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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Our AI Future: No Work? No Problem!

Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Our AI Future: No Work? No Problem! In my blog last week (https://israelseen.com/prof-sam-lehman-wilzig-in-the-ai-era-does-college-still-pay-pun-intended/), I described the background for the question: Is it still worth going to c

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Sydney Altfield: We Are Fighting Hate; But Are We Building Jews?

Sydney Altfield: We Are Fighting Hate; But Are We Building Jews? by Sydney Altfield  Permission to repost Algemeiner The Super Bowl ad showing a Jewish boy being bullied sparked intense conversation across the Jewish community about how we are investing

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Susan R. Eisenstein: Dead Sea Guardians: Preserving, Protecting and Restoring the Dead Sea

Susan R. Eisenstein: Dead Sea Guardians: Preserving, Protecting and Restoring the Dead Sea What most people do not know about the Dead Sea is that the Dead Sea is Alive! Yes, Israeli Oded Rahav, founder and CEO of the nonprofit foundation, The Dead Sea G

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The virus of Jew-hatred on the right is spreading

It won’t be contained by trying to sweet-talk those who are failing to speak out or who are being seduced by political commentators Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.

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Michael Oren: Trump and His Word

Michael Oren: Trump and His Word When it comes to Iran, today’s meeting between Netanyahu and Trump could prove fateful. Clarity with Michael Oren In my media interviews, I am always being asked what Trump is thinking and what he is going to do about Ir

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US to allow Hamas to keep some of its arsenal | World Israel News

Trump's negotiating team and former United Nations official working with the Board of Peace reportedly drafting plan allowing Hamas to retain some of its weapons.

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Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs: Latest Israel/Jewish News

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs: Latest Israel/Jewish News In-Depth Issues:   Israel Warns U.S.: We May Act Alone If Iran Crosses Ballistic Missile Red Line – Avi Ashkenazi (Jerusalem Post) Israeli defense officials recently

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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 11, 2026

CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 11, 2026 Google’s $32 billion Wiz acquisition approved by EU. The deal has avoided an in-depth Phase II inquiry after also being cleared by U.S. regulators. Read more   Nebius to acquire o

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Hamas Works To Replenish Military Arsenal as Trump Admin Demands It Disarm

Hamas is working to replenish its military arsenal even as the second phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan requires the terror group to disarm, according to photos released by the Israel Defense Forces and statements from Hamas leaders. Hamas has

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Tel Aviv U. New study identifies the most effective weight-loss strategy for both men and women

Tel Aviv U. New study identifies the most effective weight-loss strategy for both men and women Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results for both sexes   A new study conducted at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Scienc

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90 Days to Die: Israel Accelerates Logistics for Terrorist Death Row

The Israel Prison Service has begun practical preparations for the execution of terrorists, including the construction of a hanging fac - JFeed Israel News

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Mashaal again rejects Trump demand for Hamas to disarm

“Talk of disarmament is an attempt to turn our people into victims,” the top terrorist said, speaking in Doha, Qatar.

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Sabine Sterk: The Olympics Were Never Just Sport And We Are Watching Them Break

Sabine Sterk: The Olympics Were Never Just Sport And We Are Watching Them Break People like to pretend the Olympics are about running faster, jumping higher, and smiling politely on podiums. That fantasy has always been convenient and completely false. Fr

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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: In the AI Era, Does College Still Pay? (Pun Intended)

Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: In the AI Era, Does College Still Pay? (Pun Intended) (Note: This topic is so important, and fast-moving, that I decided to return to, and significantly update, it here – two and a half years after I last addressed it: https://i

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EXCLUSIVE: Palestinian Authority To Pay $315 Million to Terrorists and Their Families Across Middle East in 2026

The Palestinian Authority will dole out $315 million in payments this year to 23,500 terrorists and their families, earmarking more than $19 million a month for a terrorism incentive program, known as "pay-to-slay," that PA president Mahmoud Abbas declare

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Michael Oren: Forget Not the North

Michael Oren: Forget Not the North Clarity with Michael Oren Now that the remains of our final hostage have been repatriated, the country’s eyes are fixed on either Iran or Gaza. It’s easy to forget one of the most fateful issues still facing us: the

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Steve Kramer: Who is the hegemon (top dog) in the Middle East?

