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To the Heads of State and leaders of the G7 Countries:

The United States of America, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union In preparation for your upcoming...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Gershon Baskin

Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar

Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar

First day of trading sees stock price jump some 20 percent after biggest IPO in history

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The Times of Israel

Afp

Algeria’s Military Diplomacy Theater: Strategic Ambiguity as a Tool of Survival

Algeria’s Military Diplomacy Theater: Strategic Ambiguity as a Tool of Survival

Admiral John Wikoff’s two-day visit to Algiers last week, culminating in meetings with Defense Minister-Delegate and Army Chief of Staff General...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Amine Ayoub

David Hockney, iconic artist known for colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88

David Hockney, iconic artist known for colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88

British emblem of swinging 60s depicted California’s sun-drenched suburbs, wooded-hills of Yorkshire; out as a gay man before it was common, his...

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The Times of Israel

Jill Lawless

US approves Paramount-Warner Bros. $110 billion merger, as state lawsuits loom

US approves Paramount-Warner Bros. $110 billion merger, as state lawsuits loom

US Justice Department: Deal unlikely to harm competition, consumers; Democrats concerned Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE sovereign wealth funds investing in...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Youngest-ever KKL-JNF chair vows to cut waste, mend fences and rebuild trust

Youngest-ever KKL-JNF chair vows to cut waste, mend fences and rebuild trust

Eyal Ostrinsky says the org won’t buy West Bank land or fund projects for right-wing settler youth, claiming his priorities are more traditional —...

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The Times of Israel

Sue Surkes

Hebrew Union College claims Ohio’s charity law suit violates its First Amendment rights

Hebrew Union College claims Ohio’s charity law suit violates its First Amendment rights

Move is latest battle between Reform rabbinical seminary and state AG’s office, which accuses HUC of violating nonprofit law by shuttering...

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The Times of Israel

Andrew Lapin

Zionist’s Guide to the World Cup–Day 1+

Watching the World Cup opening ceremonies, the Zionist’s Guide to the World Cup (ZGWC) had another fever dream, to wit: Imagine a world where the...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Doug Klein

‘Beaufort’: How Israel left Lebanon in 2000 with a bang

‘Beaufort’: How Israel left Lebanon in 2000 with a bang

ToI’s movie maven and deputy editor discuss Joseph Cedar’s newly resonant 2007 Oscar-nominated film

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The Times of Israel

Amanda Borschel-Dan

Religions as Blockchains, Part III

Religions as Blockchains, Part III

Blockchains as Religions: The Other Side of the Analogy In Part I and Part II of Religions as Blockchains, we explored how religious traditions and...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ivan Bassov

(FENOMENI) Kolumna Svetlane Slapšak: Prostaštvo na oblasti

(FENOMENI) Kolumna Svetlane Slapšak: Prostaštvo na oblasti

V nadaljevanju preberite:  - Prostaštvo ni več obrobni pojav ali vprašanje slabih manir – sedi v parlamentih, govori skozi institucije in se...

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Večer

Svetlana Slapšak

In south Tel Aviv, organic plant waste powers an eco-friendly mini-economy

In south Tel Aviv, organic plant waste powers an eco-friendly mini-economy

Residents of the Shapira neighborhood trade organic refuse for ‘currency’ to help fund a thriving community garden and farmers’ market. Now, the...

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The Times of Israel

Sue Surkes

Irresistible Israel

Irresistible Israel

I have heard it countless times. People tell me I am paid by CIDI. Others claim I am paid by Mossad. Every possible accusation has been thrown at me...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sabine Sterk

China-North Korea Summit: Will Pyongyang’s Nuclear Development Be Overlooked?

17:48 JST, June 11, 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea for the first time in seven years and held talks with North Korean leader...

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The Japan News

Editorial

Japan-S. Korea Public Opinion Survey: Poll Reflects Efforts of Both Nation’s Leaders to Boost Relations

13:59 JST, June 9, 2026 The ongoing efforts by the leaders of Japan and South Korea to strengthen bilateral relations are likely fostering mutual...

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The Japan News

Editorial

Iran said to have mined entrance to bombed nuclear site to deter raid on enriched uranium

Iran said to have mined entrance to bombed nuclear site to deter raid on enriched uranium

Former nuclear official says move raises risk Tehran could claim it can’t retrieve some of the material at Isfahan; US says it downed multiple...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

US strike killed leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Trump says

US strike killed leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Trump says

Tren de Aragua has been labeled by US as a terrorist organization, with leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores charged last year in NY court for...

