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- "The IDF sent out more than half a dozen messages about how ready it was and how strong its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately express the opposite opinion to Trump"
- US official re Bibi: “If he wants us to deal with Gaza, it will have to be our way. We worked over him. Let him focus on Iran and let us deal with Gaza”
- Israel seeks Trump's assistance at UN: "Jerusalem official accuses White House of coordinating abstention on anti-settlement resolution with Palestinians"
- Matti Friedman: “To free its people, Israel negotiates with terrorists and releases murderers. Is that a strength or a weakness?”
- "The Defense Ministry says Iron Beam is now operational at scale, offering low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars, and reducing reliance on costly interceptors"
- "Two sources told JI the president pushed back on Netanyahu’s claims about the prudence of Israel’s proposal to end U.S. military assistance over the next decade"
- UN to discuss UNWRA's definition of Palestinian refugees
- The Piketty Fallacy
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Mandel: “To be clear: The process of dragging hostages through the crowds is not just morally abominable; it is legitimately dangerous. You are lucky to survive being freed by these psychopaths”
TIMES OF ISRAEL Arbel Yehoud, Gadi Mozes, 5 Thais, freed amid mayhem in Khan Younis; Agam Berger released Emanuel Fabian, Amy Spiro and Elana Kirsh January 30, 2025 Eight hostages abducted during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel were … Continue reading
Israel demanded the mediators who brokered the deal with Hamas — Qatar, Egypt and the United States — take steps to ensure the safety of Israeli hostages during their release from Hamas captivity, including those to be freed this coming weekend
JEWISH PRESS Israel Retaliates for Maltreatment of Hostages During Release from Gaza Hana Levi Julian January 30, 2025 The State of Israel retaliated Thursday for the maltreatment of its hostages during their release from captivity in Gaza, slow-walking the release … Continue reading
“Trump, as a candidate, called for deporting pro-Hamas students who are in the US on visas”
NEW YORK POST Trump ordering review to identify, punish and deport antisemites — including students on visas Steven Nelson January 29, 2025 President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday instructing all federal agencies to identify civil and … Continue reading
Advisers gather physical and digital artifacts related to the Hamas massacre, and get advice from curators who undertook a similar task after 9/11
TABLET MAG How—and Where—to Build an Oct. 7 Memorial Hillel Kuttler January 29, 2025 …In a country speckled by plaques, stones, gardens, overlooks, hiking paths, rooms, buildings, and entire communities honoring lives taken by terrorism and war, Israel is tackling … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Jewish, Politics
Tagged Gaza, Hamas, October 7, October 7 massacre
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“Iran threat to Israel through Hamas and Hezbollah has been cut off, and it has also lost Syria as a weapons smuggling route for its proxies”
THE TELEGRAPH Iran’s supreme leader forced to wear flak jacket as fears of existential threat grow Steve Golddie January 25, 2025 Iran has ordered its proxy forces across the Middle East to exercise caution as the Islamic Republic fears an … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, Iran, Syria
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“The ban is by far the most robust step ever taken by Israel against UNRWA, whose largest donors have been the United States and the EU”
JNS UNRWA activities become illegal in Israel Canaan Lidor January 30, 2025 Laws that ban UNRWA in Israel went into effect on Thursday, barring the United Nations aid agency for Palestinians from maintaining a presence or activities in that country, … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Israel & Middle East, Jewish, Politics
Tagged United Nations, United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA
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The Indonesian Holocaust Museum initially sparked fierce opposition from influential Islamic organizations
STUDY FINDS Holocaust museums in Muslim countries offer ray of hope amid rising antisemitism January 28, 2025 As antisemitism surges globally in the wake of October 7, an unlikely phenomenon provides grounds for cautious optimism: the emergence and continued operation … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Israel & Middle East, Jewish, Politics
Tagged Holocaust, International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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“While acknowledging the joy of reunited families, Rabbi Eliyahu turned to those still drowning in pain – the families forced to watch their loved ones’ killers walk free to heroes’ welcomes”
THE ISRAEL BIBLE Where is your heart ? Rabbi Elie Mischel January 26, 2025 Hillel Fuld stared at his phone in disbelief last week, reading the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for Israeli hostages. There, among … Continue reading
Abramowitz: “Why was Israel forced to accept such a bad deal when a much better deal could have been negotiated one month later, aided by the threat of force?”
SAVE THE WEST Special Envoy to the Middle East Undermines America First Agenda Kenneth Abramowitz January 25, 2025 …Why was Israel forced to accept such a bad deal when a much better deal could have been negotiated one month later, … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged Donald Trump, Gaza, Hamas, Steve Witkoff
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“A peace between Lebanon and Israel may be no warmer than the ones Egypt and Jordan have with Israel…It doesn’t matter”
THIS IS BEIRUT It Is Time for Israeli-Lebanese Peace David Hale January 21, 2025 A window for peace between Israel and Lebanon just unexpectedly opened…Now, that equation has changed, with Hezbollah on its knees, Assad gone for good, and Tehran’s … Continue reading
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