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Is It Really Impossible for Israelis to Get Through the Month?

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Israeli cabinet passes 2026 budget, boosts defense spending through ministry cuts and deficit hike

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Last hostage in Gaza: Sister calls for Ran Gvili's return at Hostage Square

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U.S. ambassador to visit Jordan and Israel to push Gaza aid, regional security

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Gaza Cease-fire Negotiations at 'Critical' Moment, Qatari Prime Minister Says

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Even as Northern Front Heats Up, Israelis Return to Border Town With Lebanon -- Even as Northern Front Heats Up, Optimistic Israelis Return to Border Town With Lebanon

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Trump Hits the Brakes in Lebanon and Israel Will Have to Give Diplomacy a Chance

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Why Is Haifa's Mayor – Hailed as Its Liberal Hope – Cracking Down on Protests? -- Why Is Haifa's Mayor – Hailed as a Liberal Promise – Cracking Down on the City's Left?

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'It Is a Fascist Practice': The Filmmaker Who Withdrew From IDFA Because of Israel Boycott

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'A Taste of Propaganda'

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Raised in the Heart of the Settler Right, They're Determined to Revive Israel's Left

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Money for Nothing: The Israelis Hooked on the Online Findom Fetish

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Israeli Filmmaker: 'UNRWA Is a Tragedy Both for the Israelis and the Palestinians'

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'There Was a Lot of Antisemitism in Seattle. Our Daughter Feels Safer in Israel'

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Most Lebanese Oppose War With Israel, Favor Hezbollah Disarmament, New Poll Finds

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Kicking the Corpse: Netanyahu's Pardon Request Caps the Slow Death of Law in Israel

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Shin Bet Asks Mayors to Help Stop Young Israelis From Spying for Iran - Shin Bet Urges Mayors to Help Prevent Recruitment of Young Israelis for Iranian Espionage

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In the Aftermath of War With Israel, Iran Execution Rate Spikes to 20 Year High

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France Reportedly Seeks to Extend UNIFIL Mandate in Lebanon, Expand Its Authority

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German Soccer Club Calls for 'Respectful Atmosphere' Ahead of Maccabi Match

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Columbia Opens Claims Process for Discrimination After Oct. 7

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Death of Militia Chief Shows That Israel Can't Dictate Gaza's Next Leadership - Death of anti-Hamas Militia Chief Shows That Israel Can't Dictate Gaza's Next Leadership

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Trump's Gaza Plan Shifts Gears Leaving Netanyahu to Haggle Over Details

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In Blood-soaked Israel-Palestine, a Dangerous Status Quo Has Returned

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Where Was This IDF Commander When His Unit Suffered the Worst Losses on Oct. 7? Where Was This IDF Commander When His Unit Suffered the Worst Losses on October 7?

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IDF Campaign Encourages West Bank Tourism With Settler Propaganda

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Gazans Say That Contrary to Claims, Al-Shifa Hospital Is 'Far From Fully Operational'

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RECAP: Muslim countries condemn Israeli policies on Gaza-Egypt Rafah Crossing

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International body tasked with governing Gaza will be announced by end of year, officials say

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Canada removes Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism

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Muslim countries voice concern over Gaza's Rafah border crossing

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Palestinians say that contrary to Hasbara claims, Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital is 'far from fully operational'

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RECAP: Palestinian man killed by IDF fire as he left a mosque in the West Bank, according to Palestinian Ministry of Health

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IDF: We attacked two armed men who approached soldiers in the Gaza Strip, one was killed

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U.S. ambassador to visit Jordan and Israel to push Gaza aid, regional security

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Israeli cabinet passes 2026 budget, boots defense spending through ministry cuts and deficit hike

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Last hostage in Gaza: Sister calls for Ran Gvili's return at Hostage Square

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Top IDF commander withdraws candidacy to lead ground forces HQ

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Haifa to relocate anti-government protests from city center; organizers cite far-right intimidation

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Hezbollah's Qassem says sending civilian delegate to cease–fire talks is 'free concession' to Israel

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'Neutrality is not a sexy choice to make' | Israel Red Cross chief regrets 'unsuccesful' attepts to assist hostages

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Israel's year in searches: Hostages, Heatwaves and Khamenei

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IDF Chief of Staff calls for 'external and objective' October 7 investigative committee, examination of relationship between gov't and IDF

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Lebanon says cease-fire talks aim primarily at halting Israel's hostilities

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Eurovision organizers say boycott won't affect 2026 funding

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Palestinian reports: Man leaving mosque shot dead by IDF in West Bank

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RECAP: Israeli government approves 2026 budget

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Government approves 2026 budget

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Iran launches massive missiles during a naval drill near Strait of Hormuz

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Police: Man shot in Umm al-Fahm, taken to hospital in serious condition; criminal motive suspected

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IDF soldier to left-wing MK visiting Palestinian activist at checkpoint: You will be outlawed

