Israel’s 619 billion shekel ($168 billion) budget finally passed on Tuesday, cementing a victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. But according to leading economists and policy experts, the newly approved budget…
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Myanmar Earthquake: Thai defense minister warns of hundreds of casualties
Hundreds are suspected dead or injured in Southeast Asia as authorities begin to clarify the full extent of the damage from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake felt earlier today.
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Palestinian Authority: Protests in Gaza an opportunity to end Hamas rule
Fatah movement spokesman calls on Gazans to unite around PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
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Iran speaker says US bases will be struck if Trump attacks Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier this month that he had sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warning that “there are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal.”“If the Americans attack the…
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Report: IDF strikes Hezbollah Beirut stronghold after missile attack on north
IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee called on a buiding in the Dahieh suburb to evacuate, setting off a panic in the predominantly Shia area.
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Israelis describe chaos and fear during Bangkok earthquake
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, centered about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) from Mandalay, Myanmar, was felt across neighboring countries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). Aftershocks,…
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Who are the movers and shakers in Israeli society? – grapevine – Israel News
If you thought that Israel’s biggest battle was bringing home the hostages, you are only partially correct. At this moment, it is the most important mission of the government and the nation, but it is not the biggest battle. That is the…
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Arbel Yehoud receives German citizenship after 482 as Hamas hostage – Israel News
Freed hostage Arbel Yehoud received German citizenship, German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert announced on Thursday.
“After 482 days as a hostage in Gaza, Arbel Yehoud was finally able to claim her citizenship. She, her parents, and…
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In first since cease-fire, IDF calls on residents of Beirut’s Dahieh district to evac
For the first time since a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect, the IDF on Friday called on residents in and around a building in Beirut’s Dahieh district to evacuate ahead of a possible airstrike.
The warning made by the…
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