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Jacob Magid

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Amid probe of his aides, Netanyahu attacks ‘leftist Deep State’ in the US and Israel

Herzog issues rare rebuttal to PM, defends Israel’s judiciary as ‘asset to our democracy’; Lapid says Netanyahu has ‘gone off...

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US sharpens tone against PA, but funds for its security forces continue

US sharpens tone against PA, but funds for its security forces continue

After welcoming Abbas decree ending pay-to-slay, State Department demands ‘actions’; CIA still sending money to security forces, US...

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US envoy to UN says blame for renewed Gaza fighting ‘lies solely with Hamas’

US envoy to UN says blame for renewed Gaza fighting ‘lies solely with Hamas’

Dorothy Shea tells Security Council that ‘Trump has made clear Hamas must release the hostages immediately or pay a high price’; Guterres...

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Israel restarts Gaza strikes, blames Hamas for not releasing hostages as truce collapses

Israel restarts Gaza strikes, blames Hamas for not releasing hostages as truce collapses

IDF says it targeted mid-level Hamas commanders and is prepared to widen offensive beyond airstrikes; death toll reportedly over 230; White House back...

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Embattled US hostage envoy hosts summit for global counterparts in Big Sky, Montana

Embattled US hostage envoy hosts summit for global counterparts in Big Sky, Montana

Attendees, some of whom double-checked event was still on after Boehler withdrew nomination to become presidential envoy, to sign joint statement on...

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After deadlock in Doha hostage talks, Israeli team heads to Cairo in search of results

After deadlock in Doha hostage talks, Israeli team heads to Cairo in search of results

US envoy Witkoff warns Hamas to ‘get sensible,’ agree to deal that would free 5 living hostages; says he discussed the demilitarization of...

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Boehler pulls his nomination to serve as US presidential envoy for hostage affairs

Boehler pulls his nomination to serve as US presidential envoy for hostage affairs

US official tells ToI that Adam Boehler will continue to assist Witkoff’s efforts to secure the release of hostages from Gaza, amid anger in Israel...

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Citing its private demands, Witkoff rejects Hamas offer to free Edan Alexander, 4 dead hostages

Citing its private demands, Witkoff rejects Hamas offer to free Edan Alexander, 4 dead hostages

Dismissed by Israel, Hamas terms said to be belated response to its aborted direct talks with US; Trump envoy reveals details of his ‘bridge’...

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Florida theater at risk of closure for doc critical of Israeli policy in West Bank

Florida theater at risk of closure for doc critical of Israeli policy in West Bank

Miami Beach mayor wants to terminate lease of independent theater that screened ‘antisemitic’ Oscar-winning documentary ‘No other Land’ about...

14.03.2025 40

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Boehler to continue supporting Witkoff’s efforts in Mideast amid reports of sidelining

Boehler to continue supporting Witkoff’s efforts in Mideast amid reports of sidelining

US official seems to deny hostage envoy has been removed from involvement in efforts to release Gaza captives, as demanded by Dermer, amid anger in...

14.03.2025 40

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Abbas may be the last PA leader who believes in two states, warns potential successor

Abbas may be the last PA leader who believes in two states, warns potential successor

Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub praises Abbas and urges US to engage with him, looking to remain in the Palestinian Authority chief’s good...

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Trump says ‘nobody’s expelling any Palestinians,’ in apparent softening of Gaza plan

Trump says ‘nobody’s expelling any Palestinians,’ in apparent softening of Gaza plan

Oval Office comment marks first time US president has clarified that Gazans won’t be forced to leave enclave; Witkoff meets with Arab FMs to discuss...

13.03.2025 60

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Syrian government inks breakthrough deal with Kurdish authorities in northeast

Syrian government inks breakthrough deal with Kurdish authorities in northeast

Accord states US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces to be integrated into national army over a decade after formation, during outbreak of civil war

11.03.2025 20

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Trump Arab aide meets with settler leader in bid to lift standing with Israeli right

Trump Arab aide meets with settler leader in bid to lift standing with Israeli right

Arab and Mideast affairs adviser Massad Boulos expresses hopes for peace in meeting with Samaria Regional Council head, who says, ‘God sent us to...

11.03.2025 30

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Dermer lobbied for moving Gazans to Sinai during ‘tense’ meet with Egyptian official

Dermer lobbied for moving Gazans to Sinai during ‘tense’ meet with Egyptian official

PM’s confidant claimed Egyptian public less opposed to idea than its government, alarming Cairo, which has since sought to bring him to country to...

