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New business coalition to back Israeli companies in NY, amid concerns over Mamdani

The New York-Israel Chamber of Commerce Coalition aims to shield firms from antisemitism, provide resources for tech The post New business coalition to back Israeli companies in NY, amid concerns over Mamdani appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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New business coalition to back Israeli companies in NY, amid concerns over Mamdani

Times of Israel

Denmark hands 2 Swedes lengthy prison sentences for 2024 attack on Israeli embassy

Attackers given 12 and 14 years behind bars for throwing grenades at diplomatic mission; younger suspect admits to being member of crime network that acted as wing of terror group The post Denmark hands 2 Swedes lengthy prison sentences for 2024 attack on Israeli embassy appeared first on The Times ...

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Times of Israel

Denmark hands 2 Swedes lengthy prison sentences for 2024 attack on Israeli embassy

Times of Israel

Sydney nurses plead not guilty for viral video threatening to kill Israeli patients

The trial of the two, who were caught on video last February saying they sent ‘Israeli dogs’ to hell, is scheduled for August 31 The post Sydney nurses plead not guilty for viral video threatening to kill Israeli patients appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Sydney nurses plead not guilty for viral video threatening to kill Israeli patients

Jerusalem Post

Israeli supermarket chains limit customers' milk purchases amid halt to dairy supply

The reason for the sudden change in the food market came amid fears based on a farmer's protest wave against the dairy market reform promoted by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

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Jerusalem Post

Israeli supermarket chains limit customers' milk purchases amid halt to dairy supply

Haaretz

Central Israeli city cancels film screening dedicated to Mohammad Bakri, citing 'political purposes'

Herzliya's municipality said that it canceled the event, dedicated to the famed Palestinian director and actor Mohammad Bakri, because the venue is prohibited from renting its hall for 'political purposes.' The municipality added that it opposes 'statements Bakri made in the final decades of his life ...

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Haaretz

Central Israeli city cancels film screening dedicated to Mohammad Bakri, citing 'political purposes'

Haaretz

'We don't need Herzog': Calls mount for Australia to cancel Israeli president's visit

Several organizations, including left-wing Jewish groups, have called on Prime Minister Albanese to uninvite Isaac Herzog, who is set to arrive next week for a visit in the aftermath of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre. 'I look forward to visiting,' the Australian premier said

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Haaretz

'We don't need Herzog': Calls mount for Australia to cancel Israeli president's visit

Haaretz

Israeli Arab leaders at a crossroads: Will escalating protests fuel right-wing incitement?

Arab leaders in Israel are debating how to shape a growing protest movement over soaring homicide and crime in Arab communities – and how to draw in more Jewish Israelis: Should the next phase be civil disobedience, or is it wiser to limit it to strikes?

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Haaretz

Israeli Arab leaders at a crossroads: Will escalating protests fuel right-wing incitement?

Haaretz

Too close to home: Israeli right-wing activists take protests to opponents' doorsteps

A preview of Israel's election day? Anti-government protesters are being targeted by right-wing activists outside their homes: 'Just as leftists are allowed to protest, we're allowed to protest too. Start getting used to it'

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Haaretz

Too close to home: Israeli right-wing activists take protests to opponents' doorsteps

Haaretz

IDF soldier faces murder charge after fatally shooting Druze Israeli on highway

Shalev Moshe Hajaj will also be charged with making threats, property damage and destroying evidence, according to Israel Police. He shot and killed Sharif Muafak Hadid, a resident of the Druze town of Daliat al-Carmel, with a military assault rifle on a highway in northern Israel

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Haaretz

IDF soldier faces murder charge after fatally shooting Druze Israeli on highway

Times of Israel

IDF okays protocol aimed at enabling Haredi troops to stay religious throughout service

New procedures offer ultra-Orthodox men three options for serving in gender-segregated frameworks, but army insists women's service won't be harmed by the changes The post IDF okays protocol aimed at enabling Haredi troops to stay religious throughout service appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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IDF okays protocol aimed at enabling Haredi troops to stay religious throughout service

Jerusalem Post

UNIFIL claims IDF drones carried 'unidentified object' near peacekeepers, violating ceasefire

The peacekeeping force further noted that no injuries were reported and that the patrol was able to continue.

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UNIFIL claims IDF drones carried 'unidentified object' near peacekeepers, violating ceasefire

Jerusalem Post

IDF warns of manpower crisis if ultra-Orthodox Jews not drafted by March

The IDF on Tuesday unveiled new pathways to increase haredi enlistment, aiming to prevent major troop shortages when 2,500 soldiers are released in January 2027.

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IDF warns of manpower crisis if ultra-Orthodox Jews not drafted by March

Jerusalem Post

Sde Teiman leak: Israel Police conclude investigation into IDF's ex-top attorney

Police Commissioner Daniel Levi has decided that the evidence from the investigation of the former military advocate-general (MAG) Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi won't be transferred to the Attorney General.

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Sde Teiman leak: Israel Police conclude investigation into IDF's ex-top attorney

Jerusalem Post

IDF finds huge haul of mortars in UNRWA blankets, humanitarian aid

Disclosure is one of the largest long-range weapons seizures post-ceasefire.

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IDF finds huge haul of mortars in UNRWA blankets, humanitarian aid

Haaretz

IDF formalizes ultra-Orthodox draft policy with gender segregation, barring women from some units

Under the new IDF directive, three different paths will be opened for the integration of ultra-Orthodox soldiers into the military, offering varying degrees of gender segregation and adherence to religious observance. The strictest path will mandate full gender segregation and strict adherence to a religious ...

