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Jerusalem Post

Iran uses fast boats to seize container ships in Strait of Hormuz, challenging US blockade

Iran's "fast-attack" ships have not been considered much of a threat, according to Trump, but have since been used to seize two container ships near the Strait.

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Jerusalem Post

Iran uses fast boats to seize container ships in Strait of Hormuz, challenging US blockade

Jerusalem Post

Israeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest

According to the indictment, the soldiers conducted a variety of missions for Iran, including an instance in which one of them sent an Iranian agent training materials.

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Jerusalem Post

Israeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest

Jerusalem Post

US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says

Rubio's remarks came after a top envoy to US President Donald Trump asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.

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Jerusalem Post

US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says

Haaretz

Two Air Force soldiers charged with spying for Iran, IDF says

According to the IDF, one of the two soldiers 'passed to an Iranian agent military training materials relating to fighter jet systems, alongside footage of installations and areas at a military base'

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Haaretz

Two Air Force soldiers charged with spying for Iran, IDF says

Haaretz

Contrary to popular belief among Americans, the U.S. didn't fight Israel's war in Iran

There are multiple U.S. interests at stake in the war with Iran – especially as Tehran strengthens its authoritative alliances with Russia and China

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Haaretz

Contrary to popular belief among Americans, the U.S. didn't fight Israel's war in Iran

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Israel Warns of 'Different, Deadly, Devastating' Attacks on Iran in the 'Most Sensitive Places' if War Resumes

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israel was waiting for a "green light" from the US to resume the...

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Israel Warns of 'Different, Deadly, Devastating' Attacks on Iran in the 'Most Sensitive Places' if War Resumes

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Son of Former Shah of Iran Appeals to Western Countries for Support

The son of the former Shah appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran and criticized the decision of the German government not to meet him during his...

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Son of Former Shah of Iran Appeals to Western Countries for Support

Times of Israel

Police detain Modiin man for wearing kippa with Israeli, Palestinian flags, cut out the Palestinian one

'Now it was being banned from my head, my religious identity itself,' Alex Sinclair says, filing complaint against officers who falsely claim displaying Palestinian flag is illegal The post Police detain Modiin man for wearing kippa with Israeli, Palestinian flags, cut out the Palestinian one appeared ...

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Police detain Modiin man for wearing kippa with Israeli, Palestinian flags, cut out the Palestinian one

Times of Israel

Palestinian teen shot dead, Israeli child lightly hurt in rock-throwing as West Bank roils

IDF thwarts attempted car-ramming attack on troops; French FM warns that EU might impose sanctions on Israelis linked to violent settler attacks 'in the coming days' The post Palestinian teen shot dead, Israeli child lightly hurt in rock-throwing as West Bank roils appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Palestinian teen shot dead, Israeli child lightly hurt in rock-throwing as West Bank roils

Jerusalem Post

Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states

In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.

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Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states

Haaretz

Pro-government activists try to storm Israeli High Court's Oct. 7 probe hearing

Amid raucous proceedings on petitions challenging the government's refusal to convene a state commission of inquiry on the Oct. 7 massacre, the justices were directed to leave the courtroom as protesters pounded on the courtroom doors

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Pro-government activists try to storm Israeli High Court's Oct. 7 probe hearing

Haaretz

Israeli Defense Ministry signs deal to buy $200 million in Elbit aerial munitions

This is the second aerial munitions deal signed between Elbit Systems and the ministry this year, as part of a new Israeli policy of reducing reliance on foreign munitions

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Israeli Defense Ministry signs deal to buy $200 million in Elbit aerial munitions

Haaretz

Israeli soldiers testify to widespread looting in Lebanon: 'Commanders know and do nothing'

The looting has expanded in part because some Israeli military police checkpoints at exit points from southern Lebanon were removed, while others were never set up. IDF soldiers say that 'when there is no punishment, the message is clear'

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Israeli soldiers testify to widespread looting in Lebanon: 'Commanders know and do nothing'

Times of Israel

Jewish groups protest as California sends out antisemitic conspiracies in voter guide

US state distributes booklet to voters with a candidate statement blaming Israel for assassination of Charlie Kirk, attacking the Talmud, and linking to white supremacist sites The post Jewish groups protest as California sends out antisemitic conspiracies in voter guide appeared first on The Times ...

