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Times of Israel

Venice Biennale previews marred by protests over Israeli, Russian presence

Bare-breasted activists demonstrate against Russia's return to prestigious art festival for first time since Ukrainian invasion; pro-Palestinian protesters hold 'No artwashing genocide' banners outside Israel pavilion The post Venice Biennale previews marred by protests over Israeli, Russian presence ...

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Times of Israel

Venice Biennale previews marred by protests over Israeli, Russian presence

Haaretz

Israeli soldier seriously wounded in southern Lebanon drone attack, IDF says

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Haaretz

Israeli soldier seriously wounded in southern Lebanon drone attack, IDF says

Haaretz

Israeli court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists by six days after appeal rejected

Israel's foreign ministry has said that Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila are linked to Palestinian militant group Hamas, and that the flotilla 'is another provocation designed to divert attention from Hamas' refusal to disarm'

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Haaretz

Israeli court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists by six days after appeal rejected

Haaretz

Israeli soldier photographed placing cigarette into statue of Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon

The IDF said the image was taken several weeks ago and that the army would launch an investigation into the incident, which it described as 'completely inconsistent with the values expected of its soldiers'

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Haaretz

Israeli soldier photographed placing cigarette into statue of Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon

Haaretz

Explosive Hezbollah drones wounded three Israeli soldiers in Lebanon

Hezbollah drones wounded IDF soldiers; one is severely wounded, the other two are in light and moderate condition. 'No restrictions as to using force', said IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told army commanders in southern Lebanon

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Haaretz

Explosive Hezbollah drones wounded three Israeli soldiers in Lebanon

Haaretz

Israeli government seeks to boost Jewish religious pilgrimages to revered rabbis' tombs

For years, celebrations commemorating deceased spiritual figures were largely grassroots events. Now, the government has set an official goal to expand their participation

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Haaretz

Israeli government seeks to boost Jewish religious pilgrimages to revered rabbis' tombs

Haaretz

Double homicide in northern Arab-Israeli community: Two 19-year-old cousins shot to death

Mohammed and Abd al-Karim al-Zabarqa were killed and a relative was seriously wounded; police suspect the shooting was motivated by revenge, as part of an ongoing feud between crime groups

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Haaretz

Double homicide in northern Arab-Israeli community: Two 19-year-old cousins shot to death

Haaretz

Israeli teens are constantly exposed to violence. Is it any wonder this ended in murder?

Teenagers are still children, shaped by the adults around them. The killing of Yimano Binyamin Zelka on Israel's Independence Day eve is a product of life in this country

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Haaretz

Israeli teens are constantly exposed to violence. Is it any wonder this ended in murder?

Haaretz

Razing buildings far from Israeli border: Inside southern Lebanon with IDF soldiers

Israeli flags line the roads alongside tanks, jeeps and destroyed buildings. Senior IDF officers in the field admit there is no clear overall objective to the operation, as the military has replicated in Lebanon the tactics it previously used in Gaza

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Haaretz

Razing buildings far from Israeli border: Inside southern Lebanon with IDF soldiers

Haaretz

Netanyahu yet to respond to Israeli president's overtures on plea deal in trials

Amid Netanyahu's push for a pardon from Herzog, the Israeli president left the country on a four-day state visit. Despite the deadline for the prime minister's response passing, officials in the president's office continue to wait for Netanyahu's response

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Haaretz

Netanyahu yet to respond to Israeli president's overtures on plea deal in trials

Times of Israel

IDF continues striking south Lebanon as Hezbollah targets troops with rockets, drones

Israel says it coordinated delivery of rat pesticides to Gaza to counter infestation * Police arrest Meron rabbi for alleged sexual offenses The post IDF continues striking south Lebanon as Hezbollah targets troops with rockets, drones appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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IDF continues striking south Lebanon as Hezbollah targets troops with rockets, drones

Jerusalem Post

IDF targets Hezbollah Radwan commander in Beirut in first attack on capital in weeks

US had advanced knowledge, but there wasn't a "green light" request, a source told The Jerusalem Post.

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IDF targets Hezbollah Radwan commander in Beirut in first attack on capital in weeks

Jerusalem Post

One IDF soldier severely injured, three lightly injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified of the incident.

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One IDF soldier severely injured, three lightly injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

Jerusalem Post

IDF soldier 'smokes' with Virgin Mary statue in latest act of disregard towards Lebanese Christians

The photo, Kan News reported, had been uploaded by IDF soldiers to social media and taken in the village of Debel sometime over the last day.

13 hours ago

IDF soldier 'smokes' with Virgin Mary statue in latest act of disregard towards Lebanese Christians

Haaretz

IDF strikes in Beirut for first time since Israel-Lebanon cease-fire

Earlier on Wednesday, Hezbollah drones wounded three IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, including one severely. Hezbollah said it struck Israeli forces in several IDF-occupied Lebanese villages in response to Israel's cease-fire violations

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IDF strikes in Beirut for first time since Israel-Lebanon cease-fire

Haaretz

IDF orders commanders to report on looting incidents since Oct. 7

Last month, Haaretz shared testimonies of large amounts of looting in southern Lebanon from soldiers who said their unit commanders know and 'do nothing.' The IDF has since ordered investigations into the phenomenon

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IDF orders commanders to report on looting incidents since Oct. 7

