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Putin, vote scandal and the Israeli link: Moldova's EU referendum stirs drama
President Maia Sandu’s push for Moldova to join EU sparks accusations of vote-buying linked to Israeli businessman allegedly backing Russia; despite controversy, initial results show narrow victory for country's EU membership bid
Ynet, News Agencies
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18:29 | 10.21.24
Libyan ISIS supporter planned attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin
Libyan asylum seeker, 28, arrested at his home in Berlin following information from a foreign intelligence service; Israeli ambassador to Germany: 'Further proof that we are on the frontline of the political battlefield'
Itamar Eichner
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10:40 | 10.20.24
US investigates leak of Pentagon documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran
Pentagon's classified documents were posted publicly online over the weekend and deal with Israel's preparations for an attack against Iran; "The leak is very worrying," an American official told CNN, which confirmed the documents are authentic
Ynet
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09:11 | 10.20.24
Harris and Trump court Arab voters, Lebanese Americans support VP
In letter, supporters express confidence concerns about violence in Lebanon and urgent need for economic and political reforms would be addressed under Harris administration; Trump offers few specifics on Middle East strategy
Ynetnews, News Agencies
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15:41 | 10.19.24
Harvard sees biggest downtrend in donations in a decade
Donations to the prestigious Ivy League institute nosedive 15% in the last year against the backdrop of pro-Palestinian protests and president's resignation
Daniel Edelson, New York
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14:45 | 10.18.24
Antisemitic incidents up 670% in Canada since October 7
Murder, arson and child harassment: New report reveals sharp rise in hate crimes against Jews in Canada following Israel-Hamas war, including recent shooting outside Jewish girls' school in Toronto during Yom Kippur
Itamar Eichner
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12:42 | 10.16.24
Former Stasi officer sentenced to 10 years for 1974 murder of Polish man
Martin Naumann becomes first former Stasi agent convicted of murder, a historic verdict with 'great symbolic significance' for Germany's atonement efforts
Ynetnews
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12:22 | 10.15.24
North Korea demolishes cross-border roads with South Korea amid escalating tensions
Kim Jong Un orders closure of transport links after accusing South Korea of flying drones over Pyongyang
Ynetnews
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11:30 | 10.15.24
India and Canada expel each other's diplomats amid dispute over Sikh separatist's killing
Trudeau claims 'credible allegations' link Indian agents to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder on Canadian soil
Ynetnews
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11:25 | 10.15.24
Pro-Palestinian protesters stage sit-in outside New York Stock Exchange
More than 200 demonstrators arrested; Many from groups such as Jewish Voice for Peace; they chanted "let Gaza live" and "stop funding genocide" in front of the exchange's iconic building and also protested against operation in Lebanon
Reuters
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08:41 | 10.15.24
Nazi Party member killed during hike on Hitler's favorite mountain
Andreas Münzhuber, a member of the far-right The Third Way party in Bavaria, tripped over an exposed tree root and fell 60 meters to his death
Ynetnews
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19:06 | 10.13.24
Columbus holiday in Latin America revives centuries-old historical debate
After a 22-year investigation using DNA analysis, Spanish scientists argue Christopher Columbus, who was traditionally thought to have been from Genoa, Italy, was a Sephardic Jew from somewhere in Western Europe
Reuters
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18:24 | 10.13.24
Iran condemns 'illegal and unjustified' US sanctions on oil industry
Tehran Foreign Ministry says Iran to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interests and citizens against any violation and foreign aggression
AFP
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12:43 | 10.13.24
Tensions soar at NYU after threats, vandalism tied to Zionist group
University investigating threatening social media posts from Betar USA and allegedly linked act of vandalism; Betar denies involvement in vandalism but accuses NYU of failing to protect Jewish students from pro-Palestinian activists
Daniel Edelson, New York
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01:05 | 10.13.24
Vanished without a trace: Where is Iran’s Quds Force commander?