Steve Kramer: Who is the hegemon (top dog) in the Middle East? Israel’s image and power have increased dramatically in the last several years. It was one of the most powerful states in the Middle East before October 7, 2023, but since the ceasefire with

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How Hamas Plans to Maintain Power in the Gaza Strip

The Lebanon model in Gaza: Hamas is working to remain the dominant military force in the Gaza Strip behind the scenes, alongside a formal civilian administration to ensure full control for years to come. - How Hamas Plans to Maintain Power in the Gaza Str

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Ousted NYC Anti-Semitism Czar: Mamdani Replaced Me With Left-Wing Activist Because I'm a 'Proud Jew' Who Doesn't Hate Israel

The recently ousted executive director of New York City Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism told the Washington Free Beacon on Thursday that he believes Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D.) replaced him with a left-wing activist because he is a "proud Jew" who doe

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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 5, 2026

CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 5, 2026 Cyera employees to sell tens of millions in shares at $9 billion valuation. The cyber unicorn is the first Cyberstarts portfolio company to adopt the VC’s $300M program aimed at retenti

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IDF alleges Hamas ceasefire violations using ambulances, hospitals in Gaza | Fox News

IDF alleges Hamas violated Gaza ceasefire using ambulances to transport weapons and armed operatives. Exclusive footage shows armed terrorists at hospital facilities.

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Tel Aviv University: Noninvasive brain treatment reduces traumatic memories

Tel Aviv University: Noninvasive brain treatment reduces traumatic memories Preliminary results in individuals with PTSD: Noninvasive brain treatment reduces traumatic memories In the study, participants’ traumatic memories were first reactivated, and o

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David Bedein: Fallacy of Palestinian education policy change; Abbas never met with UNESCO

David Bedein: Fallacy of Palestinian education policy change; Abbas never met with UNESCO The Palestinian Authority has failed to change its education system, despite repeated commitments to European donors, according to official European Union documents

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Former Qatari PM admits paying off journalists and media members | World Israel News

Former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad Bin Jassim revealed that Qatar, along with nearly every other Arab nation, pays journalists to disseminate propaganda and messaging that undermines perceived legitimacy.

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110 mortars and rockets found hidden in UNRWA bags | World Israel News

IDF troops searching southern Gaza discovered a stash of about 110 mortars, multiple rockets, and other combat gear, all hidden inside blankets and UNRWA aid packages.

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Steve Ornstein: A Hugger in a Hard World

Steve Ornstein: A Hugger in a Hard World Baring It All: Reflections on a World in Turmoil and a Life Well-Lived Here I am, baring it all. I’m not sure it’s entirely appropriate to post this on IsraelSeen, but as the world teeters on the edge o

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Document reveals how Hamas is trying to deceive Trump | Israel National News

An internal Hamas document reveals how the terror organization plans to continue controlling and managing the Gaza Strip under the radar of a technocratic government, while simultaneously rebuilding its military power.

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Mormon charities transferred millions to Hamas-linked NGOs

The Church also finances Islamist groups through its official international humanitarian arm, LDS Charities, the Middle East Forum think tank found.

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Weizmann Institute of Science Latest News Feb. 2026

Weizmann Institute of Science Latest News Feb. 2026 Israel Prize in Chemistry Research Congratulations to Prof. Reshef Tenne of the Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, who has been announced as the recipient of the 2026 Israel Prize i

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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israel: Blue and White (plus lots of Green)

Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israel: Blue and White (plus lots of Green) Tu Be’Shvat is celebrated this week – one of the Jewish calendar’s minor holidays. In Israel, it has taken on special resonance for a couple of reasons that indicate some posit

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Susan Eisenstein: The Israel Guide Dog Center For The Blind

Susan Eisenstein: The Israel Guide Dog Center For The Blind In Beit Oved, Israel, 20 minutes south of Tel Aviv, at the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind (IGDCB), puppies are born, nurtured, raised and trained to become very special members of Israeli

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Sabine Sterk: Israel and the World’s Unhealthy Fixation

Sabine Sterk: Israel and the World’s Unhealthy Fixation Israel is one of the smallest countries on earth. Roughly the size of New Jersey. Fewer than ten million citizens. No oil wealth, no imperial ambitions, no desire to rule others. And yet no other n

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Trump claims 'it looks like' Hamas will disarm; Witkoff: They'll give up their AK-47s | The Times of Israel

US President Donald Trump says that “it looks like” Hamas is “going to disarm.”