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The Times of Israel

Ap

The Cart That Could Not Stop

A new staging of Brecht’s Mother Courage in London is being read as a parable of capitalism. It is also, more quietly, a Jewish story, and a warning...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Vincent James Hooper

From Lab to Life: Fruit Fly Four AI Zero

The Swedish Academy’s rules won’t allow it – but I suggest giving the next Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology to….Drosophila melanogaster...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Shlomo Maital

(PORTRET TEDNA) Jernej Vrtovec: Pragmatik, ki je našel ravnovesje z Janezom Janšo

(PORTRET TEDNA) Jernej Vrtovec: Pragmatik, ki je našel ravnovesje z Janezom Janšo

Jernej Vrtovec je pri 41 letih eden najizkušenejših obrazov slovenske desnosredinske politike in ključni arhitekt vrnitve NSi v politično...

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Večer

Matej Grošelj

As Jews, We Deny Our Capacity for Atrocity. That Idealized Image Is a Problem

As Jews, We Deny Our Capacity for Atrocity. That Idealized Image Is a Problem

Due to the technical or legal reasons, readability mode is not available for this article. Thank you for your kind understanding.

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Haaretz

Ofri Ilany

Jane Yolen, author whose book ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Jane Yolen, author whose book ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became Holocaust classic, dies at 87

Yolen published her first book at 22 and brought 450 titles to press, according to her family

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The Times of Israel

Penny Schwartz

Government reported to restrain IDF action in Lebanon to avoid derailing US-Iran talks

Government reported to restrain IDF action in Lebanon to avoid derailing US-Iran talks

PM’s office denies Kan news report; Israeli strikes in south Lebanon continue as Hezbollah drones target troops, without injuries

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Indonesia’s nickel rule changes are spooking Chinese investors

Chinese investors in Indonesia’s nickel industry recently sent a formal protest letter to President Prabowo Subianto. The message reflects their...

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South China Morning Post

Siwage Dharma Negara

After Shangri-La: Asia Is No Longer Asking Washington's Permission

After Shangri-La: Asia Is No Longer Asking Washington's Permission

After Shangri-La: Asia Is No Longer Asking Washington’s Permission At the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 held in Singapore and attended by 44...

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New Eastern Outlook

Salman Rafi Sheikh

US says it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting ships in Hormuz

US says it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting ships in Hormuz

CENTCOM says strait ‘remains open for transit’ * Trump says military strike kills leader of Venezuelan gang * World Cup begins in US with...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

AI chatbots are telling Israeli voters exactly what they want to hear

AI chatbots are telling Israeli voters exactly what they want to hear

With 1 in 4 Israelis likely to ask AI for voting guidance, a tech startup tests how leading models handle such queries, warns chatbots rely on biased...

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The Times of Israel

Eran hildesheim

(GLOBALNA ARENA) Kolumna Carla Bildta: Brata v ponižanju

(GLOBALNA ARENA) Kolumna Carla Bildta: Brata v ponižanju

Ko je ruski predsednik Vladimir Putin v začetku leta 2022 sprožil obsežno invazijo na Ukrajino, je bil njegov cilj zamenjati režim v Kijevu in v...

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Večer

Spremljajte zgodbe

Four UK pro-Palestinian activists jailed for violent raid on Israeli defense factory

Four UK pro-Palestinian activists jailed for violent raid on Israeli defense factory

Judge hands out years-long sentences as he highlights ‘terrorist connection’ in 2024 attack on Elbit, during which one activist fractured a...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Senior US official: Pending deal ‘leads to’ Washington getting Iran’s enriched uranium

Senior US official: Pending deal ‘leads to’ Washington getting Iran’s enriched uranium

Agreement includes Lebanon, but leaves Israel with right to self-defense, official says, expressing belief Jerusalem will back it; Iran’s FM says it...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Iran MOU would cap self-defeating ceasefire for Trump, marks huge problem for Israel

Iran MOU would cap self-defeating ceasefire for Trump, marks huge problem for Israel

As US president waxes optimistic about chances for a 60-day deal with Tehran, Netanyahu seems unsure of how to react. Spinning this as victory before...

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The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

The Why of the Journey

The Why of the Journey

This week, I walked into a hospital room that did not feel anything like the hospital room I had spent several days in last week. Last week, I spent...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yankie denburg

When Hamas Thanks Moscow and Russia Celebrates in Tel Aviv

When Hamas Thanks Moscow and Russia Celebrates in Tel Aviv

How does it look from Jerusalem? Sometimes Russian Z-propaganda, in all its arrogance and stupidity, creates a clearer picture than any opposition...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alexander lutsenko

How Many of These Thoughts Are Quietly Stealing Your Life?

