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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Israeli delegation at labor conference in Belfast
Israeli delegation led by Ophir Alkalai, chair of the Histadrut State Workers’ Union; Protesters accuse Israel of apartheid and genocide in the Gaza Strip
Itamar Eichner
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17:04 | 03.26.25
'CENTCOM we are a GO': Secret chat of Yemen strike plan revealed
Trump aides dismiss breach; The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reveals sensitive details, including exact targets and timings, originally shared by Defense Secretary Hegseth
Reuters
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16:29 | 03.26.25
Rescued Gaza hostage says NY pro-Hamas protests encourage terrorists
Shlomi Ziv, rescued from Gaza, joins lawsuit filed against pro-Palestinian groups protesting at Columbia University, accusing them of serving as a Hamas public relations campaign
Daniel Edelson, New York
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08:03 | 03.26.25
Israeli tortured, starved by police in Belarus, family says
Authorities claim the man 'subscribed to extremist content'; His family says the arrest stemmed from his son's anti-regime activism; they criticize Israeli authorities for not intervening
Itamar Eichner
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21:32 | 03.25.25
Trump officials mistakenly leak Houthi attack plans to journalist
Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg says he was inadvertently invited to encrypted chat group, where Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted operational details hours before strikes, including possible intel on Israel
Tzippy Shmilovitz
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22:31 | 03.24.25
Jewish faculty, students at Harvard U sign letter denouncing Khalil arrest at Columbia U
They accuse the Trump administration of exploiting concerns about antisemitism to suppress free speech and target political dissent on university campuses, call on Harvard to help secure release of the pro-Palestinian activist
Daniel Edelson, New York
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21:52 | 03.24.25
Washing machine exposes rapist's lie in South Korea trial
Court upholds conviction after investigators find reflection of assault on a washing machine lid in security footage
Ynet
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21:26 | 03.24.25
Israeli businessman is held for two months in Northern Cyprus over counterfeit dollars at casino
Israeli man faces prolonged detention in Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus over alleged counterfeit casino funds, with no diplomatic support and a linked lawyer’s fraud arrest complicating legal proceedings
Itamar Eichner
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00:53 | 03.24.25
Israeli lawyer to defend Duterte at ICC trial for crimes against humanity
Former Philippine President extradited to the ICC retains Nick Kaufman who served at the court; Lawyer questions the court's jurisdiction, citing the Philippines' 2018 withdrawal from the ICC treaty
Itamar Eichner
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22:38 | 03.23.25
Trump aims to avoid military action against Iran, US envoy says
Witkoff says president seeks diplomatic solution to Iranian nuclear ambition; Tehran dismisses talks as 'deception' while uranium enrichment and sanctions escalate
Reuters
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20:15 | 03.23.25
'I'm still alive': Pope Francis returns to Vatican after illness
High Pontiff returns home after 38-day pneumonia fight, faces fragile recovery after doctors urge a prolonged healing for 88-year-old Catholic leader
News Agencies
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19:39 | 03.23.25
Trump announces development of 'most lethal' fighter jet with 'unprecedented power'
The United States' 47th president announced the development of the F-47 - a stealth fighter jet to be used by the US Air Force; Cost of each plane will be $300 million; Trump: 'America's enemies will never see them coming'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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11:35 | 03.23.25
Case against Mahmoud Khalil: bold legal precedent or executive overreach?
Analysis: Experts expand on legalities behind detention and threatened deportation of Columbia University pro-Palestinian protests organizer
Shira Dicker/The Media Line
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19:27 | 03.22.25
Columbia U bans masked protests, expands Israel programs to secure US grants
Pro-Palestinian protest epicenter secures $400 million in reinstated federal funding by banning masked protests, reviewing Middle Eastern studies and expanding Tel Aviv programs amid criticism over campus antisemitism and political neutrality
Daniel Edelson, New York
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23:45 | 03.21.25
Trump awards Boeing with new F-47 fighter jet contract
Boeing secures $20 billion contract to build the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet, marking a pivotal win over Lockheed Martin and boosting its defense business amid ongoing challenges
Reuters
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19:49 | 03.21.25
'Genocide supporter': Berlin journalist faces threats for defying Palestinian narratives
British journalist Nicholas Potter, known for exposing Kremlin propaganda and criticizing antisemitism, faces violent harassment after rejecting claims of 'genocide' in Gaza and reporting on radical left-wing ties to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin
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14:36 | 03.20.25
Trump warns Iran to halt supplies to Houthis, predicts their defeat
POTUS says Tehran reduced arms shipments to Yemeni rebels but continues to send supplies; 'Let the Houthis fight it out themselves. Either way they lose, but this way they lose quickly'; Trump reportedly gives Iran 2-month deadline for new nuclear deal
Ynet
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19:29 | 03.19.25
Judge says pro-Palestinian Columbia protestor must remain in US for now
Court rules Mahmoud Khalil must stay in US while arrest challenge moves to New Jersey; Khalil's lawyer says government moved him to Louisiana to avoid having case heard in New York or New Jersey
Reuters
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18:38 | 03.19.25
What’s driving the escalating violence at the Syria-Lebanon border?
