Michael Kedar, 27, an Israeli man on the autism spectrum known as the ‘Ashkelon hacker’, will be extradited from Norway to the United States to stand trial there, according to a report published Wednesday by the Shavim website. Following the…
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Somaliland’s little-known Jewish past spans Yemenite traders and contested legends
There are no Jews known to be living in Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia in 1991. However, the territory can claim some interesting footnotes in Jewish history, beyond Israel’s move last week to become the first…
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First baby of 2026 born at Hadassah Mount Scopus in the first minute of the year
<p>The first baby of 2026 was born at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem.</p><p>Shira Lea and Uri Rozman from the community of Dolev welcomed their son, who was born at 12:01 a.m. – the very first minute of the new calendar…
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UN Chief Condemns Israeli Law Blocking Electricity, Water for UNRWA Facilities
Here are Thursday’s latest updates:
■ The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has announced the closure of its headquarters after 817 days of activity. The organization’s statement said that a dedicated team will continue to support the family…
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UN chief condemns Israeli amendments targeting UNRWA operations – UN News
- UN chief condemns Israeli amendments targeting UNRWA operations UN News
- Knesset passes law blocking provision of electricity and water to UNRWA facilities The Times of Israel
- Israel Strips U.N. Agency for Palestinian Refugees of Diplomatic…
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Netanyahu rings in 2026 with Trump at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party
US military strike on suspected drug vessels kills 5; US Coast Guard searching for survivors
The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a US military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific…
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Palestinians watch as Israeli bulldozers claw down their West Bank homes – The Washington Post
- Palestinians watch as Israeli bulldozers claw down their West Bank homes The Washington Post
- Israel escalates West Bank demolitions amid illegal settlement expansion Al Jazeera
- Israel begins demolishing 25 buildings in West Bank Palestinian…
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Police probing claim that PM’s chief of staff tried to cover up Bild leak — reports
The Israel Police has opened an investigation into allegations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, tried to quash a probe into former Netanyahu spokesman Eli Feldstein’s leak of classified…
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Report: Somaliland President plans Israel visit, eyes joining Abraham Accords
Somaliland’s president plans an official visit to Israel to join the Abraham Accords and sign bilateral deals, days after Israel recognized Somaliland.
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The world welcomes 2026 with fireworks, drone shows and moments of silence
Across the globe, people are bidding farewell to 2025 and celebrating the arrival of 2026 with fireworks, dancing and the traditional midnight kiss. Revelers from every corner of the world expressed hope for a quieter year without wars, but in…
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