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Rob Reiner’s son charged with parents’ murder, in ‘profound betrayal’ of loved ones

Rob Reiner’s son charged with parents’ murder, in ‘profound betrayal’ of loved ones

Los Angeles grand jury accuses Nick Reiner of lying in wait, ambushing mother and father before stabbing them to death; prosecutors mum on possible...

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Andrew Dalton

Veteran journalist Oren Nahari dies of ALS at 70, days after final radio broadcast

Veteran journalist Oren Nahari dies of ALS at 70, days after final radio broadcast

Nahari said farewell to listeners on Saturday, citing worsening illness; journalist founded public broadcaster’s foreign affairs show in 80s,...

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Toi Staff

Families move into rebuilt West Bank settlement of Ganim, 21 years after evacuation

Families move into rebuilt West Bank settlement of Ganim, 21 years after evacuation

Some two dozen prefabricated homes installed, with construction ongoing; IDF carries out demolitions of nearby Palestinian stores and blocks roads to...

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Toi Staff

Accused of calling stunt election to avoid scrutiny, UK’s Farage faces joke candidate

Accused of calling stunt election to avoid scrutiny, UK’s Farage faces joke candidate

Head of anti-immigration Reform party expected to beat man wearing trash can on his head, as major parties snub special election in small seaside...

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Pan Pylas

Bank of Jerusalem stock erratic amid rumors over employee’s disappearance in Vienna

Bank of Jerusalem stock erratic amid rumors over employee’s disappearance in Vienna

Gag order placed on Israel Police investigation into whereabouts of Mali and Liel Yahalomi, as family claims terrorism has not been ruled out, despite...

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Toi Staff

X suspends Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree’s account amid regional escalation

X suspends Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree’s account amid regional escalation

Social media platform says account used to claim attacks by Yemeni rebel violated its rules, but doesn’t specify how; Yemeni government soldier...

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Toi Staff

Ra’am’s Abbas, former Yesh Atid MK Segalovitz confirm ongoing talks on Knesset run

Ra’am’s Abbas, former Yesh Atid MK Segalovitz confirm ongoing talks on Knesset run

Negotiations come as Islamist party seeks to shed its religious image; far-right Otzma Yehudit party claims Abbas using the move to turn Negev and...

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Sam Sokol

Flying on Air Force One, unwittingly under threat – and without Trump

Flying on Air Force One, unwittingly under threat – and without Trump

‘But if I go, you go. Right?’ the US president told reporters who flew from Ankara believing he was aboard, as Secret Service carried out covert...

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Gram Slattery

After earthquake rocks Colombia, Cali’s Jews look to quickly rebuild

After earthquake rocks Colombia, Cali’s Jews look to quickly rebuild

No Jewish quake-related deaths reported in country’s small community, but some families have had to move due to damage, synagogue president says

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Zev Stub

IDF said to evacuate Palestinian homes in West Bank’s Qusra as settler squatters stay put

IDF said to evacuate Palestinian homes in West Bank’s Qusra as settler squatters stay put

IDF demolishes illegal structures, residents still scared to leave homes; Huckabee says Israeli forces in Qusra at US embassy’s request, blasts...

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Nurit Yohanan

Daily Briefing Aug. 13: As election nears, can voters see extremism in their own camps?

Daily Briefing Aug. 13: As election nears, can voters see extremism in their own camps?

News editor Ben Sales reviews Israelis’ concerns about political violence; he also marks 25 years since the Sbarro bombing and reports on the latest...

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Jessica Steinberg

Germany to boost intelligence services, citing constant cyberattacks from abroad

Germany to boost intelligence services, citing constant cyberattacks from abroad

After years of concern about Russia and others, Berlin says it plans to turn its lagging agencies into ‘real intelligence services’ capable of...

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Geir Moulson

Mamdani dodges question on whether NYPD will go ahead with training in Israel

Mamdani dodges question on whether NYPD will go ahead with training in Israel

New York mayor says decision is in hands of city council, an independent body; footage emerged last year of him blaming Israel for police violence in...

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Jta

Jack Ukeles, who used data and idealism to shape Jewish communal life, dies at 88

Jack Ukeles, who used data and idealism to shape Jewish communal life, dies at 88

New Yorker turned Jerusalemite was in first graduating class of Bar Ilan University, studied changing face of American Jewry, and spoke out...

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Gary Rosenblatt

Palestinian journalist Mohammed Awad detained by IDF in West Bank, family says

Palestinian journalist Mohammed Awad detained by IDF in West Bank, family says

Military doesn’t comment; Palestinian groups say number of detained journalists now 40, pan ‘systematic policy of targeting Palestinian journalists’

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Afp

CIA reportedly doubted Israeli intel on Iranian threat that led Trump to swap planes

CIA reportedly doubted Israeli intel on Iranian threat that led Trump to swap planes

US spy agency had ‘low confidence’ in report someone may shoot down Air Force One, Washington Post says; official suggests Israel wanted to...

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Toi Staff

Trump says US to keep up blockade, as Iran vows closed Hormuz until demands met

Trump says US to keep up blockade, as Iran vows closed Hormuz until demands met

Tehran denies reports of ceasefire extension, saying there’s ‘nothing to extend’; 30 countries condemn Islamic Republic’s executions, say...

