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Netanyahu claims defense officials intentionally failed to wake him in hours before Oct. 7 attack

Netanyahu claims defense officials intentionally failed to wake him in hours before Oct. 7 attack

PM claims misguided security chiefs chose not to alert him because they knew he’d order mobilization and attacks on anybody approaching border and...

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Stav Levaton

US strikes Iranian sites around Hormuz, IRGC says it retaliated against base in Jordan

US strikes Iranian sites around Hormuz, IRGC says it retaliated against base in Jordan

Trump offers varying explanations for attacks, which Iranian officials say included 1 that killed 4 at wedding; Amman says all IRGC missiles were...

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Agencies

IAEA says findings at Syrian site hit by Israel ‘consistent with a nuclear reactor’

IAEA says findings at Syrian site hit by Israel ‘consistent with a nuclear reactor’

In confidential report, UN nuclear watchdog says ousted Assad regime ‘failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities’ at Deir Ezzor,...

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Sa’ar threatens retaliation if UK imposes sanctions on West Bank settlements

Sa’ar threatens retaliation if UK imposes sanctions on West Bank settlements

Foreign minister says Jerusalem ‘will act,’ London will regret actions after British counterpart reiterates ‘comprehensive measures’ over E1...

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Nava Freiberg

China’s Xi arrives in Egypt amid US sanctions threat over Iran links

China’s Xi arrives in Egypt amid US sanctions threat over Iran links

Egyptian and Chinese banks could be hit by Washington’s boosted sanctions regime; Beijing seeking to prop up relations with US-friendly nations...

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Menna Farouk

Bank of Israel slashes rates to four-year low to bolster postwar economic rebound

Bank of Israel slashes rates to four-year low to bolster postwar economic rebound

Central bank cuts borrowing costs to 3.25%, warning of only partial recovery; manufacturers accuse Governor Yaron of doing too little too late, as...

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Sharon Wrobel

Smotrich, Feiglin announce joint election run, urge other right-wing parties to join

Smotrich, Feiglin announce joint election run, urge other right-wing parties to join

Religious Zionism leader warns achievements of current government at stake in election; responding dismissively to union, newcomer Ofer Winter says...

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Toi Staff

Israel confirms capturing Hamas internal security chief in Gaza City raid

Israel confirms capturing Hamas internal security chief in Gaza City raid

Special forces from Shin Bet descend on building in Strip, nab Muein al-Arabid in ‘bold operation,’ PM, military, and security agency say

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Emanuel Fabian

12 guards charged with reckless homicide for fatally beating Palestinian security prisoner

12 guards charged with reckless homicide for fatally beating Palestinian security prisoner

Thaer Abu Asab, jailed since 2005 over terror attack, died in Ketziot Prison in November 2023; senior officer accused of ordering violent assault that...

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Jeremy Sharon

Yair Golan warns Sara Netanyahu of $825,000 suit for airing Oct. 7 conspiracy theory

Yair Golan warns Sara Netanyahu of $825,000 suit for airing Oct. 7 conspiracy theory

Democrats leader, who rescued multiple people from Nova festival, tells PM’s wife to donate to rave’s survivors and retract suggestion he had...

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Toi Staff

Ben Gvir’s party distributes book at schools glorifying him, depicting Arab MKs as ‘enemy’

Ben Gvir’s party distributes book at schools glorifying him, depicting Arab MKs as ‘enemy’

‘The Minister Who Didn’t Stop’ handed out at dozens of sites on first day of school year, shows angry AG cursing far-right national security minister

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Noam Lehmann

In first for US state, California lawmakers pass bill to deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity

In first for US state, California lawmakers pass bill to deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity

Other bills ban false information in voting guides, prevent public agencies from holding major events on religious holidays; Newsom has until...

