JTA — Canada’s main progressive party aims to make a comeback under its new leader Avi Lewis, a Jewish anti-Zionist.
Lewis, a filmmaker and former journalist, was elected to lead the New Democrats on Sunday. He campaigned on principles…
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Canada’s main progressive party taps anti-Zionist Jewish ex-journalist as new leader
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Knesset to vote on death penalty for terrorists bill in final readings
The Knesset plenum is expected to vote on a bill that would legislate the death penalty for terrorists in Israel in its final readings on Monday evening.Discussions on the bill have been held in the plenum since morning, ahead of its second and…
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Israel keeps rates at 4% as Iran war fuels inflation concerns
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Israel’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4% on Monday, saying it would proceed cautiously as the war with Iran has added to inflationary pressures and heightened uncertainty over…
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HRW says Iran’s cluster munition strikes on Israel may amount to war crimes
Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday that Iran has repeatedly used internationally banned cluster munitions against populated areas in Israel since Feb. 28, calling the attacks a violation of the laws of war that may amount to war crimes.
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Israeli who set fire to famed Sea of Galilee church must pay $800,000 in damages
Court orders Yinon Eliya Reuveni, convicted in 2017 of the arson that badly damaged the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, to reimburse the state for the cost of repairs. Reuveni was motivated ‘by his hatred for Christianity’
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Israel Police arrest 21 as protests grow despite broad support for Iran war
Israel Police arrested 21 anti-war protesters Saturday night as demonstrations against the conflict with Iran expanded in multiple cities despite restrictions on public gatherings.
Protests took place in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and…
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Mekorot Acting CEO Danny Soffer spoke at the Israel Economic Conference 2026
While the climate crisis and the war with Iran pose unprecedented challenges, Israel’s water sector continues to demonstrate exceptional resilience in both routine and emergency situations. Mekorot Acting CEO Danny Soffer addressed the Israel…
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Kharg Island is key to Iran’s oil exports, but targeting it would carry major risks
AP — Iran’s Kharg Island, home to a terminal through which the country exports most of its oil, has emerged as a focus of the month-old war launched by the United States and Israel.
Strikes on oil infrastructure on Kharg — or a ground…
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Sharp rise in complaints against judges in 2025 as systemic delays core issue
Complaints against judges rose sharply in 2025, according to an annual report by the Judicial Complaints Commissioner’s office published on Monday, but the document’s most consequential finding is less about dramatic misconduct claims than…
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Israeli Police, Church Reach Deal On Easter Ceremonies After Holy Sepulchre Dispute
Israeli police said a framework has been agreed upon with senior Catholic leaders for upcoming Easter ceremonies in Jerusalem, following a dispute over access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre that drew international criticism.
In a statement,…
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