What side of history do you want to be on?: There is so much noise, it can be hard to discern the values you agree with. Here are some tips to help you determine ...
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Netanyahu likens US campus encampments by ‘antisemitic mobs’ to 1930s Nazi Germany
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Quick Glance: College Protests Erupting Across America
- Pro-Palestinian protests surge on US campuses, challenging school leadership.
- Conflict sparked post-Hamas attack, escalating into protests and arrests.
- Protesters demand divestment from Israel-linked entities at universities.
- Political leaders call for Columbia president's resignation over chaos and antisemitism.
‘Stay strong,’ parents tell Hersh Goldberg-Polin after Hamas airs propaganda clip
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Netanyahu: ‘Antisemitic mobs have taken over leading US universities… It has to be stopped’
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IDF ready to conquer Gaza’s Rafah, awaiting government okay, says senior official
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Israel fumes as UN secretary-general leaves Hamas off sexual violence blacklist: Foreign Ministry denounces UN chief as 'standing shoulder to shoulder with ...
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‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’: Back in the public sphere after Oct. 7, the former terror scion turned undercover Shin ...
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Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses
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With massive majority, US Senate okays aid package that includes billions for Israel
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
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The goal of the campus Jew-haters: To render Israel indefensible, in both senses of the word
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WATCH: Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin plead for hostage deal, urge him to ‘stay strong, survive’
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Police said to use ‘skunk,’ water cannons to disperse Jerusalem rally for hostages
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IDF rejects ‘baseless’ claim it dug mass graves at Gaza hospital; analysts also doubt charge
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
As anti-Israel encampment at Columbia endures, Jewish students lament ‘Judenrein’ campus
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What if I asked them why they support murderers and rapists?: Many fear that it’s like the 1930s, when age-old hatred resurfaced ahead of the murder of six ...
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IDF announces death of reservist killed in northern Gaza, bringing ground op toll to 261
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On war’s 200th day, Israel intensifies Gaza operations; soldier killed in action: IDF Arabic spokesman warns civilians to evacuate from fighting zones in Strip's ...
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Daily Briefing April 24: Day 201 – Gaza heats up as Hezbollah drones reach Israeli beaches
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Lapid says US must act against campus antisemitism; anti-Israel protest ‘seders’ held
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As anxiety surges during war, Israeli GenAI platform can ease psychiatrists’ workload
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Why does that Manischewitz matzah box look so different?: After years of bumpy business, the company, which specializes in making kosher-for-Passover food ...
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London’s top cop defends officer who stopped man for being ‘openly Jewish’: After meeting Jewish community, Mark Rowley says he 'completely understands' behavior ...
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Dozens arrested at NYU ‘liberated zone’ as anti-Israel encampments sweep US campuses
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Pro-Israel professor denied entry to Columbia University campus: ‘This is 1938’: * * *
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Terrorist who murdered Benjamin Achimeir, 14, in West Bank attack earlier this month arrested overnight
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Meet Gideon Falter, the man fighting on the frontline against antisemitism in the UK
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Kibbutz Be’eri survivors hold Seder in Hostages Square; fiery protests at PM’s home
timesofisrael.com/israelis-mark-passover-under-shadow-of-war-absence-of-133-hostages-still-in-gaza/
New satellite images seem to confirm apparent Israeli strike on Isfahan hit radar, negating repeated Iranian denials
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Dozens arrested at Yale; Columbia pauses in-person classes after ‘burn Tel Aviv’ calls
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Police in riot gear arrest ‘scores’ of demonstrators at Yale anti-Israel protest encampment
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Satellite images show construction of Khan Younis tent compound ahead of Rafah op
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Police detain 13 trying to smuggle goats onto Temple Mount for sacrifice ritual: Suspects, found by police with animals in their possession, likely seeking to ...
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Slain soldier had proposed with ring donated by father bereaved on October 7: When Dor Zimel got a day off from reserve duty in late October he scrambled to plan ...
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Lior Ben Yaakov, 44: Father of 3 slain while protecting his home: Killed while battling Hamas terrorists near his home in Yesha on October 7
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IDF reserve officer succumbs to wounds sustained in Hezbollah drone attack in northern town last week
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IDF intel chief Aharon Haliva announces resignation over October 7 failures: In letter to army chief, head of Military Intelligence Directorate says that 'with ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
Israel to summon ambassadors of 6 countries that voted for Palestinian UN membership
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Hezbollah says 3 operatives killed; IDF strikes in south Lebanon for third time today
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Quick Glance: Hamas Chief Meets Erdogan in Istanbul Visit
- Turkey's President Erdogan met Hamas chief Haniyeh in Istanbul to emphasize the importance of focusing on Gaza.
- Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite against Israeli aggression in Gaza.
- The meeting followed Erdogan's comparison of Hamas to Turkish independence fighters.
