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Times of Israel

Iranian hacking group claims to seize damning info from phone of PM's chief of staff

Same group alleged to have hacked Bennett's phone now threatens to release information linking Tzachi Braverman to Qatargate affair; PM's office denies breach The post Iranian hacking group claims to seize damning info from phone of PM's chief of staff appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Iranian hacking group claims to seize damning info from phone of PM's chief of staff

Times of Israel

Former police chief slams Netanyahu at rainy anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Addressing ministers as new revelations emerge on Qatargate scandal, Roni Alsheich says: 'How dare you sit in the cabinet eating bourekas without asking Netanyahu tough questions?' The post Former police chief slams Netanyahu at rainy anti-government protest in Tel Aviv appeared first on The Times ...

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Times of Israel

Former police chief slams Netanyahu at rainy anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Times of Israel

Police's top legal adviser to retire, a year after police chief sought his dismissal

Outgoing legal counsel Elazar Kahana criticized Ben Gvir's bid to promote cop under probe for assault; police chief stopped short of dismissing him after AG froze move The post Police's top legal adviser to retire, a year after police chief sought his dismissal appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

Police's top legal adviser to retire, a year after police chief sought his dismissal

Jerusalem Post

Russia preparing for wider war with the West, outgoing Swiss army chief says

Thomas Süssli served as head of the Swiss army for six years. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he has worn a camouflage outfit in all his public appearances.

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Jerusalem Post

Russia preparing for wider war with the West, outgoing Swiss army chief says

Haaretz

High Court rejects petitions against appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief

In his dissenting opinion, High Court President Isaac Amit stressed testimony by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar that Netanyahu had applied political pressure on his office, and urged an independent advisory committee to review Zini's appointment

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Haaretz

High Court rejects petitions against appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief

Haaretz

Iranian hackers leak videos and texts allegedly taken from Netanyahu chief of staff's iPhone

The group, known as 'Handala,' which broke into ex-PM Bennett's Telegram account, said it obtained material on Netanyahu by hacking the of his chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman. The hackers say it relates to alleged ties between Netanyahu's aides and Qatar

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Haaretz

Iranian hackers leak videos and texts allegedly taken from Netanyahu chief of staff's iPhone

Haaretz

High Court rejects petitions against appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief

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Haaretz

High Court rejects petitions against appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief

Haaretz

Hamas reportedly prepares to elect new political bureau chief after Yahya Sinwar's death

Top Hamas officials Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Meshal are the main contenders in the group's internal elections. Al-Hayya will likely continue armed confrontation with Israel, while Meshal favors pursuing an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza through political agreements, reduced reliance on Iran, and stronger ...

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Haaretz

Hamas reportedly prepares to elect new political bureau chief after Yahya Sinwar's death

Times of Israel

UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting on Israel's Somaliland recognition

EU joins chorus of condemnations against move; 21 mostly Muslim nations say decision will have 'serious repercussions' on peace and security The post UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting on Israel's Somaliland recognition appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting on Israel's Somaliland recognition

Jerusalem Post

The Red Sea strategy: What does Israel stand to gain from recognizing Somaliland? - analysis

Some may see it as creating a new era of international competition in the Horn of Africa - but the real issue is it may appear more of a strategic chessboard than it is.

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The Red Sea strategy: What does Israel stand to gain from recognizing Somaliland? - analysis

Jerusalem Post

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Somaliland hopes that recognition by Israel will encourage other nations to follow suit, increasing its diplomatic heft and access to international markets.

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UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Jerusalem Post

Israel’s recognition highlights Somaliland’s entrapment in the world’s colonial past - analysis

The lack of willingness of countries to recognize Somaliland is solely due to the legacy of colonialism and how colonial decisions transformed into international law.

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Israel’s recognition highlights Somaliland’s entrapment in the world’s colonial past - analysis

Jerusalem Post

When it comes to Somaliland recognition, foreign policy is not a popularity contest - editorial

If Jerusalem pairs recognition with restraint and serious diplomacy, this step can widen Israel’s diplomatic playbook and strengthen its strategic depth.

