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In an interview with the Post, US Senator Jacky Rosen speaks on Iran, US-Israel relations, and protests shaking the Islamic Republic.
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Iran's missiles endanger the world, says Sen. Rosen | The Jerusalem Post
In a Post interview, the Nevada senator urges a technological “lifeline” for Iranian protesters and coordinated sanctions to choke Tehran’s revenues.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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An official delegation from Somaliland is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday, following Israel's decision last week to be the first nation to recognize the country, and FM Gideon Sa'ar's visit earlier this week.

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Somaliland delegation to arrive in Israel on Sunday | The Jerusalem Post
The trip will include visits to Yad Vashem, the Old City of Jerusalem, the Gaza border area - including the site of the Nova massacre - and the Bedouin city of Rahat.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Lapid calls for questioning of Finance Minister Smotrich over NIS 1 billion transfer to unregulated ultra-Orthodox schools. "The people’s money must be returned," he says.
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Yair Lapid: Israeli gov't 'robbing citizens' of millions | The Jerusalem Post
“The money was transferred to schools that do not teach the core curriculum, that are subject to no oversight of any kind, in violation of the law,” Lapid said.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced new rules surrounding the confiscation of equipment used for mass Palestinian trash burning in the West Bank, potentially causing respiratory harm.

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Katz declares Palestinian trash burning security threat | The Jerusalem Post
Reportedly, Palestinians lack sufficient local landfills, requiring them to transport their waste by truck to other sites. However, truckers often dump the waste earlier to save time and money, and i
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January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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The "Art of Freedom" exhibit at NYC's Museum of Jewish Heritage explores the powerful wartime art of Arthur Szyk, blending political satire and Jewish identity.
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Jewish artist fought Nazis through art. | The Jerusalem Post
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt praised his contribution to the war effort, saying his art “fights the war against Hitlerism as truly as any of us who cannot actually be on the fighting fronts.”
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January 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan has roundly condemned today's settler violence in the West Bank, saying that the council has "zero tolerance for violence" and calling on law enforcement to bring the suspects to justice.

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IDF arrests masked settlers in West Bank for alleged arson | The Jerusalem Post
Two Palestinians were wounded as a result of the incident, and were evacuated for medical treatment.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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The Adelaide Festival Board faces backlash after canceling Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah’s appearance over "culturally insensitive" statements, sparking accusations of anti-Palestinian racism.
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Adelaide Festival accused of racism after canceling author | The Jerusalem Post
"Given [Abdel-Fattah's] past statements, we have formed the view that it would not be culturally sensitive to continue to program her at this unprecedented time so soon after Bondi,” the Board said.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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In the wake of tragedies like Astroworld and the Nova music festival, dotSAGA offers a game-changing solution for real-time situational awareness at mass gatherings.
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Israeli start-up reshapes safety and security technology | The Jerusalem Post
“In a world of advanced technology,” CEO and co-founder of dotSAGA Noam Goldman stated, “there’s no reason safety should still operate blind.”
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January 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Saudi Arabia sends a clear message in Yemen with airstrikes against the STC, shifting the balance of power in the region. | Analysis
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Saudi Arabia’s Yemen red line is a message to the region | The Jerusalem Post
Riyadh is not pulling punches now. Saudi Arabia is clearly reasserting its regional and global role.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Israeli security forces arrested three suspects at the Shavei Shomron Junction in the Samaria region of the West Bank today after they allegedly set four Palestinian vehicles on fire with Molotov cocktails, according to an IDF statement.

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One wounded after settlers set fire to Palestinian cars | The Jerusalem Post
Settlers in the Samaria region of the West Bank threw Molotov cocktails at Palestinian cars near the village of Beit Lid.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a bilateral security guarantee between the United States and Ukraine was "essentially ready" for finalization with US President Donald Trump.

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Zelensky says US security guarantees document set to be finalized with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a security guarantee between the United States and Ukraine is "essentially ready for finalization."
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January 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Khadeen “Dino” Carrington leads Hapoel Jerusalem to victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv, proving his impact on and off the court.
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Carrington leads Hapoel Jerusalem’s recent surge | The Jerusalem Post
The naturalized Israeli is in the midst of this third season with the capital city Reds and has been nothing less than a consummate professional, one of the leaders of the team.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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As thousands of Kurds flee fighting in the Syrian city of Aleppo, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar denounced the Syrian government on Thursday for shelling two Kurdish neighborhoods.

