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Homicide rate in Israel's Arab community drops during war with Hamas

Haaretz - 14:33 Nov 16, 2023

The number of murders has dropped 60 percent in comparison to September. Experts attribute the decrease to stricter law enforcement, but warn of a renewed surge at the end of the war
South Africa's government is an unapologetic, shameless proxy for Hamas and Iran

Haaretz - 13:51 Nov 16, 2023

A pornographic, sycophantic romance between government ministers and Hamas leaders, a warm embrace for Iran, explicit calls to attack Jews, our homes, our workplaces, our schools. We South African Jews wonder if our own government is inciting pogroms against us

Tags: Hamas Iran
Yerevan synagogue set on fire in antisemitic attack by Armenian militant group

Haaretz - 13:39 Nov 16, 2023

The attack was said to have been done in solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese resistance movements against Zionism. The militant group says it blames Israel for supporting Azerbaijan, which has been accused of war crimes against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh
Senior Biden officials express concern about possible eruption of another front in the West Bank

Haaretz - 13:05 Nov 16, 2023

As Israel continues its ground invasion of Gaza, U.S. officials fear that the relative quiet in the West Bank could quickly turn into a full-scale war – something both the U.S. and Israel cannot afford politically

Tags: West Bank
Bin Laden's justification for 9/11 goes viral on TikTok in wake of Israel-Hamas war

Haaretz - 12:57 Nov 16, 2023

After the letter went viral on Wednesday, The Guardian newspaper removed it from its website
A two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict is currently unviable

Haaretz - 12:51 Nov 16, 2023

After the events of October 7, the two-state model was deemed a fantasy, while also becoming the topic of many debates. But at some point in the near future the realization that the current situation is unsustainable will sink in. That is when the idea will make a real comeback
Regina Spektor: 'Many Jews like me are still in shock and sorrow'

Haaretz - 12:25 Nov 16, 2023

The Jewish-American singer was surprised by the rise of antisemitism after October 7, and found herself sparring on social media ever since. She's especially disappointed by her heroes, among them Icelandic musician Björk, in their response to Hamas’ brutal attack. 'It felt like drinking sewer water,' she tells Haaretz
Progressive Democrats launch first effort to block U.S. arms sales to Israel since start of Gaza war

Haaretz - 12:07 Nov 16, 2023

Resolution of disapproval led by Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for prevention of $320-million transfer of precision-guided bomb equipment to Israel, as its war with Hamas nears its seventh week

Tags: Israel
American Jewish voters overwhelmingly back Biden's handling of Israel-Gaza war, new poll shows

Haaretz - 12:05 Nov 16, 2023

First poll of U.S. Jewish voters since October 7 shows 74 percent approval of Biden approach on Israel and Gaza ■ Jewish voters trust Biden far more than Trump to combat antisemitism ■ 68 percent back Biden over Trump
The inconvenient truth is that Israel will have to rebuild Gaza

Haaretz - 11:40 Nov 16, 2023

Someone will have to take responsibility for the enclave and Israel is the only realistic candidate. It’s an unwelcome but necessary task

Tags: Israel
In time of war, Israel's ultra-Orthodox offer a bridge to secular Jews

Haaretz - 11:06 Nov 16, 2023

Hamas' unprecedented massacre has set off some soul-searching and changed Haredi society's perception of military service. For now, many are contributing by volunteering to help evacuees and soldiers
Lost biblical monument in Jerusalem is in plain sight, new theory claims

Haaretz - 10:56 Nov 16, 2023

Study suggests the monumental fortifications surrounding Jerusalem’s Gihon Spring may be the enigmatic ‘Millo’ that the Bible claims Solomon built

Tags: Jerusalem
Far-right MK tapped to represent government in disputed judicial panel

Haaretz - 10:19 Nov 16, 2023

Religious Zionism MK Orit Strock was elected ahead of the committee's meeting on Thursday, its first since the government was formed at the end of 2022. Justice Minister Yariv Levin decided to convene the committee following petitions to the High Court that sought to compel him to do so
Dramatic increase in Israelis seeking gun permits in October, following Hamas massacre

Haaretz - 10:11 Nov 16, 2023

Emphasizing the need for citizen defense efforts, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged anyone eligible 'to do so, even today'; Others warn about the repercussions of mass distribution of firearms
Giving up hope, family of 12-year old Israeli, missing since Hamas massacre, says goodbye

Haaretz - 10:04 Nov 16, 2023

Family of Liel Hetzroni, a 12 year-old from Kibbutz Be'eri, decided to bury her belongings in place of her body. 'The fact of Liel’s murder is clear,' one relative said, as they said farewell to Liel, who is presumed dead, alongside her twin brother, aunt and grandfather who were all killed on October 7
Five Israelis wounded, one killed in shooting attack at checkpoint near Jerusalem; Three gunmen killed

Haaretz - 10:01 Nov 16, 2023

The three assailants opened fire at security forces at the 'Tunnel' checkpoint in the West Bank, near Bethlehem. Police report that they intended to attack inside Jerusalem but were stopped and shot at the officers stationed there

Tags: Jerusalem
‘TikTok stars’: The Russian-speaking seniors lending a hand to the Israeli war effort

Haaretz - 08:47 Nov 16, 2023

Four woman who immigrated to Israel from the former Soviet Union bloc over 20 years ago explain why they cannot sit idly by as the Gaza war continues and feel duty-bound to help however they can
UN Security Council calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, unconditional release of hostages

Haaretz - 07:56 Nov 16, 2023

The Security Council 'softened' the wording of the call, which was framed as a 'demand' in previous failed resolutions. The U.S., U.K. and Russia abstained
Likud MK 'enraged with Netanyahu,' says 'government's days are numbered'

Haaretz - 06:53 Nov 16, 2023

'The rage I have for the monsters that had risen under his governments in north and south Israel is what broke me and made me resign,' former Public Diplomacy Minister Galit Distal Atbaryan wrote
IDF finds body of 65-year-old Israeli woman held by Hamas near Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital

Haaretz - 04:23 Nov 16, 2023

IDF releases names of three soldiers killed in Gaza, one in Jerusalem attack ■ Biden says reoccupying Gaza would be 'a big mistake' ■ Five Israelis wounded, one fatally, in Jerusalem checkpoint shooting attack ■ UN Security Council calls for 'urgent' cease-fire and unconditional release of hostages ■ IDF attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon ■ Palestinian reports: IDF reenters Al-Shifa, carries out excavations ■ Israel's Opposition Leader slams Netanyahu, proposes new Gov't led by another Likud member ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed since October 7; 239 hostages held in Gaza ■ Hamas-controlled health ministry: 11,240 killed

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