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Times of Israel

Hostages Forum announces closure, says 'struggle not over' while Ran Gvili still in Gaza

Organization representing most families of Hamas captives to 'end activities in its current form,' with select group to continue accompanying relatives of last slain hostage The post Hostages Forum announces closure, says 'struggle not over' while Ran Gvili still in Gaza appeared first on The Times ...

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Times of Israel

Hostages Forum announces closure, says 'struggle not over' while Ran Gvili still in Gaza

Jerusalem Post

New Gaza neighborhoods, stabilization force planned under US-led CMCC - exclusive

A US-led coordination center is working with Israel and international partners on Gaza rebuilding plans, including new housing in Rafah and preparations for a stabilization force.

12 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

New Gaza neighborhoods, stabilization force planned under US-led CMCC - exclusive

Jerusalem Post

MSF voices concerns it may be barred from Gaza, Israel says it failed to comply with requirements

MSF did not cooperate with a government-required registration process and declined to provide Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs with a list of its employees, as mandated by a government decision.

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Jerusalem Post

MSF voices concerns it may be barred from Gaza, Israel says it failed to comply with requirements

Haaretz

Israel blocked 37 aid groups from Gaza – and then claimed credit for their work

Israel's political decision to block international aid groups from Gaza continues its cruel and amateurish treatment of Gaza's civilian population over the past two years

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Haaretz

Israel blocked 37 aid groups from Gaza – and then claimed credit for their work

Haaretz

'Netanyahu isn't good. He killed many people in Gaza': Somalilanders celebrate Israeli recognition – with reservations

In Somaliland, attitudes to Israel's recognition are not uniform, and many identify with Palestinian struggles. But still, most view recognition from any country as a reason for celebration. 'After 34 years, we finally got what we were waiting for,' says one Somalilander

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Haaretz

'Netanyahu isn't good. He killed many people in Gaza': Somalilanders celebrate Israeli recognition – with reservations

Haaretz

How the return of piped water to Gaza poses new risks for disease and pollution – which could flood into Israel

With Gaza's wastewater plants still crippled, restored water flow and winter rains are sending raw sewage into the Mediterranean. 'Pollution has no geographical boundaries,' warned one expert, as Israel fears damage to desalination plants, drinking water security and epidemic outbreaks

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Haaretz

How the return of piped water to Gaza poses new risks for disease and pollution – which could flood into Israel

Times of Israel

New West Bank antiquity bill seeks to extend Israeli authority over Areas A and B

Proposed law, seeking to create a civilian body in charge of antiquities and archaeological sites, has been opposed by most Israeli archaeologists, likely violates international law The post New West Bank antiquity bill seeks to extend Israeli authority over Areas A and B appeared first on The Times ...

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New West Bank antiquity bill seeks to extend Israeli authority over Areas A and B

Haaretz

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities

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UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities

Haaretz

'Rise up!': Former PM Bennett, two Israeli cabinet members, voice support for Iranian protesters

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet encouraged the people of Iran to 'rise up!' in a video posted to X, as one sitting minister posted a message in Persian and another posted a selfie wearing a hat that read 'Make Iran Great Again'

16 hours ago

'Rise up!': Former PM Bennett, two Israeli cabinet members, voice support for Iranian protesters

algemeiner

'Call for Division': Australian Muslim Council Sparks Outrage Over Push to Block Israeli President's Visit

The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) has come under widespread scrutiny after seeking to block Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit...

11 hours ago

'Call for Division': Australian Muslim Council Sparks Outrage Over Push to Block Israeli President's Visit

Times of Israel

Somaliland’s little-known Jewish past spans Yemenite traders and contested legends

Though no Jews live there today, the African territory has a history of Jewish merchants and tribal clans with crypto-Jew origin stories starting long before Israel’s recent recognition The post Somaliland’s little-known Jewish past spans Yemenite traders and contested legends appeared first on ...

