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Trump admin targets Iranian nuclear scientists | World Israel News

Their work consisted of critical research into "nuclear explosive devices" and advanced 'missiles capable of delivering such weapons,' the State Department said.

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A new era? Israel holding diplomatic talks with Syria - report | World Israel News

Noting Washington's diplomatic progress in the region, Israel began rethinking its position regarding the new Syrian regime, reports indicate.

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By recognizing Israel, ‘you’ll be greatly honoring me,’ Trump tells Saudis | World Israel News

Trump added that the kingdom 'will do it in your own time.'

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As Israeli negotiators head to Doha, PM assures coalition partners Israel won't end war | The Times of Israel

Netanyahu reportedly says that unless Hamas agrees to disarm, Israel will accept only a temporary truce that frees some of the hostages; meeting wounded soldiers, PM said to predict 'things you've never seen' in Gaza

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Almost half of Gaza Palestinians willing to ask Israel to help them leave — poll | The Times of Israel

Ramallah think tank finds majorities in Gaza and West Bank oppose Hamas disarmament, unconvinced Israel will withdraw if demands met; 87% deny Hamas committed 'the atrocities seen in videos' from Oct. 7

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The Top 7 Lies About Israel and IDF Operations in Gaza

In an era of weaponized disinformation, few militaries have been more vilified — or more wrongly accused — than the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Israel’s war against Hamas has been distorted beyond recognition by activists, media outlets, and even some international institutions.
It is time to confront the truth head-on. Here are the seven most pervasive lies — and the reality they seek to obscure.

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    83% of Jewish College Students Have Experienced or Witnessed Antisemitism Firsthand Since Oct. 7 Attack, Survey Finds -

    Eighty-three percent of Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, according to a new survey by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), Hillel International, and College Pul

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    CIA documents suggest Ark of the Covenant discovery

    According to documents declassified in 2000, in 1988 the CIA conducted an experiment as part of a secret project called "Sun Streak," in which they used

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    Amid nuke talks, US hits Iran with sanctions on major gas trader | World Israel News

    Blocking access to Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh’s network will prevent Tehran from receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

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    Wendy's refuses to apologize after online jabs of Katy Perry's space voyage

    Wendy's got involved with social media chatter surrounding the all-woman Blue Origin space flight. The fast-food brand poked fun at Katy Perry and refused to apologize after backlash.

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    Maryland sheriff touts deportation of alleged MS-13 gang member: 'Good for this country' | Fox News Video

    Harford Sheriff Jeff Gahler joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss why he believes the far-left has lost its 'mind' over illegal immigration, the federal partnership with ICE and his take on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation.

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    Happy Passover from President Donald J. Trump

    I want to wish the Jewish people in America and Israel, and all around the world, a very happy Passover. Every year at this time, Jewish families celebrate G...

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    Egypt willing to temporarily absorb half a million evacuated Gazans - Lebanese report

    According to the report, the Gazans would be allocated a city in the North of the Sinai Peninsula. 

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    Columbia University yields to Trump admin demands over revoked $400M in federal funding

    Columbia University has given in to demands from the Trump administration in an effort to restore $400 million in federal funding that was yanked over how the school addresses antisemitism on campus.

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    Report: Trump drops Adam Boehler as hostage envoy following Israel backlash | World Israel News

    Republican sources say Trump's envoy appointed to handle the issue of the Gaza hostages has been removed, after revelations of his secret talks with Hamas terrorists sparked a backlash from Israel.

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    Meet Adam Boehler, Trump's complacent, confused and dangerously naive hostage envoy | The Times of Israel

    Hamas leaders must be laughing in disbelief after their interactions with a man who says he tries to identify their 'human elements'; nobody's laughing in Israel, least of all the families of the hostages

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    US envoy Boehler’s Hamas meetings were a ‘one-off’ that ‘hasn’t borne fruit,’ Rubio says | The Times of Isra

    Israeli negotiators head to Doha to discuss extending truce in return for further hostage releases; families urge return of all captives in a single phase

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    During first phase of hostage deal, half of Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences were released

    As part of the hostage release and ceasefire agreement, 274 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences have been freed, with 300 remaining in Israeli jails.

