One of Australia’s top writers’ festivals was canceled on Tuesday, after 180 authors boycotted the event and its director resigned in response to the festival disinviting a Palestinian author who lauded Hamas’s October 7…
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Australian writers’ festival canceled after booting anti-Israel Palestinian author
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Israel hit by heavy rain, floods, strong winds
Heavy rain, strong winds, and localized flooding struck Israel overnight and into Tuesday as a winter storm swept across the country, disrupting transportation, causing property damage, and prompting multiple emergency rescues.Meteorological…
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Itamar Ben-Gvir slams A-G’s petition to remove him from office
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Tuesday submitted a detailed response to petitions seeking his removal from office, ahead of a High Court of Justice hearing scheduled for Thursday.The filing follows a decision earlier this month by…
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Family of Binyamin Achimeir demands death penalty
Binyamin Achimeir’s family is demanding that the terrorist who murdered him be put to death. ‘This is not only the desire for retribution, but the need to deter and to restore order to our society.’
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Report: Trump Weighing Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites, U.S. Officials Say
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, U.S. officials said.
The president is exploring both diplomatic and military options with Tehran as he weighs whether to attack the country in an effort to…
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extensive renovations at Netanyahu’s private Jerus
Residents living near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private home on a central Jerusalem street complain of deafening nighttime construction carried out during prohibited hours, while Prime Minister’s Office officials say the work…
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Knesset passes bill on prosecuting October 7 terrorists
The Knesset plenum approved in its first reading a bill regulating the prosecution of terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre overnight on Tuesday.The legislation passed without a single opposing vote.The bill was submitted by MK…
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Partner of fallen IDF soldier Josh Boone says they planned future together: ‘The war
A day after Joshua (Josh) Boone, 32, was found dead in his home in Beersheba, his family is on its way to Israel from the United States. In Israel, authorities are awaiting the family’s consent to an autopsy to clarify the circumstances of his…Continue Reading
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Crown Prince to protesters: Because of you thousands of security forces have not gone to work
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi published a message this morning praising the people of Iran for fighting the regime.
“The regime, through severe repression, killing, and cutting off communications, is trying to instill fear and terror in you,…
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Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author axed | Arts and Culture News
Director of Adelaide Writers’ Week steps down amid wave of speaker withdrawals and board resignations.
The director of a top writers’ festival in Australia has stepped down amid controversy over the cancellation of a scheduled appearance by a…
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