Tehran dismisses reports Esmail Qaani had a heart attack while under investigation as ‘fake news’; however, questions regarding Iranian general’s whereabouts linger for weeks
Lior Ben Ari
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23:57 | 10.12.24
US still believes Iran has not decided to build a nuclear weapon, US officials say
The intelligence assessment could help explain U.S. opposition to any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program in retaliation for an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel
Reuters
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08:46 | 10.11.24
North Korea’s key role in supplying artillery to Russia revealed amid Ukraine war
North Korea is providing up to half of the artillery shells used by Russia in Ukraine; as military ties deepen, experts warn of growing cooperation, including potential transfers of advanced weapons systems
Veronica Neifakh / The Media Line
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08:53 | 10.10.24
Brown University rejects demand to divest from companies with ties to Israel
Ivy-league university's governing body votes against proposal by pro-Palestinian students ; vote held after agreement between university administration and students to evacuate protest camp established on campus after start of war in Gaza
Daniel Edelson, New York
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08:41 | 10.10.24
UK, Netherlands fear rise in terror when Israel retaliates against Iran
UK's MI5 chief says UK experienced worrying rise in external terror threats coming from Tehran, Moscow and radical Islamic terror groups including ISIS
Ynet, News Agencies
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19:42 | 10.08.24
40% of US Muslims deny October 7 atrocities, survey finds
Less than third of US Muslims believe terrorists engaged in acts of murder and rape during massacre; Harris put in tough position, balancing pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian voters to win critical swing state of Michigan and presidency
Ynet
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15:15 | 10.08.24
Trump makes surprise visit to Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave in New York City
Under tight security, former US president makes unannounced visit to late spiritual leader's grave on October 7 massacre anniversary, placing prayer note and holding up photo of Israeli American hostage Idan Alexander
Itamar Eichner
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02:21 | 10.08.24
Explosion heard near Israeli embassy in Copenhagen
Explosion overnight Monday comes five days after a grenade attack on the building and on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre; Israeli embassy in Stockholm targeted by gunfire
AFP
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12:25 | 10.07.24
Demonstration in Berlin for October 7 calls to 'liberate Haifa, Jaffa and Tel Aviv'
Two marches were held in Berlin to mark the anniversary of October 7: One in memory of the victims in which the members of the Jewish community marched in silence from the Brandenburg Gate, and the other in Kreuzberg, which was saturated with expressions of hatred; "You Jews have not learned the lessons of the Holocaust," said a kippah-clad protester
Ze'ev Abrahami, Berlin, Daniel Edelson, New York
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11:06 | 10.07.24
Gallant making lightening visit to US in preparation for attack on Iran
Defense Minister will hold one-day visit in Washington, where he will meet with senior officials in the Pentagon and advisers to the president at the White House
Itamar Eichner
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22:11 | 10.06.24
Arms shipments will not bring you security, France's Macron tells Netanyahu
After French leader’s call to halt arms deliveries to Israel, he demands immediate cease-fire in call with PM and opposes expanding war to Lebanon; ’Friends should support Israel, not strengthen Iran's axis of evil,’ Netanyahu's office responds
Itamar Eichner
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20:27 | 10.06.24
Anniversary of Gaza war draws thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters around the world
Thousands of pro-Palestinians protestors take to the street in the U.S. and Europe calling to end Israel's war in Gaza as soon as possible
Reuters
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23:11 | 10.05.24
Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away
Officials fear more bodies would be discovered, after cellphone towers down across the region, and hundreds of people have yet to make contact with loved ones and are listed as unaccounted for
Reuters
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15:09 | 09.30.24
Syrian national wearing keffiyeh goes on rampage in Germany, critically injuring 2 children
A Syrian man wearing in the city of Essen set fire to a building, then threatened passers by with a machete while locals scrambled to safety; He was eventually apprehended, and the media is curiously silent about the incident
Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin
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15:41 | 09.29.24
Nasrallah's body recovered from rubble two days after assassination
Hezbollah leader's body found intact; cause of death appears to be blunt trauma from force of blast
Reuters
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14:52 | 09.29.24
Jared Kushner in an unusual post: 'No to cease-fire, let Israel finish the job'
