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Tremors felt across Israel after Crete struck by 6.3 magnitude earthquake

Geological survey says quake felt in Israel was 2-2.3 in magnitude * Israel said to arrest Shin Bet source in Gaza as Hamas double agent who...

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‘Home sweet home’: Edan Alexander publishes first social media post since release

Last living hostage with US citizenship posts selfie enjoying beer after 584 days in Hamas captivity

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Education minister threatens universities’ funding over student Nakba events

Finance minister says he’ll implement demand to punish Hebrew University and Tel Aviv University for protests commemorating Palestinians...

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Massive heat wave to hit Israel this weekend, meteorological service warns

Forecasts predict highs of 46.5°C (115°F) in Eilat, 37°C (99°F) in Tel Aviv, 38°C (101°F) in Jerusalem on Saturday, which could break 25-year...

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Trump signals he’ll meet Syrian leader, who may raise prospect of Israel ties

Meeting reportedly set for Wednesday, with administration said to be seeking to pull Syria away from Iranian influence, possibly with entry into...

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Judge slams police for using AI to write legal argument, citing nonexistent laws

‘I thought I had seen everything,’ says judge after defense says police investigators used AI to write bogus legal justification for keeping...

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British tourist faces deportation over online anti-Israel posts, support for boycott

Woman arrested after entering closed military area in West Bank, refusing to identify herself, threatening local security officer; social media...

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How a floundering US campaign against the Houthis reportedly led Trump to a truce

US president wanted results within 30 days, but after $1 billion spent, several drones and two fighter jets lost, Yemeni rebels were still firing...

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As Israeli negotiators head to Doha, PM assures coalition partners Israel won’t end war

Netanyahu reportedly says Israel will only accept a temporary truce that frees some of the hostages, unless Hamas agrees to disarm, in what increases...

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IDF says it hit Khan Younis hospital compound used by Hamas operatives

Palestinian journalist who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7, photographed burning IDF tanks among those killed * PM said to tell MKs: Israel destroying...

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Army reservist reportedly jailed for refusing to serve in West Bank, Gaza

Daniel Yahalom given five days behind bars, said to have declared he would not conduct operations in ‘occupied West Bank’ or participate in...

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For families, joy, despair, frustration over coming release of hostage Edan Alexander

Families decry government for being left out of loop of talks; Netanyahu’s office: Israel has committed to safe corridor for Alexander’s release,...

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Tottenham soccer fans welcome ex-hostage Emily Damari to stadium

Hundreds greet lifelong fan when she arrives to see her team play at London home ground; Emily releases 59 yellow balloons, calls for release of...

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Israel claims Edan Alexander’s release was secured thanks to military pressure on Hamas

Official says IDF will facilitate safe corridor to get hostage home * Parents heading to Israel from US * Trump: US-Hamas deal is part of push to...

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Witkoff said to tell hostage families Israel pointlessly extending war, US urging deal

Envoy’s reported disagreement with Israel’s plans adds to mounting reports of discord between Trump administration and Netanyahu’s government,...

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Jewish group exposes antisemitic posts of Quebec med school applicants and students

B’nai Brith Canada finds slew of misogynistic, racist and anti-Jewish hate content, including Holocaust jokes and denial on social media platform...

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Three coalition members summoned for questioning over July riot at IDF holding facility

Nissim Vaturi says he won’t show up for interrogation; he, Zvi Sukkot and Amichay Eliyahu joined mob that stormed Sde Teiman to protest arrest of...

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Purge of Hezbollah from Beirut airport satisfying Israeli, US officials — report

Officials say staff linked to Iran-backed terror group fired; smugglers detained; new surveillance deployed at Lebanon’s only international airport,...

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State prosecution said mulling charges against Likud MK for outing Shin Bet agent

Tally Gotliv vows she won’t show up for preliminary hearing, claiming parliamentary immunity from prosecution

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Sexual allegations against Khan spurred Israeli ICC arrest warrants, report suggests

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor heard of allegations against him just weeks before seeking arrest of Netanyahu and then-defense minister...

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Sexual assault allegations against Khan spurred Israeli ICC arrest warrants, report suggests

US, Iran to hold 4th round of nuclear talks amid standoff over enrichment rights * Police open probe after Likud ministers accuse pro-Netanyahu...

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Ex-Shin Bet chief Dichter, now a Likud minister, said among PM’s candidates to head agency

Netanyahu reportedly weighing making ‘professional appointment’ for 2 years to revitalize the agency, but Dichter responds that anyone raising his...

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‘He still loves you’: US envoy insists Trump-Israel relationship is as strong as ever

In series of interviews, Huckabee says president not ‘snubbing’ Israel by skipping it on Mideast trip, US will ‘never get in the way’ of...

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Trump aims for ‘historic return’ to region, taking in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, not Israel

President’s first Middle East visit since retaking office comes amid ongoing talks with Iran and as he looks to sign a deal with the Saudis, but...

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‘I vowed to speak for those who can’t’: Ex-hostage urges Israel, US to push for deal

‘Hamas didn’t release us out of goodwill, they responded to pressure,’ says Tal Shoham; adds new IDF offensive is ‘not the way forward,’...

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Report: Netanyahu aide Urich received payments from Qatar after war broke out

Channel 13 report says police hold documents, text messages and bank data linking Jonatan Urich to Doha from period when Israel was weighing Qatari...

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‘Don’t give up on us’: Hostage’s mother appeals to Trump before Saturday night rallies

‘They’d been fighting for a thousand years’: US president reportedly expresses frustration at difficulties in reaching a ceasefire in Gaza

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S&P reaffirms Israel’s credit rating but maintains negative outlook amid Gaza war

Credit rating agency says downgrade possible in next 24 months if prospects of escalation with Iran increase; GDP growth expected to rebound but...

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Ex-hostage Omer Shem Tov says he refused captors’ demand to fell building on IDF troops

Former captive recalls currying terrorists’ favor by taking care of cooking, maintenance in tunnel where he was held alone for some 400 days after...

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S&P reaffirms Israel’s credit rating after downgrades in 2024, outlook stays ‘negative’

Credit ratings agency warns Israel could be at risk of further potential downgrades ‘if the ongoing conflict persists’ * 8-year-old killed in...

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PM said to claim half of Israelis oppose state probe into Oct. 7, contrary to polls

Netanyahu reportedly raises voice, bangs hand on table in discussion with reservists; later says probe should be made up of equal number of...

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IRGC chief vows to ‘open the gates of hell’ if US, Israel make ‘wrong move’

Salami says next potential attack would overshadow last year’s missile strikes, claims Israel pushing Washington into Middle East war

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Two IDF soldiers killed, six wounded in southern Gaza fighting

Arab resident deported from Israel to Gaza in February said killed in Israeli airstrike * Report: Dermer met Trump at the White House Thursday to...

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Expressing openness to improving ties with Vatican, Israel’s leaders welcome new Pope

Herzog sends ‘warmest wishes from Jerusalem,’ looks forward to ‘enhancing’ relations with Holy See; Foreign Ministry says it hopes to soon...

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Documentary claims to ID soldier behind 2022 killing of Al Jazeera journalist Abu Akleh

In ‘Who Killed Shireen,’ two unnamed soldiers from Duvdevan unit say Cpt. Alon Scagio shot Abu Akleh during riots in Jenin; Scagio was killed by...

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Ahead of Lag B’Omer, comptroller warns PM that recent fires ‘must be a wake-up call’

Matanyahu Englman tells Netanyahu that major blazes outside Jerusalem ‘could have claimed dozens of lives,’ and underfunded Fire Service ‘cannot...

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Katz threatens Houthis, Iran with ‘heavy blows’ as Israel grapples with US truce fallout

Defense minister says country must be able to defend itself without American support, warning Tehran it will get the Hamas, Hezbollah treatment unless...

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Former hostage decries Pulitzer given to Gazan writer who legitimized abduction

Emily Damari lashes out at prize committee for bestowing honor on Mosab Abu Toha, who called captives ‘killers’ and cast doubt on Bibas...

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Teachers reach new deal with Finance Ministry to end strike action over wage cuts

Under plan, teaching staff salaries will drop by 0.95% instead of 3.3%; framework will require changes in legislation to implement

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Israelis in Kashmir warned to ‘leave immediately’ amid India-Pakistan tensions

Foreign Ministry issues warning after deadly fighting between the countries * Israeli settlers reportedly torch farmhouse near Ramallah

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Man killed, 9 others injured after boat capsizes off coast of Eilat

Vessel takes sharp turn and flips over, flinging passengers into the sea; police probing whether accident due to negligence or technical malfunction

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Labor Court rules teachers must stop taking sick days to protest salary cuts

Court says teachers can’t legally strike outside union framework, must return to work; union official says talks on salary agreement ongoing, chair...

07.05.2025 10

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‘Unbearable’ dread: Hostages’ families demand answers after Trump says only 21 alive

‘What does Trump know that we do not?’ demands Alon Nimrodi, whose son is still in Gaza, as Israel maintains official number of living captives in...

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Reports: Iran pressed Houthis into truce with US to build ‘momentum’ in nuclear talks

Two Iranian officials say Tehran persuaded Yemen rebel group to stop attacking US shipping; Washington sources say Oman-mediated move aimed at...

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Escalating nationwide strike, teachers threaten mass resignations over salary cuts

Many schools to remain closed for a fourth straight day as educators reject deal between teachers’ union and Finance Ministry that would see pay cut...

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India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in response to Kashmir attack, killing 8

Indian army says three civilians killed by Pakistani retaliatory artillery fire * Flights to and from Yemen’s Sanaa airport suspended following...

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Trump announces US truce with Houthis, who say their strikes on Israel will continue

President says rebel group agreed to cease attacks on US vessels, in what Omani mediator says will ensure Red Sea freedom of navigation; Israel said...

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Teen ex-hostage says Hamas captor would touch her, tell her he wanted to marry her

Dafna Elyakim opens up about sexual abuse she endured during captivity, says terrorist guard would threaten to keep her behind in Gaza after everyone...

07.05.2025 10

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French lawmakers want Dreyfus promoted 130 years after treason scandal

Nod to falsely convicted French Jewish military officer would advance modern battle against antisemitism, draft law says

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Almost half of Gaza Palestinians willing to ask Israel to help them leave — poll

Ramallah-based think tank finds majorities in Gaza and West Bank oppose Hamas disarmament, unconvinced IDF will withdraw if Israel’s demands met

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