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Times of Israel

PM after Gvili's return: Next phase in Gaza is not reconstruction, it's demilitarization

Trump too says, 'Now we have to disarm Hamas'; despite skepticism that terror group will agree, both leaders note that all hostages have returned, a result once seen as unlikely The post PM after Gvili's return: Next phase in Gaza is not reconstruction, it's demilitarization appeared first on The ...

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Times of Israel

PM after Gvili's return: Next phase in Gaza is not reconstruction, it's demilitarization

Jerusalem Post

No more hostages in Gaza: Ran Gvili's return opens the door for Israel to move onward - editorial

Something fundamental has shifted, allowing Israel to start thinking about turning a page.

1 hour ago

Jerusalem Post

No more hostages in Gaza: Ran Gvili's return opens the door for Israel to move onward - editorial

Jerusalem Post

'We brought home a hero': Netanyahu says Israel ready for next phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

The remarks came shortly after the IDF located the remains of slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, in northern Gaza.

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Jerusalem Post

'We brought home a hero': Netanyahu says Israel ready for next phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

Jerusalem Post

IDF recovers remains of final hostage Ran Gvili after covert operations in northern Gaza

The military rushed to find Gvili's remains as the clock ticked down for Israel to reopen the Rafah Border Crossing.

15 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

IDF recovers remains of final hostage Ran Gvili after covert operations in northern Gaza

Haaretz

The last hostage is home and the war in Gaza is over. Israel's government must finally confront reality

Now that the hostages and the fallen have been returned, following an unprecedented effort, Netanyahu must now grapple with the fine print of the cease-fire deal: from Hamas' remaining grip on Gaza to the blatant involvement of Qatar and Turkey. It is all coming to a head much sooner than he anticipated

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Haaretz

The last hostage is home and the war in Gaza is over. Israel's government must finally confront reality

Haaretz

Israel government: Opening of Gaza border crossing will not guarantee entry of journalists

The Gaza side of the Rafah crossing has been under Israeli military control since 2024 and is expected to open to traffic between Gaza and Egypt in the coming days. The lawyer representing the state said letting journalists into Gaza isn't an Israeli obligation

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Haaretz

Israel government: Opening of Gaza border crossing will not guarantee entry of journalists

Haaretz

Remains of Ran Gvili, Israel's last hostage in Gaza, found and returned for burial

Gvili's body was found in a mass grave in Gaza City, the IDF said. 'With all the sorrow and all the pain, now we can finally mourn, now we can finally recognize and understand that Rani is home,' his aunt said

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Haaretz

Remains of Ran Gvili, Israel's last hostage in Gaza, found and returned for burial

algemeiner

8,000 Terrorist PA Security Forces Members Are Being Trained for Gaza

As the US launches the second phase of the 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip, one component that could...

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8,000 Terrorist PA Security Forces Members Are Being Trained for Gaza

Times of Israel

Tales of ghosts, grief and Shabbat joy win top prizes in Jewish children’s literature

'Neshama,' by Marcella Pixley, takes home gold medal for Jewish children’s literature for middle-grade readers; Uri Shulevitz posthumously awarded Body-of-Work prize The post Tales of ghosts, grief and Shabbat joy win top prizes in Jewish children’s literature appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Tales of ghosts, grief and Shabbat joy win top prizes in Jewish children’s literature

Times of Israel

US Jewish groups speak out against latest ICE killing in Minneapolis

American Jewish Committee says that 'regardless of one’s views... the deaths of two US citizens are a grave outcome that highlights need for a full review' on immigration policy The post US Jewish groups speak out against latest ICE killing in Minneapolis appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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US Jewish groups speak out against latest ICE killing in Minneapolis

Times of Israel

Columbia selects Jennifer Mnookin, Jewish U of Wisconsin chancellor, as next leader

The fourth woman to assume the role since the Oct. 7 Hamas invasion, the new president has a reputation for promoting open inquiry and academic freedom while keeping the peace The post Columbia selects Jennifer Mnookin, Jewish U of Wisconsin chancellor, as next leader appeared first on The Times of ...

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Columbia selects Jennifer Mnookin, Jewish U of Wisconsin chancellor, as next leader

Jerusalem Post

Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family's unknown Holocaust story in 'Finding Your Roots'

In Tuesday’s episode of the PBS celebrity genealogy series “Finding Your Roots,” Caplan learns that one of her ancestors survived four camps - and that his wife and baby were murdered.

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Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family's unknown Holocaust story in 'Finding Your Roots'

Jerusalem Post

Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

The voices have included both progressive Jewish groups that regularly inveigh against right-wing policies and, increasingly, mainstream groups that say they represent American Jews.

9 hours ago

Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

Haaretz

President of Austrian Jewish community decries Netanyahu's hosting of top far-right FPÖ figure

Israel has historically boycotted the FPÖ. The president of the Jewish community said they would 'unanimously' continue to boycott the party, which was founded by an SS general in 1955. Its member who met Netanyahu, Harald Vilimsky, hailed the meeting as being of 'historic proportions'

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President of Austrian Jewish community decries Netanyahu's hosting of top far-right FPÖ figure

algemeiner

Australian Police Arrest Teens for Antisemitic Harassment of Jewish Schoolboys

Australian police have arrested two teenagers suspected of chasing Jewish schoolboys in a stolen car while shouting Nazi slogans in...