He doesn’t provide any proof for the claim made during a cabinet meeting, and Hamas officials, as recently as several hours ago, had insisted that wasn’t the case.

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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 29, 2026

CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 29, 2026 Factify raises $63 million in Seed funding to kill the PDF and build a new document standard for AI. The Israeli startup aims to replace static PDFs with intelligent records that allow AI to

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Palestinian Authority Promised Terrorists More Than $200 Million in ‘Pay-To-Slay’ Payments After it 'Scrapped' Program

The State Department formally determined this month that the Palestinian Authority paid more than $200 million to terrorists and their families in 2025, the same year PA president Mahmoud Abbas claimed he ended the "pay-to-slay" program, according to a no

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UN WATCH: Hillel Neuer Destroys UNHRC Over Silence on Iran Slaughter

UN WATCH: Hillel Neuer Destroys UNHRC Over Silence on Iran Slaughter “The cost of your silence was Iranian lives”   As the number of protesters murdered by the Islamic regime in Iran crossed into the tens of thousands, UN Watch Executive Director

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IDF recovers body of Ran Gvili, last hostage in Gaza

"With this, all the hostages from the Gaza Strip area have been returned," the IDF stated.

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Jonathan Feldstein: The Sins of the Iranian Father

Jonathan Feldstein: The Sins of the Iranian Father “The sins of the father” is a timeless phrase that hits hard because it captures something deeply human: how the mistakes, choices, traumas, or wrongs of one generation ripple forward, often burdening

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Technion – Israel Institute of Technology: Chip Industry Giants & More

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology: Chip Industry Giants & More Chip Industry Giants at the Technion With a $1 million investment, the Technion has inaugurated a VLSI laboratory for chip development at the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of E

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Mamdani efforts to unwind 50 years of NYC investment in Israel Bonds can’t be ignored, ADL says 

“Policy evolution is legitimate. Policy exceptionalism aimed solely at the Jewish state is not,” Jonathan Greenblatt told JNS.

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John Enarson: Why We Are “Protestant” Zionists

John Enarson: Why We Are “Protestant” Zionists On January 17, the Roman Catholic Church and its allied denominations in Jerusalem released a statement condemning Christian support for Israel as a “damaging ideology” that misleads the public and ha

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Putin meets Abbas in Moscow, pledges to secure Palestinian interests in Board of Peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin said frozen assets in the United States would be used to pay the $1 billion fee.

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US allows Hamas to remain as 'political party' if they disarm - report | World Israel News

Israel has voiced major objections to the reported framework, particularly any plan that would allow Hamas to remain a political force.

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Sabine Sterk: A Nation That Survives Every War

Sabine Sterk: A Nation That Survives Every War From the very moment ancient Israel was founded by Avraham, the Jewish people have lived with war, persecution, and exile. The Land of Israel, aka Eretz Israel, has been conquered, ruled, and contested so man

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Elder Of Ziyon - Whose Dome Is It? Trump Dishonestly Takes Credit for Israel’s Iron Dome

Trump claims credit for Israel’s Iron Dome at Davos. A look at funding, power, and why Jewish self-defense should never be conditional.

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Trump appoints Hamas patrons to Gaza board, raising alarm in Israel

Israel may not like it, but is limited in its ability to resist the move, observers tell JNS.

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Largest Jewish Blood Drive in the US With Magen David Adom Strengthens Israel in Times of Crisis

Largest Jewish Blood Drive in the US With Magen David Adom Strengthens Israel in Times of Crisis Shaked Mizrachi www.mormediagroup.com For generations, Jewish tradition has taught that saving one life saves an entire world. That principle took on global m

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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 21, 2026

CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 21, 2026 Israel’s startup machine never stops, but most companies don’t make it. Central Bureau of Statistics figures reveal a relentless pace of new ventures and a majority that fail. Read more

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Jonathan Feldstein: The Highs and Lows of Nepalese-Israeli Relations

Jonathan Feldstein: The Highs and Lows of Nepalese-Israeli Relations   On the surface, there’s not so much in common between Nepal and Israel, two distant countries and seemingly divergent cultures. That’s true. I’ve never been to Nepal, but it

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Steve Ornstein: Remembering Dr. Eli Lasch Prominent Israeli Physician, Pediatrician & Dear Friend

