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Immigration judge rejects effort to deport pro-Palestinian student ‘over op-ed’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/immigration-judge-rejects-effort-to-deport-pro-palestinian-student-over-op-ed/
Immigration judge rejects effort to deport pro-Palestinian student ‘over op-ed’
Court finds Department of Homeland Security did not prove that Rumeysa Ozturk was removable, terminated proceedings against her; DHS calls decision 'judicial activism'
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February 10, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Immigration judge rejects effort to deport pro-Palestinian student ‘over op-ed’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/immigration-judge-rejects-effort-to-deport-pro-palestinian-student-over-op-ed/
US stresses opposition to annexation after Israeli steps to expand West Bank grip https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-stresses-opposition-to-annexation-after-israeli-steps-to-expand-west-bank-grip/
US stresses opposition to annexation after Israeli steps to expand West Bank grip
Muslim states, including allies and adversaries, call security cabinet decision illegal and a 'dangerous escalation'; EU: It's a 'step in the wrong direction'
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February 10, 2026 at 4:48 AM
US stresses opposition to annexation after Israeli steps to expand West Bank grip https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-stresses-opposition-to-annexation-after-israeli-steps-to-expand-west-bank-grip/
Coalition advances key budget bill after enough Haredi MKs walk back revolt plans https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-advances-key-budget-bill-after-enough-haredi-mks-walk-back-revolt-plans/
Coalition advances key budget bill after enough Haredi MKs walk back revolt plans
Knesset approves split of Arrangements Bill, helping ensure budget passes before deadline; talks on Haredi draft bill still stuck, in what ups chances for early elections
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February 10, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Coalition advances key budget bill after enough Haredi MKs walk back revolt plans https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-advances-key-budget-bill-after-enough-haredi-mks-walk-back-revolt-plans/
US stresses opposition to annexation after Israeli steps to expand West Bank grip https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-10-2026/
US stresses opposition to annexation after Israeli steps to expand West Bank grip
Gaza technocratic panel unlikely to enter Gaza this week, with no date set for start of operations * Settlers filmed entering Palestinian village, harassing locals in near-daily occurrence
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February 10, 2026 at 1:26 AM
US stresses opposition to annexation after Israeli steps to expand West Bank grip https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-10-2026/
Dozens of Hamas terrorists remain trapped in tunnels near Rafah.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Dozens of Hamas terrorists remain trapped in tunnels near Rafah.
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Bill Aron, photographer of Jewish countercultures, gets his due in sweeping NYC retrospective https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-aron-photographer-of-jewish-countercultures-gets-his-due-in-sweeping-nyc-retrospective/
Bill Aron, photographer of Jewish countercultures, gets his due in sweeping NYC retrospective
A new Center for Jewish History exhibit running through June 4 spans five decades' worth of images — from the heyday of the havurah movement to the fading glory of the Jewish Lower East Side
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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Bill Aron, photographer of Jewish countercultures, gets his due in sweeping NYC retrospective https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-aron-photographer-of-jewish-countercultures-gets-his-due-in-sweeping-nyc-retrospective/
PM’s chief of staff said facing suspension, imperiling appointment as envoy to UK https://www.timesofisrael.com/pms-chief-of-staff-said-facing-suspension-imperiling-appointment-as-envoy-to-uk/
PM’s chief of staff said facing suspension, imperiling appointment as envoy to UK
Authorities recommend sidelining Tzachi Braverman for 6 months amid investigation into his alleged assertion that he could quash IDF probe into leak of classified intel by PM's office
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February 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
PM’s chief of staff said facing suspension, imperiling appointment as envoy to UK https://www.timesofisrael.com/pms-chief-of-staff-said-facing-suspension-imperiling-appointment-as-envoy-to-uk/
Rights groups call on Interior Ministry to freeze deportation of Ethiopian migrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-groups-call-on-interior-ministry-to-freeze-deportation-of-ethiopian-migrants/
Rights groups call on Interior Ministry to freeze deportation of Ethiopian migrants
With Foreign Ministry warning against travel to Tigray, groups say Ethiopia still too volatile to be safe
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February 9, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Rights groups call on Interior Ministry to freeze deportation of Ethiopian migrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-groups-call-on-interior-ministry-to-freeze-deportation-of-ethiopian-migrants/
