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Times of Israel

Madrid museum ejects 3 elderly Israeli tourists who displayed Israeli flag, Star of David

Video shows the women being called 'genocidal maniacs' and 'murderers' at Reina Sofía Museum, which Jewish groups condemn for 'removing the victims' rather than those shouting at them The post Madrid museum ejects 3 elderly Israeli tourists who displayed Israeli flag, Star of David appeared first ...

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Times of Israel

Madrid museum ejects 3 elderly Israeli tourists who displayed Israeli flag, Star of David

Times of Israel

Jubilant Israeli team celebrates last-place finish in Olympic 2-man bobsleigh event

With eyes already on upcoming four-man race, team pilot AJ Edelman says after wrapping up first event that 'we're very proud -- Israel is in the Olympics, baby!' The post Jubilant Israeli team celebrates last-place finish in Olympic 2-man bobsleigh event appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Jubilant Israeli team celebrates last-place finish in Olympic 2-man bobsleigh event

Jerusalem Post

Israeli suppliers empty out inventories selling sweets, soft drinks to Gaza for Ramadan

A, a large candy manufacturer in Israel, told Walla on Monday that he had never seen such an influx of demand for his products as he is seeing now in the Gaza market.

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Jerusalem Post

Israeli suppliers empty out inventories selling sweets, soft drinks to Gaza for Ramadan

Jerusalem Post

Civil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances

The incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the Israeli's entry to Kalkilya are under investigation.

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Jerusalem Post

Civil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances

Haaretz

Fake escort services and Mothers' Day cards: Israeli-owned Intellexa spyware targets and exploits journalists in Angola

An investigation reveals that the Israeli-owned Intellexa spyware was used to hack the head of Angola's journalists union as he was fighting the regime's surveillance of reporters. Fake news sites mimicking Angolan media were part of a broader campaign, Amnesty finds

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Haaretz

Fake escort services and Mothers' Day cards: Israeli-owned Intellexa spyware targets and exploits journalists in Angola

Haaretz

Israeli elections panel allows lawyers with ties to ruling Likud party to vie for adviser post

By law, committee members must have no personal or business affiliation with a political party. Nonetheless, Haaretz has learned that one of the candidates is Guy Busi, an attorney who represented Likud Minister Amihai Chikli in the High Court and defended Netanyahu on Channel 14 panels

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Haaretz

Israeli elections panel allows lawyers with ties to ruling Likud party to vie for adviser post

Haaretz

Shekel climbs, profits drop: What's next for Israeli exporters if Bank of Israel stays idle?

Israeli manufacturers are worried the strong shekel is hurting exports, shrinking profits and pushing companies to move abroad, as exports could fall by $10 billion and the government could lose over $3 billion in taxes. The central bank is holding off to avoid triggering inflation

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Haaretz

Shekel climbs, profits drop: What's next for Israeli exporters if Bank of Israel stays idle?

Haaretz

Smotrich says next Israeli gov't should 'encourage migration' of Palestinians from West Bank

Far-right Israeli finance minister made the comments at a conference dedicated to 'strengthening the Jewish hold in Judea and Samaria'

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Haaretz

Smotrich says next Israeli gov't should 'encourage migration' of Palestinians from West Bank

Haaretz

Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich deflect blame as Arab Israeli homicide rate surges

Ben-Gvir blamed the attorney general for failing to detain suspects, while Smotrich dismissed responsibility, saying 'Arabs are killing each other' ■ Of 52 killings in Israel this year, 47 victims were Arab Israelis

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Haaretz

Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich deflect blame as Arab Israeli homicide rate surges

Haaretz

Mentally ill Israeli patient imprisoned after expulsion from care facility

The man, who suffers from fetal alcohol syndrome, was held for months in Tzalmon Prison after assaulting medical staff, as the Welfare Ministry failed to find him alternative housing. During his detention, he was not given his medication and was at times placed in solitary confinement

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Haaretz

Mentally ill Israeli patient imprisoned after expulsion from care facility

Times of Israel

Former Hamas captive Eli Sharabi’s memoir ‘Hostage’ named Jewish book of the year