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    Trump tells ‘sick and twisted’ Hamas to free all hostages now ‘or it is over for you’ | The Times of Israel

    US president hosts 8 released hostages in Oval Office, promises to get the rest out, then issues 'last warning' to Hamas, tells its leaders to leave Gaza, says 'People of Gaza' who hold hostages 'are DEAD'

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    Trump rejects Arab proposal for Gaza, pushes US plan to send Gazans away | World Israel News

    White House spokesman rejects Arab-backed proposal to remove Hamas from power while leaving Gazans in place, says US stands by Trump’s vision of resettling the Strip’s population.

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    Netanyahu: ‘Intense fighting’ to resume in Gaza if hostages not released by Saturday | The Times of Israel

    While PM's statement does not explicitly call for all captives to be returned by week's end, an unnamed senior official says Israel wants 'all of them'

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    Trump doubles down on permanent relocation for Palestinians, says no right to return to Gaza under his plan | The Times

    US President Donald Trump says Palestinians would have no right to return to Gaza under his plan for the United States to take over the territory, in an interview excerpt released today.

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    Trump says he could halt aid to Jordan, Egypt if they don't take Gazans | The Times of Israel

    Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump says he could “conceivably” withhold aid to Jordan and Egypt if they don’t take Palestinian refugees he envisions being relocated from Gaza.

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    US Supreme Court to Weigh Landmark Terrorism Case Targeting Palestinian Authority’s ‘Pay-for-Slay’ Program - Algemeiner.

    In a case that could redefine the legal landscape for victims of terrorism seeking justice, the US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments against the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) over their role in incentivizing vi

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    Jordan reportedly warns it could extradite Sbarro bombing mastermind to US for trial | The Times of Israel

    In reversal, Amman said to give Hamas one day to find Ahlam Tamimi another home or it will send her stateside, where she is wanted over 2001 Jerusalem attack that killed 16, including 2 Americans

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    Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu full joint press conference (Feb. 4, 2025)

    President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke in a full press conference, laying out plans for Gaza on February 4, 2025.

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    Terrorists released in Gaza hostage deal transferred to luxurious Egyptian hotel | World Israel News

    The 88 who have been deported so far are enjoying the beautiful St. Regis Almasa Hotel.

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    Under pressure from his own gov't, Netanyahu looks to enlist Trump to change 2nd phase of hostage deal

    Israel's finance minister presses Netanyahu to renegotiate hostage deal and promote annexation plan for Judea and Samaria during meeting with Trump.

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    Trump Signs Executive Order Combating Anti-Semitism on College Campuses

    ‘To all the resident aliens who joined in the pro-jihadist protests, we put you on notice: come 2025, we will find you, and we will deport you,’ Trump said.

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    ‘We’re On High Alert’: Israel Reinforces Security After Releasing 90 Terrorists | United with Israel

    'Any march where terrorists parade with weapons - the Air Force should be instructed to arrive with a helicopter and take them down from above,' says Samaria Council Head.

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    Nearly Half of Adults in World are Antisemites – Global Survey | United with Israel

    The survey shows Palestinian-controlled territories in Judea Samaria, and Gaza, with a 97% index score, placing them with Kuwait (97%) and Indonesia (96%) as the most antisemitic populations.

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    WATCH: Young Gazans Chant about Massacring Jews after Ceasefire Announced | United with Israel

    'Khaybar Khaybar Ya Yahud,' they shouted, reminding people about 'Khaybar,' where Muhammad massacred Jews.

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    Hamas Will ‘Expel’ Israel ‘At the Earliest Time Possible’ | United with Israel

    Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya also thanked Turkey, South Africa, Algeria, Russia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Belgium, Spain and Ireland for their support.

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    Who is Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff? | Fox Business

    Steve Witkoff, President-elect Trump's chief Middle East negotiator who played a key role in the Hamas-Israeli ceasefire, is a billionaire real estate developer and investor.

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    Suspect identified after driver kills ten, injures dozens in Bourbon Street truck attack | Fox News

    At least 10 people are dead after a driver plowed a car into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and then exited the vehicle and fired a weapon, according to police.

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    Dutch court sentences 5 in Amsterdam 'Jew hunt,' topping out at 6 months in prison | The Times of Israel

    Prosecutors have said at least some of the violence against Israeli soccer fans was motivated by 'the situation in Gaza,' not antisemitism; 6 more suspects yet to appear at court

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    Hamas refuses to hand over list of living hostages - report | World Israel News

    The Gaza terror group is reportedly reversing course after appearing to soften its position in hostage deal talks with Israel. 

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    John Tinniswood: World’s oldest man dies aged 112 | CNN

    John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, has died at the age of 112.

