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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Prosecutors say assault by Romanian nationals on Iran International news presenter Pouria Zeraati was proxy operation aimed at silencing criticism of Tehran
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Critics say council's general targeting of 'hate' is too broad, object to some of its members and call on Canada 'to recognize anti-Zionist extremism as a driver of hostility'
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Window smashed, minor burn damaged caused to Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, which was also targeted last year with swastika graffiti; 'we are unfortunately not surprised,' says rabbi
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CENTCOM reports intercepting 6 missiles, with another falling short, hours after striking Iran in response to Hormuz drone launches * Trump says no deal yet because the Iranians are 'strong, they’re proud' * Hezbollah drones trigger sirens in north
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Military 'expresses deep sorrow' over deadly shooting of Sam Fahd Abou Haikal, launches investigation of incident
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Riots on Shabbat Eve, the day of rest, come days after ultra-Orthodox extremists attacked deputy chief justice's home, held other anti-police protests over arrest of draft-dodgers
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Mir Hossein Mousavi was focus of 2009 mass protests after he was declared loser of disputed election; his condition is said to have worsened after Feb. 28 airstrike damaged his home
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Team set to land in Mexico on Sunday, where it'll be based amid state of war with US, will play first game against New Zealand on June 15
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Irish PM cast comments by ministers as pushing for 'elimination of Palestinians from Palestine,' says behavior justifies sanctions at EU level
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Investigation launched at government's request; two of more than 30 French activists aboard flotilla said to still be hospitalized; Israel denies abuse allegations
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Darializa Avila Chevalier says participation in event that feted Israeli deaths was part of her longstanding advocacy for the 'human rights of Palestinians'
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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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Police intercept pro-Palestinian activists, though no arrests reported; in separate incident, London hotel probes 'Free Palestine' messages on TV screens in rooms of two Jewish guests
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In letter to Rubio obtained by ToI, US lawmakers warn 'window for meaningful intervention' against project, which cuts off Palestinian contiguity in the West Bank, is rapidly closing
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Esther Hayut says attacks on justice system constitute violation of democratic principles and rule of law, calls for return to 'sane behavior' as 'our lives depend on it'
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Keane joined Maccabi Tel Aviv as coach in June 2023 and won a title, but left amid the Gaza war; pro-Palestinian fans of Scottish team call decision to hire him 'unconscionable'
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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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President says he mulled sending troops to seize near-weapons-grade stockpile at war's start, but declined to do so given the risks: 'I don’t want to do it if we’re in conflict'
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Operations by dozens of commandos and Mossad agents along Iran's northern border included killing of IRGC special operations chief, CNN says; Baku rejects 'entirely baseless' report
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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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From Israel's northern border, Lt. Col. (res) Sarit Zehavi assesses Israel's options -- and warns away from outsourcing the country's security to a weak army
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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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In documentary 'Rita,' which premiered May 27, the mother of two recounts hiding in the rave’s ticket booth as her husband shielded her from Hamas gunfire, and the painful aftermath
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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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FM Sa'ar hails Janez Jansa as 'a clear and steadfast friend of Israel,' following years of strained ties between Jerusalem and Ljubljana under previous pro-Palestinian premier
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Fearing they could be targeted next, dozens of judges reportedly warn that Haredi extremist riot outside deputy chief justice's home could have a chilling effect on judicial system
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