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Israel-Hamas war: Benjamin Netanyahu's ‘Mr Security’ image fades as rivals want him out

As the young couple prepare for a night out, the doorbell rings. Outside stands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, universally known as Bibi. “You ordered a babysitter?” asks the smiling premier. “You’re getting a Bibi-sitter.”

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

Evanston teen Natalie Raanan back in Chicago after being held hostage by Hamas

Natalie Raanan, 18, and her mother Judith Raanan, 59, were kidnapped Oct. 7 and taken hostage by Hamas. They were released nearly two weeks later. The Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Yinam Cohen announced Natalie Raanan’s return to Chicago but did not mention when Judith Raanan would return…

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting

The UK’s political parties are grappling with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from rebellious MPs.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Jared Kushner claims Jews are safer in Saudi Arabia than US college campuses

‘One of the ironies is that as an American Jew, you’re safer in Saudi Arabia right now than you are on a college campus like Columbia University,’ Donald Trump’s son-in-law claims

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Burke lawyers want to question jurors about Israel-Hamas war after judge refuses to block comments about Jewish people

Citing demonstrations at Federal Plaza, defense attorneys warn the issue is “just going to create havoc for the court, and all of us, because it’s not going away.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

Lebanon fears regional war as Hezbollah-Israel fighting intensifies

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati warns ‘chaos could engulf’ the region if his country enters the Israel-Hamas war.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023

Israeli soldier being freed from Hamas raises hopes for British hostages - minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails rescue as he warns ceasefire ‘will not happen’

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Canada must act to prevent hate crimes against Muslim and Jewish communities

The violence in Israel and Palestine has reached brutal and devastating levels in recent weeks. Thousands have been killed and injured. Witnessing the extreme violence against civilians has been polarizing for many around the world.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023

President Zelensky anti-Israel? That's what these fabricated magazine covers want you to believe

Fabricated magazine covers imitating Titanic and Leman publications allege to show Ukrainian President Zelensky 'jealous' of the recent media attention on Israel. These fake covers were mostly shared by Russian language social media accounts; a well-known disinformation tactic employed by the Kremlin to discredit Ukraine. We tell you more in…

France 24 · Oct 30, 2023

Tennessee governor, congressman discuss safety on visit to Jewish school that foiled armed intrusion

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and U.S. Rep. David Kustoff are praising security measures at a Memphis Jewish school where an ex-student with a gun was stopped from entering the building in July

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023