Hezbollah smuggling thrived under Assad, but al-Sharaa regime crackdown sparks heavy border clashes with Lebanon; despite ceasefire announcement, fighting continues as both sides send reinforcements to border region
Lior Ben Ari
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18:32 | 03.19.25
University of Michigan president: 'Despite protests, we have increased investments in Israeli institutions'
Over the past year, the campus - home to a large Arab and Muslim student population - has seen numerous, sometimes violent, demonstrations demanding that the university sever ties with Israeli institutions; 'The real problem on our campus is antisemitism'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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12:55 | 03.18.25
'They put a bag over my head and tied me up': Israeli escapes kidnapping in Wales
Israeli music producer Itay Kashti narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt in Wales by 3 Muslims who lured him to a supposed business meeting; Judge says kidnapping attempt had antisemitic motives and that 'the kidnappers were inspired by events occurring elsewhere in the world'
Lihi Gordon
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23:27 | 03.17.25
US airstrikes on Yemen fuel anti-American sentiment, bolster Houthis’ resolve
As the US defends its strikes as necessary for maritime security, analysts warn that civilian casualties may strengthen Houthi opposition and deepen regional instability
Giorgia Valente/ The Media Line
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21:29 | 03.17.25
Dozens killed in US strikes on Houthi targets across Yemen: 'They’re everywhere'
Houthis say 31 killed in US airstrikes, with reports number could rise; strikes target Houthi leadership and send warning to Iran amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran; Houthis claim 'devastating attacks' left over 100 wounded
Lior Ben Ari
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09:23 | 03.16.25
US launches large-scale assault on Houthi strongholds in Yemen; Trump: 'Your time is up'
At least 13 killed as US launches major air and sea strikes on Houthi targets, aiming to restore Red Sea shipping security; Trump warns Houthis to halt attacks or face 'overwhelming lethal force' and issues stark warning to Iran to end its support for them
Lior Ben Ari
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21:08 | 03.15.25
Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says
Citizens of 10 countries, including Syria and Iran, to face outright travel ban, while 5 others will see partial restrictions affecting tourism and student visas; for 26 nations, travel suspensions will depend on their governments' actions
Reuters
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08:40 | 03.15.25
‘No one can protect you’: Columbia University urges foreign students to avoid Gaza-related posts
Pro-Palestinian protest epicenter warns international students to avoid Middle East-related posts as Trump’s administration freezes $400 million in funding and threatens deportations
Daniel Edelson, New York
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23:59 | 03.13.25
Miami Beach mayor moves to defund theater screening Israeli-Palestinian oscar winning doc.
