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UK, France, Germany and Poland warn against travel to Israel amid Iran tensions

UK, France, Germany and Poland warn against travel to Israel amid Iran tensions

Italy urges nationals to leave Iran and stay out of Iraq and Lebanon, home to powerful Iranian proxy groups, in latest slew of countries to advise...

yesterday 10

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Agencies

Inking over scars: Victims of Israel terror attacks get tattooed in New York

Inking over scars: Victims of Israel terror attacks get tattooed in New York

‘More beautiful than it was’: Advocacy group Healing Ink tattoos survivors, family members as part of a therapeutic process

yesterday 10

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Luke Tress

UN watchdog says it can’t verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment

UN watchdog says it can’t verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment

‘Regular vehicular activity’ seen outside storage site in Isfahan, says IAEA, relying on commercial satellite imagery because inspectors have been...

yesterday 7

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Ap

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein amid grilling over their ties

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein amid grilling over their ties

Testimony marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress; Democrats call for Trump to also be called

yesterday 20

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Stephen Groves

For 1st time, Gallup poll shows Americans more sympathetic to Palestinians than to Israel

For 1st time, Gallup poll shows Americans more sympathetic to Palestinians than to Israel

5% gap is statistically insignificant but ‘really quite shocking,’ says analyst; over-55 year olds is now only age group to sympathize more with...

yesterday 20

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Agencies

Anti-Israel activist Nerdeen Kiswani sues Betar USA, alleging violation of civil rights

Anti-Israel activist Nerdeen Kiswani sues Betar USA, alleging violation of civil rights

The founder of radical anti-Zionist organization Within Our Lifetime accuses right-wing militant Zionist group of putting bounties on her and...

yesterday 20

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Andrew Lapin

High Court temporarily freezes ban on foreign aid organizations operating in Gaza

High Court temporarily freezes ban on foreign aid organizations operating in Gaza

Court halts ban against 37 NGOs, which failed to comply with new rules on identifying Palestinian staff, until it can issue a ruling

yesterday 20

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Agencies

Two left-wing Israeli activists airlifted to hospital after settlers beat them in West Bank

Two left-wing Israeli activists airlifted to hospital after settlers beat them in West Bank

IDF later dispatches troops to Qusra, says it’s searching for suspects; Herzog says ‘life-threatening’ violence damages reputation of Israel and...

yesterday 20

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Noam Lehmann

Over 3,000 people run largest-ever Tel Aviv Marathon; new women’s record set

Over 3,000 people run largest-ever Tel Aviv Marathon; new women’s record set

Half-marathon also sees record participation with over 12,000 runners; mayor Ron Huldai expresses hope that race will come to symbolize a return to...

yesterday 20

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Toi Staff

Green Party’s Manchester election upset is a crippling blow to Labour – and a major boon to anti-Zionism

Green Party’s Manchester election upset is a crippling blow to Labour – and a major boon to anti-Zionism

As ruling Labour comes in a dismal third in the heavily Muslim district of Gorton and Denton, voters seem to heed the BDS-supporting Greens’ call to...

yesterday 20

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Robert Philpot

‘Zionist war criminal’: Anti-Israel activist vandalizes Churchill statue in London

‘Zionist war criminal’: Anti-Israel activist vandalizes Churchill statue in London

Suspected perpetrator’s activist group says he came from Netherlands to support activists who broke into Elbit factory; graffiti includes inverted...

yesterday 20

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Leon Kraiem

Iranian agents blocked care for wounded anti-regime protesters at hospitals, doctors say

Iranian agents blocked care for wounded anti-regime protesters at hospitals, doctors say

Some protesters treated outside hospitals to avoid authorities following deadly crackdown; wounded at health facilities, as well as dozens of doctors,...

yesterday 20

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Sarah El Deeb

US ambassador said to tell embassy staffers: If you want to leave Israel, ‘do so TODAY’