Steve Ornstein: Remembering Dr. Eli Lasch Prominent Israeli Physician, Pediatrician & Dear Friend During this time of global chaos, Israel being the center of attention and an excuse for global antisemitism, my dear friend Dr. Eli Lasch entered my thought

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Marziyeh Amirizadeh: Iran’s Spiritual Revolution

Marziyeh Amirizadeh: Iran’s Spiritual Revolution Most people refer to the 1979 hijacking of Iran by extremist ayatollahs as the Islamic Revolution. I like to refer to it as the Demonic Revolution. I am praying that Iran’s demons will be exorcised shor

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Elder Of Ziyon - Kamala Harris' team WAS antisemitic, asking Josh Shapiro if he was an Israeli agent

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Susan R, Eisenstein: Art Over Hate Collective Healing Arts Kits: Mitigating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children

Susan R, Eisenstein: Art Over Hate Collective Healing Arts Kits: Mitigating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children The Art Over Hate Collective’s Healing Arts Kits began as a direct result of the tragedy of September 11th and one man’s ide

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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israel’s Democracy: The Enemy Within

Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israel’s Democracy: The Enemy Within Here’s a head-scratching question: what’s more dangerous for a country’s future – external attack or internal revolution? As a political scientist, I am not aware of any scholar who p

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UNPACKED: The Jewish Community That Even Jews Don’t Understand

UNPACKED: The Jewish Community That Even Jews Don’t Understand   They’re often labeled “ultra-Orthodox,” portrayed as fanatics, freeloaders, or relics of another century. But those headlines miss what actually defines Israel’s Haredi commun

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Sabine Sterk: Israel in the Era of Moral Shortcuts

  Sabine Sterk: Israel in the Era of Moral Shortcuts   Why a Complex Reality Is Reduced to a Slogan I have lived in radically different worlds. I lived among radical Muslims in Syria. I lived among Orthodox Jews in Israel. I have read the Qur’

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Ceasefires in Name Only: How the Media Ignores Hamas and Hezbollah Violations

A Palestinian man points a weapon in the air after it was announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the …

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From aid to alliance: Why Israeli leaders say ending US military assistance is long overdue

Those promoting the cessation of U.S. military aid recommend replacing that aid with binational corporations or cooperative programs that would develop new defense products, open new markets and generate potentially huge dividends for both countries.

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Jonathan Feldstein: Iran Past, Present, and Future: A Conversation with Marziyeh Amirizadeh

Jonathan Feldstein: Iran Past, Present, and Future: A Conversation with Marziyeh Amirizadeh This week, January 16, marks the anniversary of the day in 1979 when Iran’s Shah, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, was forced to flee Iran with his family, including his t

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Susan R. Eisenstein: Nachliel Selavan is “The Museum Guy”

Susan R. Eisenstein: Nachliel Selavan is “The Museum Guy” Nachliel Selavan grew up in the Old City of Jerusalem, during the late 80’s and early 90’s, in a neighbourhood steeped in history and archaeology. Nachliel’s father, Bar

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Michael Oren: The Next Biggest Threat to Israel’s Security

Michael Oren: The Next Biggest Threat to Israel’s Security With Israel’s main enemies significantly downgraded, the failure to assert our sovereignty poses the greatest threat to Israel’s long term survival. At first glance, the tragic death of the

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Prof. Gabriel Barkay, Jerusalem archaeologist, dies at 81 | The Jerusalem Post

Israeli archaeologist Prof. Gabriel Barkay, who co-founded the Temple Mount Sifting Project and made key discoveries in Jerusalem, has passed away at 81, remembered for his contributions.

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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 13, 2026

CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 13, 2026 Israel moves to float $20 billion Arrow maker IAI and $10 billion Iron Dome developer Rafael. Wartime demand and strong valuations revive long-stalled privatization plans. “We have an oppo

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Jonathan Feldstein: Banning the Moslem Brotherhood: A Good Start

Jonathan Feldstein: Banning the Moslem Brotherhood: A Good Start In November 2025, the White House issued an executive order appearing to be part of a broader trend with global impact banning elements of the Moslem Brotherhood, and designating certain Mos

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The Nazi Poster Baby Who Was Actually Jewish | Aish

In the 1930s, the Nazis’ perfect “Aryan” baby was actually a penniless Jewish immigrant.

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Predawn fire reduces parts of Mississippi's largest synagogue to charred ruins - Mississippi Today

A fire heavily damaged Jackson’s only synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship that was firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 because the rabbi had been an advocate for civil rights.

