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Education minister strips Israel Prize from professor over ICC war crimes petition

Yoav Kisch says he will not honor sociologist Eva Illoutz, citing 2021 document she signed with 180 others urging court not to trust Israel to...

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Northern mayor and deputy arrested for suspected electoral fraud, bribery

Suspect is reportedly Acre Mayor Amihai Ben Shlush, accused of bribing voters in return for city hall positions, and tender contracts for fixers

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Far from Israel, sister of Nepali Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi prays for his release

17-year-old Pushpa Joshi tells Haaretz that her brother, a 24-year-old agriculture student, ‘is a hostage in a war that isn’t his’; Joshi is one...

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Palestinian co-director of ‘No Other Land’ arrested after settlers reportedly beat him

Hamdan Ballal, 2 other Palestinians held on suspicion of throwing stones as Israelis attacked West Bank village; IDF: Violence began when...

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Lebanon reports 1 killed by Israeli drone strike in southern village

2 other Palestinians arrested alongside Oscar-winning activist for alleged rock-throwing * Houthis claim ballistic missile attack that set off sirens...

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US cabinet officials accidentally add journalist to group chat, share war plans

Trump adviser Mike Waltz inexplicably includes The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg in encrypted messaging chat to plan bombing campaign against...

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Hamas education official said among dead after series of overnight Gaza strikes

Hamas education official said among dead after series of overnight Gaza strikes

No immediate IDF comment as Palestinian media says bombing in Khan Younis killed Manar Abu Khater * Strikes also said to hit Nuseirat in Strip’s...

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Benny Begin, ex-minister and son of Likud founder, warns government ending democracy

Benny Begin, ex-minister and son of Likud founder, warns government ending democracy

Son of past prime minister Menachem Begin writes that government ‘does not want to govern, but to rule without limits,’ urges early elections to...

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High Court sets April 8 date to hear petitions against Shin Bet chief’s dismissal

High Court sets April 8 date to hear petitions against Shin Bet chief’s dismissal

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit, incoming Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg and Justice Daphne Barak-Erez assigned to panel for hearings

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Protesters march in Jerusalem as cabinet prepares for motion of no-confidence in AG

Protesters march in Jerusalem as cabinet prepares for motion of no-confidence in AG

Dozens of professors cancel class to join protests in capital, as university presidents threaten to strike if government ignores High Court injunction...

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Hostage negotiating team said displeased by conduct of new leader tapped by Netanyahu

Hostage negotiating team said displeased by conduct of new leader tapped by Netanyahu

Source involved says Dermer — who took the lead after PM’s sidelining of Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs — hasn’t maintained pace of...

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Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza reportedly kills Hamas political leader, wife

Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza reportedly kills Hamas political leader, wife

Levin said set to tap Netanyahu loyalist to serve on professional panel needed to approve AG’s firing * 2 arrested after protesters scuffle with...

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Contradicting known timeline, PM claims Qatar probe was opened to prevent Bar’s firing

Contradicting known timeline, PM claims Qatar probe was opened to prevent Bar’s firing

PM say AG, Shin Bet head opened probe into aides’ ties to Doha on same date he had set for Bar to present report on agency’s Oct. 7 failures, but...

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Police chief praises National Security Minister Ben Gvir in clip produced by cops

Video comes after far-right politician’s legally questionable reappointment this week, as fighting ensued in Gaza

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Weekend protests expected to draw masses amid renewed fighting, Shin Bet chief’s ouster

Weekend protests expected to draw masses amid renewed fighting, Shin Bet chief’s ouster

Families Forum plans ‘rage rally’ at Hostages Square to demand Israel return to negotiating table; Golan, Lapid to address earlier...

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Gadi Mozes recounts 482 days of solitary captivity: ‘Everything was psychological abuse’

Gadi Mozes recounts 482 days of solitary captivity: ‘Everything was psychological abuse’

Former hostage, 80, slams Netanyahu for not visiting Nir Oz, ‘evil’ government for not even welcoming him on his return; says most urgent...

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Poll: 63% of public fears for Israeli democracy as government votes to fire Shin Bet head

Poll: 63% of public fears for Israeli democracy as government votes to fire Shin Bet head

Survey finds 37% of government supporters worried, as separate poll shows over twice as many people have faith in the Supreme Court, attorney general,...

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Israeli said killed in avalanche near Villaroger in France

Israeli said killed in avalanche near Villaroger in France

Woman said to have been swept away by snow, four other members of group unharmed

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Houthis threaten to target Ben Gurion Airport ‘until the aggression against Gaza stops’

Houthis threaten to target Ben Gurion Airport ‘until the aggression against Gaza stops’

Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group claims latest ballistic missile launch toward Israel * IDF confirms airstrikes on Syrian military airbases targeting...

