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Ben Sales

The Times of Israel

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Will Mamdani’s election spur a mass aliyah from NYC? Don’t count on it

Cities throughout history have seen their once-thriving Jewish communities pushed out by hate; but Israel shouldn’t ready the tarmac for waves...

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Ben Sales

‘Our fight isn’t over’: Hostages Square rally shows Israel’s uncertainty and determination

‘Our fight isn’t over’: Hostages Square rally shows Israel’s uncertainty and determination

Six days ago, joy swept over Israel as 20 living hostages came home; Saturday night’s rally illustrated how, in the short time since then,...

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Trump snubbed; Nobel Peace Prize given to Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado

Machado, who is living in hiding, recognized for unifying opposition against Maduro; hostage families say nobody has done more for peace than Trump,...

10.10.2025 50

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EU-monitored pedestrian crossing on Gaza-Egypt border to reopen next week

Italian defense minister says passage through Rafah crossing will be available to anyone who wants, subject to Israel and Egypt’s approval

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Masses begin returning to Gaza City as IDF withdraws, opens coastal road

People chant ‘God is great’ as they return to check on their homes where IDF offensive took place; Gazans begin clearing rubble from...

10.10.2025 30

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As Hamas pressured to leave Gaza, experts see echoes of 1982 PLO exit from Lebanon

Decades after Arafat was pushed out of Beirut, Hamas’s leaders may also choose exile over death; despite key differences, history shows what...

10.10.2025 40

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Singing, cheering, anticipation mix at Hostages Square after deal to free captives

Tel Aviv plaza, long the hub of hostage rallies, sees singing, dancing, praise for Donald Trump, and continued wariness hours after agreement...

09.10.2025 10

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‘Prayers are not enough’: Hostage families urge ceasefire deal on eve of national strike

Sister of Shiri Bibas warns Israel facing ‘total moral destruction’ as Gaza City takeover looms and families of hostages take to the...

17.08.2025 50

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Gaza photographer denies staging images of hunger or affiliating with Hamas

Israeli investigative group also casts doubt on those citing German tabloid report accusing photographer Anas Zayed Fteiha of creating ‘Hamas...

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Hundreds of rabbis demand Israel stop ‘using starvation as a weapon of war’

Letter signed by rabbis worldwide and across denominations warns of ‘grave moral crisis,’ calls on government to work urgently ‘to...

27.07.2025 60

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Ex-hostage Ilana Gritzewsky says ‘political cowardice’ endangers captives

Recounting abuse, released hostage tells Knesset committee she was made to be ‘property’ in Gaza, urges an end to the war

14.07.2025 20

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‘Why are you leaving me?’: 4 soldiers killed in Beit Hanoun attack laid to rest

Hundreds mourn Meir Shimon Amar, Moshe Nissim Frech, Noam Aharon Musgadian and Benyamin Asulin, slain Monday night in Gaza; Staff Sgt. Moshe Shmuel...

09.07.2025 60

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Trump says no enriched uranium moved out of Fordo as debate over strikes’ impact continues

US defense chief also says he’s seen no intel that stockpile was removed, contrary to claims by European officials; UN atomic agency head: Fordo...

26.06.2025 10

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GOP firebrand claims link between JFK assassination, his opposition to Israeli atomic program

Marjorie Taylor Greene also tells Jewish Fox News host who backed Iran strikes to meet ‘my friend Jesus,’ questions whether Trump’s life now in...

25.06.2025 50

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Schools may reopen Wednesday for first time in nearly 2 weeks if ceasefire holds

Home Front Command set to decide on return to classrooms; schools damaged by missile fire will not be obligated to open

24.06.2025 20

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In leaked call, Israeli operative tells Iranian general: ‘You have 12 hours to escape’

Audio recorded at the beginning of Israel’s attack on Iran and obtained by Washington Post was reportedly part of a broad intelligence operation

23.06.2025 10

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‘Humans of New York’ stirs controversy with Jewish anti-Zionist member of Neturei Karta

Unlike most of the intimate, tragic or heartwarming stories shared on the wildly popular social media account, Friday’s post mainly focuses on the...

