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Noam Lehmann

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Palestinian driver critically injured near Ramallah; police say he sped at officers

Palestinian driver critically injured near Ramallah; police say he sped at officers

Police claim officer fired at vehicle after it accelerated toward him, causing man to crash into roadblock

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Palestinians say Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 11, including 3 journalists, 2 children

Palestinians say Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 11, including 3 journalists, 2 children

IDF says strike on journalists targeted ‘suspects’ operating Hamas-affiliated drone near troops; army also says troops opened fire on...

21.01.2026 36

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Police scrap appointment of man with history of anti-LGBTQ incitement, race crimes

Police scrap appointment of man with history of anti-LGBTQ incitement, race crimes

Rahamim Hugi had been tapped to serve as head of the police force’s new ultra-Orthodox enlistment directorate, with a rank of chief superintendent

20.01.2026 32

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Month after Bondi Hanukkah attack, Australian MPs pass stricter gun, hate crime laws

Month after Bondi Hanukkah attack, Australian MPs pass stricter gun, hate crime laws

PM Albanese says his leadership is ‘tackling antisemitism, tackling hate, and getting dangerous guns off our streets,’ as parliament votes...

20.01.2026 47

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Israel demolishes UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters; UN agency: ‘Unprecedented attack’

Israel demolishes UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters; UN agency: ‘Unprecedented attack’

Israel, which has banned the agency, says compound doesn’t enjoy immunity as UNRWA had ceased operations there; Ben Gvir celebrates at scene:...

20.01.2026 75

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Police arrest dozens, seize weapons and fake products in East Jerusalem operation

Police arrest dozens, seize weapons and fake products in East Jerusalem operation

Raid led by Ben Gvir’s former pick for police chief reportedly sees forces march 60 former prisoners to entrance of Shuafat and snap group photo...

19.01.2026 17

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Settlers beat Palestinians and activists, set fire to homes in West Bank Bedouin camp

2 Palestinians , 2 foreign activists hospitalized after attack on Khallet al-Sidra, says PA; CCTV footage appears to feature sounds of gunfire

18.01.2026 50

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Hamas says senior officer killed in Gaza strike, accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire

Hamas says senior officer killed in Gaza strike, accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire

No comment from IDF as Palestinian media reports at least six killed in strike on Muhammad al-Hawli’s family home in Deir al-Balah, including...

16.01.2026 14

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Truck carrying anti-Shah banner drives through Iran demonstration in Los Angeles

One person hit but no serious injuries, according to Los Angeles police; driver detained after being swarmed by anti-regime demonstrators

12.01.2026 44

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Head of Gaza militia claims killing of senior Hamas cop

Hamas-controlled interior ministry says Lt. Col. Muhammad al-Astal was slain by ‘agents of the Israeli occupation’ near Khan Younis

12.01.2026 56

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Hamas tells its Gaza agencies to prepare to cede power as part of truce plan

Terror group spokesman says it will ‘hand over all authorities’ in Gaza to an ‘independent Palestinian technocratic...

12.01.2026 78

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Settlers wound 3 Palestinians, torch cars in latest West Bank attack; 3 arrested

Footage from assault in Nablus shows at least a dozen masked assailants hurling stones, kicking bent-over man and beating him with a club

09.01.2026 33

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Hamas, Red Cross resume search for last hostage’s remains in Gaza City

US reportedly backs Israel policy of opening Rafah Crossing in both directions only after return of Ran Gvili’s body; anti-Hamas militia claims...

07.01.2026 13

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Debuting new spokesman, Hamas admits former ‘Abu Obeida’ killed in August

Terror group also confirms death of Muhammad Sinwar for the first time, seven months after the commander was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza

29.12.2025 58

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Israel said to detain Islamic Jihad operative during search for final hostage’s body

Palestinian sources tell Asharq al-Awsat IDF nabbed terror group member in the Hamas-held area of the Strip; PIJ claims it no longer holds Ran...

28.12.2025 36

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Hamas said set to soon elect new leader, with pro-Iran candidate Hayya likely to win

Report says the other leading candidate is terror group’s former head Mashaal, who is said to favor diplomacy on Gaza whereas frontrunner backs...

