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‘Won’t give up’: Hostages Square candle-lighting held to urge release of Ran Gvili

Mother of last captive held in Gaza says Hamas ‘deceiving’ Israel and US over the whereabouts of his remains

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Israel said to warn US that Iran could use missile launch exercise as cover to strike

Israeli source tells news site that chances of attack are under 50% ‘but nobody is willing to take the risk’ * Culture minister threatens...

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‘Smokescreen’: Bereaved families attack government-sponsored October 7 probe

‘Smokescreen’: Bereaved families attack government-sponsored October 7 probe

As Netanyahu slated to determine scope of investigation into the attack, October Council says committee’s ‘sole purpose’ is to...

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Trump rebuffed Israeli request to keep some sanctions on Syria — report

Trump rebuffed Israeli request to keep some sanctions on Syria — report

US president reportedly offered Jerusalem ‘compensation’ for Washington’s lifting of Assad-era sanctions, which received final...

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Two dead in suspected murder-suicide in Bat Yam

Police investigate after man found unconscious in the street with a bloodstained knife; woman, apparently his mother, discovered with fatal stab...

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Australian PM orders review into police, intelligence services following Bondi attack

Australian PM orders review into police, intelligence services following Bondi attack

Report says Trump rebuffed Israeli request to keep some sanctions on Syria * Three Gazans who entered Israel during Oct. 7 invasion said arrested in...

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Netanyahu to present Trump with new Iran attack plans during US visit — report

Netanyahu to present Trump with new Iran attack plans during US visit — report

Jerusalem is concerned Tehran could rebuild its nuclear program, but is primarily worried about a potential surge in ballistic missile production to...

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High Court freezes police ban on soccer fans wearing shirts calling cops ‘scum’

High Court freezes police ban on soccer fans wearing shirts calling cops ‘scum’

Judges issue temporary order as they review case; police had barred from games those with shirts reading ‘Against the scum,’ with logos of...

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Australian state to ban ‘Globalize the intifada’ chant in wake of Bondi terror attack

Australian state to ban ‘Globalize the intifada’ chant in wake of Bondi terror attack

Amid hate speech crackdown, PM Albanese praises ‘unbreakable’ Jewish community ahead of national memorial for 15 slain in antisemitic attack;...

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How the ‘Reddit Detective Agency’ helped hunt for Brown killer and ‘blew the case open’

How the ‘Reddit Detective Agency’ helped hunt for Brown killer and ‘blew the case open’

Years after Reddit users falsely smeared Brown student as suspect in Boston marathon attack, tipster saved the day when AI-powered surveillance was of...

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MAGA civil war over Israel erupts into the open at Turning Point USA conference

MAGA civil war over Israel erupts into the open at Turning Point USA conference

Shapiro attacks conservative leaders for not calling out conspiracy theorists; Bannon: Shapiro a ‘cancer’ who wants US to put...

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Police open investigation after woman blows out Hanukkah candles in Tel Aviv mall

Police open investigation after woman blows out Hanukkah candles in Tel Aviv mall

Suspect could face up to three years in prison if police find she violated religious desecration law; no arrests have been made

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IDF ignored October 6 intel warning of Hamas attack the next morning – report

IDF ignored October 6 intel warning of Hamas attack the next morning – report

Drone operation over the Strip flagged Hamas behavior one day before October 7 attack, but military’s Southern Command reportedly dismissed it...

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US said to pitch ‘Project Sunrise’ — a plan to rebuild Gaza as luxury destination

US said to pitch ‘Project Sunrise’ — a plan to rebuild Gaza as luxury destination

Reported proposal drafted by top Trump officials to cost $112.1 billion over ten years; imagines ‘New Rafah’ as seat of government, Gaza...

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Police dismiss claim by family of woman attacked in Jaffa their car was vandalized

Police suspect vehicle broken into by ordinary criminals, after Hanan Abu Shehadeh’s husband said incident aimed at intimidating them following...

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Dermer’s departure creating vacuum that’s impacting US-Israel ties — report

Dermer’s departure creating vacuum that’s impacting US-Israel ties — report

Ex-minister said to run into legal issues over plan to remain involved in matters as private citizen; talks with Syria reportedly frozen over lack of...

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London police investigating vandalism of several public menorahs as hate crimes

London police investigating vandalism of several public menorahs as hate crimes

Damaged hanukkiahs found in Notting Hill, Muswell Hill and West Hampstead; cops probing if incidents are linked, say treating matter ‘extremely...

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Former PM Ehud Barak seen in a new Epstein estate image released by US Congress

Former PM Ehud Barak seen in a new Epstein estate image released by US Congress

Latest batch of 68 photos, published a day before US Justice Department’s deadline to release files, includes close-up of ‘Lolita’...