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Trump envoy defends his direct talks with Hamas, says US ‘not an agent of Israel’

Trump envoy defends his direct talks with Hamas, says US ‘not an agent of Israel’

In flurry of interviews, Adam Boehler says he believes Hamas will ultimately lay down its weapons, forgo political power; hopes for deal to free...

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Netanyahu confidant ‘lashed out’ at US envoy over direct talks with Hamas — official

Netanyahu confidant ‘lashed out’ at US envoy over direct talks with Hamas — official

Dermer fumes at Boehler for discussing number of prisoners Israel would release for American hostages without Netanyahu’s consent; Israel had...

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After initial rejection, US sends mixed signals on Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

After initial rejection, US sends mixed signals on Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

While State Department and White House characterize Arab plan as inadequate, Witkoff — who is seen as more decisive figure — says it has...

07.03.2025 10

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Over 70 said killed in fighting between Syrian government forces, Assad loyalists

Over 70 said killed in fighting between Syrian government forces, Assad loyalists

War monitor describes clashes in coastal province of Latakia as ‘the most violent’ since former regime was toppled, with new authorities...

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Trump defends direct US-Hamas talks as Israel seethes, attempts to sabotage them

Trump defends direct US-Hamas talks as Israel seethes, attempts to sabotage them

US president says effort aimed at releasing Israeli hostages, but Witkoff admits US captives are priority and that Trump issued ultimatum after Hamas...

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US talks with Hamas said to hit snag after media leak; PM unhappy they’re taking place

US talks with Hamas said to hit snag after media leak; PM unhappy they’re taking place

Negotiations largely focused on securing release of American hostages, but US has also reportedly proposed 60-day ceasefire in exchange for release of...

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Trump tells ‘sick and twisted’ Hamas to free all hostages now ‘or it is over for you’

Trump tells ‘sick and twisted’ Hamas to free all hostages now ‘or it is over for you’

Soon after hosting released hostages, US president issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas, tells its leaders to leave Gaza, says he’s sending Israel...

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In 1st, US holding secret direct talks with Hamas to free American hostages, end war

In 1st, US holding secret direct talks with Hamas to free American hostages, end war

Trump’s envoy talking directly to terror group in Qatar, despite US’s designation of Hamas as terror group; US consulted Israel on idea, but not...

05.03.2025 10

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Abbas confidant: If Trump advances Gaza ‘expulsion’ plan, PA will cut ties with US

Abbas confidant: If Trump advances Gaza ‘expulsion’ plan, PA will cut ties with US

Ahmad Majdalani says Ramallah wants to turn page with Washington after bitter first term, is maintaining contacts because it doesn’t see...

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‘We are bringing back our hostages from Gaza,’ Trump says in address to Congress

‘We are bringing back our hostages from Gaza,’ Trump says in address to Congress

US president briefly mentions issue during lengthy speech attended by several former captives, who are in DC to meet with officials; says ‘We’re...

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Seeking funds abroad, Abbas ally touts prisoner payment reform that’s ‘unpopular’ at home

Seeking funds abroad, Abbas ally touts prisoner payment reform that’s ‘unpopular’ at home

Tapped to head welfare fund replacing ‘pay-to-slay,’ Ahmad Majdalani says it’ll be strictly need-based, and should suffice for US and Israel to...

04.03.2025 10

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As Israel, US align on new hostage proposal, Qatar urges sticking to existing framework

As Israel, US align on new hostage proposal, Qatar urges sticking to existing framework

In rare interview with Israeli media, top Qatari official tells ToI that it’s up to Palestinians to decide on Gaza postwar role for Hamas, even as...

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US backs Israeli demand for new Gaza framework; hostage families: Move on to 2nd phase

US backs Israeli demand for new Gaza framework; hostage families: Move on to 2nd phase

White House doesn’t confirm Witkoff behind proposal to extend deal’s 1st stage, as Jerusalem contends; relatives of captives urge bringing...

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Hamas releases video of hostage pleading to be freed as his brother is separated from him

Hamas releases video of hostage pleading to be freed as his brother is separated from him

Clip shows Eitan Horn expressing distress he’ll be left behind, hugging his brother Iair before the latter’s release from Gaza; PM’s office...

01.03.2025 10

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Feeling heat from Trump to ‘solve’ Gaza, Arab states lose patience with PA’s Abbas

Feeling heat from Trump to ‘solve’ Gaza, Arab states lose patience with PA’s Abbas

Palestinian Authority president left out of Arab leadership summit in Riyadh, where Gaza was main agenda item; diplomat says regional leaders will...

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Ben Gvir laments not serving in government at same time as Trump: ‘Missed opportunity’

Ben Gvir laments not serving in government at same time as Trump: ‘Missed opportunity’

Former police minister hits out at PM for not acting on US president’s call to relocate Gazans, reveals he bucked Biden pressure on gun handouts,...

