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Netanyahu says Hamas must surrender all its rifles for Trump’s peace plan to advance

The Times of Israel is liveblogging Wedenesday’s events as they happen. President Donald Trump says he is withdrawing National Guard troops from...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Why Grandiose Narcissists Rarely Listen or Learn

They already know everything they need to know, or so they think.

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Psychology Today

Bill Eddy Lcsw

Make Room for Magic by Harnessing the Power of Awe

Experiences of awe and wonder can fuel curiosity and resilience.

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Psychology Today

Bonnie Buckner Ph.d

5 Core Needs for a Healthy Childhood

We do not need perfection, nor is it possible.

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Psychology Today

David Richo Ph.d

Anorexic Attitudes to Food: Caring “Too Much,” Not Too Little

"Over-valuation” of food is predictably universal in experiences of anorexia.

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Psychology Today

Emily T. Troscianko

Study Results Identify Perils of AI

Technological innovations move at a faster pace than the ability to do research.

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Psychology Today

Azadeh Aalai Ph.d

Psychiatric Disorders Have a Genetic Component. Now What?

Genes are not destiny; you can moderate them with lifestyle changes.

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Psychology Today

Scott C. Anderson

The Hidden Power of Language

Understanding different types of language can help you wield it more effectively.

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Psychology Today

Sebastian Salicru

Netanyahu: ‘Handful of kids’ not from West Bank behind rising settler violence

In US interviews, PM says extremists ‘sometimes try to burn a home’; insists Hamas must give up its 60,000 rifles for Gaza plan to advance, says...

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The Times of Israel

Nava Freiberg

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35 from rare form of leukemia

AP — Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late US president John F. Kennedy, has died. She was 35....

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The Times of Israel

Marc Levy

Chinese diplomacy goes to the dogs — literally

My parents’ first child was a dog. Fifty years after she died, I remain convinced that she was more special to them than me. (I’m not sure I blame...

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The Japan Times

Brad Glosserman

Climate Adaptation More Than Covers Its Cost

BOSTON – Humanity has long learned to live with extreme weather. Much of the Netherlands would be under water were it not for centuries of...

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Project Syndicate

Mekala Krishnan

Russia-Africa Partnership Forum 2025 and the Multipolar World

Russia continues to take the lead in developing the least developed region of the world, i.e., the African continent. Most importantly, Russia,...

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New Eastern Outlook

Simon Westwood

The outgoing year 2025 was a challenging one. What can we expect from the Year of the Fire Horse?

The departing year, 2025, has been marked by a complex global situation. What prospects does the Year of the Fire Horse hold for the countries of...

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New Eastern Outlook

Nikolay Plotnikov

Sydney brings in New Year with commemoration for victims of Bondi Hanukkah terror attack

Menorah projected onto Harbour Bridge and minute of solemn silence held to honor victims, ahead of annual celebrations and fireworks show

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

UN rights chief slams ‘outrageous’ Israeli suspension of aid groups in Gaza

EU says move will block ‘life-saving aid’; Jerusalem introduced demands in March for detailed information on Palestinian staff; many organizations...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

How Israel deployed exploding armored personnel carriers during Gaza City offensive

Decommissioned US-made M113s were packed with tons of explosives and set off in areas booby-trapped by Hamas, in what some experts say was possibly...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Price of gasoline to fall on January 1 to a two-year low

Israelis to pay NIS 6.85 a liter to fill up at start of 2026; despite falling gasoline price, household electricity and gas bills expected to rise...

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The Times of Israel

Sharon Wrobel

More than 69,000 Israelis left Israel in 2025, as population reached 10.18 million

According to government, the population grew just 1.1% in the shadow of war, an unusually low level, as the country saw a negative migration of...

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The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Saudi Arabia needs to know UAE ‘serious’ about Yemen pullback – source

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia welcomes the UAE’s troop withdrawal in Yemen, but tensions will remain while Abu Dhabi backs separatists...

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The Times of Israel

Zev Stub

Ben Gvir upends meeting of Knesset women’s rights committee, says it ‘harmed police’

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir accused the Knesset Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Women and Gender Equality of “harming...

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The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

The Three Cs of Change for Eldest Daughters

Take your relationships into your hands and see a difference.

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Psychology Today

Allison M. Alford

Do You Feel Like a Replacement Child?

How ungrieved sorrow can affect a family

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Psychology Today

Dale M. Kushner

Are We Suffering From Future Shock?

Revisiting Alvin Toffler’s classic work helps ease our fears of tomorrow.

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Psychology Today

Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.d

The Game of Approach and Rejection

Fear of social rejection is difficult to unlearn.