US ambassador said to tell embassy staffers: If you want to leave Israel, ‘do so TODAY’

Omani FM reportedly to meet with US VP Vance in effort to avert war; US aircraft carrier set to arrive off Israel’s northern coast; Canada, China...

yesterday 20

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Agencies

Despite overwhelming US military might, Iran campaign would pose complex challenges

Despite overwhelming US military might, Iran campaign would pose complex challenges

A massive edge over the Islamic Republic still leaves US vulnerable to support-sapping attacks, and success will remain elusive unless Trump figures...

yesterday 30

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Lazar Berman

Imam Imad Al Masri: The Muslim community spreading peace in Israel and beyond

Imam Imad Al Masri: The Muslim community spreading peace in Israel and beyond

As he marks the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Ahmadiyya cleric explains the roots of his sect, how it reached Israel, and the world it is fighting...

yesterday 30

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Lazar Berman

Ex-hostage Matan Angrest reveals Hamas terrorists electrocuted him in captivity

Ex-hostage Matan Angrest reveals Hamas terrorists electrocuted him in captivity

Soldier abducted from his tank on Oct. 7 says he was made to sleep with his right leg in the air, bound to a gas canister; recalls withholding army...

yesterday 30

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Toi Staff

UK Green Party wins special parliamentary election, taking seat long held by Labour

UK Green Party wins special parliamentary election, taking seat long held by Labour

Manchester race won by Hannah Spencer whose Greens, led by Jewish politician Zack Polanski, support arms embargo on Israel; hard-right Reform takes...

yesterday 20

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Ap

IDF to relocate 11 bases from central Israel to free up land for real estate

IDF to relocate 11 bases from central Israel to free up land for real estate

Defense Ministry says move will free up more than 3 square km of land for housing, commerce; authorities to also mull moving IDF HQ out of Tel Aviv;...

yesterday 20

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Emanuel Fabian

As popular YouTuber targets US Orthodox communities, the right grapples with antisemitism

As popular YouTuber targets US Orthodox communities, the right grapples with antisemitism

Tyler Oliveira releases ‘exposes’ about Haredi locales Lakewood and Kiryas Joel, relying on selective interviews, amplifying antisemitic tropes,...

yesterday 30

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Grace Gilson

As Israel plans two new airports, experts say proposed site near Gaza won’t fly

As Israel plans two new airports, experts say proposed site near Gaza won’t fly

With Ben Gurion set to reach capacity within years, international terminals are planned for the north’s Ramat David and the south’s Ziklag. Only...

yesterday 30

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Sharon Wrobel

Trump’s claim on Iranian missile development said unsupported by US intelligence

Trump’s claim on Iranian missile development said unsupported by US intelligence

US president said Iran creating bomb that could ‘soon reach’ US, but Tehran is years away from developing such a missile, according to 2025 report...

yesterday 20

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Jonathan Landay

Housing snapshot February 2026: Prices rise for second straight month after ceasefire

Housing snapshot February 2026: Prices rise for second straight month after ceasefire

The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now

yesterday 30

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Zev Stub

Betting big on Israeli real estate, Canadian billionaire looks to drive housing markets

Betting big on Israeli real estate, Canadian billionaire looks to drive housing markets

After buying foundering developing firm Azorim in 2011, Hershey Friedman has turned it into a NIS 5 billion market leader — and is now doubling down...

yesterday 30

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Zev Stub

HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Chabad emissary slain in Bondi attack

HarperCollins to publish book of conversations with Chabad emissary slain in Bondi attack

Author of ‘Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World’ says Rabbi Eli Schlanger’s ‘legacy, his mission to bring...

yesterday 30

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Grace Gilson

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie denounces ‘Tax the Jews’ chant heard during protest

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie denounces ‘Tax the Jews’ chant heard during protest

Chant appears to be shouted by woman who also calls to ‘tax Israel’; Democrat Socialists of America, which was leading ‘tax the rich’...

yesterday 30

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Jackie Hajdenberg

Mamdani meets Trump at White House, seeks administration’s help on Mahmoud Khalil

Mamdani meets Trump at White House, seeks administration’s help on Mahmoud Khalil

NYC mayor asks Trump’s chief of staff for assistance with anti-Israel students who have been targeted by feds, as he successfully pushes for release...

yesterday 30

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Agencies

High Court knocks IDF over failure to protect Palestinians from settler violence

High Court knocks IDF over failure to protect Palestinians from settler violence

Order singles out illegal outpost resident accused of trespassing on Palestinian land, with court asking military why it hasn’t barred him from...

yesterday 40

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Jeremy Sharon

Checks, charities, conversion classes: What the Epstein files reveal about his Jewish world

Checks, charities, conversion classes: What the Epstein files reveal about his Jewish world

The latest release of emails connected to the child sex trafficker gives a fuller picture of his extensive communal networking, from schools to...

yesterday 40

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Andrew Lapin

Ex-hostage Matan Angrest reveals he was tortured after being abducted to Gaza on Oct. 7

Ex-hostage Matan Angrest reveals he was tortured after being abducted to Gaza on Oct. 7

Freed captive says terrorists electrocuted him after tying cables to wound he suffered when his tank was hit by RPG * Three said killed in IDF strike...

yesterday 30

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Toi Staff

‘May your village burn’: Jewish extremists protest at Arab journalist’s home for 5th time this week

‘May your village burn’: Jewish extremists protest at Arab journalist’s home for 5th time this week

Police open investigation into alleged far-right campaign against Lucy Aharish, as dozens hold counterprotest in support of her outside TV studio...

yesterday 30

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Toi Staff

Family of anti-Israel UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump over sanctions

Family of anti-Israel UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump over sanctions

Lawsuit claims Italian diplomat Francesca Albanese’s family is ‘part of the national community’ because her daughter was born in US

yesterday 40

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Luke Tress

Under scrutiny, Hillary Clinton demands Trump be called to testify about Epstein ties

Under scrutiny, Hillary Clinton demands Trump be called to testify about Epstein ties

Former US secretary of state tells GOP-led panel probing her and Bill Clinton’s ties to the late sex offender that she never recalls encountering...

yesterday 30

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Raphaelle peltier

US, Iran said to agree to further talks next week, as mediator claims progress

US, Iran said to agree to further talks next week, as mediator claims progress

Contradictory reports emerge on whether sides any closer to agreement; report says Witkoff, Kushner demanded Tehran dismantle all nuclear sites and...

yesterday 50

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Agencies

Progressive Jews sound alarm over bill cementing Orthodox control of Western Wall

Diaspora leaders warn criminalizing non-Orthodox prayer at the Wall will exclude many from Judaism’s holiest site, violating World Zionist...

yesterday 40

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Zev Stub

Gaza envelope hosts Darom BaLev for 2nd year as anemones carpet south

Gaza envelope hosts Darom BaLev for 2nd year as anemones carpet south

Annual festival returns to the region and semi-normalcy, though organizers aren’t quite ready to call it Darom Adom again

previous day 20

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Jessica Steinberg

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compounds in eastern Lebanon; teenager said killed

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compounds in eastern Lebanon; teenager said killed

Military says strikes targeted eight sites belonging to terror group’s elite Radwan Force; Lebanese health ministry reports 29 people injured,...

previous day 20

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Emanuel Fabian

Shin Bet chief rejects conspiracy theories of Israeli collaborators on October 7

Shin Bet chief rejects conspiracy theories of Israeli collaborators on October 7

Zini tells security agency’s leadership there was no betrayal or cooperation with the enemy, as Netanyahu remains publicly silent on pervasive,...

previous day 30

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Emanuel Fabian

Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Whether planning to stay, flee, or something in between, Sabras contemplate a conflict that could result in regime change for one of country’s most...

previous day 30

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Deborah Danan

Not waiting for state okay, 2 kibbutzim buy lockable, bulletproof doors for safe rooms

Not waiting for state okay, 2 kibbutzim buy lockable, bulletproof doors for safe rooms

Armor-plated doors haven’t yet been approved by army for home use, but opting for survival over protocol, Nahal Oz and Kerem Shalom install them...

previous day 20

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Sue Surkes

Likud’s ultra-Orthodox wing accuses Haredi factions of seeking to take over party

In a letter to Netanyahu, Likud Haredim condemn what they describe as an ‘organized movement aimed at harming and weakening Likud and its leader’

previous day 30

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Sam Sokol

Filmmakers back Berlin festival chief after director’s Gaza ‘genocide’ speech sparks row

Filmmakers back Berlin festival chief after director’s Gaza ‘genocide’ speech sparks row

Writers group says possible firing of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle over Abdallah Al-Khatib’s anti-Israel comments would mean ‘wanton...

previous day 30

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Afp

Last service at Eucalyptus restaurant as Jerusalem institution closes

Last service at Eucalyptus restaurant as Jerusalem institution closes

Beloved restaurateur Moshe Basson, who put mallow and nettles on the menu, bids goodbye to nightly dinners, but says he will still forage for biblical...

previous day 30

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Jessica Steinberg

UK’s Jeremy Corbyn set to be appointed parliamentary head of far-left Your Party

UK’s Jeremy Corbyn set to be appointed parliamentary head of far-left Your Party

Former Labour leader’s bloc wins 14 of 24 seats on party’s central executive committee, compared to seven seats for co-founder Zarah Sultana’s bloc

previous day 30

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Shira Silkoff

Former Nazareth mayor charged with funneling millions from city to crime family

Former Nazareth mayor charged with funneling millions from city to crime family

Indictments accuse 12 defendants of decade-long scheme transferring some $20 million in public funds to Bakri syndicate, linked to Arab community...

previous day 30

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Charlie Summers

Departing Israel, Modi says there’s ‘no place for terrorism,’ praises Gaza peace plan

Departing Israel, Modi says there’s ‘no place for terrorism,’ praises Gaza peace plan

Netanyahu says India and Israel ‘bent on innovation,’ with concrete plans to cooperate in agriculture and tech, as countries sign 16 bilateral...

previous day 40

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Nava Freiberg

Australian tribunal rules ‘All Zionists are terrorists’ chant is unlawful

Australian tribunal rules ‘All Zionists are terrorists’ chant is unlawful

Melbourne Jewish community representative successfully argues the protest slogan crosses from political speech into illegal racial and religious...

previous day 40

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Toi Staff

Iran would be outgunned in war with the US, but could still inflict considerable pain

Iran would be outgunned in war with the US, but could still inflict considerable pain

Whether by using missiles to attack American military assets, getting support from its proxies, or closing the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has potent...

previous day 30

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Sam Metz

129 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, mostly by Israel, press group claims; IDF rejects findings

129 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, mostly by Israel, press group claims; IDF rejects findings

Committee to Protect Journalists says true number likely higher; IDF says report based on general allegations, data of unknown origin; over 40 names...

previous day 30

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Reuters

Daily Briefing Feb. 26 – Nuke talks resume even as US F-22s crowd Israeli skies

Daily Briefing Feb. 26 – Nuke talks resume even as US F-22s crowd Israeli skies

Editor David Horovitz on Bollywood-level antics at the Knesset during PM Modi’s visit and a new bill to tamp down egalitarian prayer at the Western...

previous day 30

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Amanda Borschel-Dan

Berlin saw record 2,267 antisemitic crimes in 2025, report shows

Berlin saw record 2,267 antisemitic crimes in 2025, report shows

The new figures in the city where the Holocaust was engineered are ‘shameful,’ MP Sebastian Schlüsselburg says

previous day 30

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Zev Stub