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British woman who removed Israeli hostage poster from memorial is convicted of theft

Fiona Monro escapes conviction for criminal damage over 2024 incident in Brighton when she removed photo of Tzachi Idan, who was abducted on Oct. 7 and murdered in captivity The post British woman who removed Israeli hostage poster from memorial is convicted of theft appeared first on The Times of ...

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Times of Israel

British woman who removed Israeli hostage poster from memorial is convicted of theft

Times of Israel

Andorra carnival features mock execution of Israeli effigy

Tiny Jewish community reels after annual event includes trial, hanging, and burning of figure in blue with Israeli flag painted on its face The post Andorra carnival features mock execution of Israeli effigy appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Andorra carnival features mock execution of Israeli effigy

Jerusalem Post

Israeli soldier St.-Sgt. Ofri Yafe killed by friendly fire in southern Gaza, IDF says

According to Israeli media, Yafe was hit by friendly fire during a nighttime operation by paratrooper forces in Khan Yunis on Tuesday night.

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Jerusalem Post

Israeli soldier St.-Sgt. Ofri Yafe killed by friendly fire in southern Gaza, IDF says

Jerusalem Post

Israeli court upholds order compelling KAN journalist to hand over raw footage in ‘Bild’ affair

The case placed the court squarely at the intersection of two weighty public interests: the independence of criminal investigations and the protection of a free press.

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Jerusalem Post

Israeli court upholds order compelling KAN journalist to hand over raw footage in ‘Bild’ affair

Haaretz

The unconventional path of the Israeli 'Tehran' producer found dead in Athens

Dana Eden produced her first series at 23. She will not live to see the new season of "Tehran," for which she took her greatest gamble

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Haaretz

The unconventional path of the Israeli 'Tehran' producer found dead in Athens

Haaretz

Fake escort services and Mothers' Day cards: Israeli-owned Intellexa spyware targets and exploits journalists in Angola

An investigation reveals that the Israeli-owned Intellexa spyware was used to hack the head of Angola's journalists union as he was fighting the regime's surveillance of reporters. Fake news sites mimicking Angolan media were part of a broader campaign, Amnesty finds

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Haaretz

Fake escort services and Mothers' Day cards: Israeli-owned Intellexa spyware targets and exploits journalists in Angola

Haaretz

Israeli elections panel allows lawyers with ties to ruling Likud party to vie for adviser post

By law, committee members must have no personal or business affiliation with a political party. Nonetheless, Haaretz has learned that one of the candidates is Guy Busi, an attorney who represented Likud Minister Amihai Chikli in the High Court and defended Netanyahu on Channel 14 panels

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Haaretz

Israeli elections panel allows lawyers with ties to ruling Likud party to vie for adviser post

Haaretz

Shekel climbs, profits drop: What's next for Israeli exporters if Bank of Israel stays idle?

Israeli manufacturers are worried the strong shekel is hurting exports, shrinking profits and pushing companies to move abroad, as exports could fall by $10 billion and the government could lose over $3 billion in taxes. The central bank is holding off to avoid triggering inflation

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Haaretz

Shekel climbs, profits drop: What's next for Israeli exporters if Bank of Israel stays idle?

Haaretz

Smotrich says next Israeli gov't should 'encourage migration' of Palestinians from West Bank

Far-right Israeli finance minister made the comments at a conference dedicated to 'strengthening the Jewish hold in Judea and Samaria'

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Haaretz

Smotrich says next Israeli gov't should 'encourage migration' of Palestinians from West Bank

Haaretz

Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich deflect blame as Arab Israeli homicide rate surges

Ben-Gvir blamed the attorney general for failing to detain suspects, while Smotrich dismissed responsibility, saying 'Arabs are killing each other' ■ Of 52 killings in Israel this year, 47 victims were Arab Israelis

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Haaretz

Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich deflect blame as Arab Israeli homicide rate surges

Times of Israel

IDF soldier killed in 'friendly fire' incident in southern Gaza

Initial military probe finds Staff Sgt. Ofri Yafe was killed near Yellow Line in Khan Younis area around 2 a.m. after being mistakenly identified as part of enemy forces The post IDF soldier killed in 'friendly fire' incident in southern Gaza appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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IDF soldier killed in 'friendly fire' incident in southern Gaza

Times of Israel

Top religious Zionist rabbis urge Netanyahu to keep women out of IDF tanks

Rabbis say army 'capitulating to foreign social agenda' with Armored Corps pilot for female troops; warn it would put Orthodox soldiers in impossible situation, harm people's army The post Top religious Zionist rabbis urge Netanyahu to keep women out of IDF tanks appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Top religious Zionist rabbis urge Netanyahu to keep women out of IDF tanks

Times of Israel

Watching the watchers: Exhibit looks into the lives of IDF surveillance troops

In a new installation at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art until April 11, director Talya Lavie records testimonies by female field observers, commemorating work of those killed on Oct. 7 The post Watching the watchers: Exhibit looks into the lives of IDF surveillance troops appeared first on The Times of ...

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Watching the watchers: Exhibit looks into the lives of IDF surveillance troops

Jerusalem Post

Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'

In an interview, Smotrich also addressed his comments on crime rates in Arab communities, saying, "There is a culture of murder, killing, and jihad in Arab society."