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Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 11, 2026

Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 11, 2026 This first newsletter of 2026, published on 11/1 (or 1/11 if you prefer) contains a number of firsts for Israel. The first engagement of two ex-hostages. The first concert of an ex-

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Israel tapering off US military aid within the decade 'in progress,' Netanyahu announces

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed American financial aid to Israel and touched upon Iranian regime change in an interview with The Economist.

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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israel’s “Semi-Religious” Population

Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israel’s “Semi-Religious” Population You’ve probably never seen something like this anywhere else in the world: Israeli boys and men walking around bareheaded without a kippah (skullcap), but with their tzitzis (ritual fri

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Sabine Sterk: One God, Three Faiths and Very Different Paths

Sabine Sterk: One God, Three Faiths and Very Different Paths The world often speaks about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as if they were interchangeable, three “Abrahamic religions” sharing the same moral core. While they indeed share roots, scriptu

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Steve Ornstein: Embracing Aliyah: The Vibrant Quality of Life and Unparalleled Safety in Israel

Steve Ornstein: Embracing Aliyah: The Vibrant Quality of Life and Unparalleled Safety in Israel As we step into 2026, Israel continues to shine as a homeland of opportunity, innovation, and security for Jews around the world. With a population surpassing

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'Trump is the least pro-two state president ever' - Ex-US Ambassador

Trump's former envoy to Israel downplays the president's rejection of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, endorsement of a pathway to Palestinian statehood.

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Steve Kramer: Israel – An Unpopular Regional Superpower

Steve Kramer: Israel – An Unpopular Regional Superpower Israel has made operational its latest defensive weapon, the Iron Beam. (Some critics say this gives Israel a disproportionate advantage. I hope so.) “Iron Beam” is a take-off on Iron Dome,

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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 2026

CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 2026 VC Survey 2026: The Next Leap – Mapping the coming year of Israeli tech. From liquidity and autonomy to dual-use technologies, venture capitalists map the forces set to redefine Israeli te

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Inside Mamdani's sneaky plan to scrap policies supporting Israel -- and how he disguised it

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his sweeping executive order targeting his predecessor Eric Adams' legacy as a way to disguise his intention to revoke city policies that support Israel, according to a report.

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For Hamas Actually to Disarm, Trump Must Forget About All of Its Supporters: Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, Iran – and the Palestinian Authority

Ever since Trump succeeded in implementing the first stage of his 20-point plan for ending the Gaza conflict, Hamas has received widespread backing from its supporters in Ankara, Doha, Islamabad and Tehran for ignoring demands to surrender its weapons.

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Michael Oren: From Caracas to Tehran

Michael Oren: From Caracas to Tehran President Trump’s audacious action in capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro in downtown Caracas and airlifting him to prison in America is outstanding news for the democratic world and especially for Israel.

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Jonathan Feldstein: The Seven Facets of Healing with Rabbi Leo Dee

Jonathan Feldstein: The Seven Facets of Healing with Rabbi Leo Dee In April 2023, Rabbi Leo Dee’s life shattered in an instant. While driving with his family for vacation on the second day of Passover, his wife Lucy and two daughters, Maia and Rina, wer

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Steve Ornstein: Israel in 2026: A Beacon of Economic and Social Resilience

Steve Ornstein: Israel in 2026: A Beacon of Economic and Social Resilience As we step into 2026, Israel emerges from recent challenges stronger than ever, showcasing remarkable economic vitality and social cohesion. Despite ongoing regional tensions, the

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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Judicial Reform (Again): The Flexibility of Halakhic Oral Law

Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Judicial Reform (Again): The Flexibility of Halakhic Oral Law Here we go again – exactly three years after the Israeli Government’s attempts to legislate its “Judicial Reform” all started. This internal “war” between t

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53 Questions With an IDF Officer

53 Questions With an IDF Officer   Walk through kibbutz Kfar Aza with an IDF officer, as she explains the October 7 Massacre. ____________ We are the IDF. Our purpose is to preserve the State of Israel, to protect its independence, and to stop its en

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The downplaying of momentous events in Iran

The terrible fact is that conscience in the West has become harnessed to absolute evil.

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Made in Palestine? Not Even Close

Museums around the world erroneously label ancient Jewish artifacts “Palestinian.” That has to change.

