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Jerusalem Post

Freed hostage Alexander Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment trauma during Gaza captivity

Troufanov noticed the hidden camera set up to watch him naked, and took the shower anyway, while trying to hide his private parts, he told BBC in an interview during his visit to London.

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Jerusalem Post

Freed hostage Alexander Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment trauma during Gaza captivity

Jerusalem Post

Hostage deal mediator: Gaza reconstruction faces uncertainty as roles remain unclear - interview

Bahbah said he is in continued contact with members of the Gaza National Committee, describing them as “eager and motivated,” yet limited by a lack of clarity and resources.

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Jerusalem Post

Hostage deal mediator: Gaza reconstruction faces uncertainty as roles remain unclear - interview

Jerusalem Post

Inside Israeli Navy’s covert Gaza operations with its new amphibious fleet - exclusive

Two senior IDF naval officers tell The Post for the first time how Israel’s new amphibious ships slipped behind Hamas lines in Gaza.

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Jerusalem Post

Inside Israeli Navy’s covert Gaza operations with its new amphibious fleet - exclusive

Jerusalem Post

Police probe Shin Bet chief's relative in smuggling of goods from Israel to Gaza

The court stressed that there is no indication that the Shin Bet head himself is implicated in the alleged wrongdoing.

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Jerusalem Post

Police probe Shin Bet chief's relative in smuggling of goods from Israel to Gaza

Jerusalem Post

Former Gaza hostage Almog Meir Jan says captivity shattered his belief in coexistence

"We wake up every morning for those who aren’t here to be better people and grow from the pain. If we’re united, nothing can defeat us," Almog said.

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Jerusalem Post

Former Gaza hostage Almog Meir Jan says captivity shattered his belief in coexistence

Haaretz

The IDF admits it killed 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza. What other accusations could turn out to be true?

The dispute over the number of fatalities may be approaching an end, but the debate on their identities is still expected to trudge on. The Israeli public must ask itself what this belated recognition indicates about the army and the government's credibility regarding Israel's conduct in Gaza

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Haaretz

The IDF admits it killed 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza. What other accusations could turn out to be true?

Haaretz

Family member of Shin Bet chief allegedly smuggled banned goods into Gaza for personal gain, court reveals

The Shin bet chief's family ties to the suspect were published following a Haaretz request to lift a gag order. The suspect is charged with transferring goods from Israel to Gaza for pay

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Haaretz

Family member of Shin Bet chief allegedly smuggled banned goods into Gaza for personal gain, court reveals

Haaretz

Ran Gvili was the last hostage returned from Gaza. Now, his family can start grieving

The funeral of Ran Gvili seems like an effort at national closure – a lot of gratitude, a lot of pride and very little anger. As eulogizers emphasized unity and thanks, the family finally had a chance to bid their son and brother a final farewell

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Haaretz

Ran Gvili was the last hostage returned from Gaza. Now, his family can start grieving

Haaretz

Indictment to be filed against 13 suspects involved in smuggling of goods to Gaza

Haaretz requested the gag order be lifted to provide additional details on the affair. The IDF suspects that Israeli civilians and even soldiers at times are taking advantage of lax border security to smuggle equipment into the Gaza Strip

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Haaretz

Indictment to be filed against 13 suspects involved in smuggling of goods to Gaza

algemeiner

Most Europeans Consider Antisemitism an 'Important' Problem, Say Gaza War Influences Views of Jews: EU Survey

Over half of Europeans view antisemitism as a serious problem in their countries, with almost seven in ten saying the...

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Most Europeans Consider Antisemitism an 'Important' Problem, Say Gaza War Influences Views of Jews: EU Survey

Times of Israel

Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say

Plainclothes forces raid homes across country, put detainees in secret lockups, campaign aimed at deterring any return to street protests, activists say The post Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say

Times of Israel

EU lists Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terror group over protest crackdown

Israel welcomes decision, says it'll ease process to build cases against IRGC members, as countries will only have to prove ties to group, not involvement in specific terror plot The post EU lists Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terror group over protest crackdown appeared first on The ...

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EU lists Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terror group over protest crackdown

Jerusalem Post

WATCH: Iranian Mossad agent discusses anti-regime role during June's Israel-Iran war

The agent, known as "Arash," spoke to Channel 12's Uvda about the role he played as "Mossad's eyes" during an operation within Iran to destroy a ballistic missile launcher aimed towards Israel.

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WATCH: Iranian Mossad agent discusses anti-regime role during June's Israel-Iran war

Jerusalem Post

EU countries who blocked IRGC terror designation were threatened by Iran - report

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the EU's decision to designate the IRGC as terrorists, calling it a "major strategic mistake," a "blatant hypocrisy... selective outrage."

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EU countries who blocked IRGC terror designation were threatened by Iran - report

Jerusalem Post

Another US destroyer enters Middle East waters as Iran receives 1,000 new drones - report

The USS Delbert D. Black entered the region sometime in the past 48 hours, bringing the number of destroyers in the Middle East to six.

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Another US destroyer enters Middle East waters as Iran receives 1,000 new drones - report

Jerusalem Post

IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran

IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder met with top US military officials on Tuesday as the US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived in the region.

