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Following Greta, Algerian 'relief convoy', Global March to Gaza aim to break Gaza ‘siege’
Activists set from Algeria through Libya and Tunisia to Egypt, aiming to cross into Rafah to deliver aid and pressure authorities to lift restrictions; Egyptian authorities have deported dozens of the foreign nationals who arrived in Egypt to take part in the march and dozens more face deportation
Lior Ben Ari
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19:13 | 06.12.25
Paragon spyware scandal deepens as Italy faces cover-up allegations
Italian parliamentary report confirms use of Israeli-made spyware on activists but draws criticism for dismissing claims that journalists targeted; Israeli firm axes contracts with Italy, citing concerns over misuse and political cover-up
Tal Shahaf
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23:17 | 06.11.25
UK issues rare warning as US prepares Mideast embassy evacuations amid Iran tensions
UK warns of rising military threats in Gulf waters as US authorizes evacuation of embassy staff in Iraq, Bahrain and Kuwait amid fears of imminent escalation with Iran
Reuters
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21:21 | 06.11.25
Musk posts apology for 'going too far' in feud with Trump
The world's richest man says he regrets some of his posts about the US president after efforts to mend fences are already noticeable, including posting support for Trump's mobilization of the National Guard to deal with LA riots
ynet
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10:58 | 06.11.25
'This will not end well': Israeli tourist attacked in Athens by pro-Palestinian activists
Israeli tourist Meidad Hozeh was attacked in Athens by pro-Palestinian activists after being heard speaking Hebrew; he was briefly detained by police following a false assault claim but was released after showing video evidence of the attack
Nina Fox
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10:20 | 06.11.25
Los Angeles imposes curfew as Trump escalates immigration crackdown
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom asks a court to put an emergency stop to the National Guard troops and Marines helping federal immigration agents, with some guardsmen now standing in protection around agents as they carried out arrests
Associated Press
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08:45 | 06.11.25
Israeli hiker missing in northern India; family fears for his safety
Samuel Vengrinovich, 44, recent immigrant from U.S. living in Jaffa, was last seen Friday on Mount Triund, a popular but rugged hiking trail near Dharamsala
Itamar Eichner
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14:51 | 06.10.25
Austria: At least 8 dead in school shooting, shooter reportedly a student
Citing Graz police, local media says several people had been seriously injured, including students and teachers; perpetrator reportedly killed himself
Reuters
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12:10 | 06.10.25
Los Angeles faces 3rd night of violent riots over immigrant deportation policy
A third and particularly violent night of clashes between protesters carrying Mexican flags and security forces; Rioters set fire to vehicles and threw concrete blocks, scooters and fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets
ynet, News Agencies
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10:55 | 06.09.25
Trump travel ban against citizens from mainly African and Mideastern countries takes effect
Ban does not revoke visas previously issued to people from countries on the list, but new applicants will be rejected; Trump said nationals of countries included in the ban pose 'terrorism-related' and 'public-safety' risks
AP
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08:00 | 06.09.25
For first time in war, Russian troops reach Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk
Russian troops reach edge of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in first since 2022 invasion, marking strategic shift; advance follows gains in Sumy and mounts pressure on Kyiv as ceasefire talks remain stalled
Ynet, news agencies
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18:49 | 06.08.25
Trump’s support reinforces Saudi Crown Prince MbS’s hold on power as succession nears
The US president’s public backing during his visit strengthens Mohammed bin Salman’s rule, silences rivals and signals American support amid shifting Saudi power dynamics
Ali Hussain/The Media Line
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08:50 | 06.08.25
Iran denies IAEA claims of undeclared nuclear activity, blames Israel for ‘sabotage’
Tehran accuses UN watchdog of political bias and says suspicious traces at nuclear sites were planted, as Western powers weigh sanctions push
Lior Ben Ari
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17:42 | 06.07.25
France opens criminal probe into dual citizens who blocked Gaza aid trucks for 'genocide'
Investigation, led by unit from French national anti-terror prosecutor’s office, follows a complaint filed in November by French Jewish Union for Peace (UFJP) and a French-Palestinian advocacy group
Itamar Eichner
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13:34 | 06.07.25
'Musk? I’m busy with Iran': Trump threatens Tehran with military action if deal rejected
Tehran has yet to respond to the U.S. nuclear deal proposal, which Khamenei criticized but did not reject; As Trump loses patience, he vows to block uranium enrichment; Iran condemned his travel ban as 'racist' and a violation of international law
Ynetnews, News Agencies
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08:58 | 06.07.25
Is bipartisan backing for Israel still possible in today's divided America?