28.12.2025 74

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Settler reservist rams ATV into praying Palestinian in West Bank; IDF launches probe

Perpetrator, who’s now had weapon confiscated, earlier fired gun inside village; five Israelis arrested for throwing stones at Palestinian...

26.12.2025 59

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Israel said to quietly return body of Jordanian truck driver who killed 2 IDF soldiers

Family of Allenby crossing attacker Abd al-Muttalib al-Qaisi says his remains were handed to Jordan overnight; military sources say body returned...

25.12.2025 54

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Palestinian home in West Bank burned, vandalized in apparent settler attack

Attackers torch house in town of al-Mazraa al-Sharqiya, vandalize it with ‘price tag’ grafitti; no injuries reported

25.12.2025 15

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Report: Israel began airdropping weapons to Syrian Druze days after Assad’s ouster

Defensive equipment shipments continue, but arms deliveries tapered off as Israel sought talks with Sharaa and grew wary of Syrian Druze infighting,...

24.12.2025 72

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Palestinian teen reportedly shot dead, as video appears to show him fleeing

Palestinian media, town’s mayor, says settler killed Muheeb Ahmed Jibril, 16; footage purports to show him running away from unidentified...

17.12.2025 10

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Hamas rejects disarmament, confirms senior commander Saad killed in Israeli strike

In speech, top official Khalil al-Hayya also says international force shouldn’t take over Gaza; Hamas accuses ‘agents of the...

14.12.2025 44

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Hundreds protest in Jaffa after Arab woman allegedly pepper-sprayed by Jews

Demonstrators denounce ‘racist’ violence, say they’re ‘not afraid of conflict’ with security services; former Knesset...

14.12.2025 69

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‘No pardon for Oct. 7’: Protesters in Tel Aviv blast PM, call for return of Ran Gvili

Some 1,500 demonstrators, including freed hostages and bereaved parents, pan Netanyahu’s government, demanding elections and state probe into...

14.12.2025 82

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Austria passes law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14

Conservative-led government says ban will protect girls ‘from oppression,’ though Amnesty International says law is ‘blatant...

11.12.2025 26

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‘The cold killed her’: 8-month-old dies as Storm Byron soaks Gaza displacement camps

Another Palestinian said killed by wall that collapsed due to heavy rainfall, as Hamas accuses Israel of refusing to let in mobile homes

11.12.2025 39

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Syria permits group to restore Jewish property seized under previous regimes

Son of Syrian rabbi meets with Syria’s social affairs minister in Damascus, tours father’s former synagogue; two Israeli rabbis reportedly...

11.12.2025 75

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Weekly anti-government protests take center stage after end of weekly hostage rallies

Protesters focus on demand for state commission of inquiry, equal military conscription laws, while others rally down south to ensure final captive,...

07.12.2025 75

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Hezbollah won’t give up its weapons without a decision from Iran — Lebanese FM

Youssef Rajji says terror group is ‘rebuilding itself in many ways’ and seeking to ‘regain its power internally,’ confirms...

07.12.2025 31

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From hospital, severely hurt 18-year-old Palestinian describes beating by settlers near Ramallah

Owais Hamam says group of Israelis kidnapped him from West Bank village after assaulting him; no immediate comment from IDF as he accuses troops of...

06.12.2025 82

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Iraq backtracks after Hezbollah and Houthis listed as terror groups

Prime Minister Sudani, seeking to stay in power atop bloc containing pro-Iran factions, announces investigation after lawmaker slams his...

04.12.2025 64

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Germany to return Nazi-looted artifacts to Poland at diplomatic confab

Delegation led by Merz set to hand back saintly bust and crusader manuscripts, in move expected to smooth over long-held tensions with Poland over...

01.12.2025 25

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Four foreign activists said wounded by settlers near Jericho, one seriously

Three Italians and one Canadian are accosted in Ein al-Duyuk by masked gang, who beat them and steal their passports, wallets and phones

01.12.2025 19

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Father of last Israeli hostage in Gaza: Truce mustn’t advance until final 2 bodies returned

At what may be final weekly rally, hundreds gather to demand return of Ran Gvili, Sudthisak Rinthalak; relatives denounce government Oct. 7 probe,...

