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TAU: Research Satellites Built by High School Students Launched into Space
TAU: Research Satellites Built by High School Students Launched into Space New Israeli Record in Space: Constellation of 9 Research Satellites Built by High School Students Launched into Space Tevel 2 is the Largest Israeli Satellite Constellation Ever La
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Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Mar. 16, 2025
Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Mar. 16, 2025 The photo (TY Sharon) is of the posters outside the President’s residence in Jerusalem. They are entitled “Resilience since the start of the War”, showing some exa
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The Democrats’ Israel betrayal - Melanie Phillips
How the party flipped on its staunchest ally
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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Megillat Esther in the Shadow of Joseph
Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Megillat Esther in the Shadow of Joseph The Book of Esther is a travesty of Jewish values. And that’s precisely why it was included in the Bible. If that sounds shocking to you, read on and you’ll find out what’s the true me
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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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On Purim, celebrate Jewish self-defense, not self-loathing
Leftists misuse the biblical book of Esther to promote the lie about Israel committing genocide when it is the Palestinians, like Hitler, Haman and Amalek before them, who seek their extermination.
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Joe Rogan and the Jews
October 7 put Jewish blood in the water. What we’re watching now are the sharks.
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Steve Kramer: Israel: Prickly like a Porcupine
Steve Kramer: Israel: Prickly like a Porcupine The Purim holiday will be celebrated throughout the Jewish world imminently. Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday celebrating the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the Book of Esther. Tr
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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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Steve Ornstein: The Uniqueness of Israel: A Tapestry of Wonder and Resilience
Steve Ornstein: The Uniqueness of Israel: A Tapestry of Wonder and Resilience Israel is a land that defies the ordinary—a tiny nation, no larger than New Jersey, that bursts with life, history, and innovation in ways that captivate the heart and soul. W
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Gregory Lyakhov: Hostages Speak. #MeToo Stays Silent
Gregory Lyakhov: Hostages Speak. #MeToo Stays Silent The #MeToo movement, once a strong voice against sexual violence, has gone quiet after Hamas’s October 7th attack on Israel and the return of Israeli hostages. This silence is troubling. It raises que
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Purim, Persia, the Jews, and Iran: A Time for Prayer and Action
Purim, Persia, the Jews, and Iran: A Time for Prayer and Action By Marziyeh Amirizadeh and Jonathan Feldstein Purim is the holiday celebrated by Jews this week, marking the deliverance of the Jewish people in Persia – what was then the world’s superpo
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Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Mar. 9, 2025
Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Mar. 9, 2025 It seems as if all Israel is holding its breath in anticipation of “What Next?” will happen in the war / ceasefires / hostages situation. In reality, most Israelis are c
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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israel: State or Shtetl?
Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israel: State or Shtetl? Israel has ten million residents, a military the envy of the Middle East and other nations far and wide, a leading high-tech economy, and other strengths (vibrant culture etc.). And yet, domestically Israe
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Steve Kramer: Cooling it in Jerusalem
Steve Kramer: Cooling it in Jerusalem I have a down coat from LL Bean hanging in my closet. It just hangs there, waiting for an opportunity for me to wear it. Such an occasion occurred recently when we experienced the first (and probably last) cold day of
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Harmony in Diversity: A Bright Vision of Israelis Living and Working Together
Harmony in Diversity: A Bright Vision of Israelis Living and Working Together When people imagine the Middle East, they often picture a region shaped by conflict and division. Yet, nestled within this intricate tapestry, Israel shines as a beacon of possi
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Hamas Hostage Taker Who Wrote for US-Based Website Boasted of 'Actively Coordinating' With American Campus Protesters
A Hamas operative who also wrote for a U.S.-based nonprofit publication bragged to his Israeli hostages about how the terror group "was in contact and actively coordinating" with anti-Israel protesters at American colleges, according to eyewitness account
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Trump may apply 'Gaza plan' to Judea and Samaria, encourage Arabs to emigrate | World Israel News
A senior Trump official signaled that US will permit Israel to officially annex Judea and Samaria.