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This was the toughest year in living memory for UK Jews … and there is no sign of things improving in 2026

Horror of Heaton Park and cynical recognition of Palestine show how extremism and electoral expediency are likely to shape Britain for the worst

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Somaliland: The mouse is really roaring

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is generating headlines for sound reasons.

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

IDF gets first combat-ready laser interception system

“Iron Beam” intercepted rockets, mortar shells and drones during extensive testing.

History | Archeology

2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath discovered under Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem

The mikveh still bears ash remains that testify to the destruction of the Second Temple, according to researchers.

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Who will LEAD Israel After Netanyahu?

Beyond Politics: the fight for Israel's future is at a fork in the road. Which way will the Jewish people go? In Depth interview with Moshe Feiglin - visionary author and maverick Israeli politician.

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UNDERNEATH the Real Location of the Second Temple, What We Found Is ASTONISHING

Holiday Special in secret locked areas under the Temple Mount with Knesset Member Ohad Tal, Mosab Hassan Yousef (Author and Activist) and me. Mosab says "Th...

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What is Ireland's Problem With Israel?

A guest piece from one Irishman who is working hard to change perceptions

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Episode 70: The warrior Jews who terrified Rome

Between the outbreak of the Jews’ Great Revolt against Rome in the year 66 CE and the final suppression of the Bar Kochba Revolt in 135, the Jews of the Roman Empire constituted the empire’s single biggest headache. None of the countless conquered peoples

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Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel to spend $110 billion on arms industry | The Jerusalem Post

"Our goal is to build an independent arms industry for the State of Israel and reduce the dependency on any party, including allies," Netanyahu said during a graduation ceremony for Air Force pilots.

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American conservatism and ‘the Jewish Question’

The silence of mainstream conservatives over the antisemitism in their midst is lethal for the Republicans and America.

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Elder Of Ziyon - Should the US Send Money to Israel? A Transcript of Hate.

Transcript: Tucker Carlson and Piers Morgan debate U.S. aid to Israel and what “ally” means. A Judean Rose response to the new right’s hostility.

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Inventing a Nonexistent Famine Should Be a Credibility Killer

Those looking for specific actions that can be taken to blunt the spread of escalating anti-Semitism got one this week thanks to a prominent famine monitor's about-face on Gaza. According

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Shiri Bibas's sister lights Chanukah menorah in Rafah

The “chanukiyah” was partially burned during the Nir Oz massacre on Oct. 7.

Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

Meet the Israelis who fear an October 7th attack from the West Bank.

An IDF general ranks towns near the West Bank as more dangerous than the Gaza border, and residents of the area continue to express urgent concern that they are increasingly vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

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Make terrorism backfire: Rescinding recognition of ‘Palestine’

Albanese claimed that Australia’s recognizing of a fictitious Palestinian state didn’t encourage the Jew-slaughter.

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Is Australia lying about the Bondi Beach attack?

Officials are blaming ISIS, which seems like a convenient scapegoat that shields state actors from consequences which could result in another Middle East war.

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Hamas calls Oct. 7 attack a 'towering milestone'

In a statement on December 14, Hamas tied its anniversary to the October 7 attacks and alleged Israeli violations of a ceasefire framework, as mediators continued talks on a broader deal.

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Undercover in the World of Radical Islam | Aish

Posing as an Arab, Zvi Yehezkeli infiltrated terror hotbeds throughout the Middle East, Europe, and America, revealing how jihad spreads and why the West still misreads it.

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Israel unveils new Iron Beam laser system amid record breaking defense sales | Fox News

Israel becomes the world's eighth-largest arms exporter with a record $15 billion in sales in 2024, selling battle-tested weapons to Europe, India and other nations.

History | Archeology

Israel finds evidence of Maccabean battlefield in Jerusalem

The site is widely identified with the ancient village of Bet Zecharia, where the Seleucid army and the forces of Judah Maccabee clashed in what is known as the fifth Maccabean battle.

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Hasmonean wall uncovered in Tower of David sheds light on Maccabean period

Calling it "a dream come true," the museum's director Eilat Lieber says the Kishle site will become the Schulich Wing for Archaeology, Art and Innovation.

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‘After what happened to my generation, I hoped we’d moved past anti-Jewish racism’

Nine centenarian Holocaust survivors share stories from the past – and fears for the future – at the German embassy

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The West is sleepwalking into a Jewish exodus.