Mayor Steven Meiner calls No Other Land, which is critical of Israel's military rule over the West Bank, a 'false propaganda attack,' prompting a bid to terminate O Cinema’s lease and funding
Daniel Edelson, New York
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22:37 | 03.13.25
Putin backs US ceasefire idea for Ukraine, but says many details need to be sorted out
Russian leader says truce would have to deal with 'root causes' of the conflict and critical details still unresolved; Witkoff in Moscow to meet Putin while at the White House Trump says he hopes the Russians do the right thing
News Agencies
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19:28 | 03.13.25
Iran protests UN closed-door meeting on its nuclear program
Envoys of the UK, France and Germany are summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Tehran after the regime claims of 'misuse of the UN Security Council' and British threats to impose UN sanctions on Iran
Reuters
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16:51 | 03.13.25
Russia criticizes US cease-fire idea for Ukraine as Putin plays hardball
Moscow's advances along front in recent months and Trump's attempt to strike peace deal to end three-year-old conflict have raised fears that Kyiv, which was backed by the West, could lose the war
Reuters
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14:21 | 03.13.25
Targeted Israeli facilities: US sanctions notorious Swedish gang with links to Iran
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Sweden’s Foxtrot Network and its leader, alleging Iranian intelligence collaboration in attacks on Israeli embassies and Jewish targets amid escalating Gaza war tensions
AFP, Itamar Eichner
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00:42 | 03.13.25
Putin visits front in fatigues as Trump pushes for cease-fire
Russia boasts military gains while Kremlin says it awaits details from D.C. on proposed 30-day truce in war with Ukraine; Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says her country will make its own decisions
News Agencies
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00:14 | 03.13.25
Austrian government suspends family reunification for migrants amid security fears
Country's new coalition government cites overwhelmed schools and security risks after a fatal stabbing linked to an asylum seeker as the EU debates stricter deportation policies
News Agencies
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20:10 | 03.12.25
Trump appears to reverse course on Gaza Plan: 'No one is expelling Palestinians'
In meeting with Irish prime minister, POTUS contradicts vision of 'Gaza Riviera' presented during Netanyahu visit, seeking U.S. take over of encalve and resettlement of its 1.8 residents
News Agencies
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19:12 | 03.12.25
Trump’s metal tariffs take effect, sparking global trade retaliation
Canada, biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the US, announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on those metals along with computers, sports equipment and other products worth C$29.8 billion in total
Reuters
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18:37 | 03.12.25
Greenland voters push back against Trump’s wish to take control of island
Center-right Demokraatit Party says it is for Greenlanders to decide future of strategically important territory, which holds large reserves of the rare earth minerals
Associated Press
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17:32 | 03.12.25
Is Jesus angry? Kanye West's church burned down
The property the antisemitic rapper purchased next to his church in Los Angeles burned to the ground, destroying his hopes of expanding his house of worship; Neighbors in the area obtained 12,000 signatures for a petition calling for the property not to be sold to him citing his offensive and antisemitic statements
Inbal Hananel
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01:37 | 03.12.25
‘He wasn’t arrested for speaking up’: Columbia U still rocked by arrest of campus protest leader
The arrest of a Columbia graduate heavily involved in anti-Israel protests on campus for alleged ties to Hamas, has increased tensions on a campus already grappling with destructive protests, free speech debates, and accusations of antisemitism
Shira Dicker/The Media Line
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21:51 | 03.11.25
Ukraine says ready for 30-day cease-fire, as US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing
After 9 hours of discussions in Saudi Arabia, Washington and Kiev announced that Ukraine agreed to temporary cease-fire with Russia, and US resumption of providing combat equipment and critical information; Ukraine: 'The offer is positive and will prove whether Russia wants peace or not,' Trump: 'I will speak with Putin this week, hoping for a full cease-fire within days. I will invite Zelensky back'
News Agencies
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21:26 | 03.11.25
New US envoy to Kuwait denied Oct. 7 sexual violence, holds anti-Israel views
President Donald Trump appointed Amer Ghalib, a Michigan mayor, who denied reports of Hamas-led sexual violence on Oct. 7 and initiated a vote calling for an economic boycott of companies working with 'Israeli apartheid'
Daniel Edelson, New York
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17:48 | 03.11.25
White House: 'Shalom, Mahmoud'; judge halts deportation of Columbia's Palestinian protests leader
ICE sends Mahmoud Khalil to detention facility in Jena, Louisiana - notorious for reports of mistreatment of detainees, civil rights violations, and unexplained deaths
Daniel Edelson, New York
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10:56 | 03.11.25
Israeli tourist to return home after brutal gang rape in India
Indian authorities arrest third suspects and pledge enhanced safety measures for tourists four days after a horrific gang rape near Sanapur Lake; Israeli victim to leave the country Monday
Itamar Eichner
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09:58 | 03.10.25
India arrests third suspect in gang rape of Israeli tourist: 'National shame'
Survivors describe night of terror, recalling threats, violence, and desperate escape; 'They were devastated, crying, with terror on their faces'
Alexandra Lukash, Itamar Eichner
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22:59 | 03.09.25
Israeli student arrested in Poland for Nazi salute at Auschwitz