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Psychology Today

Joachim I. Krueger Ph.d

Bids for Reconnection: How to Reach Out to Old Friends

How to reconnect and respond to a reconnecting bid.

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Psychology Today

Mariana Bockarova Ph.d

Why We Love Conspiracies: 3 Causes and 3 Cures

These surprising factors explain why false narratives attract us.

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Psychology Today

Nuala G Walsh

10 Reasons Survivors of Violence Often Wake Up at Night

What disrupted sleep reveals about trauma, resilience, and the body’s memory.

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Psychology Today

Sigifredo Castell Britton Ph.d

Why Rest Can Feel Unsafe

How chronic stress and trauma make slowing down feel dangerous

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Psychology Today

Cynthia Chen-Joea Do

It’s Time to Stop Arguing With Yourself

"I'm overreacting." You're not. Don't dismiss your own feelings and needs.

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Psychology Today

Pia Owens

Take Care of Your Brain to Take Care of Your Body

For physical health, boost your mental health in the New Year.

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Psychology Today

Louise B. Miller Ph.d

Yemen and the shifting alliances in the Middle East

Recent developments in Yemen are revealing deeper fractures within the Middle East’s alliance system, particularly within the Sunni camp, while...

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Middle East Monitor

Hammadurrahman

Saudi-UAE fallout and its impact on Yemen’s recognised government

Saudi Arabia’s strike on Mukalla port has triggered tensions with its partner in the Arab coalition in Yemen and its Gulf Arab neighbour, the...

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Al Jazeera

Khaled Al-Hammadi

In first, Israeli population growth drops below 1 percent; life expectancy also down

For the first time since the establishment of the state, the annual population increase over 2025 is expected to fall below one percent, according...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Trump’s effusive praise for PM part of strategy to keep disagreements private — sources

US President Donald Trump is intent on avoiding a public spat with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even when there are gaps between the pair on...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Trump and Netanyahu present united stance on Gaza, but will Hamas agree to go along?

PALM BEACH, Florida — As the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip stretches on, more and more reports have emerged of growing strains between US President...

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The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

Trump administration drops sanctions on executives tied to Israeli spyware firm

US Treasury Department says the three executives ‘demonstrated measures to separate themselves from Intellexa,’ which is known for its ‘Predator’...

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The Times of Israel

Raphael Satter

Two long-time negotiators dissect what’s at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In new book ‘Tomorrow is Yesterday,’ Jewish US diplomat Robert Malley and veteran Palestinian negotiator Hussein Agha team up to look at the hard...

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The Times of Israel

Rich Tenorio

Almost 1 in 3 Israelis say they need professional mental health support – survey

After two years of war, 39% of IDF personnel report needing support for mental health issues, 26% are concerned about depression, 48% have...

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The Times of Israel

Diana Bletter

Plato's Cave in the Age of Misinformation

Self-awareness begins with admitting the limits of our knowledge.

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Psychology Today

Bradley Murray Dphil

Instead of Making Resolutions, Set Creative Intentions

It's a gentler, more sustainable alternative to the old New Year's tradition.

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Psychology Today

Hugh Willard M.ed

Why Can't We Keep Love in Our Lives?

The impact of our everlasting struggle with life’s priorities.

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Psychology Today

Armin A. Zadeh M.d

Caregiver Grief: Pragmatic Answers to Challenging Questions

How to manage caregiver grief

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Psychology Today

Julia L. Mayer

The 'Self-Forgiveness Pool'

A healing ritual for releasing guilt and shame.

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Psychology Today

Jeanette Yoffe M.a

Apple TV’s 'Pluribus' Exposes the Fragility of Cooperation

Against a perfect collective, survivors' struggle shows how teamwork is built.

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Psychology Today

Zachary H. Garfield Ph.d

The Eldest Daughter’s New Year’s Resolution

How to notice your daughtering and get credit for it.

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Psychology Today

Allison M. Alford

Understanding the 'Ins' and 'Outs' of Comedy: What Goes In…

Why do so many jokes and gags refer to what we breathe, drink, and eat?

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Psychology Today

John Charles Simon

How a Mother’s Death Makes You Confront Your Own Mortality

Your mother's death reshapes and transforms you.

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Psychology Today

Jamie Cannon Ms

Possums and the Evolution of Consciousness

What a nocturnal animal can teach us about the origins of consciousness.

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Psychology Today

Walter Veit Ph.d

From Neurons to Habits

A neurologist’s science-based guide to caring for the one organ we can’t replace.

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Psychology Today

Michiko Kimura Bruno M.d