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Not just Germany: The countries that have resumed funding UNRWA
Japan, France, Australia, Canada, Sweden and Spain quickly restored their financial support to the Palestinian refugee aid agency, even before a UN report that cleared UNRWA workers of allegations, previously made by Israel, connecting them to terrorist activities in the region
Itamar Eichner
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18:43 | 04.25.24
U.S. college students demand end to funding Israel's 'genocide'
Pro-Palestinian students pressing universities to divest all investments they allege are contributing to the war in Gaza; 'They owe their positions to our tuition money—it’s our right to dictate where it should go'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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13:36 | 04.25.24
Celebrity chef, a military medic, faces moral questions on treating terrorists
Asaf Granit says guiding medic through life saving procedure on captured terrorist puts him in an ethical dilemma and an emotional test
10:57 | 04.25.24
'We already practiced the wedding slow dance'
This summer, Gali Segal and Ben Benjamin, both lost limbs in Nova rave massacre, will marry under the canopy with new prosthetics; 'If we were destined to lose one of our legs, it's best that it happened to both of us'
Ifat Manhardt
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23:47 | 04.24.24
'They proved anything's possible'
Ten female Engineering Corps soldiers finished the intense training required to join the unit as part of the IDF's pilot to integrate women in elite units
Yossi Yehoshua, Reuven Weiss
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12:35 | 04.24.24
The most important event in the US election is taking place in a small remote town
Welcome to Jacumba Hot Springs; once a small town at the edge of Donald Trump’s famous wall, now a transit station for tens of thousands of immigrants making their way to the American dream; it looks like this small town will decide the upcoming elections; Ayala Or-El met them at the border, and heard about their debts to the Mexican cartels and how TikTok has helped them figure out how the system works
Ayala Or-El, Jacumba Hot Springs
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17:49 | 04.23.24
October 7 echoes: closing the circle in Kfar Aza's 'death neighborhood'
Nadav and Hadar are among the few who survived the massacre in Kfar Aza's Young Neighborhood, saved by a brave Duvdevan soldier; they return to the scene and recount how a heroic rescue mission almost ended in tragedy
Yoav Keren
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10:43 | 04.23.24
Ending months of fighting in Gaza, October 7 heroes eager to go back: 'Frustrated we didn't bring hostages back'
890th Battalion of the Paratrooper Brigade held strong at the border during Hamas attack; amid defense operations in Gaza, they recount heroic moments fighting terrorists in kibbutz houses at war's start
Yoav Keren
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15:06 | 04.22.24
Tense moments inside the White House during Iran attack
Biden in situation room with senior aids, watch Iranian missiles, drones head to Israel as while defensive action is taken, and as the risk of regional war looms
ynet correspondents
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20:25 | 04.21.24
'The Iron Sting turns statistical chance into a precise hit'
The women behind the IDF's new weapon in Gaza say it combines mortar shelling with guided missile capabilities and draws international eyes following its initial success
Anat Lev Adler
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22:18 | 04.20.24
Amy Winehouse's family attends biopic premiere with yellow hostage pins: 'We want our people back'
In a special interview, Mitch Winehouse tells Ynet about their decision to raise awareness to the Israeli hostages and the flooding emotions the new film made him feel
Shirit Gal Kedar, London
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20:18 | 04.20.24
Following Arab News just became easier: this is how you can do it yourself
The October 7 massacre and the war that followed reminded us that we should get familiar with our enemies/neighbors, even if the reality is harsh; here are some websites, networks, journalists, social media celebrities, podcasts and books that can keep you updated
Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi
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12:17 | 04.20.24
'It's more than Romeo and Juliet, Avinatan had many opportunities to escape, but he followed Noa'
Avinatan Or has not yet had the chance to introduce the love of his life, Noa Argamani, to his mother Ditza; Now she talks about the gaping hole in her heart, the faith that strengthens her, and the dream to see her kidnapped son and sweetheart holding hands in her living room
Dana Spector
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16:37 | 04.19.24
'There were days I just wanted to beg the captors to end it all': released Hamas captive talks
Four Brodutch family members and four-year-old Abigail Edan, whose parents were murdered in the neighboring house, kidnapped from Kfar Aza on October 7 and released in November hostage swap, but traumatic memories persist
Raz Shechnik
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12:02 | 04.19.24
Mattel's Israeli CEO among Time Magazine's '100 most influential people'
Ynon Kreiz, the visionary leader of global toy behemoth Mattel, and the mastermind behind the blockbuster Barbie movie, has earned a coveted place on the list; His exceptional leadership has steered Mattel out of a severe crisis
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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20:49 | 04.18.24
'I was sure the terrorists would come for us': Emily Hand opens up about time in Hamas captivity
Snatched from Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 9-year-old Emily has been resilient in overcoming the trauma of being held hostage by Hamas terrorists; In a new book, she shares how the harrowing experience played out and how her life continues
Emily Hand
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18:44 | 04.18.24
Gazans flock to the beach amid, hostage families fume
Images of Gazans bathing in the sea enrage families of Hamas hostages, as their loved ones continue to languish in captivity; 'This is a joke, and it's at our expense,' says hostage's cousin
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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16:35 | 04.18.24
'If I get captured, I'll take off my uniform and act like an Arab from Gaza'
