Mishka Gora An Australian local council has decided that Jews are a security risk because their presence poses a “potential terrorist threat.” Apparently, these local government representatives have (finally) worked out that Jews are a target of terrorism, and Bondi is such a jewel in the crown of Australian society that it is therefore “unsuitable […]
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InternationalSupport of top Senate Democrat raises likelihood full chamber will pass legislation to slash aid to Palestinians over terrorist payments By Eric Cortellessa New York Senator Chuck Schumer exits the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after the first night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention (Eric Cortellessa/Times of Israel) WASHINGTON — The top Democrat
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Middle East, USAU.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is putting journalists on notice as he cracks down on a deluge of leaks of classified information that has dogged the Trump administration since it took office in January. “We respect the important role that the press plays and will give them respect, but it is not unlimited,” Sessions said
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USAThe U.S.-led coalition and its allies have wrestled almost a third of territory from the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) because of changes implemented by President Trump and his administration, a senior U.S. official said on Friday. Brett McGurk, the special presidential envoy for the global coalition to defeat ISIS, in a briefing with reporters
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Middle East, USAEx-chief of staff said to tell police that he was asked to advance illicit quid pro quo deal between PM and top publisher By Times of Israel staff Ari Harow (right) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Channel 2 screenshot) Ari Harow, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s one time chief of staff who turned state’s witness in
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Middle EastAfter 13 hours in open water, Avishag Turk becomes second person ever from Israel to complete the swimming feat By Times of Israel staff Israeli swimmer Avishag Turk swims across the English Channel on August 1, 2017. (Screen capture: YouTube) An Israeli swimmer crossed the English Channel this week, making her Israel’s first woman to
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International, Middle East, Sports & CompetitionsModern dancers from 12 international troupes as well as Israeli companies will perform on the Suzanne Dellal stage By Jessica Steinberg August brings the start of Tel Aviv Dance, three months of local and international dance performances hosted at the Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater in Neve Tzedek. “We’re looking for something different
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Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & BroadcastThe United States is preparing for all options to counter the growing threat from North Korea, including launching a “preventive war,” national security adviser H.R. McMaster said in an interview with MSNBC that aired Saturday. The comments come following North Korea carrying out two tests of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) last month. Related: A North
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International, USAIDF says UAV taken for further examination; no initial claim of responsibility By Times of Israel staff Illustrative: A drone captured by Israel en route to the Gaza Strip (Defense Ministry) A drone flying from the Gaza Strip fell in Israel on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces said. The army said that the drone, which
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Middle EastA UN report published on Friday detailed massacres and other abuses committed by all sides in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict, with the UN warning of a further descent into ethnic violence. A UN team of experts met in June with almost 100 victims of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s
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InternationalTargeting one of the most influential critics of President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s new all-powerful assembly dismissed Attorney General Luisa Ortega Saturday, following through on its threat to silence the government’s restive opposition. In a scene that not long ago would have seemed inconceivable, Ortega fled her office straddling a motorcycle — squeezed between two bodyguards
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InternationalPANAMA, August 5, 2017 – In the world of travel and tourism, most people probably know more about the Panama Canal than the country that links the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean. Indiginous Embera people pole visitors to their village (Taylor) Though tourism is still relatively new to Panama, it is country that has
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International, Travel and FoodTehran (dpa) – Iranian President Hassan Rowhani was sworn in by lawmakers for his second term in office on Saturday, with international politicians including EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini in attendance. “The voters made it clear during elections what they want and what they don’t want,” Rowhani said after the swearing-in ceremony, adding that
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Middle EastRussian President Vladimir Putin stripped to his waist to brave the cold waters of a mountain lake as part of a three-day fishing and hunting trip in the Siberian wilderness. Pictures and video footage released by the Kremlin show Putin – who is also keen on martial arts and ice hockey – spear-fishing, swimming and
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