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Agencies

Multiple USS Lincoln sailors tried to go overboard amid dire conditions – reports

Multiple USS Lincoln sailors tried to go overboard amid dire conditions – reports

Carrier rerouted to Mideast ahead of Iran war sets record for deployment length; Democrats demand probe into accounts of food shortages, plumbing...

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Afp

Democratic incumbent loses Connecticut primary in which Israel not a decisive factor

Democratic incumbent loses Connecticut primary in which Israel not a decisive factor

Luke Bronin, who has said US military aid for Israel shouldn’t be used for offensive weapons but backs ‘defenses for civilians,’ soundly defeats...

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Grace Gilson

Jared Kushner’s brother, ex-CEO of Disney team up to buy LA Lakers for record $12.5B

Jared Kushner’s brother, ex-CEO of Disney team up to buy LA Lakers for record $12.5B

Jewish businessman Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger purchase the storied NBA squad a year after controlling stake was sold for $10B, saying they want it to...

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Jacob Gurvis

Vest that US-Israeli startup helped make can cut astronauts’ exposure in solar storms, study suggests

Vest that US-Israeli startup helped make can cut astronauts’ exposure in solar storms, study suggests

AstroRad vest, which was developed by StemRad and Lockheed Martin, is now displayed at Florida museum after being put on a manikin named Zohar during...

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Marcia Dunn

US slams Katz after he boasts that Israel is ‘here to stay’ in southern Lebanon

US slams Katz after he boasts that Israel is ‘here to stay’ in southern Lebanon

Report says Hegseth and several other close aides joined Trump on decoy flight amid Iranian threat to Air Force One * White House press secretary to...

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Toi Staff

Should Diaspora Jews who support Israel avoid the word ‘Zionism’?

Should Diaspora Jews who support Israel avoid the word ‘Zionism’?

JFNA first supports, then fires consultant for suggesting Jewish leaders shouldn’t use the loaded term that has been hijacked by its opponents —...

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Andrew Silow-Carroll

‘Important new chapter’: NYC’s Park East Synagogue partners with local Chabad

‘Important new chapter’: NYC’s Park East Synagogue partners with local Chabad

Collaboration between prominent synagogue and neighborhood Hasidic group hailed as a ‘giant leap forward,’ could offer benefits to both sides

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Luke Tress

US said fuming at Israel for allowing ‘anarchy,’ rampant settler violence in West Bank

US said fuming at Israel for allowing ‘anarchy,’ rampant settler violence in West Bank

Despite reported frustration, Trump refrains from publicly calling out Israel for not cracking down on violent settlers, who he lifted US sanctions...

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Toi Staff

900 days after she went missing, Haymanut Kasau’s family demands answers from Shin Bet

900 days after she went missing, Haymanut Kasau’s family demands answers from Shin Bet

Dozens rally outside security agency’s HQ to demand justice for the missing girl, whose father suggests the Shin Bet has ignored his daughter’s...

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Noam Lehmann

Backed by Walmart and Cisco, Israel’s Team8 raises $365m to help build AI startups

Backed by Walmart and Cisco, Israel’s Team8 raises $365m to help build AI startups

Venture group plans to use funds for investing in 16 companies that focus on software infrastructure needed for businesses to securely manage AI...

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Sharon Wrobel

Eisenkot vows ‘no compromise’ on IDF draft law, including for Haredim, if elected PM

Eisenkot vows ‘no compromise’ on IDF draft law, including for Haredim, if elected PM

Yashar leader says a minority government would be ‘bad’ but may be required as ‘last resort,’ as poll shows continued deadlock between the blocs

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Sam Sokol

From Ohio, a Palestinian American watches as settlers besiege his family in Qusra

From Ohio, a Palestinian American watches as settlers besiege his family in Qusra

Through security cameras 6,000 miles away, Loui Ridi sees IDF soldiers fraternizing with those blocking his trapped brother and nephew, instead of...

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Hila Tov

Lebanese PM says Israel breaching international law as Katz boasts of ‘destroying all houses’

Lebanese PM says Israel breaching international law as Katz boasts of ‘destroying all houses’

Remarks come as defense minister visits south Lebanon, says Israel will be there long term; Israel denies it agreed with Beirut on list of countries...

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Agencies

Excitement sweeps Europe as millions view total solar eclipse

Excitement sweeps Europe as millions view total solar eclipse

Eclipse passes through parts of Greenland and Iceland before moving toward Spain, which gets some of the best views of the phenomenon, before it fades...

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Agencies

Richard Priem: The ‘age of security’ has ended for US Jews

Richard Priem: The ‘age of security’ has ended for US Jews

The Dutch-born CEO of the Community Security Service aims to empower a volunteer force of American Jews by giving them the tools to prevent and...

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Amanda Borschel-Dan

IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week

IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week

Military says commander of terror cell was planning attacks on troops; amid lull in airstrikes, IDF denies change to rules of engagement following...