Son-in-law and adviser of former US President Donald Trump, praised assassination of Hassan Nasrallah as 'the most important day in the Middle East since the Abraham Accords breakthrough' which he brokered, and called on Israel to finish the job: "It has no option to back down"
Ynet
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11:26 | 09.29.24
Austrian voters appear ready to elect far-right 'Freedom Party'
Should the latest polls prove accurate, it's likely that Herbert Kickl, chairman of the 'Freedom Party of Austria' will become the nation's newest chancellor after Sunday's elections; The party is highly resistant to immigration from the Middle East, and also has adopted some antisemitic views
Ze'ev Avrahami
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09:39 | 09.29.24
Nasrallah elimnated: Days of mourning and demonstrations; Syrian rebels celebrate
A TV presenter choked on tears, Lebanese citizens mount protest marches and wonder 'Who will lead the battle now?', and in Iraq and Yemen they announced three days of mourning; In Iran, protesters took to the streets in support of Hezbollah and the residents of the Gaza Strip
Lior Ben Ari
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09:26 | 09.29.24
Biden: Killing of Nasrallah 'a measure of justice' for his many victims
The United States fully supports Israel's right to defend itself against Iran-supported groups, president says, but aims to deescalate conflicts in Lebanon, Gaza through diplomatic means
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York
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20:21 | 09.28.24
'We have to make a deal with Iran,' Trump says
Republican presidential candidate says would attempt and negotiate a new deal with Tehran should he be elected without providing details
Ynet
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15:23 | 09.27.24
Major hurricane Helene menaces Florida with 'unsurvivable' storm surge
The storm became a major Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds near 120 mph, worrying weather officials of potential destructive outcomes
Reuters
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00:17 | 09.27.24
Iran, Hezbollah enabled Houthis' rise, says UN report
The rebel group is transformed into an army with weapons training and assistance provided by other members of Iran's axis despite a de facto UN embargo on arms since 2015
Reuters
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20:46 | 09.26.24
UK police investigating Islamophobic hack of Wi-Fi at train stations
Wi-Fi remained offline on Thursday following the incident at 19 stations including London Bridge and London Euston as well as Manchester Piccadilly and Edinburgh Waverley
Reuters
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17:10 | 09.26.24
New York City mayor indicted in foreign bribery scandal, refuses to step down
Eric Adams faces historic indictment for alleged ties to foreign entities from Turkey, China, Qatar and possible illegal donations from Israel; Adams denies accusations and refuses to step down; progressive Netanyahu critic could replace him
Daniel Edelson, New York
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13:58 | 09.26.24
Moroccan immigrant, previously slated for deportation, murders 19-year-old in Paris
The body of a 19-year-old student was located in the woods near her dorm and, following a manhunt, the suspect was apprehended in Switzerland, a Moroccan immigrant with a previous rape charge on his record, Incident has sparked debate in France about immigration and enforcement policy
ynet correspondents, Reuters
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09:58 | 09.26.24
Brandeis University president, who banned campus Palestinian group after October 7 , resign
Ronald Liebowitz resigned after a narrow no confidence vote from the university's faculty; He was criticized for 'a consistent pattern of damaging errors of judgment and poor leadership'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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21:33 | 09.25.24
Israelis survive flood in Thailand: 'They woke us with shouts, everything was flooded'
Hotel manager in the town of Pai wakes Israeli tourists in the middle of the night due to incoming floods; Israeli couple caught in hostilities in Ethiopia rescued by extraction team
Itamar Eichner
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18:35 | 09.25.24
Argentina’s Milei slams UN bias against Israel at General Assembly
Pro-Israel leader criticizes organization for 'failure to defend democratic values,' while allowing 'bloody dictatorships' seats on Human Rights Council
Itamar Eichner
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12:52 | 09.25.24
Suspected Trump gunman charged with attempted assassination
AG Merrick Garland says Justice Department will 'spare no resource,' on the case; Trump campaign says security officials briefed candidate of threats from Iran to assassinate him
Daniel Edelson, New York, Reuters
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11:37 | 09.25.24
IAEA chief sees willingness from Iran to re-engage on nuclear file
Iranian president tells UN General Assembly Tehran willing to cooperate with West to revive 2015 nuclear deal
Reuters
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09:36 | 09.25.24
UK’s Starmer blunders with call for return of ‘sausages’ from Gaza
In call for Gaza cease-fire during his first speech at Labour Party conference, British PM mixes up ‘sausages’ instead of ‘hostages’
Ynetnews, news agencies
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00:14 | 09.25.24
This is why West Africa is now the world's terrorism hotspot