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When it comes to Somaliland recognition, foreign policy is not a popularity contest - editorial

Haaretz

Somali president says Israeli recognition of Somaliland is 'illegal aggression'

The President of Somalia said Israeli recognition of Somaliland violated international law, as 21 countries signed a joint statement condemning the 'unprecedented' move and warning of regional repercussions

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Somali president says Israeli recognition of Somaliland is 'illegal aggression'

Haaretz

Qatar 'categorically rejects' mutual recognition between Israel and Somaliland, FM says

'The Israeli occupation would be better off recognizing a Palestinian state, which the international community agreed has a right to be established,' the foreign ministry said

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Qatar 'categorically rejects' mutual recognition between Israel and Somaliland, FM says

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21 Arab, Islamic, African States and Entities Condemn Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

i24 News – A group of 21 Arab, Islamic and African countries, organizations and entities issued on Saturday a joint...

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21 Arab, Islamic, African States and Entities Condemn Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

algemeiner

Israel Becomes First Country to Recognize Somaliland, Establishing Diplomatic Ties Amid Regional Security Concerns

Israel on Friday became the first country to officially recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state,...

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Israel Becomes First Country to Recognize Somaliland, Establishing Diplomatic Ties Amid Regional Security Concerns

Times of Israel

Hamas said set to soon elect new leader, with pro-Iran candidate Hayya likely to win

Report says the other leading candidate is terror group's former head Mashaal, who is said to favor diplomacy on Gaza whereas frontrunner backs 'armed conflict' The post Hamas said set to soon elect new leader, with pro-Iran candidate Hayya likely to win appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Hamas said set to soon elect new leader, with pro-Iran candidate Hayya likely to win

Jerusalem Post

Hamas set to elect new terror leader with Khalil al-Hayya, Khaled Mashaal in pole position - report

According to Asharq, Hayya is expected to win due to his popularity in the Gaza Strip and involvement in Hamas operations in the West Bank.

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Hamas set to elect new terror leader with Khalil al-Hayya, Khaled Mashaal in pole position - report

Haaretz

Italian authorities arrest nine for allegedly funneling millions to Hamas through charities

Among those arrested was Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy. In October 2024, the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against several charities and individuals, including Hannoun, whom Italian prosecutors describe as the head of Italy's Hamas cell

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Italian authorities arrest nine for allegedly funneling millions to Hamas through charities

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Italy Arrests Nine Over Alleged Hamas Funding Through Charities

Italian prosecutors said on Saturday they had arrested nine people on suspicion of financing Hamas through charities based in Italy,...

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Italy Arrests Nine Over Alleged Hamas Funding Through Charities

Jerusalem Post

Newest member of Mamdani's inaugural committee praised people tearing Israeli hostage posters

In a now-deleted X/Twitter post, Lopez responded to a video of two women caught tearing down hostage posters, writing “All I see are heroes.”

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Newest member of Mamdani's inaugural committee praised people tearing Israeli hostage posters

Haaretz

Israeli cinema figures who withdrew from government-sponsored awards re-submit candidacy

After Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to repeal the law that provides state funding for film projects, several boycott candidates agreed to take part in his alternative awards ceremony following a veteran filmmaker's promise that funding for Israeli cinema would continue

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Israeli cinema figures who withdrew from government-sponsored awards re-submit candidacy

Haaretz

Israeli soldier caught on video forcing elderly Palestinian man with amputated leg to the ground

According to the Palestinian man's testimony, he was held for several hours at an IDF base while handcuffed and blindfolded. He was later released onto the road, where he says he was forced to hobble several hundred meters with his crutches before reaching his family's vehicle

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Israeli soldier caught on video forcing elderly Palestinian man with amputated leg to the ground

Haaretz

Israeli reservist released to house arrest after ramming ATV into praying Palestinian in West Bank

The IDF said that the reservist's weapon was confiscated and his service in the military has been terminated in light of 'the severity of the incident,' adding that he is also suspected of firing at villagers before continuing to the ramming attack

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Israeli reservist released to house arrest after ramming ATV into praying Palestinian in West Bank

Jerusalem Post

Israel Police 'not responsible' for border security, illegal infiltration, Ben-Gvir says

The minister emphasized that he lacks the authority to act on broader border security issues.

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Israel Police 'not responsible' for border security, illegal infiltration, Ben-Gvir says

Haaretz

Israel Police legal adviser who clashed with Ben-Gvir to resign; minister to seek successor

Employees in Ben-Gvir's office had been critical of the police's top adviser in the past, in part because he believed that Ben-Gvir's decision to promote a police superintendent charged with throwing a stun grenade at protesters was illegal

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Israel Police legal adviser who clashed with Ben-Gvir to resign; minister to seek successor