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‘Israel choosing endless war’: 40 freed hostages demand end to fighting, return to talks

‘Israel choosing endless war’: 40 freed hostages demand end to fighting, return to talks

Letter, also signed by 250 family members of hostages, calls renewed fighting in Gaza Strip a ‘criminal policy’ that risks lives of living...

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Suspects detained by police in ‘Qatargate’ probe named as PM aides Urich and Feldstein

Suspects detained by police in ‘Qatargate’ probe named as PM aides Urich and Feldstein

Feldstein already being investigated for leaking classified documents to German media; Urich reportedly did PR work for Gulf state in lead up to 2022...

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Opposition parties, NGOs petition High Court to intervene in Shin Bet chief’s firing

Opposition parties, NGOs petition High Court to intervene in Shin Bet chief’s firing

Lawmakers and several civil society groups allege ‘ulterior motives’ amid probe into Netanyahu aides’ ties to Qatar, pressure for state...

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Cabinet schedules ‘no-confidence’ motion against AG Sunday, starting firing process

Cabinet schedules ‘no-confidence’ motion against AG Sunday, starting firing process

Document prepared by justice minister calls Gali Baharav-Miara ‘long arm of the opposition,’ ahead of next step in long dismissal process that...

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‘Official,’ said to be PM, pushes conspiracy that Bar knew about Hamas attack but didn’t act

‘Official,’ said to be PM, pushes conspiracy that Bar knew about Hamas attack but didn’t act

High Court petition filed against first ever dismissal of a Shin Bet chief * Poll says Israelis oppose spymaster’s firing by 51-32%; trust Ronen...

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Ex-Supreme Court chief Aharon Barak says he fears Israel headed to civil war

Ex-Supreme Court chief Aharon Barak says he fears Israel headed to civil war

‘The rift in the people is immense, with no effort made to heal it,’ jurist says, adding that if he were still chief justice, he would...

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Full text: Freed hostage Eli Sharabi asks UN Security Council, ‘Where was the world?’

Full text: Freed hostage Eli Sharabi asks UN Security Council, ‘Where was the world?’

Released captive recounts horrors of captivity, recalls terrorists laughed as they told him his brother had been killed, says UN aid was stolen by...

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Arab Israeli charged with plotting ramming attack against soldiers

Arab Israeli charged with plotting ramming attack against soldiers

Shin Bet, police reveal Kafr Kanna resident Jihad Zureiqat was arrested last month before he could carry out assault; according to charge sheet, he...

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Rubio says Trump will take action against Iran if nuclear diplomacy falls short

Rubio says Trump will take action against Iran if nuclear diplomacy falls short

Top US diplomat says president would rather deal with Tehran through talks, would use force if needed; Tehran says it will consider...

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Ex-Shin Bet chief questioned on allegations he blackmailed Netanyahu in TV interview

Ex-Shin Bet chief questioned on allegations he blackmailed Netanyahu in TV interview

Nadav Argaman told Channel 12 last week he could release compromising information if PM breaks law; interrogation comes as masses protest bid to oust...

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Tel Aviv store to auction slain hostage Nadav Popplewell’s sci-fi book collection

Tel Aviv store to auction slain hostage Nadav Popplewell’s sci-fi book collection

Green Brothers reports keen interest in library of some 700 volumes owned by British-Israeli abducted to Gaza on Oct. 7 and later murdered; proceeds...

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Hostages’ families fume as meeting on Gaza delayed so cabinet can vote on Bar’s ouster

Hostages’ families fume as meeting on Gaza delayed so cabinet can vote on Bar’s ouster

Relatives of captives say PM, focused on firing Shin Bet chief, is ignoring their demands for ‘urgent’ meeting, as renewed fighting sparks...

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IDF downs Houthi missile as sirens send millions in central Israel to shelters at 4 a.m.

IDF downs Houthi missile as sirens send millions in central Israel to shelters at 4 a.m.

13 people injured as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem-area residents rush to bomb shelters; Yemeni rebels claim to have been targeting Ben Gurion Airport;...

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Serial pedophile freed after 21 years, dismaying his past victims and new neighbors

Serial pedophile freed after 21 years, dismaying his past victims and new neighbors

Itay Leibovitch barred from his Tel Aviv childhood home, near where he raped 2 girls and assaulted others, but victim says she’s scared and...

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IDF downs Yemen missile, triggering sirens across central Israel and Jerusalem area

IDF downs Yemen missile, triggering sirens across central Israel and Jerusalem area

No reports of direct injuries in overnight attack, as Houthis resume strikes on Israel * Suspects sent home after being grilled by police about Qatari...

