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Trump seeks $1 billion in damages from Harvard University in antisemitism row

Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States in talks ‘free from threats’ * Russia...

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Palestinian Authority’s Abbas calls first-ever direct PLO parliament elections

PA leader sets November 1 date for vote on members of the Palestinian National Council, says ballots will also be cast abroad

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Man shot dead in I’billin, in 2nd killing in northern Arab town in less than a day

Police say shooting related to dispute between rival families, 14 arrested; On Monday, 50-year-old Raouf M’riessat shot dead in same town

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Groom suffers cardiac arrest at wedding, is resuscitated by guest

Paramedic helps bring back man’s heartbeat, before he is rushed to hospital in serious condition

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Yair Golan vows not to fund settlements if he comes to power

After allied Opposition Leader Lapid advises he retract statement, Democrats party chief clarifies he was referring to illegal outposts, and...

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IDF said to give Netanyahu document outlining how Hamas is rebuilding in Gaza

Three-page document quoted says the terror group ‘continues to deepen its governance, looking ahead to the next phase’ of the ceasefire...

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‘Muslim Brotherhood collaborator’: Right-wing agitators crash event hosted by Bennett

Former PM defends choice to include Ra’am in his short-lived government, but acknowledges current climate in Israel means he is unlikely to rely...

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Supreme Court freezes closure of Army Radio, says government must justify position

Supreme Court freezes closure of Army Radio, says government must justify position

Conditional order gives government until March 15 to explain decision to shut the station; ministers again call to defy the courts

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With a Grammy win, Steven Spielberg’s got his EGOT

With a Grammy win, Steven Spielberg’s got his EGOT

Iconic Jewish director and activist adds music prize, won for producing documentary on composer John Williams, to his award haul

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US, Iran ready to talk, with mediators organizing meeting in Ankara — report

US, Iran ready to talk, with mediators organizing meeting in Ankara — report

Tehran rejects demands for curbs on its ballistic missiles, support for terror groups; PM meets with Zamir after IDF chief’s DC visit; US says...

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Making history, Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli selected for NBA All-Star Game

Making history, Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli selected for NBA All-Star Game

Selection is latest accolade for Portland Trail Blazers star * UK ex-envoy Peter Mandelson quits Labour Party over new reports of Epstein links

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Family of reservist killed in Allenby Crossing attack seeks compensation from Jordan

Family of reservist killed in Allenby Crossing attack seeks compensation from Jordan

Slain officer’s son says working with Foreign Ministry to exert pressure on Hashemite Kingdom after deadly attack, notes Israel did the same in...

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Humans not welcome: Social media site for AI agents sparks unease

Moltbook platform, allowing AI chatbots to communicate with one another, generates a new religion, musings on sentience and a whole lot of online...

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Ex-hostages demand Gal Hirsch quit after ‘despicable comments’ that protests helped Hamas

Ex-hostages demand Gal Hirsch quit after ‘despicable comments’ that protests helped Hamas

Letter accuses government hostage point man of ‘blackmailing us not to speak out against’ Netanyahu and of using his role to seek spot on...

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Police question right-wing agitator who blocked cars of former top justice, ex-PM

Police question right-wing agitator who blocked cars of former top justice, ex-PM

Mordechai David summoned to Tel Aviv police station after law enforcement said to vacillate on whether to interrogate him; he blames probe on...

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After complaints, Encyclopaedia Britannica edits kids’ entries that erased Israel

After being flagged by UK Lawyers for Israel, site appears to remove map, change wording that asserted ‘Palestine’ extended from the...

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‘Shame on you’: Former hostage, families hit back at government’s captives point man

‘Shame on you’: Former hostage, families hit back at government’s captives point man

Freed captive Or Levy and others lash Gal Hirsch, who led official campaign for hostages’ return, after he said weekly protests assisted Hamas,...

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Trump hoping Iran will make a deal to give up its nuclear weapons

Trump hoping Iran will make a deal to give up its nuclear weapons

US president says Tehran ‘seriously talking’ with Washington * Right-wing agitator blocks car of former PM Ehud Barak for the second time...

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‘Chosen people’: Controversial US Border Patrol officer said to mock Jewish prosecutor

‘Chosen people’: Controversial US Border Patrol officer said to mock Jewish prosecutor

New York Times reports that Gregory Bovino complained that US Attorney in Minnesota Daniel Rosen — an Orthodox Jew — was difficult to reach during...

