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Times of Israel

As Iran protests appear quelled, rights group raises death toll in crackdown to 3,090

Residents of Tehran say Iranian capital has been comparatively quiet for several days * French publisher recalls school dictionary that describes Oct. 7 victims as ‘Jewish settlers’ The post As Iran protests appear quelled, rights group raises death toll in crackdown to 3,090 appeared first on ...

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Times of Israel

As Iran protests appear quelled, rights group raises death toll in crackdown to 3,090

Times of Israel

Mossad chief Barnea said in US to discuss Iran, as protests subside after killings

Putin discusses tensions in calls with Netanyahu, Pezeshkian; sporadic rallies still reported in country's northwest region; hardline cleric demands executions The post Mossad chief Barnea said in US to discuss Iran, as protests subside after killings appeared first on The Times of Israel.

10 hours ago

Times of Israel

Mossad chief Barnea said in US to discuss Iran, as protests subside after killings

Times of Israel

Emotions run high as Iran's exiles in Europe rally together against regime

Members of diaspora, desperate for answers about loved ones amid internet blackout during unrest, express hope for an end to theocratic rule and creation of a democracy The post Emotions run high as Iran's exiles in Europe rally together against regime appeared first on The Times of Israel.

11 hours ago

Times of Israel

Emotions run high as Iran's exiles in Europe rally together against regime

Jerusalem Post

Tehran, Prisoner 951, and Argo: TV to get you through the new Iran crisis

Apple TV+ has just begun streaming the third season of the Emmy-winning Israeli drama series Tehran, available in the US and worldwide.

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Jerusalem Post

Tehran, Prisoner 951, and Argo: TV to get you through the new Iran crisis

Jerusalem Post

Protests and power vacuums: What the Arab Spring can teach us about Iran's protests

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: From Tunisia to Syria, the uprisings of 2011 showed how revolutions often give way to chaos or renewed authoritarianism, a lesson Jerusalem cannot ignore as Iran convulses.

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Jerusalem Post

Protests and power vacuums: What the Arab Spring can teach us about Iran's protests

Jerusalem Post

Magen David Adom stands ready to respond to any threat from Iran

At the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit, Gilad Erdan warns of Iran’s regional threat while highlighting Magen David Adom’s role as the backbone of Israel’s civilian resilience.

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Jerusalem Post

Magen David Adom stands ready to respond to any threat from Iran

Jerusalem Post

Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).

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Jerusalem Post

Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

Haaretz

Analysis | The moral depravity of 'why aren't they demonstrating for Iran?'

Israelis who never joined demonstrations for their fellow citizens being killed in unprecedented numbers in a wave of criminal violence and wouldn't consider demonstrating for Gazan civilians, are appalled by what they perceive as the global left's silence on Iran

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Haaretz

Analysis | The moral depravity of 'why aren't they demonstrating for Iran?'

Haaretz

Why did Israel sell arms to the ayatollahs' Iran, its bitterest enemy?

In 1979, the last Israelis were expelled from Iran and the new regime declared a complete severing of ties. Yet this didn't prevent Israel from selling weapons and ammunition to the ayatollahs' regime a few years later. The full details of the secret ties between the two countries may come to light if ...

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Haaretz

Why did Israel sell arms to the ayatollahs' Iran, its bitterest enemy?

Haaretz

'It has to succeed': Persian Jewish Israelis back Iran protesters, dream of visiting ancestral homeland

With tearful eyes, singing in Persian, and chanting 'Death to Khamenei,' a group of Israelis demonstrated in solidarity with the Iranian people on Wednesday. While everyone hoped for the protesters' success, some were pessimistic about Iran's future

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Haaretz

'It has to succeed': Persian Jewish Israelis back Iran protesters, dream of visiting ancestral homeland

Times of Israel

US unveils key Gaza panel with prominent roles given to Israel critics Qatar, Turkey

Board of Peace executive committee responsible for overseeing postwar management of Gaza also includes representatives from UAE, Egypt along pair of prominent businessmen The post US unveils key Gaza panel with prominent roles given to Israel critics Qatar, Turkey appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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US unveils key Gaza panel with prominent roles given to Israel critics Qatar, Turkey

Times of Israel

Israel says Gaza strikes hit senior terrorists in response to truce violation

Hamas commander Muhammad al-Hawli and PIJ commander Ahraf al-Khatib killed in separate strikes; Israel says attacks were reaction to Tuesday exchange of fire in Rafah The post Israel says Gaza strikes hit senior terrorists in response to truce violation appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Israel says Gaza strikes hit senior terrorists in response to truce violation

Jerusalem Post

White House confirms Gaza Board of Peace members including Turkish, Qatari representatives

The announcement includes the members of the BoP, alongside the commander of the International Stabilization Force (ISF), and the Gaza Executive Board, which includes representatives from Turkey.

