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Iran denies ‘baseless’ Israeli claim it struck ship in deadly attack

Iran denies ‘baseless’ Israeli claim it struck ship in deadly attack

But PM Bennett says there’s no doubt Tehran is behind strike that killed 2 people, claims intelligence materials prove it Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on… Read More ›

Ben and Jerry say they ‘support Israel,’ reject its ‘illegal occupation’

Ben and Jerry say they ‘support Israel,’ reject its ‘illegal occupation’

In NY Times op-ed, founders of ice cream giant say decision to boycott settlements one of the most important in firm’s 43-year history, dismiss accusations… Read More ›

Israel is on the ropes in the battle again the pandemic

Israel is on the ropes in the battle again the pandemic

Opinion: A failure to understand cause and effect in the fight against COVID is a symptom shared by all involved in this farce: the government… Read More ›

US urges democracy maintained in Tunisia, as birthplace of Arab Spring in crisis

US urges democracy maintained in Tunisia, as birthplace of Arab Spring in crisis

Blinken phones president after he dismisses government, calls on him to ‘maintain open dialogue with all political actors and the Tunisian people’ WASHINGTON — US… Read More ›

Palestinian Authority official says PA ready for direct talks with Israel

Palestinian Authority official says PA ready for direct talks with Israel

The Palestinian Authority’s Hussein Al-Sheikh told The Media Line that the PA is ready for direct talks with Israel. Civil Affairs Minister Hussein Al-Sheikh is… Read More ›

Spyware for sale: The booming trade in surveillance tech

Spyware for sale: The booming trade in surveillance tech

With revelations about Israeli-made Pegasus being misused by governments, calls are growing for the spyware industry to face greater regulation, or even a moratorium on… Read More ›

Israel mulls further restricting travel abroad as pandemic rages on

Israel mulls further restricting travel abroad as pandemic rages on

Health Ministry chief Ash says it is not the time for unnecessary trips abroad as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike; vaccinated tourists barred from entering… Read More ›

Worldwide probe finds tech by Israel’s NSO Group targeted media, politicians

Worldwide probe finds tech by Israel’s NSO Group targeted media, politicians

Investigation by Guardian, Washington Post and other news outlets identifies more than 1,000 people in over 50 countries potentially hit by Herzliya firm’s Pegasus spy… Read More ›

Merkel to visit flood zone as western Europe death toll tops 180

Merkel to visit flood zone as western Europe death toll tops 180

Germany to set up special aid fund as national fatalities reach 156; worst storms in living memory draw attention to climate change policy ahead of… Read More ›

Travel to Israel: 1st degree relatives of citizens can now apply online

Travel to Israel: 1st degree relatives of citizens can now apply online

Each applicant is required to attach a copy of their passport, vaccination or recovery certificate, health insurance covering COVID and documents regarding why they wish… Read More ›

Under Philippine law, 12-year-olds can consent to sex. Activists are trying to change that

Under Philippine law, 12-year-olds can consent to sex. Activists are trying to change that

Antonette Acupinpin was 7 when the sexual abuse started. She had already endured years of beating and physical violence from her mother and stepfather, she… Read More ›

Pennsylvania State Lawmaker Launches Election Audit Plan

Pennsylvania State Lawmaker Launches Election Audit Plan

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is launching a “forensic investigation” of the state’s 2020 presidential election, demanding cooperation from counties and mimicking… Read More ›

Haiti’s leader has been killed. Here’s what you need to know

Haiti’s leader has been killed. Here’s what you need to know

The assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise has stunned the country and shocked regional leaders. The Caribbean nation of roughly 11 million people, many of… Read More ›

Cyprus wildfires leave at least four dead in ‘unprecedented tragedy’

Cyprus wildfires leave at least four dead in ‘unprecedented tragedy’

At least four people have died in Cyprus from an ongoing wildfire ravaging the country, the country’s Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said Sunday. Four of… Read More ›

New mask could diagnose wearer with COVID-19 within 90 minutes

New mask could diagnose wearer with COVID-19 within 90 minutes

The face mask has small sensors that, when activated, analyze the accumulated breath droplets and test for COVID-19. A new face mask could diagnose those… Read More ›

Surfside:  The Halachic Lessons – UPDATED

Surfside: The Halachic Lessons – UPDATED

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Everyone is deeply saddened by the events that have taken place at Champlain Towers. And at the same time,… Read More ›

Israel cannot afford to ignore Jordan any longer

Israel cannot afford to ignore Jordan any longer

Analysis: In past two weeks, Lapid has spoken to foreign ministers of Egypt and Bahrain and made official visit to UAE, while Bennett has already… Read More ›

Condo board head warned of worsening structural damage weeks before collapse

Condo board head warned of worsening structural damage weeks before collapse

Topic of over $15 million in repairs had engulfed residents before Florida building came crashing down, as representative warned that waiting would only make problem… Read More ›

Trump’s big lie about 2020 results suffers legal and political blows in key swing states

Trump’s big lie about 2020 results suffers legal and political blows in key swing states

It was a bad week for the Big Lie — former President Donald Trump and his allies’ false claims that widespread fraud is to blame… Read More ›

Rebel Yamina MK to toe line on most issues, giving coalition 62 votes – report

Rebel Yamina MK to toe line on most issues, giving coalition 62 votes – report

According to Kan news, though he voted against forming the coalition, Amichai Chikli will back most legislation sought by government; he does not confirm or… Read More ›