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Trump opposes Israeli West Bank sovereignty move, senior Republicans say
While settlers euphoric and Smotrich hails 2025 as ‘year of sovereignty,’ senior Republicans warn president-elect opposes move, fearing it could jeopardize normalization with Saudi Arabia
Itamar Eichner
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00:28 | 11.20.24
'Water is more precious than gold here': Turkey's strikes on Syria's Kurds cut water supply to 1 million
Report sheds light on dire consequences of Ankara's bombing campaign against Kurdish forces in Syria, leaving residents relying on water deliveries; Kurdish leaders accuse Turkey of attempted 'genocide' while legal experts suggest strikes may constitute war crime
Ynet
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18:40 | 11.19.24
'Response is inevitable': Putin revises Russia's nuclear doctrine on 1,000th day of Ukraine war
Ukraine launches attack into Russian territory with Western-made weapons following US approval, pushing Kremlin to consider nuclear option against fellow nuclear states
Ynet, news agencies
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15:56 | 11.19.24
Pro-palestinian activists vandalize home of University of Washington president
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce's home and car vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti ahead of regents meeting on campus protests; university and ADL condemn act as crime; law enforcement investigating
Daniel Edelson, New York
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00:22 | 11.19.24
Berlin police advise LGBTQ and Jews to avoid Arab-majority areas
Berlin Police Chief Barbara Slowik urges visibly Jewish and LGBTQ individuals to exercise caution in Arab-majority neighborhoods, citing open antisemitism and sympathy for terrorism; police recorded 6,200 antisemitic incidents since October 7
Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin
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23:24 | 11.18.24
Achtung! Germany, other EU nations set to tighten entry due to immigration fears
European nations tightening border controls as far-right influence rises; Germany, Netherlands lead with stricter checks citing illegal immigration and security concerns; from 2025, biometric data and new entry protocols will apply for non-EU citizens
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin
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23:05 | 11.18.24
Trump taps oil industry leader as energy secretary
Chris Wright lacks political experience but aligns with Trump's positions, seeking to expand US oil and gas industries despite climate crisis
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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22:05 | 11.18.24
Crushing protests, lacking experience: Meet Khamenei’s secretly appointed successor
Reports from Tehran suggest Mojtaba Khamenei, second son of Iran’s current supreme leader, secretly chosen to succeed father following death of President Ebrahim Raisi, previously considered frontrunner
Lior Ben Ari
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15:19 | 11.18.24
Russian former spy warns 'start of WWIII' coming
Maria Butina, now a politician, says she hopes Trump will reverse Biden administration decision to allow Ukraine to use American missiles to attack deep inside Russian territory; 'I guess there are some people in the US who have nothing to lose, don't care'
News Agencies
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10:46 | 11.18.24
Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia
Russia warns move would be seen as a major escalation after deploying North Korean troops; strategic decision may bolster Ukraine's position as Russian forces advance, though future US policy under Trump remains uncertain
Reuters
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21:24 | 11.17.24
Pope suggests probe into Gaza war and claims of 'genocide'
In a bold move, Pope Francis urges the international community to scrutinize Israel's actions in Gaza, suggesting they may align with 'genocide' criteria, marking his most pointed critique yet of Israel's prolonged military campaign against Hamas
Reuters
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19:40 | 11.17.24
Trump's pro-Israel cabinet picks upset Muslims who voted for him
Muslim leaders protest the president-elect's nominations following his election victory, accusing him of placing Israel above his local voter base
Reuters
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17:42 | 11.16.24
Parodying hostages and hailing Hamas: What’s happening on US campuses?