Haaretz

IDF withholds data on mental health discharges despite legal obligation

Last year, the Israeli army refused to respond to Haaretz's request for data on the number of soldiers discharged for mental health-related reasons. Former officers said: 'It is clear the IDF does not want the public to know the extent of soldiers' mental distress'

21 hours ago

IDF withholds data on mental health discharges despite legal obligation

Times of Israel

US Jewish group calls for 'zero tolerance' as antisemitism surges in school district

Students at Maryland district schools have faced antisemitic graffiti, physical threats and harassment, and 'Heil Hitler' gestures at events, community group head says The post US Jewish group calls for 'zero tolerance' as antisemitism surges in school district appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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US Jewish group calls for 'zero tolerance' as antisemitism surges in school district

Times of Israel

Canadian Jewish groups call for designating Palestine Action a terrorist entity

The groups say activist network’s guide on how to build 'cells' and 'destroy' targets incites violence and threatens security The post Canadian Jewish groups call for designating Palestine Action a terrorist entity appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Canadian Jewish groups call for designating Palestine Action a terrorist entity

Jerusalem Post

The Mamdani effect: Jewish resilience in face of NY antisemitism - editorial

New York, home to one of the world’s largest Jewish populations, should understand better than most that terror only serves to strengthen Jewish solidarity and their ties to Israel.

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The Mamdani effect: Jewish resilience in face of NY antisemitism - editorial

algemeiner

California Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Jewish Pro-Israel Protester; Judge Weighs Light Sentence

Prosecutors in Ventura County, California have obtained a felony conviction against a community college professor who caused the death of...

9 hours ago

California Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Jewish Pro-Israel Protester; Judge Weighs Light Sentence

algemeiner

London Police Set Up Specialist Jewish Protection Team

British police are setting up a new team of 100 officers including counter terrorism specialists to help protect Jewish communities across London after a series of antisemitic attacks including the stabbing of...

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London Police Set Up Specialist Jewish Protection Team

algemeiner

Belgium Indicts Jewish Mohels, Sparking Diplomatic Firestorm With US and Israel

Belgian authorities have indicted two mohels for allegedly performing illegal circumcisions, amid a government probe into the Jewish ritual —...

12 hours ago

Belgium Indicts Jewish Mohels, Sparking Diplomatic Firestorm With US and Israel

Times of Israel

Anger over handling of Hezbollah fight could put Netanyahu's northern support at risk

Traditionally a Likud stronghold, areas along Lebanon border could shift backing away from PM's party due to unpopular ceasefire and sense that government has failed to bring real security The post Anger over handling of Hezbollah fight could put Netanyahu's northern support at risk appeared first ...

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Anger over handling of Hezbollah fight could put Netanyahu's northern support at risk

Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu 'not surprised' by US-Iran negotiations development, says there is 'full coordination'

"We are maintaining continuous contact with our friends in the US. I speak with President Trump on an almost daily basis," Prime Minister Netanyahu said.

12 hours ago

Netanyahu 'not surprised' by US-Iran negotiations development, says there is 'full coordination'

Haaretz

Is Israel's center-right willing to face the Netanyahu question?

Politicians like Benny Gantz, Yoaz Hendel and Chili Tropper are trying to win over Israelis who are fed up with the societal rift and want a unity government. But center-of-the-center initiatives often collapse when met with reality

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Is Israel's center-right willing to face the Netanyahu question?

Haaretz

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard to run for Knesset on far-right agenda, slams Netanyahu's policies

Pollard, who spent 30 years in a U.S. jail for spying on behalf of Israel, said he favors the forcible transfer of Palestinians from Gaza and resettling the enclave with Israelis. He also said Netanyahu's claims of military victory are 'a cold-blooded lie'

19 hours ago

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard to run for Knesset on far-right agenda, slams Netanyahu's policies

Haaretz

Netanyahu's education minister demands university heads refrain from promoting political agendas

Israel's education minister demanded heads of colleges and universities commit to preventing 'disruptions, shutdowns or strikes' stemming from political disputes or struggles, saying presidents who wish to 'promote a political agenda can resign and run in elections'

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Netanyahu's education minister demands university heads refrain from promoting political agendas

Jerusalem Post

US awaits Iran response to proposed ceasefire and nuclear deal

The US expects a response from Iran as soon as today, according to a regional source cited by CNN.

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US awaits Iran response to proposed ceasefire and nuclear deal

Jerusalem Post

What is everyone misunderstanding about US intelligence report on Iran nuclear threat? - analysis

While the US might question whether the 2025 and 2026 wars were worth the hardship, from an Israeli point of view, both were clearly worth it.

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What is everyone misunderstanding about US intelligence report on Iran nuclear threat? - analysis

Haaretz

Report: Iran hit at least 228 U.S. assets across 15 Middle East bases

According to experts cited in the report, the damage from Iranian attacks on U.S. bases shows Washington has underestimated Tehran's abilities, with the U.S. military unprepared for drone strikes, which are less powerful but harder to intercept

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Report: Iran hit at least 228 U.S. assets across 15 Middle East bases

algemeiner

Iran Reviewing US Proposal to End War, Though Key Demands Remain Unaddressed

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a US peace proposal that sources said would formally end the war while leaving unresolved the key US demands that Iran suspend its nuclear program...

9 hours ago

Iran Reviewing US Proposal to End War, Though Key Demands Remain Unaddressed