Sharabi, grateful for prestigious literature honor from Jewish Book Council, says recognition meaningful for 'memory of all those we lost' The post Former Hamas captive Eli Sharabi’s memoir ‘Hostage’ named Jewish book of the year appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Former Hamas captive Eli Sharabi’s memoir ‘Hostage’ named Jewish book of the year

Times of Israel

American Jewish speedskater Emery Lehman wins silver medal at Winter Olympics

Four-time Olympian picks up second medal of his career during 2026 Games in Italy, which he has said will be his last The post American Jewish speedskater Emery Lehman wins silver medal at Winter Olympics appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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American Jewish speedskater Emery Lehman wins silver medal at Winter Olympics

Jerusalem Post

'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview

The conversation came amid rumours that Belgium may look to ban circumcision, which reignited after a public argument between the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Deputy PM Maxime Prévot.

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'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview

Jerusalem Post

Jeffrey Epstein paid $28,000 to a Jewish boys high-school, documents show

The Texas Torah Institute, a Jewish school for boys, received two checks in 2008 and one in 2009, both written while Epstein was in prison after pleading guilty to solicitation.

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Jeffrey Epstein paid $28,000 to a Jewish boys high-school, documents show

Jerusalem Post

Jewish-American speedskater, four-time Olympian Emery Lehman wins silver in Winter Olympics

Lehman has said he plans to retire from speedskating after the 2026 Olympics.

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Jewish-American speedskater, four-time Olympian Emery Lehman wins silver in Winter Olympics

Haaretz

Jesse Jackson's enduring, sometimes strained, bond with Jewish America

A decades-long relationship with Rabbi Marx, 'Hymietown,' and meetings with Yasser Arafat: Jackson's storied life carried him from civil rights activism to presidential politics, while navigating the historic alliance between Black and Jewish communities

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Jesse Jackson's enduring, sometimes strained, bond with Jewish America

Haaretz

Between Tel Aviv and Ramallah: Sari Bashi on 'her 'upside down' marriage and raising Jewish Palestinian kids

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Between Tel Aviv and Ramallah: Sari Bashi on 'her 'upside down' marriage and raising Jewish Palestinian kids

algemeiner

Community Leaders Slam Campaign in Canada Targeting Accreditation of Jewish Summer Camps

Jewish community leaders across Canada are pushing back against a campaign by anti-Zionist activists that seeks to pressure accrediting bodies...

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Community Leaders Slam Campaign in Canada Targeting Accreditation of Jewish Summer Camps

Times of Israel

Reunifying Arab parties aim for more power, but may wind up with more Netanyahu

As Arab parties mull uniting in Joint List again, there are opposition worries that the juggernaut will end up weakening the anti-Netanyahu bloc, unintentionally keeping PM in power The post Reunifying Arab parties aim for more power, but may wind up with more Netanyahu appeared first on The Times ...

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Reunifying Arab parties aim for more power, but may wind up with more Netanyahu

Jerusalem Post

National Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society launches to tackle rising violence

The headquarters was created in response to what its founder described as “deliberate state failure” in the government and police’s handling of the wave of crime.

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National Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society launches to tackle rising violence

Haaretz

How Israel's police chief changed his tune on 'crushing crime' in Arab communities

Amid a surge in homicides since the start of the year, Police Commissioner Danny Levy made an unusual statement this week, claiming that various factors are hampering the force's ability to tackle violence in Arab society. His assertions, however, are at odds with the facts

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How Israel's police chief changed his tune on 'crushing crime' in Arab communities

Haaretz

Netanyahu, opposition party leader trade accusations over ties to Arab MK

Israel Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman posted an AI-generated image of the prime minister holding hands with a prominent Arab politician, captioned 'Happy Valentine's Day' on X, prompting Netanyahu to fire back with a real photo

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Netanyahu, opposition party leader trade accusations over ties to Arab MK

Times of Israel

What to know about key waterway that Iran declared closed as it holds military drill

Temporary closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes, comes as US and Islamic Republic hold nuclear talks and their leaders exchange threats The post What to know about key waterway that Iran declared closed as it holds military drill appeared first on The ...

