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timesofisrael. com > arab-parties-urge-raam-to-join-efforts-to-revive-joint-list-ahead-of-elections

Arab parties urge Ra'am to join efforts to revive Joint List ahead of elections

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (198+ words) Hadash, Ta'al, Balad acknowledge 'significant gaps' between their stance and that of the Islamist party that once sat in coalition, but seek unity due to 'existential dangers' to Arab public...

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timesofisrael. com > haredi-parties-reject-latest-draft-exemption-bill-setting-course-for-sept-elections

Haredi parties reject latest draft exemption bill, setting stage for Sept. elections

3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (248+ words) Spiritual leader of ultra-Orthodox faction believes Netanyahu has no intention of letting the bill pass into law, is instead trying to use it for a larger electoral maneuver...

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timesofisrael. com > thousands-protest-in-bilbao-over-spanish-polices-abuse-of-gaza-flotilla-activists

Thousands protest in Bilbao over Spanish police's abuse of Gaza flotilla activists

5+ hour, 10+ min ago  (129+ words) Some 2, 000 march in Basque city after cops filmed beating returning activists at airport; Israel summons Spanish diplomat for explanation of Madrid's 'hypocrisy'...

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timesofisrael. com > west-bank-gaza-antiquities-bill-breaks-israels-international-obligations-legal-official

West Bank, Gaza antiquities bill breaks Israel's international obligations " legal official

7+ hour, 27+ min ago  (727+ words) A controversial bill seeking to extend Israeli civilian control over antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza would violate Israel's international commitments and reinforce claims of "creeping annexation," according to a position paper by the Knesset Education, Culture and Sports…...

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timesofisrael. com > discharged-idf-soldier-from-us-dies-of-apparent-suicide-after-struggling-with-ptsd

Discharged IDF soldier from US dies of apparent suicide after struggling with PTSD

9+ hour, 51+ min ago  (61+ words) Alex Miller, 23, was moderately wounded in a 2022 car-ramming attack, lost close friend in 2025 Gaza combat; as an only child, required special permission to enlist...

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timesofisrael. com > daily-briefing-may-24-why-israel-could-object-to-potential-iran-deal

Daily Briefing May 24: Why Israel could object to potential Iran deal

10+ hour, 53+ min ago  (29+ words) Political reporter Tal Schneider on reports of the 60-day ceasefire, a first major interview with Yashar! head Gadi Eisenkot and new friction over women serving in combat roles...

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timesofisrael. com > trump-said-to-assure-netanyahu-he-will-thwart-iran-nuke-program-amid-jitters-over-emerging-deal

Trump said to assure Netanyahu he will thwart Iran nuke program as Israel fears "very bad" deal

10+ hour, 50+ min ago  (898+ words) US President Donald Trump reassured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call that a final agreement with Iran will fully dismantle Tehran's nuclear program, a senior Israeli official said in a statement on Sunday, as details emerged of a…...

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timesofisrael. com > at-least-two-killed-as-russia-uses-hypersonic-oreshnik-missile-in-mass-attack-on-kyiv-area

At least two killed as Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv area

12+ hour, 16+ min ago  (765+ words) The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools. The Oreshnik, which is capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads, struck the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region, Zelensky…...

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timesofisrael. com > iran-executes-first-man-accused-of-espionage-during-current-war-with-us-and-israel

Iran executes first man accused of espionage during current war with US and Israel

14+ hour, 45+ min ago  (426+ words) Iran on Sunday hanged a man convicted of espionage, the judiciary said, the first known execution for a spying offense committed during the most recent war with Israel and the United States. "Mojtaba Kian" who sent information related to the…...

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timesofisrael. com > pilgrims-from-the-west-flock-to-hajj-in-mecca-despite-uncertainty-in-war-with-iran

Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj in Mecca despite uncertainty in war with Iran

17+ hour, 3+ min ago  (327+ words) Many Muslims from the West say they feel a sense of safety during the religious pilgrimage to the holy city in Saudi Arabia, even as countries issued travel warnings...