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Just before disbanding, Knesset passes long-awaited construction waste law

Just before disbanding, Knesset passes long-awaited construction waste law

Law sets rules for waste from building sites through transport, processing, recycling; doesn’t apply to West Bank, where waste dumping is extensive;...

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Sue Surkes

Settlers raid West Bank village in PA-run area; IDF, arriving on scene, lets them flee

Settlers raid West Bank village in PA-run area; IDF, arriving on scene, lets them flee

Military reportedly doesn’t hand settlers over to police, declares closed military zone forcing activists to leave West Bank village

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Toi Staff

Shin Bet chief reportedly seeks okay to question Channel 12 journalists over Iran leak

Shin Bet chief reportedly seeks okay to question Channel 12 journalists over Iran leak

Zini believes interrogating journalists will help identify leaker, according to Haaretz report, as thousands of people knew of plans for Feb. 28...

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Toi Staff

Francesca Hong, running for governor of Wisconsin, focuses campaign on affordability, Israel

Francesca Hong, running for governor of Wisconsin, focuses campaign on affordability, Israel

Candidate in Democratic primary uses Palestinian issue as springboard, appearing on podcasts whose hosts have been accused of antisemitism, isolating...

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Joseph Strauss

Tax Authority freezes war compensation claims in Bnei Brak after attacks on staff

Tax Authority freezes war compensation claims in Bnei Brak after attacks on staff

Footage shows Haredi residents throwing objects at car apparently carrying officials; body’s chief demands public apology from municipality before...

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Toi Staff

Democratic congressman who voted to cut off Israel aid decries far-left harassment campaign

Democratic congressman who voted to cut off Israel aid decries far-left harassment campaign

Adam Smith, ranking member of House Armed Services Committee who used to receive AIPAC support, says anti-Israel activists vandalized his family home,...

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Luke Tress

Top Hamas aide who held hostages during war killed in strike on Khan Younis

Top Hamas aide who held hostages during war killed in strike on Khan Younis

Anas Mahmoud Ahmad Hamdan served as an aide to commanders Muhammad Deif and Rafa’a Salameh, held Avera Mengistu captive, took part in hostage...

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Emanuel Fabian

Iran said to tell Hezbollah, allies to prepare for wider conflict, which could rope in Israel

Iran said to tell Hezbollah, allies to prepare for wider conflict, which could rope in Israel

8 reported killed in overnight US strikes on Iran; IRGC says it targeted US aircraft, radar systems in Jordan, Qatar; Kuwait says water plant hit,...

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Agencies

UK police charge man over suspected collaborating with Iranian intelligence

UK police charge man over suspected collaborating with Iranian intelligence

UK officials have repeatedly warned that Iran seeks to use criminal proxies to carry out hostile activity in the country; arrest comes days after ban...

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Reuters

Andy Burnham poised to become UK’s next prime minister after winning Labour vote

Andy Burnham poised to become UK’s next prime minister after winning Labour vote

Former Manchester mayor, who urged ‘more pressure’ on Israel after apparent Gaza war crimes, will take over from Starmer Monday, pledges economic...

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Jill Lawless

First US prison synagogue stages new exhibit with story of Jewish inmates who built it

First US prison synagogue stages new exhibit with story of Jewish inmates who built it

Dedicated in 1929, the chapel at Eastern State Penitentiary reflects America’s dynamic Jewish history as crime, conversion, community and...

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Stephen Silver

Iranians beset by uncertainty, financial woes amid stepped-up hostilities with US

Iranians beset by uncertainty, financial woes amid stepped-up hostilities with US

Facing soaring prices and escalating airstrikes, many Iranians feel their future is in flux but nevertheless reluctant to leave the country, citing...

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Reuters

Palestinian terrorist indicted over 2007 West Bank murder of Israeli civilian

Palestinian terrorist indicted over 2007 West Bank murder of Israeli civilian

Shadi Jumaa arrested by Israeli forces in Qalqilya after released from Palestinian Authority prison, indicted on terror charges by military...

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Emanuel Fabian

Likud minister reclassifies crocodile as ‘tended,’ paving way for Ben Gvir’s prison plan

Likud minister reclassifies crocodile as ‘tended,’ paving way for Ben Gvir’s prison plan

Flouting her ministry’s legal adviser, Silman grants herself authority to permit prisons to surround facilities with crocodiles, despite opposition...

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Toi Staff

Souring on JD Vance, many Jewish Republicans rally behind Marco Rubio for 2028

Souring on JD Vance, many Jewish Republicans rally behind Marco Rubio for 2028

Prominent GOP figures don’t back a bid by the vice president amid concerns over his invoking conspiracy theories, and silence on right-wing...

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Joseph Strauss

As Christopher Nolan revives ‘The Odyssey,’ a scholar links Homer and the Bible

As Christopher Nolan revives ‘The Odyssey,’ a scholar links Homer and the Bible

What do a wily Greek king and the heroes and heroines of Genesis have in common? Academic and author Jacob Howland highlights more than a few points...