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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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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Mar. 6, 2025
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Mar. 6, 2025 Unicorn Gong hits $300M revenue milestone but no IPO plans for now. AI-driven sales intelligence firm focuses on expansion as it delays public offering. Read more Toyota-backed CaPow s
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Oscar-winning anti-Israel filmmakers caught on video staging scene with IDF troops
The scene in "No Other Land," described in the film as "settler violence and IDF cruelty," was a staged provocation, according to the local council.
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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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Israel: A Vibrant, Multicultural Gem Defying the Critics
Israel: A Vibrant, Multicultural Gem Defying the Critics Israel gets a lot of flak. If you’ve spent any time online—or even just watching the news—you’ve probably seen the barrage of criticism, much of it steeped in half-truths, distortions, or ou
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UN WATCH: Syrian activist to UN: “I testify before God: Israel is not the problem!”
UN WATCH: Syrian activist to UN: “I testify before God: Israel is not the problem!” UN Watch joint statement delivered by Rawan Osman, in the United Nations Human Rights Council, March 3, 2025 “Are you outraged with the war in Gaza? So am I.
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Gods Gang: Tel Aviv, Israel Video Series Not to Be Missed
Gods Gang: Tel Aviv, Israel Video Series Not to Be Missed God’s Gang springs into action with the release of the first episode in a new exciting mini-series We Didn’t Start the Fire Latest instalment from hit YouTube series God’s Gang sees the team
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JCFA: Is it Time to Declare the Failure of the Oslo Accords?
JCFA: Is it Time to Declare the Failure of the Oslo Accords? Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch The Oslo Accords were designed to achieve lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians. The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) used the Palestinian Autho
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Jewish Hollywood’s Jewish problem
For an industry still powered by Jews and obsessed with the making of superhero movies, the Oscar for Jewish Cowardice continues to have far too many nominees.
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The Oscars and the Plight of the ‘Good Jew’
Last night’s Oscars ceremony honored the film No Other Land with an award, but the acceptance speeches unwittingly paid homage to an old classic, the 1966 big-screen adaptation of A
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Media Spins 'No Other Land' Oscar Win Into Yet Another Fake ‘Israeli Settlers’ Story
In an evening of glitz, red carpet pageantry, and self-congratulatory speeches at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, one Oscar win was as predictable as
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HonestReporting: Media Spins ‘No Other Land’ Oscar Win Into Yet Another Fake ‘Israeli Settlers’ Story
HonestReporting: Media Spins ‘No Other Land’ Oscar Win Into Yet Another Fake ‘Israeli Settlers’ Story HONESREPORTING In an evening of glitz, red carpet pageantry, and self-congratulatory speeches at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, one Oscar win
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Elder Of Ziyon - The lies behind Oscar winner "No Other Land"
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Jonathan Feldstein: The Condominiumization of Gaza
Jonathan Feldstein: The Condominiumization of Gaza As Arab states scurry to come up with a plan for rebuilding Gaza, ideas are being floated to counter President Trump’s proposal to relocate millions of Gazans and for the US to take control of the terri
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Hostages Connected to Judaism to Help Them Survive
Recently released hostages recall that reconnecting to their faith and to Jewish observance gave them strength to survive the harsh conditions of captivity.
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Israel halts aid to Gaza after Hamas rejects US ceasefire proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that no goods or supplies would enter the enclave until further notice, reaffirming that Jerusalem will not agree to a ceasefire without the release of its hostages. JNS TV Video
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Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Mar. 2, 2025
Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Mar. 2, 2025 Israel’s news last week was dominated by the heart-wrenching scenes of the coffins of the Bibas children and their young mother. But there were also many positive “Young
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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israeli Arabs in Israel’s War: The Good News
Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Israeli Arabs in Israel’s War: The Good News A major “flaw” in human psychology is that we focus far more on what “is” than on what “isn’t”. There are some rare exceptions (e.g., an extended period of no rainfall),
Politics | Hamas, Gaza & The Palestinian Authority
Former hostage details starvation and beatings by Hamas captors
"You don’t care about the beatings. They’re breaking my ribs, and I don’t care; give me another half-pita,” Eli Sharabi said of his 16 months in Gaza.