Jerusalem Day event with more than 100 lawmakers and Christian and Jewish leaders from across the political spectrum offers rare moment of unity on Capitol Hill
Maayan Hoffman
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08:34 | 06.07.25
Powering Iran’s war machine: Chinese missile components fuel Islamic Republic’s ballistic arsenal
Tehran secures thousands of tons of Chinese-made ammonium perchlorate for ballistic missiles, fueling up to 800 short-range missiles and potential transfers to Houthis; US sanctions Chinese firms, citing security risks
Ynet
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11:47 | 06.06.25
‘It’s a house of cards’: Analysts warn Pakistan over Iran ties
As Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif embraces Iran’s nuclear program, experts caution that growing too close to Tehran may strain ties with the U.S. and Gulf partners
Arshad Mehmood/The Media Line
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09:28 | 06.06.25
Trump administration hits ICC judges with sanctions over probe into Israel
State Department says that it would freeze any assets that the ICC judges, who come from Benin, Peru, Slovenia and Uganda, have in U.S. jurisdictions
Associated Press
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23:00 | 06.05.25
German chancellor to visit Israel as Berlin opposes France's push for Palestinian statehood
Alongside Israeli counterpart Sa'ar, Johann Wadephul says move to recognize Palestinian state would send the wrong message and undermine negotiations; he reaffirms support for Israel and urges EU not to suspend its agreement with Jerusalem
Itamar Eichner
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17:04 | 06.05.25
German antisemitism official targeted in road rage over Hebrew song
Police in Hamburg have opened an investigation into a Jordanian citizen after he allegedly attacked Stefan Hensel, the city's commissioner for combating antisemitism
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin
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16:37 | 06.05.25
Trump bans entry from 12 'high-risk' nations, targets Harvard over foreign students
New executive order bans entry from 12 majority-Muslim and African nations, citing terrorism concerns and visa abuses; partial restrictions apply to 7 others as Trump administration intensifies post-Boulder attack immigration crackdown
Daniel Edelson, New York
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09:12 | 06.05.25
Germany shifts tone on Israel: 'We stand by the Jewish state,' says foreign minister
Against the backdrop of growing tensions between Germany and Israel, and calls for an arms embargo from within Friedrich Merz's government, the German foreign minister emphasized: 'We have a special responsibility toward the Jewish state' and emphasized: 'Germany must know where it stands and say it clearly: alongside Israel'
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin
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22:49 | 06.04.25
20,000 residents evacuated from Cologne after discovery of WWII bombs in city center
An entire hospital and 58 hotels also are being evacuated for an operation to neutralize the 3 old American-made bombs, dropped about 80 years ago by the Allies: 'Anyone who does not evacuate will be forcibly evacuated'
Ynet, News Agencies
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16:43 | 06.04.25
Norway set to reject sweeping boycott of wealth fund investment in West Bank firms
While sympathetic to concerns raised by rights advocates, Norwegian leaders say their existing ethical framework already addresses illegal activity without requiring a total pullout
Reuters
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13:17 | 06.04.25
Report: Mohammed Al-Fayed spied on women at Harrods fitting rooms
In new book, testimony from about 60 former employees and witnesses alleges that Al-Fayed operated a decades-long campaign of sexual misconduct, using hidden cameras and recording devices to monitor female staff and customers
Inbal Hananel
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13:09 | 06.04.25
Israeli sources: France sent reassuring messages that it would not unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state at UN summit
French official responds: 'We are determined to recognize the State of Palestine. Such decision shall be taken on a bilateral basis'; Israeli officials remain wary, fearing the move could empower Hamas and derail efforts to stabilize Gaza and resume peace talks
Itamar Eichner
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01:12 | 06.04.25
The Houthis are still holding UN staff members kidnaped a year ago
Dozens of UN and aid workers remain in Houthi custody and UN Secretary-General Guterres had demanded the terrorist organization release them 'immediately'; According to reports, the aid workers are 'isolated from the outside world'; The detentions have disrupted humanitarian operations, sparked global condemnation and raised concerns over worsening conditions in Houthi-controlled regions of the embattled gulf nation
Lior Ben Ari
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00:58 | 06.04.25
Dutch far-right leader, pro-Israel stalwart Geert Wilders quits government over immigration
Wilders, whose party topped 2023 vote but gave up the premiership, departs coalition due to frustration over inaction on Muslim immigration—a move likely to topple ruling bloc; he has previously criticized the government over its adversarial approach toward Israel
News agencies
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12:35 | 06.03.25
Trump declares zero uranium enrichment for Iran under potential nuclear deal
US president says 'WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM' in future Iran deal, countering reports that Washington might permit limited civilian use
