Israeli officials have not been able to implement a law intended to ban all activity of UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees) in east Jerusalem, which came into effect on January 31, the Jerusalem Post has…
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Qatar, US, Israel: Who’s really calling the shots in hostage talks? – Israel News
The truth must be said: In recent hours and days, there has been silence—at least in public statements—regarding the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Since the appointment of Minister Ron Dermer as the lead negotiator and…
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Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike – Reuters poll – Israel News
The Bank of Israel is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting next week after inflation spiked in January, although analysts believe a rate cut is possible in the coming months should price pressures ease.
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Israel, UN slam Hamas for ‘abhorrent’ display of hostage remains
Footage from the handover, unseen in Israel at the request of the hostages’ families, showed Hamas operatives in black and camouflage uniforms surrounding the coffins, which were placed on a stage. A banner in the background read: “The Return of…
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Super Grandpa, lifelong peace advocate: Family mourns Oded Lifshitz – Israel News
“We received with deep sorrow the official and bitter news confirming the identification of our beloved Oded’s body,” the family of slain hostage Oded Lifshitz said after learning that his body, returned in the hostage deal Thursday, had…
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Israel confirms remains of hostage Oded Lifshitz identified as families mourn
“After 503 agonizing days of uncertainty, we have received the devastating news,” the family said in a statement. “We had hoped and prayed for a different outcome. Now, we can finally mourn our husband, father, grandfather and…Continue Reading
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Mother of slain hostage Yotam Haim mourns for Bibas family – Israel News
Iris Haim, whose son Yotam Haim was taken hostage by Hamas and accidentally shot by IDF forces after he had escaped them, spoke about how the return of the bodies of four hostages, reported to include the bodies of slain infants Kfir and…
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Police suspect Jewish assailant behind ax attack in Jerusalem’s Old City
The police are continuing to investigate the ax attack on a Jewish woman in the Old City and are looking into a suspicion that the assailant attacked the woman thinking she was a Christian.
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Preventing Palestinian resurgence in Gaza is ‘top priority’ – Sa’ar – Israel News
Israel’s main priority remains preventing the reemergence of an armed Palestinian force in Gaza, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar emphasized in an interview with Jewish Insider’s Lahav Harkov. Addressing former US President Donald
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Netanyahu: 'The blood of our loved ones cries out to us'
PM says on the return of the bodies of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, and Kfir Bibas that Israelis are all united in grief, nation obligated to deal with the murderers of Hamas.
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