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US stresses opposition to annexation after Israeli steps to expand West Bank grip

Gaza technocratic panel unlikely to enter Gaza this week, with no date set for start of operations * Settlers filmed entering Palestinian village,...

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‘Greatest musician of our generation’: Legendary artist Matti Caspi laid to rest

Thousands pay respects to iconic Israeli singer as his children hail him as an inspiration; ‘We wouldn’t have Israeli culture without...

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PM’s chief of staff said facing suspension, imperiling appointment as envoy to UK

Authorities recommend sidelining Tzachi Braverman for 6 months amid investigation into his alleged assertion that he could quash IDF probe into leak...

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Trump donor’s private jet used to deport Palestinians to West Bank – report

Trump donor’s private jet used to deport Palestinians to West Bank – report

UK’s Guardian says plane owned by Israeli-American billionaire Gil Dezer ‘שד used at least twice to ferry Palestinians rounded up by ICE...

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3 times more Palestinians said hurt in West Bank terror than Israelis in January

3 times more Palestinians said hurt in West Bank terror than Israelis in January

22 Palestinians reportedly injured in terror attacks versus 7 Jewish Israelis, amid spike in settler violence; police searching for suspects who...

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‘We shall overcome this evil’: Herzog lays wreath at site of Bondi terror attack

‘We shall overcome this evil’: Herzog lays wreath at site of Bondi terror attack

Lebanon building collapse death toll rises to nine, official says * Venezuela frees several opposition figures from prison

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Iran was notified ahead of Witkoff, Kushner visit to US aircraft carrier – report

Iran was notified ahead of Witkoff, Kushner visit to US aircraft carrier – report

New billboard in Tehran threatens ‘raining missiles’ over Tel Aviv; Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner sentenced to six years in jail,...

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Former MK, Israel Prize winner Eli Alaluf dies at 80

Former MK, Israel Prize winner Eli Alaluf dies at 80

Immigrant from Morocco entered politics in 2015 as a member of Kulanu after a career spent fighting poverty, for which he was awarded the...

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Syrian security officer arrested over killing of civilians in Druze-majority Sweida

Syrian security officer arrested over killing of civilians in Druze-majority Sweida

Suspect arrested with help of survivor of attack, in which four people were shot dead and a fifth was seriously wounded while harvesting olives

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Arab community leads protest convoys throughout country over rampant deadly crime

Arab community leads protest convoys throughout country over rampant deadly crime

Traffic chaos expected as vehicles set to converge on Jerusalem for rally over government’s failure to curb killings

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Cop hurt, 3 arrested as Haredim riot in Ofakim against draft dodger’s arrest

Cop hurt, 3 arrested as Haredim riot in Ofakim against draft dodger’s arrest

Israeli bobsled pilot says team apartment was robbed ahead of Milan Cortina Winter Olympics * IDF says two Palestinian terrorists killed after...

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Ex-hostage Nimrod Cohen seeks return to IDF service, says he wants ‘structure, meaning’

Ex-hostage Nimrod Cohen seeks return to IDF service, says he wants ‘structure, meaning’

‘Sitting at home isn’t what I want to do,’ Cohen, who was freed last October, tells Channel 12, while a regular job ‘would be a...

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Far-left candidate leads New Jersey race after AIPAC campaigns against her pro-Israel rival

Far-left candidate leads New Jersey race after AIPAC campaigns against her pro-Israel rival

Jewish leaders slam lobby after Analilia Mejia’s surprise showing in primary against Tom Malinowski, who refused to rule out limits on aid to...

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Israel’s World Baseball Classic team to be headlined by Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer

Israel’s World Baseball Classic team to be headlined by Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer

Twenty nations submitted 30-man rosters for 6th edition of international tournament; putting Team Israel together is ‘always a rollercoaster...

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Slain medic’s family calls for Oct. 7 audio database after receiving new recordings

Slain medic’s family calls for Oct. 7 audio database after receiving new recordings

After request for extra details, Amit Mann’s sister received three recordings she had never heard of murdered paramedic’s phone calls to...

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Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ‘fabricated defense’ in Oct. 7 probe response

Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ‘fabricated defense’ in Oct. 7 probe response

Former IDF chief asks state comptroller to allow review of full meeting minutes, accusing premier of publishing partial, misleading account of...

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Trump imposes tariffs on countries that import from Iran as nuclear talks resume

Trump imposes tariffs on countries that import from Iran as nuclear talks resume

Italy’s president declares opening of 2026 Winter Olympics * French prosecutors to probe ex-minister over Epstein revelations

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Alleged US arsonist accused of giving list of Israel-linked individuals to Hezbollah

Alleged US arsonist accused of giving list of Israel-linked individuals to Hezbollah

Regan Prater, charged last year over 2019 fire that destroyed historic Tennessee civil rights center, also indicted for terror over alleged assistance...

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Off-duty soldier charged with murder for alleged road rage killing of Druze man

Off-duty soldier charged with murder for alleged road rage killing of Druze man

Suspect, who reportedly said he felt threatened, is accused of using IDF-issued gun to beat and shoot Sharif Hadid on Route 6, then allegedly tried to...

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10 injured, one of them seriously, after bus crashes into store in Ramat Gan

10 injured, one of them seriously, after bus crashes into store in Ramat Gan

Police say they detained driver for questioning, reportedly believe it’s highly likely the incident was a traffic accident

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French author said to scrap Tel Aviv event after backlash from literary journal

French author said to scrap Tel Aviv event after backlash from literary journal

Emmanuel Carrère, who is reportedly researching piece on Gaza and West Bank, apologizes for last-minute cancellation, says meeting ‘sparked a...

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Placing blame elsewhere, Netanyahu releases his answers to state comptroller’s Oct. 7 investigation

Placing blame elsewhere, Netanyahu releases his answers to state comptroller’s Oct. 7 investigation

PM seeks to portray security chiefs and political rivals as opposed to toppling Hamas * Iran says foreign minister has arrived in Oman ahead of talks...

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Barak wanted Russian immigration to offset Arab population growth, Epstein files show

Barak wanted Russian immigration to offset Arab population growth, Epstein files show

In recording, the former PM and the late sex offender discussed demographics in Israel and the territories, and the failed peace process with the...

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3 slain in north as violent crime continues to surge in Arab community

3 slain in north as violent crime continues to surge in Arab community

Victims reportedly all from the same family, with father and son gunned down on doorstep; Herzog decries deadly violence as ‘national...

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IDF said to damage Gaza cemetery containing graves of Allied troops from world wars

IDF said to damage Gaza cemetery containing graves of Allied troops from world wars

Guardian report shows destruction, earthworks at graveyard east of Gaza City; IDF says area was ‘an active combat zone,’ contained tunnels...

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Cops, IDF probing alleged arson and vandalism by settlers in West Bank Christian town

Cops, IDF probing alleged arson and vandalism by settlers in West Bank Christian town

No arrests after reported settler attack in Taybeh * Ministers summoned to security cabinet meeting at 4 P.M.on Thursday without being told what the...

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Prosecutors close case against trainer accused of rape by ex-hostage Mia Schem

Prosecutors close case against trainer accused of rape by ex-hostage Mia Schem

Investigation wrapped up without charges for prominent personal trainer due to lack of witnesses, source says; former hostage’s lawyer says she...

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High Court orders Netanyahu to explain why he hasn’t fired Ben Gvir

High Court orders Netanyahu to explain why he hasn’t fired Ben Gvir

Court expands panel for March hearing to nine justices, due to ‘the nature and gravity’ of the case; far-right minister declares:...

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Mayor suspected of pocketing millions in donations named as Ashkelon’s Tomer Glam

Mayor suspected of pocketing millions in donations named as Ashkelon’s Tomer Glam

City leader released to house arrest as police probe suspicions of bribery, fraud, theft and money laundering in connection to wartime donations that...

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Trump: US negotiating with Iran ‘right now,’ talks being held ‘all over’ the place

Trump: US negotiating with Iran ‘right now,’ talks being held ‘all over’ the place

Khan Younis clan accuses Israeli-backed militia of kidnapping 4 members, denies they’re linked to Hamas * Three men killed in highway shooting that...

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Trump seeks $1 billion in damages from Harvard University in antisemitism row

Trump seeks $1 billion in damages from Harvard University in antisemitism row

Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States in talks ‘free from threats’ * Russia...

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Palestinian Authority’s Abbas calls first-ever direct PLO parliament elections

Palestinian Authority’s Abbas calls first-ever direct PLO parliament elections

PA leader sets November 1 date for vote on members of the Palestinian National Council, says ballots will also be cast abroad

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Man shot dead in I’billin, in 2nd killing in northern Arab town in less than a day

Man shot dead in I’billin, in 2nd killing in northern Arab town in less than a day

Police say shooting related to dispute between rival families, 14 arrested; On Monday, 50-year-old Raouf M’riessat shot dead in same town

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Groom suffers cardiac arrest at wedding, is resuscitated by guest

Paramedic helps bring back man’s heartbeat, before he is rushed to hospital in serious condition

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Yair Golan vows not to fund settlements if he comes to power

Yair Golan vows not to fund settlements if he comes to power

After allied Opposition Leader Lapid advises he retract statement, Democrats party chief clarifies he was referring to illegal outposts, and...

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IDF said to give Netanyahu document outlining how Hamas is rebuilding in Gaza

IDF said to give Netanyahu document outlining how Hamas is rebuilding in Gaza

Three-page document quoted says the terror group ‘continues to deepen its governance, looking ahead to the next phase’ of the ceasefire...

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‘Muslim Brotherhood collaborator’: Right-wing agitators crash event hosted by Bennett

‘Muslim Brotherhood collaborator’: Right-wing agitators crash event hosted by Bennett

Former PM defends choice to include Ra’am in his short-lived government, but acknowledges current climate in Israel means he is unlikely to rely...

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Supreme Court freezes closure of Army Radio, says government must justify position

Supreme Court freezes closure of Army Radio, says government must justify position

Conditional order gives government until March 15 to explain decision to shut the station; ministers again call to defy the courts

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With a Grammy win, Steven Spielberg’s got his EGOT

With a Grammy win, Steven Spielberg’s got his EGOT

Iconic Jewish director and activist adds music prize, won for producing documentary on composer John Williams, to his award haul

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US, Iran ready to talk, with mediators organizing meeting in Ankara — report

US, Iran ready to talk, with mediators organizing meeting in Ankara — report

Tehran rejects demands for curbs on its ballistic missiles, support for terror groups; PM meets with Zamir after IDF chief’s DC visit; US says...

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Making history, Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli selected for NBA All-Star Game

Making history, Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli selected for NBA All-Star Game

Selection is latest accolade for Portland Trail Blazers star * UK ex-envoy Peter Mandelson quits Labour Party over new reports of Epstein links

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Family of reservist killed in Allenby Crossing attack seeks compensation from Jordan

Family of reservist killed in Allenby Crossing attack seeks compensation from Jordan

Slain officer’s son says working with Foreign Ministry to exert pressure on Hashemite Kingdom after deadly attack, notes Israel did the same in...

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Humans not welcome: Social media site for AI agents sparks unease

Moltbook platform, allowing AI chatbots to communicate with one another, generates a new religion, musings on sentience and a whole lot of online...

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Ex-hostages demand Gal Hirsch quit after ‘despicable comments’ that protests helped Hamas

Ex-hostages demand Gal Hirsch quit after ‘despicable comments’ that protests helped Hamas

Letter accuses government hostage point man of ‘blackmailing us not to speak out against’ Netanyahu and of using his role to seek spot on...

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Police question right-wing agitator who blocked cars of former top justice, ex-PM

Police question right-wing agitator who blocked cars of former top justice, ex-PM

Mordechai David summoned to Tel Aviv police station after law enforcement said to vacillate on whether to interrogate him; he blames probe on...

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After complaints, Encyclopaedia Britannica edits kids’ entries that erased Israel

After being flagged by UK Lawyers for Israel, site appears to remove map, change wording that asserted ‘Palestine’ extended from the...

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‘Shame on you’: Former hostage, families hit back at government’s captives point man

‘Shame on you’: Former hostage, families hit back at government’s captives point man

Freed captive Or Levy and others lash Gal Hirsch, who led official campaign for hostages’ return, after he said weekly protests assisted Hamas,...

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Trump hoping Iran will make a deal to give up its nuclear weapons

Trump hoping Iran will make a deal to give up its nuclear weapons

US president says Tehran ‘seriously talking’ with Washington * Right-wing agitator blocks car of former PM Ehud Barak for the second time...

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‘Chosen people’: Controversial US Border Patrol officer said to mock Jewish prosecutor

‘Chosen people’: Controversial US Border Patrol officer said to mock Jewish prosecutor

New York Times reports that Gregory Bovino complained that US Attorney in Minnesota Daniel Rosen — an Orthodox Jew — was difficult to reach during...

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Iranian dissidents use photo of ex-PM Bennett’s son in graphic of victims killed in protests

Iranian dissidents use photo of ex-PM Bennett’s son in graphic of victims killed in protests

Anti-regime Telegram channel referred to David Bennett as ‘Kourosh Shirini’ and said he was killed in Tehran; pro-regime outlets jump on...

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