30.11.2025 75

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Attacker killed, IDF says, 60 reportedly detained in northern West Bank operation

Military says troops unhurt after Palestinian man throws explosive; large operation targets terror infrastructure; mayor of Palestinian town among...

27.11.2025 64

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‘The Zionists should be worried’: Threats, anti-US chants at funeral of Hezbollah No. 2

Day after IDF assassination of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, thousands of supporters of terror group chant, ‘We will not leave our weapons,’ in...

25.11.2025 66

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Protesters in Tel Aviv, including opposition leaders, demand Oct. 7 state inquiry

Demonstrators denounce government’s planned self-mandated probe: ‘Don’t appear before a committee that has the blood of the fallen and...

23.11.2025 70

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In LA, pro-Israel groups hold inaugural Pride conference to counter ‘Queers for Palestine’

Ex-hostage Emily Damari, who hid her lesbian identity from Hamas captors, tells attendees at LA event: ‘You guys may be for Palestine, but I can...

18.11.2025 56

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‘You brought me home’: Ex-hostages thank protesters for their return, call for last 3 captives’ release

Nationwide demonstrations call for slain captives held in Gaza to be brought home, demand formation of state commission of inquiry

16.11.2025 75

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‘Emotional rollercoaster’: At rally, dead hostage’s brother laments month-long wait for body

Freed captives say everyone must return; Rom Braslavski says he saw Hostages Square on TV in Gaza, longed to get there; Golan: Anti-government...

09.11.2025 74

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Bereaved families, freed hostages demand state inquiry and return of 11 dead captives

At Hostages Square, freed abductee Eitan Horn calls weekly rallies ‘one of the most important civil struggles in history’; in Jerusalem,...

02.11.2025 77

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Hostage families urge ‘every possible sanction’ on Hamas to secure captives’ return

At rally, father of slain hostage accuses terror group of violating deal by withholding bodies; parents of soldier who was held captive demand state...

26.10.2025 83

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Ex-hostage’s mom at rally: Israel can only heal when all bodies return, PM faces justice

Government ‘will never evade responsibility’ for Oct. 7, says Einav Zangauker after her son returned in deal; Labor MK Kariv urges further...

19.10.2025 58

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‘Miracles can happen’: Witkoff leads what many hope is final Hostages Square rally

US special envoy, Kushner and Ivanka Trump applauded at rally, as crowd cheers US president, boos Netanyahu; families of slain hostages voice concern...

12.10.2025 66

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‘Now or never’: Tens of thousands rally as Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan nears final push

At weekly Tel Aviv protest, one ex-hostage says that for first time since his release, he is hopeful for a deal; another notes that on Yom Kippur,...

05.10.2025 98

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Brother of slain hostage slams PM’s ’empty’ UN speech, blames him for Oct. 7 ‘holocaust’

As thousands attend rallies, families demand Netanyahu return from US with deal as ceasefire momentum grows, castigate him for thwarting deals,...

28.09.2025 85

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‘Every delay is mortal danger’: Hostage families denounce Qatar strike, demand deal

Speakers at Hostages Square warn assassination attempt on Hamas leaders has derailed fragile negotiations, as Israel readies major Gaza City offensive...

14.09.2025 56

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Masses rally against Gaza City takeover plan, urge soldiers to refuse, seek general strike

Tel Aviv’s Ayalon highway shut down as protesters light bonfires in the road; relatives of hostages bewail ‘eternal war-mongers’ for...

10.08.2025 117

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In EU first, Slovenia announces ban on all weapons trade with Israel

Israeli official calls move meaningless, since it has no defense procurement there; German FM warns that Jerusalem may become further diplomatically...

01.08.2025 39

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Hundreds in Tel Aviv demand end to Gaza war: ‘It’s a duty to refuse’

Actor accuses Israel of genocide; former IDF pilots call on current pilots to not carry out war crimes; one arrested in scuffle with police

01.08.2025 46

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