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Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Nick Reiner is represented by a public defender; lawyer Alan Jackson left the case, but insisted his erstwhile client is not guilty of murder...

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Andrew Dalton

Nine-month-old girl from Beit Shemesh dies after choking on small object

Nine-month-old girl from Beit Shemesh dies after choking on small object

Baby without vital signs when medics arrive at the scene; doctors at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek hospital pronounce her dead

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Toi Staff

Smotrich: ‘In the end,’ Israel will occupy Gaza and establish settlements there

Smotrich: ‘In the end,’ Israel will occupy Gaza and establish settlements there

Far-right minister says Trump will issue Hamas ultimatum to disarm, and if it refuses, Israel will have ‘international legitimacy and American...

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Ethan Rubinson

Bank of Israel holds interest rates amid concerns over Iran escalation

Bank of Israel holds interest rates amid concerns over Iran escalation

Finance minister, manufacturers slam central bank for hesitating to lower borrowing costs for households and businesses with inflation slowing and the...

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Sharon Wrobel

US refuelers, cargo planes spotted at Ben Gurion Airport as Iran tensions ramp up

US refuelers, cargo planes spotted at Ben Gurion Airport as Iran tensions ramp up

USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, arrives in Crete; India urges citizens to leave Iran, as American buildup of forces in the...

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Emanuel Fabian

Netanyahu: An attack on Israel would be ‘most serious mistake’ in Iranian history

Netanyahu: An attack on Israel would be ‘most serious mistake’ in Iranian history

If war with Iran comes, internal conflicts ‘will be put into deep freeze,’ Opposition Leader Yair Lapid tells Knesset during 40-signatures debate

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Sam Sokol

Supreme Court chief not invited to Knesset for Indian president’s address

Supreme Court chief not invited to Knesset for Indian president’s address

Judicial Authority confirms top justice snubbed in breach of protocol; Knesset Speaker Ohana said planning to fill empty plenum seats with guests if...

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Jeremy Sharon

Jabotinsky letter revealing plea for funds to save European Jews heads to auction

Jabotinsky letter revealing plea for funds to save European Jews heads to auction

Revisionist Zionism founder’s missive to finance director warned movement’s ‘success or failure’ hinged on new funding system

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Toi Staff

Coalition forges ahead with bid to bar court from nixing ministerial appointments

Coalition forges ahead with bid to bar court from nixing ministerial appointments

Shelved 2023 bill to allow a minister to serve despite criminal convictions is revived in apparent effort to protect Ben Gvir, who faces petitions for...

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Toi Staff

With Hamas focused on Gaza, Islamic Jihad seen filling vacuum in West Bank

With Hamas focused on Gaza, Islamic Jihad seen filling vacuum in West Bank

Iran-backed PIJ terror group’s flexible command structure and unfettered emphasis on armed conflict has helped it expand influence in the territory,...

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Nava Freiberg

Taking a final lap in Milan, US skating medalist Emery Lehman enters Jewish Olympic lore

Taking a final lap in Milan, US skating medalist Emery Lehman enters Jewish Olympic lore

After a recent silver finish, the speedskater may be the most decorated Jew in Winter Games history – an honor, he says, that came with sacrifices...

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Ed Klajman

First printed edition of Maimonides’ ‘Guide for the Perplexed’ on auction for $1M

First printed edition of Maimonides’ ‘Guide for the Perplexed’ on auction for $1M

The volume, which combines two books experts believe were printed in Rome around 1473, to be auctioned Tuesday by Jerusalem-based Kedem

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Rossella Tercatin

Trump mulling limited Iran strike, could try for regime change later – report

Trump mulling limited Iran strike, could try for regime change later – report

US president said considering initial attack to pressure Tehran into agreement; Iran warns any action will be met with ‘ferocious’ response

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Agencies

Court rejects Ben Gvir’s bid to further delay promotion of detective who investigated PM

Court rejects Ben Gvir’s bid to further delay promotion of detective who investigated PM

Blocking Rinat Saban’s advancement to chief superintendent any longer would constitute continued persecution and harm to the rule of law, rules...

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Charlie Summers

The Tucker Carlson-Mike Huckabee debate is a battle for the GOP’s soul on Israel

The Tucker Carlson-Mike Huckabee debate is a battle for the GOP’s soul on Israel

The clash between the Republican Party’s isolationist and Christian Zionist camps could determine its approach to the Middle East — though under...

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Ben Sales

Daily Briefing Feb. 23 – Why is Tucker Carlson spreading antisemitic tropes?

Daily Briefing Feb. 23 – Why is Tucker Carlson spreading antisemitic tropes?

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman updates us with reports of mounting US military might facing Iran even as new talks are announced. Plus, what...

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Amanda Borschel-Dan

US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria, Syrian sources say

US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria, Syrian sources say

Dozens of trucks, some carrying armored vehicles, depart base in Hasakah province; last US troops expected to leave country within 20 days, ending...

