A powerful 7.7 earthquake struck Thailand, a favorite destination for Israelis, and Myanmar early on Friday. The earthquake has put the Foreign Ministry, the Tourism Bureau, and insurance companies on full alert.
The Foreign Ministry said…
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New judicial reform passes Knesset—but does it threaten judicial independence?
Amir Weitmann, head of the Libertarian Caucus in the Likud, joined ILTV News last week to discuss a bill amending the Judicial Selection Committee, which passed in the Knesset.
ILTV: Can you explain to us, in simple terms, what this judicial…
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Myanmar quake death toll nears 700 as international aid starts to arrive
International aid began to arrive in Myanmar on Saturday as rescuers searched for survivors after a powerful earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian nation amid concerns the number killed would soar. The death toll in Myanmar jumped to 694 with…
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Former hostage Ohad Ben Ami details hunger, starvation in captivity – Israel News
“We received two meals a day that amounted to 700 calories at best,” former hostage Ohad Ben Ami said as he went into detail on his hunger and sickness during captivity on N12’s Friday Studio show, speaking on conditions he was held in…
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Hamas: Ceasefire talks gaining momentum
Hamas spokesman says negotiations for ceasefire and hostage release are progressing: We hope that the coming days will bring a real breakthrough.
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Report: Netanyahu tasks Mossad with seeking countries to accept displaced Gazans
Axios reports that Netanyahu has instructed Mossad to identify nations willing to accept large numbers of Gazans. Prime Minister’s Office declines to comment.
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Israeli series, The German, wins writing prize at Series Mania – Israel Culture
Israeli screenwriters Moshe Zonder and Ronit Weiss Berkowitz won the award for Best Writing for their series, The German, in the International Competition at Series Mania, the prestigious television festival held in France, on Friday night.
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Film review: ‘Pink Lady’ explores sexuality in ultra-Orthodox Judaism – Israel Culture
Nir Bergman’s Pink Lady, which opened on Thursday, is an excellent movie that tells a complex, moving story of an ultra-Orthodox couple struggling with the fact that the husband is gay.
During these days when Israeli movies rarely get…
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US continues to strike Houthis in Yemen, over 70 attacks reported
Houthi-affiliated media report US strikes on Houthi targets in the provinces of Saada, Sanaa, and Al-Jawf. One civilian reportedly killed and three others were wounded.
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The new life of Kamala Harris
At the beginning of the month, Kamala Harris did what every celebrity in Los Angeles does on Oscar weekend — she went to a party. She was welcomed warmly, and attendees quickly leaked to the media that she “looked great, very relaxed, almost…Continue Reading