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Emanuel Fabian

Officials say US forces on track to complete Iraq pullout by September 30

Officials say US forces on track to complete Iraq pullout by September 30

Washington, Baghdad agreed in 2024 to wind down US-led operations against the Islamic State; Iraq also calls on Iran-backed militias to disarm, though...

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Qassim Abdul-Zahra

In blow to Levin, High Court rules state attorney can handle Sde Teiman leak probe

In blow to Levin, High Court rules state attorney can handle Sde Teiman leak probe

2-1 ruling says Amit Aisman can investigate controversial 2024 video leak by IDF’s then-top lawyer, amid justice minister’s efforts to keep probe...

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Toi Staff

Eyeing Israel’s near-wins, Eurovision to bar conflict-hit countries from hosting contest

Eyeing Israel’s near-wins, Eurovision to bar conflict-hit countries from hosting contest

Contest winner usually hosts the next year, but new rules appear aimed at Israel, which came in 2nd this year and last; EBU can still allow winning...

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Amy Spiro

‘Make the earth shake’: Haredi protesters don yellow stars, block roads after draft evader’s arrest

‘Make the earth shake’: Haredi protesters don yellow stars, block roads after draft evader’s arrest

Protesters sit in front of traffic on stretch of Route 4 outside of Bnei Brak; soldier escorted to safety by police after mob surrounds him, calls him...

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Noam Lehmann

Board of Peace’s Gaza envoy denies financial deal with Hamas: ‘Not on the table’

Board of Peace’s Gaza envoy denies financial deal with Hamas: ‘Not on the table’

$400 million will pay ‘legitimate’ contractors, severance to Hamas civil servants not hired by new technocratic government, sources tell ToI; NCAG...

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Lazar Berman

Erdogan hopes for expansion of defense pact with Saudis, Pakistan, amid bid to woo Egypt

Erdogan hopes for expansion of defense pact with Saudis, Pakistan, amid bid to woo Egypt

Turkish president says he aspires that deal, which currently includes Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, will include more countries in region

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Afp

Sephora denies opening stores in Israel; will sell products via Israeli retailer

Sephora denies opening stores in Israel; will sell products via Israeli retailer

Beauty giant confirms partnership with Israel’s Glam42, with products available beginning at the end of the month

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Reuters

Palestinian students and faculty sue Columbia University, claiming discrimination

Palestinian students and faculty sue Columbia University, claiming discrimination

Lawsuit alleging a hostile environment amid anti-Israel protest movement is latest fallout from demonstrations that rocked campus after October 7...

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Luke Tress

IDF fails to remove settler extremists besieging Palestinian home in West Bank

IDF fails to remove settler extremists besieging Palestinian home in West Bank

Clashes between Israeli forces and settler activists on outskirts of Qusra hindered IDF efforts after its plans reportedly leaked; homeowner tells...

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Nurit Yohanan

Our AI-generated defense minister emblemizes an Israeli leadership that refuses to face reality

Our AI-generated defense minister emblemizes an Israeli leadership that refuses to face reality

Whatever Israel Katz may want to believe, Iran’s leaders are not cowering, and Israel will not defeat its enemies by endlessly blowing things up;...

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David Horovitz

Mecca defense pact isn’t meant to challenge Israel, at least not on the battlefield

Mecca defense pact isn’t meant to challenge Israel, at least not on the battlefield

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey aren’t going to go to war for each other. But they do want to show the US and Iran that they are ready to lead in...

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Lazar Berman

Trump’s Air Force One Ankara decoy flight put top officials, reporters at deadly risk — report

Trump’s Air Force One Ankara decoy flight put top officials, reporters at deadly risk — report

NYT reports Rubio among those on plane when it was cleared to fly despite threat of attack; outlet says US had intel on man with missile in area,...

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Toi Staff

‘Ground swallowed them up’: Search ongoing in Vienna for two missing Israelis

‘Ground swallowed them up’: Search ongoing in Vienna for two missing Israelis

No leads in disappearance of Mali Yahalomi and her adult daughter Liel, last seen Friday; ‘They can’t be found anywhere,’ says Israeli official,...

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Toi Staff

In Qusra and beyond, settlers are chasing Palestinians out and taking over their homes

In Qusra and beyond, settlers are chasing Palestinians out and taking over their homes

While previous displacements targeted relatively mobile Bedouin communities, extremists have begun forcing occupants out of permanent structures on...

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Nurit Yohanan

Israelis second only to Russians among least wanted immigrants to UK, poll finds

Israelis second only to Russians among least wanted immigrants to UK, poll finds

Almost half of Britons think their country should allow in fewer Israelis or none at all; survey results significantly more negative toward Israel...

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Toi Staff

Australian police drop charges against Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed

Australian police drop charges against Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed

Man filmed disarming gunman during Hannukah massacre was accused of stalking, assaulting father; prosecutors: over 800 witness statements examined in...

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Agencies

After 78 years, remains of Jewish man killed escaping British camp in Cyprus found

After 78 years, remains of Jewish man killed escaping British camp in Cyprus found

Romania-born Shlomo Haimson, who was killed in 1948 in a failed attempt to flee an internment camp and reunite with family in Israel, is found buried...

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Emanuel Fabian