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Survey: 62% of Israelis believe internal divisions worse threat than external dangers

A year after Hamas massacre, third of Israelis pessimistic about future and 20% would consider leaving, Hebrew U. poll finds; less than half satisfied...

07.10.2024 40

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Israel wins Paralympic silver in goalball, bronze in tennis, boosting medal count to 9

First team sport medal for Israel at the Games since 1988; Guy Sasson says he hopes his victory on the court ‘can give a small smile’ to the...

06.09.2024 50

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Israeli swimmer celebrates silver medal at Paralympics during ‘pain’ of tragic day

Ami Dadaon takes second place in 150m individual medley, as Mark Malyar finishes 5th in 200m individual medley; tennis players Adam Berdichevsky,...

02.09.2024 20

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Polio vaccination campaign begins in Gaza, health officials say

After first case of disease in enclave in 25 years found in 10-month-old boy, Israel agreed to temporary pauses in fighting to allow inoculation of...

01.09.2024 40

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Man arrested after attacking Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh

Two students treated for injuries caused by unidentified suspect; antisemitism on the rise on US campuses since October 7

01.09.2024 50

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Israeli swimmer clinches bronze at Paris Paralympics, nation’s third medal so far

Mark Malyar dedicates win to ‘soldiers protecting us’; tennis players Guy Sasson, Maayan Zikri win their matches, while badminton athletes Nina...

01.09.2024 60

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Judo Olympic medalists return home: ‘Our goal was to raise the flag of Israel high’

Raz Hershko, Peter Paltchik and Inbar Lanir greeted as heroes at Ben Gurion Airport, say they were honored to represent Israel in such challenging...

05.08.2024 30

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Sailing frustrations, surfing triumphs and tough judo battles for Israel in Paris

Low winds again delay iQFoil contest, where Sharon Kantor is heavy favorite; in Tahiti, Anat Lelior advances to round 3; judokas Timna Nelson-Levy,...

29.07.2024 20

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Israeli Olympians give it their all in judo, fencing, surfing and more

Judoka Gefen Primo advances to repechage round before knockout; swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko qualifies for 100m breaststroke semifinal but opts to sit...

28.07.2024 20

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Judo, soccer, swimming and more: Results from Israel’s first full day at the Olympics

Ron Polonsky sets new Israeli record in men’s 100m breaststroke; Israel’s soccer team loses 2-4 to Paraguay; Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat has...

28.07.2024 30

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In the pool, on the mat and in the river, Israeli Olympians seek gold and national pride

Amid security threats and likely protests, Israel’s 88 athletes in Paris are setting their sights on new achievements, with medal hopes...

24.07.2024 10

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Israeli Olympic delegation departs for Paris Games with ‘a national mission’

French FM says Israelis are welcome at Games, pushing back on comments from far-left lawmaker; Israeli committee chief Yael Arad says athletes’...

22.07.2024 20

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Olympian Raz Hershko is ready to go back to the mat for Israel in Paris

After winning a bronze in the mixed team event at the Tokyo Games, the judoka — ranked second in the world in her weight class — is one of...

20.07.2024 50

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World famous Jewish sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Talk show host, who became a cultural icon decades after surviving Holocaust and fighting for Israel’s independence, was fond of citing her...

13.07.2024 40

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US-born Ashlee Bond will jump any hurdle to lead Israel to success at Paris Olympics

Equestrian show jumper is returning to 2024 Games determined to improve on Team Israel’s performance in Tokyo: ‘I’d like to walk...

11.07.2024 30

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Tel Aviv to Tahiti: Surfer Anat Lelior aims to ride Olympic waves to new heights

Unlike the rest of Israel’s delegation to the 2024 Games in Paris, the two-time Olympian will be heading to French Polynesia, hoping to improve...

04.07.2024 10

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UW-Milwaukee chancellor to quit; he was panned for handling of anti-Israel protests

Mark Mone says he’ll step down next summer, in ‘personal decision’; Jewish groups have criticized him for striking deal with...

04.07.2024 40

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New Hebrew-language i24 aims to be Israel’s 1st 24/7 news channel. Will anyone watch?

After cutting back on English, French and Arabic broadcasts, the network is still barred from broadcasting in Israel via cable, but is banking on a...

04.07.2024 40

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On complex world stage in Paris, Israel’s Olympians hope to stay focused on sport

Despite security threats and concerns over provocations, Israeli officials say goal is to bring home 4-5 medals at 2024 games, upping state grant to...

05.06.2024 30

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‘America is definitely your ally’: Actor Michael Douglas tours Oct. 7 massacre sites

On solidarity visit to Israel, Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas meets president, calls anti-Israel campus protesters ‘brainwashed’:...

02.06.2024 30

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Austria says will resume funding to UNRWA, but ‘a lot of trust has been squandered’

Vienna says it analyzed refugee agency’s action plan after Israeli allegations of employees’ involvement on Oct. 7; says some cash will go ‘to...

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Former MK Yael Dayan, trailblazing feminist and peace activist, dies at 85

Labor lawmaker was among the most prominent voices in the country advocating for equal rights; also a celebrated writer, she was the daughter of...

18.05.2024 50

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Israel gets top public vote from 14 countries in Eurovision – plus ‘rest of the world’

Voters in Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK give...

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Switzerland wins Eurovision as Israel finishes in fifth place overall in Malmo

Eden Golan receives second-highest public vote after months of activists calling for country to be barred; Irish and Portuguese acts make small...

12.05.2024 100

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Defying haters, Israel’s Eden Golan advances to the Eurovision grand final on Saturday

Israel jumps up in the odds after accidental leaked results appear to show 40% of votes in Italy going to Golan; Belgian broadcaster interrupts show...

10.05.2024 100

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Eden Golan booed at Eurovision dress rehearsal, vows not to be deterred

Israeli contestant also gets applause and cheering as she performs ‘Hurricane;’ Kan broadcaster, which coordinates Israel’s entry to...

09.05.2024 100

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US completes construction of Gaza aid pier, but weather preventing installation

Pentagon says ready ‘in the near future’ to move dock, which IDF troops will anchor to shore so no American boots are on the ground

08.05.2024 100

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Eurovision organizers rebuke performer who wore keffiyeh during first semifinal show

EBU expresses ‘regret’ that Swedish-Palestinian singer Eric Saade violated ‘non-political nature’ of contest; Israeli-born...

08.05.2024 100

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Eurovision set to kick off in Sweden under shadow of anti-Israel protests, threats

Eden Golan to perform ‘Hurricane’ in competition’s second semifinal on Thursday, as Malmo police bring in submachine-armed...

06.05.2024 50

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Banking on ‘Bros’: Netflix’s first original Hebrew-language series is finally arriving

With its original release date delayed by the events of October 7 – and its rescheduled premiere party canceled due to the Iranian attack...

18.04.2024 40

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‘No consensus’ in Security Council on full UN membership for Palestinians, says chair

Matter now likely to be voted on by all council members, two-thirds of which back recognizing Palestinian state, according to Maltese envoy, though US...

12.04.2024 30

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Argentina court blames Iran for 1990s terror attacks on Israeli embassy, AMIA center

Branding Islamic Republic a ‘terrorist state,’ ruling says Hezbollah carried out deadly bombings on Tehran’s orders, calls 1994...

12.04.2024 60

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Luxembourg banking on polyglot singer with Israeli roots for its Eurovision return

Tali Golergant is the first singer to represent the tiny nation since 1993. But with family ties to the Jewish state – including a brother who...

12.04.2024 50

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Eurovision organizer slams ‘online abuse’ aimed at artists over Israeli inclusion

Deputy head of European Broadcasting Union says some performers facing ‘targeted social media campaigns’ linked to ongoing war in Gaza

10.04.2024 30

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Business leader says Israel needs Palestinian workers

Dan Catarivas thinks majority of employers are ‘generally in favor’ of return of Palestinian workers to Israel following Oct. 7 attack

22.03.2024 40

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Comedian-turned-unlikely advocate for Israel is heading back to the Jewish state

Daniel-Ryan Spaulding, a non-Jewish gay stand-up comic, will be performing shows in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem following months of using his platform to...

22.03.2024 30

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Capping weeks of uncertainty, Israel unveils its 2024 Eurovision song: ‘Hurricane’

Tune retains some of the lyrics of disqualified ‘October Rain’; singer Eden Golan says ‘we can speak through the song to the...

11.03.2024 60

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After rewriting disqualified song, Israel gets final approval to appear at Eurovision

Kan public broadcaster to reveal ‘Hurricane’ next week, which received nod from EBU after it barred the original submission,...

07.03.2024 30

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UN finds evidence of rape on Oct. 7 and after; Israel: They tried to downplay issue

Sex crimes official says there’s ‘clear evidence’ hostages faced and continue to face sexual assault in Gaza, says Oct. 7 victims...

05.03.2024 50

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Israel says it will edit song lyrics to avoid being disqualified from Eurovision

Reworked song slated to be revealed next week, will still need approval of European Broadcasting Union; Iceland decides against sending Palestinian...

03.03.2024 20

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UK Parliament speaker under fire as shambolic ceasefire debate exposes threats to MPs

Lindsay Hoyle admits mistakes in push for separate motions so lawmakers could be free to vote without fear of attack over stances; MP says his...

22.02.2024 20

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Discord with Eurovision over song choice could risk Israel’s spot in contest

Kan public broadcaster says it will refuse to switch songs if EBU disqualifes ‘October Rain’ from submission amid charges that its...

22.02.2024 30

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Helen Mirren, Liev Schreiber among stars condemning calls for Israel Eurovision ban

Signatories to letter organized by Creative Community for Peace say they’re shocked by efforts to ban Israel ‘for responding to the...

15.02.2024 9

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Israel sending Eden Golan, 20, to represent country at Eurovision 2024 in Sweden

Surrounded by empty chairs, singer performs ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ as tribute to hostages, capturing win, as many around...

07.02.2024 40

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More than skin deep: Israelis who inked October 7 on their bodies as a living memorial

As they mourn loved ones and grieve the worst terror attack in the country’s history, many turn to tattoos to keep close the memories of those...

31.01.2024 20

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Saudi envoy says kingdom ‘absolutely’ still open to normalization deal with Israel

But Prince Khalid bin Bandar, Riyadh’s ambassador to UK, tells BBC ties can only be formed if a Palestinian state is established, after Blinken...

09.01.2024 10

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Freed hostage Mia Schem: ‘I experienced hell. No innocent civilians in Gaza’

French-Israeli says she was instructed on what to say in videos, held by a family that played mind games, withheld food, taunted her that she would...

30.12.2023 200

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Mother of hostage killed by troops: ‘I wasn’t angry at the IDF for even a minute’

Iris Haim, whose son Yotam was accidentally slain by soldiers as he tried to escape captivity, says when she heard brigade morale was low, she sent a...

26.12.2023 50

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BBC criticized for selecting Eurovision contestant who accused Israel of ‘genocide’

Olly Alexander signed on to letter in October blaming ‘unthinking philosemitism’ for those hesitating to criticize war against Hamas;...

22.12.2023 40

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Family mourns hostage Alon Shamriz killed by IDF in error, blames government for death

After Friday tragedy in Gaza, brother Ido slams failures at funeral in Kibbutz Shefayim: ‘The one who abandoned you also murdered you’;...

17.12.2023 20

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