- Hamas expressed gratitude for Erdogan's support and criticized Israel's response to the meeting.
Columbia rabbi urges Jewish students to stay home until campus deemed safe: Anti-Israel protests intensify after NYPD dismantles pro-Palestinian encampment ...
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House approves $26 billion in aid for Israel and Gaza under major spending package
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Satellite image appears to show damaged Iranian radar allegedly struck by Israel: Surrounding Russian-made S-300 air defense missile launchers largely unscathed ...
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PA’s Abbas threatens to reconsider ties with US after veto of UN membership bid: Palestinian leader rails at Washington which he says 'continues to support the ...
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Gantz asks Blinken to reconsider decision to sanction IDF’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Netanyahu slams reported US decision to sanction IDF unit: ‘The height of absurdity’
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Hezbollah says 3 operatives killed; IDF strikes in south Lebanon for third time today
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Activist at NYC cafe demands Alec Baldwin say ‘Free Palestine, f**k Israel’: Pro-Palestine protester also taunts celebrity over fatal 2021 movie set shooting ...
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Quick Glance: Alec Baldwin Confronted over Halyna Hutchins' Death
- Alec Baldwin smacked a woman's phone away after she repeatedly asked him to say 'free Palestine' and taunted him about Halyna Hutchins' death in a coffee shop confrontation.
- Following a fatal incident on the Rust set in October 2021, the 66-year-old is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
- He waved her out of the coffee shop, but the woman persisted: 'Please say it, one time. Free Palestine, f*** Zionism, f*** Israel.'
Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
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With mild reported strike, Israel aims to bolster coalition to tackle Iran nuke threat
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Journalist who labels dead Palestinian terrorists ‘martyrs’ gets top Dutch award: For 'Portrait of a Martyr,' Sakir Khader was awarded the Silver Camera prize ...
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Iran says no retaliation planned, as both sides seek distance from Isfahan attack
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London cops apologize for implying Jewish man’s kippa ‘provoked’ anti-Israel crowd
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Reservist succumbs to wounds sustained in Hezbollah drone attack: Maj. (res.) Dor Zimel was among 18 people hurt in strike on Arab al-Aramshe community center on ...
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In ‘message,’ IDF said to fire 3 missiles at radar defense for secret Iran nuclear site
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
Iranian air base reportedly attacked in ‘limited’ Israeli reprisal strike: Iran downplays apparent retaliation and Israel keeps mum in sign both sides are ...
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US mum on alleged IDF strike inside Iran, in apparent effort to de-escalate tensions
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They’ll tell the story of tonight: Recounting what hasn't yet happened puts faith in the future generations for whom it will be heritage ...
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An empirical haggadah reading? How one US group is mixing science and religion: Sinai and Synapses seeks to disprove the theory that spirituality and science are ...
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US vetoes UNSC resolution on Palestinian statehood after 12 countries vote in favor
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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy Israel forever’
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Three lightly hurt in Jerusalem car-ramming; 2 suspects captured: Assailants attempted to open fire with submachine gun, tossed jammed weapon on escape route in ...
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UNRWA critics deeply skeptical as review panel set to present final recommendations
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Court releases Hebrew U. professor held for incitement, call her arrest unjustified
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Two thousand years ago, wine was likely as complex and flavorful as today: Roman wines 'may even have rivaled the fine wines of today,' archaeologist says; ...
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Colombia’s President Petro sides with evil: The moral cowardice of Gustavo Petro's anti-Israel obsession legitimizes Hamas and imperil's citizens of the South ...
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Senior Iranian official: No immediate plans for retaliation against Israel: * * *
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Girl seriously injured in Iran’s missile attack sees slight improvement to condition
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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Israel ‘badly miscalculated’ Iranian response to Damascus strike – New York Times
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Shachar Kadman, 34: Scientist who made waves in food tech: Murdered trying to flee the Psyduck music festival on October 7
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UNRWA critics deeply skeptical as review panel set to present final recommendations
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Intriguing Greek-inscribed token likely traded for feast offerings at Second Temple
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Palestinian assailants killed near Hebron, IDF says; Israeli man injured by explosive
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IDF kills top Hamas intel officer in airstrike; crowds enjoy the beach in central Gaza
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Passover 5784, reliving ancient history: The Haggadah directs us to retell the exodus story as though we personally had been enslaved. To do that this year ...
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents contemplate Passover with their son in captivity: Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin talk about how the Iranian strike offered an ...
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Iranian president hails Tehran’s attack on Israel, fails to mention reported strike on Isfahan
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I am a father and a soldier. I have a message for our enemies: To those who sacrifice their own families in order to destroy ours: Fear us ...
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USAID, UN’s World Food Program to help US distribute aid in Gaza via sea route: America working on temporary pier for aid transfer after strike that killed WCK ...
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Gantz asks Blinken to reconsider decision to sanction IDF’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion
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