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Jerusalem Post

Israel's negligent ‘hasbara’ failure in Gaza could have been avoided - opinion

While Hamas was flooding the world with unverified figures, Israel made no systematic effort to challenge them.

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Jerusalem Post

Israel's negligent ‘hasbara’ failure in Gaza could have been avoided - opinion

Jerusalem Post

'What is happening in Gaza is a complete failure by IDF,' military expert says - interview

"We do not need to be dragged after Hamas. We need to act all the time. Our military approach is not right," Maariv correspondent Avi Ashkenazi said in an interview.

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Jerusalem Post

'What is happening in Gaza is a complete failure by IDF,' military expert says - interview

Jerusalem Post

Shin Bet chief's brother indicted for aiding Hamas during wartime in Gaza smuggling case

Zini, along with others, was charged with aiding the enemy during wartime, prohibited dealings in property for terror purposes, obtaining something by aggravated fraud, and accepting bribes.

1 day ago

Jerusalem Post

Shin Bet chief's brother indicted for aiding Hamas during wartime in Gaza smuggling case

Haaretz

IDF issues evacuation warning for Gaza City neighbourhood

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Haaretz

IDF issues evacuation warning for Gaza City neighbourhood

Haaretz

Shin Bet urges crackdown on smuggling into Gaza as agency chief's brother indicted

A bill endorsed by the agency says that 'smuggling through the border fence, of any kind, unseals the border in practice, to a certain extent,' adding that 'this also serves the terrorist groups, and in doing so represents a threat to national security

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Haaretz

Shin Bet urges crackdown on smuggling into Gaza as agency chief's brother indicted

Haaretz

Settlers cross into Gaza as hundreds of far-right Israelis hold event vowing resettlement

Ministers and lawmakers from Netanyahu's party said they would take part in a tree-planting event organized by the Nachala settlement movement, which called for 'no surrender to Trump's dictates, no to an international Gaza, yes to a Jewish Gaza!'

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Haaretz

Settlers cross into Gaza as hundreds of far-right Israelis hold event vowing resettlement

algemeiner

Anti-Israel Activists Prepare New Flotilla to Break Israel's Gaza Blockade

Organizers of a pro-Palestinian flotilla said Thursday they will make a renewed attempt next month to reach the Gaza Strip...

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algemeiner

Anti-Israel Activists Prepare New Flotilla to Break Israel's Gaza Blockade

Times of Israel

US-Iran indirect talks in Oman, held amid war fears, move to second round

White House ahead of talks warns Trump has 'many options at his disposal' as Iran insists talks focus only on nuclear issues, not missiles or support for terror proxies The post US-Iran indirect talks in Oman, held amid war fears, move to second round appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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US-Iran indirect talks in Oman, held amid war fears, move to second round

Jerusalem Post

Second round of indirect US-Iran talks conclude in Oman as Araghchi issues warnings

An Iranian official told Reuters the direct talks had not officially started, and that Iran’s demands had been conveyed to the US via Oman.

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Second round of indirect US-Iran talks conclude in Oman as Araghchi issues warnings

Jerusalem Post

Iran ‘playing poker,’ unprepared for regional war, former deputy commander of CENTCOM tells ‘Post’

Former Vice-Admiral Robert Harward tells The Jerusalem Post that Iran's regime is near collapse, citing its weakened state, protests, and failed aggression, with US options for supporting protesters.

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Iran ‘playing poker,’ unprepared for regional war, former deputy commander of CENTCOM tells ‘Post’

Jerusalem Post

Talking to Tehran: Why US returned to the negotiating table as Iran was at its weakest

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: That is a question many are now asking, alongside other questions that reflect a deeper sense of confusion: Wasn’t the issue Iran’s killing of protesters, not centrifuges?

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Talking to Tehran: Why US returned to the negotiating table as Iran was at its weakest

Jerusalem Post

US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings

The US urged its citizens to "leave Iran now" due to protests, security measures, and flight disruptions. Dual nationals face the risk of detention, the travel advisory warned.

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US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings

Haaretz

Report: Iran appears to prioritize missile bases repair over nuclear sites after war with Israel

The New York Times examined satellite images of 24 sites hit during the Israel-Iran war in June, and found that Tehran is carrying out work at 12 of them. Repairs at multiple missile-related locations began soon after the strikes, while damage at key nuclear facilities remains largely visible above ground

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Report: Iran appears to prioritize missile bases repair over nuclear sites after war with Israel

Haaretz

Mideast source to Haaretz: U.S. drops demand for Iran talks to cover ballistic program, proxies

Despite the current rhetoric coming out of Tehran, the source added, Iran may eventually be willing to give up it nuclear program

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Mideast source to Haaretz: U.S. drops demand for Iran talks to cover ballistic program, proxies