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Gregory Lyakhov: Western Silence on hostages results in support of Hamas
Gregory Lyakhov: Western Silence on hostages results in support of Hamas Western Silence Cost the Hostages Their Lives When Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel on October 7th, they didn’t just murder civilians—they took hostages. Among them were Shir
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Jonathan Sacks: The Architecture of Holiness TERUMAH
Jonathan Sacks: The Architecture of Holiness TERUMAH From here to the end of the book of Exodus the Torah describes, in painstaking detail and great length, the construction of the Mishkan, the first collective house of worship of the Jewish people. Preci
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Rolling Stone: Covering A Year and a Half of War & Lies
Further sanitizing Hamas’s actions: This is the second of a three-part series examining Rolling Stone’s coverage of the war in Gaza that started on
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Hamas forces, though degraded, prepare for new round of fighting
“Hamas’s military head in northern Gaza met earlier this month with lieutenants to lay out how a renewed Israeli attack might unfold."
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Report: Dozens of Arab Israelis from Gaza passed on citizenship, entered Jewish state since Oct. 7
In addition to hundreds who held an Israeli passport before the massacre, at least dozens of their descendants have since been allowed to enter.
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Yarden Bibas: 'I'm sorry I didn't manage to save you' | Israel National News
Funeral for Ariel, Kfir, and Shiri Bibas leaves Rishon Lezion for Nir Oz cemetery; thousands stand along the roadsides, waving Israeli flags and paying last respects.
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 26, 2025
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 26, 2025 Quantum Machines raises $170M at a $700M valuation as quantum computing surges. The Israeli startup secures one of the industry’s largest funding rounds amid rapid technological breakt
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JISS-Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Translating Trump’s Disruptive Diplomacy into a New Reality in Gaza
JISS-Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Translating Trump’s Disruptive Diplomacy into a New Reality in Gaza Link to more from JISS The turmoil caused by President Donald Trump’s statements regarding the future of Gaza – which include the eviction of it
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Scholars EXPOSED for Inventing a Biblical People - The War On the Jews
The war against the Jews began 3,500 years ago with the Hyksos. The strategy is always the same - invent a people than never existed!Link to Exodus Decoded -...
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The Murders of Ariel and Kfir Bibas: Were You Paying Attention?
If you were shocked by this brutality against Jewish children, then I am sorry to say that you have just not been paying attention.
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Elder Of Ziyon - UKLFI uncovers more evidence that "Gaza famine" narrative was manufactured from poor data
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Israeli commuter who averted bus bombing: ‘I was a messenger of God’
“When I saw the pictures of my destroyed bus, I realized the extent of the disaster that was averted,” Adi Jegna told JNS.
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UN Watch Turns Tables on Dictatorships, Brings Human Rights Heroes to World Stage
UN Watch Turns Tables on Dictatorships, Brings Human Rights Heroes to World Stage For once, the dictators were on the defensive. UN Watch led a coalition of 30 human rights organizations to hold the 17th annual Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy
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The child murderers of Gaza
The Bibas children are the latest victims of the child killers of Islam.
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Just Stopping By to Say Hello: Israeli Jets Do a Fly By of Nasrallah's Funeral in Beirut
Tens of thousands of terrorists and their supporters packed into Badahiya Stadium in Beirut for the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah and his cousin Hashem Safi al-Din.
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Hamas Sickos Make Unreleased Israelis Watch Hostage Release
The unspeakably despicable Hamas terrorists have been exposed for committing yet another act of psychological torture, as a propaganda video from Gaza showed two unreleased Israeli hostages forced to watch the release of several other hostages while they begged to be let go.
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Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Feb. 23, 2025
Michael Ordman: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Feb. 23, 2025 By now most readers will know of the heart-stopping moment I experienced 11 days ago and the superb emergency medical services I received. Happily, my new pacemaker is working fine
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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: For Government Leaders, War is Almost Always a Losing Proposition
Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: For Government Leaders, War is Almost Always a Losing Proposition The expression “War is Hell” doesn’t only reflect what the combatants go through; it’s just as relevant to the warring governments and their leaders. Some h
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IDF deploys tanks near Jenin for first time since 2002
The Israeli military is intensifying counter-terror operations in northern Samaria following Thursday's failed bus bombings near Tel Aviv.
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'Repeated' Hamas violations: Israel delaying release of prisoners
The Israeli prime minister stated that the terror organization must give assurances that it won't have future violations or stage humiliations.
