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Opinion: Iran's export boom hides an economy in stagflation and free fall. A wealthy regime starves its people, diverting oil revenue to militancy while inflation and shortages make daily life difficult.
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Why high exports are failling the Iranian people | The Jerusalem Post
The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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A Yemenite synagogue in central Israel was desecrated, and many of the institute's prayer books were shredded, worshippers discovered just before Shabbat came in last week.

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‘Crossing a red line’: Yemenite synagogue in central Israel ransacked
The worshippers were provided a new building to pray in as authorities began investigating the vandalism.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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The Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan region was on alert overnight from drone threats reportedly backed by Iran.
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Northern Iraqi gas field on alert after drone threat | The Jerusalem Post
Drone threats put the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq on alert, as sirens blared overnight, with reports pointing to Iranian-backed militias.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa to Parliament on Monday as a political prop in her push to ban the Muslim garment in public, sparking accusations of racism from Muslim senators over the stunt.

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Queensland's Hanson wears burqa to Australian Parliament | The Jerusalem Post
Senator Pauline Hanson wore the burqa shortly after she was denied permission to introduce a bill that would outlaw burqas and other full-face coverings in public places in Australia.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Rescue efforts are currently underway to recover a teenage boy after he climbed a crane to a height of a 36-story building in Jerusalem, Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority announced Monday.