The West will not lose its Jews in one dramatic moment. It will lose them through a slow drip of insult, a steady rise in fear, and a growing sense of no longer belonging.

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Elder Of Ziyon - Dear Paul Simon: You Lent Your Name to a Killer's Cause (Judean Rose)

Paul Simon signed a letter supporting Marwan Barghouti’s release. This column explains Barghouti’s murders and why Simon’s stance is so troubling.

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Florida designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations | World Israel News

DeSantis said the Muslim Brotherhood aims to build a worldwide Islamic caliphate and noted that CAIR was listed as an unindicted co-conspirator.

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US mulling gradual 2-year disarmament process for Hamas | World Israel News

Israel concerned the Trump administration may be prepared to endorse plans from Turkey and Qatar to allow for a gradual two-year disarming of Hamas - a move Israel fears would enable the terror group to ultimately retain its arsenal.

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The Seven Days that Shatter the 'Nakba' Myth

A day-by-day look at the first week after the 1947 partition vote reveals Arab-initiated violence that shatters the modern 'Nakba' narrative.

Politics | Debunking Lies

The Vermont Hate Crime Fantasy Sweeping the Nation

Who in the world wishes for a hate crime in their community? Apparently, Vermont elected officials do. The story of a hate crime that wasn't.

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The boycott of Eurovision exposes the racism of the Israel-bashers

It’s undeniable now: bigotry, hypocrisy and double standards are the fuel of today’s anti-Israel mania.

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Tucker Carlson Sparks Outrage with Latest Anti-Israel Tirade | United with Israel

Carlson framed Israel as a “tiny, irrelevant country” that “orders around” the United States while accusing American lawmakers of being beholden to Jewish organizations.

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‘Dead on Arrival’: Inside the Breakdown of Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire and Hamas’s Resurgent Control

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased …

Politics | Opinion

Et Tu America? For Israel, No Ally Is Forever - Joshua Namm

There has been a lot of serious discussion recently about America’s role in the recent agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Miscellaneous | Israeli Culture

‘It’s important that all Israelis, all Jews and the world know who Rani is'

“He deserves to be buried, to be remembered and to be home,” said Shira Gvili, whose brother Ran is the last Israeli hostage being held in Gaza.

Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

Palestine 36 is an insult to history

A film about Palestinian anti-colonial resistance in the late 1930s is eye-catching, moving and utterly untrue.

History | History

Israel: The Founding Fathers and the Promised Land

In the aftermath of World War II, the United States has supported the modern establishment of Israel as a democratic alliance and, more recently, as an economic partner.

Politics | Politics

The full text of Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza

The plan is designed to bring an immediate end to the war if Hamas accepts the proposal

Politics | Politics

Full text of the US resolution for Gaza approved by the UN Security Council

UN Resolution 2803 places Donald Trump in control of Gaza and, using vague language, says if certain targets are met there could be a pathway to the creation of a Palestinian state

Politics | Opinion

This Is A War Against The Jewish People

We are not facing a “wave of antisemitism” or a “troubling trend,” but a full-scale war on the Jewish people, multi-front, coordinated, ideological, cultural...

News | News

Mamdani: Nefesh B’Nefesh event at New York synagogue promotes 'violation of international law'

The mayor-elect’s statement comes as he also sought to distance himself from anti-Israel protesters who demonstrated outside the synagogue event

News | Interesting Stories

Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah rebuilding ‘Axis of Resistance’: Report | World Israel News

Israel prepares for simultaneous threats from Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria as regional enemies rebuild.

News | Interesting Stories

Mossad foils Hamas terror networks in Europe | World Israel News

Israel worked with several European security agencies to arrest operatives and seize weapons caches.

News | Interesting Stories

Antisemitic mob calls for 'death' at NYC synagogue protest | World Israel News

Pro-Hamas demonstrators harass Jews trying to enter Manhattan synagogue with antisemitic insults and calls to annihilate the State of Israel as local Israel supporters hold counter rally.

Health & Fitness | Health

Scientists create 'immune-activating' molecule to help the body fight cancer | The Times of Israel

Using AI and big data, Weizmann Institute researchers build MiTEs, or natural killer/T-cell Enhancers, to combat cancers, 5 months after Iranian missile attack destroyed their lab

News | Interesting Stories

Israel hits Hamas 'terrorist targets' in Gaza in latest ceasefire violation

The Israel Defense Forces struck Hamas "terrorist targets" in Gaza on Wednesday following the latest ceasefire violation threatening Israeli troops.