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Sharon Udasin

‘That’s victory’: In battle-scarred Metula, a reopened school offers hope on the border

‘That’s victory’: In battle-scarred Metula, a reopened school offers hope on the border

School is again in session in Israel’s northernmost community, after 65% of its residents came back to live amid telltale signs of war. It was a...

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Diana Bletter

Brussels Airlines facing strike after workers say they were forced to fly to Israel

Brussels Airlines facing strike after workers say they were forced to fly to Israel

Union says airline violated deal specifying that staff, concerned over safety and ‘ethical impact,’ could not be made to fly Tel Aviv route

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Toi Staff

Gal Gadot confirms she was cut from Wonder Woman franchise

Gal Gadot confirms she was cut from Wonder Woman franchise

Actress says she wasn’t surprised by cold shoulder from DC Studios, is grateful she ‘got to wear’ the superhero’s boots

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Jessica Steinberg

Massachusetts progressive and Israel critic Markey expected to rout centrist challenger

Massachusetts progressive and Israel critic Markey expected to rout centrist challenger

Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary pits 80-year-old incumbent against more moderate politician 33 years his junior who seems unlikely to woo...

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Sharon Udasin

At GOP Jewish confab, speakers warn of far-left DSA candidates ahead of midterms

At GOP Jewish confab, speakers warn of far-left DSA candidates ahead of midterms

While Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates may only rise to seven, Republicans paint rival Democratic Party as ceding control to...

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Joseph Strauss

Vance courts Jewish Republicans, but declines to clarify stance on Tucker Carlson

Vance courts Jewish Republicans, but declines to clarify stance on Tucker Carlson

US vice president stresses importance of relationship with Israel in speech to Republican Jewish Coalition, blames rising antisemitism on immigration

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Joseph Strauss

Syria says it’s working ‘seriously’ on diplomatic solution with Israel despite attacks

Syria says it’s working ‘seriously’ on diplomatic solution with Israel despite attacks

FM al-Shaibani reports US-mediated talks aim for full Israeli withdrawal to pre-December 2024 lines, pans Katz’s remarks on IDF remaining in Syrian...

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Man arrested for allegedly lacing supermarket baby food with sedatives

Man arrested for allegedly lacing supermarket baby food with sedatives

Southern resident in his 40s ordered kept in custody after judge says he was involved in ‘deliberate poisoning of food products intended for infants’

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Toi Staff

Daily Briefing Sept. 1 – What makes a Jewish legislator join forces with an Arab party?

Daily Briefing Sept. 1 – What makes a Jewish legislator join forces with an Arab party?

Editor David Horovitz on the status of the Iran war, the first day of school in Israel, Sara Netanyahu’s new conspiracy theory and other election...

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Amanda Borschel-Dan

Manchester synagogue marks one year since deadly Yom Kippur terror attack

Manchester synagogue marks one year since deadly Yom Kippur terror attack

Memorial for two victims attended by 800, including senior government figures; statement from King Charles read at ceremony: ‘Hatred can never...

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Zev Stub

IDF strikes Gaza as Hamas official captured in reported raid by Israel-backed militia; 3 said killed

IDF strikes Gaza as Hamas official captured in reported raid by Israel-backed militia; 3 said killed

Military carries out heavy wave of strikes, says it struck targets to ‘remove threats to security forces’ amid apparent operation by anti-Hamas...

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Emanuel Fabian

Desalination plants again shut down due to murky seawater; farmers sound the alarm

Desalination plants again shut down due to murky seawater; farmers sound the alarm

With 5 of 6 facilities again closed amid rising seawater turbidity, local authorities told to curb water use; farmers lament risk to crops, livestock

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Sue Surkes

2.6 million students return to school amid teacher shortages, systemic challenges

2.6 million students return to school amid teacher shortages, systemic challenges

Over 20,000 students head to class in Gaza border towns, 9% more than in Sept. 2023; police secure Jerusalem school targeted by Haredi extremists;...