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Popular pro-Palestinian TikTok influencer endorses murder of Israeli embassy staffers

After initially condemning killing of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, Guy Christensen tells his over 3M followers that the shooter...

24.05.2025 60

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Jewish groups urge $1b in federal funding to secure institutions after DC attack

Over 40 Jewish groups request money for protection at synagogues, day schools; call museum shooting a ‘direct consequence’ of spiking antisemitism...

23.05.2025 40

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Pro-Palestinian social media accounts cheer killing of Israeli staffers at DC museum

Names of users hailing double murder in Washington include ‘oct 7th enjoyer’ and ‘More Elias, More Rodney, More Luigi,’ the...

23.05.2025 60

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11 thinkers from across the spectrum weigh in on what might end the Gaza war

Despite polls of Israelis, Palestinians and US Jews saying that all want a negotiated end to fighting, the conflict continues. Experts from each group...

17.05.2025 40

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Tunisian Jewish man stabbed in Djerba ahead of pilgrimage to synagogue on the island

Community representative says victim hurt but ‘doing well’ after being attacked for still unclear motive, says he was ‘bothered a lot’ by FM...

10.05.2025 60

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Germany’s new chancellor holds first phone call with Netanyahu

Friedrich Merz tells PM that existence of Jewish state is part of post-Nazi Germany’s raison d’etat; readout says he also raised ‘humanitarian...

10.05.2025 40

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‘Honey, he’s had enough of you’: Trump’s Mideast moves increasingly seem to sideline Israel

After campaigning on his backing for Israel, analysts say US president no longer taking Netanyahu ‘into account’ amid series of decisions that...

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Leo XIV, first American pope, studied under pioneer in Jewish-Catholic relations

New pontiff hasn’t commented publicly on Israel, isn’t a prominent figure in fighting antisemitism, but US Jewish leaders optimistic that...

09.05.2025 60

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Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s goes on Tucker Carlson and says, ‘I love Jesus Christ’

The reference raises eyebrows because Cohen previously cited his ‘proud’ Jewish identity in defending the company’s West Bank settlement boycott

08.05.2025 40

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Survey finds 38% of American Jews believe in afterlife

Figure far lower than 83% of American Christians and 58% of Israeli Jews who believe in life after death; Pew poll also finds US Jews follow religious...

08.05.2025 10

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US administration says no new grants for Harvard until White House demands addressed

Education Department official accuses university of ‘serious failures’ in four areas, including antisemitism, after head of school acknowledged...

06.05.2025 40

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Michigan AG suggests Jewish group caused her to drop charges against anti-Israel protesters

Dana Nessel, who is Jewish, says case was undercut by letter from Jewish Community Relations Council of Ann Arbor defending her against claims of bias...

06.05.2025 40

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Pogues, Thin Lizzy, Massive Attack among bands to defend Kneecap’s ‘freedom of expression’

Dozens of performers sign letter supporting Northern Irish rappers who projected ‘F*ck Israel’ at Coachella, appeared to cheer Hamas and...

03.05.2025 30

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Just one Jewish coach still in NCAA title contention

Out of three who entered tournament’s Final Four just Todd Golden of Florida remains after beating Auburn, coached by Bruce Pearl; will face Houston...

07.04.2025 40

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Charity run by wife of pro-Israel US senator defaced with ‘genocide’ slogan

John Fetterman says partner Gisele ‘shouldn’t have to put up with’ vandalism that he’s grown accustomed to since Oct. 7, as Jewish groups slam...

05.04.2025 10

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Three Jewish coaches lead hoopsters to NCAA tourney’s Final Four

Todd Golden, Bruce Pearl and Jon Scheyer finagle championship bids for top March Madness seeds Florida, Auburn and Duke, along with Houston team...

