On Monday morning, two days before Independence Day, artist Yaacov Agam — a pioneer of kinetic art who is known for his vibrant, abstract geometric shapes — entered the museum that bears his name.
Small, bearded, and wearing a colorful,…
Category: 1. Israel
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Retail chains found to be charging over double what they pay for imported grapes
The Agriculture Ministry is considering how best to clamp down on the massive profits retailers are making by charging consumers 130%-150% above the price they pay for imported grapes.
An annual review conducted by the ministry found that…
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How Israel expands its control of south Lebanon border villages
The Israeli army said on Monday, 20 April, it is maintaining positions in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire, claiming it is confronting Hezbollah activities. [Getty]
As the ceasefire in Lebanon enters its fifth day, the Israeli army is…
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The Strokes frontman says ‘privileged’ Zionists talk ‘like Black people during slavery’
JTA — In an interview on a popular web series posted Tuesday, US rock musician Julian Casablancas alleged that “American Zionists” are deeply privileged yet behave as if they are “Black people during slavery.”
The comment appeared…
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Alan Dershowitz leaves Democratic Party, calling it the ‘most anti-Israel’ in US history
JTA — Alan Dershowitz, the prominent pro-Israel American attorney whose clients have included US President Donald Trump and child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, announced on Monday that he was leaving the Democratic Party and registering…
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Spain urges EU to send ‘strong signal’ to Israel over policy concerns
This photo, taken on May 23, 2025, shows European Union flags at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (PHOTO / XINHUA) MADRID/LUXEMBOURG – Spain on Tuesday called on the European Union to send a “clear and strong signal” to…
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Israel confirms detention of about 40 nationals at Moscow airport
Lina Altawell
22 April 2026•Update: 22 April 2026
- Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov categorically rejects accusations, calling them ‘the carbon-copy statements’
Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed late Monday that about 40 Israeli…
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Milei hailed as ‘Guardian of Israel’ during Jerusalem visit
Binyamin Council head Yisrael Ganz presents Argentine President Javier Milei with a symbolic ‘Guardian of Israel’ image, praising his strong support for Israel amid growing international criticism.
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Texas can require Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms, US court rules
Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a US appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into classrooms.
The 9-8 decision by the 5th US…
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The Blogs: The shared ground beneath Jewry’s secular-religious schism | David H. Webber
Six months into my mid-career rabbinic ordination program at The Shalom Hartman Institute, I received a phone call from my very secular Israeli cousin sharing some sad news. “Niv” (all names are changed to protect privacy) let me know…
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