim Executive Director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (Jofa), I have been thinking a lot about connection. About...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Mindy feldman hecht

Clear Space, Clear Mind: The Science Behind Decluttering

Clear Space, Clear Mind: The Science Behind Decluttering

Five ways a clutter-free environment can boost our well-being.

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Psychology Today

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

Personal Perspective: Every child needs stability and meaning.

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Psychology Today

David sussillo ph.d

Soda Stereo sparks frenzy with 30-date arena tour

Soda Stereo sparks frenzy with 30-date arena tour

In a plot twist somehow similar to ABBA’s record-breaking hologram show Voyage in London, legendary Argentine pop rock band Soda Stereo will perform...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Marcelo Fernández Bitar

Macron Pushes IMEC Corridor via Mumbai–Beirut–Haifa–Marseille as Path to End War

Did the French president try to prevent the war between Israel and Lebanon? And if so, could the talks that took place just days before the war...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Rafi Glick

Shovels, Cookies, and Community

Shovels, Cookies, and Community

There’s a common stereotype that Orthodox Jews live in a bubble—insular, focused only on their own community, and uninterested in the broader...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Feldstein

Global Peace for Israel: A New Think Tank among Jewish Legacy Organizations

We live in a world of fake news, biased journalism, agenda-based research, and ideologically grounded actions. Society is shaped by disinformation;...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sandra Alfonsi

The Unexpected Benefit of Joining a Dying Profession

The Unexpected Benefit of Joining a Dying Profession

Personal Perspective: It's a good time to join psychoanalysis.

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Psychology Today

Irene Hurford Md