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Somaliland’s little-known Jewish past spans Yemenite traders and contested legends

Times of Israel

Julius Berman, Orthodox rabbi who led prominent Jewish institutions, dies at 90

Born in Lithuania in 1935, Berman served in leadership positions at the Orthodox Union, Yeshiva University, and over a dozen other Jewish communal organizations The post Julius Berman, Orthodox rabbi who led prominent Jewish institutions, dies at 90 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Julius Berman, Orthodox rabbi who led prominent Jewish institutions, dies at 90

Jerusalem Post

How Jewish politics are shaping the 2026 election map, from coast to coast

The rise of fractures inside both parties over Israel and the growing visibility of antisemitism have turned races that might once have seemed parochial into national bellwethers.

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How Jewish politics are shaping the 2026 election map, from coast to coast

algemeiner

UK Police Force Apologizes for Claiming Jewish Community Supported Ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans From Soccer Match

West Midlands Police (WMP) in the United Kingdom has apologized to members of Parliament for suggesting that the local Jewish...

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UK Police Force Apologizes for Claiming Jewish Community Supported Ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans From Soccer Match

algemeiner

The Top 10 Jewish Related Things We Learned in 2025

Here are the top 10 things we learned in 2025: 10. Jew-Hatred Sells Kanye West released his song and video...

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The Top 10 Jewish Related Things We Learned in 2025

Times of Israel

Israel begins demolishing 25 buildings in West Bank Palestinian refugee camp

IDF says buildings torn down as part of counterterrorism operation in the northern West Bank; Palestinians say thousands forced out of their homes in past year have yet to return The post Israel begins demolishing 25 buildings in West Bank Palestinian refugee camp appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Israel begins demolishing 25 buildings in West Bank Palestinian refugee camp

Haaretz

Defense Minister: Prepare for possible October 7-style attack on West Bank communities

Visiting the Judea and Samaria Division, Defense Minister Katz cited October 7-style threats and praised actions in northern West Bank 'terror camps' like Jenin and Tulkarm for reducing attacks. He called for examining the expansion of this model, as the IDF continues to raze homes in refugee camps

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Defense Minister: Prepare for possible October 7-style attack on West Bank communities

algemeiner

How The New York Times Used Selective West Bank Data to Shape a False Moral Verdict

The New York Times’ recent interactive project on the West Bank avoids incendiary terminology. It does not accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing...

15 hours ago

How The New York Times Used Selective West Bank Data to Shape a False Moral Verdict

Jerusalem Post

Bill seeks full military burial for civilians who die by suicide linked to IDF service

Under the proposal, discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives as a result of combat stress or other psychological harm incurred during service would be eligible for military burial.

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Bill seeks full military burial for civilians who die by suicide linked to IDF service

Jerusalem Post

Secret IDF Unit 504 interrogated 3,100 terrorists, IDF attacked 20,900 targets in 2025

The IDF additionally announced that it launched 20,900 attacks on targets across all fronts and killed around 2,100 Hamas terrorists this past year in newly unveiled 2025 military statistics.

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Secret IDF Unit 504 interrogated 3,100 terrorists, IDF attacked 20,900 targets in 2025

Jerusalem Post

Police make arrests in Bedouin community, find stolen IDF weapons in Rahat kindergarten

Over the course of the day, motorcycle patrols wrote 108 traffic tickets and confiscated two ATVs and a dirt bike, which were transferred for forfeiture proceedings.

9 hours ago

Police make arrests in Bedouin community, find stolen IDF weapons in Rahat kindergarten

Times of Israel

Police probing claim that PM’s chief of staff tried to cover up Bild leak &8212; reports

Reported development comes after new claims made by key suspect Eli Feldstein in TV interview; senior aide to PM said to have kept contact with Feldstein amid downplaying of ties The post Police probing claim that PM’s chief of staff tried to cover up Bild leak &8212; reports appeared first on The ...

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Police probing claim that PM’s chief of staff tried to cover up Bild leak &8212; reports

Haaretz

Cars torched in southern Israel; Police suspect retaliation for raids on Bedouin village

The arson occurred after hundreds of officers raided southern Israel's Tarabin in what they said was a crackdown on crime. Despite residents' accusations of collective punishment, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir said that police would double down, calling it 'terrorism in every sense'

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Cars torched in southern Israel; Police suspect retaliation for raids on Bedouin village