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Toi Staff

Joshua Kushner blames ‘political dynamics’ for collapse of plan to sell World Cup stakes

Joshua Kushner blames ‘political dynamics’ for collapse of plan to sell World Cup stakes

Investor and brother of Trump’s son-in-law says he ‘would not have gotten involved’ had he anticipated the level of backlash to privatizing FIFA...

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Thailand shortens visa-free stay for Israelis and other tourists from 60 to 30 days

Thailand shortens visa-free stay for Israelis and other tourists from 60 to 30 days

New regulations to take effect Sept. 15, covering travelers from 60 countries, including US, UK, Canada, France and Australia

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Toi Staff

Thai resort braces for 5,000 sailors from USS Lincoln after lengthy Mideast deployment

Thai resort braces for 5,000 sailors from USS Lincoln after lengthy Mideast deployment

After reports of deteriorating mental health aboard US Navy ship, aircraft carrier set to make its first stop since November in Pattaya, Thailand

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Agencies

West Bank mosque said torched by settlers; 8 arrested for assaults on Palestinians, mosque arsons

West Bank mosque said torched by settlers; 8 arrested for assaults on Palestinians, mosque arsons

Suspects aged 16 to 20; 4 Palestinians shot in front of settlers, troops; elderly Palestinian woman beaten; former Israeli officials to NYT: Settler...

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Nurit Yohanan

‘Let them burn’: PM’s aides said to slam IDF on Oct. 7 for being slow to release photos

‘Let them burn’: PM’s aides said to slam IDF on Oct. 7 for being slow to release photos

Reports of text messages between Netanyahu advisers Topaz Luk, Eli Feldstein and Jonatan Urich concerning leader’s image amid Hamas massacre provoke...

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Toi Staff

‘What a stupid question’: Trump rules out idea of nuking Iran amid renewed tensions

‘What a stupid question’: Trump rules out idea of nuking Iran amid renewed tensions

US president claims Tehran ‘totally defeated militarily’ as he reportedly weighs limited strikes near Hormuz; several incidents reported in...

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Jacob Magid

10 Syrian security personnel reported wounded in clashes in Sweida

10 Syrian security personnel reported wounded in clashes in Sweida

State TV claims ‘outlaw groups’ launched attacks, as Druze-affiliated group accuses government forces of firing mortal shells and machine guns...

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Sara Netanyahu pushes conspiracy theory that left-wing leader Golan had advance knowledge of Oct. 7

Sara Netanyahu pushes conspiracy theory that left-wing leader Golan had advance knowledge of Oct. 7

Golan’s party decries ‘slander’ that ‘crosses a red line bordering on insanity’; PM’s wife also avoids ruling out ‘treason’ by...

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Michael Bachner

Israel’s global warming emissions down in 2025 but still cost economy $11 billion, ministry finds

Israel’s global warming emissions down in 2025 but still cost economy $11 billion, ministry finds

Environmental Protection Ministry’s pollution data shows positive trends in many areas thanks to continuing demise of coal, drop in wildfires after...

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Sue Surkes

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after after reported tensions with Hegseth

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after after reported tensions with Hegseth

Departure continues upheaval in military during Trump’s current term; Driscoll oversaw drone program that has now been rolled back, was an unlikely...

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Ben Finley

Rapper Jimbo J and actor Shuli Rand duet in optimistic mashup

Rapper Jimbo J and actor Shuli Rand duet in optimistic mashup

The two Israeli stars share lyrics about pain, conflict and the future from their individual hit songs, ‘White Sail’ and ‘White Heart’

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Jessica Steinberg

Toy story: From teddy bears to Tiddlywinks, how Jews helped shape American childhood

Toy story: From teddy bears to Tiddlywinks, how Jews helped shape American childhood

New book ‘Playmakers’ by sociologist Michael Kimmel looks at how children of Jewish immigrants built the dolls, games, books and comics that...