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Report: Trump letter to Iran set 2-month deadline to reach nuclear deal

Report: Trump letter to Iran set 2-month deadline to reach nuclear deal

Source quoted by Axios describes letter proposing renewed talks to Khamenei as ‘tough,’ threatening consequences if no accord achieved

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Israeli businessman says he moved cash from Qatari lobbyist to ex-PM aide Feldstein

Israeli businessman says he moved cash from Qatari lobbyist to ex-PM aide Feldstein

Kan public broadcaster shares audio in which Gil Birger, owner of Israeli holding company, reports transferring money from Qatar-employed US lobbyist...

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Fresh waves of airstrikes reported in Gaza as resumed offensive enters second day

Fresh waves of airstrikes reported in Gaza as resumed offensive enters second day

Houthis say they attacked US carrier group in Red Sea for fourth time in days * Cabinet votes to bring Ben Gvir back as minister * Final stash of...

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Gal Gadot becomes first Israeli actor to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Gal Gadot becomes first Israeli actor to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

‘Anything is possible,’ says Gadot, crediting her four daughters with inspiring ‘me to be a better person,’ as small pro- and...

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At Knesset meeting, Smotrich says hostages’ families are heard ‘too much’

At Knesset meeting, Smotrich says hostages’ families are heard ‘too much’

Far-right finance minister argues with daughter-in-law of slain hostage, orders her to ‘get out’ of committee room, calls guards to eject...

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Hostage families warn resumption of hostilities in Gaza ‘killing the captives’

Hostage families warn resumption of hostilities in Gaza ‘killing the captives’

Families Forum demands meeting with Netanyahu, urges public to protest outside his office as he confers with security chiefs; smaller, hardline Tikva...

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Netanyahu’s testimony in graft trial canceled for the day amid shock Gaza offensive

Netanyahu’s testimony in graft trial canceled for the day amid shock Gaza offensive

PM says prosecutors approved cancellation due to ‘urgent security consultation’ following resumption of hostilities

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Netanyahu says AG ‘abusing’ her authority by opposing Shin Bet chief’s firing

Netanyahu says AG ‘abusing’ her authority by opposing Shin Bet chief’s firing

PM denies dismissal meant to thwart probe into aides’ Qatar links; vote on ousting Bar up in the air and may be delayed by weeks after initial plans...

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Protest groups plan huge Wednesday rally in Jerusalem against firing of Shin Bet chief

Protest groups plan huge Wednesday rally in Jerusalem against firing of Shin Bet chief

Business chiefs warn PM against ‘destructive’ move to oust Ronen Bar; minister threatens to suspend funds to Tel Aviv school after principal tells...

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Airlines flock back to Israel with resumed services in coming month

Airlines flock back to Israel with resumed services in coming month

1st United Airlines flight arrives from New York; British Airways, Ryanair, Delta, Iberia, Air Baltic carriers set to restore operations, with others...

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Man shot dead in his bed in northern Bedouin town

Man shot dead in his bed in northern Bedouin town

Medics declare Ali Hujirat, 41, dead at the scene in Bir al-Maksur in 55th homicide in Arab community this year

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As US strikes Yemen, Houthis again vow to target Israeli ships until Gaza ‘siege’ ends

As US strikes Yemen, Houthis again vow to target Israeli ships until Gaza ‘siege’ ends

Iran-backed rebels claim second attack on US carrier group in 24 hours * Trump says he’ll speak to Putin Tuesday, cites ‘very good chance’...

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Police to question former Shin Bet chief Argaman for alleged threats against PM

Police to question former Shin Bet chief Argaman for alleged threats against PM

Summons comes after ex-security chief said he might reveal compromising information about Netanyahu, leading the premier to accuse him of blackmail

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IDF general said to lose highly classified military documents in parking lot

IDF general said to lose highly classified military documents in parking lot

Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Winner, accused last week of leaking info to Smotrich, reportedly dropped files while getting out of his car, and they were...

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Family of Yarden Bibas fundraises to help him heal, memorialize Shiri and the boys

Family of Yarden Bibas fundraises to help him heal, memorialize Shiri and the boys

Released hostage, whose wife and young sons were murdered in captivity, has shown tremendous strength, but has a ‘long, complex and painful...

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Israeli housing prices soar while pace of inflation slows, February data shows

Israeli housing prices soar while pace of inflation slows, February data shows

Consumer Price Index remains unchanged but consumers feel the pinch as price of fresh fruit up by 10.5%, rent by 0.3%; however costs of vegetables dip...

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