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Shiri Bibas murdered in Gaza captivity
Hamas on Friday night handed over Shiri's body to the Red Cross, which in turn delivered the corpse to Israel for identification.
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The Los Angeles Times Falsely Reports Most Remaining Hostages Are Soldiers
The Los Angeles Times adopts without challenge Hamas' false definition of all male hostages between the ages of 19 and 49 as soldiers, claiming,
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International Red Cross, despite criticism, still taking part in Hamas hostage ceremonies
U.S. Senate leaders condemn the participation of the Red Cross in the public displays orchestrated by the terrorist organization.
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Gregory Lyakhov: How to Destroy Every Pro-Palestine Argument
Gregory Lyakhov: How to Destroy Every Pro-Palestine Argument Across college campuses, large cities, and even in Congress, protests call for the destruction of Israel and the creation of a Palestinian state. These movements raise a question that many, whet
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‘Violation of utmost severity’: IDF says body Hamas returned is not Shiri Bibas
“We demand that Hamas return Shiri home along with all our hostages,” the Israeli military said.
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Three buses explode near Tel Aviv, bombs found on two others
There were no reported injuries in the explosions, which the Israeli defense minister said was a "serious terrorist attacks attempted."
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Palestinians Line the Streets to Cheer as the Bodies of Dead Jewish Babies Are Paraded Through Streets
In a poignant and disturbing scene, thousands of Gazans celebrated the release of bodies of Israeli hostages, including children, prompting a complex dialogue on the ongoing conflict. The full narrative reveals the deep emotional and political ramificatio
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"They Are All Hamas" - Tablet Magazine
‘Let me know of one Palestinian in Gaza who tried to save a Jew and maybe I’ll change my mind'
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The news nobody wanted to hear came today
Mourning the loss of the Bibas babies and their mom
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Tel Aviv University: Surprising Findings in Brain Research
Tel Aviv University: Surprising Findings in Brain Research Completely Different Mechanisms Cause Damage in Males and Females with a Rare Genetic Syndrome Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Illana Gozes, examined the effects of different muta
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 19, 2025
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 19, 2025 Insight Partners hit by cyber attack with possible data leaks. The firm is working to assess the full impact while sensitive business information may be at risk. Read more Crypto secu
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Jocelyn Mojzes: My Short Stories and Their Journey Home To Israel
Jocelyn Mojzes: My Short Stories and Their Journey Home To Israel My Short Stories and Their Journey Home To Israel An Autobiographical Account BIO Jocelyn Mojzes was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She is a mother of two sons. She graduated with a Ma
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Israel: “A Purim Panto” Brings Fun, Laughter, Music and Heart for the Whole Family!
Israel: “A Purim Panto” Brings Fun, Laughter, Music and Heart for the Whole Family! Innovative Theater Brings British Panto With a Jewish Twist to Israel – In an exciting first for Israeli theater, the beloved British pantomime tradition takes cente
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Daniel Gordis: Israel from the Inside
Daniel Gordis: Israel from the Inside To subscribe click on to Daniel Gordis It takes a person profoundly disconnected from Israeli society not to recognize this father. But meet MK Moshe Gafni. Gafni explicitly refuses to look Eyal Eshel in the face. Why
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Big Jewish Ideas: Why do people convert to Judaism?
Big Jewish Ideas: Why do people convert to Judaism? Why do people convert to Judaism? Led by Meorah Ha-Meir, five individuals share heartfelt stories of their journeys to Judaism. Exploring the challenges, faith, and resilience it takes to embrace a new i
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How Australia became such a haven for antisemitism
Analysis: Jew hate has surged across Australia Since October 7, mirroring a global rise that required fast and determined action by local government and authorities
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Elder Of Ziyon - Fact check for Massachusetts educators: "Does the US give more federal aid to the average Israeli citizen than to the average American?"
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IDF takes first step in regularizing two outposts in Judea and Samaria
The military order that establishes the municipal boundaries is the first step in legalizing Adorayim and Ahiya.
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He Said He'd Take Jews 'Back to Poland.' But Democrat Gretchen Whitmer Took Him on an Official State Trip to the Middle East.
