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Haredi Senior Official: "Netanyahu Deceived the Great Rabbis of Israel"
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ICE Got 79 Million Medicaid Files, Critics Say It’s a Healthcare Hit Job
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IDF Eliminates More October 7th Murderers | WATCH
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Shai Golden Attacks: Israelis Should Be Banned From Interviewing With Piers Morgan
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Middle East
Israel News
Ted Cruz Targets Muslim Brotherhood: “Hamas Is Just the Start”
Senator Ted Cruz’s latest bill seeks to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, citing its ties to Hamas, while critics warn the move could strain U.S. alliances and oversimplify the group’s complex role. The legislation, backed by GOP senators and pro-Israel groups, aims to impose sanctions and disrupt funding for the global Islamist movement amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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IDF Eliminates RPG Terrorist and Blows Up Tunnel | WATCH
The IDF released footage showing the destruction of a terror tunnel and an RPG-wielding terrorist.
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IDF Soldier Describes Humiliation and Chaos During Majdal Shams Fence Breach
A reservist says troops were barred from using force amid violent incidents, including attempted weapon grabs, vehicle takeovers, and shots fired during a protest near Majdal Shams.
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French Court Strikes Down Burqini Ban on Riviera Beaches
France’s highest administrative court has overturned a burqini ban imposed by a Riviera town, reigniting the national debate over secularism, religious freedom, and women's rights.
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Opinions
Jewish World
"I Won't Let Them Destroy the World of Torah" – Powerful Speech by Likud's Milwidsky
As public discourse in Israel heats up over the military draft and anti-Haredi sentiment reaches unsettling extremes, one Knesset member dared to push back—passionately, courageously, and unexpectedly.
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Surprise Resignation in the Knesset: Why This Shas MK Just Gave Up His Seat
Shas MK Avraham Betzalel resigned from the Knesset to allow MK Yonatan Mishriki to retain his seat and continue leading the influential Health Committee.
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Neo-Nazi ‘Fitness Clubs’ Surge in U.S., Recruiting Teens via TikTok and Telegram
Behind the guise of fitness and brotherhood, a rising network of white supremacist “Active Clubs” is luring American teens into neo-Nazi ideology, using TikTok, Telegram, and combat sports as the bait.
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Kanye West slams Pro- Palestinians | WATCH
With antisemitism surging, Ye’s fleeting pro-Jewish posts could sway his massive audience toward unity. But given his history, we're just not sure we can trust a word he says.
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Analysis
When Propaganda Poses as Journalism: the Collapse of “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack”
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Butt out, Donnie! Donald Trump will get Zohran Mamdani elected
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If You’re a Republican, Read This Before It’s Too Late: What Starts With Israel Won’t End There
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They Drag Girls by the Hair. They Shoot Kids in the Back— Meet the Basij
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World News
Mystery Surrounds Russian Woman and Daughters Found Living in Indian Cave
With expired documents, a cave-born child, and a custody battle brewing, the story of Nina Kutina is unfolding less like a travel mishap and more like a cross-border mystery.
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Keir Starmer stuns: 16 and 17 year olds can vote in UK General Elections | WATCH
Labour’s landmark reform redefines the British electorate, welcomed as democratic progress by some and decried by critics as partisan engineering.
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FBI Places Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan on Most Wanted List Over 2007 Abduction
The FBI has added Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, to its Most Wanted list for allegedly orchestrating the 2007 abduction of former FBI agent Robert Levinson.
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Sudden Lightning Strike at New Jersey Archery Range Kills One, Injures 14
A sudden lightning strike during a youth archery event in New Jersey killed a beloved 61-year-old instructor and injured at least 14 others.
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Haredim
Yeshiva Head Rebukes Students After Theft Incident: Fiery Speech Goes Viral
After a student was caught stealing from the kitchen, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen delivered a searing address condemning the act as a spiritual abomination — warning of reincarnation, public shame, and divine judgment.
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IDF Crackdown: Roadblocks Target Haredi Draft Dodgers
As Israel prepares to summon 54,000 Haredi men for military service, the army announces unprecedented enforcement plans — including identity checks at entrances to ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods.
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Curtis Sliwa: Ultra-Orthodox Jews don't vote like "normal Americans"
The GOP candidate for New York mayor was filmed angrily attacking ultra-Orthodox Jews for not working and buying off politicians with big checks.