UPenn suspends students for parodying hostage posters with flyers reading 'Missing Cow' and offering 'chalk and beer' as reward; Harvard suspends students for protesting 'Palestinian genocide'; UC Berkeley course lauding Hamas ignites fresh controversy
Daniel Edelson, New York
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13:35 | 11.16.24
FBI arrests Houston man accused of plotting ISIS-inspired attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets
Anas Said, 28, allegedly plotted '9/11-style' attack on Jewish and Israeli sites, including synagogues and Israeli consulate; suspect 'openly acknowledged he wants to fight against and kill proponents of Israel'
Itamar Eichner
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21:59 | 11.15.24
Canadian groups accuse pro-Israel charities of ‘war crimes'
Five pro-Israel Canadian charities are accused of supporting settler violence in a report, a claim mainstream Jewish organizations argue stokes antisemitism and requires government intervention
Shira Dicker/The Media Line
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13:21 | 11.15.24
Trump ally Musk meets with Iranian officials, report says
Iranian officials suggest Trump victory could open door for shift in tone in US-Iran relations and pave way for new nuclear deal; Tehran's top diplomat expresses optimism nuclear talks could progress with 'courage and goodwill'
Ynet
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12:26 | 11.15.24
Rep. Omar to pro-Israel activists at Capitol: 'F**k you'
Wearing shirts calling for return of Israeli hostages, US Betar activists blast Progressive lawmakers for refusal to condemn terror group's violence; Omar hurls expletive at protesters in response
Daniel Edelson, New York
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01:16 | 11.15.24
Ben & Jerry's says sues Unilever for silencing its support of Palestinians in Gaza war
According to lawsuit, 'Ben & Jerry's has on four occasions attempted to publicly speak out in support of peace and human rights. Unilever has silenced each of these efforts'; lawsuit will make it harder for Unilever to sell the brand
Reuters
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23:06 | 11.14.24
Dutch police arrest 281 at anti-Israel riot in Amsterdam
Pro-Palestinian protesters violate ban on demonstrating; videos circulated online depict police violence, including beating protesters with batons after release from detention
News agencies
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20:06 | 11.14.24
With full congressional backing secured, Trump plans Pentagon 'purge'
After Republicans take control of both houses of Congress, plans to 'clean house' at Pentagon and bring in more like-minded people to Trump's new administration already in motion
News agencies
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17:21 | 11.14.24
Dutch police detain protesters supporting Palestine in war
Protesters defy ban on demonstrations after violent attacks against Israelis last week; The Netherlands has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents since the Gaza war began
Reuters
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06:59 | 11.14.24
Iran, Russia link bank card systems in latest move to overcome sanctions
Iranian bank cards are now operational in Russia, following the integration of Iran's Shetab network with Russia's Mir; This collaboration aims to mitigate impact of sanctions, with plans to expand the system to other nations with strong Iranian ties
AFP
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22:57 | 11.12.24
US company offers cruise for Trump's entire term in office
Villa Vie Residences puts a 4-year cruise on offer starting at $255,999 per person, visiting over 100 countries across seven continents
News Agencies
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19:03 | 11.12.24
Iranians calls to 'turn the threat of Trump into a good opportunity'
While Khamenei is set on settling score with incoming president for his previous actions, many officials in Tehran say the country should use his tenure to alleviate sanctions and end wars in the region
Ynet
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10:39 | 11.12.24
Trump expected to tap US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state, sources say
Rubio advocates for a muscular foreign policy with respect to America's geopolitical foes, including China, Iran and Cuba; president elect also taps Mike Waltz for National Security Advisor;
Reuters
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07:24 | 11.12.24
Rioters in Amsterdam set tram on fire, shouting 'Jews are a cancer'
Masked rioters clashed with police and threw firecrackers hours after police announced more arrests in the violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans in the city late last week; Prime Minister of the Netherlands: 'Shock, shame and anger remain'
Yair Navot, Amsterdam
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01:08 | 11.12.24
Conflict of interest: ICC chief prosecutor hires law firm with deep Palestinian interests while pursuing Netanyahu
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan's engagement of Bindmans, a law firm linked to Palestinian advocacy, raises conflict of interest concerns, potentially undermining his impartiality in pursuing arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant; He's already under investigation for sexual harassment, which is blamed on Israel
Itamar Eichner
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22:53 | 11.11.24
Rep. Elise Stefanik is champion of Israel in Congress, UN
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Stefanik as his ambassador to the United Nations, even though she has no foreign policy experience; She's well known for her aggressive questioning of 3 university presidents over antisemitism on their campuses
AP
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22:41 | 11.11.24