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IDF formalizes ultra-Orthodox draft policy with gender segregation, barring women from some units

Haaretz

Top IDF lawyer leak case to be transferred from AG despite police clearing her of involvement

The legal adviser at the Justice Ministry, Yael Kotick, who is closely affiliated with Justice Minister Yariv Levin, is likely to demand that additional investigative steps be made in the former Military Advocate General's case and summon the attorney general to be questioned under caution, sources said

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Top IDF lawyer leak case to be transferred from AG despite police clearing her of involvement

Haaretz

Israel claims it can't protect Palestinians from settler attacks due to IDF personnel shortage

An attorney representing the state filed by residents of the West Bank village of Ras Ein al-Auja demanding that Israeli security forces protect them from the constant settler harassment

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Israel claims it can't protect Palestinians from settler attacks due to IDF personnel shortage

Jerusalem Post

From Gaza to Iran, Israel readies space 'surprises' for next conflicts - exclusive

Israel’s space capabilities play a key role in the Jewish state’s strategic military capabilities, and now the space industry is moving toward dual-use and commercial roles as well

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From Gaza to Iran, Israel readies space 'surprises' for next conflicts - exclusive

Jerusalem Post

Brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini suspected of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

David Zini's father, Rabbi Yosef Zini, claimed that authorities' true target is not brother Bezalel, but the Shin Bet chief himself: "Most of the public understands this well."

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Brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini suspected of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

Haaretz

Brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini to be charged with smuggling goods into Gaza

Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini, was arrested two weeks ago on suspicion of smuggling cigarettes worth hundreds of thousands of shekels into the Gaza Strip

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Brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini to be charged with smuggling goods into Gaza

Haaretz

Israel, Egypt block most Palestinians from passing Gaza's Rafah crossing on reopening day

Palestinian and Egyptian sources said Israel allowed only 12 of 50 Palestinians attempting to cross into Gaza to enter, sending the rest back to Egypt. Those who entered said they were transferred to an IDF checkpoint by armed militiamen, a claim confirmed by an Israeli defense official

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Israel, Egypt block most Palestinians from passing Gaza's Rafah crossing on reopening day

Haaretz

Israel demands Hamas disarmament, but no international force is in Gaza to enforce it

As representatives of 28 countries oversee Israel's actions in Gaza, IDF officials fear Israel's security has become secondary to Trump's cease-fire plan, and Israeli defense officials fear Hamas will fool the world into only partially disarming

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Israel demands Hamas disarmament, but no international force is in Gaza to enforce it

algemeiner

When ‘Bearing Witness’ Collides With Neutrality: Doctors Without Borders in Gaza

Médecins Sans Frontière (MSF) &8212; known in English as Doctors Without Borders &8212; is a large humanitarian organization that provides...

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When ‘Bearing Witness’ Collides With Neutrality: Doctors Without Borders in Gaza

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Beyond the Headlines: What Is Actually Happening in Gaza Right Now

After Israel recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza, the Gaza-Egypt border crossing at Rafah has...

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Beyond the Headlines: What Is Actually Happening in Gaza Right Now

Times of Israel

Bahai activists say Iran intensifying persecution of community in wake of protests

Representatives tell UN Islamic Republic's authorities have extracted forced confessions from two Bahais, increased arrests in effort to 'scapegoat' minority community amid crisis The post Bahai activists say Iran intensifying persecution of community in wake of protests appeared first on The Times ...

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Bahai activists say Iran intensifying persecution of community in wake of protests

Times of Israel

Israelis split on joining possible US strike on Iran, survey finds

Poll shows half back Israeli action only if Iran attacks first, while 44% support immediate involvement; public also divided on US military aid, Board of Peace, state of democracy The post Israelis split on joining possible US strike on Iran, survey finds appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Israelis split on joining possible US strike on Iran, survey finds

Jerusalem Post

Iran threatens to withdraw from US talks, requests change of venue to Oman - Axios

Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that they would meet in Istanbul on Friday.

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Iran threatens to withdraw from US talks, requests change of venue to Oman - Axios

Jerusalem Post

Iran still deeply entrenched in Europe despite IRGC listing, experts warn

Experts stressed that Iran’s Islamic regime has spent decades covertly entrenching itself across the continent, often under the cover of diplomacy, making removal far from straightforward.

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Iran still deeply entrenched in Europe despite IRGC listing, experts warn

Jerusalem Post

How Iran’s economic collapse is tightening the regime’s options - analysis

Iran’s central bank began distributing a 5,000,000-rial “Iran-cheque” on Sunday, describing it as a step to “facilitate the circulation of cash” and speed up everyday transactions.

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How Iran’s economic collapse is tightening the regime’s options - analysis

Jerusalem Post

UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations

Gulf leaders warned against further escalation as the US and Iran prepare to restart nuclear negotiations this week.

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UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations

algemeiner

Middle East Needs Long-Term Solution, UAE Says Ahead of US-Iran Crisis Talks

Regional power United Arab Emirates urged Iran and the United States on Tuesday to use the resumption of nuclear talks this week to resolve a...

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Middle East Needs Long-Term Solution, UAE Says Ahead of US-Iran Crisis Talks

Times of Israel

Germany says far-right AfD party's new youth wing maintains extremist links

Interior Ministry finds speeches at founding conference had racial, ethnocentric 'understanding of nation,' reflected hostility against 'free democratic order' The post Germany says far-right AfD party's new youth wing maintains extremist links appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Germany says far-right AfD party's new youth wing maintains extremist links

Times of Israel

UK’s former US envoy quits House of Lords amid backlash over alleged Epstein ties

UK parliament preparing legislation to strip Lord Mandelson of title after records released showed correspondence with Epstein, $75,000 in payments from sex offender in 2003-04 The post UK’s former US envoy quits House of Lords amid backlash over alleged Epstein ties appeared first on The Times ...

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UK’s former US envoy quits House of Lords amid backlash over alleged Epstein ties