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Netanyahu's pick for Mossad chief lied to IDF probe about using a minor in influence operation | Haaretz Exposé

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IDF intercepts attempt to smuggle weapons across Jordanian border

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BBC supports Israel's Eurovision participation decision amid boycott

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Death of anti-Hamas Militia Head Shows That Israel Won't Dictate Gaza's Future Leadership | Analysis

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Katz blocks IDF promotion of reserve officer because he 'called for refusal to serve in the IDF'

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Finance Minister decides not to cut budgets for psychological support centers in Gaza border communities

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Israel's defense budget for 2026 has been set at 112 billion shekels ($34.63 billion)

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Yemen's Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack

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'Some bad apples': JD Vance denies antisemitism rife in Republican Party

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U.S. judge questions Trump administration's continued targeting of pro-Palestinian Tufts student

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Israeli army chief approves new appointments, despite defense minister's 30-day freeze

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Hamas says Abu Shabab's killing is the 'inevitable fate of anyone who betrays his people'

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RECAP: Israel-backed militia leader in Gaza dies in clashes; Israel to compete in Eurovision

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How Trump 'Emboldened' Netanyahu to Seek a Pardon

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From Gaza to Epstein: Why Israel Is Losing MAGA and the Evangelicals

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'Looking for an Excuse': Amos Harel on the Latest Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon

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'Germany's Far Right Still Hates Jews. They Just Hate Muslims More'

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Letters to the Editor

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Next Mossad Chief Is Pre-approved by the Only Committee That Counts: The Netanyahu Family

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As the Gaza War Winds Down, Unexpected Consequences May Open New Paths

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A 'Conditional Pardon' for Netanyahu? Israel's President Better Say No

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The Real Deal: Netanyahu's Current Coalition Is an Obstacle to Trump's Gilded Gaza Plan

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One State, Brought to You by the IDF

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'Blood Libel Against Poland'? How a U.S. Ambassador Just Helped Distort Holocaust History

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Amit Segal's Online Fury Meets Its Match in Elizabeth Tsurkov's Moral Clarity

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Hacked in Pakistan, Iraq: Israeli Spyware Firm Still Active Amid U.S. Sanctions -- Hacked in Pakistan: Israeli Spyware Firm Intellexa, Owned by Ex-intel Officer, Still Active Amid U.S. Sanctions

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Company Behind pro-Qatar Campaign Linked to Netanyahu Aides Shuts Down

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Thailand to Buy Advanced Israeli Barak MX Air Defense System

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Bibi Diary Reveals Close Ties With Top Republicans, Secret Call With UAE Leader -- Bibi Diary Reveals Close Ties With Top Republicans and Secret Call With UAE Leader

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When Holocaust Survivors Mulled Having Sex With Germans: Buchenwald Kibbutz Diary Revealed

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The Rabbi, Pastor and Imam Building a Berlin House of Prayer

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Man Jailed in U.K. for Sending Hundreds of Antisemitic Texts to Jewish Lawmaker

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Shady Watchdog Launches 'Antisemite of the Year' Award, Flaring Fierce Backlash

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Rebuilding Gaza Is Also Egypt's Battle to Boost Its Standing in the Whole Middle East

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UN Adopts Resolution Calling on Israeli Withdrawal of West Bank, Golan Heights

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Netanyahu Sends Envoy to Lebanon for Talks on Bilateral Ties Under U.S. Pressure

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The Visionary Palestinian Peace Plan for Israel and Gaza That You've Never Heard Of

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The Driving Force for Saving the Gaza Peace Plan: Donald Trump

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Can Abbas' Chosen Heir Lead the Palestinian Authority Without Any Public Support?

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Hundreds of Palestinians in 3 Villages Haven't Received a Permit to Stay in Their Homes

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Court Cancels Order Blocking West Bank Settler Outpost Construction After Settlers Defy It

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Canada, Italy Condemn Settler Violence After Foreign Activists Wounded in West Bank

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West Bank Settler Demands Council Fix Sewage Infrastructure in Precedential Lawsuit

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Activists Report Increase in Israeli Army Orders Preventing Volunteer Work in West Bank

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Settlers Armed With IDF Weapons Attack West Bank Palestinians; One Woman Reported Wounded

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Israel Strikes Two Armed Men Who Approached Troops in Gaza, Killing One, IDF Says

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IDF Chief Says Israel's Gaza Policy Enabled Hamas' October 7 Attack

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IDF Officer Who Fought on Oct. 7 Dies by Suicide

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Saving Jerusalem Nightlife: 'For Some People, Their Pub Is Like Their Synagogue'

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Boy Oh Bollo: The Sweet Sephardi Jewish Delicacy Warmly Embraced by Tuscany

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'I Cooked for Gallery Openings in Tel Aviv. Why Shouldn't They Come Eat My Food Here?'

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The Rise and Ripe: How Israel Became an Avocado Powerhouse

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'Resist Starvation': Israeli Chefs and Restaurateurs Call to Stop the Hunger in Gaza

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