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Amy Spiro

The Times of Israel

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Hostage Shlomo Mansour, 85, was slain on Oct. 7, his body taken captive to Gaza, says IDF

Hostage Shlomo Mansour, 85, was slain on Oct. 7, his body taken captive to Gaza, says IDF

Family of hostage twins Gali and Ziv Berman says it has received word they are alive and being held separately; protesters block highway demanding...

11.02.2025 30

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Back from DC, Netanyahu says Trump’s Gaza plan ‘much better’ for Israel than alternatives

Back from DC, Netanyahu says Trump’s Gaza plan ‘much better’ for Israel than alternatives

Chairing cabinet meeting, PM says Israel expects ‘Hamas to fulfill all its obligations’ in current truce; Shin Bet chief said barred from...

10.02.2025 30

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‘We’ll never leave you again’: Families meet freed hostages after 15 months of agony

‘We’ll never leave you again’: Families meet freed hostages after 15 months of agony

Agam Berger says faith helped her get home; Gadi Mozes tells children he’ll work to rehabilitate Kibbutz Nir Oz; Arbel Yehoud’s family is...

31.01.2025 50

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Witkoff meets freed soldiers, ex-hostages, officials, stresses commitment to full deal

Witkoff meets freed soldiers, ex-hostages, officials, stresses commitment to full deal

Key Trump envoy joins crowds at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to watch chaotic release of three Israelis, five Thais; Smotrich hails US’s new, moral...

30.01.2025 20

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Furious over ‘shocking scenes’ of hostage handover, Israel delays release of prisoners

Furious over ‘shocking scenes’ of hostage handover, Israel delays release of prisoners

Release of detainees held as Israel demanded guarantee from mediators for future ‘safe passage’ of hostages; Trump envoy ‘hopeful’ deal’s...

30.01.2025 10

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In Thailand, families of hostages weep with joy upon news of their release from Gaza

In Thailand, families of hostages weep with joy upon news of their release from Gaza

Pongsak Thenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Watchara Sriaoun, Bannawat Seathao, Surasak Lamnau were working in Israeli communities near the border when Hamas...

30.01.2025 10

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Meeting Netanyahu after Gaza visit, Witkoff said to push for full implementation of truce

Meeting Netanyahu after Gaza visit, Witkoff said to push for full implementation of truce

Reports say PM and Trump envoy discussed US president’s proposal to move Gazans to neighboring states; Israeli officials ‘got impression Americans...

30.01.2025 50

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Herzog to UN: International bodies show ‘moral bankruptcy’ in treatment of Israel

Speaking at ceremony on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, president accuses ICC, ICJ of ‘manipulating the definition of genocide for the...

27.01.2025 10

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Islamic Jihad says deal reached to release Arbel Yehud; PM’s office says talks ongoing

Civilian hostage will be freed ahead of Saturday’s scheduled release, says official; PMO says displaced northern Gazans won’t be allowed to return...

27.01.2025 60

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13 Israeli tourists injured, some seriously, in bus crash in Laos

Israel working ‘around the clock’ to bring them to Thailand for treatment; five reportedly sustained moderate to serious wounds when driver...

27.01.2025 20

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New data on eve of Holocaust Memorial Day: 123,000 survivors living in Israel

Government report on 80-year anniversary of Auschwitz liberation also mentions 133 Israelis who fought in allied forces in WWII, says support for...

27.01.2025 20

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In Holocaust Day speech, Irish president decries ‘horrific loss of life’ in Gaza, sparks protest

Jewish community had asked Higgins not to politicize event; protesters turn their backs on Irish president, at least one person forcibly removed from...

27.01.2025 50

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Israel won’t complete full withdrawal from Lebanon by Sunday deadline, PM says

Netanyahu declares Lebanon ‘has not fully enforced’ terms of November deal, which calls for Lebanese army to deploy south of Litani River as...

24.01.2025 20

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Yuval Raphael, survivor of Nova massacre, to represent Israel at 2025 Eurovision

25-year-old singer says music has been ‘one of the strongest ingredients in my healing process,’ after hiding for eight hours under a pile...

23.01.2025 70

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Israel downplays PA role in postwar Gaza, denies promising Saudis a Palestinian state

PM’s office partially refutes report claiming Palestinian Authority to control Rafah Crossing; Ron Dermer says there is ‘no promise’ to Riyadh...

22.01.2025 30

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Herzog sees ‘potential’ for next ceasefire stages as Qatar says talks ‘won’t be easy’

Speaking at World Economic Forum in Davos, president says Israel ‘meant it when we signed the agreement,’ notes his stance on two-state...

