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2,000 protest government and Iran war in Tel Aviv, exceeding court-ordered limit

2,000 protest government and Iran war in Tel Aviv, exceeding court-ordered limit

Rally at Habima Square rally estimated at double the permitted number; heavy police presence, but no violence or arrests; protests also take place in...

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The Times of Israel

Noam Lehmann

Despite war cancellations, Holocaust survivors from Israel to join March of the Living

Despite war cancellations, Holocaust survivors from Israel to join March of the Living

Around a dozen survivors, aged 90-100, will travel to Poland though most Israeli delegates forced to cancel; march to be led by survivors of attacks...

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The Times of Israel

Stuart Winer

CIA reportedly used Pegasus software for deception op during rescue of airman in Iran

CIA reportedly used Pegasus software for deception op during rescue of airman in Iran

Americans used Israeli-founded NSO’s controversial spyware to send fake messages to Tehran officials, IRGC operatives, saying downed officer had...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Spin, Spin, Spin

What are we supposed to think? There’s a temporary ceasefire, the terms of which are still under discussion. And anyway, it’s only set to last for...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Dorothea Shefer-Vanson

Holocaust Survivors Grandson in Australia Today

Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, was always deeply personal for me. It was a day to remember my grandparents’ survival, the murder of their...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Shane Shmuel

Netanyahu effigy blown up in Spanish town festival; Israel summons envoy

Netanyahu effigy blown up in Spanish town festival; Israel summons envoy

Israel accuses Spain’s prime minister of incitement for the ‘antisemitic hatred on display’ during Easter event often referred to as the...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Pope rails at ‘delusion of omnipotence,’ use of Christian language to justify war

Pope rails at ‘delusion of omnipotence,’ use of Christian language to justify war

In prayer service, pontiff says ‘enough of the idolatry of self and money’ and urges negotiations; laments that ‘the God of life is being...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Israeli floor gymnasts share podium after winning gold and bronze at Croatia World Cup

Israeli floor gymnasts share podium after winning gold and bronze at Croatia World Cup

Artem Dolgopyat takes top spot with a score of 14.500 and Noam Berkovich comes in third with a score of 14.000 in Osijek

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Bennett names 2 female ex-senior officials as 1st members of party’s electoral slate

Bennett names 2 female ex-senior officials as 1st members of party’s electoral slate

Former PM praises former Finance Ministry head Keren Terner and ex-Communications Ministry chief Liran Avisar Ben-Horin: ‘Successfully led...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Embracing the Role of Healing Body and Soul

Embracing the Role of Healing Body and Soul (Reflections on the Haftorah for the normative Parsha for Tazria) The body cannot be separated From the...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michel M.j. Shore

تسويات منقوصة لا تصنع استقرارًا

في خضم التحركات الدبلوماسية المتسارعة لاحتواء تداعيات الحرب، تعود مفاوضات...

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العين الإخبارية

يوسف تسوري

When Jews Start Looking for Safety in the Wrong Places

“A shelter that destroys the house is not safety” When Jews Start Looking for Safety in the Wrong Places One of the ugliest political facts of our...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yochanan Schimmelpfennig

Pope Leo’s Misunderstanding of War

In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that he believes is fueling the U.S.-Israel war on...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sherwin Pomerantz

Devotion 20 — Sh’ma and Institutions: When Systems Learn to Listen

Scripture“Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is one.”— Deuteronomy 6:4 “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ed Gaskin

Multipolar Space

Multipolar Space

A special NEO project for International Cosmonautics Day about the latest achievements in the work of the BRICS countries to pave the way to the...

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New Eastern Outlook

Ksenia Muratshina

Doubts about Trump strain Southeast Asia’s US-China balancing act

For years, Southeast Asian countries have preferred to avoid taking sides between China and the United States. This year’s State of Southeast Asia...

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South China Morning Post

Joanne Lin

US-Iran talks in Pakistan end after 21 hours with no deal; US negotiators leave

US-Iran talks in Pakistan end after 21 hours with no deal; US negotiators leave

Vance says Iranians refused to disavow nuclear program that would let them build bomb; he makes no mention of Strait of Hormuz, cited in Iran as other...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Why the Italian Left turned against Israel

Why the Italian Left turned against Israel

Outrage used to require invention; now it runs on autopilot. The episode involving Michele Gamba should not be dismissed as a moment of excess. A...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Bepi Pezzulli

At least 11 reported killed in IDF strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah rocket, drone fire continues

At least 11 reported killed in IDF strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah rocket, drone fire continues

IDF says it attacked a primed rocket launcher in south Lebanon, as ‘fierce clashes’ reported between troops and Iran-backed terror group ahead of...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Why China and Russia Left Iran to Face the Music Alone

When the dust settled over Tehran following the massive U.S.-Israeli strikes in late February 2026, the silence emanating from Beijing and Moscow was...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Roie Yellinek

Refuse Peace With Israel, Expect Consequences

Refuse Peace With Israel, Expect Consequences

Israel Stands While the World Looks Away After the so-called deal of the century was revealed years ago, there was a brief moment when hope felt real...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sabine Sterk

The Four Rival Powers of the Muslim World

The Four Rival Powers of the Muslim World

Iran’s confrontation with the United States and Israel has fractured the Muslim world’s traditional power centers, forcing India and Israel to...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Eliezer avraham

The Dangerous Divide in American Society

The Dangerous Divide in American Society

The Dangerous Divide in American Society The war against Iran, started by the Trump administration, has led to a polarization of American society, a...