‘Greatest musician of our generation’: Legendary artist Matti Caspi laid to rest https://www.timesofisrael.com/greatest-musician-of-our-generation-legendary-artist-matti-caspi-laid-to-rest/
‘Greatest musician of our generation’: Legendary artist Matti Caspi laid to rest
Thousands pay respects to iconic Israeli singer as his children hail him as an inspiration; 'We wouldn't have Israeli culture without you,' says Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai
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February 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM
‘Greatest musician of our generation’: Legendary artist Matti Caspi laid to rest https://www.timesofisrael.com/greatest-musician-of-our-generation-legendary-artist-matti-caspi-laid-to-rest/
IDF says it killed four Hamas gunmen who emerged from Rafah tunnel, fired on troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-four-hamas-gunmen-who-emerged-from-rafah-tunnel-fired-on-troops/
IDF says it killed four Hamas gunmen who emerged from Rafah tunnel, fired on troops
Military also says it killed Palestinian who crossed Yellow Line; Palestinians: 2 killed in Gaza City strike; report says Indonesia to send thousands of troops to join Gaza ISF
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February 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM
IDF says it killed four Hamas gunmen who emerged from Rafah tunnel, fired on troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-four-hamas-gunmen-who-emerged-from-rafah-tunnel-fired-on-troops/
Iran steps up arrests, floats shrinking nuclear program as Netanyahu heads to US https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-steps-up-arrests-floats-shrinking-nuclear-program-as-netanyahu-heads-to-us/
Iran steps up arrests, floats shrinking nuclear program as Netanyahu heads to US
PM to reportedly give Trump intel on Iran; Tehran's atomic chief suggests diluting uranium in exchange for sanctions relief; Khamenei calls for national 'resolve'
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February 9, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Iran steps up arrests, floats shrinking nuclear program as Netanyahu heads to US https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-steps-up-arrests-floats-shrinking-nuclear-program-as-netanyahu-heads-to-us/
IDF says cutting back superfluous reservists, will reduce duty time https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-cutting-back-superfluous-reservists-will-reduce-duty-time/
IDF says cutting back superfluous reservists, will reduce duty time
Under routine call-up orders, reservists to serve up to 55 days in 2026, military says
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February 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
IDF says cutting back superfluous reservists, will reduce duty time https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-cutting-back-superfluous-reservists-will-reduce-duty-time/
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Haredi protesters block highway, clash with police after suspected draft dodgers arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-protesters-block-highway-clash-with-police-after-suspected-draft-dodgers-arrested/
Haredi protesters block highway, clash with police after suspected draft dodgers arrested
Lapid slams stipends given to draft evaders, calls for government funding for ultra-Orthodox to be withheld; lawmakers advance bill banning use of 'skunk' spray at protests
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February 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Haredi protesters block highway, clash with police after suspected draft dodgers arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-protesters-block-highway-clash-with-police-after-suspected-draft-dodgers-arrested/
In world first, Israeli researchers use blood cancer treatment for Alzheimer’s in mice https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-world-first-israeli-researchers-use-blood-cancer-treatment-for-alzheimers-in-mice/
In world first, Israeli researchers use blood cancer treatment for Alzheimer’s in mice
Weizmann and Washington U. scientists harness CAR T-cell therapy to fight brain tissue inflammation in mice, potentially paving way to treat numerous neurodegenerative disorders
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February 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
In world first, Israeli researchers use blood cancer treatment for Alzheimer’s in mice https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-world-first-israeli-researchers-use-blood-cancer-treatment-for-alzheimers-in-mice/
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen says he is seeking to return to army service, some four months after his return from two years of captivity in the Gaza Strip.
“I don’t really feel that I completed my service, the way I see it,” he said. “I served 10 months until I was kidnapped."
“I don’t really feel that I completed my service, the way I see it,” he said. “I served 10 months until I was kidnapped."
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen says he is seeking to return to army service, some four months after his return from two years of captivity in the Gaza Strip.
“I don’t really feel that I completed my service, the way I see it,” he said. “I served 10 months until I was kidnapped."
“I don’t really feel that I completed my service, the way I see it,” he said. “I served 10 months until I was kidnapped."