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Rescue efforts underway in Jerusalem for teen crane climber | The Jerusalem Post
Rescue teams were sent to the scene after receiving a 102 call about the 15-year-old boy.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Fresh WhatsApp evidence deepens questions over Urich’s control of Feldstein in the “Bild” case.
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Qatargate: Chain of command in PM's office exposed | The Jerusalem Post
New WhatsApp evidence suggests Yonatan Urich directed Eli Feldstein, complicating the "Bild" case.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Analysis: More Fortune 100 companies attended COP30, signaling private-sector momentum despite a shift in US policy.
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US firms lead climate push despite federal retreat | The Jerusalem Post
Fortune 100 firms boosted attendance at COP30, as US companies maintained strong climate engagement despite a federal policy pullback.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Analysis: Capital drain vs. social equality: Norway's long-standing wealth tax system is pushing entrepreneurs abroad, but it's a vital source of revenue (0.6% of GDP). Is the trade-off worth it?
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Wealth tax: Norway trades rich for equality | The Jerusalem Post
With a wealth tax dating back to 1892 and a culture of openness that allows citizens to view others' tax returns, Norway has more experience than most in squeezing the rich.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Judge keeps Bolsonaro in custody after he tampers with the tracking device, which he claims is due to medication-induced paranoia.
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Bolsonaro tampers with tracking device, citing medication | The Jerusalem Post
Bolsonaro’s detention was ordered on Saturday after more than 100 days of house arrest, due to concerns over a potential flight risk.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Gunmen attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday, police said.
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Gunmen attack Pakistan paramilitary force headquarters, police say
Law enforcement isolated the area due to the suspicion that terrorists may have hidden within the building.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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Australia’s under-16 social ban is pushing top creators abroad, with brands pulling sponsorships.
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Australia bans social media for teens, inculuding creators | The Jerusalem Post
Australia's social media ban for children under 16 will take effect on December 10, and some content creators are considering moving abroad.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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The Magazine recently sat down with Jacob Licht at his home in Jerusalem. He spoke with passion about his family, the State of Israel, the University of Chicago, cooking, and NurExone.
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Biotech between worlds: Jacob Licht's aliyah story | The Jerusalem Post
A better question might be: For a couple who fell in love with Israel as teenagers, why did it take us so long to make aliyah?
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November 24, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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In his latest book, Jonathan Freedland narrates a group that included aristocrats, a diplomat, a pioneering educator, and an intelligence officer gathered in Berlin. Not to gossip, but to defy the Nazi regime. | Review
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Freedland's book of aristocrat rebels in Germany | The Jerusalem Post
In September 1943, a group that included aristocrats, a diplomat, a pioneering educator, and an intelligence officer gathered in a Berlin drawing room. Not to gossip, but to defy the Nazi regime.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Ruth Haran Herzman, one of southern Israel’s most respected educators and community figures – and a survivor of both the Holocaust and the Hamas massacre at Kibbutz Be’eri – died on Sunday.
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Ruth Haran Herzman, Holocaust and Be’eri survivor, dies | The Jerusalem Post
Born in Europe, Haran Herzman survived the Nazi genocide and immigrated to Israel, where she dedicated her life to education, family therapy, and social work.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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IDF soldiers carried out a series of overnight arrests of suspected terrorists in Nablus and east of Tulkarm, in the West Bank.
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IDF arrest terror suspects east of Tulkarm, near Nablus | The Jerusalem Post
IDF soldiers carried out a series of arrests on Sunday night of suspected terrorists in Nablus and east of Tulkarm, West Bank.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Some Jews hope that the wave of antisemitism will ebb, while others understand that history rarely rewards Jewish complacency. And all question if the family’s "emergency key" needs to fit at home or in Israel | Editorial
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Intimidating Jews over Israel fuels immigration - so what comes next? - editorial
For Jews who can afford it, a modest apartment in Jerusalem, Haifa, or Beit Shemesh is no longer just a sentimental indulgence or a theoretical; it's an anchor.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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The Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi said that “the time for action has come” in a social media post criticizing the Hezbollah terror organization for the recent Israeli strike in Beirut.
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Lebanese MP against Hezbollah for Beirut strike | The Jerusalem Post
"At the very moment when the country needs protection and stability, Hezbollah continues to drag Lebanon to the brink of confrontation," said Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Molly Bloom’s calls itself "Israel's first truly Irish Pub.” And the facts on the ground sustain this claim, as it's preparing to celebrate its silver jubilee from November 28 to 30.
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Tel Aviv’s celebrated Irish hub Molly Bloom’s hits 25 years | The Jerusalem Post
Three days of supping, music, and fun and games await the Molly Bloom’s crowd.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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The Isaac Accords in South America and the Israel Allies Foundation in Europe are becoming a key factor to build bridges between nations in a difficult international scenario. | Opinion
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Israel Allies Foundation expands global pro-Israel network | The Jerusalem Post
The Isaac Accords have consolidated a core bloc of Latin American pro-Israel countries and elevated bilateral trade and innovation exchanges.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Israel is at a historic crossroads. It has everything to become a $1 trillion nation. But it needs to address its aging infrastructure to fully realize its potential. | Opinion
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Israel's strong economy on the path to $1 trillion | The Jerusalem Post
With a population of roughly 10 million, Israel benefits from a large and expanding labor force. Its $580 billion nominal GDP and $58,000 GDP per capita reflect how far the country has come.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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A letter allegedly authored by MIT professor Noam Chomsky reveals a close friendship between the left-wing activist and child sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein.
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Chomsky’s emails with Epstein revealed in new release | The Jerusalem Post
Newly released emails show Chomsky maintained regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein years after the financier’s 2008 conviction, including exchanges about meetings, travel and a letters of support.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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The United States and Ukraine said they had created an "updated and refined peace framework" to end the war with Russia that apparently modified an earlier plan drafted by Trump.
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US and Ukraine revise peace plan amid Russia war | The Jerusalem Post
Officials say the updated framework includes stronger security guarantees as Kyiv faces pressure over territorial concessions and ongoing Russian advances.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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US President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has disbanded with eight months left to its mandate, ending an initiative launched as a symbol of Trump's pledge to slash the government's size.
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Donald Trump administration signals end of DOGE as unit dissolves | The Jerusalem Post
Trump officials signal the end of DOGE as its functions shift to other agencies and former staff take on new federal roles.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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If universities want to uphold equal treatment for Jews on campus, they must start listening to the Jewish People about who they are and what that means, including when it comes to their Zionist identity. | Opinion
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Jewish identity, Zionism must be defined by Jewish People | The Jerusalem Post
'How many of you automatically associate ‘Zionism’ with politics?' Every hand went up. 'How many are familiar with the stand-alone term, "Zion?"' Not a single hand was raised.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Colombian immigration authorities announced that 17 minors, five of them under an Interpol Yellow Notice, were rescued from the Jewish ultra-Orthodox sect Lev Tahor.
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Seventeen minors rescued from Lev Tahor in Colombia | The Jerusalem Post
Five of the minors had an Interpol Yellow Notice, used in cases of missing persons and human trafficking. The Lev Tahor victims were nationals from the United States, Canada, and Guatemala.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM