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Sydney nurses plead not guilty for viral video threatening to kill Israeli patients

The trial of the two, who were caught on video last February saying they sent ‘Israeli dogs’ to hell, is scheduled for August 31

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Zev Stub

New ‘no-animal’ milk has kosher foodies salivating. Here’s why you can have it with your steak

Cow-free beverage made from lab-engineered dairy protein is now sold in supermarkets across Israel. At least one restaurateur is setting his table for...

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Rossella Tercatin

IDF okays protocol aimed at enabling Haredi troops to stay religious throughout service

New procedures offer ultra-Orthodox men three options for serving in gender-segregated frameworks, but army insists women’s service won’t...

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Emanuel Fabian

Thwarted tree-planting underscores daily torments for embattled Palestinian hamlet

Villagers in West Bank’s Umm al-Khair say security forces quick to stymie Tu Bishvat coexistence event or new soccer pitch, but take their time...

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Jeremy Sharon

Israelis split on joining possible US strike on Iran, survey finds

Poll shows half back Israeli action only if Iran attacks first, while 44% support immediate involvement; public also divided on US military aid,...

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Stav Levaton

Katz says he and Netanyahu working to legalize 140 West Bank farming outposts

Addressing ‘conference of appreciation’ for farming outposts, Katz lauds settler activists as ‘pioneers of our day,’ says they are helping ‘weaken’...

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Jeremy Sharon

Senior female Muslim officer tapped as next IDF Arabic-language spokesperson

Maj. Ella Waweya, known as ‘Captain Ella,’ to replace Col. Avichay Adraee in coming weeks

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Emanuel Fabian

Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with the US

Talks expected to begin in Turkey on Friday, although top Khamenei adviser says they will likely be indirect at first; UAE official says Tehran must...

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Agencies

12 people let into Gaza from Egypt, of 42 who tried, on day 1 of Rafah opening – report

Diplomatic official tells ToI just 12 crossed in each direction, far lower than the quota; report says those who entered Gaza were escorted by armed...

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Emanuel Fabian

Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says

Wartime accounts for the German Foreign Office, a German arms manufacturer, and the German Red Cross discovered, as well as new details on scheme to...

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Oliver Hirt

Daily Briefing Feb. 3 – What’s on the table for US-Iran nuclear talks in Turkey?

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on a first day of crossings from Gaza into Egypt, the likelihood of a US offensive operation against Iran, and...

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Amanda Borschel-Dan

America’s complicated Black-Jewish story gets an update in new four-part PBS series

Docuseries featuring Henry Louis Gates, Michael Twitty, and more explores overlapping, parallel moments in the histories of Black and Jewish Americans...

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Jackie Hajdenberg

Boston-area Jewish school closing after 25 years, says model ‘no longer sustainable’

Framingham’s MetroWest Jewish Day School to shutter its doors; head of school cites ‘substantially lower enrollment,’ as Jewish day...

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Jackie Hajdenberg

In 92NY talk, Bret Stephens urges ‘dismantling’ ADL, investing more in Jewish identity

Conservative New York Times columnist questions the effectiveness of current efforts against antisemitism, says impulse to seek external validation is...

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Andrew Silow-Carroll

Trump seeks $1 billion from Harvard University in damages in antisemitism row

‘We want nothing further to do’ with top university, US president says on Truth Social, without specifying what the damages were

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Reuters

Israel pans Gaza technocratic committee’s change of logo to PA imagery

‘Israel will not accept use of Palestinian Authority’s symbol, and the PA will not be a partner in the administration of Gaza,’...

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Jacob Magid

Trump seeks $1 billion in damages from Harvard University in antisemitism row

Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States in talks ‘free from threats’ * Russia...

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Toi Staff

Elaine Grossinger Etess, 3rd-generation owner of famous Catskills resort, dies at 98

As longtime owner of the legendary hotel nicknamed ‘Waldorf in the Catskills,’ Grossinger Etess catered to the Borscht Belt with kosher...

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Jackie Hajdenberg

Palestinian Authority’s Abbas calls first-ever direct PLO parliament elections

PA leader sets November 1 date for vote on members of the Palestinian National Council, says ballots will also be cast abroad

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Toi Staff

Man shot dead in I’billin, in 2nd killing in northern Arab town in less than a day

Police say shooting related to dispute between rival families, 14 arrested; On Monday, 50-year-old Raouf M’riessat shot dead in same town

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Toi Staff

As US and Iran set for talks, Trump warns ‘bad things’ will happen if no deal reached

Regime reported to fear American strike may reignite protests, imperil its rule; Israel expected to stress to Washington importance of curbs on...

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Agencies

Political theorist Yoram Hazony blasted for blaming Jewish groups for Tucker Carlson

The well-known Israeli-American conservative thinker faces blowback for claiming Jews should convince Republican leadership to distance itself from...

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Asaf Elia-Shalev

Groom suffers cardiac arrest at wedding, is resuscitated by guest

Paramedic helps bring back man’s heartbeat, before he is rushed to hospital in serious condition

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Toi Staff

NYPD says Jews in city targeted in hate crime per day last month

New York cops report 31 antisemitic cases in January, representing 54% of all bias incidents

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Luke Tress

Doctors Without Borders warns halting its work will be ‘catastrophic’ for Gazans

Medical agency’s head claims Israel left him with ‘an impossible choice’ after demanding it comply with new, stringent security...

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Rossella Tercatin

Rare 2,000-year-old jar valued by Jewish law on display for Knesset anniversary

The artifact is part of an archaeological exhibition aimed at highlighting the models of Jewish communal leadership from ancient times to the modern...

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Rossella Tercatin

Yair Golan vows not to fund settlements if he comes to power

After allied Opposition Leader Lapid advises he retract statement, Democrats party chief clarifies he was referring to illegal outposts, and...

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Toi Staff

‘Aren’t you ashamed?’ Lapid assails Netanyahu as judicial rift dominates Knesset birthday

PM refuses to explain why Supreme Court chief Amit wasn’t invited, warns against one branch overpowering others — a crisis critics say he is...

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Ariela Karmel

IDF said to give Netanyahu document outlining how Hamas is rebuilding in Gaza

Three-page document quoted says the terror group ‘continues to deepen its governance, looking ahead to the next phase’ of the ceasefire...

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Toi Staff

‘Muslim Brotherhood collaborator’: Right-wing agitators crash event hosted by Bennett

Former PM defends choice to include Ra’am in his short-lived government, but acknowledges current climate in Israel means he is unlikely to rely...

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Toi Staff

UK sanctions Iran interior minister, other officials over protester crackdown

UK sanctions Iran interior minister, other officials over protester crackdown

Measures including asset freeze and travel ban placed on minister, senior police chiefs, Revolutionary Guard figures, judges and a security agency for...

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Agencies

Manufacturers warn shekel’s mighty surge could lead to layoffs and brain drain

Manufacturers warn shekel’s mighty surge could lead to layoffs and brain drain

Shekel trading at four-year high is making Israeli goods and services more expensive abroad, putting exporters at risk of losing NIS 31 billion in...

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Sharon Wrobel

Farmers threaten to stop supplying milk in protest at dairy reform

Farmers threaten to stop supplying milk in protest at dairy reform

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hits back at ‘communist’ industry, says when there is real competition from imports, such threats will...

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Sue Surkes

Deflated: Israeli scientists find Jupiter, though huge, is smaller than previously thought

Deflated: Israeli scientists find Jupiter, though huge, is smaller than previously thought

Using data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers make most precise measurement to date, say the gas giant is...

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Diana Bletter

Ahead of Friday nuclear talks with Iran, Witkoff heading to Israel to meet PM, Zamir

Ahead of Friday nuclear talks with Iran, Witkoff heading to Israel to meet PM, Zamir

Trump envoy reportedly to meet with Iranian FM in Istanbul after country’s president orders start of negotiations; Kremlin offers to process or...

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Agencies

Netanyahu, Lapid spar over claim Qatar lobbyist set up meeting for opposition heads

Netanyahu, Lapid spar over claim Qatar lobbyist set up meeting for opposition heads

PM uploads pro-government outlet’s report that Qatargate suspect arranged meeting with Lapid, Gantz, Qatari officials and hostage families;...

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Michael Horovitz

Iran arrests four foreigners for ‘participation in riots’ amid ongoing crackdown

Iran arrests four foreigners for ‘participation in riots’ amid ongoing crackdown

State TV doesn’t disclose suspects’ nationalities, claims one was carrying four homemade stun grenades, as authorities conduct mass...

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Emanuel Fabian

IDF says senior Hezbollah air defense operative killed in southern Lebanon airstrike

IDF says senior Hezbollah air defense operative killed in southern Lebanon airstrike

Military also reports killing a second Hezbollah operative in a separate strike, hitting weapons depots in the towns of Kfar Tebnit and Ain Qana

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Emanuel Fabian

Supreme Court freezes closure of Army Radio, says government must justify position

Supreme Court freezes closure of Army Radio, says government must justify position

Conditional order gives government until March 15 to explain decision to shut the station; ministers again call to defy the courts

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Toi Staff

‘A lifeline’: Gazans rejoice as Rafah Crossing opens for limited pedestrian passage

‘A lifeline’: Gazans rejoice as Rafah Crossing opens for limited pedestrian passage

Gazans welcome the opening as a milestone, although it is largely symbolic, with limited crossings allowed for now; some 50 people expected to cross...

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Emanuel Fabian

Police blocking army from arresting draft dodgers in Haredi areas, IDF says

Police blocking army from arresting draft dodgers in Haredi areas, IDF says

Officials tell AG that police routinely release detained deserters with nothing more than Military Police summons; police do not deny claim

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Charlie Summers

Daily Briefing Feb. 2 – Devoted NYC protesters hold final hostage rally

Daily Briefing Feb. 2 – Devoted NYC protesters hold final hostage rally

NY correspondent Luke Tress discusses end of weekly demonstrations in NYC’s Central Park, latest on Chabad HQ ramming and NY City Council...

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Jessica Steinberg

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at Grammys as stars protest US immigration crackdown

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at Grammys as stars protest US immigration crackdown

Puerto Rican artist makes history with first top prize award for Spanish album as artists decry ICE in speeches; The Dalai Lama wins his first Grammy

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Maria Sherman

Police arrest southern mayor for allegedly pocketing wartime donations to residents

Police arrest southern mayor for allegedly pocketing wartime donations to residents

Local officials, businessmen also arrested for suspected role in corruption case involving millions of shekels given to municipalities

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Charlie Summers

Iran summons EU ambassadors after bloc listed IRGC as terrorist group

Iran summons EU ambassadors after bloc listed IRGC as terrorist group

Iranian foreign ministry says reciprocal actions being considered; Parliamentary speaker says all EU militaries considered terrorist organizations...

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Jon Gambrell

Full text of letter from ex-hostages and relatives demanding Gal Hirsch resign

Full text of letter from ex-hostages and relatives demanding Gal Hirsch resign

Former captives, family members sign letter after government’s hostage point man said in a series of interviews that mass protests on behalf of...

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Jessica Steinberg

UK’s former US envoy quits Labour Party over fresh reports of ties with Epstein

UK’s former US envoy quits Labour Party over fresh reports of ties with Epstein

Mandelson, who served as a minister under Tony Blair, says reports he received $75,000 from Epstein are false, but is quitting Labour to spare party...

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William Schomberg

‘Hard to believe’: Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as NBA All-Star

‘Hard to believe’: Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as NBA All-Star

Portland Trail Blazers star forward is enjoying breakout season and has thrilled fans in Israel, where he grew up on a kibbutz; game is February 15

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Jacob Gurvis

2,000-year-old Pilgrimage Road to Temple Mount opens to public after years of digging

2,000-year-old Pilgrimage Road to Temple Mount opens to public after years of digging

Millennia after being buried, street once traversed by millions of faithful from southern end of ancient Jerusalem to Western Wall can once again be...

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Rossella Tercatin

Anti-regime Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter arrested in Tehran

Anti-regime Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter arrested in Tehran

Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ detained after signing letter condemning ‘mass and systematic...

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Jake Coyle