The greatest threat to Captain B.'s life is in her closet in her Air Force base; she is the first female Arab airborne mechanic in Israel's history; she lives a double life which only her family and squadron know
Shosh Mula
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11:36 | 04.17.24
Hezbollah watched and learned from Iran's attack against Israel
Since October, Israel and Hezbollah have been locked in a persistent war of attrition, with the looming threat of all-out conflict; Iran's attack and the insights gained from it could influence the nature of any future conflict
Debbie Mohnblatt/The Media Line
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21:48 | 04.16.24
Global clients flock to Israeli defense firms following Iran attack
Israel Aerospace Industry CEO Boaz Levy says staggering success in countering Iranian assault proves air defenses invaluable in quest for security
Navit Zomer
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00:16 | 04.15.24
Khaki is the new black: Israel embraces a new kind of macho man
Since the war erupted, the image of the Israeli warrior has been embedded into Israeli consciousness as the epitome of bravery, explaining why so many guys pose with IDF uniforms on Tinder; but does this trend come with a sinister side?
Adi Shaham
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22:35 | 04.14.24
They live a life of luxury in Qatar and own prime Gaza real estate: Meet the Haniyehs
3 of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh's sons, who were killed in an IDF airstrike in Gaza, were military operatives of the terrorist organization; his older sons are known for their flamboyant lifestyle, which is contrary to Islam; and 2 of his sisters, who live in Israel, were arrested
Einav Halabi
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19:12 | 04.11.24
'I saw that my leg had been severed and automatically applied a tourniquet'
Sgt. Daniel Kupilov was severely injured by a bomb in a house in Khan Younis that also claimed the lives of three of his comrades and left another 14 wounded; A week ago, straight from his rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center, he attended the conclusion of the Kfir Brigade's squad commander course
Lior El-Hai
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16:31 | 04.10.24
'Half a second separated the father from a bullet to the head': Oct 7 heroes return to home of family they rescued
Border Police's Tactical Unit swiftly responded to Hamas incursion at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, neutralizing several terrorists and preventing them from breaching the Maor family safe room
Meir Turgeman
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12:29 | 04.08.24
Physicians plan to make Aliyah during war: 'it’s the best place for Jews'
Despite the ongoing war, hundreds of medical professionals from around the US gathered at the MedEx conference in New Jersey, hoping to find positions at Israeli hospitals; each physician has their own story and reason to move to Israel
Ofir Shamir, New York
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15:07 | 04.06.24
'We treat everyone as equal, whether Arab or Jew': Make-a-Wish Israel embraces October 7 victims
The Israeli branch of the global organization dedicated to granting wishes to children facing life-threatening illnesses is attempting to help Israel heal after October 7 by granting wishes to children who are victims of Hamas terror
Debbie Mohnblatt/The Media Line
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17:48 | 04.05.24
Evacuated from home since war, Israelis from north in limbo
Local council head says his community has been fractured as residents disperse around the country; 'I believe it's vital to bring the children together, at least the children'
Yair Kraus, Reuters
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11:00 | 04.04.24
Nova festival survivor and traumatized calf heal together
Guy Ben Shimon thought he would die during the Hamas massacre on October 7, searching for peace of mind after ordeal he comes across a calf that was left without food or water in the barn in Kibbutz Kissufim under fire; now they help each other
Shmuel Munitz
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23:21 | 04.03.24
'I knew assault was coming,' freed hostage recounts horror
'I was kept in chains for 3 weeks, had to ask permission to use the bathroom,' Amit Soussna speaks openly about her captivity for the first time on camera in a soon to be released documentary
ynet correspondents
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17:34 | 04.03.24
Special needs Israeli joins twin in IDF after long journey to enlistment
Emanuel Olegin decided to follow her twin's footsteps and fight for her right to serve in the military alongside her despite her condition via a special program
Itamar Eichner
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20:08 | 04.02.24
Officers by day, terrorists by night: PA figures 'supplementing' income
While Palestinian Authority security forces are striving to earn international legitimacy by making arrests and curbing Hamas solidarity demonstrations in their cities, paradoxically, three recent attackers have been found to be ex-members of the PA's own security agencies
Elisha Ben Kimon
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16:07 | 04.01.24
Terror victims can claim more compensation from the PA: 'This is the way to defeat terrorism'
Compensation bill for families affected by terror, offset by PA funds, passes in Knesset; potential claims up to 10 million shekels from terror groups; 'We will not rest until all the victims get what they deserve,' says Shurat Hadin chief
Elisha Ben Kimon
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15:31 | 03.29.24
Honoring the IDF's fallen four-legged heroes
Jack died while saving Nahal Brigade soldiers; Rico died from an explosion while attacking a terrorist, Cheetah was the unit's explosives champion; handlers commemorate their canine partners
Yoav Zitun
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23:05 | 03.27.24
Fathers of Gazan children getting medical care in Israel fear return to ravaged enclave
They were overjoyed that their children could be treated in Israel due to an agreement with the Palestinian Authority, and most do not want to return; 'We don't want to go back to hell'
Adir Yanko, Adam Kutub
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15:06 | 03.27.24
We thought Israelis could speak English, then we saw the data
Reports vary on Israelis' English proficiency: some show high fluency rates while others suggest they struggle to string together sentences; where do Israelis really stand?