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Israeli, Lebanese officials meet directly for 2nd time amid efforts to maintain truce

Israeli, Lebanese officials meet directly for 2nd time amid efforts to maintain truce

Meeting attended by security and civilian officials; PM’s office says ‘economic initiatives’ were the focus; US reports the sides...

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Four more victims of Bondi attack laid to rest, including couple that tackled terrorist

Four more victims of Bondi attack laid to rest, including couple that tackled terrorist

Boris and Sofia Gurman died ‘not just because they were Jewish, but fighting for being Jewish,’ says rabbi; ‘Charitable’ Edith...

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New intel findings further confirm Hanukkah attack was ‘ISIS-inspired’ — Australian PM

New intel findings further confirm Hanukkah attack was ‘ISIS-inspired’ — Australian PM

Cops in Australia say suspects detained en route to Bondi Beach have ideological link with the terrorists * Funeral held for Jewish couple killed...

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Turkey said hoping to return Russian air defense systems to clear way for F-35 sale

Turkey said hoping to return Russian air defense systems to clear way for F-35 sale

Kremlin denies Putin discussed issue with Erdogan during a meeting last week, as Ankara considers how best to bolster its fleet of aging aircraft

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Funeral held for Alex Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor killed in Bondi Beach attack

Funeral held for Alex Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor killed in Bondi Beach attack

Alan Dershowitz says he told Trump that US Constitution not clear if he can serve third term * Bennett admits hackers accessed his Telegram account,...

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Albanese ‘abandoned’ Australia’s Jews, ignored ‘alarm bells,’ charges ex-treasurer

Albanese ‘abandoned’ Australia’s Jews, ignored ‘alarm bells,’ charges ex-treasurer

Josh Frydenberg, at site of attack, says massacre of Jews in Australia ‘all too predictable’; speaking next to PM, top Sydney rabbi says...

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New sexual assault complaint filed against pop star Eyal Golan

New sexual assault complaint filed against pop star Eyal Golan

Entertainer, who has faced similar accusations in the past, claims latest case is attempt to ‘blackmail’ him, says he has evidence to...

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Bennett denies his phone was hacked after Iranian group claims to leak its contents

Bennett denies his phone was hacked after Iranian group claims to leak its contents

The ‘Handala’ hackers group claims it breached ex-prime minister’s phone in ‘Operation Octopus,’ publishes images,...

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Oscars international shortlist features 4 films on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Historical epic ‘Palestine 36,’ about Mandate-era revolt, and ‘Voice of Hind Rajab,’ about Gazan girl killed during war, up...

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Young man stows away on flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna after eluding airport security

Young man stows away on flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna after eluding airport security

18-year-old manages to travel on Austrian Airlines flight without ticket, is returned to Israel upon arrival; two months ago, a different boy boarded...

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First funerals held for victims of Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre: ‘Our own Oct. 7′

Father-in-law of Rabbi Eli Schlanger vows ‘to show the world’ by lighting candles at site of attack on last night of Hanukkah * Australian...

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Major crimes unit takes over investigation in case of missing girl Haymanut Kasau

Major crimes unit takes over investigation in case of missing girl Haymanut Kasau

Police chief orders file on disappeared Ethiopian immigrant, 9, transferred to Lava 433; Channel 12 reports possible link to apparent attempted...

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Only 2 cops were on duty at Sydney Hanukkah event attacked by terrorists, official says

Only 2 cops were on duty at Sydney Hanukkah event attacked by terrorists, official says

Rabbi blasts tolerance for ‘vile statements’ at anti-Israel rallies preceding massacre; first funerals to be held Wednesday as officials...

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Italian PM Meloni fumes after court frees imam arrested for defending October 7

Italian PM Meloni fumes after court frees imam arrested for defending October 7

Appeals court rules Mohamed Shahin free to go despite interior minister ordering him deported; Turin Islamic leader said Hamas onslaught was not...

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Jewish couple tussled with Sydney terrorist before killing spree began — and were slain

Jewish couple tussled with Sydney terrorist before killing spree began — and were slain

Boris and Sofia Gurman seen in dashcam footage fighting with Sajid Akram before both were shot dead; Reuven Morrison seen hurling objects at gunman...

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Israeli envoy urges Australia to better protect its Jews: ‘Only they are forced to worship behind closed doors’

Israeli envoy urges Australia to better protect its Jews: ‘Only they are forced to worship behind closed doors’

Mourners in Sydney pay tribute to victims of massacre * Aussie PM notes ones of the terrorists was previously on radar of intelligence agency but...