High schooler made gesture beneath 'Arbeit Macht Frei' ('Work Sets You Free') sign at entrance to former Nazi camp; he was detained and later released after being fined 1,500 zloty (about $370)
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad, Itamar Eichner, Lior El-Hai
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22:13 | 03.09.25
ICE arrests organizer of Columbia University's anti-Israel protests
Mahmoud Khali's lawyer says Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who took him into custody were executing State Department order to revoke his student visa
Associated Press
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18:59 | 03.09.25
The gang rape of an Israeli woman and India's fight against sexual violence: 'Shocking case on International Women's Day'
Indian authorities confirm new details in the gang rape of an Israeli woman and a guesthouse owner in Karnataka region; Two suspects confessed, saying they were drunk during the attack, while a third suspect remains at large as investigations continue; State official: 'The horrific attack and rape of an Israeli citizen and a guesthouse owner are heinous crimes'
Ynet
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08:42 | 03.09.25
Israeli tourist gang raped in India; companion killed in brutal attack
Indian media says attack occurred near village of Sanapur, where assailants threw victim’s male friends into canal before assaulting her and another woman; two suspects have been arrested, while police continue searching for a third
Itamar Eichner
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14:40 | 03.08.25
France, Germany, Italy, and Britain back Arab Gaza reconstruction plan
European ministers say proposal presents a 'realistic path' and promises 'swift and sustainable improvement' to enclave; also emphasize Hamas must not play any role in post-war Gaza
News Agencies
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13:39 | 03.08.25
Friendly neighborhood protestor? Man scales Big Ben with a Palestinian flag
The barefoot protester prompts witnesses to call local authorities, leading to a major police response
Ynet
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13:25 | 03.08.25
Israeli professor resigns from Columbia: 'It was bullsh*t; red line was crossed'
Prof. Avi Friedman endured much at Columbia—engaging with anti-Israel protesters, defending free speech, and insisting on need for pro-Zionist voice on campus; but appointment of pro-Hamas professor to teach Zionism course was breaking point
Daniel Edelson, New York
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11:12 | 03.08.25
Syria's Alawites appeal to Israel as violence intensifies
Violence between Syria’s new regime and Assad loyalists escalates, with 229 dead; Alawite source calls for Israeli intervention, citing oppression, executions, and atrocities against civilians
Lior Ben Ari
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23:38 | 03.07.25
Trump revokes $400 million in grants to Columbia University
Newly established task force on antisemitism says Columbia’s $5 billion in federal funding is under review, calling this action just the beginning of the process
Daniel Edelson, New York
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22:31 | 03.07.25
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader to negotiate nuclear deal
US president urges Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal in a direct letter to Khamenei, warning of unspecified consequences if diplomacy fails; Tehran approached US before letter via Switzerland, sources say
Reuters, Itamar Eichner
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14:45 | 03.07.25
In first, US revokes pro-Palestinian student's visa over campus protests
State Department cancels a foreign student’s visa over pro-Palestinian protests, signaling aggressive enforcement of Trump’s order to deport 'Hamas supporters' on campuses
Daniel Edelson, New York
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12:43 | 03.07.25
2 Israelis sustain injuries in brawl with transgender women in Thailand
Two Israeli tourists were injured in a brawl with transgender individuals in Phuket, Thailand; The incident, linked to disputes over stealing clients, ended with injuries, arrests and a reminder of travel guidelines issued by the Israeli Embassy for respectful behavior abroad
Itamar Eichner
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19:49 | 03.06.25
US mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at sea
Trump administration weighing plan to inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under global anti-proliferation initiative, sources say; move, part of Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign, aims to delay Iranian crude shipments but risks retaliation from Tehran
Reuters
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14:58 | 03.06.25
Police arrive after anti-Israel student protesters call for 'global intifada' in take over of Barnard College library
Dozens of demonstrators calling to 'Free Palestine' occupy lobby of Barnard College's library building in protest of suspension of 'anti-Zionist' students; In 2nd such trespass in a week, they wore keffiyehs and masks, carried Palestinian flags and tore up the documents demanding they vacate the premises; Police arrive and clear building, saying they are responding to a bomb threat
Daniel Edelson, New York
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23:47 | 03.05.25
Greek top court orders release of Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz
Greece's Supreme Court overturns ruling ordering extradition to Romania over alleged attempts to secure land rights illegally
Reuters
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13:16 | 03.05.25
Zelensky ready to make a deal, Trump tells Congress
Trump reads out from a letter sent by the Ukrainian president, adding that Zelensky is ready to sign a mineral deal at any time; the president barely mentions the Middle East in a 100-minute speach as freed hostages listen on
News Agencies
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07:39 | 03.05.25
Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel
Records show senior specialists in air defense, artillery, rocketry, advanced weapons and missile testing, traveled to Islamic Republic in 2023, reportedly visiting missile sites, Caspian Sea base - with purpose of visit unclear
Reuters
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10:14 | 03.04.25
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