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Jewish groups protest as California sends out antisemitic conspiracies in voter guide

Times of Israel

A Jewish Iranian Expat Watches the War Unfold - Sponsored Content

In this episode of Can We Talk?, journalist Roya Hakakian reflects on the conflict, her hopes for Iranians, and what Western feminists can learn from Iranian women. The post A Jewish Iranian Expat Watches the War Unfold appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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A Jewish Iranian Expat Watches the War Unfold - Sponsored Content

Times of Israel

Amid spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites, Starmer warns of 'malign state actors'

After visiting targeted synagogue, British prime minister says he's 'increasingly concerned' about countries using proxies to stage local attacks The post Amid spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites, Starmer warns of 'malign state actors' appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Amid spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites, Starmer warns of 'malign state actors'

Times of Israel

Unspecified threats temporarily close Houston synagogue and Jewish day school

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston says it does not believe there was a risk to the broader Jewish community The post Unspecified threats temporarily close Houston synagogue and Jewish day school appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Unspecified threats temporarily close Houston synagogue and Jewish day school

Jerusalem Post

Tucker Carlson calls campaign to shame a country club for barring a Jewish toddler ‘repulsive’

Tucker Carlson turned a story about a Palm Beach country club banning a Jewish 4-year-old from a party into a "repulsive" tale of a crusade against folks who just want to hang out together.

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Tucker Carlson calls campaign to shame a country club for barring a Jewish toddler ‘repulsive’

Jerusalem Post

Peter Beinart’s ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ wins PEN America award

Judges said the book “offers a model for writing a new story when inherited narratives no longer hold.” PEN America's CEO left in 2024 after the group published a report accusing Israel of genocide.

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Peter Beinart’s ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ wins PEN America award

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UK's Starmer Worried by Foreign-Backed Proxy Attacks on Jewish Sites in Britain

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he was "increasingly concerned" about a growing use of proxies by foreign...

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UK's Starmer Worried by Foreign-Backed Proxy Attacks on Jewish Sites in Britain

Haaretz

Israel appoints special envoy to Christian world amid backlash over recent incidents

George Deek, former ambassador to Azerbaijan, was tapped to fill the role, the Foreign Ministry said, after several high-profile incidents drawing scrutiny from Christians, including the smashing of a crucifix in Lebanon by IDF soldiers and the bombing of Gaza's only Catholic church

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Israel appoints special envoy to Christian world amid backlash over recent incidents

Haaretz

Norway FM hopes U.S. pushes Israel to transfer PA taxes amid talks on phase two of Gaza cease-fire

Speaking to Haaretz, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said his country hopes cooperation with the Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace will help pressure Israel to transfer the tax revenues it collects for the Palestinian Authority

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Norway FM hopes U.S. pushes Israel to transfer PA taxes amid talks on phase two of Gaza cease-fire

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Germany's Hesse Moves to Criminalize Denial of Israel's Right to Exist Amid Rising Antisemitism

The German state of Hesse is preparing to introduce legislation that would criminalize denying Israel's right to exist, as authorities...

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Germany's Hesse Moves to Criminalize Denial of Israel's Right to Exist Amid Rising Antisemitism

Haaretz

IDF strikes in Gaza kill six Palestinians, including three children, Health Ministry says

Palestinian media also reported another five people killed in three other incidents across the Strip – in Jabalya, a young man was reportedly killed by a drone while trying to clear debris from his home, while in Khan Yunis, one person was reported killed after Israeli forces opened fire

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IDF strikes in Gaza kill six Palestinians, including three children, Health Ministry says

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Hamas Exploits Gaza Ceasefire to Rebuild Military Power, Tighten Civilian Control

As tensions in the Middle East escalate and global attention focuses on the war with Iran and fragile talks over...

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Hamas Exploits Gaza Ceasefire to Rebuild Military Power, Tighten Civilian Control

Jerusalem Post

IDF searches for suspects following attempted ramming attack against soldiers in West Bank

The IDF said that no soldiers were reported as wounded after the attack, and that soldiers are currently searching for the suspects.

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IDF searches for suspects following attempted ramming attack against soldiers in West Bank