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Hostage Negotiations: Israel Moves Towards Hamas Position on Rafah
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Bravery Under Fire: IDF’s Stunning Defense Against Hamas Revealed
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Hamas’s Bloody Assault on Ofakim: IDF Reveals Shocking Battle Details |WATCH
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Arab-Israeli Influencer Exposes Hamas’s Exploitation of Gaza’s Children in Viral Video
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Middle East
Iran’s $46B War Chest: Desperate Bid to Recover from Israel’s Crushing Blows
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50km From Israel, Syrian Tanks Destroyed by IDF | WATCH
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Breaking: Netanyahu Signals Major Concession to Hamas – Is a Deal Finally Close?
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She Survived the Blast—But Not the War: 30th Victim of Iran’s Missiles Dies Weeks After Attack
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Israel News
Israeli FM: “What Else Needs to Happen Before the International Community Speaks Out?”
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slams global silence as minority groups in Syria face escalating violence – Eli Cohen reveals normalization talks with Lebanon and Syria under strict conditions
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In Syria’s Druze Heartland, a Massacre Tests the Limits of al-Sharaa's Control
As al-Sharaa’s regime grapples with limited control, sectarian distrust, and competing priorities, the bloodshed in Suwayda demonstrates the daunting challenges facing Syria’s post-Assad leadership.
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Syrian Druze try to breach Israel's border fence; IDF struggles to contain them | WATCH
Within days of fighting in the Druze Mountain region, particularly in As-Suwayda, the death toll continues to rise as the regime of the “terrorist in a suit” floods the area with his forces.
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How Tehran Outmaneuvered Israel’s Missile Defenses
What began as a largely intercepted barrage ended with Iran doubling its success rate, proving that even the world’s top missile shields can be breached when the enemy learns fast enough.
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Opinions
Jewish World
Elise Stefanik, Randy Fine Skewer US Colleges for not stopping antisemitism | WATCH
At a heated House Education and Workforce Committee hearing, Republican lawmakers sharply criticized university leaders for allegedly enabling antisemitism and pro-Hamas sentiment on campus.
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Mamdani pretends not to hate Jews anymore
Mamdani Seeks to Ease Tensions Over ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Phrase at Business Leaders’ Meeting
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Chief Rabbi on Antisemitism: "Israel's Survival is Divine"
The Chief Rabbi of Israel spoke at a ceremony marking 31 years since the attack on the Jewish community buildings in Argentina: "People in the world find many different and strange reasons to explain their hatred of Israel - only because they are afraid of a simple look at reality."
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Polish Lawmaker Denies Nazi Gas Chambers Existed
Polish authorities are probing far-right lawmaker Grzegorz Braun for Holocaust denial and promoting antisemitic blood libels, after his July 10, 2025, claims dismissing Nazi gas chambers as “fake” and asserting ritual murder accusations as fact.
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Analysis
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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Israel May Be Leaving Iran — But the Mossad Isn't
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗛 | Where Are We Heading From Here?
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World News
Druze Sheikh to Syrian leaders: Stop the Killing - Or We United With Israel
Druze Sheikh Marwan Kiwan warned the Syrian leadership that the attacks on Druze in Syria are not a "national dialogue" and that they must stop immediately.
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Drama at European Foreign Ministers Meeting: All Proposals Against Israel Were Blocked
European Union foreign ministers failed to agree on measures against Israel following the fighting in Gaza. A series of proposals, including sanctions and calls for a ceasefire, were blocked.
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BREAKING: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal submits his resignation
This is a developing story.
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GRAPHIC! Julani (al-Sharaa) hasn't changed a bit
People were quick to hope that al-Julani has made real and serious changes in himself, which would pass down to his regime. But alas, people got it so very wrong.
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Haredim
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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The Haredi Torah world is alive and kicking - here's how
The Olam HaTorah Fund, a massive endeavor by the Israeli Haredi world, has stepped in to replace the government, following the Attorney General's decision to bar any funding to draft-eligible Haredi men or their institutions.
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Crime & Justice
Netanyahu Testifies and Lashes Out: “It’s Like Talking to a Wall”
The Prime Minister’s Frustration Surfaces Amid Mounting Political Crisis Over the Draft Law.
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Knife-Wielding Relative Indicted for Friday-Night Terror in Jerusalem Apartment
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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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Horror in Jerusalem: Father Stabs His 3-Year-Old Child to Death
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Spy Plot Foiled: Tel Aviv Man Accused of Collaborating With Iranian Agents
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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
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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Machane Yehuda Market: Where Jerusalem Comes Alive
Where ancient flavors meet modern murals and challah meets cocktails, Machane Yehuda is more than a market. It’s the beating heart of Jerusalem, alive with history, hunger, and hustle.
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Food
Business & Economy
"Make Fast Food Great Again": What Happened to America’s Cheapest Meal?
Remember when $10 could get you full? Now you need $18 and a minor loan. Welcome to America, 2025
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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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Unprecedented Endurance: Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils Revolutionary Tactical Drone
The new APUS 25 drone can stay airborne for 8 hours, operate at 11,000 feet, and carries a hybrid-fuel engine that breaks the limits of electric UAVs.
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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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Tech
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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From start-up to $2.6 billion: NEXT insurance’s jaw-dropping exit shocks tech world
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Chabad Rabbi Yitzchak Keselman named Microsoft Israel Corporate VP
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