Ophir Sofer
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14:55 | 03.26.24
Israel confronts malicious online campaign accusing troops of committing rape
Anonymous account set up soon after Hamas massacre claims woman raped by soldiers at Al Shifa, report echoed by Al Jazeera until removed when proven demonstratively false
Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi
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13:58 | 03.25.24
Arab resident of Acre volunteers to help farmers impacted by war
Refusing to succumb to racism and extremists Ferial Bakur rolls up her sleeves to help neighbors in the Galilee unable to tend to their farms, businesses as Hezbollah fire persists
Ofir Hauzman
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10:31 | 03.25.24
'God is the way of nature'
Prof. Haim Sompolinsky, awarded a prestigious prize for his neuroscience research, asserts that it is our brain, not God, that predetermines everything in our lives; his early research has been applied in AI systems
Raanan Shaked
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11:31 | 03.24.24
Two Air Force pilots reminisce about their murdered brothers: 'There's no room for pain in the air'
Maj. R. and Capt. T. lost a brother in the Nova music festival and since then have flown dozens of sorties over Gaza and Lebanon; The two fighter pilots explain why there is no room for revenge even when carrying tons of armaments under their planes’ wings, and speak about hope
Lior Ben Ami
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16:51 | 03.23.24
Baby Kai was born while his father is still held hostage in Gaza
Michal Lobanov gives birth to her second child without her husband, Alex, who was abducted from the Nova music festival to Gaza 168 days ago
Yael Ciechanover
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08:17 | 03.22.24
Watch Metula home take direct hit from Hezbollah missile
Reporter's notebook: A pastoral landscape, ruined homes, and shattered hearts: a Ynet reporter toured Metula after 2,500 residents evacuated; 'Anti-tank missile fire hits homes every day' says mayor
Edward Docks
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08:02 | 03.22.24
Doctor from 'Hand of hope' converted to Judaism and making Aliyah: 'I'm coming home, at last'
In 1999, the famous photo that depicts an in-utero fetus squeezing the hand of Dr. Joseph Bruner while he operates, was publicized worldwide. Since then, the doctor has saved more lives, undergone circumcision, and is soon to immigrate to Israel. "Dangerous? I feel safer in Israel than in Chicago," he says in an interview with Ynet
Ofir Shamir, New Jersey
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22:08 | 03.18.24
Global criticism of Israel mounts as media becomes Hamas mouthpiece
Wall Street Journal, BBC and The Guardian have all published on-the-ground testimonies of Palestinians, many who support Hamas, alleging mistreatment and further exacerbating Israel's PR problem since the Gaza offensive began; many sources cited are from the terrorist organization itself
Maya Bar
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17:44 | 03.14.24
'Express solidarity with our Jewish brothers': German benefactors who support Israel
A fundraising event held in Duisburg in collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College draws non-Jewish crowd wishing to help Israel following October 7
Elisha Ben Kimon, Duisburg
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11:35 | 03.14.24
Children of Gaza border area may be a lost generation
There is no sound of laughter coming from the 9-, 10- and 11-year-old children at the opening of their makeshift school in a kibbutz near the Gaza border; their traumas have cut deep into their souls, most with family members murdered or taken hostage
Sima Kadmon
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08:32 | 03.14.24
This is how a terrorist attack on central Israel was thwarted
A day after a terrorist armed with an explosive device near Jenin was intercepted, fresh details regarding the operation conducted by IDF and Shin Bet have come to light; 'The attack could have killed many'
Elisha Ben Kimon
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23:11 | 03.12.24
'Their greatest fear was being raped': New project collects stories of women on October 7
New documentary sheds lights on dozens of stories of Israeli women from Hamas' massacre who described their fears and worries while in the throes of the horrors
Sharon Kidon, Moran Azulay
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16:39 | 03.12.24
One Yeshiva, 18 fallen soldiers: 'Our hearts are broken, we must be worthy of them'
Head of Eli religious institution Rabbi Eliezer Kashtiel, says there must be no dwelling on self-pity; says students, teachers obligated to remember the bravery of those killed and to do everything to preserve their spirit
