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Exclusive-US sets up channel with Israel seeking answers on civilian casualties

Published by Reuters By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has created a channel with Israel to discuss concerns over incidents in Gaza in which civilians have been killed or injured by the Israeli military and civilian facilities have been targeted, two U.S. officials with knowledge told Reuters. The channel was set up […]

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Israel, Nordot, USA

Hamas demands withdrawal of Israeli army before new hostage deal

Published by DPA The Islamist Palestinian organization Hamas is calling for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip before any agreement is reached on a new deal for the release of further hostages. Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad also told dpa on Thursday that negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States had

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

Vilnius opens museum on culture and identity of Lithuanian Jews

Published by DPA A new exhibition centre focusing on the culture and identity of Lithuanian Jews has opened in Vilnius, where the Gaon Museum of Jewish History explores the everyday lives, current and historic, of the region’s Jews, also known as Litvaks. The museum, housed in a former Jewish grammar school, was officially opened by

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International, Jewish History, Nordot

Netanyahu planning response to imminent ‘genocide’ ruling of international court

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], January 25 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with senior legal officials and government ministers on Thursday afternoon ahead of the International Court of Justice’s ruling on the Gaza war, according to Army Radio. The premier will hold a meeting at the Israel Defence Forces’ headquarters

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Mary Weiss, singer of hit-making The Shangri-Las, dies at 75

Published by New York Daily News Mary Weiss, the Queens-born lead singer of the hit-making 1960s girl group the Shangri-Las, has died at age 75, her representative confirmed. A cause of death was not released for Weiss, whose New York-bred band is known for songs such as “Remember (Walking in the Sand)” and the chart-topping

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Jewish Celebrities, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Nordot, Obituaries & memorials, USA

Jon Stewart is returning to ‘The Daily Show’ during US election cycle

Published by Reuters By Helen Coster NEW YORK (Reuters) – Political comedian Jon Stewart is returning to “The Daily Show” as executive producer and will host every Monday starting Feb. 12, through the 2024 election cycle, Paramount announced on Wednesday. The show will feature a rotating lineup of hosts for the other three nights it

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Jewish Celebrities, Nordot, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Genocide case against Israel: ICJ to deliver interim ruling on Friday

Published by ANI News The Hague [Netherlands], January 25 (ANI): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will on Friday rule whether or not to grant emergency measures against Israel following accusations by South Africa that the Israeli military operation in Gaza is a state-led “genocide.” A “public sitting” will take place at 1 pm on

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International, Israel, Nordot

Plan for one-month Gaza truce makes progress as Israel hits Khan Younis

Published by Reuters By Andrew Mills, Arafat Barbakh and Emily Rose DOHA/GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel and Hamas have moved closer to agreement on a 30-day ceasefire in Gaza when Israeli hostages and Palestinians prisoners would be released, sources told Reuters, as Israel pressed ahead with its assault on southern Gaza’s main city of Khan Younis.

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Biden’s abortion rights rally in Virginia interrupted by Gaza protests

Published by Reuters By Jeff Mason MANASSAS, Virginia (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden took aim at Republicans over their efforts curb abortion rights in a Virginia speech on Tuesday, but his remarks were interrupted repeatedly by hecklers protesting his policies toward Israel. On the same day that people were voting for a Republican presidential

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Oscar nominations 2024: ‘Oppenheimer’ earns 13 nominations

Published by New York Daily News The 2024 Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday morning following a turbulent year in Hollywood that included monthslong strikes, career-making masterpieces and record-breaking hits. Actors Zazie Beetz of “Atlanta” and Jack Quaid of “The Boys” hosted the livestream event. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” led with 13 nominations, including best director, best

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Nordot, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Israel suffers worst loss of soldiers in Gaza but says goals unchanged

Published by Reuters UK By Arafat Barbakh, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Emily Rose GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Twenty-four Israeli soldiers were killed in Israel’s worst day of losses in Gaza, the military said on Tuesday, as its forces encircled southern Gaza’s main city, trapping Palestinian residents trying to flee. Israel said the aims of its war against the

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Chicago City Council vote on Gaza cease-fire resolution to be postponed amid pushback

Published by Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — A vote on a Chicago City Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza set for Wednesday will be postponed after a group of 28 aldermen petitioned for a delay, according to the measure’s sponsors. The aldermen calling for the delay, led by Ald. Debra Silverstein, 50th, pointed

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Frozen Palestinian funds earmarked for Gaza to be transferred to Norway

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], January 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel’s Security Cabinet approved a plan to transfer frozen funds earmarked for the Palestinian Authority to Norway on Sunday amid a battle over Ramallah’s financial support for the Gaza Strip. Under the terms of an agreement endorsed by Norway and the US, Norway will not

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