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PM: Ceasefire won’t begin until Israel receives names of hostages to be freed by Hamas

Israel yet to be given list of 3 female civilians set to be released later today * Hamas: List not released due to ‘technical reasons’ but...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

As ceasefire nears, Hamas yet to provide names of hostages slated for release Sunday

Terror group claims ‘technical reasons’ behind the delay, while Netanyahu warns deal won’t proceed unless it hands over the names; Trump says...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Iran unveils new underground naval base in Persian Gulf amid tension with US, Israel

State TV says base is ‘built at depth of 500 meters,’ contains vessels with long-range missiles capable of ‘destroying US warships’; Reveal...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Rallies for, against hostage deal held across Israel hours before it takes effect

In Tel Aviv, Bibas family relatives mark Kfir’s 2nd birthday as they hold out hope for his release; Police officer lightly injured by rioters...

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The Times of Israel

Noam Lehmann

Manila must put brakes on its car-centric policies, and seek viable transport solutions

Manila is the world’s most congested city, and car-centric government policies, combined with insufficient investment in public transport, are...

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South China Morning Post

Jc Punongbayan

Body of soldier Oron Shaul, killed and captured by Hamas in 2014, recovered from Gaza

Covert operation to bring remains of slain troop back to Israel carried out by special forces; leaders vow to return body of Hadar Goldin, another...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Nine suspects plead not guilty in break-in at Elbit’s UK warehouse

Prosecutors link defendants to anti-Israel protest group, accuse one suspect of hitting officer with a sledgehammer during August trespass

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Florida hotel settles in case over canceling Arab American group after October 7

US Justice Department accuses DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels of discrimination, says there was no other reason to cancel Arab America Foundation...

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The Times of Israel

Mike Schneider

TikTok becomes unavailable across US as nationwide ban takes effect

President-elect Trump has indicated he will give the app a 90-day extension when he takes office on Monday to allow owner ByteDance more time to sell

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The Times of Israel

Haleluya Hadero

Russia-CAR: maintaining allied relations

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New Eastern Outlook

Mikhail Gamandiy-Egorov

Why would Trump buy Greenland when he can rent it?

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The Japan Times

Liam Denning

Bound by law and justice? When the state becomes violent

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Il Manifesto Global

Niccolò Nisivoccia

دور الإمارات الإنساني في يوم النخوة: رسالة تسامح وعطاء

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العين الإخبارية

د. باسم النقبي

For Palestinians, ceasefire a bittersweet pause in battle for survival

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TRT World

Husam Maarouf

US Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech. Now, it’s reversing course

The company will loosen restrictions and halt automation to detect most violations as it adapts to a political era increasingly shaped by Trump and...

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The Times of Israel

Asaf Elia-Shalev

When Cats Play, They Mirror One Another's Feline Faces

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Psychology Today

Marc Bekoff Ph.d

Netanyahu Isn't the Only One to Blame for Gaza War Crimes. So Are Israelis Who Kept Silent

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Haaretz

Hanin Majadli

Opinion – Germany, Europe and Potential Outcomes of the Ukraine War

Berlin should be careful not to grow into a hegemonic role in the long run because this could entice conflict and the build-up of counter-alliances.

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E-International

Hans-Georg Ehrhart

The Biggest Denier of the October 7 Massacre Is the Israeli Government Itself

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Haaretz

Zehava Galon

Gaza’s ceasefire built on rubble and bones

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TRT World

Fawaz Turki

High Court rejects bereaved families’ petition against release of terrorists

Justices find they have no cause to interfere in ceasefire deal that will free ‘despicable’ murderers; some relatives say they’ll accept the...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Otzma Yehudit exits coalition over Gaza deal, blasting it as ‘victory for terrorism’

Chairman Ben Gvir tells Netanyahu he’s proud of party’s ‘significant achievements under your leadership’ but slams him for crossing ‘all...

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

Can Trump dump the dollar?

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The Japan Times

Barry Eichengreen

On the Latest Steps by China and Japan to Strengthen Their Positions in the “Global South”

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New Eastern Outlook

Vladimir Terehov

Sunday morning: A glorious day of heroism, sacrifice, and resilience

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Middle East Monitor

Muhammad Jamil

Government ministers vote in favor of approving hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas

Government ministers vote in favor of approving hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas

The full Israeli government voted early Saturday in favor of approving the hostage-ceasefire agreement with Hamas, after the security cabinet gave...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Russia, Iran deepen defense ties as Putin and Pezeshkian sign 20-year pact

Russia, Iran deepen defense ties as Putin and Pezeshkian sign 20-year pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian deepened military ties between their countries on Friday by signing...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Israel readying complex medical and mental health treatments for returning hostages

Israel readying complex medical and mental health treatments for returning hostages

Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening...