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Australian Police Arrest Teens for Antisemitic Harassment of Jewish Schoolboys

algemeiner

As Campuses Reopen in 2026, Jewish Students Face a Deeper Institutional Failure

As college campuses re-open for the Spring 2026 semester, university leaders are eager to project calm. Protest encampments have been...

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As Campuses Reopen in 2026, Jewish Students Face a Deeper Institutional Failure

Jerusalem Post

UAE bars use of its airspace, territorial waters for military action against Iran's Islamic Regime

The UAE's statements come as a US "armada," as called by US President Donald Trump, keeps heading towards Iran amid the widespread protests and crackdowns.

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UAE bars use of its airspace, territorial waters for military action against Iran's Islamic Regime

Jerusalem Post

Israel prepared for evacuation of tourists in event of Iran attack, says Tourism Ministry head

“If and when the skies close, we have the means, and all the managers know what to do in that moment,” Director-General of the Tourism Ministry, Michael Izhakov, said.

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Israel prepared for evacuation of tourists in event of Iran attack, says Tourism Ministry head

Jerusalem Post

Hezbollah's leader warns terror group won't 'stand idly by' in face of attack on Iran

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassam warned the group would respond to any attack on Iran, as the IDF confirmed strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure and senior operatives in southern Lebanon.

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Hezbollah's leader warns terror group won't 'stand idly by' in face of attack on Iran

Haaretz

From Minneapolis to Iran, painting targets on protesters' backs

The Trump administration's justification for ICE agents killing civilians closely echoes the Iranian regime's narrative in the wake of the protest massacre – and that should send chills down everyone's spine

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From Minneapolis to Iran, painting targets on protesters' backs

Haaretz

'Iran's Babi Yar': An Israeli-Iranian expert says 'Iranians are being massacred in historic numbers'

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'Iran's Babi Yar': An Israeli-Iranian expert says 'Iranians are being massacred in historic numbers'

Haaretz

Another Iran war could prove much more dangerous for Israel's economy – and Israelis' lives

A U.S. campaign to topple Iran's ayatollahs could last longer than the 12-day war of last June, meaning billions more in missile-interception costs, wear and tear on Israeli fighter jets and another surge in defense spending

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Another Iran war could prove much more dangerous for Israel's economy – and Israelis' lives

algemeiner

Iran Detaining Protesters Being Treated in Hospitals as Part of Crackdown, Says UN Expert

A UN expert on Iran said on Monday she had received reports of protesters linked to nationwide demonstrations being removed from hospitals and detained by Iranian security forces – a...

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Iran Detaining Protesters Being Treated in Hospitals as Part of Crackdown, Says UN Expert

Times of Israel

New documentary reveals saga behind Elie Wiesel's world-famous Holocaust memoir

In 'Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire,' airing on PBS in the US on January 27, filmmaker Oren Rudavsky examines the Nobel laureate through his 'lifelong attempt to give his life meaning' The post New documentary reveals saga behind Elie Wiesel's world-famous Holocaust memoir appeared first on The Times of ...

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New documentary reveals saga behind Elie Wiesel's world-famous Holocaust memoir

Times of Israel

Minnesota governor invokes Anne Frank while decrying ICE, drawing rebuke from US Holocaust Museum

Without naming Walz, museum notes Anne Frank 'was murdered solely because she was Jewish,' says 'false equivalencies to her experience for political purposes is never acceptable' The post Minnesota governor invokes Anne Frank while decrying ICE, drawing rebuke from US Holocaust Museum appeared first ...

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Minnesota governor invokes Anne Frank while decrying ICE, drawing rebuke from US Holocaust Museum

Times of Israel

On eve of International Holocaust Day, UN rights chief urges world to reject hatred

Slaughter began with apathy, not gas chambers, says Volker Türk; warns of 'disturbing trend' of antisemitism and 'dehumanization creeping into our daily lives' The post On eve of International Holocaust Day, UN rights chief urges world to reject hatred appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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On eve of International Holocaust Day, UN rights chief urges world to reject hatred

Jerusalem Post

Spread of online antisemitic conspiracies is based on Holocaust denial tactics, research shows

New research released by non-profit CyberWell analyzed over 300 pieces of online content that both denied violent attacks on Jews and Israelis and propagated conspiratorial self-victimization claims.

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Spread of online antisemitic conspiracies is based on Holocaust denial tactics, research shows

Jerusalem Post

A message from Holocaust survivors: We don't have much time left

This Yom HaShoah, many survivors hope to march alongside students at the International March of the Living in Auschwitz, bearing witness in the very places where history unfolded. They need your help

1 day ago

A message from Holocaust survivors: We don't have much time left

Jerusalem Post

'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

13 hours ago

'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

Haaretz

With return of last hostage, Israel closes a chapter. For Gazans, it's just the beginning

The return of the remains of Ran Gvili paves the way to move forward to phase two of the cease-fire in Gaza, but Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are far from euphoric, fearing Israel will try to create obstacles

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With return of last hostage, Israel closes a chapter. For Gazans, it's just the beginning

Haaretz

'First to go in, last to return. Our hero': Mother of last hostage reacts to her son's return

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'First to go in, last to return. Our hero': Mother of last hostage reacts to her son's return