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    Northern evacuees question whether a ceasefire deal is enough to see them home | The Times of Israel

    While some officials and residents express dismay at a continued lack of security plans for their communities, others dream of returning to their fields -- or at least 'normal' life

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    Jewish-owned businesses vandalized in LA's Pico-Robertson area on Election Day | FOX 11 Los Angeles

    An investigation was underway in Los Angeles' Pico-Robertson neighborhood after several Jewish-owned businesses were vandalized.

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    Netanyahu fires Gallant, says no trust with Defense Minister at time of war | The Times of Israel

    Citing a lack of mutual trust, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces he is firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a longtime rival within the Likud Party.

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    Israel Strikes Iran: Satellite Images Indicate ‘Significant Blow’ to Iranian Missile Production | United with Israel

    Analyst citing commercial satellite imagery says Israel appears to have targeted infrastructure used for mixing ballistic missile fuel, which Iran 'will likely have a hard time replacing.'

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    White House confirms letter demanding Israel increase Gaza aid or face arms embargo | World Israel News

    The letter gives Israel 30 days to implement 15 policy changes, including 10 measures to 'surge all forms of humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza.'

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    Christopher Columbus was Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, study finds

    A 22-year investigation by Spanish forensic researchers concluded that Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe.

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    CDC Found Evidence COVID-19 Vaccines Caused Deaths

    Internal documents contradict claims from the CDC, which refused to explain the discrepancy.

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    Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says FEMA has no more disaster funds

    Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says FEMA has no more disaster funds, but a report from the department IG says the agency has billions in untapped funds it could use for relief

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    WATCH: Kamala Harris Won't Say If Netanyahu Is a Close Ally

    Vice President Kamala Harris declined to say Sunday whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a reliable ally.

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    Government Source Confirms FBI Dirty Tricks With Key Jan 6 Pipe Bomb Footage as Cover-Up Unravels

    This investigation is in its end stages, and the people responsible for the cover-up are becoming desperate.

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    Israel strikes central Hezbollah HQ in Beirut, IDF says | Fox News

    The Israeli Defense Forces have announced it carried out a “precise strike" on the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon.

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    Missile in the attic: IDF releases photos of Hezbollah munitions in Lebanese homes | The Times of Israel

    Army shows long-range missile on a launcher in a family's attic, notes secondary explosions after airstrikes; Gallant: Hezbollah's arsenal being crushed, Nasrallah 'alone at the top'

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    UNRWA demands immunity for employees implicated in October 7th massacre | Israel National News - Arutz Sheva

    The UN, with the support of the US Department of Justice, claims that UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7th massacre have immunity from prosecution.

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    As Columbia reopens, fresh protests put Jewish students on edge from Day 1 | The Times of Israel

    Anti-Israel activity is alive and well in Morningside Heights, where some already report feeling uncomfortable as last year's turmoil shows signs of rearing its head again

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    WATCH: Col. Richard Kemp - 'The US and others are doing everything they can to prevent Israel from defeating Hamas, Iran

    Former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan Col. Richard Kemp gives an in-depth analysis concerning the ceasefire being pushed by numerous countries to prevent Israel from destroying Hamas.

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    5 insane Biden-Harris appliance regulations heading your way | Fox News

    If you like your appliance, you can keep your appliance. Only the new ones will be different, won't be as good and will cost a lot more. That's the Biden-Harris green strategy.

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    ‘History Being Rewritten’: Wikipedia Defines Zionism as ‘Colonialism,’ Sparking Outrage | United with Israel

    Recent updates to the page describe Zionism as an 'ethno-cultural nationalist' movement that engaged in 'colonization of a land outside of Europe.'

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    Ministers back Netanyahu's demand for IDF to stay in Philadelphi Corridor in any deal | The Times of Israel

    Gallant votes against, Ben Gvir abstains, in largely symbolic vote after maps of planned IDF presence were already shown to Hamas and mediators; demand has impeded talks' progress

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    WATCH: Alan Dershowitz - 'If Hamas has more trust in Kamala, I have less trust in Kamala' | World Israel News

    Renowned lawyer and professor Alan Dershowitz put the election in simple terms, stating that if Hamas sympathizers and Hamas itself prefer Harris to Biden, it should send a message to the public.

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    The Missing Word That Changes Everything: Media Distort IDF’s Preemptive Strike on Hezbollah | United with Israel

    The coverage from several leading news organizations of Sunday’s escalation exemplified how omitting a single crucial detail can distort the entire narrative.