One of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D.) guests on an official state trip to the Middle East this week is an anti-Israel activist who hailed the leader of Hezbollah as a "hero" and recently called for Jews to be sent "back to Poland."
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Elder Of Ziyon - Australian Muslim groups are not condemning video of Muslim nurses claiming to kill Israeli patients
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Michael Oren: Trump Takes a Wrecking Ball to the Middle East Status Quo
Michael Oren: Trump Takes a Wrecking Ball to the Middle East Status Quo For the president, the two-state solution is the problem Thanks to Clarity with Michael Oren A diplomatic coup de main or more Trumpian madness? A strategic move like Trump’s threat
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Trump, With Jordanian King by His Side, Stands Firm on Plan To 'Take' Gaza
President Donald Trump welcomed Jordan's King Abdullah II to the White House on Tuesday for a bilateral meeting, during which Trump touted his plan to "take," "hold," and "cherish" the war-torn Gaza Strip. Abdullah did not reject the plan during the meeti
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 11, 2025
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 11, 2025 Check Point and Wiz join forces to challenge Palo Alto in cloud security. The strategic partnership aims to create the industry’s most comprehensive cloud protection solution. Read mor
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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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Jonathan Feldstein: The Red Cross and the Red Heads
Jonathan Feldstein: The Red Cross and the Red Heads Three more Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza for 491 days were released last week. The three men returned home emaciated, gaunt, and with signs of suffering from severe malnourishment including comp
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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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Trump calls to cancel ceasefire if all hostages not released Saturday
US President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal should be canceled if all hostages are not released by 12 p.m. on Saturday.
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Hamas delays release of hostages, alleging Israeli violations
Spokesman Abu Obeida accused Israel of delaying the return of Gazans to the northern Gaza Strip, among other violations.
Politics | American Politics
At USAID, Funding for Terror-Tied Groups and Internal Hostility Toward Israel Goes Back Years
As the Trump administration works to shutter the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), current and former U.S. officials who worked closely with the embattled aid group say they watched for years as it funneled millions of dollars to
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Sabine Sterk: I Watched My Country Betray Me for Being a Jew
Sabine Sterk: I Watched My Country Betray Me for Being a Jew CEO of Time to Stand Up for Israel, a nonprofit organization with over 200,000 followers across various social media platforms. Our mission is simple but powerful: to support Israel and amplify
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Steve Kramer: Tel Aviv-Jaffa Sojourn in Two Days
Steve Kramer: Tel Aviv-Jaffa Sojourn in Two Days During our older son Moshe’s recent visit of 10 days, we decided to spend two of them in Tel Aviv-Jaffa (Yafo). Of course, we took the train from our local station, a 20-minute walk from our apartment. Bu
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Feb. 9, 2025
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Feb. 9, 2025 The song that has gone viral recently in Israel is “Od Yoter Tov”, meaning “Even more good” by Yair Elitzur. It sums up what this newsletter has been publicizing about Isra
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We Need To Call It What It Is: Palestinianism - Joshua Namm
To effectively combat antisemitism, we need to start using more specific terms.
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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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Elder Of Ziyon - The one and only key to understanding contradictory Palestinian demands: They want to destroy Israel.
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History | History
Gaza’s History with Israel and Jews
Read on to learn about 10 interesting facts about Jewish communities in Gaza, from ancient to modern times.
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Is Gaza Jewish?
I had mixed feelings upon seeing the Jewish communities of Gaza and their 9,000 residents being uprooted in 2005. There was the hope of an improved security situation, but on the other hand it seems wrong to declare a region "Judenrein." Anyway this all left me wondering if Gaza is really part of Jewish history?
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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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The End of ‘Palestine’
Donald Trump reminds the world that ideas have sell-by dates
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WATCH: Israel Takes Counter-Drone Defense to the Next Level
"This threat has already extracted a heavy human toll from us . . . Everyone has joined the mission with the understanding that defending Israel's skies is a top priority."
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Smotrich: Trump’s Gaza Plan Is the Real Response to October 7
On November 14, 2023, Smotrich advocated for the "voluntary emigration" of Arabs from the Gaza Strip to other countries.
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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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Tel Aviv University: A New Frontier in Material Science
Tel Aviv University: A New Frontier in Material Science Sliding into Novel Materials: A New Frontier in Material Science Can copper be turned into gold? For centuries, alchemists pursued this dream, unaware that such a transformation requires a nuclear re
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‘The US will take over the Gaza Strip,’ Trump says
The U.S. president added that he will visit Gaza in an explosive press conference laying out his vision for the terrorist enclave to become “the riviera of the Middle East.”
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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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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 4, 2025
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 4, 2025 AI in every classroom? Inside Israel’s ambitious education overhaul. The Ministry of Education’s plan aims to prepare students for the future—but can it overcome old challenges? Read mo
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Trump to watch October 7 film for first time
Witkoff watched the film during his visit to Israel and said that Trump has to watch it himself to see with his own eyes what happened on October 7.
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Michael Oren: What Now Is the Goal of This War?
Michael Oren: What Now Is the Goal of This War? Thanks to Clarity with Michael Oren While the objectives of the United States and Israel have repeatedly changed, only one remains constant. After the Casablanca Conference in 1943, the Allies—the United S
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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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71% of Israelis oppose Palestinian state; 68% support sovereignty in J&S
More than half of respondents would oppose a Palestinian state even if it were part of a Saudi-Israel peace deal.
Politics | Judea & Samaria
Israel thwarts 'imminent terrorist attack' in northern Samaria
One of the terrorists killed in a series of strikes in Jenin and Qabatiya was released in the November 2023 Israel-Hamas ceasefire, according to the Israeli military.
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Feb. 2, 2025
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Feb. 2, 2025 The portions of the Torah read in most synagogues during the last two weeks included the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart and its disastrous consequences for Egypt. In contrast there have been man
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Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel redeemed after 484 days in Gaza
Seventy-nine hostages remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza, including 76 abducted during the Oct. 7, 2023, invasion.
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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: The Torah’s Exodus Story and Immigrant Absorption
Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: The Torah’s Exodus Story and Immigrant Absorption The new Trump Administration has a clear policy regarding this. Given the President’s significant Evangelical Christian support, as well as that of American Orthodox (and ultra
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Ceasefire Deal: Killer Who Murdered Israeli Family Walks Free Today
While the release of three Israeli hostages on Thursday brought relief and elation across Israel, it also triggered a wave of mixed emotions, especially among victims who saw the terrorists responsible for their suffering set free. One of them is Oran Alm
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Armed Hamas Terrorists Lead Angry Mob of Gazans in Stage-Managed Hostage Release, Enraging Israeli Officials
JERUSALEM—Hamas’s stage-managed release of Israeli hostages on Thursday was nearly derailed by an angry mob of thousands of Gazans. In the third round of hostage releases by Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group released Agam Berger, a 20-year-old Israe
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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.
Politics | Media Bias
Husam Zomlot Promotes Genocide Libel on Amanpour
Amanpour covered for Zomlot when he admitted his real goal, that is, he said, 'Israel has got to go.'
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Elder Of Ziyon - Terror Unleashed: The Dangerous Cost of Hostage Freedom
An exploration of the painful complexities of Israel's hostage release deal, balancing the joy of freed captives with the fear of unleashed terror.
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 29, 2025
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 29, 2025 DeepSeek’s success sparks a new chapter in U.S.-China AI rivalry. How Chinese engineers turned sanctions into an opportunity for global disruption. Read more The mastermind behind D
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Smotrich: Gaza a ‘time bomb,’ Trump's call for relocation 'most realistic solution'
"There are more than 1.5 million people who have grown up for generations with hate for Israel and antisemitism," the Israeli finance minister told JNS.
Politics | American Politics
Senate Dems block bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he opposed “the ICC’s deep bias against Israel” but that the legislation was “poorly drafted and deeply problematic.”
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Ilhan Omar to replace co-chair of caucus on defense budget reduction
The Minnesota Democrat called it shameful to spend more "on a wasteful Pentagon budget than on priorities like education, health care and housing."