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The Times of Israel

Agencies

Israeli government approves hostage-ceasefire agreement with Hamas

Ministers vote 24-8 in favor of deal, which is set to take effect Sunday with start of Gaza ceasefire, release of three Israeli captives, freeing...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Israel to free 1,904 Palestinians in 1st stage of hostage deal, including killers

Israel to free 1,904 Palestinians in 1st stage of hostage deal, including killers

Israel is set to release up to 1,904 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including several serving multiple life sentences for deadly terror...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Trump’s Inauguration and Iran’s Dictator’s Revenge

Trump’s Inauguration and Iran’s Dictator’s Revenge

“The brigand of time never rests; do not trust its guise. If it spares you today, tomorrow it may claim its prize.”/ Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī For...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Erfan Fard

How Thailand can tackle influx of cheap Chinese goods beyond tariffs and import bans

How Thailand can tackle influx of cheap Chinese goods beyond tariffs and import bans

The influx of cheap goods from China into Thailand has raised concerns that such imports are undercutting local businesses, prompting calls for the...

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South China Morning Post

Archanun Kohpaiboon

Weekly rallies to mark 2nd birthday of hostage Kfir Bibas, day before deal due to begin

Weekly rallies to mark 2nd birthday of hostage Kfir Bibas, day before deal due to begin

The families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters were to set gather in Tel Aviv and elsewhere across Israel on Saturday for the weekly...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

CIA employee pleads guilty to leaking classified intel on Israel’s plans to strike Iran

CIA employee pleads guilty to leaking classified intel on Israel’s plans to strike Iran

A CIA employee accused of leaking classified documents about Israel’s plans to strike Iran pleaded guilty on Friday to criminal charges that he...

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The Times of Israel

Reuters

Otzma Yehudit to quit coalition Sunday; Religious Zionism condemns deal but remains

Otzma leader Ben Gvir says PM offered to fire IDF chief of Staff and credit him for it, a claim Netanyahu says is a lie

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The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

In the Offense of the State of Israel Part 2

In the Offense of the State of Israel Part 2

In the Defense… Growing up, I attended numerous Christian schools and received a phenomenal education. One of the classes I took in high school...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sadie Hilf

Kind Words, Weird Feels: The Psychology of Compliments

Kind Words, Weird Feels: The Psychology of Compliments

Why we resist kind words and simple strategies to accept them fully.

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Psychology Today

Lindsey Godwin Ph.d

The TikTok Boomerang

The TikTok Boomerang

LONDON – Few predicted that TikTok users in the United States would flock to the Chinese app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) in defiance of a US government...

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Project Syndicate

Angela Huyue Zhang

Top EU diplomat: EU-Mercosur deal sends ‘clear message in support of free trade’

Top EU diplomat: EU-Mercosur deal sends ‘clear message in support of free trade’

It was a moment some thought would never come. In December, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the presidents of the Mercosur...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Amy Booth

Syria’s de facto leader: Israel no longer has excuse to stay in buffer zone

Syria’s de facto leader: Israel no longer has excuse to stay in buffer zone

Syria’s de facto leader said Israel no longer had any “excuse” to remain in the two countries’ buffer zone after Damascus rid itself of...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Communicating and Creating Resilience in Times of Adversity

Communicating and Creating Resilience in Times of Adversity

“We Will Rise Again”

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Psychology Today

Dawn O. Braithwaite Ph.d

Grounding Yourself Through a Moment of Wonder

Grounding Yourself Through a Moment of Wonder

How gazing at the sky works wonders for a frazzled mind.

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Psychology Today

Val Walker Ms

New Year, New Luck: Why Enhancing Serendipity Is a Skill

New Year, New Luck: Why Enhancing Serendipity Is a Skill

If luck is a 2025 goal, create habits that invite serendipity into your life.

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Psychology Today

Te Wu Dps

Pets as Friends? Absolutely!

Pets as Friends? Absolutely!

Pets teach us loyalty, patience, and the art of unconditional love.

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Psychology Today

Kimberly Horn Ed.d

Navigating a Smooth Transition From Hospital to Home Care

Navigating a Smooth Transition From Hospital to Home Care

Having a strategy when you leave the hospital helps to ensure quality care.

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Psychology Today

Bob Uslander M.d

A Nation Awaits the Return of Its Loved Ones

A Nation Awaits the Return of Its Loved Ones

The wait has been long—painfully, excruciatingly long. For over 467 days, we have watched and hoped, bracing ourselves for any glimmer of good...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Leetal Caidar Benzvi

Lebanon’s president: IDF must withdraw by Jan. 26, end ‘continued violations’ of truce

Lebanon’s president: IDF must withdraw by Jan. 26, end ‘continued violations’ of truce

Lebanon’s new president Joseph Aoun said Saturday that Israel must “withdraw from occupied territories” in his country’s south by the January...

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The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

IDF: Two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen at Israel intercepted; no injuries

IDF: Two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen at Israel intercepted; no injuries

The Israel Defense Force said it successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles fired at the country from Yemen on Saturday, in the fourth and...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

NY’s anti-Zionist protesters celebrate ceasefire as victory, hail the ‘resistance’

NY’s anti-Zionist protesters celebrate ceasefire as victory, hail the ‘resistance’

NEW YORK — On October 8, 2023, while the blood was still wet in southern Israel and long before Israel launched its offensive in Gaza, hundreds...

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The Times of Israel

Luke Tress