21.01.2025 8

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As ceasefire begins, Netanyahu faces critical 6 weeks for both country and coalition

At start of hostage-ceasefire process, prime minister offers assertions that seem to contradict some terms of the agreement, and could pose a major...

21.01.2025 10

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‘Peacemaker and unifier’: Trump hails Gaza deal in his second inaugural address

Incoming US president promises new ‘golden age’ as he takes oath for historic second term; NYC rabbi offers prayer for remaining 94 hostages held...

21.01.2025 10

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Netanyahu, congratulating Trump, predicts ‘best days’ of Israel-US relations ahead

As US president is inaugurated, Israeli leaders thank him for help with hostage deal, PM ‘looks forward’ to toppling Hamas with his help; European...

21.01.2025 30

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‘A big day,’ but… Israeli leaders welcome freed hostages, even as some bash the deal

Expressing joy and relief, government figures welcome the three hostages’ return to Israel, with the far-right saying this doesn’t contradict the...

20.01.2025 60

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Security cabinet approves hostage-ceasefire deal; full cabinet meets to review, vote on it

First hostages to be freed Sunday afternoon; Smotrich said to agree to stay in coalition; relatives of hostages not set for release in 1st phase urge...

17.01.2025 30

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Israel holds off on approving hostage deal, accusing Hamas of reneging on details

Cabinet vote on deal delayed amid dispute on identities of prisoners to be freed; Hamas denies backtracking; official not in PMO says Netanyahu...

16.01.2025 60

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Trump would have been convicted had he not been reelected, says ex-US special counsel

Report says that while Justice Department cannot convict sitting president, evidence against Trump in Jan. 6 case ‘was sufficient to obtain and...

14.01.2025 30

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Israel uncovers Iranian plot to lure businessman to Dubai under pretext of interview

National Security Council says man’s phone infected with hacking malware by someone who contacted him on Telegram, posing as employee of Al Arabiya...

14.01.2025 30

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Israeli officials: Deal will see 33 hostages freed in 1st stage, most of them alive

Negotiations to free remaining captives to begin on 16th day of potential ceasefire deal; talks advanced after ‘tense’ meeting between Netanyahu,...

14.01.2025 100

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Sa’ar rules out negotiation over substance of new judicial overhaul package

FM says some parts of proposal may change in legislative process but not ‘big elements’. Former Supreme Court president: Judges in new system will...

14.01.2025 30

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Survey: 62% of Israelis believe internal divisions worse threat than external dangers

A year after Hamas massacre, third of Israelis pessimistic about future and 20% would consider leaving, Hebrew U. poll finds; less than half...

07.10.2024 7

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Israel wins Paralympic silver in goalball, bronze in tennis, boosting medal count to 9

First team sport medal for Israel at the Games since 1988; Guy Sasson says he hopes his victory on the court ‘can give a small smile’ to the...

06.09.2024 20

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Israeli swimmer celebrates silver medal at Paralympics during ‘pain’ of tragic day

Ami Dadaon takes second place in 150m individual medley, as Mark Malyar finishes 5th in 200m individual medley; tennis players Adam Berdichevsky,...

02.09.2024 10

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Polio vaccination campaign begins in Gaza, health officials say

After first case of disease in enclave in 25 years found in 10-month-old boy, Israel agreed to temporary pauses in fighting to allow inoculation of...

01.09.2024 9

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Man arrested after attacking Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh

Two students treated for injuries caused by unidentified suspect; antisemitism on the rise on US campuses since October 7

01.09.2024 10

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Israeli swimmer clinches bronze at Paris Paralympics, nation’s third medal so far

Mark Malyar dedicates win to ‘soldiers protecting us’; tennis players Guy Sasson, Maayan Zikri win their matches, while badminton athletes Nina...

01.09.2024 10

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Judo Olympic medalists return home: ‘Our goal was to raise the flag of Israel high’

Raz Hershko, Peter Paltchik and Inbar Lanir greeted as heroes at Ben Gurion Airport, say they were honored to represent Israel in such challenging...

05.08.2024 10

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Sailing frustrations, surfing triumphs and tough judo battles for Israel in Paris

Low winds again delay iQFoil contest, where Sharon Kantor is heavy favorite; in Tahiti, Anat Lelior advances to round 3; judokas Timna Nelson-Levy,...

29.07.2024 4

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Judo, soccer, swimming and more: Results from Israel’s first full day at the Olympics

Ron Polonsky sets new Israeli record in men’s 100m breaststroke; Israel’s soccer team loses 2-4 to Paraguay; Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat has shaky...

28.07.2024 9

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In the pool, on the mat and in the river, Israeli Olympians seek gold and national pride

Amid security threats and likely protests, Israel’s 88 athletes in Paris are setting their sights on new achievements, with medal hopes strongest...

24.07.2024 5

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