Activist Somaya Bashir to run for Democrats’ slate, calls for Arab-Jewish partnership https://www.timesofisrael.com/activist-somaya-bashir-to-run-for-democrats-slate-calls-for-arab-jewish-partnership/
Activist Somaya Bashir to run for Democrats’ slate, calls for Arab-Jewish partnership
Bashir aims to become left-wing party's first Arab candidate, seeks meaningful political influence to tackle violence and inequality, says she didn't consider joining Arab parties
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February 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Activist Somaya Bashir to run for Democrats’ slate, calls for Arab-Jewish partnership https://www.timesofisrael.com/activist-somaya-bashir-to-run-for-democrats-slate-calls-for-arab-jewish-partnership/
Mamdani-allied Jewish groups campaign against synagogue buffer zones https://www.timesofisrael.com/mamdani-allied-jewish-groups-campaign-against-synagogue-buffer-zones/
Mamdani-allied Jewish groups campaign against synagogue buffer zones
Far-left activists call legislation meant to protect houses of worship an attack on free speech, complicating thorny issue for mainstream Jewish groups, City Hall and City Council
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February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Mamdani-allied Jewish groups campaign against synagogue buffer zones https://www.timesofisrael.com/mamdani-allied-jewish-groups-campaign-against-synagogue-buffer-zones/
Muslim countries, EU join condemnations of Israeli moves deepening West Bank control https://www.timesofisrael.com/muslim-countries-eu-join-condemnations-of-israeli-moves-deepening-west-bank-control/
Muslim countries, EU join condemnations of Israeli moves deepening West Bank control
Muslim states, including allies and adversaries, call security cabinet decision illegal and a 'dangerous escalation'; EU: It's a 'step in the wrong direction'
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February 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Muslim countries, EU join condemnations of Israeli moves deepening West Bank control https://www.timesofisrael.com/muslim-countries-eu-join-condemnations-of-israeli-moves-deepening-west-bank-control/
Astera Labs opens Israel R&D hub to tap into local talent, develop AI connectivity tech https://www.timesofisrael.com/astera-labs-opens-israel-rd-hub-to-tap-into-local-talent-develop-ai-connectivity-tech/
Astera Labs opens Israel R&D hub to tap into local talent, develop AI connectivity tech
US semiconductor manufacturer plans to hire hundreds of employees to help build solutions for AI infrastructure challenges
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February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Astera Labs opens Israel R&D hub to tap into local talent, develop AI connectivity tech https://www.timesofisrael.com/astera-labs-opens-israel-rd-hub-to-tap-into-local-talent-develop-ai-connectivity-tech/
Lapid: Police may need to probe Netanyahu’s ‘intentional forgery’ of October 7 protocols https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-police-may-need-to-probe-netanyahus-intentional-forgery-of-october-7-protocols/
Lapid: Police may need to probe Netanyahu’s ‘intentional forgery’ of October 7 protocols
Opposition leader says 'biased editing of protocols of security discussions' goes beyond PM's usual 'lying'; Gantz calls Netanyahu document a 'rewriting of history'
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February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Lapid: Police may need to probe Netanyahu’s ‘intentional forgery’ of October 7 protocols https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-police-may-need-to-probe-netanyahus-intentional-forgery-of-october-7-protocols/
Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, 24: Motorcycle-loving cop ‘united the country’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/master-sgt-ran-gvili-24-motorcycle-loving-cop-united-the-country/
Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, 24: Motorcycle-loving cop ‘united the country’
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 7, his body kidnapped to Gaza and retrieved in January 2026
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February 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, 24: Motorcycle-loving cop ‘united the country’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/master-sgt-ran-gvili-24-motorcycle-loving-cop-united-the-country/
Court orders Ben Gvir to allow promotion of officer who testified against Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-orders-ben-gvir-to-allow-promotion-of-officer-who-testified-against-netanyahu/
Court orders Ben Gvir to allow promotion of officer who testified against Netanyahu
Judge says police minister's refusal to advance Rinat Saban betrays 'external considerations'; Ben Gvir to appeal ruling, says cop should be fired for 'illegal' probe of PM
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February 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Court orders Ben Gvir to allow promotion of officer who testified against Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-orders-ben-gvir-to-allow-promotion-of-officer-who-testified-against-netanyahu/
Daily Briefing Feb. 9 – IDF brings in top terror figure in Lebanon for intel https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-9-idf-brings-in-top-terror-figure-in-lebanon-for-intel/
Daily Briefing Feb. 9 – IDF brings in top terror figure in Lebanon for intel
Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian takes us on a tour of Israel's borders to assess security on each and weighs in on the uptick in the number of female IDF combat soldiers
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February 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Daily Briefing Feb. 9 – IDF brings in top terror figure in Lebanon for intel https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-9-idf-brings-in-top-terror-figure-in-lebanon-for-intel/
UK leader Starmer fights for his job as ex-ambassador’s Epstein links spark crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-leader-starmer-fights-for-his-job-as-ex-ambassadors-epstein-links-spark-crisis/
UK leader Starmer fights for his job as ex-ambassador’s Epstein links spark crisis
PM to address his Labour Party's lawmakers behind closed doors amid scandal over his selection of envoy Peter Mandelson, who had ties to disgraced financier
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February 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
UK leader Starmer fights for his job as ex-ambassador’s Epstein links spark crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-leader-starmer-fights-for-his-job-as-ex-ambassadors-epstein-links-spark-crisis/