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Times of Israel

‘Fight against darkness’: Foreign Ministry X account appears to back Iran protests

Science minister writes that Tehran regime is in 'its final moments' * Culture minister says ‘Gaza is ours,’ Palestinians there are ‘guests’ * PM lands back in Israel The post ‘Fight against darkness’: Foreign Ministry X account appears to back Iran protests appeared first on The Times ...

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Times of Israel

‘Fight against darkness’: Foreign Ministry X account appears to back Iran protests

Times of Israel

Six reported killed in Iran clashes, as cost-of-living protests continue to rage

Five protesters and one paramilitary volunteer are among reported dead, as dozens arrested amid growing signs of crackdown; protests slow in Tehran, but pop up elsewhere The post Six reported killed in Iran clashes, as cost-of-living protests continue to rage appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

Six reported killed in Iran clashes, as cost-of-living protests continue to rage

Jerusalem Post

‘Refrigerators are empty’: Iran protests spark civilian cries for regime collapse - interview

“Refrigerators are empty. Pockets are empty. Every day, people see themselves becoming poorer," one protester told The Jerusalem Post.

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Jerusalem Post

‘Refrigerators are empty’: Iran protests spark civilian cries for regime collapse - interview

Jerusalem Post

Iran's middle class uprising poses new security challenge for Israel

Much of Iran's largely secular middle class has been squeezed to the wall by the cost of living, and “no military or police force can halt a tide of hungry and thirsty citizens.”

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Jerusalem Post

Iran's middle class uprising poses new security challenge for Israel

Haaretz

Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic hardships

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Haaretz

Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic hardships

Haaretz

Several reported killed by authorities in Iran during protests over soaring inflation

Iranian authorities confirmed the deaths as protests over the country's economic conditions spread across Iran earlier this week, marking the most intense demonstrations since the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests

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Haaretz

Several reported killed by authorities in Iran during protests over soaring inflation

algemeiner

Several Reported Killed in Iran Protests Sparked by Economic Hardships

Several people were killed during unrest in Iran, Iranian media and rights groups said on Thursday, as the biggest protests to hit...

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Several Reported Killed in Iran Protests Sparked by Economic Hardships

Times of Israel

Mamdani revokes IHRA antisemitism definition on day 1, amid broad rejection of Adams orders

NYC mayor nullifies swath of predecessor's actions, including some related to Jewish community, while keeping Office to Combat Antisemitism The post Mamdani revokes IHRA antisemitism definition on day 1, amid broad rejection of Adams orders appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Mamdani revokes IHRA antisemitism definition on day 1, amid broad rejection of Adams orders

Times of Israel

Mamdani nods to Jewish and Palestinian New Yorkers in inaugural speech

Mayor vows to pursue far-left policies and represent those who 'distrust or disdain' him, says Office to Combat Antisemitism will remain in place The post Mamdani nods to Jewish and Palestinian New Yorkers in inaugural speech appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Mamdani nods to Jewish and Palestinian New Yorkers in inaugural speech

Jerusalem Post

Mamdani repeals order defining anti-Zionism as antisemitism

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked an executive order adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, including provisions linking some anti-Zionist rhetoric to antisemitism.

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Mamdani repeals order defining anti-Zionism as antisemitism

Jerusalem Post

Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York City mayor, vows to enact democratic socialist agenda

In a speech following his public swearing-in, Mamdani promoted core campaign promises of universal childcare, affordable rents and free bus service.

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Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York City mayor, vows to enact democratic socialist agenda

Jerusalem Post

A new era at City Hall: What’s in store for New York’s Jews under Mayor Mamdani? - analysis

Two-thirds of NYC’s Jews did not vote for Mamdani, and many have expressed explicit concern about the new mayor’s actions.

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A new era at City Hall: What’s in store for New York’s Jews under Mayor Mamdani? - analysis

Haaretz

New York's Mamdani is a mayor of firsts, and he's cleared the path for others to follow

Mamdani's inauguration signifies an American embrace of breaking from political convention to take a risk on someone inexperienced, but large in ambition. And on Israel, he's now created a new precedent for policy

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New York's Mamdani is a mayor of firsts, and he's cleared the path for others to follow

algemeiner

Mamdani Sworn In as Mayor of New York, City's Jews Prepare for Uncertain Future

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in just after midnight on New Year's Day as the next mayor of New York City,...

