Knesset plenum enacted law that denying October 7th massacre constitutes a criminal offense that carries a five-year prison sentence.
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Final Knesset approval: Denial of 10/7 massacre; offense punishable by 5 years in prison
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Iran’s axis is weakened, but threats persist
The hostage release and Gaza cease-fire agreement took effect on Sunday, with the Iranian-Shiite axis continuing its rhetoric of boasting and threats. Despite significant setbacks in Lebanon, Syria and elsewhere, “victory speeches” persist in…Continue Reading
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IDF’s mission in Operation Iron Wall – Israel News
The timing of Operation Iron Wall in Jenin is no coincidence, as the IDF is anticipating the large-scale release of terrorists in the hostage-ceasefire deal to have a negative impact on the region.
Israeli officials are acutely aware of…
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UN nominee Stefanik calls Israel America's 'most precious ally' at confirmation hearing
Rep. Stefanik, who has fought antisemitism on college campuses since the October 7 massacre, attends confirmation hearing for her nomination as US Amb. to the UN.
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Ayman Odeh says he’s happy to see Palestinian prisoners released – Israel News
Hadash head MK Ayman Odeh responded Tuesday to a firestorm started by his Sunday X/Twitter statement that he was “happy about the release of the hostages and prisoners” in the ongoing hostage deal.
Many were outraged by the comment,…
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Families of Oct. 7 victims, politicians react to Halevi’s resignation – Israel News
Following the announcement of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi’s resignation, the families of the October 7 victims called it an “excellent start” and said that other high-level military personnel and politicians should follow suit.
Halevi…
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Jerusalem man arrested after threat to carry out terror attack – Israel News
The Jerusalem Police announced Tuesday that it had arrested a man in his twenties from the Old City after receiving a report from his mother about his threat to carry out a terrorist attack in the near future, while his whereabouts were…
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Executive orders galore: Trump's first day back is already raising eyebrows
Donald Trump’s second term began with sweeping executive orders targeting immigration, asylum seekers and birthright citizenship; He canceled legal pathways for migrants, granted pardons to Capitol rioters, and fired over 1,000 Biden-era…
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In the West Bank, Palestinian unemployment is now Israeli policy
Ever since the beginning of Israel’s assault on Gaza in October 2023, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have been suffering from an acute unemployment crisis. In the first six months of the war, the unemployment…
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Neo-Nazi enters JCC in disguise, tries to meet with religious leaders, and is arrested
Member of a neo-Nazi group arrested after entering a Nashville Jewish Community Center disguised in a poorly designed Orthodox rabbi costume.
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