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Israeli teen girls win first, second place in annual Bible quiz

Two Israeli girls, Emunah Cohen and Neta Lax, won the first and second places respectively in the annual International Bible Quiz on Wednesday, held...

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Tempers fray as some ministers are met with protests at Memorial Day ceremonies

Some ministers were greeted with protests and disruptions during Memorial Day ceremonies across the country Tuesday, with political strife finding its...

25.04.2023 80

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Jewish group blasts Credit Suisse sacking of investigators probing bank’s Nazi links

The World Jewish Congress came out Monday against embattled bank Credit Suisse after it fired two Jewish investigators contracted by the corporation...

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In US TV interview, Netanyahu says parts of judicial overhaul ‘not going to happen’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that the override clause, a fundamental element of his government’s paused judicial overhaul push, is...

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UK’s Labour suspends MP Diane Abbott for saying Jews don’t face racism

LONDON — The UK’s main opposition Labour party suspended prominent member Diane Abbott as an MP on Sunday, pending an investigation into comments...

23.04.2023 80

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String of coalition ministers, MKs withdraw from Memorial Day events amid protests

A series of ministers and Knesset members in the coalition announced Sunday that they were canceling their appearance at official ceremonies at...

23.04.2023 80

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Israel Police use of NSO spyware set to be probed by Knesset subcommittee

The Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee announced on Sunday that it would establish a subcommittee tasked with probing police use of...

23.04.2023 70

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Herzog voices hope on judicial overhaul talks, ‘knows who is to blame’ if they fail

President Isaac Herzog described Israel’s internal societal rift over the government’s halted judicial overhaul push as “the most serious...

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Ben Gvir to speak at Memorial Day event, promises to avoid sensitive topics – report

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has reportedly promised to avoid bringing up contentious topics during an address this week at a Memorial...

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Replacing Deri, Shas appoints Moshe Arbel to head health, interior ministries

Shas MK Moshe Arbel was tapped to replace party leader Aryeh Deri as both health and interior minister on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin...

17.04.2023 80

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Gantz’s National Unity party soars past Netanyahu’s plunging Likud, poll finds

The National Unity party, headed by Benny Gantz, would easily form the largest party in the Knesset if elections were held today, a Channel 12 poll...

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‘They live on through you’: Netanyahu visits grieving Dee family at Efrat home

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a condolence visit to the bereaved Dee family at their home in the West Bank settlement of Efrat on Sunday,...

16.04.2023 90

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Coalition scrambles to give Regev responsibility for Independence Day torch event

The committee tasked with selecting participants for the traditional Independence Day torch ceremony has yet to be established — 10 days before the...

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In deposition, airport workers union head says strike was coordinated with Netanyahu

Airport Workers Union chief Pinchas Idan said in a deposition that to his knowledge, last month’s strike, a major catalyst in pressuring the...

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Protest leader grilled by police for threatening to hound cop who whipped a woman

Roee Neuman, a leader in the anti-government protest movement, was questioned by police on Monday about a social media post he made in which he...

10.04.2023 80

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Autopsy confirms Italian killed in suspected Tel Aviv ramming attack wasn’t shot

Alessandro Parini, the Italian tourist killed in Friday’s Tel Aviv car-ramming, was not found to have sustained any gunshot wounds, the Institute of...

09.04.2023 80

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US Supreme Court judge’s donor owns signed ‘Mein Kampf,’ Hitler’s paintings – report

A major Republican donor who reportedly gave undeclared lavish gifts to US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, reportedly maintains a collection of...

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Arab League to meet on Al-Aqsa clashes; Netanyahu: We’re committed to calming tensions

The Arab League was set to meet for an emergency session Wednesday after Israeli forces entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque overnight and clashed with...

05.04.2023 70

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Air Force strikes in Gaza after rocket fire; 350 arrested in Al-Aqsa clashes

The Israeli Air Force struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip Wednesday morning after a barrage of rockets was launched at nearby Israeli towns from...

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Netanyahu speaks with UAE leader, says they agreed to meet soon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Tuesday with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, following a recent strain in ties...

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PM fails to mention defense minister in frosty pre-Passover toast

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a frosty pre-Passover toast on Tuesday, a little more than a week after the...

04.04.2023 80

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Police minister: Jews must go to Temple Mount on Passover — but no animal sacrifice

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has strongly encouraged Jews to visit the Temple Mount holy site during the upcoming Passover festival,...

03.04.2023 100

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IDF arrests 2 in Nablus suspected of attack on soldiers; 2 gunmen killed in firefight

Two Palestinians suspected of carrying out a drive-by shooting attack on IDF soldiers in the town of Huwara in March were arrested by IDF forces in...

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Protesters against overhaul begin forming defense group after right-wing attacks

A civilian defense group has been formed following a string of violent incidents targeting protesters opposed to the government’s plans to overhaul...

