JERUSALEM–Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met in Jerusalem with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Sunday. Saar said Israel was committed to enforcing Trump’s plan, while Motegi…
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Netanyahu to Approve Passports for 2026 Winter Olympians as Interior Minister Post Remains Vacant
The Israeli cabinet on Sunday authorized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approve Israeli passports for three athletes set to represent Israel at the 2026 Winter Olympics, as the interior minister’s post is vacant and Netanyahu cannot fill…
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Trump promised a Gaza endgame. Palestinians say they are still living the war
SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST:
Today, Hamas said it would dissolve its existing government in Gaza as soon as a Palestinian technocratic committee created by President Trump’s peace plan takes over the region. But…
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Israel bars entry to French historian over alleged 'anti-Zionist' views
Prof. Vincent Lemire, a French historian of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict who previously lived in Israel, was notified days before his arrival in Tel Aviv that his visa had been revoked. French officials said Israel cited alleged…
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‘The streets are full of blood’: Iranian protests gather momentum as regime cracks down | Iran
Sarah felt she had little left to lose. A 50-year-old entrepreneur in Tehran, she watched as prices soared higher while her freedoms shrank each year.
So, when protesters started gathering in the high-end Andarzgoo neighbourhood of Tehran on…
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PM’s chief of staff banned from leaving the country following police interrogation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, was released from police custody on Sunday evening after he was interrogated at length about his alleged attempt to obstruct a probe into the leak of classified…
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Two young men injured by Israeli forces’ live fire during raid on town south of Hebron
HEBRON, January 11, 2026 (WAFA) – Two young Palestinian men were injured by Israeli soldiers’ live ammunition on Sunday evening during a military raid on the town of Adh-Dhahiriya, south of Hebron, according to local sources.
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Radio host blames ‘two Israelis’ for Argentina wildfires, sparks backlash; Milei cond
Argentina has been grappling in recent days with massive wildfires in Patagonia, as Israeli travelers in the region face unfounded accusations. Fires broke out early last week, and authorities have said the government suspects arson. On Sunday,…Continue Reading
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Why Deni Avdija’s Wizards exit wasn’t just about basketball
WASHINGTON, DC – When Deni Avdija steps onto the floor in Washington wearing a Portland Trail Blazers uniform in about two weeks, it will not be just another regular-season game.Rather, it will be a charged reunion between a player and the…
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Judicial overhaul redux: New laws aim to weaken legal checks on government action
The government, with Justice Minister Yariv Levin in the driver’s seat, is currently pushing forward a blitz of legislative action to further advance its judicial overhaul agenda, designed to loosen legal restraints on government…
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