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Education minister scraps some Passover camps after Iran cluster bomb hits daycare

Education minister scraps some Passover camps after Iran cluster bomb hits daycare

Decision comes a day after central Israel mayors slammed ministry for permitting camps to take place even in cities where in-person teaching hasn’t...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Iranian Counterattacks: A Response to US and Israeli Aggression

Iranian Counterattacks: A Response to US and Israeli Aggression

Iranian Counterattacks: A Response to US and Israeli Aggression The aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, unleashed with the use of...

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New Eastern Outlook

Alexandr Svaranc

Diego Garcia: The remote island hosting a key US-UK military base targeted by Iran

Diego Garcia: The remote island hosting a key US-UK military base targeted by Iran

Residents were evicted in 1960s and 1970s to make way for base on British-controlled island in Chagos Archipelago; it has been used for wars in...

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The Times of Israel

Jill Lawless

How the military laundered stolen desaparecidos’ goods

How the military laundered stolen desaparecidos’ goods

The scene is at the end of the film. Sheltered by darkness, Swiss banker Yvan de Weil patiently listens to an Argentine Army colonel thoroughly going...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Facundo Iglesia

US said to strike Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, IDF hits missile production sites

US said to strike Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, IDF hits missile production sites

Report claims American forces used bunker busters to hit nuclear facility; Iran fires missile at Israeli fighter jet, no damage reported

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Hezbollah rockets damage buildings in north as IDF strikes Lebanon, kills gunmen

Hezbollah rockets damage buildings in north as IDF strikes Lebanon, kills gunmen

Homes hit in Metula and Safed, but none hurt; army says soldiers operating across the border exchanged fire with terror operatives, killing several

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Escaping the Tragedy of the Separating Mind

Escaping the Tragedy of the Separating Mind

Toward a living psychology of being human.

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Psychology Today

Patrick de Vleeschauwer Drs

The Catholic right is pro-Israel. America’s online converts are the exception

The Catholic right is pro-Israel. America’s online converts are the exception

One of the most committed Zionists I have ever met is a Catholic priest from Southeast Asia. We almost argued once, because he is considerably more...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yaroslav Mar

To Be Happy, You Eventually Need to Do What You Can’t

Everyone has something that keeps them from moving forward in their lives.

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Psychology Today

Robert Taibbi L.c.s.w

Iran Hit the Dollar. South Pars Paid.

Iran Hit the Dollar. South Pars Paid.

The West keeps pretending this war against the Ayatollah’s regime is only about centrifuges, missiles, and enrichment levels. Iran’s most...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Jose Lev Alvarez Gomez

A Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Approach to Trauma

A Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Approach to Trauma

Trauma’s effects persist through patterns that can be recognized and changed.

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Psychology Today

Fredric n. busch

Severing the Head of the Octopus and Its Arms – Middle East

Severing the Head of the Octopus and Its Arms: A Real Transformation of the Middle East The current campaign against Iran is no longer just another...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Yair Marton

For generations of Judy Blume fans, long-awaited biography does not disappoint

For generations of Judy Blume fans, long-awaited biography does not disappoint

Realistic kids’ and teen fiction pioneer introduced readers to relatable characters and plots, not to mention unforgettable lines like, ‘We must,...

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The Times of Israel

Renee Ghert-Zand

From Left to Right: The Art of Making Israel the Scapegoat

A strange and ideologically incoherent coalition across the American far-left and segments of the populist right has converged on a conspiratorial...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Victor Satya

Wave of executions feared in Iran as authorities hang 3 young men nabbed in protests

Wave of executions feared in Iran as authorities hang 3 young men nabbed in protests

Rights groups say victims include star wrestler, 19, who said in court he was tortured into confessing to killing a cop during regime’s brutal...

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The Times of Israel

Lee Keath

This Is the Death of the Western Liberal Order

This Is the Death of the Western Liberal Order

I want to tell you about a woman named Daria Boyarskaya, because her story reveals almost everything about the condition of the Western liberal order...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sharon Pardo

The 4 Gremlins That Steal Your Gratitude

The 4 Gremlins That Steal Your Gratitude

How to resist extreme self-reliance, entrenched cynicism, envy, and entitlement.

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Psychology Today

Joel Wong Ph.d

Why The One God Has So Many (99) Names

Qur’an 59:23 states: “Allah is He, Whom there is no other god;- Sovereign, Holy One, Source of Peace, the Guardian of Faith, the Preserver of...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Allen S. Maller

Moscow will not shed political tears for Tehran

Moscow will not shed political tears for Tehran

The Nowruz  greeting Vladimir Putin sent to Iran’s leadership and people is little more than a seasonal postcard—politically meaningless in a...

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Middle East Monitor

Karam Nama

UAE says it dismantled terrorist network funded by Iran and Hezbollah

UAE says it dismantled terrorist network funded by Iran and Hezbollah

Abu Dhabi accuses terror network of trying to carry out schemes to undermine country’s economy; Hezbollah denies accusations of having personnel in...

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The Times of Israel

Afp

Arab states should beware of Israel’s hegemonic energy expansion

Arab states should beware of Israel’s hegemonic energy expansion

At the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, reports emerged that Jordan and Egypt have cut off gas supplies to Syria. These reports appeared as minor...

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Al Jazeera

Hisham bustani

If You Don’t Know What to Say, Start Here

If You Don’t Know What to Say, Start Here

How naming emotions can transform difficult conversations.

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Psychology Today

Michiko Kimura Bruno M.d

Na’amat Brasil Hosts International Women’s Day Celebration

Na’amat Brasil held a special event at its new headquarters to mark International Women’s Day, bringing together guests and community leaders for...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Silas Anastacio

External Military Dynamics and the Future of South-West State

The security and political future of South West State is increasingly shaped by emerging regional rivalries and the growing risk of external military...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Abdi Ali Barkhad

The Friction We Need for the Feeling We Want

The Friction We Need for the Feeling We Want

Why the hardest parts of our life may be the most precious ones.

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Psychology Today

Cornelia C. Walther Ph.d

Iran unsuccessfully targets Diego Garcia base, revealing missiles that can reach Western Europe

Iran unsuccessfully targets Diego Garcia base, revealing missiles that can reach Western Europe

UK says Iran ‘lashing out’ across region after two missiles fired at the US-UK Indian Ocean base some 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) away

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Israel Confronts A Resilient Foe In Hezbollah

Israel is currently embroiled in a two-front war. As Israeli jets pound Iran, Israel hammers Hezbollah in Lebanon. The war north of Israel’s border...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sheldon Kirshner

The Starmerization of Anthony Albanese

The Starmerization of Anthony Albanese

Ever since the bloodcurdling Hamas-led atrocities of October 7, 2023, that shocked the world, the job of governing Australia has come with an added...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Branko Miletic

Iran fires ballistic missiles at US-UK Diego Garcia military base, does not hit it — report

Iran fires ballistic missiles at US-UK Diego Garcia military base, does not hit it — report

Iran fires missiles at Israel early Saturday; no injuries reported * Saudi Arabia says it intercepted at least 20 Iranian drones in east of country

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

The Last Theater: Europe's Wager on Strategic Relevance

The Last Theater: Europe's Wager on Strategic Relevance

The Last Theater: Europe’s Wager on Strategic Relevance Europe has found itself in a situation where the outcome of the Ukrainian conflict is not...

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New Eastern Outlook

Phil Butler

Iranian cluster bombs smash into empty daycare, several other sites in Rishon Lezion

Iranian cluster bombs smash into empty daycare, several other sites in Rishon Lezion

No injuries reported in 4 salvos launched since midnight; Iran said to launch ballistic missiles at US-UK Indian Ocean base, indicating they have...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Outgoing UNRWA head warns agency ‘may soon no longer be viable’ amid Israeli opposition

Outgoing UNRWA head warns agency ‘may soon no longer be viable’ amid Israeli opposition

Warning from Philippe Lazzarini comes as the UN Palestinian refugee agency, which Israel accuses of colluding with Hamas, faces dire financial straits...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

US hails Lebanon’s proposal for talks with Israel as Hezbollah keeps up rocket fire

US hails Lebanon’s proposal for talks with Israel as Hezbollah keeps up rocket fire

French FM expresses concerns over possible IDF invasion of Lebanon as Sa’ar tells him Israel ‘will act decisively against’ enemies; one said...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Hamas given proposal for gradual weapon handover in months-long process — officials

Hamas given proposal for gradual weapon handover in months-long process — officials

Offer calls for Hamas to hand over rockets, launchers along with map of tunnels within 90 days; Israel long opposed gradual framework, but didn’t...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Israel drops out of top women’s tennis tournament in Bosnia over security concerns

Israel drops out of top women’s tennis tournament in Bosnia over security concerns

Decision to give up on April’s Billie Jean King Cup takes into account travel to Muslim-majority country and participation of teams from Egypt and...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

The Oscars edition: Tribe pride and Israel vilified

The Oscars edition: Tribe pride and Israel vilified

After chewing over Hollywood’s big night, ToI’s movie maven and deputy editor weigh in on the newest ‘Superman’ flick and its political overtones

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The Times of Israel

Amanda Borschel-Dan

In settlement, UC Berkeley agrees that bans on Zionists can violate university rules

In settlement, UC Berkeley agrees that bans on Zionists can violate university rules

University will rescind student group bylaws barring invitation of ‘Zionist’ speakers to campus, pay $1 million to the Brandeis Center in response...

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The Times of Israel

Andrew Lapin

California rep. proposes ‘buffer zone’ bill to limit protests near houses of worship

California rep. proposes ‘buffer zone’ bill to limit protests near houses of worship

With anti-Israel protesters targeting synagogues, ‘Safe worship bill’ backed by Jewish groups would create 100-foot zone around religious...

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The Times of Israel

Asaf Elia-Shalev

The Warthog Paradox: What Day 21 Reveals About the True Cost of Air Supremacy

Three weeks into Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, Prime Minister Netanyahu stood at a Jerusalem podium and declared that Iran can no longer...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Vincent James Hooper

The American Fantasy of Iranian Surrender

The American Fantasy of Iranian Surrender

The American Fantasy of Iranian Surrender What if the state that claims global military supremacy is now confronting a conflict it cannot win on its...

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New Eastern Outlook

Salman Rafi Sheikh

Guy Sitbon Interview | Alexandre Gilbert #326

Guy Sitbon, born Isaac Shetboun in Monastir, former correspondent for Le Monde in Tunis and The New York Times, co-founded La Nef, Le Nouvel...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Alexandre Gilbert

VOX POPULI: Is pity for Japan being felt during the Takaichi-Trump summit?

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The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun

Why Hamas Uses Different Flags and Why It Matters

Why Hamas Uses Different Flags and Why It Matters

Understanding the symbolism behind flags used by Hamas is essential to grasp how the group presents itself to different audiences and why this creates...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sabine Sterk

Nova realnost evropskega plinskega trga

Nova realnost evropskega plinskega trga

Geopolitične napetosti na Bližnjem vzhodu so znova zamajale evropske energetske borze. Po napadih na ključno infrastrukturo v Katarju so cene...

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Dnevnik

Tomaž Klipšteter

Japan must seek a new global order in world ruled by strength

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The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun