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Jewish organizations slam US Coast Guard for quietly easing rules against swastikas

Apparent decision to no longer classify swastika as 'hate symbol' comes after acting head of US Military branch told Jewish groups that earlier reports on policy shift were inaccurate The post Jewish organizations slam US Coast Guard for quietly easing rules against swastikas appeared first on The ...

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Times of Israel

Jewish organizations slam US Coast Guard for quietly easing rules against swastikas

Times of Israel

Jewish Book Council presents Nu Reads, a curated bimonthly book series - Sponsored Content

Join a community of readers dedicated to Jewish stories. Use code HAPPYHANUKKAH at checkout for 20% off and learn more at nureads.org. The post Jewish Book Council presents Nu Reads, a curated bimonthly book series appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Jewish Book Council presents Nu Reads, a curated bimonthly book series - Sponsored Content

Times of Israel

US Jewish legal group accuses Guinness records of consumer fraud for hiding ban on Israel

Louis D. Brandeis Center says company's claim of documenting world records 'materially misrepresents' reality as entries from Israel, Palestinian territories blocked for 2 years The post US Jewish legal group accuses Guinness records of consumer fraud for hiding ban on Israel appeared first on The ...

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Times of Israel

US Jewish legal group accuses Guinness records of consumer fraud for hiding ban on Israel

Jerusalem Post

Fifty years of Islamic rule can’t erase 2,600 years of Jewish-Iranian friendship

Today, the friendship between Jews and ordinary Iranians is alive and well, with Iranians taking to social media to express support for Israel after the Bondi attack. We must stand with them in turn.

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Jerusalem Post

Fifty years of Islamic rule can’t erase 2,600 years of Jewish-Iranian friendship

Haaretz

The Hasmoneans: The Jewish dynasty that gave us Hanukkah is a symbol of murder, not heroism and hope

Israelis glorify the Hasmoneans for purifying the Temple and liberating Jerusalem, but they were actually a bloodthirsty clan whose members turned on each other. The Romans put them out of everybody's misery

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Haaretz

The Hasmoneans: The Jewish dynasty that gave us Hanukkah is a symbol of murder, not heroism and hope

Haaretz

'Schindler for the animals': How a Jewish oligarch rescued 5,000 zoo animals from the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war

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Haaretz

'Schindler for the animals': How a Jewish oligarch rescued 5,000 zoo animals from the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war

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Belgium Reverses Decision to Cut Federal Security in Antwerp's Jewish District Amid Community Outcry

After facing strong opposition from public officials and the local Jewish community over plans to withdraw federal security in Antwerp's...

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Belgium Reverses Decision to Cut Federal Security in Antwerp's Jewish District Amid Community Outcry

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Nanny Sentenced in France for Poisoning Jewish Family as US Ambassador Slams French Gov't Over Rising Antisemitism

An Algerian woman residing illegally in France was sentenced on Thursday to less than three years in prison for poisoning...

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Nanny Sentenced in France for Poisoning Jewish Family as US Ambassador Slams French Gov't Over Rising Antisemitism

Times of Israel

Dozens of settler activists enter Gaza, plant Israeli flags in bid to resettle enclave

'Gaza belongs to the people of Israel,' declares Nachala group head Daniella Weiss, as families in the movement fly Israeli flags near former Jewish settlements The post Dozens of settler activists enter Gaza, plant Israeli flags in bid to resettle enclave appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Dozens of settler activists enter Gaza, plant Israeli flags in bid to resettle enclave

Jerusalem Post

IDF evacuates Israeli settlers who crossed into Gaza, demanding resettlement

The Nahala group said in a statement that "the Israeli flag was raised for the first time since the October 7 massacre in Gaza," and demanded that it must only be controlled by Israeli forces.

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IDF evacuates Israeli settlers who crossed into Gaza, demanding resettlement

Haaretz

Israeli court rejects rapist's request for lighter sentence because victim 'changed her mind'

Defendant claimed woman he raped refused to have sex with him because he wouldn't use a contraception. Justices rule that 'the complainant's consent to come to the defendant's home and have sexual intercourse with him does not constitute permission for him to do whatever he pleases with her body'

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Israeli court rejects rapist's request for lighter sentence because victim 'changed her mind'

Haaretz

Israel Police investigate sexual assault complaint against Israeli singer Eyal Golan

Though the statute of limitations may complicate the case, the woman behind the decade-old allegation insists her account is truthful. Golan calls the claims a 'criminal extortion attempt' he can fully disprove with recordings and messages

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Israel Police investigate sexual assault complaint against Israeli singer Eyal Golan

Haaretz

No ark needed: joining Israeli flood chasers desperate for a natural adrenaline rush

Following in the path of Israeli flash flood enthusiasts, I set out to see the phenomenon with my own eyes

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No ark needed: joining Israeli flood chasers desperate for a natural adrenaline rush

Jerusalem Post

Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip

Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General.