Terrorist activities emanating from West African nations such as Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali up significantly, partly due to spread of Wahabist ideology via Islamic State offshoots like Boko Haram
Reuters
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16:29 | 09.24.24
Sweden says Iran behind thousands of text messages calling for revenge over Quran burnings
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard hacked into text messaging service last year and sent thousands of messages urging Swedes to take revenge over string of public Quran burnings; Sweden torn between commitment to free speech and respect for religious minorities
Associated Press
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12:54 | 09.24.24
Trump vs Ukraine's president: 'Zelensky is greatest salesman, wants Democrats to win'
Trump speaks in battleground state of Pennsylvania hours after Ukrainian president tours factory there supplying ammunition for Ukraine; Ukrainians fear that if he wins the elections, Trump will stop U.S. military aid and hand victory to Putin; Zelensky to present 'victory plan' in New York
Ynet, News Agencies
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11:24 | 09.24.24
'They slaughtered, raped and buried us alive': Syrians praise blows to Hezbollah
Many Syrians still remember atrocities committed by terror group in support of Assad during civil war; 'We would be just as happy if the devil himself killed them, it is the right of all those oppressed by Iran and its militias,' one Syrian remarks
Lior Ben Ari
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23:11 | 09.23.24
Irish president: Israel intercepted a letter I sent to Iran; Israel denies
Ireland's President Michael Higgins accuses Israel of intercepting a congratulatory letter he sent to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following his recent election victory, but notes he has no idea how; Israeli embassy: 'A baseless accusation'
Itamar Eichner
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11:55 | 09.23.24
Iran's Revolutionary Guards bans use of communications devices after Hezbollah pager attack
IRGC to inspect all devices, not just communication equipment, which are either homemade or imported from China and Russia, over concerns of Israeli infiltration
Reuters
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08:59 | 09.23.24
Guards protect secrets on sunken billionaire's yacht, report
Italian authorities ask for diver patrols and underwater surveillance to secure superyacht that sank in August killing seven including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch who had ties to intelligence agencies,
Ynet
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23:57 | 09.22.24
Iran gave Russia missiles but no launchers, sources say
European and US officials say reason behind lack of equipment raises questions about when and if the weapons will be operational
Reuters
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23:31 | 09.21.24
UK overhauls tourist entry rules
Beginning January 8, anyone who wishes to visit the United Kingdom would have to register ahead of time in a specialized digital system and pay £50 per person; 'Digitization allows for a seamless experience for the millions crossing the border annually,' says senior official
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger
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13:19 | 09.21.24
Trump says if he loses the elections it will be the fault of Jews
Republican presidential hopeful said in a Kamala Harris administration Israel would be obliterated, describing how rockets would rain on the country and terrorists would go door to door massacring and raping innocent civilians
Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner
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09:58 | 09.20.24
Russia's Kadyrov accuses musk of 'remotely disabling' his cybertruck
'That's not a nice thing for Elon Musk to do. He gives expensive gifts from the bottom of his heart and then remotely switches them off,' Chechen leader says
AFP
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01:00 | 09.20.24
Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods boss, accused of multiple rapes
A year after his death BBC releases an investigative report in which over 20 women accuse Al Fayed of sexual assault, five alleging rape claiming he would promote attractive women to work in his office and then assault them
Ynetnews
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21:26 | 09.19.24
'I grabbed it by the head, but it wouldn't release me' Thai woman trapped by python says
Snake attacks a woman in her kitchen coiling itself around her body and holding her captive for hours before a neighbor calls police and the struggle to release her begins
Associated Press
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20:32 | 09.19.24
Muslim Americans moving to Jill Stein in potential blow to Kamala Harris
A Reuters poll shows Arab Americans in key states critical for Harris's win, favor the Jewish Green Party candidate who accuses Israel of committing genocide and calls for an arms embargo
Reuters
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18:38 | 09.19.24
Veteran CIA officer who drugged and sexually assaulted dozens of women gets 30 years in prison
Brian Jeffrey Raymond's victims described being deceived by a man who appeared kind, educated and part of an agency 'that is supposed to protect the world from evil'
Associated Press
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14:04 | 09.19.24
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