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Israeli Rabbi’s murder in UAE could strengthen Abraham Accords
(JTA) — WASHINGTON — The killing of an Israeli Chabad rabbi in the United Arab Emirates shocked many and illustrated the dangers Jews face around the world. But if the aim of the attack was to to undermine the Abraham Accords between… Continue Reading
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Iraqi threat to attack Israel and its allies
Terrorist organizations in Iraq threaten to escalate attacks against Israel and its allies in the region if the Israel Air Force attacks targets in Baghdad. Continue Reading
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Iranian civil activist plans sit-in outside Evin Prison after arrest and release
Hossein Ronaghi, a civil rights activist in Iran, has been holding sit-ins across Tehran with his lips sewn shut in solidarity with the demands of Kianoush Sanjari, another outspoken government critic and former journalist who jumped to his… Continue Reading
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Killing of Israeli rabbi in UAE could strengthen ties between Israel and Arab neighbors, experts say
WASHINGTON — The killing of an Israeli Chabad rabbi in the United Arab Emirates shocked many, and illustrated the dangers Jews face around the world. But if the aim of the attack was to to undermine the Abraham Accords… Continue Reading
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Bipartisan congressional bill targets Iranian government criminal schemes
A new bipartisan bill introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate seeks to address the criminal activities of the Islamic Republic of Iran on U.S. territory. The draft bill proposes enhancing criminal penalties for… Continue Reading
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Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm
Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink announced on Tuesday that it is launching a study to test its implant for a new use: allowing a person to control a robotic arm using just their thoughts. “We’re excited to announce the approval… Continue Reading
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‘Machine Guns and Hand Grenades’ – Resistance Roundup – Day 416
An Al-Qassam fighter confronting invading Israeli forces in Gaza. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Al-Qassam Brigades announced four of its operations in the Gaza Strip today, one of which was carried out jointly with… Continue Reading
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Earth is saying goodbye to its mini moon
Earth is bidding farewell to a fleeting celestial companion. The asteroid 2024 PT5, has been orbiting near our planet for the past two months and is now leaving Earth’s vicinity, pulled away by the sun’s gravity. Though its visit… Continue Reading
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Sapir Prize 2024 nominees announced: celebrating Israeli literature – Israel Culture
Mifal HaPais announced on Sunday the contenders for the 2024 Sapir Prize for Literature. The nominees were selected by the prize’s jury, chaired by retired Supreme Court president Justice Esther Hayut. Named after Pinchas Sapir, the Sapir… Continue Reading
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‘Pink Lady’ triumphs: Nir Bergman earns Tallinn’s best director award – Israel Culture
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia announced its awards over the weekend, and Nir Bergman won the Best Director prize for his latest film, Pink Lady, which deals with an ultra-Orthodox couple being blackmailed over the… Continue Reading
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