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TAU: The deadly pathogen that decimated sea urchins in Eilat has now spread to the Indian Ocean
TAU: The deadly pathogen that decimated sea urchins in Eilat has now spread to the Indian Ocean Concerns Over the Expansion of Coral Reef Destruction Worldwide: The deadly pathogen that decimated sea urchins in Eilat has now spread to the Indian Ocean Res
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Daniel Gordis: Israel from the Inside
Daniel Gordis: Israel from the Inside Subscribe to Daniel Gordis and HERE Yoni Bloch releases a new single and reminds Israelis to dream The AI-generated video that he released with the song has captured the bubbling, still hesitant hope that Israelis are
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 26, 2025
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 26, 2025 It has been a heartwarming week, seeing seven captive Israeli “flowers” running into the arms of their ecstatic families, stating that they have been “born again”. There h
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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Bibi, Trump and Gaza: The Problem of Perception
Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Bibi, Trump and Gaza: The Problem of Perception Let’s start with a question: of the two previous U.S. presidents – Donald Trump and Joe Biden – who ended their term in office with a net employment increase of 16 million jobs
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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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Dershowitz: It Wasn’t a Deal – It Was a Crime | United with Israel
The kidnapping was a crime. And the extortionate demand was an additional crime.
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Which ‘Trump Transition Official’ is Pushing ‘Palestinian’ Nation Building? | United with Israel
The Trump team should be asking hard questions about who in the team is leaking materials anonymously and whether they want to be in the business of ‘nation-building’ in Gaza.
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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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An obscene spectacle - Melanie Phillips
Do the west's Israel-haters even understand what they saw today?
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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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Elder Of Ziyon - In 2024, terrorist projectiles burned Israeli land TRIPLE the size of the California wildfire
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
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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.
Politics | POLITICS
The Democrats’ Anti-Israel Future – Commentary Magazine
THE 2024 ELECTION left the Democrats “considering how to navigate a dark future,” said the New York Times. Voices from the progressive wing instantly made clear that one matter at
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Dating While Jewish: It’s Not Just Denmark That Is Rotten - Joshua Namm
The Continuing Rise of Casual Antisemitism
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Mossad agent reveals how exploding pager plot was carried out against Hezbollah | World Israel News
The operation was the 'tipping point' of the war against Hezbollah, said one agent.
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Hamas Bets Trump Is Bluffing
The Iranian-backed terror group Hamas has decided to call President-elect Donald Trump's bluff and abandon negotiations toward a hostage deal.
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Jimmy Carter’s Decades of Promoting Hamas and Undermining Israel
Jimmy Carter is dead, and he leaves behind him a legacy of utter failure as president and beyond. Among his numerous disastrous policies still harming the world today are his decades of legitimizing terrorist Hamas and undermining Israel. While Americans eulogize a man with no major lasting accomplishment, some Israeli and Jewish outlets are more bitterly remembering an antisemitic politician who spent years backstabbing them to appease radical jihadis.
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Michael Rapaport (Ridiculously) Called Pro-Genocide (By Antisemitic Leftist) for This Post on Twitter/X
This story is a bit like those Russian nesting dolls. You have to get through several layers to see everything that was going on, in part because quote posting (what we used to call ‘Quote Tweeting’) can literally create a Russian doll effect. So, please bear with us:
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US blasts claims of northern Gaza famine as 'inaccurate, irresponsible' | World Israel News
American Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew blasts US government agency's warning of a likely famine in the northern Gaza Strip, derides its reliance on outdated, inaccurate information.
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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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Netanyahu Enters Syria; Visits IDF Troops on Mount Hermon; 'I Was Here 53 Years Ago'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered Syrian territory on Tuesday, meeting with troops on the peak of Mount Hermon.
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Harvard hosted ‘affinity celebrations’ for LGBTQ, Arab, Black graduates, excludes Jews in now-deleted page | Fox New
Harvard University hosted graduation celebrations for certain identity groups in May 2023 but excluded Jews, according to an archived web page.
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Trump voices the moral clarity on hostages the world needed
The president-elect’s threat—“There will be all Hell to pay in the Middle East”—if Hamas didn’t release its captives before his inauguration sent a message to Iran.
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'ALL HELL TO PAY': Trump Warns Hamas To Return All Hostages by Inauguration Day or Get 'Hit Harder Than Anybody Has Been Hit'
President-elect Donald Trump has a message for Hamas and its benefactors in Tehran: Release the hostages before Inauguration Day, or else.