Measure would release over 3,000 prisoners and reduce thousands of sentences amid prison overcrowding while reopening debate over fate of former Israeli-backed militia members
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Aoun asks, 'Aren't you fed up with war since 1948?'; Beirut parliament speaker backs pullout of both ally Hezbollah and IDF from south Lebanon; IDF chief Zamir reportedly tells ministers: Better a Lebanon ceasefire now, than in a month under same terms
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With Iran and Lebanon campaigns in the balance, and months before elections, dressing-down leaves Israelis suspicious that premier has lost control of life-or-death decisions
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Ministers said to demand cabinet vote on truce deal, but Netanyahu answers he is waiting for terror group to agree to terms
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In 10 hours of congressional testimony that barely touched on Ukraine, Rubio says risk of escalation with Russia is 'more real than it was two years ago'
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Soldier overpowers would-be stabber outside Western Galilee police station; troops seek remaining suspects after shooting 18-year-old hurling Molotov cocktails on West Bank highway
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Petition has urged High Court to strike down election of PM's lawyer Rabello to independent watchdog post, because Likud MKs were reportedly told to document themselves voting for him; Sagit Afik is unconvinced
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Suspects aged 15 to 17 allegedly hit victim with an iron rod until he fell, stabbed him while he was down, then tried to remove the evidence
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Marchers chant 'democracy' while holding ballot boxes, in procession guarded by some 2,000 police officers; partner of soldier killed fighting on Oct. 7 says Israel facing 'fateful' vote
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Zman Yisrael has Zionist opposition parties winning 62 seats, enough to form a government, though they would come short of a majority if all Arab factions run on joint slate
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IDF chief, meanwhile, names new defense attaché to US, filling 6-month vacancy; Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram to take over Operations Division after sudden departure of senior officer
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North targeted with rockets and drones; IDF strikes reported in Lebanon, at least 5 said killed; terror group chief calls on Beirut to halt 'farce' of talks, as Aoun touts 'last chance' for comprehensive truce
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Suspect, named as young woman from the Bronx, reportedly ranted about Jews and wealth before shoving and choking Upper West Side nurse; she now faces hate crime charges
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In the first few months of 2026, local export revenue shrank by more than NIS 6.5 billion due to the sharp rise in the shekel's value against the dollar
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Satrapi is best known for her graphic novel and film 'Persepolis,' a coming-of-age tale set against the Islamic Revolution; reports say she 'died of sadness' after husband's death
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Watchdog argues secret ballot necessary to safeguard lawmakers' freedom to vote, in order to preserve status of state comptroller as independent and impartial oversight authority
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Ibrahim Hilu said to have hidden remains of the 20-year-old IDF soldier, killed in 2014 war, until they were recovered by the IDF in January 2025
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Footage shows vehicle on fire near Holon junction; woman reportedly not known to law enforcement
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Sources says premier was not present for PM's wife's conversation with Brig. Gen. Guy Markizeno, and that it was 'not just small talk'
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Federal authority figures show 12,000 people gained citizenship under restitution laws, though unclear how many were Jews; one in five people naturalized in 2025 was Syrian
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Zack Polanski signs open letter citing 'public interest' to demand disclosure of service in IDF, potential extra screening for all travelers with Israeli documents or arriving from Israel
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Four Republicans vote with Democrats on bill to limit Trump's authority, after GOP speaker of the House tried to prevent display of opposition against president
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After talks in DC, Lebanon agrees its army will take full control of specified security areas, though unclear how they will be created; sides agree ceasefire dependent on halt to terror group's activity
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NYPD figures show anti-Jewish incidents in May went up 46% compared to previous three months; NYU student arrested for flying swastika flag over school building
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US president insists 'we will get' Iran's uranium stockpile, says he wants separate end to Lebanon conflict; Iran's FM says Israeli attack on Beirut would trigger renewal of war
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It's questionable whether Israel can file a defamation suit against the New York Times over claims of sexual abuse in prisons, or if it should, given the risk of what could come out in court
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Police say East Jerusalem resident Rand Halawani, 20, nabbed alongside unnamed 18-year-old; ex-national player also arrested Tuesday along with 3 other young women in West Bank
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Amid wave of mass layoffs, Finance Ministry officials meet with tech reps, insist that government won't directly intervene to stabilize currency and instead look to limit damage
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Baruch, who is moving with his family to Israel due to surging antisemitism in UK, also tells British TV that he has been repeatedly harassed in public for wearing a kippah
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