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    EXPOSED: Wall Street Journal Contributor Shared Terrorist Propaganda, Fake News on Oct. 7 | HonestReporting

    October 7 was a busy day for Palestinian journalist Abeer Ayyoub, who works for the Wall Street Journal. But not because she was engaged in professional

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    WATCH: Nasrallah's message to 'Queers for Palestine'

    The Queers for Palestine movement supports the Hamas 'resistance' without knowing what Hamas or any Muslim extremist factions would do to them if they were ever caught in Gaza.

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    One-third of non-Jewish college students in US are hostile to Jews or Israel - study | The Times of Israel

    Brandeis U researcher urges schools 'to move beyond... just saying how bad' antisemitism is, says students must be punished in same way as those who express other forms of bigotry

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    Columbia University restores dozens of pro-Hamas rioters to good standing, new report says | World Israel News

    Another 31 of 35 who were suspended for illegally occupying the campus with a 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' remain in good standing, too.

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    IDF recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza, including one hitherto presumed alive | The Times of Israel

    All 6 had been taken alive on Oct. 7; Avraham Munder found dead in Khan Younis tunnel with bodies of Alex Dancyg, Yagev Buchshtav, Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger and Nadav Popplewell

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    Moptu: Algorithm-free social media creating an online safe space for Jews - The Jerusalem Post

    ‘On other social media platforms you fight antisemitism. On Moptu, you get the information to wage those fights’

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    WATCH: Jews Sing to God on Temple Mount During Tisha B’Av | United with Israel

    The Temple Mount is considered the holiest site in Judaism, believed to be the location of the ancient Temples.

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    LA Times admits California plastic bag ban actually made waste problem worse: ‘Unintended consequences’ | Fox News

    The Los Angeles Times editorial board wants a "do over" on California's plastic bag ban that actually led to more plastic waste across the state.

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    Iran threatens to strike Al Aqsa Mosque in new propaganda video | World Israel News

    Israel waits with bated breath to see what the Iranian attack will entail, as the Islamic Republic repeatedly threatens retaliation for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

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    WATCH: New footage from Oct. 7th shows 'uninvolved Palestinians' abusing Israeli corpse | World Israel News

    Eitan Levi was murdered on Oct. 7th then Hamas took his dead body hostage where Gazans horrifically desecrated his corpse.

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    Hostages and the Lessons Not Learned

    One of the lessons we are taught over and over again in school is “those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” One of the lessons we learn from experience is that if you give in to a bully or allow yourself to be blackmailed, the oth

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    US admits cutting shipments of military aid to Israel by 50% | World Israel News

    'Certain items trickled in, but the great mass of weapons remained behind,' said Netanyahu.

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    WATCH: Gaza civilians fire mortars at IDF troops | World Israel News

    While the mainstream media pushes the 'innocent civilians in Gaza' narrative, non-uniformed 'civilians' are firing weapons at IDF troops from within 'civilian' homes.

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    Biden stopped fast tracking US arms to Israel following pressure from anti-Israel Democrats, GOP senator says

    Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) is asking the White House to come clean about the status of U.S. arms shipments to Israel and to detail what has been paused in recent months

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    Hunter Biden found guilty of all counts in gun trial | Fox News

    A verdict has been reached in the historic criminal trial of first son Hunter Biden, who was accused of lying about his drug use on a federal gun form in 2018.

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    Biden deal: “Nearly identical to Hamas’s own proposals”

    This is the proposal that Hamas previously accepted and Israel turned down.

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    Biden urges Israelis to accept hostage deal, blasting Netanyahu's talk of 'total victory' | The Times of Israel

    “At this point, Hamas is no longer capable of carrying out another October 7."

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    A Jordanian who crossed border illegally tried to force his way onto a US Marine base

    In the early morning of May 3, two men in a box truck pulled up to the front gate of Quantico Marine Corps Base, 35 miles southwest of Washington, DC, and tried to lie their way in, claiming they were Amazon delivery men.

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    Iran informed Turkey in advance of its operation against Israel - Jerusalem Post

    Iran informed Turkey in advance of its planned operation against Israel, conveyed through diplomatic channels, aiming to limit escalation in the Middle East.

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    4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey, shaking buildings in surrounding states | Fox News

    A minor earthquake was felt in the New York and northern New Jersey area Friday morning. Social media users reported feeling the quake in other states such as Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

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    Leading US general says Israel not getting all weapons it asks for | The Times of Israel

    Joint Chiefs of Staff head Charles Brown Jr. tells group Washington unwilling to provide some arms, doesn't have capacity for others; his spokesperson denies any change in policy

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    Israel-Hamas War: How do we fight back against our dark history? - The Jerusalem Post

    Finding a way to connect to our fellow Jew, bringing our society that much closer together, is a tangible victory against this darkness around us.