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What to know about key waterway that Iran declared closed as it holds military drill

Jerusalem Post

Iran used military weapons, targeted 'vital body parts' in protest crackdowns, X-rays show - report

Seventy-five X-rays and CT scans captured severe injuries inflicted by shotguns and high-caliber, military-grade weapons to patients’ faces, chests, and groin areas.

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Iran used military weapons, targeted 'vital body parts' in protest crackdowns, X-rays show - report

Jerusalem Post

US-Iran talks reveal diplomatic gaps despite progress, sources tell 'Post'

According to a US official, the Iranians said they would return within two weeks with detailed proposals to bridge some of the remaining gaps with Washington.

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US-Iran talks reveal diplomatic gaps despite progress, sources tell 'Post'

Jerusalem Post

US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report

The American military buildup comes amid indirect negotiations with Iranian officials, in which "progress was made" on Tuesday in Geneva, a US official told The Post.

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US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report

Haaretz

As Iran plays for time in talks with U.S., Israel prepares for war

With Iran seeking a partial deal to ease sanctions and quiet protests, and the U.S. zigzagging between talks and further military build-up, the IDF is bracing for the worst scenario: failed talks leading to America and Iran getting into a war that might well involve Israel

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As Iran plays for time in talks with U.S., Israel prepares for war

Times of Israel

Dozens of film figures slam Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza

80 signatories rail at Berlinale, which they claim must 'fulfill its moral duty,' after festival jury's president, German director Wim Wenders, said, 'We cannot really enter the field of politics' The post Dozens of film figures slam Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza appeared ...

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Dozens of film figures slam Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza

Times of Israel

Bezalel Zini said to deny knowing large sums of cash he got were from Gaza smuggling

Shin Bet chief's brother reportedly says unspecified 'personal problems' stopped him from reporting suspects once he found out about smuggling The post Bezalel Zini said to deny knowing large sums of cash he got were from Gaza smuggling appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Bezalel Zini said to deny knowing large sums of cash he got were from Gaza smuggling

algemeiner

Captain of Israeli Olympic Bobsled Team Responds to Swiss Commentator's Claims He 'Supports Genocide in Gaza'

The captain of Israel's bobsled team competing in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics in Italy has responded to remarks made...

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Captain of Israeli Olympic Bobsled Team Responds to Swiss Commentator's Claims He 'Supports Genocide in Gaza'

algemeiner

A Look Inside Gaza: More Questions Than Answers as Israel Remains Vigilant, Hamas Refuses to Give Up Weapons

GAZA — Going into Gaza remains a rare opportunity for journalists. Access has been tightly controlled throughout the Israel-Hamas war,...

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A Look Inside Gaza: More Questions Than Answers as Israel Remains Vigilant, Hamas Refuses to Give Up Weapons

Times of Israel

Smotrich says next government should ‘encourage migration’ of Palestinians from West Bank

85 countries back statement condemning Israel for deepening its control of West Bank * Settlers reportedly raid Palestinian Bedouin hamlets; no arrests made The post Smotrich says next government should ‘encourage migration’ of Palestinians from West Bank appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Smotrich says next government should ‘encourage migration’ of Palestinians from West Bank

Times of Israel

Local and state government trade blame over delays upgrading Western Wall egalitarian plaza

High Court of Justice holds hearing on status of religious right at Jerusalem's holy site for first time in years, demands answers on why 2017 directive by PM not yet implemented The post Local and state government trade blame over delays upgrading Western Wall egalitarian plaza appeared first on ...

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Local and state government trade blame over delays upgrading Western Wall egalitarian plaza

Times of Israel

Hezbollah rejects Lebanese government's four-month plan for phase 2 of disarmament

Hezbollah lawmaker says terror group 'cannot be lenient' on matter after its leader decries 'major mistake' that 'serves the goals of Israeli aggression' The post Hezbollah rejects Lebanese government's four-month plan for phase 2 of disarmament appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Hezbollah rejects Lebanese government's four-month plan for phase 2 of disarmament

algemeiner

Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament Plan and Government's Four-Month Timeline

Terrorist group Hezbollah rejected on Tuesday the Lebanese government's decision to grant the army at least four months to advance the second phase of a nationwide disarmament plan,...

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Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament Plan and Government's Four-Month Timeline