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Andrew Silow-Carroll

Nicholas Carl: US and Iran are now in the Battle of Hormuz

Nicholas Carl: US and Iran are now in the Battle of Hormuz

Iran thinks it won the war, which it almost did, argues the Critical Threats Project fellow, saying now is the time for Trump to impose his will as...

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Lazar Berman

Strait of Hormuz transits drop as US and Iran escalate attacks across Gulf

Strait of Hormuz transits drop as US and Iran escalate attacks across Gulf

Just three commodity vessels cross the vital waterway on Thursday, down from 11 the previous day, while crude carriers and liquefied natural gas...

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Reuters

Knesset votes on official dispersal of parliament, wrapping up final legislative blitz

Knesset votes on official dispersal of parliament, wrapping up final legislative blitz

Motion to disperse passes 62-0 with sole coalition backing after it was tacked onto party financing bill; 25th Knesset ‘most challenging’ in...

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Toi Staff

Coalition’s ‘legislative blitz’ designed to shore-up, unshackle right-wing power

Coalition’s ‘legislative blitz’ designed to shore-up, unshackle right-wing power

Raft of contentious laws passed this week increases power of right-wing media, throws off attorney general’s legal restraints, and keeps the Haredim...

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Jeremy Sharon

As Likud challenges the election watchdog, some fear it may challenge the election outcome, too

As Likud challenges the election watchdog, some fear it may challenge the election outcome, too

Netanyahu’s party has been slamming appointments of Central Elections Committee officials, a campaign some experts see as laying the groundwork to...

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Sam Sokol

Trump raises doubts about US election integrity ahead of midterms

Trump raises doubts about US election integrity ahead of midterms

US president uses primetime address to justify push for strict voter ID bill, despite lack of evidence of voter fraud, and blasts TV networks for...

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Michelle L. Price

Democratic Socialists of America platform backs Palestinian ‘right to resist’

Democratic Socialists of America platform backs Palestinian ‘right to resist’

Far left movement, home to Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez, calls to abolish the US Senate, presidency and Supreme Court

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Luke Tress

Former UK diplomat: Foreign Office has lost its ability to discern friends from enemies

Former UK diplomat: Foreign Office has lost its ability to discern friends from enemies

Edmund Fitton-Brown, who for decades served as envoy to Gulf nations, believes Islamic extremism is poisoning his country’s diplomatic well. Can a...

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Robert Philpot

Karim Khan’s sex abuse accuser says ICC prosecutor exploited ‘power disparity’

Karim Khan’s sex abuse accuser says ICC prosecutor exploited ‘power disparity’

In her first media appearance, Sarah says embattled court chief groped her, including while she pretended to sleep, dismisses online rumors she is a...

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Reuters

Contender to replace Graham Platner as Senate candidate changes mind on ‘genocide’

Contender to replace Graham Platner as Senate candidate changes mind on ‘genocide’

While running last year, Jordan Wood ‘hesitated’ using word to describe Israeli action due to rising antisemitism, but now candidate says US...

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Joseph Strauss

Herzog tells Saudi TV he dreams of peace with Riyadh, ‘heart aches’ for innocent Gazans

In rare interview with state-owned outlet, president says Jerusalem also wants normalization with Syria and Lebanon, and that he respects Trump and...

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Lazar Berman

Sacha Baron Cohen brings Ali G character back to life at Wimbledon

Sacha Baron Cohen brings Ali G character back to life at Wimbledon

Video shows the British Jewish actor clad in white tracksuit emblazoned with ‘official Ganja dealer’ arguing with police over whether or not he...

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Toi Staff

US strikes Iran for sixth consecutive night, as deescalation chances appear to fade

US strikes Iran for sixth consecutive night, as deescalation chances appear to fade

Tehran targets Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, while warning it will hit civilian infrastructure across region if Trump follows through on threat to...

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Agencies

Coalition passes media overhaul law, giving government greater regulatory control

Coalition passes media overhaul law, giving government greater regulatory control

In apparent violation of PM’s conflict of interest deal, communications minister thanks Netanyahu for tasking him with passing reform, which...

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Ariela Karmel

Knesset votes to extend mandatory army service to 32 months, though IDF had sought 36

Knesset votes to extend mandatory army service to 32 months, though IDF had sought 36

Mandatory period currently stands at 30 months for men after it was previously shortened * Herzog tells Saudi TV: It is my dream to see peace with...

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Toi Staff

Nearly one-third of young Americans view Jews as a threat to society — poll

Nearly one-third of young Americans view Jews as a threat to society — poll

Blue Square survey finds nearly half of US respondents view antisemitism as a ‘major problem,’ but most think Jews should handle it on their own

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Luke Tress

Trump teleprompter operator suspended over betting allegations, White House says

Trump teleprompter operator suspended over betting allegations, White House says

Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 by placing bets on the prediction market Kalshi about specific words or phrases that would appear in...