Haaretz

Man fatally shot in northern Israeli Arab town as 2025 homicide toll rises to 39

Out of the 39 people who have been murdered in Israel since January, 34 of the cases were in Arab society. On Thursday, five people were fatally shot in two separate incidents

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Man fatally shot in northern Israeli Arab town as 2025 homicide toll rises to 39

Haaretz

Another poll shows that Israel's Jewish opposition needs Arab parties to form government

A Channel 12 News poll – consistent with other recent surveys – shows that Jewish Israeli parties currently in the opposition would need Arab parties to form a government. Several politicians, including Bennett, have said they would not partner with their Arab colleagues

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Another poll shows that Israel's Jewish opposition needs Arab parties to form government

Haaretz

'Organized crime groups are subcontractors for the Netanyahu government's destruction of Israel's Arab society'

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'Organized crime groups are subcontractors for the Netanyahu government's destruction of Israel's Arab society'

Haaretz

Three-day general strike planned over crime, government neglect in Arab society

The planned strike would shut down work, commerce and services in Arab localities nationwide, as organizers seek to escalate pressure over surging violence and years of government inaction, while coordinating with unions and local authorities to protect workers and broaden participation

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Three-day general strike planned over crime, government neglect in Arab society

Haaretz

Arab middle school students wounded in racially motivated attack during school trip

Students and a teacher from Sakhnin were sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray during an Education Ministry-approved school trip in northern Israel. Parents are now demanding that an armed guard be required to accompany every trip – reflecting growing fear in the community

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Arab middle school students wounded in racially motivated attack during school trip

Times of Israel

US Jewish leaders express alarm over new political conditions for synagogue security grants

Houses of worship that don't cooperate with ICE or that offer DEI programming are worried new terms will make them ineligible for funding that helps cover essential safety measures The post US Jewish leaders express alarm over new political conditions for synagogue security grants appeared first on ...

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US Jewish leaders express alarm over new political conditions for synagogue security grants

Times of Israel

A new book looks at Jewish law's relationship with animal family bonds

In 'What Animals Teach Us About Families,' Prof. Beth Berkowitz of Barnard College delves into commandments involving mother birds, baby goats - and ethics, if not empathy The post A new book looks at Jewish law's relationship with animal family bonds appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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A new book looks at Jewish law's relationship with animal family bonds

algemeiner

French Court Rejects Antisemitism Charge in Murder of 89-Year-Old Jewish Man

A French court on Thursday tossed out antisemitic-motivated charges against a 55-year-old man convicted of murdering his 89-year-old Jewish neighbor...

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French Court Rejects Antisemitism Charge in Murder of 89-Year-Old Jewish Man

algemeiner

German Lawmakers, Jewish Leaders Push for Mandatory Imam Certification Amid Rising Antisemitism

German lawmakers and the country's Jewish community are calling for a mandatory certification process for all imams amid a surging...

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German Lawmakers, Jewish Leaders Push for Mandatory Imam Certification Amid Rising Antisemitism

Haaretz

Too Palestinian or too real? This logo drove Israel's government crazy for a reason

Right-wing commentators and Prime Minister Netanyahu say the technocrat committee's logo is the problem. Israel's real concern is widespread belief that the only authority that should ever rule Palestinians is Israel

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Too Palestinian or too real? This logo drove Israel's government crazy for a reason

Jerusalem Post

Despite Israeli demands, Bank of Palestine refuses to shut down pay-for-slay accounts - exclusive

The bank had agreed to close 1,700 accounts in the West Bank and Gaza, but now claimed it was “unable to act.” The prevailing assessment is that senior PA officials instructed the bank not to comply.

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Despite Israeli demands, Bank of Palestine refuses to shut down pay-for-slay accounts - exclusive

Jerusalem Post

Supermajority of Israeli Arabs support re-establishing Joint List for Knesset elections, poll shows

A new poll by ArPanel reveals strong backing among Israeli Arabs for a unified Joint List, with 82% in favor and a clear preference for new candidates in the upcoming Knesset election.

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Supermajority of Israeli Arabs support re-establishing Joint List for Knesset elections, poll shows

Haaretz

'Being Israeli abroad is a serious problem right now. We weren't allowed say we're Israelis'

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A champion kickboxer who's soft-spoken outside the ring and chasing Olympic dreams, and two friends with opposite temperaments who swap lives

17 hours ago

'Being Israeli abroad is a serious problem right now. We weren't allowed say we're Israelis'

Haaretz

Israeli study shows AI more consistent than judges in sentencing convicted individuals

Researchers from the University of Haifa found that when judges and AI models assessed the same criminal cases, the models' decisions were more consistent. 'In a reality where different judges sometimes reach different results in the same cases, the models offer a way to reduce the disparities'

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Israeli study shows AI more consistent than judges in sentencing convicted individuals