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Michael Horovitz

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Court extends custody of man suspected in two highly publicized rape cases

Court extends custody of man suspected in two highly publicized rape cases

Shaylee Atary, whose husband was killed saving her and baby on Oct. 7, says suspect raped her in 2011; man also accused of raping Naama Shahar in...

07.05.2026 50

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Man charged for shooting at two Toronto-area synagogues in March

Man charged for shooting at two Toronto-area synagogues in March

Accused, a minor at the time, fired shots at separate synagogues 30 minutes apart over Shabbat; is indicted on illegal weapons and property damage...

07.05.2026 50

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Meron rabbi arrested after cult watchdog warned of sex abuse in strictly run group

Meron rabbi arrested after cult watchdog warned of sex abuse in strictly run group

Accusers say Rabbi Yosef Shovely, 54, passed off sexual abuse as ‘spiritual’ acts; in group he leads, personal decisions are tightly controlled...

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30 students celebrating end of high school hospitalized with eye injuries from foam spray

30 students celebrating end of high school hospitalized with eye injuries from foam spray

Doctor says some will require follow-up treatment due to cornea injuries, warn against use of foam spray without protection

04.05.2026 50

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Sesame Street post honoring US Jews draws intense wave of antisemitic hate comments

Sesame Street post honoring US Jews draws intense wave of antisemitic hate comments

Antisemitic influencer Dan Bilzerian calls video marking Jewish American Heritage Month ‘Jewish supremacy,’ another likens it to ‘propaganda’...

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US believes Iran has lost $4.8 billion in oil earnings due to blockade — report

US said to tell European allies to expect delays in arms deliveries as Iran war drains stockpiles * Hezbollah fires at least four drones at north...

02.05.2026 80

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Report: Qatar offered to ‘look after’ ICC prosecutor who issued warrants for Israeli leaders

Manager of private intel operation to discredit woman accusing Karim Khan of sexual abuse says in recording that the prosecutor is backed by Doha,...

29.04.2026 80

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Opposition, northern mayors decry imposed ceasefires as Lebanon truce declared

Ministers said to fume at only learning about truce from Trump’s announcement; Lapid, Liberman vow to remove Hezbollah threat when in government;...

16.04.2026 50

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Dust storm turns Israel’s skies gray on Passover, drives up pollution

Environmental Protection Ministry warns sensitive populations to reduce physical activity

02.04.2026 70

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US op to seize Iran’s uranium would take weeks, require building a runway — report

Trump reportedly briefed on risky plan, which would require airlift of up to thousands of troops and heavy equipment to extract material all while...

02.04.2026 80

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After years of talks, Israel to approve new international airport in Negev

New airport to be built in area of Ziklag, near Beersheba, despite site being dismissed in past for clashing with Air Force and Ben Gurion flight...

05.02.2026 80

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Netanyahu, Lapid spar over claim Qatar lobbyist set up meeting for opposition heads

PM uploads pro-government outlet’s report that Qatargate suspect arranged meeting with Lapid, Gantz, Qatari officials and hostage families;...

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Israeli comedian said held for 6 hours at Toronto airport after Hind Rajab complaint

Anti-Israel foundation accuses Guy Hochman of ‘incitement’ linked to Gaza war due to videos with soldiers; he later performs for local...

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Israeli-Argentinian imprisoned in Venezuela for over a year released, returns home

Yaakov Harari, 72, said to be among 125 accused of serving as US mercenaries last January; Venezuela says release of prisoners part of efforts to...

13.01.2026 60

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Palestinian Authority VP meets diplomat expected to serve on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace

Hussein al-Sheikh holds ‘in-depth discussion’ with Nickolay Mladenov on all developments in Palestinian territories; meeting comes day...

10.01.2026 80

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Child seriously hurt after rock thrown at bus of Jewish third graders in New Jersey

8-year-old undergoes surgery for fractured skull after rock smashes window on New Jersey Turnpike; police probing incident as aggravated assault

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Bloomingdale’s said to fire employee for ‘Free Palestine’ note in Hanukkah pajamas

Arielle Harris says she found note on sales tag after she opened gift from boyfriend; parent company Macy’s says there’s no place for...

21.12.2025 100

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US launches operation against ISIS in Syria after deadly attack on Americans

Hegseth announces new Operation Hawkeye Strike * Syria and its allies hail lifting of harsh US sanctions * Suspected Brown U shooter was dead for two...

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Australian leaders dodge questions over how Bondi shooter was licensed gun carrier

PM, minister back authorities when asked why older perpetrator legally held six guns despite probe of son by domestic intelligence; leaders back...

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Pink says her nickname at school was ‘kike dyke,’ in Hanukkah clip with Noa Tishby

Jewish pop star lights first night’s candles with activist, says her mother was threatened due to her Jewishness and her address was leaked to...

15.12.2025 70

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Over 200 cultural figures call for release of Palestinian terror convict Marwan Barghouti

Paul Simon, Sting, Mark Ruffalo, Stephen Fry among celebrities signing onto letter decrying ‘mistreatment’ of security prisoner and...

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Prosecution presses Netanyahu over his interest in media coverage, Walla news site

Prosecutor focuses on PM’s concern with negative coverage of his wife when meeting with Hollywood mogul, Israel Hayom owners; premier again...

26.11.2025 40

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First rains, storms roll into Israel, ending record-breaking hot start to November

Roads flood in north, hail falls in Acre and Beersheba, rare waterspout spotted off Palmachim beach; IMS warns of flooding along coast for Friday,...

14.11.2025 50

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Tel Aviv-bound flight from Georgia aborts takeoff after bird strike — report

Footage shows flashes of light around wing area of plane after impact; passengers reportedly waited in terminal until technicians deemed damage not...

14.11.2025 40

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Jerusalem mayor suspected of paying minister’s ‘girlfriend’ a wage for doing nothing

September TV report found associate of Likud’s Amsalem, Sigalit Yona, earned salary from city despite not working; city officials suspected of...

10.11.2025 90

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‘Saying goodbye for a 3rd time’: Ofir Tzarfati’s family buries remains returned by Hamas

Rachel Tzarfati, mother of slain hostage, says she takes comfort that her son’s body has returned to Holy Land; father, Hanan, asks for...

30.10.2025 70

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German channel says Gazan producer killed in Israeli airstrike was a Hamas operative

ZDF says it cut ties with Gazan production company after IDF provided evidence 37-year-old killed in October 19 strike was member of Hamas’s...

27.10.2025 50

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Top Shas rabbis pan party leader Deri as Haredi draft exemption bill remains elusive

In leaked recordings, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says Shas should leave coalition, forcing elections; voices distrust of ‘atheist’ Netanyahu,...

24.10.2025 70

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Meloni tells UN Italy will back some EU sanctions on Israel, war has ‘crossed line’

Italian PM says Israel’s reaction to Oct. 7 massacre ‘legitimate,’ but war has crossed a line ‘violating humanitarian...

25.09.2025 90

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Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, 71% of Israelis view national mood as poor, survey says

Israeli Jews more pessimistic than Israeli Arabs; at the same time, 33% of Israelis think coming year will be better, up from 23% last year

18.09.2025 50

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UK bans Israelis from enrolling in prestigious defense academy from next year

UK Defense Ministry spokesman cites Israel’s move to ‘escalate’ Gaza war as reason for ban; top Israeli defense official, who...

14.09.2025 50

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Hostage families ahead of weekly rallies: ‘Witnessing another attempt to sabotage a deal’

Relatives say protests come after ‘tumultuous week’ including Doha strike and widening Gaza City offensive; families to march in Tel Aviv,...

13.09.2025 60

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Anti-Israel, Pro-Palestinian protest draws thousands in Copenhagen

Signs reading ‘Intifada revolution’ and ‘Zionazi’ feature at rally attended by Amnesty, Oxfam, Greenpeace and Greta Thunberg

25.08.2025 60

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Some settlers protest gay singer’s planned concert at music fest

‘Not the religion I know’: Eden Hasson denounces rabbinical group for citing Judaism in opposing his Tuesday performance

25.08.2025 50

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Commuters face serious delays as damage to train lines coincides with strike for hostages

Central Israel train lines disrupted after freight train damaged cables last week; Israel Railways recommends alternatives, which will also be delayed...

17.08.2025 90

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Netanyahu confidant Dermer plans to retire from politics before next election – report

Strategic affairs minister, PM’s close adviser and hostage negotiating team leader is said to have discussed move since end of Iran war, but has...

12.08.2025 60

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Islamic Jihad airs video of hostage Rom Braslavski; ‘They broke him,’ family says

Terror group claims footage taken before contact was lost with his captors; family only approves publication of still from video, demands meeting with...

01.08.2025 100

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Podcasters host antisemitic influencers after backlash over Netanyahu interview

In apparent attempt at damage control, Nelk Boys stream talk with conspiracy theorists, one of whom denies October 7 atrocities, falsely claims IDF...

22.07.2025 80

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Freed hostage Romi Gonen released from hospital: ‘Another step toward my freedom’

Gonen underwent two surgeries in her half-year in hospital, says she will return for another; says she has mixed feelings upon release, her heart is...

10.07.2025 50

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Tel Aviv ranked 8th most expensive place to buy home in report on world’s key cities

Deutsche Bank says prices in city center jumped 110% since 2012; Tel Aviv ranked 28th for quality of life, 3rd most expensive city to buy car

08.07.2025 100

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Anger, protests, tears and courtesy as Netanyahu finally visits Nir Oz, worst-hit Oct. 7 kibbutz

636 days after Hamas massacre, freed hostage refuses to shake PM’s hand, urges him to show ‘responsibility,’ get the hostages home, launch state...

04.07.2025 90

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‘We have to be united’: Father’s plea at funeral for UK-born IDF soldier killed in Gaza

Thousands join funeral for Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, who moved to Israel along with family from London 11 years ago; father urges end to...

30.06.2025 50

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AG says Netanyahu cannot pick next Shin Bet chief due to ongoing probes of aides

Baharav-Miara tells High Court PM has conflict of interest, should give authority to another minister, indicates indictment looming for his adviser...

25.06.2025 90

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One of the victims in Bat Yam strike: A Ukrainian girl who came to Israel for cancer care

Grandmother and two young cousins also killed in Sunday’s Iranian missile impact, mother missing; father said fighting in Ukraine’s war...

18.06.2025 80

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Manchester City boss decries ‘painful’ scenes in Gaza: ‘The next kids will be ours’

Accepting honorary doctorate, Pep Guardiola encourages people to speak out against war even when told they are ‘too small’ to make a difference

10.06.2025 60

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First-of-its-kind government report finds Israeli men earned 54% more than women in 2024

Among 27 municipalities, data shows Ra’anana residents had highest wages in 2023-24 period, while Arab- and ultra-Orthodox-majority cities had...

09.06.2025 60

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IAEA chief says information stolen by Iran refers to Israeli nuclear research site

In first outside confirmation of Tehran’s claims to have obtained vast trove of Israeli intelligence, Grossi says documents ‘seem to refer’ to...

09.06.2025 50

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‘The Jews here want to continue’: Likud MK kicks Reform rabbi out of Knesset hearing

Labor MK Gilad Kariv asserts women can wrap tefillin, prompting outrage from Distel Atbaryan, who appears to compare act to giving dog a bar mitzvah

09.06.2025 60

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Beirut, PA agree that Lebanon won’t be used as a launchpad for attacks on Israel

Abbas and Aoun agree on ‘commitment’ that Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon can’t be ‘safe havens for extremist...

21.05.2025 50

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9 Jerusalem light rail stops closed for months, causing significant disruptions

Light rail to offer limited service amid work to link existing line with new route, set to last three months; commuters say substitute busses...

21.05.2025 50

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