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New Eastern Outlook

Mohammed Amer

US-Iran talks extend into the night as Trump claims ‘no difference’ to him if deal reached

US-Iran talks extend into the night as Trump claims ‘no difference’ to him if deal reached

Tehran claims ‘serious disagreements’ remain after more than 15 hours of negotiations, as president insists Washington has won ‘regardless’ of...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US, Israel

Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US, Israel

Orban, in power since 2010, faces voter discontent over stagnant economy; rival Magyar ahead in polls, but outcome up in the air; Israeli diplomat...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

As Turkey reportedly seeks to jail them, Israeli leaders blast Erdogan for ‘massacring Kurds’

As Turkey reportedly seeks to jail them, Israeli leaders blast Erdogan for ‘massacring Kurds’

Netanyahu accuses Turkish president of accommodating Iran’s terror proxies; Katz calls him a ‘paper tiger’; Ben Gvir tells him: ‘F*** you’

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The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

Netanyahu says campaign against Iran ‘not over,’ touts ‘historic achievements’

Netanyahu says campaign against Iran ‘not over,’ touts ‘historic achievements’

In 2nd recent statement, PM argues Iran would’ve had nukes if Israel and US didn’t attack; opposition heads say war goals unfulfilled: ‘When you...

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The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

Five arrested as Syria says it foiled Hezbollah-linked plot to kill Damascus rabbi

Five arrested as Syria says it foiled Hezbollah-linked plot to kill Damascus rabbi

Ministry says suspects tried to plant bomb next to target’s home, adds they ‘received specialized military training abroad’; Syria source: Act...

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The Times of Israel

Afp

Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon: Dahiya Doctrine Revisited

Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon: Dahiya Doctrine Revisited

Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon: Dahiya Doctrine Revisited Israel’s assault on Lebanon signals the return of the Dahiya Doctrine, where destruction...

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New Eastern Outlook

Taut Bataut

Israelis Can Afford to Give Up on the Iranian Front. We Have All the Others

Israelis Can Afford to Give Up on the Iranian Front. We Have All the Others

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Haaretz

Amira Hass

Heroism and Reality

Immediately after Aharon is given the news about the death of his two beloved sons, he is expected to carry on his duties as the newly inaugurated...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Kenneth Cohen

On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team

On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team

Harrison Hochberg reflects on being a member of Michigan’s winning squad, celebrating Passover during the Final Four, confronting antisemitism, and...

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The Times of Israel

Adam finkel

The Decision to Go to War with Iran: What Was Trump Thinking?

The Decision to Go to War with Iran: What Was Trump Thinking?

The decision by President Donald Trump to authorize a joint U.S.–Israeli strike on Iran in late February has prompted intense debate about how the...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

William Keenan

Netanyahu Set Out to Be Churchill, and Met His Gallipoli in Iran

Netanyahu Set Out to Be Churchill, and Met His Gallipoli in Iran

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Haaretz

Aluf Benn

Iran’s Hormuz Tollbooth Empowers Rogue States

Iran’s Hormuz Tollbooth Empowers Rogue States

Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz -the world’s most vital energy chokepoint- into a brazen state-run tollbooth. Around 20.9 million barrels of...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Jose Lev Alvarez Gomez

Holy Math: Why the Number 8 Changes Everything

Holy Math: Why the Number 8 Changes Everything

Rarely does the synagogue calendar align with such poetic precision. This past Shabbat, our congregation witnessed a Brit Milah (circumcision) during...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Andy Blumenthal

Israelis and Palestinians Must Escape the Grip of Religious Hardliners

Israelis and Palestinians Must Escape the Grip of Religious Hardliners

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Haaretz

Abdallah kamil

A Home That Lives With You

A Home That Lives With You

We tend to think of a home as a place that contains life. The walls hold; the rooms shelter; what happens inside remains private. The Torah suggests...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sam Cohen

This Is Responsible AI Experimentation

Many leaders feel caught between moving too quickly and not moving at all when it comes to AI. Responsible experimentation offers a third path, one...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

Palestine Is What You Want It to Be

Palestine Is What You Want It to Be

Palestine Is Not a Fossil — It Is a Battleground There is a persistent illusion in debates about the word “Palestine”: that if you can pin down...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Ivan Bassov

Why a social media ban for teenagers misses the point

Why a social media ban for teenagers misses the point

Taylor Little became so badly addicted to her smartphone that she felt she had lost many of her teenage years. “I was literally trapped by...

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Japan Today

Jeremy howick

Sharaa’s Shift Raises Global Security Questions

Sharaa’s Shift Raises Global Security Questions

The geopolitical landscape shifted significantly this week as Al jolani, nom du guerre-Ahmed al-Sharaa  concluded a high-profile diplomatic tour of...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sophia srour politis

The viral key to heaven

For as long as I can remember, the challah on the first Shabbat after Pesach was always the best tasting challah of the year, which clearly was due to...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Adina appel

The Shoah – How The Past Becomes The Present

There are no words that can ever explain the scale and gravity of what happened during the Shoah. My mother lost her parents, four sisters and a...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Robert don

جرأة بلا كلفة.. تُنتج معادلة أخطر

لم تكن الأحداث الأخيرة مجرد جولة تصعيد عابرة في جغرافيا المنطقة بل كانت منعطفاً...

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العين الإخبارية

علي ليتيم