Ynetnews
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02:28 | 06.03.25
Fragile diplomacy tested as Iran resists nuclear compromise with US
The US offered Iran a low-level enrichment deal, hoping to revive talks and avert conflict, but with Tehran holding firm and Jerusalem waiting from the shadows, tensions are rising; Intermediaries scramble to prevent collapse as pressure builds from allies and opponents alike
Itamar Eichner
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00:10 | 06.03.25
Washington's quiet pivot on Iran could reshape nuclear talks
A new US proposal makes room for civilian uranium enrichment in Iran under strict oversight; Tehran remains cautious, and Israel is alarmed, as regional powers brace for the implications of a potentially historic diplomatic shift
Ynetnews
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23:19 | 06.02.25
Iran poised to dismiss US nuclear proposal, says Iranian diplomat
A senior diplomat Iran rejects U.S. demand that Tehran commit to scrapping uranium enrichment, viewed as a potential pathway to developing nuclear bombs; earlier, Tehran demanded US guarantees that sanctions would be lifted
Reuters
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15:17 | 06.02.25
Iran demands 'guarantee' US will lift sanctions in nuclear talks
Tehran demands guarantees on sanctions relief after Washington fails to clarify terms in nuclear deal talks, says Iranian official
AFP
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12:15 | 06.02.25
Polish eurosceptic Nawrocki wins presidential vote, electoral commission says
Populist candidate edges out liberal Warsaw mayor in tight runoff, signaling nationalist shift and new challenge to PM Tusk’s centrist coalition
News agencies
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09:07 | 06.02.25
Ukraine strikes Russian long-range bombers in Siberia, official says
Security official says strikes were conducted by SBU domestic intelligence agency and that they had simultaneously hit four Russian military air bases
Reuters
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15:24 | 06.01.25
TACO becomes synonymous with market volatility, angering Trump
'Trump always chickens out' or TACO goes viral on social media, transcending into legacy outlets and even the White House, where its use angers the president who fears appearing weak
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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14:21 | 06.01.25
Gaza flotilla sets sail from Italy with Greta Thunberg, global celebrities aboard
Flotilla aiming to 'break siege' heads out of Sciliy with Greta Thunberg, actor Liam Cunningham and EU lawmaker Rima Hassan on board—weeks after a mysterious drone strike disabled a prior ship en route
Ynet
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10:12 | 06.01.25
UN nuclear watchdog: Iran conducted secret nuclear activity with undeclared material
IAEA says Iran used undeclared nuclear material at secret sites and failed to fully cooperate with inspections; Israel warns Tehran remains committed to developing nuclear weapons and urges global action to halt its atomic ambitions
News agencies
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15:03 | 05.31.25
Nuclear weapons ‘unacceptable,’ says Iranian FM
Abbas Araghchi reiterates his country's claim that Iran does not have a military nuclear plan amid disagreements over Iranian uranium enrichment in the negotiations with the United States
Lior Ben Ari, AFP
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10:15 | 05.31.25
Musk leaves WH with black eye and rumors of drug use
The billionaire standing next to the US president says his son punched him in the face during a game; Trump says Musk has done a fantastic job cutting federal costs
Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies
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09:30 | 05.31.25
US mulls sanctions on Chile as Santiago signals possible break with Israel
Trump’s administration considering multiple punitive measures after Chile withdrew its military attachés from Tel Aviv over the Gaza war
Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line
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23:47 | 05.30.25
'Zionist Nazi': Pro-Palestinian protest disrupts graduation ceremony at Hunter College
Event, held in Manhattan, turned into a demonstration as students displayed Palestinian flags, chanted slogans and held signs calling for the school to divest from Israel
Daniel Edelson, New York
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11:18 | 05.30.25
Elon Musk exits Trump administration, but DOGE remains
Billionaire's announcement comes shortly after court blocked US president’s tariff plan and amid his criticism of Trump's 'big, beautiful' spending bill; tech magnate also reportedly tried to block a major OpenAI deal in Abu Dhabi
Daniel Edelson, New York
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07:28 | 05.29.25
Trump: I told Netanyahu ‘not appropriate’ to strike Iran
U.S. president says he advised strike as nuclear talks continue, while Israeli officials insist coordination between Jerusalem and Washington remains strong and no surprises are expected
Itamar Eichner
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19:58 | 05.28.25
Indonesia's president says ready for normalization with Israel if Palestinian state
Prabowo Subianto expressed readiness to normalize ties with Israel if it recognizes a Palestinian state; His statement, during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, highlights Indonesia's stance on the two-state solution and regional peace
Reuters
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11:49 | 05.28.25
'When I die, I want them to say I was Palestinian': This is Bishara Bahabah, the American mediator between Hamas and the US