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IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran

Haaretz

Lufthansa Group extends restrictions on nighttime flights to Israel amid Iran tensions

The group – including air carriers Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways, Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines – announced that it would continue its daytime-only schedule at least until February 3. Most scheduled evening flights are set to be canceled

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Lufthansa Group extends restrictions on nighttime flights to Israel amid Iran tensions

algemeiner

EU Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a Terrorist Organization in Policy Shift

European Union foreign ministers on Thursday agreed to include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the bloc's list of terrorist organizations, putting...

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EU Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a Terrorist Organization in Policy Shift

algemeiner

Iran Rounds Up Thousands in Mass Arrest Campaign After Crushing Unrest

Plainclothes Iranian security forces have rounded up thousands of people in a campaign of mass arrests and intimidation to deter further protests after crushing the bloodiest unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, sources told Reuters....

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Iran Rounds Up Thousands in Mass Arrest Campaign After Crushing Unrest

Times of Israel

Man shot in Nazareth succumbs to wounds in Arab community's 25th homicide of 2026

34-year-old said to stop at bakery en route to work, but car sprayed with bullets before he could get out; incident comes ahead of Tel Aviv rally demanding state rein in violence The post Man shot in Nazareth succumbs to wounds in Arab community's 25th homicide of 2026 appeared first on The Times ...

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Man shot in Nazareth succumbs to wounds in Arab community's 25th homicide of 2026

Haaretz

President Herzog meets with Arab community leaders amid surge of violent crime in Arab society

The chairman of the National Committee for Arab Authorities told Herzog that he has reason to believe Israeli authorities 'do not want to eradicate violence and crime in Arab society.' 250 Arab citizens were murdered in 2025, which Herzog condemned as a 'stain on the face of Israeli society'

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President Herzog meets with Arab community leaders amid surge of violent crime in Arab society

Haaretz

Fast and furry-ious: The Arab woman driving pets across Israel

Petaxi, which transports pets from the Arab community, began as a volunteer effort for thirty-year-old Maryana Abodoly. Now she has turned it into a growing business, challenging stereotypes within and across communities

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Fast and furry-ious: The Arab woman driving pets across Israel

Haaretz

Arab Israeli fatally shot as homicide death toll reaches 25 since year began

According to the Haaretz tally, 21 of the 25 people killed in suspected homicides since the beginning of the year were from Israel's Arab community

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Arab Israeli fatally shot as homicide death toll reaches 25 since year began

Haaretz

Another moment of Arab unity in Israel: Relatives of violent crime victims refuse to remain silent

Bereaved Arab families have long grown accustomed to living under the shadow of pain and fear of criminal violence, but are now beginning to unite in shared protest against the killings in their communities: 'Those who kept quiet weren't immune. We need to be the beginnings of change'

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Another moment of Arab unity in Israel: Relatives of violent crime victims refuse to remain silent

Jerusalem Post

Israeli Jewish woman rescued in Jericho after being seen wandering in dangerous area

She was further transferred to the Israeli security forces by Civil Administration forces, who provided her with protection.

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Israeli Jewish woman rescued in Jericho after being seen wandering in dangerous area

Haaretz

Israeli court issues no-contact order against two far-right agitators who threatened left-wing activist

In recent weeks, Roi Star and Mordechai David showed up at the homes of several left-wing activists, harassing them on camera, including Sigal Shukron from the anti-occupation group Looking the Occupation in the Eye

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Israeli court issues no-contact order against two far-right agitators who threatened left-wing activist

Haaretz

Apple buys Israeli startup specializing in sound, facial detection in $1.5B deal

The Israeli company, which has so far operated under the radar, filed a patent application last year to use 'facial skin micromovements' to detect mouthed words, identify a person and assess their emotions, heart rate and other indicators

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Apple buys Israeli startup specializing in sound, facial detection in $1.5B deal

algemeiner

Israeli Parliament Gives Initial Approval for 2026 Budget, Averting Snap Election for Now

Israel's parliament gave initial approval to the 2026 state budget draft on Thursday, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a temporary political reprieve by averting the immediate prospect of an early election. Lawmakers...

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Israeli Parliament Gives Initial Approval for 2026 Budget, Averting Snap Election for Now

Jerusalem Post

The final hostage returns to Israel: Can healing begin?

In this emotional episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik covers the return of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza, after 844 days.

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The final hostage returns to Israel: Can healing begin?

Times of Israel

NYC Council launches antisemitism task force; new bill would limit synagogue protests

New group could serve as check on City Hall, 'won't just do photo ops,' co-chair says; new proposed legislation would mandate 100-foot buffer around houses of worship The post NYC Council launches antisemitism task force; new bill would limit synagogue protests appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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NYC Council launches antisemitism task force; new bill would limit synagogue protests

Times of Israel

Senior ADL antisemitism researcher leaves to lead effort at rival watchdog Nexus

Aryeh Tuchman says he's looking to 'ask different questions,' not 'repudiate' his former employer, as he moves to a competing organization with a differing approach to Israel The post Senior ADL antisemitism researcher leaves to lead effort at rival watchdog Nexus appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Senior ADL antisemitism researcher leaves to lead effort at rival watchdog Nexus

Haaretz

'World War Jew': How Israel's antisemitism conference became a far-right populist rally

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'World War Jew': How Israel's antisemitism conference became a far-right populist rally