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Iranian dissidents use photo of ex-PM Bennett’s son in graphic of victims killed in protests

Iranian dissidents use photo of ex-PM Bennett’s son in graphic of victims killed in protests

Anti-regime Telegram channel referred to David Bennett as ‘Kourosh Shirini’ and said he was killed in Tehran; pro-regime outlets jump on...

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Satellite images indicate Iran working to salvage nuclear materials from damaged sites

Satellite images indicate Iran working to salvage nuclear materials from damaged sites

Experts say new roofs at Isfahan, Natanz likely part of effort ‘to assess whether key assets, such as limited stocks of highly enriched uranium,...

31.01.2026 3

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US okays over $6.5 billion in new military sales to Israel, including Apache gunships

US okays over $6.5 billion in new military sales to Israel, including Apache gunships

Pentagon says package also includes $1.98 billion of light armored utility vehicles * Two Palestinians reportedly wounded by settler arson attack in...

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Two Palestinians said wounded by settler arson attack in West Bank

Two Palestinians said wounded by settler arson attack in West Bank

Resident of hamlet near Ramallah says locals earlier warned Israeli security forces of potential attack, but troops left before assailants arrived; no...

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Health Ministry recalls another batch of Nutrilon baby formula after toxin findings

Health Ministry recalls another batch of Nutrilon baby formula after toxin findings

Tests find excessive level of bacteria-created cereulide, which can cause non-life-threatening vomiting and diarrhea, in specific batch of Stage One...

30.01.2026 1

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Apple buys Israeli startup, reportedly for $2 billion, that reads facial ‘micro movements’

Apple buys Israeli startup, reportedly for $2 billion, that reads facial ‘micro movements’

In its second-largest ever acquisition, US tech giant acquires Q.ai amid effort to break into wearables market; 30% of firm’s staff were called...

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Almost 2 million Israelis below poverty line, including 1 in 4 kids – latest annual report

Almost 2 million Israelis below poverty line, including 1 in 4 kids – latest annual report

National Insurance figures for 2024 show 21% of Israelis live in poverty, including 880,000 children and 150,000 elderly citizens, the 2nd-highest...

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WHO decries attacks on Iranian hospitals, medical staff during protest crackdown

WHO decries attacks on Iranian hospitals, medical staff during protest crackdown

UN agency confirms attacks on hospitals in Tehran and Ilam; says at least five doctors detained while treating patients, 50 paramedics injured and 200...

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Less than a third of Israelis say country won the war against Hamas in Gaza, poll finds

Less than a third of Israelis say country won the war against Hamas in Gaza, poll finds

Only 17% think Hamas will lay down its arms, according to Channel 12; Zman survey finds a third of Israelis oppose any partnership with Arab parties,...

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Freed captive Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment during Gaza captivity

Freed captive Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment during Gaza captivity

In BBC interview, ex-hostage recalls being captured by terrorists on Oct. 7 and shot in the legs while trying to flee, says Palestinian civilians beat...

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Trump confirms talking to Iran, says he plans to again; hopes US won’t have to take military action

‘We have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now,’ US president reiterates * Hostages Forum to hold its final...

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Iranian Mossad agent details role in internal attacks on regime during 12-day war

Iranian Mossad agent details role in internal attacks on regime during 12-day war

Unnamed operative tells Israeli TV that he led a team that used smuggled weapons to carry out preemptive strike; PM’s office: Fordo attack plans...

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Cops reportedly probing right-wing agitator who blocked ex-judge Aharon Barak’s car

Cops reportedly probing right-wing agitator who blocked ex-judge Aharon Barak’s car

Investigation said opened into Mordechai David, other activists over incident targeting former Supreme Court president; Environment Minister Silman...

29.01.2026 2

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Settlers reportedly set fire to homes in West Bank Bedouin enclave near Jerusalem

Settlers reportedly set fire to homes in West Bank Bedouin enclave near Jerusalem

Key funding bill passes first reading in Knesset * Brooklyn man sentenced to 15 years in prison over Iran-backed plot to kill dissident living in US

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Iran threatens to hit ‘heart of Tel Aviv’ in response to any US attack

As tensions soar, top adviser to Khamenei vows ‘unprecedented’ response, including against ‘all who support the aggressor,’...

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Syrian leader to meet Putin for second time, as Russian presence in country dwindles

Syrian leader to meet Putin for second time, as Russian presence in country dwindles

Sharaa has struck friendly tone with Moscow, but still seeks Assad’s extradition from Russia, where he fled after coup

28.01.2026 1

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BBC fails to mention Jews in some Holocaust Remembrance Day coverage, sparking outrage

BBC fails to mention Jews in some Holocaust Remembrance Day coverage, sparking outrage

British national broadcaster apologizes after anchors say ‘six million people’ killed, report doesn’t mention Jews, antisemitism;...