31.03.2025 20

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Auburn vs Michigan: 2 of March Madness’ most prominent Jews face off

Israeli-American Danny Wolf of Michigan revels in dispelling stereotypes about Jews and sports, while Auburn’s Bruce Pearl has advocated for the...

29.03.2025 50

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After recognizing LGBTQ club, YU president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to school

Ari Berman denies university has reversed position; new campus group, ‘Hareni,’ says it demonstrates Jewish and LGBTQ identities can coexist in...

28.03.2025 10

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Former allies, divided by Trumpian style, vie to represent NYC Orthodox neighborhood

State Sen. Simcha Felder and radio host Heshy Tischler joined forces to open playgrounds during pandemic. Now they’re competing in race for city...

26.03.2025 30

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Israel’s antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted on far-right invites to antisemitism confab

Michal Cotler-Wunsh says Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli did not tell her he was inviting European far-right politicians to Jerusalem conference now...

22.03.2025 40

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After years of litigation, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club

‘Hareni’ will operate according to ‘approved guidelines’ of YU’s senior rabbis, statement says; recognition follows...

21.03.2025 20

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Longtime Palestinian owner of Philly kosher bagel store schmeared over Oct. 7 posts

After 27 years serving the community, Nick Sammoudi is the subject of an online petition as customers ask for his certification to be revoked amid...

21.03.2025 40

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Netanyahu gifts silver-plated pager to visiting US Senator Fetterman

Pennsylvania Democrat, who says he loved the Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah, in turn gives PM a framed photo of news article about an effort to...

20.03.2025 30

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US Jews think Oct. 7 ‘could happen here’: 10 quotes from Chuck Schumer’s NYT interview

Released just before his book ‘Antisemitism in America: A Warning’ hits shelves, wide-ranging discussion includes concerns on how the...

17.03.2025 10

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Joe Rogan hosts Holocaust revisionist on his podcast, complains of ‘paranoid’ Jews

Week after hosting antisemitic conspiracy theorist, podcaster praises ‘nuanced’ and ‘comprehensive’ views of Darryl Cooper, who falsely claims...

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US shock jock with history of antisemitism gets nationally syndicated radio show

Anthony Cumia, who posts antisemitic, racist and pro-Hitler content on social media, refrains from overt attacks on Jews as he returns to airwaves...

13.03.2025 30

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US pro-Israel LGBTQ group names new leadership after sexual misconduct scandal

A Wider Bridge appoints LA-based Rabbi Denise Eger interim director following charges against predecessor Ethan Felson; former Arizona Rep. Daniel...

12.03.2025 30

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Deputy Pentagon press secretary wrote antisemitic posts about Leo Frank

Kingsley Wilson shared conspiracy theories about Jewish victim of notorious 1915 lynching; has expressed support for prominent antisemite Kanye West...

06.03.2025 30

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‘No Other Land,’ about Israel razing Palestinian village, wins best documentary Oscar

Two of film’s four co-directors, an Israeli and a Palestinian, use acceptance speeches to call for Palestinian rights; Israeli Yuval Avraham also...

03.03.2025 40

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Orthodox pro-Israel group to honor Steve Bannon, unfazed by straight-arm gesture

Israel365’s founder rejects criticism of the former Trump advisor, calls him a ‘warrior for Israel’; Jewish school originally set to host event...

01.03.2025 40

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Poll finds number of US Democrats backing Israel dwindling to 33%

All-time low figure marks sharp decline from 63% who viewed Israel favorably just three years ago, but Jewish Democrats point to ‘unwavering’...

26.02.2025 10

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Pro-Israel influencer Lizzy Savetsky praises Meir Kahane clip, setting off firestorm

Other pro-Israel voices condemn normalization of extremist rabbi who urged expulsion of Arabs, while calls for mass transfers of Palestinians have...

26.02.2025 30

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Over 50 NY rabbis implore mayor and governor to oppose mass deportations

Letter to Eric Adams, Kathy Hochul comes as former faces calls to resign as administration moves to drop graft charges against him so he’ll help...

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