'Pure fiction': Kremlin denies Trump-Putin post-election call
Following report alleging a phone conversation between President-Elect Trump and President Putin, the Kremlin issued a firm denial, saying no conversation took place, nor is one scheduled; Ukraine is apprehensive about the prospect of Trump pressuring it to accept Russian cease-fire proposal without returning territory
Ynet, News Agencies
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19:17 | 11.11.24
Iran aware of reports about Iranian-American journalist's arrest, ministry says
Journalist Reza Valizadeh who worked for US government-funded broadcaster was believed to have been detained by Iran for some months
Reuters
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12:32 | 11.11.24
Trump offers Elise Stefanik job as US ambassador to UN, report
Trump supporter drilled university presidents on their mishandling of antisemitism and anti-Israel incidents on their campuses during a House hearing; Trump says former ambassador Niki Haley, Mike Pompeo not asked to be part of his next administration
Reuters, Daniel Edelson, New York
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11:09 | 11.11.24
Muslim advocacy groups may have moved the needle in the US election
CAIR, the largest American Muslim advocacy group declined to endorse either of the major candidates, while Emgage endorsed Harris despite ‘strong disagreement’ with her Israel policy
The Media Line
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10:39 | 11.11.24
Pakistan criminalizes Zionist activity, sparking accusations of intolerance
Pakistan is home to at most 200 Jews and has no Zionist movement, raising questions about the rationale behind a new law that makes Zionism punishable by up to three years in prison
Arshad Mehmood, The Media Line
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21:37 | 11.10.24
Dutch police crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters challenging protest ban
After posting on X that the demonstration at Dam Square was illegal, police remove 100 demonstrators, putting them on buses to take them away from the city
ynet, News Agencies
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20:34 | 11.10.24
Amsterdam pogrom against Israeli soccer fans premeditated, new evidence shows
Testimonies, evidence and video footage collected by Dutch police and Israeli security confirm violence not spontaneous as initially believed; taxi and Uber drivers reportedly participated, directing rioters to Israeli fans' locations
Nadav Zenziper
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12:08 | 11.10.24
Trump says Haley, Pompeo will not join second administration
US president-elect actively meeting with candidates for key positions, preparing for January inauguration, with former CIA director Pompeo and ex-UN Ambassador Haley now confirmed not to be part of new lineup
Reuters
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09:03 | 11.10.24
US lifts ban on troops on the ground in Ukraine
Biden administration allows American technical teams to be in the war-torn country to maintain F-16 fighter jets and Patriot missiles provided by the U.S. and Western allies; Musk joins Trump-Zelensky call
ynet
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14:05 | 11.09.24
Trump plans radical revamp of US higher education
Incoming president says pro-Palestinian foreign students participating in protests to be deported; says will go after Woke agenda and promote "American tradition," Western civilization' through funding and accreditation process
Daniel Edelson, New York
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13:28 | 11.09.24
'Trump wants war over, sees peace with Saudi Arabia next year'
Evangelical leader Mike Evans, a former adviser to the president-elect, discusses bankrupting Iran and the Gulf States' reaction to America’s next president
Felice Friedson/The Media Line
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15:48 | 11.08.24
Optimism and anxiety: Arabs hope for change under Trump’s leadership
Many in the Arab world believe Donald Trump’s reelection will address regional challenges and security concerns
Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line
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15:06 | 11.08.24
Pakistan Senate panel passes bill criminalizing 'promotion of Zionism'
Legislation introduces prison terms for promoting Zionism, displaying Zionist symbols in effort to curb incitement amid concerns over Gaza war; 'They are martyring children in Gaza under this ideology'
Arshad Mehmood/The Media Line
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20:24 | 11.07.24
Ukrainians feel both hope and pragmatism over Trump election
Ukraine fears Trump might now push them to lay down arms and cede a fifth of their territory to Russia, as soldiers on the front lines are questioning if US support will be cut off; The president-elect has previously criticized ongoing aid to Kyiv, calling Zelensky the 'best salesman in the world' with a hint of sarcasm and pledging to end the war 'in a day'
Associated Press
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17:13 | 11.07.24
Iran says US elections are an opportunity to review 'wrong approaches'
Foreign ministry says Tehran had bitter experiences with various US governments' past policies, and the elections are an opportunity to review Middle East policy
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters
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15:57 | 11.07.24
'It should've been clear that a Black woman can't win in this country': Harris supporters are looking for answers
They were optimistic early on, as the polls suggested Harris would carry the Rust Belt states, but as time moved along and state after state went into the red column, Harris supporters were left wondering how their world came tumbling down around them
Tzippy Shmilovitz, Daniel Edelson, New York
