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‘The police are coming to kill us’: Inside Turkey’s uprising against Erdogan

The morning air in Sarachane Square carries a confusing mixture of scents. Tear gas from last night's demonstrations mingles with the aroma of simit, the Turkish bagels sold at every street corner for breakfast. The spots where protesters burned tires yesterday remain visible on the black asphalt, but the square is mostly quiet now, with passersby...

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Qatari defense minister in past tweets: ‘We are all Hamas’

As part of a cabinet reshuffle on Nov. 12, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani appointed the head of his office, Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, as deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Sanders forces Senate vote on blocking arms sales to Israel

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Thursday he will force up to eight Senate votes next week on joint resolutions of disapproval aimed at blocking $8.8 billion in U.S. arms sales to Israel, citing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon amid rising tensions

For the third time since the ceasefire with Beirut took effect on Nov. 27, terrorists in Lebanon fired rockets into northern Israel, with air raid sirens sounding in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas on Friday morning.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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In first since cease-fire, Israel strikes Beirut’s Dahieh district

For the first time since a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect last year, the IDF on Friday carried out a limited strike on a building in Beirut's Dahieh district, following rocket fire at northern Israel.

Read more: Ynet News

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IDF security zones in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria ‘permanent,’ official says

Israel’s Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fox said on Wednesday that the Israeli army would maintain a permanent security presence in Gaza, Southern Lebanon and Syria.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Anti-US, anti-police sentiment increases 186% in pro-Palestinian groups since Oct. 7

There has been a 186% increase in anti-American and anti-police sentiment among 'pro-Palestinian' groups since October 7, according to a Wednesday report carried out by the US-based think tank Capital Research Center.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Hamas reports senior spokesman killed by Israeli strike in Jabalia

Senior Hamas spokesperson Abdul Latif al-Qanou was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza overnight Wednesday, according to the terrorist organization.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah Radwan commander

The Israeli Air Force overnight Wednesday killed a battalion commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force in the Southern Lebanese town of Derdghaiya, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Missiles from Yemen send millions of Israelis scrambling for shelter

Air-raid sirens pealed across central Israel on Thursday following missiles launched at the Jewish state by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group, sending millions of civilians running for bomb shelters.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Israel intercepts 3 rockets fired from north Gaza; Islamic Jihad takes responsibility

Sirens went off in Sderot and neighboring communities near the Gaza border twice on Monday evening as Israeli air defenses successfully intercepted three rockets fired by Palestinian terrorists from the northern part of the enclave, the military said.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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US seeks middle ground agreement between Lebanon and Israel

A Lebanese source revealed on Wednesday to the Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the US is pushing Lebanon toward an agreement with Israel that would be "less than normalization" but "more than a ceasefire agreement."

Read more: Israel Hayom

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Norway’s Jews hide their identity to receive medical care

A deeply concerning trend has emerged in Norway where Jewish community members fear seeking medical care due to growing anti-Israel sentiment among healthcare workers. In an unprecedented letter to health authorities, Jewish leaders warn that community members are hiding their identities in medical settings – a situation not experienced "since...

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Amid US tensions: Iran unveils underground ‘missile city’

Iran has released fresh propaganda footage showcasing a vast underground facility housing advanced missiles amid rising tensions with the United States. The video, broadcast on state television and distributed through networks aligned with the axis of resistance, reveals a lengthy tunnel filled with cruise missiles and various ballistic missile...

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Protests erupt in Gaza as Palestinians demand Hamas step down

Hundreds of Palestinians staged protests in northern Gaza on Tuesday, notably in Beit Lahia and Jabalia, demanding an end to the ongoing conflict with Israel and calling for Hamas to relinquish control of the territory.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Anti-Israel protesters interrupt Huckabee hearing, attack Trump nominee’s faith

A series of boisterous protests broke out at the start of the Senate confirmation hearing for Mike Huckabee, the nominee to be U.S.ambassador to Israel.
Capitol Police officers forcibly removed several protesters at three separate moments during the few minutes as Huckabee delivered his opening statement.
Read more: Fox News

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IDF kills head of Hezbollah anti-tank unit

The Israel Defense Forces overnight Monday killed top Hezbollah terrorist Hassan Kamal Halawi near Nabatieh in Southern Lebanon, the military announced on Tuesday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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IDF strikes military bases in central Syria

The Israel Defense Forces early on Tuesday morning struck the Tadmur base and the nearby T-4 airbase in central Syria.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Egypt threatens Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal

Following a round of heated talks on Friday, there are signs that Hamas may be reconsidering its stance on the Egyptian ceasefire proposal.

Read more: Israel Hayom

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Hostages’ families sue Mahmoud Khalil, student groups for ‘aiding and abetting Hamas’

Families of hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack have filed a lawsuit against detained Columbia University protest leader Mahmoud Khalil and several student groups, accusing them of "aiding and abetting Hamas' continuing acts of international terrorism," The New York Post reported on Monday. The legal action comes as the US...