Elisha Ben Kimon
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13:30 | 03.12.24
With IDF troops in the fight against terror in the West Bank
While the Ramadan threatens to increase tensions in Israel and the war in Gaza continues, Ynet reporter joins forces operating in the West Bank to respond to any spark that may ignite the region
Yoav Zitun
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23:24 | 03.10.24
'Israel killed their own civilians': Muslims in Dearborn deny October 7 massacre
While it was labeled the 'Jihad capital of America' by the Wall Street Journal, Dearborn's Muslim inhabitants believe western media depicts the term falsely, saying they just want to go about their lives like everyone else; With regards to October 7, some deny it happened, while others downplay the massacre as 'fighting occupation'
Daniel Edelson, Dearborn
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18:43 | 03.09.24
On the Gaza frontline with the soldiers fine-tuning Israel's war machine
Touring the 98th Division's operational hub in Khan Younis indicates the war is far from over; meanwhile, the commander praises his young warriors for rapidly gaining unparalleled combat skills, marking a new era in the IDF's military evolution
Gido Ran, Khan Younis
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22:32 | 03.08.24
'I protected her since we were kids': hostages' sisters share moments of pain
Ever since the events of October 7, the lives of many Israeli women have changed, and now they fight to bring their loved ones held in Gaza back home
Yael Ciechanover
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18:41 | 03.07.24
Israeli advocacy project attempts to change Iranian public opinion about Israel
With over 750 Farsi-speaking volunteers, wartime founded project appeals to Iranians world over in their language to explain Israel's position and present it through accessible information despite living in enemy state
Yogev Israely
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18:11 | 03.07.24
‘Iran is at war with the US through its proxies,’ ex-US Army Intelligence Officer says
US Senate members focus on countering attacks by Iran and its proxies, especially on Israel, in wake of Oct. 7; they see bipartisan consensus on Iran's threat but division on Biden's Iran policy
Clint Van Winkle/The Media Line
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21:22 | 03.06.24
Unbiased, professional and fair: the UN official behind Hamas sex crime report
Despite media questioning her report on sexual violence in October 7 attack, top UN official on sexual violence Pramila Patten stood firm, rejecting their skepticism; while Israeli officials appreciate her stance, they stop short of full public endorsement
Itamar Eichner
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13:02 | 03.06.24
In the belly of the beast: from the heat of battle in Khan Younis
Hamad Towers neighborhood wasn’t part of the original battle plan, but detained terrorists revealed that many Hamas operatives lived there, so the 98th Division sprang into action; Ron Ben-Yishai joins the forces as they go from home to home, breathing down the enemy’s neck
Ron Ben-Yishai
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09:28 | 03.06.24
'I always knew I was strong, and captivity just proved to me how much'
Maya Regev never lost faith in hands of Hamas; her mother Mirit turned to prayer upon learning her children were abducted; they share Maya’s recovery journey from a grave leg injury and reflect on their strength during those 51 days in Gaza
Dina Halutz
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00:02 | 03.05.24
'Girls we left behind in Gaza asked us to fight for them'
Three months after being released from Hamas captivity, Chen Goldstein-Almog continues to fight for the release of all remaining hostages, and dismisses claims that the price of a deal is too high: 'What is happening in Gaza, is that reasonable?'
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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11:24 | 03.04.24
War drums fail to stir Haredi enlistment enthusiasm for IDF service
Army seeks to bolster Haredi enlistment, but faces stiff resistance; Haredi reservists criticize IDF's inability to accommodate their observant lifestyle, while some argue Torah study protects Israel as effectively as tanks; 'Every soldier saved is thanks to Gemara page I studied'
Liran Tamari, Nina Fox
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10:00 | 03.04.24
Arming Hamas: Mohammed Deif's clandestine weapons project
Behind locked doors, deep underground in a network spread through most of the Gaza Strip, the chief of the Hamas military wing built the terror group's massive weapons production operation
Yoav Zitun
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16:55 | 03.03.24
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