27.02.2025 10

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Top Abbas aide: Hamas must step aside, let Palestinian Authority govern Gaza

Top Abbas aide: Hamas must step aside, let Palestinian Authority govern Gaza

Mahmoud Habbash tells ToI that Palestinian people together with PA and Arab states have ability to coax terror group into giving up power after 17...

26.02.2025 40

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Hamas: Deal reached for ‘simultaneous’ release of 4 slain hostages, Palestinian prisoners

Hamas: Deal reached for ‘simultaneous’ release of 4 slain hostages, Palestinian prisoners

Agreement confirmed by Israeli official, who says the captives’ remains will be returned on Wednesday; ToI told that if no further hostages released...

26.02.2025 40

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Hamas hostage ceremonies angered US, spurring pressure for plan to push group out

Diplomats say Hamas’s use of performances as show of force has roiled Trump administration, which now more forcefully demands Arab allies come up...

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EU delegation nixes trip to Jerusalem, West Bank after Israel banned 4 participants

EU delegation nixes trip to Jerusalem, West Bank after Israel banned 4 participants

Interior Ministry bans lawmakers and staffers, one of whom had previously called Israel a ‘terrorist state’

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Israel optimistic US will ‘soon’ ease travel advisory, officials say

Seeking to encourage tourism, Jerusalem has been leaning on US State Department to upgrade advisory from ‘reconsider travel’ to ‘exercise...

25.02.2025 30

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In first, Witkoff says US looking to extend hostage deal’s current phase

Trump envoy will head to region this week, as agreement veers off original framework, but he insists it is still possible to get back on track with...

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‘Disgraceful what’s going on there’: Trump pans Hamas treatment of hostages

US president says six captives released Saturday ‘not in great shape’ but others have been worse; Secretary of State Rubio slams ‘savagery’ in...

23.02.2025 50

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Biden could possibly have ended Gaza war in 2023 by forcing Israeli reckoning — ex-aide

After Mideast czar’s defense of administration’s policy, Ilan Goldenberg suggests Biden should have tried leveraging post-Oct. 7...

20.02.2025 30

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Biden’s Mideast czar says Trump ‘right to stand firmly by Israel’ on hostage deal

In first op-ed since leaving government, senior diplomat Brett McGurk defends previous administration’s handling of Gaza truce talks, says Hamas...

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Trump: I’d take a hard stance on Gaza Saturday, but can’t say what Israel will do

US president appears to credit his noon deadline for leading Hamas to release three captives as scheduled, says he thinks the terror group...

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Israeli envoy: Egypt’s Sissi is breaking peace deal, ‘playing both sides’ with Hamas

Yechiel Leiter tells US Jewish leaders Israel will start sharing ‘truth’ about Qatar after having to ‘suck it up’ for captives’ sake, says...

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Rubio suggests resumption of Gaza war won’t end Hamas threat to Israel

Top US diplomat says Arab allies must figure out how to remove Hamas from power or Israel will have to, ‘and then we’re back to where we’ve...

14.02.2025 30

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Israel said readying for three hostages to be freed Saturday, still pushing for more

Netanyahu meets defense brass as report indicates bid to pressure Hamas into expediting releases of six others in first stage; don’t get your hopes...

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US sanctions ICC chief over arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Measures freeze Karim Khan’s US assets, bar him from entering the country, a week after Trump signed order to punish court for having ‘abused its...

13.02.2025 10

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‘Big win for Trump’: US welcomes PA prisoner payment reform, which Israel dismissed

State Department spokesperson tells ToI decree signed by Abbas ‘appears to be positive step,’ Washington will monitor its implementation; EU envoy...

13.02.2025 10

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Backing return to fighting, Rubio says Israel can’t let Hamas use ceasefire to rearm

US secretary of state reiterates Trump’s warnings that Israel will go in and eliminate terror group unless all hostages are released, but expresses...

12.02.2025 30

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Musk walks back administration’s claim about $50 million condom allotment for Gaza

‘Some of the things I say will be incorrect,’ says DOGE chief after reporting reveals that Gaza Strip was mistaken for province in Mozambique

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Abdullah says Jordan to take in 2,000 sick Gazan kids as Trump pushes relocation plan

Figure satisfies US president, who calls it ‘music to his ears’ while saying he doesn’t believe Hamas will release all the remaining hostages by...

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US denies Israel’s request to further push off deadline for Lebanon withdrawal

Washington official confirms Jerusalem asked for extension but administration planning on keeping to February 18 date for IDF exit

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