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Rich Tenorio

Feuding Fatah officials meet as internal rifts risk poor showing in November election

Feuding Fatah officials meet as internal rifts risk poor showing in November election

After reconciliation attempt between Abbas and Dahlan fails to bear fruit, dominant PA party works to heal more bridgeable divisions, such as one...

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Jacob Magid

2.6 million students return to school amid teacher shortages, systemic challenges

2.6 million students return to school amid teacher shortages, systemic challenges

Palestinian media: One dead, several wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza City * Israel said unhappy with progress on Hezbollah disarmament in southern...

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Toi Staff

Brad Lander, Jewish Mamdani ally, downplays being berated as a ‘Zionist’ at protest

Brad Lander, Jewish Mamdani ally, downplays being berated as a ‘Zionist’ at protest

After leftist politician is hounded at rally against right-wing Hindu group, he says he will continue to ‘build coalitions,’ dismisses antagonists...

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Luke Tress

Rahm Emmanuel gives $550K to program training Palestinian doctors at Israeli hospital

Rahm Emmanuel gives $550K to program training Palestinian doctors at Israeli hospital

Democratic politician dubs initiative ‘healthcare diplomacy,’ weeks after Tel Aviv speech warning Israel will become a pariah if it maintains...

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Jacob Magid

In unprecedented move, Abbas and Segalovitz announce joint run, bringing Jewish lawmaker to Arab party’s slate

In unprecedented move, Abbas and Segalovitz announce joint run, bringing Jewish lawmaker to Arab party’s slate

Ra’am chief: We need to create partnerships and ‘see the other as a human being, not as an enemy’; Segalovitz: ‘The assertion that after...

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Sam Sokol

Strident Likud MK says she is open to ‘serious offer’ to join another party

Strident Likud MK says she is open to ‘serious offer’ to join another party

After primary places her in 20th spot on slate, Tally Gotliv says she refuses to be ‘treated as a doormat’ by Netanyahu, but admits she has yet to...

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Toi Staff

Nobel Prize-winning Israeli chemist Ada Yonath dies at 87

Nobel Prize-winning Israeli chemist Ada Yonath dies at 87

Noted for her groundbreaking research on ribosome crystals, Yonath was one of the country’s greatest scientific minds, winning numerous awards over...

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Toi Staff

Bar Kalifa tapped as top IDF West Bank officer, weeks after Katz announced move on TV

Bar Kalifa tapped as top IDF West Bank officer, weeks after Katz announced move on TV

Military confirms current Personnel Directorate chief will move into the role next year; in first, woman tapped to command Artillery Corps’ 282nd...

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Emanuel Fabian

Trump vows response to Iranian strike on US troops in Jordan as tensions ratchet up

Trump vows response to Iranian strike on US troops in Jordan as tensions ratchet up

‘We’re going to hit them hard,’ US president says; Tehran source downplays flare-up, says it’s ‘limited and contained’; US vows to persist...

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Jacob Magid

Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition amid tensions on Israel

Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition amid tensions on Israel

US vice president will speak behind closed doors as some in RJC remain uncomfortable over his refusal to disavow Tucker Carlson and his public...

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Thomas Beaumont

Palestinian banking crisis averted, as Israeli bank delays plan to halt collaboration

Palestinian banking crisis averted, as Israeli bank delays plan to halt collaboration

A day before deadline, Discount Bank agrees to push off plan to stop correspondent banking services to Palestinian counterparts, which tethers West...

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Jacob Magid

Met Museum cancels planned John Galliano exhibit after backlash over antisemitism

Met Museum cancels planned John Galliano exhibit after backlash over antisemitism

Fashion designer says he decided ‘it is best’ not to hold event, apologizes for ‘hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities’; move...

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Police investigate after man filmed asleep at the wheel of Tesla

Police investigate after man filmed asleep at the wheel of Tesla

Viral video shows car moving alongside traffic while its driver sleeps; police say Israeli law requires drivers to hold steering wheel, even in...

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Toi Staff