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US vice president Harris joins Biden in expressing concern over Israeli upheaval

US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed concerned over the situation in Israel on Wednesday, joining President Joe Biden in raising worries around...

29.03.2023 80

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Coalition, opposition hold first talks on judicial overhaul with President Herzog

Representatives from coalition and opposition parties gathered at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening to begin negotiations...

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Thousands march in Tel Aviv despite PM halting judicial overhaul process

Around 3,000 demonstrators marched against the government’s judicial overhaul plan in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

28.03.2023 90

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Gallant still carrying out defense minister duties, with future up in the air

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was still serving in his role on Tuesday, two days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed him for publicly...

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Several Likud MKs back Gallant’s call to pause overhaul; others urge PM to fire him

Internal divisions within the ruling Likud party came to the fore on Saturday night in the wake of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s call for the...

26.03.2023 90

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Lapid rebuffs Regev request for joint call against protesting on Independence Day

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid on Thursday turned down Transportation Minister Miri Regev’s request that he co-sign a statement calling for a pause of...

23.03.2023 80

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Senior UAE official dispatched to warn Netanyahu over potential crisis brewing

A senior United Arab Emirates government official met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, warning him that the Israeli government’s...

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After strong US rebuke, PM says no plan for ‘new’ settlements in northern West Bank

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to issue a clarification on Wednesday that his far-right government would not build any new settlements...

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IDF admits psychological warfare attempt against Israeli citizens

The IDF has admitted it engaged in “psychological warfare” during its 2021 military operation in Gaza by using fake social media accounts to try...

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Orthodox schools said to receive millions to compensate for previous budget cuts

The government will provide NIS 12 million ($3.2 million) to Haredi and Religious Zionist schools to compensate for a drop in funding that occurred...

22.03.2023 90

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Herzog sends Ramadan greetings to Arab leaders amid tensions over Smotrich speech

President Isaac Herzog reached out to Muslim leaders around the world on Tuesday ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, extending his wishes for...

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Or Akiva mayor hit with raft of charges, including for bribery, assault

Or Akiva Mayor Yaakov Edri was charged Monday with a string of offenses, including bribery, money laundering and physically assaulting a woman. Edri,...

20.03.2023 80

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Iran says 110 arrested over suspected poisonings of schoolgirls

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian police said Wednesday that 110 suspects have been arrested in connection with the suspected poisoning of...

15.03.2023 80

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Swiss Keren Hayesod alarmed by Israel’s direction, terrorist death penalty bill

Keren Hayesod Switzerland sent a letter to its Jerusalem headquarters on Sunday expressing its intense concern over the direction in which Israel was...

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Report finds incitement, antisemitism still prevalent in UNRWA classrooms

A report by an Israeli nonprofit has found that UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees and their descendants, failed to remove hateful content...

15.03.2023 80

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With deal reached, education minister ends bid to control National Library board

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced late Monday that he had reached an agreement with the National Library that would end government efforts to...

14.03.2023 80

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Australian literary fest hosts Palestinian writers who peddle antisemitic tropes

An annual writers’ festival held in the Australian city of Adelaide recently became center stage for a ferocious ideological battle centering...

13.03.2023 80

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Police question journalist outside his home over anti-Netanyahu tweet

Police questioned a prominent journalist on Saturday night over an online post in which he “recommended” that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

12.03.2023 90

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After raging at police restraint toward protesters, Ben Gvir removes Tel Aviv top cop

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Thursday announced the removal of police’s Tel Aviv District Commander Amichai Eshed from his...

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In Israel, Austin says US disturbed by W. Bank violence, urges consensus on overhaul

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin near Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday, where the Pentagon chief asked that...

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80 ex-nuclear workers demand government halt ‘crazy legislative blitz’

A group of 80 former workers of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) published a petition Thursday declaring their opposition to the...

09.03.2023 80

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President denies veracity of leaked judicial compromise proposal slammed by MKs

Purported drafts of a compromise deal produced by President Isaac Herzog on the government’s judicial overhaul were published Tuesday morning,...

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Amid growing IDF reservist refusal calls, 6,000 sign petition committing to service

As growing numbers of prominent IDF reservists have said they would not show up for duty in protest of the government’s judicial shakeup plans,...

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Australia moves to ban Israeli-made countertops linked to lung disease in workers

Australia is set to ban imports of Caesarstone, an engineered household countertop material developed in Israel that has been linked to increased...

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Ancient Roman vase is 1st evidence of gladiator battles on English soil

New research on an ancient vase discovered in England in 1853 suggests, for the first time, that gladiator battles took place in Roman Britain....

05.03.2023 100

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Arson suspected as fire rips through Hapoel Tel Aviv training base hours before game

Hapoel Tel Aviv soccer team’s training center was severely damaged in a fire early Sunday morning, in an incident being treated as suspicious by...

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