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Trump: 'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'
US President posts message of support to Iranian people as reports emerge of massive death toll in regime crackdown.
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Video gone viral:
Video gone viral: Iranian woman exposes global hypocrisy
Young Iranian woman accuses the global far left of selective outrage, remaining silent over Iran’s brutal repression and digital blackout while loudly mobilizing around Gaza, exposing what she calls a deep moral hypocrisy.
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Rabbi Dov Lando: Don't participate in demonstrations
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For first time:
Iranian official admits scope of protest fatalities for first time
Iranian official tells Reuters about 2,000 killed in two weeks of protests, as authorities blame unrest on terrorism and foreign interference.
South of Hebron:
Israeli Bedouins disguised as IDF soldiers rob Arab stores south of Hebron
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Antisemitic conspiracy theories rock Argentina
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Winter storm continues: Jerusalem woman killed in flooded home
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Bnei Brak residents demand decisive action against burglaries
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New report:
Report: Iran protests death toll estimated at at least 12,000
Iran International says its verified review of security, medical, and eyewitness sources points to a massive, coordinated killing during protests.
Trump:
Trump: 'Antisemites have no place in MAGA'
President Trump pushed back on the recent increase in antisemitic rhetoric from far-right figures in the USA, saying that he did not want them either in the MAGA movement or Republican party.
Family of Binyamin Achimeir demands death penalty
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David Cunio:
David Cunio: The thought of my family kept me alive
Former hostage David Cunio recounts the terrorists’ abuse, the painful separation from his wife and daughters, and the emotions that surfaced upon returning home.
EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over crackdown on protesters
EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over Tehran’s crackdown on anti-regime protesters, with President Metsola urging stronger action.
Report:
Report: Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran
CBS News reports that Trump has been briefed on expanded military, cyber, and psychological options as Iran’s protests escalate.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: World must help Iranians seize moment for change
Zelenskyy calls Iran’s protests an “uprising," urging global action to help Iranians seek change and criticizing Tehran’s role in aiding Russia.
Approved in first reading:
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What embarrassed Idan Amedi?
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As protests escalate
US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate
US warns citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests intensify, internet is restricted, flights are canceled, and land borders become the safest exit routes amid rising risks of detention.
'Due to Jewish ties'
Suspect admits torching Mississippi synagogue 'due to its Jewish ties'
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'Don't believe the rumors'
IDF responds as tensions rise: 'Don't believe the rumors'
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Gantz declares
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Clash of narratives
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White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.
Heavy winds sweep across Israel - two injured
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The conference that led to a confrontation between Supreme Court justices
An unusual conversation took place between the President of the Supreme Court, Yitahak Amit, and the Deputy President Noam Sohlberg and Judge David Mintz, who claimed that the planned conference would be divisive.
With drugs in the car
With drugs in the car: Man Arrested for sixth time driving without a license
A resident of Ma'ale Adumim was caught driving without a license - for the sixth time. He was transferred for interrogation.
'We responded: Oh, cool'
How the hostages discovered that Sinwar had been eliminated
Emily Damari and Romi Gonen recount the moment they learned that the Hamas leader who orchestrated their abduction was killed by IDF troops.
NYC
NYC: Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father
Woman shouts 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' while following a Jewish couple and their young children before sucker-punching the father.
Hours after the attack
Hours after the attack: Police arrest Arabs who assaulted a shepherd
Three suspects were arrested on Monday afternoon (today) on suspicion of attacking a shepherd at "Mikneh Avraham" Hill in Gush Etzion.
Report:
Report: Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats
An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.
MK Lapid responds to polls: 'Yesh Atid is not left-wing'
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Israelis receive more threatening messages
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Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva
Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva: 'My removal would be an unlawful coup'
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir declared at a Otzma Yehudit faction meeting that if the Supreme Court decides to remove him, it would be an "unlawful decision."
Gaza militia takes credit for close-range killing of Hamas investigation chief
Anti-Hamas militia commander Hussam al-Astal released a video claiming responsibility for killing a senior Hamas police official and warning collaborators of further assassinations.
Herzog and Motegi discuss shaping shared future
President Isaac Herzog meets Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu to strengthen bilateral ties.
Jewish shepherd demands compensation from Haaretz
Haaretz warned after Jewish shepherd's photo was published by Haaretz without his parents' consent.
Chicken import saga:
Chicken import saga: Supreme Court rules in favor of the Chief Rabbinate
Supreme Court rejects petition against Chief Rabbinate, ruling that the Rabbinical Council is authorized to decide if Baladi can import poultry from Brazil.
Soldier who served over 700 days in reserves found lifeless
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