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Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'

Jerusalem Post

Israel's home front is prepared for the Iranian threat, IDF colonel stresses

"In terms of fortification, we are prepared. We are trained to respond in the event of an incident," said Col. Neuman.

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Israel's home front is prepared for the Iranian threat, IDF colonel stresses

Haaretz

Only indictment filed against IDF soldier for looting in Gaza war ends in plea deal

Data obtained by Haaretz shows at least six additional criminal investigations were opened in 2024 over suspicions of looting or property destruction by soldiers, but none resulted in an indictment. The military believes these cases represent only the tip of the iceberg

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Only indictment filed against IDF soldier for looting in Gaza war ends in plea deal

Haaretz

Staff. Sgt. Ofri Yafe killed in Gaza, IDF says

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Staff. Sgt. Ofri Yafe killed in Gaza, IDF says

Times of Israel

Dozens of film figures slam Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza

80 signatories rail at Berlinale, which they claim must 'fulfill its moral duty,' after festival jury's president, German director Wim Wenders, said, 'We cannot really enter the field of politics' The post Dozens of film figures slam Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza appeared ...

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Dozens of film figures slam Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza

Jerusalem Post

European Union explores possible support for new Gaza administration committee

"The EU is engaging with the newly established transitional governance structures for Gaza," the European External Action Service wrote in a document circulated to member states.

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European Union explores possible support for new Gaza administration committee

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Captain of Israeli Olympic Bobsled Team Responds to Swiss Commentator's Claims He 'Supports Genocide in Gaza'

The captain of Israel's bobsled team competing in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics in Italy has responded to remarks made...

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Captain of Israeli Olympic Bobsled Team Responds to Swiss Commentator's Claims He 'Supports Genocide in Gaza'

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A Look Inside Gaza: More Questions Than Answers as Israel Remains Vigilant, Hamas Refuses to Give Up Weapons

GAZA — Going into Gaza remains a rare opportunity for journalists. Access has been tightly controlled throughout the Israel-Hamas war,...

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A Look Inside Gaza: More Questions Than Answers as Israel Remains Vigilant, Hamas Refuses to Give Up Weapons

Times of Israel

Smotrich: Next government should 'encourage migration' of West Bank Palestinians

Religious Zionist party leader pushes controversial move as 85 countries slam Israel for recent decision on West Bank land registration and rampant settler violence continues The post Smotrich: Next government should 'encourage migration' of West Bank Palestinians appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Smotrich: Next government should 'encourage migration' of West Bank Palestinians

Jerusalem Post

Smotrich announces intention to abolish Oslo Accords, dismantle PA during next term

Smotritch suggested the dismantling of the PA in favor of creating a new military administration to govern the area, with the ultimate aim of applying full Israeli sovereignty over the region.

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Smotrich announces intention to abolish Oslo Accords, dismantle PA during next term

Times of Israel

Reunifying Arab parties aim for more power, but may wind up with more Netanyahu

As Arab parties mull uniting in Joint List again, there are opposition worries that the juggernaut will end up weakening the anti-Netanyahu bloc, unintentionally keeping PM in power The post Reunifying Arab parties aim for more power, but may wind up with more Netanyahu appeared first on The Times ...

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Reunifying Arab parties aim for more power, but may wind up with more Netanyahu

Haaretz

How Israel's police chief changed his tune on 'crushing crime' in Arab communities

Amid a surge in homicides since the start of the year, Police Commissioner Danny Levy made an unusual statement this week, claiming that various factors are hampering the force's ability to tackle violence in Arab society. His assertions, however, are at odds with the facts

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How Israel's police chief changed his tune on 'crushing crime' in Arab communities

Haaretz

Netanyahu, opposition party leader trade accusations over ties to Arab MK

Israel Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman posted an AI-generated image of the prime minister holding hands with a prominent Arab politician, captioned 'Happy Valentine's Day' on X, prompting Netanyahu to fire back with a real photo

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Netanyahu, opposition party leader trade accusations over ties to Arab MK

Jerusalem Post

Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports

The US has been steadily building up its forces within the region. Axios reported that "all signs point to [Trump] pulling the trigger if talks fail."

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Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports

Jerusalem Post

'I would think twice about flying': Iran conflict 'much closer' post-Geneva talks, expert warns

"We are much closer than we were before, but I remind you, a superpower does not go to war within days. There is a diplomatic path that needs to be exhausted," Amos Yadlin said.

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'I would think twice about flying': Iran conflict 'much closer' post-Geneva talks, expert warns

Jerusalem Post

US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report

The American military buildup comes amid indirect negotiations with Iranian officials, in which "progress was made" on Tuesday in Geneva, a US official told The Post.

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US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report

Haaretz

As Iran plays for time in talks with U.S., Israel prepares for war

With Iran seeking a partial deal to ease sanctions and quiet protests, and the U.S. zigzagging between talks and further military build-up, the IDF is bracing for the worst scenario: failed talks leading to America and Iran getting into a war that might well involve Israel

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As Iran plays for time in talks with U.S., Israel prepares for war