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Israel FM denounces Syrian attacks on Kurdish neighborhoods | The Jerusalem Post
“The attacks by Syrian regime forces on the Kurdish minority in the city of Aleppo are serious and dangerous," Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar tweeted.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Jewish settlers threw Molotov cocktails at a number of Palestinian cars near the village of Beit Lid in the Samaria region of the West Bank today, severely wounding a Palestinian man inside one of the cars.

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One wounded after settlers set fire to Palestinian cars | The Jerusalem Post
Settlers in the Samaria region of the West Bank threw Molotov cocktails at Palestinian cars near the village of Beit Lid.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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IMPACT-se released new research findings that show Hungarian school textbooks consistently contain detailed and balanced coverage of Jewish history and the Holocaust.

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Hungarian schools teach unbiased view on Jews, Holocaust | The Jerusalem Post
IMPACT-se released new research that found that Hungarian school textbooks include informative depictions of Judaism and empathetic, deep coverage of the Holocaust.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Yemen's Saudi-backed government coalition alleged that Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, fled Yemen with the help of the UAE.

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Saudi coalition says UAE helped separatist leader Zubaidi flee Yemen ahead of peace talks
The head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council left Yemen by boat for Somaliland, before boarding an aircraft to Mogadishu that was later tracked to an airport in Abu Dhabi.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Civilian casualties in Aleppo highlight the urgent need to return to dialogue, implement an agreement, and ensure the safety of the civilian population.
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Syria-SDF clashes in Aleppo risk wider conflict | The Jerusalem Post
Dozens of civilians were forced to temporarily leave their homes amid shelling and gunfire, amid partial outages of electricity and water, and disruptions to some basic services.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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UNRWA Commissioner-General Phillipe Lazzarini announced that the agency has signed an agreement with the Turkish government to open an office in Turkey within the next few weeks.

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UNRWA to open Turkey office | The Jerusalem Post
UNRWA Commissioner-General Phillipe Lazzarini announced that the agency has signed an agreement with the Turkish government to establish the office.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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After Maduro's arrest, Venezuela's Jewish community is gradually returning to normalcy, resuming activities amid brief uncertainty.
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Venezuela's Jews return to routine after US op. | The Jerusalem Post
Truzman pointed to the community’s relations with its surroundings, living in harmony with other religious groups and maintains routine coordination with state authorities on security matters.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Likud’s Dan Illouz called Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens a rising "new enemy" within US politics, accusing them of spreading antisemitic rhetoric in a recent Knesset address.
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Likud MK warns Knesset of Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens | The Jerusalem Post
Illouz’s comments come as the Republican party has been roiled in recent months by debates over the mainstreaming of antisemitic influencers within the GOP.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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The bus driver who ran over an ultra-Orthodox teenager during Tuesday's anti-draft protest has been released to three days of house arrest.
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Bus driver who rammed haredi protest recieves house arrest | The Jerusalem Post
At the end of the morning hearing, Judge Tamar Bar-Asher ordered the driver to be released after reviewing security footage from the scene.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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The IDF announced that it is court martialing a Givati company commander who poured urine on soldiers belongings, calling the act a grave violation of values.
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IDF to court martial officer over urine on soldiers clothes | The Jerusalem Post
According to the IDF Spokesperson's Office, until the court martial, the company commander has not been suspended.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Israeli courts handed down two prison sentences and filed a new indictment in three separate sexual offense cases involving minors and vulnerable victims.
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Courts pass sentencing in three sexual offense cases | The Jerusalem Post
The indictments were filed with the Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Beersheba District Courts.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Tehran remains open to negotiations with the United States as long as they are based on "mutual respect and interests," but it is also ready for war if that is Washington's intent, Iran's foreign minister said on Thursday.
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Iran says open to US talks but ready for war | The Jerusalem Post
Abbas Araqchi, speaking during a press conference in Beirut, added that the purpose of his visit to Lebanon was to discuss Israel's "challenges and threats" to regional security.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Israeli security forces arrested a 15-year-old in northern Israel suspected of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning a terror attack.
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Shin Bet arrests 15-year-old from northern Israel over alleged ISIS ties, planning terror attack | The Jerusalem Post
Israeli authorities arrested a 15-year-old resident of northern Israel on suspicion of swearing allegiance to the Islamic State and planning a terror attack, the case was cleared for publication on…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM