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Times of Israel

Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip

Disarmament seen as unlikely without years-long military campaign, security official says, adding that terror group's civil servants and police force could take year to replace The post Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip appeared first on The Times of ...

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Times of Israel

Israel says Hamas may soon cede Gaza to technocrats, but will keep grip on Strip

Times of Israel

Report: Netanyahu turned down 11 chances to kill Hamas leader Sinwar in 2023

Quoting senior official, Israeli TV says in February and March of that year, Shin Bet repeatedly suggested taking Sinwar out, but PM refused to even discuss it; PMO denies report The post Report: Netanyahu turned down 11 chances to kill Hamas leader Sinwar in 2023 appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

Report: Netanyahu turned down 11 chances to kill Hamas leader Sinwar in 2023

Jerusalem Post

IDF discusses disarming Hamas, opening Rafah Border Crossing: What’s next?

The IDF has outlined its plans for disarming Hamas and managing the Rafah Border Crossing, detailing border checks and security measures. A potential military operation remains on the table.

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Jerusalem Post

IDF discusses disarming Hamas, opening Rafah Border Crossing: What’s next?

Jerusalem Post

Around 70,000 Gazans died in Israel-Hamas War, but none from starvation, IDF reports

Additionally, according to the IDF, throughout the war, 112,000 aid trucks were brought into Gaza, including 1,700,000 tons of food and 1,800,000 tents and tarpaulin covers.

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Jerusalem Post

Around 70,000 Gazans died in Israel-Hamas War, but none from starvation, IDF reports

Jerusalem Post

'We need to let this fantasy dissipate': Former Mossad division head on disarming Hamas - interview

Oded Ailam, former head of the Counterterrorism Division in the Mossad, spoke with Arieh Eldad and Ron Kupman on 103FM about Hamas’s situation following the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili.

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Jerusalem Post

'We need to let this fantasy dissipate': Former Mossad division head on disarming Hamas - interview

Jerusalem Post

Anti-Hamas Gazan gangs utilize new tactics to put terror group on high alert - report

Recent developments in gang behavior have prompted Hamas to increase alert levels and strengthen personal security for its members.

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Jerusalem Post

Anti-Hamas Gazan gangs utilize new tactics to put terror group on high alert - report

Haaretz

Israel approves new Gaza construction as Hamas disarmament plan remains unclear

The decision marks a departure from Israel's demand for full demilitarization before rebuilding. Senior defense officials warn they have received no instructions on how Hamas would be disarmed

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Haaretz

Israel approves new Gaza construction as Hamas disarmament plan remains unclear

Jerusalem Post

Israeli forces demolish house of deceased hostage's sister amid family criticism

Israeli forces demolished the home of Youssef al-Ziadna’s sister, sparking backlash from the family, who accuse the government of insensitivity amid their mourning of loved ones taken by Hamas.

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Israeli forces demolish house of deceased hostage's sister amid family criticism

Jerusalem Post

Father of former Israeli hostage joins Columbia as a Jewish history professor

Jonathan Dekel-Chen’s son Sagui spent 498 days in captivity in Gaza after he was taken by Hamas from Nir Oz, a kibbutz in southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

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Father of former Israeli hostage joins Columbia as a Jewish history professor

Haaretz

Israeli parliament passes first reading of state budget with support of two key Haredi parties

Degel HaTorah and Shas backed the state budget in its first reading on Wednesday, giving the coalition a majority. Their support has been contingent on ongoing efforts to legislate the military exemption of yeshiva students, amid disputes over the bill's wording and constitutionality

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Israeli parliament passes first reading of state budget with support of two key Haredi parties

Haaretz

Progressive Jewish groups in North America urge Israeli leaders to oppose death penalty bill

In a statement shared with Haaretz, leading liberal Jewish organizations in the U.S. and Canada called on Israeli leaders to halt the advancement of the bill and to reaffirm the Jewish values of 'the sanctity of human life and the dignity of every person'

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Progressive Jewish groups in North America urge Israeli leaders to oppose death penalty bill

Haaretz

Police say Bedouin Israeli died in car chase accident; Medics claim he was shot in head

The family of the deceased, Yousef Abu Juyad, in his 30s, was also told that the cause of his death was gunfire, not a car accident. His cousin Muad, who was arrested in what he describes as a warning call, said a police official also told him Yousef was shot, but warned him not to cross any 'red lines'

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Police say Bedouin Israeli died in car chase accident; Medics claim he was shot in head

Haaretz

Israeli-built dashboard tracks likelihood of U.S. attack on Iran

Fed up by conflicting media reports and growing uncertainty over a potential U.S. strike on Iran, an Israeli tech worker created a real-time dashboard estimating the likelihood of a strike in the next eight hours

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Israeli-built dashboard tracks likelihood of U.S. attack on Iran

Haaretz

Mental health cases in Israel surged 30% during Gaza war, Health Ministry reports

One Israeli official said the rise to 435,000 mental health patients in 2025 reflects expanded service availability, not necessarily an increase in need – which is apparently greater than the ability of the public mental health system to provide

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Mental health cases in Israel surged 30% during Gaza war, Health Ministry reports

Haaretz

'Our lives can go on': Ran Gvili, last hostage to be returned from Gaza, laid to rest in Israel

Hundreds of Israelis accompanied Gvili's funeral procession, after his body was returned from Gaza after 843 days. Gvili, 24, from Meitar, served as an officer in Israel Police's special patrol unit, and was killed in combat in Kibbutz Alumim

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'Our lives can go on': Ran Gvili, last hostage to be returned from Gaza, laid to rest in Israel

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Ran Gvili, Final Hostage Returned From Gaza, Laid to Rest in Emotional Funeral

Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the last hostage to be returned home after 843 days in captivity in Gaza, was...

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Ran Gvili, Final Hostage Returned From Gaza, Laid to Rest in Emotional Funeral

Jerusalem Post

Israel’s hostage dilemma: The need for clear, firm guidelines to break the cycle - editorial

As Israel faces a rare moment with no hostages in Hamas’ hands, the time has come to set clear, firm guidelines for future hostage situations and break the cycle of exchanges.

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Israel’s hostage dilemma: The need for clear, firm guidelines to break the cycle - editorial

Times of Israel

In major reversal, France now supports move to put Iran's IRGC on EU terrorism list

After long bucking EU allies' desire to list Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in fear of harming ties with Tehran, Paris says it backs move after 'blind violence' unleashed on protests The post In major reversal, France now supports move to put Iran's IRGC on EU terrorism list appeared first on The ...

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In major reversal, France now supports move to put Iran's IRGC on EU terrorism list

Times of Israel

Iran threatens to hit ‘heart of Tel Aviv’ in response to any US attack

As tensions soar, top adviser to Khamenei vows 'unprecedented' response, including against 'all who support the aggressor,' while foreign minister warns of 'fingers on the trigger' The post Iran threatens to hit ‘heart of Tel Aviv’ in response to any US attack appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Iran threatens to hit ‘heart of Tel Aviv’ in response to any US attack

Jerusalem Post

Iran's Shamkhani warns of ‘immediate, unprecedented’ attack on Tel Aviv in event of US strikes

Shamkhani wrote that a “limited strike is an illusion,” adding that any US military move, “from any source and at any level,” would be treated as an act of war.

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Iran's Shamkhani warns of ‘immediate, unprecedented’ attack on Tel Aviv in event of US strikes

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France, Spain Signal Support to Blacklist Iran's IRGC as EU Moves Closer Toward Terrorist Designation

The European Union could soon label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, after France and Spain...

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France, Spain Signal Support to Blacklist Iran's IRGC as EU Moves Closer Toward Terrorist Designation

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Iran Protests Highlight South Africa’s Broken Moral Compass

Now that Iran appears to have broken the back of anti-regime protests, South Africa finally broke its silence. Weeks after the...

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Iran Protests Highlight South Africa’s Broken Moral Compass

Haaretz

What Ro Khanna's attack on Gavin Newsom over AIPAC reveals about the 2028 Democratic race

As Democratic contenders seek to set themselves apart ahead of the 2028 race, Israel and AIPAC emerge as a convenient battleground

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What Ro Khanna's attack on Gavin Newsom over AIPAC reveals about the 2028 Democratic race