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US, Ukraine pushing to bring Russia back to negotiating table, hopeful for partial ceasefire

Ukrainian officials believe that Russia is unlikely to end the war full stop and think that a partial ceasefire, which has been floated before, seems like the most realistic option.

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Netanyahu orders tougher West Bank measures after deadly terror attack kills two

"We will act strongly against terrorists and their proxies, and we will not allow terrorism in Judea and Samaria to raise its head," Netanyahu said.

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Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections

Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.

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British military ready to defend country after IRGC threatens bases over presence of US bombers

On Thursday, the IRGC said the US had flown bombing missions against Iran from Fairford in southwest England, adding that any base used to launch such attacks would be a legitimate target.

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Defense Ministry, FIDF to establish new brain injury rehabilitation center for wounded soldiers

It will be located in Tel Aviv, serving as the only center in Israel dedicated exclusively to the rehabilitation of IDF veterans with brain trauma. It is expected to be completed in 2030.

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'I want to kill you': Man threatens, hits MK Moshe Tur-Paz's aide in Ramat Gan

In an initial video seen by The Jerusalem Post, the man appears to shout from several meters away, saying that he wants to "kill you," before a woman is heard responding, "You want to kill me?"

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'Land for arms': Can Israel finally make a peace deal with Lebanon work?

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: After decades of failed formulas, Israel is testing a new approach in Lebanon - one that seeks to change Beirut's behavior rather than Jerusalem's.

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Middle Israel: How 'The Odyssey' echoes the Jewish story of homecoming

Written roughly in the time of Isaiah, The Odyssey had nothing to do with the Jews. Its narrative, however, sure is relevant to the Jews, as their own narrative comes under assault.

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Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed during West Bank settler attack

Several others seriously injured in attack that residents of Palestinian village say also involved Israeli military Four Palestinians and one Israeli have been killed in a shooting in the northern West Bank, health officials have said, during what residents described as a…

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US Treasury sanctions Turkish, British-based Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas financial networks

Washington imposed fresh sanctions targeting what it described as a transnational Hamas financing network, including Muslim Brotherhood affiliates and a Turkish trading company.

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Trump returns to White House correspondents' dinner after April attack halted gala

Secret Service Director Sean Curran told reporters Wednesday that an advance team was implementing a comprehensive security plan at the hotel.