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    Hezbollah rocket hits Israeli factory, killing one

    A barrage of 30 rockets hit the town and its environs after an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed seven terrorists Tuesday night.

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    PM tells Blinken Rafah op is inevitable; secretary warns him Israel risks isolation | The Times of Israel

    Top US diplomat meets with Netanyahu, Gantz, reportedly tells war cabinet Israel's security, international standing also in danger without a 'day after' plan for Gaza

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    WATCH: Hamas sells humanitarian aid from abroad to Gaza civilians

    As billions of dollars of aid is being poured into Gaza, Hamas is stealing the aid then reselling it to make a profit.

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    PURE EVIL: What we’re seeing are not just protests against Israel | World Israel News

    We are witnessing an ugly and ominous recrudescence of an extremely evil chapter in human history.

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    Biden warns Israel not to interfere with Hamas stealing aid

    Hamas, much like the Houthis and the Taliban, appropriate aid, resells it, and deliberately causes famines to profit from them.

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    Vaccinated People Can Still Transmit Disease, FDA and CDC Officials Admit

    A CDC official was asked why the CDC lists COVID as a vaccine-preventable disease if vaccinated people can still both be infected and transmit COVID.

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    Professors Teaching Hate

    Professors teaching hate on Campus - supporting Hamas

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    Jimmy Hoffa may be buried at site of demolished MLB stadium: cold case group | Fox News

    A group of cold case investigators says it believes it has found the burial site of former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared in 1975 and was never seen again.

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    What a Hero Looks Like

    Meet Lieutenant Colonel Guy Madar. A career army officer, Guy lives further north and was celebrating Simchas Torah in Kiryat Gat, a 30-minute drive from Re’im.

    Hearing about the terrorist incursion, Guy got in his car and hurried south, carrying only his personal pistol.

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    Toilet paper mega-brand introduces ‘cutting edge’ design: Find out what it is | Fox Business

    A well-known toilet paper brand has announced a new design in its popular household item. Charmin said the new "smooth tear" toilet paper will be a better experience for consumers.

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    142 Years Overdue: ‘Whistler’s Mother’ Visits Philadelphia

    The nation loves the portrait that American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler painted of his mother, yet, at the time, it was controversial.

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    The shoplifting crisis is a nightmare. Here are 5 things this ex-NYPD inspector wants you to know | Fox News

    The shoplifting crisis is a national nightmare. This former New York police inspector wants you to know these five essential things about the spike in thefts.

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    Wordle editor Tracy Bennett reveals what words get the most complaints

    Wordle editor Tracy Bennett opens up about the most popular starter words, and the social media reaction to themed words.

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    Bob Born, Jewish maker of Peeps marshmallow candies, dies at 98 | The Times of Israel

    Son Ross hails father as 'real mensch' and innovator who sped up marshmallow production process, created Hot Tamales from misshapen Mike and Ikes

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    Fuel Costs of Electric Vehicles Overtake Gas-Powered Cars: Study

    The cost to fuel electric vehicles in the United States is higher than gas-powered cars for the first ...

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    88-year-old woman killed in alligator attack in South Carolina - ABC News

    A woman was killed in an apparent alligator attack in South Carolina on Monday, officials said.

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    Cold case team says Zodiac Killer ID'd, linking him to another murder | Fox News

    A team of specialists that investigate cold cases says it has identified the Zodiac Killer, one of America's most prolific serial murderers who terrorized communities in the San Francisco area in the late 1960s with a series of brutal slayings and unsolva

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    Mount Etna roars to life

    Raw video: Europe's highest active volcano sends plumes of ash and lava into the night sky and showers roads with volcanic rock

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    Cipher solved in Zodiac Killer case decades after it was sent

    A coded message allegedly sent by the Zodiac Killer has finally been cracked by amateur sleuths.

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    Chuck Yeager - Quotes, Career & Age - Biography

    Longtime U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager made history in 1947 as the first person to break the sound barrier in flight.

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    Los Angeles Police Report Over 1,000 Complaints Of Illegal Fireworks, Warn Against Non-Emergency 911 Calls

    Across Los Angeles on Saturday night, there were scenes of illegal fireworks throughout the city in celebration of the Fourth of July.

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    What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Toilet Paper Shortage

    Around the world, in countries afflicted with the coronavirus, stores are sold out of toilet paper. There have been shortages in Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. And…

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    TMZ Report: Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash, 5 confirmed dead | FOX6Now.com

    CALABASAS, Calif. -- According to a report by TMZ Sports, former NBA star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in southern California Sunday morning, Jan. 26.

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    California finds widespread water contamination of 'forever chemicals'

    Nearly 300 drinking water wells and other water sources in California have been found to have traces of man-made chemicals linked to cancer.

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    As Holocaust awareness fades, a survivor shares his story - Los Angeles Times

    Joseph Alexander, 96, a slight man with a Polish accent, wearing a Hawaiian shirt, spoke on a sunny Sunday to a rapt crowd of about 30 at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust.

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    Hotels Face Growing Backlash Against Resort Fees

    Government officials and hotel booking sites have opened two new fronts in the war against hidden resort fees. Consumer Reports explains.

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    SAT to Give Students ‘Adversity Score’ to Capture Social and Economic Background - WSJ

    The College Board plans to assign an adversity score to every student who takes the SAT to try to capture their social and economic background, jumping into the debate raging over race and class in college admissions.

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    Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts over program's name change

    The Girl Scouts of the United States of America filed a trademark infringement lawsuit Tuesday against the Boy Scouts of America for dropping the word "boy" from its flagship program in an effort to attract girls.

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    This IKEA Recall Is Actually Pretty Terrifying

    A recent IKEA ceiling light recall comes with a serious safety hazard that could impact your entire family—literally.

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    Experts open sarcophagus to reveal skeletons lying in soggy mess – GeekWire

    Archaeologists have opened up a mysterious black sarcophagus in Egypt, and although they didn’t uncover an evil curse, they did uncover an evil-looking mess.

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    Swift Gene-Editing Method May Revolutionize Treatments for Cancer and Infectious Diseases - The New York Times

    Scientists report that they have discovered a way to tweak genes in the body’s immune cells by using electrical fields.

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    IHOP Is Changing Its Name And The Internet Can't Handle It | HuffPost

    The new name is "IHOb," but the company won't release what the "b" means until June 11.

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    Amazon Prime Members Now Score Big Discounts at Whole Foods

    It's official: Amazon Prime members are now eligible for an extra 10 percent off discounted products at Whole Foods.

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    Owner of volcano-eaten Ford Mustang more worried about R2-D2 mailbox

    By now, you've probably seen the video. And if you haven't, well there it is above: Mike Hale's silver Ford Mustang being devoured by the ravenous Pele, Hawaii's volcano goddess, and her unstoppable crush of lava. Yet, if you look closely in that video, y

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    Oakland A’s Sean Manaea Pitches First No-Hitter Against Boston Red Sox in 25 Years

    Left-hander Sean Manaea pitched the first no-hitter against Boston in 25 years, with an overturned call preserving the gem in Oakland’s 3-0 win over the Red Sox.

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    Is Your Home in an Earthquake Zone

    Search by address to see whether you are in an Earthquake zone.

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    One JFK conspiracy theory that could be true - CNN

    An expert weighs in on several conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

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    Inside Israel’s Secret Raid on Syria’s Nuclear Reactor

    Now the story can be told: The Mossad got lucky. In Iran and North Korea, the Americans might not.

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    Iconic Physicist Stephen Hawking Dies At 76 | HuffPost

    "We have this one life to appreciate the grand design of the universe," Hawking once remarked, "and for that, I am extremely grateful."

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    No new 'learning' brain cells after age 13: study

    News, email and search are just the beginning. Discover more every day. Find your yodel.

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    Amelia Earhart mystery solved? Scientist '99 percent' sure bones found belong to aviator | Fox News

    A scientific study claims to shed new light on the decades-long mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart.

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    Wreckage found of WWII aircraft carrier USS Lexington

    Wreckage from the USS Lexington, a US aircraft carrier which sank during World War II, has been found in the Coral Sea, a search team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced Monday. The search team released pictures and video of the wreckage of

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    State launches Aetna probe after stunning admission - CNN

    California's insurance commissioner has launched an investigation into Aetna after learning a former medical director for the insurer admitted under oath he never looked at patients' records when deciding whether to approve or deny care.

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    What elephants teach us about cancer prevention

    Elephants naturally avoid cancer after 55 million years of evolution. Scientists are studying if they can extract lessons that could help people.

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