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Victoria premier booed at Melbourne vigil amid ire at Labor party over Bondi attack

Victoria premier booed at Melbourne vigil amid ire at Labor party over Bondi attack

Jacinta Allan heckled while attending Hanukkah candle lighting and memorial at local synagogue, day after deadly antisemitic terror shooting at Jewish...

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Day after attack, mourners gather in Bondi to light Hanukkah candles, pray for peace

Day after attack, mourners gather in Bondi to light Hanukkah candles, pray for peace

Addressing vigil at massacre site, local rabbi tells some 1,000 people that ‘lightness will always persevere; darkness cannot continue where...

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Australian PM rejects Netanyahu’s linking of Palestine recognition to Bondi attack

Australian PM rejects Netanyahu’s linking of Palestine recognition to Bondi attack

Asked about accusation he ‘replaced weakness with weakness,’ Albanese calls for national unity, dismisses allegations he failed to act on...

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‘Out of darkness’: Freed hostages lead Hanukkah candle-lightings

‘Out of darkness’: Freed hostages lead Hanukkah candle-lightings

Emily Damari, Gali and Ziv Berman light menorah together, share video of dancing; four freed surveillance soldiers lead candle-lighting

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Lost Haredi 3-year-old found alone at West Bank bus terminal overnight

Lost Haredi 3-year-old found alone at West Bank bus terminal overnight

Child, who only speaks Yiddish, reunited with family on Monday morning; parents ferrying 11 kids reportedly say they mistakenly got off bus without...

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6 remain critically injured, 27 in hospital following Sydney terror attack

6 remain critically injured, 27 in hospital following Sydney terror attack

Father-in-law of murdered Chabad rabbi: ‘They’re looking to us to continue’ * Dutch police arrest 22 at protest of Amsterdam Hanukkah concert...

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Chabad rabbis, Ukrainian Holocaust survivor among those killed in Sydney Hanukkah attack

Chabad rabbis, Ukrainian Holocaust survivor among those killed in Sydney Hanukkah attack

At least 15 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire in a terror attack on a ‘Chanukah by the Sea’ event at Bondi Beach. These are...

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‘A genuine hero’: Unarmed Muslim bystander filmed disarming Sydney terrorist

Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, a local fruit vendor and father of 2, hailed as ‘hero’ by Netanyahu, Albanese after wrestling rifle from gunman during...

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At least 11 killed as gunmen open fire on Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

At least 11 killed as gunmen open fire on Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Dozens more wounded in terror attack on Chabad event, one of deadliest attacks on Jews outside Israel in decades; Australian authorities accused of...

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Former hostages, bereaved families demand Netanyahu open October 7 state probe

Former hostages, bereaved families demand Netanyahu open October 7 state probe

22 survivors of captivity and dozens of hostages’ relatives sign letter urging commission to ‘investigate all aspects’ of security...

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Germany says authorities foiled Islamist plot to attack Christmas market

Germany says authorities foiled Islamist plot to attack Christmas market

Egyptian, three Moroccans, and a Syrian detained Friday over plot to carry out attack on market in Dingolfing-Landau district

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Eisenkot takes heat for implying Zionist opposition bloc may partner with Arab parties

Eisenkot takes heat for implying Zionist opposition bloc may partner with Arab parties

Gantz scolds former party member, says chance of such an alliance ‘unrealistic after Oct. 7’; Likud slams opposition for relying on...

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US State Department said to ask 70 countries to contribute to Gaza stabilization force

US State Department said to ask 70 countries to contribute to Gaza stabilization force

19 nations have expressed willingness to provide troops or logistical support, The Wall Street Journal reports, but deployment appears far off as...

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Israel said to hope killing of Raad Saad doesn’t delay return of last hostage’s body

Israel said to hope killing of Raad Saad doesn’t delay return of last hostage’s body

Jerusalem pushing US to press Hamas to hand over remains of Ran Gvili after assassination of terror group’s Gaza No. 2, who reportedly rarely...

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Cabinet legalizes 19 West Bank outposts, including 2 vacated in 2005 disengagement

Cabinet legalizes 19 West Bank outposts, including 2 vacated in 2005 disengagement

Move unanimously approved, US was notified ahead of time, report says; PA slams ‘annexation, apartheid and complete Judaization of Palestinian...

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UN backs ICJ declaration that UNRWA isn’t infiltrated by Hamas; Israel denounces vote

UN backs ICJ declaration that UNRWA isn’t infiltrated by Hamas; Israel denounces vote

Head of Palestinian agency hails ‘strong endorsement’ from General Assembly; US also slams ‘unserious and biased’ resolution,...

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