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Agencies

In first, environmental NGOs petition High Court against government’s climate policies

In first, environmental NGOs petition High Court against government’s climate policies

Petitioners demand interim injunction to compel government to explain why emissions cut target for 2030 is 27% and not 43%, as set by the UN to cap...

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Sue Surkes

Congregants from prison chief’s synagogue taken on tour to see Hamas prisoners – report

Congregants from prison chief’s synagogue taken on tour to see Hamas prisoners – report

Nitzan jail visit said to include lunch, Q&A with staff and sermon for some 20 members of Kobi Yaakobi’s Jerusalem congregation, including rabbi;...

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Toi Staff

Shooting attack on soldiers in Karmiel thwarted, police say; 4 arrested

Shooting attack on soldiers in Karmiel thwarted, police say; 4 arrested

Suspects from northern Israel, including two minors, underwent training, security services say; one said to have expressed support for ISIS

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Charlie Summers

Woman, 82, jailed for a year for leaving scene of hit-and-run that killed 4-year-old boy

Woman, 82, jailed for a year for leaving scene of hit-and-run that killed 4-year-old boy

Carol Fessler, who was not blamed for accident, punished for fleeing after 2023 collision that caused death of Rafael Adana; family lament light...

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Toi Staff

Australian teen assaulted at Scouts camp while wearing yarmulke, Israeli flag

Australian teen assaulted at Scouts camp while wearing yarmulke, Israeli flag

Joshua Levy, 18, who suffered minor injuries, says attacker accused Israel of ‘murdering children’ before punching him; police say antisemitism...

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Zev Stub

Rising Mediterranean pushes groundwater up into Tel Aviv basements

Water Authority’s head of hydrology urges planners, developers to prepare for a rarely discussed climate change threat to urban infrastructure

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Sue Surkes

High Court orders Justice Ministry lawyer to advance Sde Teiman leak case within a week

High Court orders Justice Ministry lawyer to advance Sde Teiman leak case within a week

Police completed its investigation on Feb. 3, but the Justice Ministry’s legal adviser has yet to determine if attorney general still has a conflict...

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Jeremy Sharon

Arab Israeli news anchor who was harassed by far-right mob: These are Netanyahu’s goons

Arab Israeli news anchor who was harassed by far-right mob: These are Netanyahu’s goons

Lucy Aharish charges PM is ‘guilty’ over provocateurs’ repeated targeting of government critics, says there is ‘no forgiveness for what my...

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Toi Staff

West Bank mosque set on fire, graffitied with ‘revenge’ in apparent settler attack

West Bank mosque set on fire, graffitied with ‘revenge’ in apparent settler attack

IDF, police forces reportedly investigating arson at Abu Bakr al-Siddiq mosque near Nablus; PA says attack shows depths of ‘barbarity’ of the...

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Noam Lehmann

Report: Democrats’ internal review finds Harris lost votes in 2024 over Gaza stance

Report: Democrats’ internal review finds Harris lost votes in 2024 over Gaza stance

Unreleased audit said to show US presidential candidate’s position alongside Biden led to ‘net negative’ in White House run; DNC shared results...

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Toi Staff

Amid rising antisemitism and strife over Israel, Josh Shapiro turns to his Jewish faith

Amid rising antisemitism and strife over Israel, Josh Shapiro turns to his Jewish faith

Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor, seen as a potential presidential candidate, draws ire over his progressive Zionism, says there’s a ‘very...

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Steve Peoples

Formal complaints by career soldiers jumped 40% in last year – report

Formal complaints by career soldiers jumped 40% in last year – report

Defense Ministry says 6,621 reports of alleged abuse, negligence and incompetence filed in 2025, including 965 from career servicemembers — a...

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Emanuel Fabian

Israeli Olympic champion Dolgopyat wins gold at Gymnastics World Cup in Germany

Israeli Olympic champion Dolgopyat wins gold at Gymnastics World Cup in Germany

Tokyo medalist scores 14.500, says that ‘hearing the anthem is the most exciting thing there is’

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Toi Staff

Mindfulness and matcha meet in new display at Haifa’s Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art

Mindfulness and matcha meet in new display at Haifa’s Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art

Curator Shir Meller-Yamaguchi brings her knowledge of Japanese culture to ‘From Dao to Dō – Spirit of the Way,’ highlighting the tradition of...

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Jessica Steinberg

Jerusalem municipality to name area in the city after teen murdered at 2015 pride march

Jerusalem municipality to name area in the city after teen murdered at 2015 pride march

Motion to name street or square in city center after Shira Banki passes despite opposition from advisory committee, dissent from some ultra-Orthodox...

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Shira Silkoff

US soldier who saved Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor

US soldier who saved Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor

Roddie Edmonds is one of only five Americans to be credited as Righteous Among the Nations, having been bestowed the honor for his actions during the...

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Philissa Cramer

At Berlinale, former hostages view film about their captivity rewritten after release

At Berlinale, former hostages view film about their captivity rewritten after release

Tom Shoval’s ‘Letter to David’ first aired at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival but was given a new ending and a second premier after...

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Toby Axelrod

Democrats’ internal review said to find Kamala Harris’s stance on Gaza cost her votes in 2024

Democrats’ internal review said to find Kamala Harris’s stance on Gaza cost her votes in 2024

DNC reportedly showed findings to pro-Palestinian group despite saying it would not make probe public * Israelis in Mexico urged to exercise caution...

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Toi Staff

Coalition to renew work on bill barring court intervention in ministerial appointments

Coalition to renew work on bill barring court intervention in ministerial appointments

Legislative process began in 2023 as attempt to allow Deri to serve as minister despite criminal convictions, but may now benefit Ben Gvir, who faces...

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Toi Staff

Jewish hockey star Jack Hughes clinches gold medal for Team USA at Winter Olympics

Jewish hockey star Jack Hughes clinches gold medal for Team USA at Winter Olympics

Dramatic overtime goal breaks 46-year Olympic drought for Team USA, which hadn’t taken home gold in ice hockey since 1980

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Jacob Gurvis

18-year-old Border Police trainee killed in suspected accidental shooting

18-year-old Border Police trainee killed in suspected accidental shooting

Ori Mechtaiev, son of deputy fire chief, killed by fellow conscript in apparent case of unintentional discharge; Military Police detain two in...

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Charlie Summers

US, Iran to hold talks Thursday as Tehran claims ‘good chance’ of diplomatic solution

US, Iran to hold talks Thursday as Tehran claims ‘good chance’ of diplomatic solution

Iranian FM says hopeful of averting US attack, but warns Iran will strike back, claims missiles can hit Israel again; official says Iran offering some...

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Agencies

Gaza ‘genocide’ comment at Berlinale prompts walkout by German minister

Gaza ‘genocide’ comment at Berlinale prompts walkout by German minister

Environment minister pans ‘unacceptable’ remarks by Palestinian-Syrian director, who uses acceptance speech to accuse government of partnership...

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Reuters

Diver finds his second Crusader sword in 5 years off Israel’s coast

Diver finds his second Crusader sword in 5 years off Israel’s coast

800-year-old, meter-long artifact discovered off Dor Beach, undergoes a CT scan at the Medica Elisha Hospital

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Rossella Tercatin

MK Mansour Abbas’s son hit by car, seriously injured while riding electric bicycle

MK Mansour Abbas’s son hit by car, seriously injured while riding electric bicycle

Mohammad Abbas, son of Ra’am party chairman, suffers head injuries as he rides in hometown of Maghar in north

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Charlie Summers

Knesset panel flags national security fears over Zim’s sale to German shipping rival

Knesset panel flags national security fears over Zim’s sale to German shipping rival

Lawmakers caution that Zim played a vital role for Israel’s economy and security during the war, including with emergency logistics and national...

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Sharon Wrobel

Fresh campus protests in Iran continue for second day with shows of defiance

Fresh campus protests in Iran continue for second day with shows of defiance

40-days memorial services for those killed in brutal crackdown last month become a rallying point for new demonstrations; regime stages pro-government...

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Agencies

Netanyahu nixes ministerial vote on bill cementing Orthodox control of Western Wall

Netanyahu nixes ministerial vote on bill cementing Orthodox control of Western Wall

Justice minister calls on MKs to vote in favor, coalition whip receives PM’s permission to give MKs freedom to vote freely on the controversial...

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Sam Sokol

Israeli kickboxer beats anti-Israel Turkish foe

Israeli kickboxer beats anti-Israel Turkish foe

Ahavat Hashem Gordon wins technical knockout against Ali Koyuncu, who had baited him with anti-Israel posts ahead of fight; remains undefeated in...

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Stuart Winer

US Secret Service kills armed man trying to enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Florida estate

US Secret Service kills armed man trying to enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Florida estate

Man, identified as a 21-year-old from North Carolina, raises a gas can and a shotgun when agents confront him

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Michele L. Price

Khamenei, planning for possible assassination, appoints Larijani to key role – report

Khamenei, planning for possible assassination, appoints Larijani to key role – report

NYT details succession plans, says Iran views US strikes as ‘inevitable and imminent’; official says US willing to hold another round of talks...

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Toi Staff

Israel limps away from Winter Olympics overshadowed by bobsleigh team’s drama

Israel limps away from Winter Olympics overshadowed by bobsleigh team’s drama

After scrappy group fought for years for a spot on the Olympic stage, its legacy is tainted by disqualification, and the whole delegation’s...

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Amy Spiro

New study puts hominins in Israel 1.9 million years ago, rewriting earliest human migration

New study puts hominins in Israel 1.9 million years ago, rewriting earliest human migration

Team redates prehistoric ‘Ubeidiya in Jordan Valley to same age as oldest Georgian site, suggesting at least two distinct groups of human ancestors...

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Rossella Tercatin