News | Interesting Stories

Amid talk of its disarmament, Hamas said stockpiling advanced arms abroad | The Times of Israel

Amid growing talk that the United States may forgo the demand for the disarmament of Hamas for now, the Kan public broadcaster reports that the Palestinian terror group has begun amassing advanced weapons abroad, in hopes of smuggling them in the future.

News | Interesting Stories

Donald Trump: Hamas must disarm or U.S. will intervene

President Trump said he expected Hamas to decommission its weapons as stipulated in the negotiated peace agreement, or the U.S. would step in.

News | Interesting Stories

Emily Damari describes children in cages during 471-day Hamas captivity

Former Hamas hostage Emily Damari speaks at Temple Emanu-El about her 471 days in Gaza captivity, sharing her survival story and refusal to be broken.

News | Interesting Stories

Hamas still has 20,000 fighters, access to rockets and arms, IDF says

Hamas still has some 20,000 fighters and access to thousands of weapons, including missiles that can reach deep within the Jewish state, according to the Israeli military.

News | Interesting Stories

After criticism, Heritage Foundation head vows to call out antisemitism 'even when my friend Tucker Carlson needs challe

The head of the Heritage Foundation in Washington apologizes for hitting out at a “venomous coalition” while defending Tucker Carlson against criticism for hosting an avowed Jew hater on his podcast, and appears to create some daylight between his conservative think tank and the former Fox News host.

News | Interesting Stories

Senior Hamas official says agreement reached with PA on formation of committee to manage Gaza | The Times of Israel

Mousa Abu Marzouk says in an interview with Al Jazeera that Hamas and the Palestinian Authority have come to an agreement regarding the establishment of a temporary committee that will manage the Gaza Strip on behalf of the PA.

Politics | Politics

Seth Moulton Pledged to Return AIPAC Money. So Why Is He Sending Back Less Than Half of It?

Rep. Seth Moulton, who is challenging Sen. Ed Markey (Mass.) for the Democratic nomination, announced in mid-October that he will not accept money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and will return the donations he has received from

News | Interesting Stories

Who should NOT play a role in post-war Gaza: The foxes in charge of the chicken coop? | World Israel News

While everyone is eager to celebrate the successful completion of Phase One, with the return of the Israeli hostages in exchange for 2,000 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists, the rest remains to be seen.

News | Interesting Stories

Jewish Conservatives Revolt After ‘Unfit’ Heritage Head Defends Tucker Carlson’s Embrace of Neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes

Tucker Carlson speaks on July 18, 2024, during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum …

News | Articles By Me

What Just Happened? Serious Flaws In Trump's Peace Plan May Be Deadly - Joshua Namm

The Serious, And Potentially Deadly, Flaws Of Trump's Peace Plan

Politics | Politics

Trump bars Israel from punishing Hamas over ceasefire violations - report | World Israel News

Israeli plans to restore control over parts of Gaza as punishment for Hamas attacks reportedly shot down by Trump administration.

Politics | POLITICS

Vance Says Israel ‘Not Controlling’ Trump, Fails to Defend Judaism in Response to Antisemitic Comments at Event

A screenshot of a question-and-answer session at the University of Mississippi in Oxford on Oct. 29, 2025, in which US …

History | History

Biblical tax notice: 1st-ever Assyrian inscription found near Jerusalem's Temple Mount | The Times of Israel

2,700-year-old fragment of pottery suggests Judeans delayed paying their tributes to the empire, echoing the events described in the book of II Kings

News | Interesting Stories

Full text: Trump’s 20-point ‘comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict’

All hostages, living and dead, must be returned within 72 hours; Strip will be demilitarized, governed by transitional 'technocratic' committee; 'Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza'

News | Interesting Stories

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu orders 'immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes in Gaza after Hamas reportedly violated the ceasefire by firing at IDF soldiers in Rafah.

News | Interesting Stories

Trump: ‘Nothing’ will jeopardize Gaza ceasefire, Israel ‘should hit back’ if troops killed | The Times of Israel

Red Cross issues rare condemnation of Hamas for staging recovery of hostage's remains; terror group states it managed to ‘retrieve’ 2 more bodies of hostages, doesn’t say it will return them