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Trump: ‘A beautiful armada’ is sailing toward Iran right now, ‘I hope they make a deal’

Trump: ‘A beautiful armada’ is sailing toward Iran right now, ‘I hope they make a deal’

MBS tells Iranian president that he won’t allow attacks on Islamic Republic from Saudi territory * Pre-Oct. 7 Hamas memo quotes top Islamic...

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Netanyahu: Israeli soldiers lost their lives in Gaza due to Biden-era arms embargo

Netanyahu: Israeli soldiers lost their lives in Gaza due to Biden-era arms embargo

In incendiary allegation, premier says IDF ‘didn’t have enough ammunition,’ but ’embargo’ ended when Trump took office;...

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Several of Iran’s Jews detained over protests, community says it’s a mistake — report

Several of Iran’s Jews detained over protests, community says it’s a mistake — report

Community leaders are working to get detainees freed, sources tell Hebrew media, as Jews signal total loyalty to the regime, say they’ve stayed...

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Trump briefed that Iran regime’s hold on power at ‘weakest point’ since 1979 – report

Trump briefed that Iran regime’s hold on power at ‘weakest point’ since 1979 – report

New York Times report comes as US president moves significant forces within striking distance of Iran; Trump says Tehran is looking to ‘make a...

27.01.2026 6

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Despite boycott, High Court chief says he still extends a hand to Justice Minister Levin

Despite boycott, High Court chief says he still extends a hand to Justice Minister Levin

In a rare interview on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Isaac Amit vows legal system will ‘continue on our path’...

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After 843 days, with return of Ran Gvili’s body, Times of Israel takes down its ‘Israel at War’ counter

After 843 days, with return of Ran Gvili’s body, Times of Israel takes down its ‘Israel at War’ counter

Hamas is not destroyed, ToI’s editor stresses, but with the last hostage returned – formally completing the first phase of Trump’s...

27.01.2026 10

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Trump: Iran wants to talk, situation ‘in flux’ after US sent ‘big armada’ to Mideast

Trump: Iran wants to talk, situation ‘in flux’ after US sent ‘big armada’ to Mideast

US official says Washington ‘open for business’ if Tehran recognizes terms for nuclear deal * US official: Rafah crossing will reopen...

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‘Our pride is greater than our sorrow’: Family of Ran Gvili hail his heroism, Israel’s strength, as body comes home

‘Our pride is greater than our sorrow’: Family of Ran Gvili hail his heroism, Israel’s strength, as body comes home

Gvili’s parents, Itzik and Talik, express pain and gratitude as their son’s body returns to Israel for burial, marking a bittersweet end...

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17 suspects linked to Israeli soccer team arrested in match-fixing probe

17 suspects linked to Israeli soccer team arrested in match-fixing probe

Police suspect organized crime group used FC Kiryat Yam to launder money in illegal gambling operation that took bets on games with pre-determined...

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Israeli airlines ease cancellation terms amid jitters over possible war with Iran

Israeli airlines ease cancellation terms amid jitters over possible war with Iran

El Al and Arkia offering full credit refund for cancellations up to 48 hours before departure; Israir ‘cancellation shield’ customers can...

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Far-right ministers said to decry decision to open Rafah Crossing at cabinet meeting

Far-right ministers said to decry decision to open Rafah Crossing at cabinet meeting

Rubio tells Iraqi PM government controlled by Iran can’t put Baghdad’s interests first * University of Wisconsin chancellor tapped as next...

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China’s top general accused of leaking nuclear weapons secrets to US — report

China’s top general accused of leaking nuclear weapons secrets to US — report

Zhang Youxia, 75, also reportedly probed over efforts to build his own sphere of influence within Communist Party, is latest top official targeted in...

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Iran opposition outlet says regime killed over 36,000 people on January 8-9

Iran opposition outlet says regime killed over 36,000 people on January 8-9

Iran International cites witnesses, victims’ families and internal reports; NY Times reports Khamenei ordered authorities to crush protests...

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Trump causes flap with AI image of ‘Greenland penguin’

Trump causes flap with AI image of ‘Greenland penguin’

White House posts picture of US president walking with flightless bird, but social media users quickly point out they only live in southern hemisphere

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