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Hostage brother's heartbreaking revelation: "We have no idea if Hamas killed my brother"
Roei Baruch, brother of Uriel Baruch, who was kidnapped on Simchat Torah and is believed to have been murdered by Hamas with his body held in Gaza, gave a heart-wrenching interview on Kikar Shabbat. He discussed the fight to bring back the hostages, strategies to secure their release, the call to pressure Hamas, and the Haredi community’s unique involvement, including the efforts of leading rabbis.
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Crime & Justice
Haim Rotter’s Detention Extended Until Tuesday Amid Ongoing Criminal Investigation
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Radical Journalist Israel Frey to Be Treated as Terrorist Inmate After Praising Deaths of IDF Soldiers
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MP Punished After Calling for Netanyahu to Be Investigated at The Hague
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Haim Rotter Interrogated: "I Knew Some of the Complainants, But It Was Consensual''
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Travel
The Dead Sea is a Must When You Visit Israel
Discover the Dead Sea, Earth’s lowest point and a biblical site of healing and heritage. Float in its salty waters, explore Qumran and Ein Gedi, and learn the secrets behind its shrinking shoreline and ancient spa culture.
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Akko's Old City: Explore Israel's 4,000-Year-Old Coastal Gem
Where Crusaders built tunnels, rabbis taught Torah, and empires clashed by the sea, Akko’s Old City is a living museum of faith, conflict, and coexistence.
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Bahai Gardens, a magical oasis
Discover the Bahai Gardens in Haifa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that blends spiritual symbolism, breathtaking design, and interfaith harmony. Learn when to visit, what to see, and the history behind this iconic Israeli landmark.
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Wizz Air and United Are Back as Israel’s Skies Open Up Again
Wizz Air and United Airlines are spearheading the return of international flights to Tel Aviv, with Wizz resuming on August 8 and United on July 21, following a ceasefire with Iran. The restoration, supported by eased travel advisories and Israel’s reopened airspace, signals a recovery for Ben Gurion Airport, though some carriers remain cautious.
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History
Abraham Maslow: The Psychologist Who Placed the Soul Center Stage
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When a Talmudic Sage Was Suspected of Christianity: The Tragedy That Destroyed an Entire Family
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Léon Blum: The First Jewish Prime Minister of France Who Defied Hate and Made History
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The Jews | Column 3 – Barry Goldwater: The First Jewish Candidate for U.S. President
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LifeStyle
Israeli Singer Leah Shabat Reveals Engagement and a Hidden Son in Candid Interview
At 67, the celebrated artist shares personal milestones: her first engagement and the existence of a 23-year-old son previously unknown to the public.
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Mattel’s Type 1 Diabetes Barbie Steals the Show
Mattel has launched its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, complete with a CGM, insulin pump, and medical supplies, part of the Fashionistas line promoting real-world inclusivity.
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Racist or Common Sense? Cruise Line New Rules Spark Backlash
Carnival’s New Passenger Policies Ignite Debate Over Behaviors of African-American customers
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Masada: A Fortress of Defiance Above the Dead Sea
A mountaintop stronghold, a tale of tragedy and triumph, Masada is more than a destination. It's a declaration carved into desert stone.
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Food
Business & Economy
Europe Is Falling Behind Economically, Warns JPMorgan CEO
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that Europe is losing ground economically to the U.S. and China, citing stagnant growth and declining competitiveness.
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Tel Aviv Now 8th Most Expensive City for Housing Globally, Report Finds
Tel Aviv’s real estate market, now the eighth most expensive globally, faces an affordability crisis as prices soar 11.2% annually, driven by a booming tech sector and foreign investment. Government tax hikes, high mortgage rates, and a surplus of unsold apartments exacerbate challenges for local buyers, with rents also climbing sharply.
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Chocolate turns to gold in Israel: Prices soar 50% in 2025
Cocoa crisis in West Africa hits Israel hard, with luxury pricing likely to climb even higher.
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The Sad Demise of German Car Reliability: What Went Wrong?
Brands like Mercedes BMW Audi and Volkswagen have slipped in dependability as software complexities and global disruptions take their toll
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Tech
Israel’s Space Olympiad Goes Global: Azerbaijani Students Join Final Round in Tel Aviv
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xAI's Grok is a vicious antisemite: Here's how we know
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WhatsApp rolls out Telegram-style upgrades in surprise feature drop
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AI's dark secret: Major platforms exposed for deep Anti-Jewish bias, claims new report
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