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Agencies

Ultra-Orthodox extremists block roads, clash with public over arrest of draft dodgers

Ultra-Orthodox extremists block roads, clash with public over arrest of draft dodgers

Two arrested as roads in central Israel closed, public transport routes altered; video shows cyclist attacked by Haredi mob; thousands attend separate...

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Toi Staff

Strikes said to kill 5 in Gaza as top officer says IDF has taken over 60% of Strip

Strikes said to kill 5 in Gaza as top officer says IDF has taken over 60% of Strip

Army says it targeted Hamas commander who invaded Israel on Oct. 7, as Central Command chief confirms apparent violation of truce stipulation that...

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Agencies

IDF’s West Bank chief claims settler farming outposts ‘greatly strengthen security’

IDF’s West Bank chief claims settler farming outposts ‘greatly strengthen security’

Avi Bluth tells residents of wildcat communes — which critics say have become ground zero for violent extremists and a tool for dispossession of...

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Emanuel Fabian

Ministers said to approve lifetime security detail for Sara Netanyahu

Ministers said to approve lifetime security detail for Sara Netanyahu

Committee also reportedly grants five-year extension for couple’s two sons at the recommendation of Shin Bet chief David Zini, despite opposition...

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Nava Freiberg

IDF begins work on Jordan Valley security berm, carving scar through Palestinian farms

IDF begins work on Jordan Valley security berm, carving scar through Palestinian farms

Barrier consisting of patrol road and natural obstacle meant to stop smuggling and terror, but locals say it is cutting them off from productive land...

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Nurit Yohanan

Court orders Likud to postpone vote on expanding Netanyahu’s control over party slate

Court orders Likud to postpone vote on expanding Netanyahu’s control over party slate

Injunction granted after petitions argue that all party members must be given chance to vote, not just the 4,500 members of the Likud Central...

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Ariela Karmel

Netanyahu slated to testify after election on ties to Qatar in defamation suit

Netanyahu slated to testify after election on ties to Qatar in defamation suit

PM suing head of MEMRI media watchdog over unverified documents purporting to show Qatari payments to Likud; judge questions whether parts of case are...

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Toi Staff

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea oil route if US hits power network, sources say

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea oil route if US hits power network, sources say

Source close to the Yemeni group says it is ready to launch missile and drone attacks on shipping near Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a move that would...

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Parisa Hafezi

Pyrrhic victory on draft dodger arrest bill could cost Netanyahu’s coalition at ballot box

Pyrrhic victory on draft dodger arrest bill could cost Netanyahu’s coalition at ballot box

Likud and its allies went to mat for an unpopular law meant to shield ultra-Orthodox from military conscription, losing vital support in the name of...

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Tal Schneider

Deri accuses IDF chief of election interference for opposing ban on arresting draft dodgers

Deri accuses IDF chief of election interference for opposing ban on arresting draft dodgers

Shas chair, a member of key security cabinet, claims Zamir harmed the army by speaking out against law benefiting Haredi evaders, says he no longer...

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Ariela Karmel

British 14-year-old, said inspired by Hitler, pleads not guilty to mosques attack plot

British 14-year-old, said inspired by Hitler, pleads not guilty to mosques attack plot

Prosecutors say seized materials show teen admired Nazi leader, Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant and Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik

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Reuters

Netanyahu pushes off US trip to late July as Lindsey Graham’s funeral delayed

Netanyahu pushes off US trip to late July as Lindsey Graham’s funeral delayed

No meeting with Trump scheduled yet; PM had reportedly wanted to meet US president before Lebanon’s Aoun visits Washington next week

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Lazar Berman

Manofim art festival gives a boost to Jerusalem’s creative scene

Manofim art festival gives a boost to Jerusalem’s creative scene

The 18th year of the contemporary event brings visitors to galleries and performance venues throughout the city

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Jessica Steinberg

Syria says it foiled attempt to smuggle advanced arms to Hezbollah from Iraq

Syria says it foiled attempt to smuggle advanced arms to Hezbollah from Iraq

Missiles and first-person-view drones destined for Iran-backed terror group in Lebanon came across border from Iraq; Katz speaks with Hegseth on...

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Emanuel Fabian

In world first, Weizmann Institute engineers bacteria that grow fast on diet of CO₂

With eventual aim of developing bacteria-based food product for humans and animals, researcher says ‘it’s like magic’

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Sue Surkes

Government approves sweeping overhaul of wounded veterans’ rehab system

Government approves sweeping overhaul of wounded veterans’ rehab system

Adopting pubic health committee’s recommendations, new plan looks to increase staffing, funding and independence for system after Defense Ministry...

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Toi Staff

Daily Briefing July 16: What the latest House vote says about support for Israel

Daily Briefing July 16: What the latest House vote says about support for Israel

US bureau chief Jacob Magid also reviews lawmaker Ro Khanna’s visit to the West Bank, Vance’s anger over an Israeli PR campaign, Lebanon talks in...

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Jessica Steinberg