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21:22 | 11.06.24
Trump's red wave sends Democrats back to the drawing board
Hispanics, college graduates and non-graduates, young men and even black voters - Trump was able to exceed expectations among the vast majority of groups nationwide, securing a win that dashed Harris' hopes of becoming the first female president
Saar Hess
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19:26 | 11.06.24
Zelensky quick to congratulate Trump amid concerns over Russian expansion
Ukrainian president expresses confidence in 'Trump’s decisive leadership' amid uncertainty in Kyiv about Republican leader's pledge to swiftly end war with Russia, leaving Ukrainian officials questioning what his approach might mean for territories taken by Moscow
Ynet, Reuters
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17:18 | 11.06.24
'We’re going to help our country heal,' Trump says in victory speech
Republican presidential candidate celebrates his triumph in the presidential race saying he'll make the U.S. 'great again' and 'end wars'
Ynetnews, News Agencies
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12:13 | 11.06.24
LIVE: Trump speaks after winning the White House, Senate
This will be the golden age for American, Trump says
Ynetnews
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07:41 | 11.06.24
White House, Pentagon shocked at Gallant's dismissal
Senior US officials are surprised, angry over Netanyahu's firing of his Defense Minister, who they say has been a 'reliable liaison' with the Israeli government; Timing of the dismissal, as Americans are headed to the polls and Iran is threatening massive attack, adds to their concern
Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner
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01:47 | 11.06.24
Trump could torpedo Harris' victory in Congress: These are some US election scenarios
US elections polls reveal a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, but the contest could also result in a decisive victory for one of the candidates; Here are the scenarios at play and Trump's expected behavior if he loses
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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01:29 | 11.06.24
Massive vote turnout on Election Day goes smoothly, Trump promises concession 'as long as it’s fair'
Despite some concerns about irregularities regarding voting amid massive turnouts in early voting, reports suggest it has gone relatively smoothly, with few noticeable incidents; Donald Trump says he will accept a loss if it is 'fair election'
AP
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00:51 | 11.06.24
US to test hypersonic nuclear missile on election night, report says
US military to conduct routine test of unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base just hours after polls close; officials say test, scheduled years in advance, demonstrates nuclear readiness amid rising global tensions
Ynetnews
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23:40 | 11.05.24
US voters head to polls as turbulent campaign concludes
Either of the candidates would make history if they win, Harris as the first woman, Black woman, Asian woman president; Trump as first twice impeached, criminally indicted and former president to serve non-consecutive term
News Agencies, ynet
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14:23 | 11.05.24
Germany arrests 8 far-right activists plotting revolt
Suspects are part of a Saxonian militant antisemitic group training in warfare, planning ethnic cleansing, in future Nazi-inspired system, prosecution says
Reuters
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12:42 | 11.05.24
Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say
Musk's massive reach with nearly 203 million followers helps enable "network effects" in which content on X can jump to other social media and messaging platforms
Reuters
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07:12 | 11.05.24
Trump and Harris make final push before elections in rally blitz
Presidential candidate launch fierce battle for votes in final 24 hours before one of the tightest races seen in U.S. history; 78 million Americans place their votes so far
News Agencies, Ynet
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20:49 | 11.04.24
German's AfD leader's familial Nazi past, revealed
Alice Weidel's grandfather served as military judge in Nazi occupied Warsaw claimed no knowledge of SS crimes of murder of Jews;
Zeev Avrahami
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17:17 | 11.04.24
FBI arrests 'Hamas operative' and Jewish woman for plot to attack Pittsburgh Jewish centers
US-Lebanese citizen Mohamad Hamad allegedly acquired bomb-making materials to target Jewish sites in Pittsburgh; Talya Lubit, charged as his accomplice, accused of vandalizing synagogue and Jewish center with pro-Hamas graffiti
Itamar Eichner
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09:33 | 11.04.24
Iranian woman takes off her clothes at a Tehran university to protest morality laws
The young woman was filmed walking in a bra and underwear at Azad University in Tehran, reportedly after being 'harassed' by Basij militia members enforcing Iran's strict morality laws; Iranian authorities claim she 'suffers from mental health issues'
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies
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20:31 | 11.03.24
Harris and Trump locked in tight race in swing states, NYT/Siena poll shows
Close races in Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania according to the poll, which surveyed 7,879 likely voters in the 7 states from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2.; In Iowa, Harris up likely thanks to women, after Trump wins state in 2016, 2020
Reuters
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16:29 | 11.03.24
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