How Many of These Thoughts Are Quietly Stealing Your Life?

When you think you're being cautious but end up staying stuck.

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Psychology Today

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

Taking Technology Personally? Is Your Device Out to Get You?

Taking Technology Personally? Is Your Device Out to Get You?

Ever lost a chapter, deleted a file, or hit "send all" by mistake?

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Psychology Today

Gina Barreca Ph.d

Kako nevedni niso nevedni

Kako nevedni niso nevedni

Nižanje standardov v družbi ni nič novega. Posebno v politiki je nižanje že nekajkrat doseglo »dno«. Do dna pa je očitno še daleč.

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Dnevnik

Leon Magdalenc

Parlamentarni valjar in pripravljena strategija

Parlamentarni valjar in pripravljena strategija

Ob prevzemu oblasti si nova vladna garnitura običajno vzame čas za spoznavanje, za previdne analize in za postopno uvajanje sprememb. Tokrat pa smo...

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Dnevnik

Pisma Bralcev

DeSantis Joins Pride Backlash & Designates June for “Biblical Marriage”

In yet another sign of conservative politicians and clergy attempting to discredit and eliminate the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month, Florida...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Warren J. Blumenfeld

EU’s Kaja Kallas Joins Antisemitism Bandwagon with Apartheid Comment

The Euractiv exclusive article, titled “Exclusive: Kallas Israel Apartheid Remarks Deepen EU Foreign Policy Crisis,“ speaks about her recent...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Erika grey

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: United By Music, After All

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: United By Music, After All

A few weeks have passed since the confetti was swept from the arena floor in Vienna, which hosted the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, the world’s...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Itai eithan shamir

The Dream of a Deal in a Diplomatic Quagmire

The Dream of a Deal in a Diplomatic Quagmire

Since the Islamic Republic came to power in Iran in 1979, the United States has had nine different presidents. Each one has faced the same basic...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Fred Saberi

Za predsednikov 80. rojstni dan bodo v Beli hiši pele pesti

Za predsednikov 80. rojstni dan bodo v Beli hiši pele pesti

Predsednik ZDA bo svojo okroglo obletnico, ki sovpada z obeleževanjem 250. rojstnega dne države, praznoval sila neobičajno. Na trati Bele hiše so...

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Dnevnik

Andrej Brstovšek

Če je podpis pogoj za znanje …

Če je podpis pogoj za znanje …

Ne bom komentirala Janševega predloga partnerstva za razvoj, ker bi se potem zataknila že pri samem naslovu. Saj vsebina njihovih »razvojnih«...

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Dnevnik

Pisma Bralcev

Argentine mining exports break record to start 2026

Argentine mining exports break record to start 2026

Argentina’s mining exports hit a new all-time high in the first four months of 2026, driven by surging demand for lithium, gold, and silver from the...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Juan marcos pollio

Treasure Trove: Keren Hayesod – From a 1922 Sacrifice Bond to Today

Treasure Trove: Keren Hayesod – From a 1922 Sacrifice Bond to Today

This Keren Hayesod Sacrifice Bond certificate represents more of a sacrifice than a bond. Issued in 1922, it was part of a fundraising initiative...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Matlow

“Giants” Among Us

“Giants” Among Us

On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks made a record-breaking comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals! People celebrated...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Inna Serebro-Litvak

Reading Materials Reflect My Soul and Its Journey

Reading Materials Reflect My Soul and Its Journey

These are the books I’m reading and listening to: Anatomy of Exile, by Zeeva Bukai Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege, by Melanie...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Laura Goodman

Simona Toplak: Absolutna zmaga levice je, da desnica sama razglasi desno politiko za nevarno

Simona Toplak: Absolutna zmaga levice je, da desnica sama razglasi desno politiko za nevarno

Ekonomsko desno je postaviti socialno kapico in ekonomsko desno je nižati davke. Zametki vsega tega so v interventnem zakonu in zametki vsega tega so...

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Dnevnik

Simona Toplak

Combatting the 10 spies of today – Podcast with Chaya Lester

Combatting the 10 spies of today – Podcast with Chaya Lester

Guest therapist Chaya Lester analyzes the episode of the spies based on a Midrash which makes an interesting psychological distinction: When the spies...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yoni Mozeson

Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80

Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80

By Matt Spetalnick and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to project political strength as he turns...

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Japan Today

Matt spetalnick and nandita bose