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Son of toppled Iranian Shah to visit Israel

The exiled son of the Iranian Shah toppled in the 1979 Islamic revolution will visit Israel this week, Israel's government said on Sunday, calling him the "most senior Iranian personality" to ever pay a public visit to Israel.

Reuters

Son of Iran's last shah set to make first visit to Israel

Iran’s exiled crown prince is scheduled to come to Israel this week

The Independent UK

Rabbi ‘extremely proud’ of wife and daughters who were shot dead in West Bank

The father and husband of three British-Israelis said he has no hate following the terror attack.

The Independent UK

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Pentagon leak details reservations for support of Ukraine from US allies Egypt, Israel and South Korea

WASHINGTON — Since the day Russia invaded Ukraine nearly 14 months ago, President Joe Biden has cited the strength of the widespread international commitment to the mission of defending an independent democracy against a brutal aggressor.

Los Angeles Times

Despite Israeli restrictions, Christians celebrate Holy Flame

Palestinian Christians say they face harsh Israeli restrictions that prevent them from celebrating their faith.

Al Jazeera

In a First, UN to Commemorate Nakba Day in May

The UN will commemorate Nakba Day, which marks the creation of the state of Israel in historical Palestine, for the first time in 2023, according to media reports Saturday. "Commemorating the Nakba must be at the top of our priorities in order to preserve our narrative, which we must adhere…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Protests show depth of mistrust in Israeli government, says Rothman

Architect of Israel’s judicial changes doubles down for next round of legislative battle when Knesset reconvenes in May

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Hungary and Poland provide model for Israel’s assault on judiciary

Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions remind many of first steps taken by ‘illiberal’ governments in Budapest and Warsaw

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Judicial Protest Movement Again Crowds Tel Aviv

Thousands of Israelis again took to the streets of Tel Aviv late Saturday to protest government judicial reforms they view as an attack on democracy. The 15th consecutive week of protest came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 27 announced a "pause" to allow for dialogue on the reforms…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ star Chaim Topol was a secret Mossad agent, family claims

The family of late actor Chaim Topol has revealed that, between acting gigs, he regularly worked on reconnaissance missions for Mossad, the national intelligence agency of Israel.

Tribune News Service

Israeli leaders rebuff Moody's outlook cut, protests persist

Israel's government on Saturday rebuffed an outlook downgrade on the country from credit ratings agency Moody's, while tens of thousands of Israelis returned to the streets to protest against a planned overhaul of the country's judiciary.

Reuters

Israeli protests of legal overhaul show no signs of slowing

Israeli demonstrations against the government’s plan to overhaul the judiciary have continued, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to pause the contentious proposals

The Independent UK

Israeli actor Chaim Topol lived double life as Mossad spy, his family says

‘What is clear is that Dad was involved in secret missions on behalf of the Mossad’

The Independent UK

Christian faithful flock to 'Holy Fire' under restrictions

Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to celebrate the ceremony of the “Holy Fire.”

The Independent UK

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Decision to Exempt Ultra-Orthodox from Military Service Threatens Netanyahu’s Coalition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to implement the terms stipulated by his extremist allies relating to expanding the Jewish settlements in the Palestinian territories and exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service. Following the developments, protest leaders against the government issued statements calling for the expansion of demonstrations, and officers…

Reuters

Orthodox Christians attend Holy Light in Jerusalem under police curbs

Thousands of Palestinian Christians and pilgrims from around the world filled Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday to celebrate the Orthodox Holy Light ceremony, under a heavy Israeli police presence that has drawn anger from churches.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Large Crowds for Ramadan Prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa

Muslim worshippers packed Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound for noon prayers on the fourth Friday of the holy month of Ramadan under heightened Israeli police presence. The prayers ended peacefully amid a year-long escalation of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Israeli police raids at the sacred compound last week triggered rocket attacks from Gaza, southern…

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Austrians Tried for Allegedly Helping Mossad Shield Syrian

Five former Austrian officials went on trial in Vienna on Friday accused of granting asylum to a suspected Syrian war criminal in Austria at the request of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. The five are accused of abusing their positions by bringing Khaled Halabi, a former Syrian general, to Austria in…

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In First, Iran's President Addresses Palestinians in Gaza

Iran’s president on Friday delivered an unprecedented speech to an annual pro-Palestinian rally in the Gaza Strip — a display of Iran’s importance to the Hamas group that rules the territory. In a virtual address to hundreds of supporters of Hamas and the smaller Islamic Jihad group gathered at a…

The Independent UK

In first, Iran's president addresses Palestinians in Gaza

Iran’s president has delivered an unprecedented speech to an annual pro-Palestinian rally in the Gaza Strip — a rare display of Iran’s importance to the Hamas militant group that rules the enclave

Al Jazeera

Congress members urge probe into use of US weapons by Israel

In letter to Biden, 14 Democrats call for ensuring that ‘US taxpayer funds’ to Israel do not support rights abuses.

The Independent UK

Hezbollah chief: Israel didn't hit Hamas in Lebanon strikes

The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group claims that Israel did not hit Hamas or Hezbollah targets in last week’s strikes on southern Lebanon

Reuters

Large crowds for Ramadan prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa

Muslim worshippers packed Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound for noon prayers on the fourth Friday of the holy month of Ramadan under heightened Israeli police presence.

The Independent UK

Iranians mark Jerusalem Day to support Palestinians

Tens of thousands of Iranians have demonstrated in support of Palestians, marking the annual anti-Israel “Quds Day.”

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Violence casts a shadow over holidays in the Holy Land. Will it fuel a new intifada?

Holy days in the Holy Land should be sacred refuges from escalating tensions and violence, but ironically, they are often just the opposite, producing some of the brutal hell that especially torments Israelis and Palestinians in the Middle East.

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