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Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip

Haaretz

'Germany must stop trading arms with Israel. What will hurt Netanyahu's government more?'

Israel's government could always count on Germany's support. No longer. According to Jan van Aken, the head of Germany's Die Linke party, Israelis do not grasp the magnitude of the shift taking place in public opinion in his country

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'Germany must stop trading arms with Israel. What will hurt Netanyahu's government more?'

Haaretz

Gantz reportedly rejects claims he is bound to anti-Netanyahu bloc: 'Where did I sign?'

The centrist party leader was recorded in private remarks aired by Channel 12 News saying he was committed to ousting Benjamin Netanyahu from office but would not commit to the bloc opposing the prime minsiter declaring, 'I belong to Israel'

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Gantz reportedly rejects claims he is bound to anti-Netanyahu bloc: 'Where did I sign?'

Haaretz

Netanyahu to determine powers of political Oct. 7 inquiry as bill forming it is submitted

The government panel will determine the scope of authority granted to members of a committee appointed by politicians to probe the failures of October 7, instead of establishing an independent state commission of inquiry. October 7 victims' families say this is a 'declaration of war' on them

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Netanyahu to determine powers of political Oct. 7 inquiry as bill forming it is submitted

Haaretz

Netanyahu announces 'largest ever' $35 billion Israel-Egypt natural gas deal

Under the deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron, Israeli companies will partner in supplying gas to Egypt. According to a diplomatic source, the Trump administration pressured Netanyahu to approve the agreement after he stalled

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Netanyahu announces 'largest ever' $35 billion Israel-Egypt natural gas deal

Haaretz

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox anti-IDF draft protesters block key roads across Israel

Over recent days, several yeshiva students were arrested for draft dodging, while several attempted arrests failed due to local protests. Earlier on Thursday, hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with police in Jerusalem and even overturned a police vehicle

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Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox anti-IDF draft protesters block key roads across Israel

Haaretz

Israel's top court rules: Soccer fans may wear anti-police, anti-Kahane shirts at matches

A rights group requested an urgent hearing to remove a ban on a popular Hapoel Tel Aviv fan shirt that calls police and far-right activists 'scum.' Haaretz learned that Israeli authorities were unsure whether the ban could survive the petition, but police maintained the shirt is a threat to public order

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Israel's top court rules: Soccer fans may wear anti-police, anti-Kahane shirts at matches

Jerusalem Post

Editor's Notes: Bondi Beach attack shatters Australians' illusions that 'it doesn't happen here'

For Australia, this attack was a turning point, a collision with the progression of "This doesn't happen here" to "What do we do now?"

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Editor's Notes: Bondi Beach attack shatters Australians' illusions that 'it doesn't happen here'

Jerusalem Post

Australia declares day in honor of Bondi Beach attack victims, announces gun buyback scheme

Albanese went on to say that intelligence has confirmed that the Bondi Beach attack was ISIS-inspired.

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Australia declares day in honor of Bondi Beach attack victims, announces gun buyback scheme

Jerusalem Post

New South Wales police intercept cars en route to Bondi Beach, detain seven to stop ‘violent act'

The men were en route to Bondi Beach, but police noted that they had not yet connected the arrests to Sunday's terrorist attack.

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New South Wales police intercept cars en route to Bondi Beach, detain seven to stop ‘violent act'

Jerusalem Post

Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65m. collected from fundraising

Ahmed al Ahmed hid behind parked cars before charging at one of the gunmen from behind, seizing his weapon and knocking him to the ground.

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Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65m. collected from fundraising

Times of Israel

Egypt says major natural gas deal with Israel is 'purely commercial,' not 'political'

Cairo approved agreement after weighing 'economic and investment considerations,' government media official says, stressing Egypt's commitment to Palestinian cause The post Egypt says major natural gas deal with Israel is 'purely commercial,' not 'political' appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Egypt says major natural gas deal with Israel is 'purely commercial,' not 'political'

Jerusalem Post

TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture

The deal is a major step toward resolving years of uncertainty about the app's future in the United States, dating back to when then-President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app.

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TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture

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Syria, Kurdish Forces Race to Save Integration Deal Ahead of Deadline

Syrian, Kurdish, and US officials are scrambling ahead of a year-end deadline to show some progress in a stalled deal to merge Kurdish forces with the Syrian state, according to several...

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Syria, Kurdish Forces Race to Save Integration Deal Ahead of Deadline