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Mamdani Sworn In as Mayor of New York, City's Jews Prepare for Uncertain Future

Times of Israel

Israel lets Gaza merchants import 'dual use' items banned to aid groups &8212; report

Security establishment assesses only half of Hamas tunnels on IDF-controlled side of ceasefire line have been destroyed; 15-year-old said killed by IDF in Gaza The post Israel lets Gaza merchants import 'dual use' items banned to aid groups &8212; report appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Israel lets Gaza merchants import 'dual use' items banned to aid groups &8212; report

Times of Israel

Israel vows to enforce ban on 37 aid groups in Gaza as deadline passes

NGOs must cease operations by March 1 after declining to provide government details on their Palestinian and foreign employees by end of 2025, Diaspora Affairs Ministry announces The post Israel vows to enforce ban on 37 aid groups in Gaza as deadline passes appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Israel vows to enforce ban on 37 aid groups in Gaza as deadline passes

Times of Israel

Somaliland denies it agreed to accept Gaza refugees or host Israeli military bases

Hargeisa says accusation by Somalia's president aims to undermine its diplomatic progress, insists relations with Israel conducted with respect for international law The post Somaliland denies it agreed to accept Gaza refugees or host Israeli military bases appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Somaliland denies it agreed to accept Gaza refugees or host Israeli military bases

Jerusalem Post

Why was Doctors Without Borders banned after Israel greenlit most Gaza aid groups?

What is the real story with the IDF's Doctors Without Borders ban?

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Why was Doctors Without Borders banned after Israel greenlit most Gaza aid groups?

Haaretz

Israeli minister boycotts Channel 12 after leak of alleged Gaza detainee abuse video, demands apology for IDF soldiers

Likud lawmaker Shlomo Karhi said that the video aired by Channel 12, which allegedly shows IDF reservists abusing a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman detention facility, was 'false' and had severely harmed both the IDF and Israel's image

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Israeli minister boycotts Channel 12 after leak of alleged Gaza detainee abuse video, demands apology for IDF soldiers

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Israel Defends Move to Restrict NGOs in Gaza Amid Concerns of Hamas Exploitation

Amid international criticism over its latest humanitarian oversight measures in Gaza, the Israeli government is moving forward with its policy...

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Israel Defends Move to Restrict NGOs in Gaza Amid Concerns of Hamas Exploitation

Times of Israel

New Israeli research shows coral reefs shape the ebb and flow of local microbial life

Like in humans, microbe levels can indicate health of ecosystem, say scientists from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat The post New Israeli research shows coral reefs shape the ebb and flow of local microbial life appeared first on The Times ...

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New Israeli research shows coral reefs shape the ebb and flow of local microbial life

Jerusalem Post

IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet

IDF forces rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma after he became trapped there during a military blockade imposed following stone throwing on Highway 60.

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IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet

Haaretz

Mediator recommends judge drop terrorism charges against Israeli activists who shot flares at Netanyahu's home

Israel's state prosecutor will decide whether to pursue a plea deal with four protesters accused of firing maritime flares at the prime minister's residence last year or to proceed with the case. Legal sources support the recommendation, saying the terrorism charges were driven by improper considerations

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Mediator recommends judge drop terrorism charges against Israeli activists who shot flares at Netanyahu's home

algemeiner

London Denies Star of David Removed From Israeli Flag During New Year's Eve Special After Facing Backlash

A spokesperson for London Mayor Sadiq Khan denied speculation that the British capital deliberately removed the Star of David from...

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London Denies Star of David Removed From Israeli Flag During New Year's Eve Special After Facing Backlash

Times of Israel

Tel Aviv exhibit joins Jewish concepts to role-playing games

'Roll of Destiny,' on display at Neve Schechter Gallery, features six original games employing Jewish ideas The post Tel Aviv exhibit joins Jewish concepts to role-playing games appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Tel Aviv exhibit joins Jewish concepts to role-playing games

Haaretz

From tragedy to solidarity: The Jewish world's turbulent and traumatic 2025

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From tragedy to solidarity: The Jewish world's turbulent and traumatic 2025

algemeiner

Australia's Jewish History Might Have Unfolded Differently

The deadly pogrom that took place in Australia at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach was the culmination of more...

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Australia's Jewish History Might Have Unfolded Differently