Disillusioned by Biden and Harris, he backed Trump in the presidential election and helped PA President Mahmoud Abbas draft a congratulatory message while still publicly criticizing Trump’s Gaza plan; Bahbah, who came to the US as an immigrant in the 1970s, now serves as a backchannel between Hamas and Washington while bypassing Israel; 'My children were born in the U.S., but I registered them with UNRWA'
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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23:59 | 05.27.25
Trump administration severs all ties with Harvard due to antisemitism, policy violations
In its most severe action yet, Trump administration ordered federal agencies to end contracts worth $100M with Harvard, accusing the university of fostering antisemitism and violating equality policies; Harvard denies the accusations, says move is political interference that threatens academic freedom and international students’ futures
Daniel Edelson, New York
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20:38 | 05.27.25
Swedish-Palestinian man charged with being ISIS terrorist who burned Jordanian pilot alive
Swedish prosecutors charged Osama Krayem with gross war crimes and terrorism for the incident that took place in Syria in 2014; His parents were Palestinians who immigrated from a Syrian refugee camp
Ynet, Reuters
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18:23 | 05.27.25
Mural of Netanyahu kissing Hitler sparks outrage in Italy
The well-known street artist, Laika, defends the provocative image as a critique of Israel’s actions in Gaza and Western hypocrisy regarding the conflict
Daniel Bettini
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15:33 | 05.27.25
In harshest rebuke yet, Germany's Merz calls Gaza war 'incomprehensible'
There was similar criticism from Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and calls among junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats, to halt arms exports to Israel or else risk German complicity in war crimes
Reuters
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14:38 | 05.27.25
5 British women arrested for dancing at UNESCO site in Greece, drawing local ire
Five women from the UK were arrested after dancing provocatively outside Corfu’s historic Palace of St. Michael and St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; The incident sparked outrage, with authorities accusing them of damaging the site and violating archaeological protection laws
ynet correspondents
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23:39 | 05.26.25
Netherlands' Geert Wilders unveils plan to ban asylum seekers, deport Syrians
Geert Wilders, a Dutch anti-Muslim politician, has introduced a 10-step immigration plan, including banning new asylum seekers, deploying the military to borders, and deporting 60,000 Syrians; He warns his party will leave the coalition if his demands are not met, risking new elections
AP, ynet
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23:21 | 05.26.25
Questions mount as organization overseeing Gaza aid shuts down
Before distributing any food in Gaza and amid growing media scrutiny and possible investigation in Switzerland, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is shutting down; Humanitarian aid will now be handled solely by a US-based entity
Uri Blau and Milan Czerny, Shomrim
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23:19 | 05.25.25
Trump Tower project in Damascus is symbol of new Syria
On the Syrian street, some remain skeptical about the idea of a $200 million tower in Damascus emblazoned with the Trump name, while others believe the project could herald a new era of stability and economic development in Syria’s capital
Rizik Alabi/The Media Line
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18:12 | 05.25.25
Spain calls for sanctions against Israel over Gaza: 'We must do everything to stop war'
Madrid is hosting 20 European and Arab nations as well as international organizations on Sunday with the aim of 'stopping this war'
AFP
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17:24 | 05.25.25
'Growing threat from terror groups': Israel issues unusual warning for citizens in Canada
Israel’s National Security Council raises the travel alert for Canada to Level 2, citing a surge in threats and attacks against Jewish institutions and individuals; Israelis are urged to avoid displaying visible Jewish symbols and follow local security guidance
Itamar Eichner
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16:49 | 05.25.25
Trump's war against Harvard University leaves Israeli students in limbo
Legal battle to restrict foreign student visas disrupting studies, work visas and futures as Israelis are among others becoming collateral damage in the administration’s political clash with academia
Daniel Edelson, New York, Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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09:22 | 05.25.25
In bid to normalize ties with US, Syria moves to expel armed Palestinian groups
Before the war, more than 100,000 Palestinians lived in the Yarmouk refugee camp and numerous factions such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Fatah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad had offices there
Rizik Alabi, The Media Line
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09:17 | 05.25.25
Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariffs on iPhones not made in the US
U.S. President warns of high tariffs on Apple’s iPhones unless production shifts to the U.S., sparking stock market decline, legal questions and forced reevaluation of Apple’s manufacturing strategy
Calcalist
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14:19 | 05.24.25
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