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White House confirms Gaza Board of Peace members including Turkish, Qatari representatives

Haaretz

Israel's defense minister commends IDF Gaza demolitions during cease-fire

Defense Minister Israel Katz praised reports of the Israeli military demolishing over 2,500 structures in Gaza since the cease-fire took effect in October

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Israel's defense minister commends IDF Gaza demolitions during cease-fire

Haaretz

Mandate for Gaza? Bangladesh is 'interested' in joining cease-fire security force – but with conditions

The interim government in Dhaka didn't consult major political parties – or even its own cabinet – before deciding 'in principle' to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza. Amid domestic unrest, imminent elections and wariness about U.S. pressure, the backlash in Bangladesh is building

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Mandate for Gaza? Bangladesh is 'interested' in joining cease-fire security force – but with conditions

Times of Israel

Jewish caricature in Ukrainian Christmas tradition appears at NJ church, drawing criticism

Church shares video of man dressed as Hasidic Jew who refers to himself as a 'zhyd' while carrying a sack of coins and dancing with the devil The post Jewish caricature in Ukrainian Christmas tradition appears at NJ church, drawing criticism appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Jewish caricature in Ukrainian Christmas tradition appears at NJ church, drawing criticism

Jerusalem Post

Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs

Bregman's contract with the Chicago Cubs is the second-largest contract ever signed by a Jewish ballplayer, behind Max Fried’s $218 million contract in 2024.

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Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs

algemeiner

Canadian Jewish Civil Rights Group Implores Prime Minister to Open Antisemitism Inquiry

Canadian Jews have been hit by a wave of antisemitic incidents, with at least 32 reported across five provinces in...

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Canadian Jewish Civil Rights Group Implores Prime Minister to Open Antisemitism Inquiry

algemeiner

EndJewHatred Hosts NYC Rally in Support of Iranian Protesters, Other Jewish Groups Express Solidarity

EndJewHatred, the international grassroots civil rights movement, hosted a rally outside the office of the Iranian Mission to the United...

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EndJewHatred Hosts NYC Rally in Support of Iranian Protesters, Other Jewish Groups Express Solidarity

Times of Israel

UK regional police chief retires over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Craig Guildford to step down immediately, after home secretary said she had lost confidence in him due to his handling of the affair The post UK regional police chief retires over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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UK regional police chief retires over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Haaretz

Despite operation's end, Israel Police continues to raid Bedouin village Tarabin, residents say

Local residents told Haaretz that officers threw stun grenades and flares and fired tear gas, and even damaged the local mosque. 'We hear explosions, as if it's war,' one resident said. 'I don't understand what they want from us. I don't know who to turn to anymore'

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Despite operation's end, Israel Police continues to raid Bedouin village Tarabin, residents say

Haaretz

Protesters urging probe of Netanyahu aides' Qatar ties questioned by police over counterfeit money

The protesters' attorney said that it was clear that the fake money was 'part of a performance depicting Qataris bribing Netanyahu's entire inner circle,' and other demonstrators testified that they had previously used the fake bills without issue

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Protesters urging probe of Netanyahu aides' Qatar ties questioned by police over counterfeit money

Haaretz

Israel's prison, police chiefs battle for Ben-Gvir's funds and favoritism

Sources told Haaretz that Israel's police chief believes that the prisons chief is receiving preferential treatment from National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, and recruiting prison service officers from the ranks of an already understaffed police force

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Israel's prison, police chiefs battle for Ben-Gvir's funds and favoritism

algemeiner

Police Chief in UK Retires After Facing Scrutiny for Banning Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans From Soccer Match

West Midlands Police (WMP) Chief Constable Craig Guildford retired on Friday effective immediately after increasing public scrutiny and revelations over...

7 hours ago

Police Chief in UK Retires After Facing Scrutiny for Banning Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans From Soccer Match

Times of Israel

She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol for Iranian protesters

The gesture has been repeated across the world in demonstrations against the Islamic Republic; woman says she participated in past protests in Iran, fled to Canada in 2024 The post She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol for Iranian protesters appeared first on The Times of ...

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She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol for Iranian protesters

algemeiner

Only 5 UN Experts Signed Statement Condemning Iran's Violent Crackdown on Protesters, Watchdog Reveals

Only a tiny fraction of UN human rights experts has signed on to an official statement condemning the Iranian regime's...

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Only 5 UN Experts Signed Statement Condemning Iran's Violent Crackdown on Protesters, Watchdog Reveals

Times of Israel

NYC Speaker Menin proposes 5-point plan to combat antisemitism

Jewish legislator pitches education, security, a synagogue buffer zone and a discrimination hotline to tamp down on anti-Jewish incidents The post NYC Speaker Menin proposes 5-point plan to combat antisemitism appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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NYC Speaker Menin proposes 5-point plan to combat antisemitism

algemeiner

'Growing Pogrom-Like Atmosphere': German Antisemitism Commissioner Issues Warning After Synagogue Arson Attack

The commissioner to combat antisemitism in the German state of Hesse has sounded the alarm after an arson attack on...

7 hours ago

'Growing Pogrom-Like Atmosphere': German Antisemitism Commissioner Issues Warning After Synagogue Arson Attack

algemeiner

Baruch College Receives $75K Donation for Antisemitism Research

The Antisemitism Studies Laboratory at Baruch College, a new initiative by the Wasserman Jewish Studies Center to study the rise...

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Baruch College Receives $75K Donation for Antisemitism Research